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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented line references Eiistien and rince alongside presidents nobles and the wealthy, contrasted with those of low estate. The garbled OCR reads like a social or political remark about class and status.
A Burlington Vermont ex mayor E M Sutton extols Paine's Celery Compound as a preventative tonic. He travels in varied weather and keeps well by taking the remedy at the first signs of discomfort, arguing it is better to stay well than seek cures after illness.
A New York May 2 report notes a found letter from Mrs Jefferson Davis to General Grant urging him to replace General Miles with a kinder officer. The missive, tied to an auction of Badeau era autographs, describes Miles as tyrannical toward Miles' lady friends and asks Grant to guard her children.
A serious riot erupted at the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem on Tuesday when a Greek trespasser entered the Armenian sanctuary. The confrontation between Greeks and Armenians left many injured as authorities intervened.
At 5:30 am Tuesday dark clouds swept over Indianapolis, dropping rain and a brief flash of lightning. One bolt struck a chimney at Charles F. Darnell’s home on 530 North Oriental Street, causing minor roof damage but no injuries as winds reached about 18 miles per hour and the sky featured cumulo stratus thunder clouds.
A Tuesday morning thunder shower stirs locals into lively action. Crowds hurry, umbrellas bloom, and street life quickens as rain douses the day. Policemen vanish from corners while messenger boys stay dry under waterproof covers, laughter replacing tension. An optimistic note ends the brief scene.
At the last meeting Councilman Moriarty led fierce opposition to a gas meter ordinance backed by Negley and Atkins. The measure failed as Democrats and some Republicans united against it. Negotiations linger over a possible reconsideration and broader city budget items remain unsettled.
Chin Hee, accused of murdering Doz Lung, faces two strong factions among Indianapolis Chinese residents. Attorneys have been hired to press the case, while Capt. Gerber notes language barriers and uncertain readiness for trial, with proceedings possibly postponed from Thursday to next Tuesday.
New York May 20 According to stories coal operators plan to cut anthracite supply from small towns to aid New York during the strike One man familiar with operator plans says towns with 15000 to 25000 population with few factories could burn soft coal while New York with many steam plants needs anthracite Large consumers may burn pea and buckwheat coal to extend supply Operators and dealers aim to help small consumers stay supplied
Reports from several parts of northern California describe a slight earthquake felt across the region on Monday. In San Francisco the tremor lasted about 20 seconds with no major damage except at Pacaville where goods spilled from shelves and much glass broke.
Fear of blindness drove James to Pallets head accountant at W. W. Kimball to take his own life. He had been resting with the cashier when the act occurred. Charles Brady drank carbolic acid and died after asking his wife to kiss him as she summoned a physician. Daniel Dinmont leaped from a third story window at St Elizabeth's hospital, suffering melancholia.
Bishop Francis M. Whittle of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, 83 years old, lies critically ill in Richmond after a fall at his home last fall. He fractured a thigh bone and has remained unconscious since the accident, though able to move about his room recently.
The French cruiser Gaulois with a distinguished delegation bound for the Count De Rochambeau monument unveiling in Washington on May 24 passed the Virginia capes early Tuesday. It was accompanied by the flagship Olympia and battleships Kearsarge and Alabama. Fort Monroe fired a salute of honor as the squadron moved up the bay.
M H Rookey of 748 Madison Avenue was operated on for appendicitis Monday at Deaconess hospital. His condition is serious but doctors believe he will recover.
In Jeffersonville Indiana May 20 an editor of the Jeffersonville Evening News Reuben Dailey reports a rare skin phenomenon. Salt rheum has furrowed his skin and a hand inspection revealed his surname Dailey tattooed by cracks. The formed letters spell Dailey with a misspelling daily. Physicians cannot explain the cause of this strange natural marking.
Gen. Sam, who recently resigned as president of the Haitian republic, arrived at St Thomas on Monday while en route to Paris. The departure marks a notable political transition as the figure travels from Caribbean leadership toward European affairs.
A physician reported dead after a boy watching a suburban game was hit by a speeding vehicle driven by a player. The incident occurred as the boy crossed the country road. the driver fled but later turned himself in.
A woman describes misery after breakfast due to gas and sleeplessness. After trying many medicines she stops coffee and tea and switches to Postum Coffee. Initial attempts failed. proper brewing time finally yielded a pleasant beverage and she has continued using it.
The Gentry Bros dog and pony show drew a large Monday night crowd at Capitol Ave and Sixteenth St. The bill featured trained ponies, various dogs, and playful monkeys. Three baby elephants performed musical acts with a bass rollum bass viol and a large horn, plus impressive ring stunts. The show runs daily all week with afternoon and evening performances.
The body of Julius Cohen, aged child, was recovered twelve days after drowning in Coney Island creek using a loaf of bread with quicksilver. A sailor advised the method after authorities failed to locate the body. The bread floated then sank, revealing the burial spot as the loaf disappeared.
The Nebraskan, a 271 foot oil burning steamship of 5354 tons, built by the New York shipbuilding company, was launched in Camden on Monday. She will operate between Philadelphia New York San Francisco and the Hawaiian islands as a pioneer vessel independent of coal.
The St Mary's of the woods club hosted a card party at Hotel English on Monday. Mrs J A Statesman entertained for Mrs Newton in honor at her Monday afternoon ecards. Miss Louise Lilly hosted Miss Alice Porter from Cincinnati Monday at her Blacherne home. Mrs A M Lash held a small house party Monday for Miss Mary Fitch Sewall, a June bride. Mr and Mrs Robert E Springsteen celebrated their twenty second wedding anniversary with a Monday night canoe club dance. The marriage of Miss Adelaide Lecklider and Dr Eldridge Shanklin is set for Tuesday at the bride's father's home on E Vermont St. Mrs Edward E Gates and children from California visited Tuesday. Gates and Mrs Gates were hosted by Mrs A B Gates, with Mrs Dorman Davidson accompanying west. Mrs Henry C Adams and Mrs Adams Jr depart Wednesday for the east. Stella Adams, from a Se wickley Pa house party, will meet them in Pittsburgh and travel to Boston for school graduation before returning mid June.
A Springville Alabama mother recounts treating her three children with Chamberlains Cough Remedy during a whooping cough outbreak. She claims none lost weight and all recovered better than peers. She notes her baby son was three months old and that her oldest daughter vocalized for cough syrup during fits. The remedy is sold by druggists.
Rev Odell will be installed as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Rev J Cumming Smith will lead the ceremony. Rev J H Odell of Scranton Pa will preach the sermon and Rev G L Mackintosh along with Rev F O Ballard will deliver the charges to the pastor and the people.
A compact historical note fixes a requirement that the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets bear the specified name on every box, identifying it as the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure and listing a price of 36 cents.
The listing notes a dental office at 8 West Cor Delaware and Chiosis offering patient reception from 9 a m to 5 p m for all kinds of dental work.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims soothing effect, gum softening, pain relief, wind colic cure, and diarrhoea remedy. Package price mentions twenty five cents for two bottles.
A special Monon Route train departs at 6:00 a.m. for Michigan City and returns from Michigan City at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday May 25. Round trip fare $1.00. Includes Way Points en route.
The Overland Limited offers telephone connections at Chicago and San Francisco terminals three-quarters of an hour before departure. The train reaches Salt Lake City 12 hours and San Francisco 16 hours ahead of competitors from Omaha. Union Pacific promises comfort luxury with no extra cost and time and expense savings. Full information available from W. A. Connor, G. A., 33 Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Governor Durbin went to French Lick on Tuesday to recuperate from grip and fatigue from Monument dedication preparations and daylong ceremonies.
Indianapolis man Jerry Mullen died Monday at St Francis hospital in Peoria Illinois according to a dispatch to local police who were asked to notify his relatives. The notice gives the fatal detail and names the place of death and action. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises kidney health and skin improvement claiming blood purification and better health.
Dr George A Sigler updates to 347 Newton Claypool Building and new phone 1657. Knoxs formerly Bates house partner shop now at Meridian and Washington southeast corner. E E Reese Dentist removed to room 24 Newton Claypool Building. For Massage Cream Barber Supply Co 37 E Los t Try Merchants Lunch 25c Union Station Restaurant. Carpets Cleaner and Relald 1 2 a room Capitol Cleaning Works phones 818 Wanted Plasterers to buy skimming brushes at Indianapolis Paint and Color Co 240 to 248 Massachusetts Ave.
The luxurious daily train departs Chicago 3 00 p m with three days en route. It offers drawing room sleeping cars and compartment cars observation cars electric lighting all meals in dining cars and a bar ber equipped buffet library car. Two other fast trains run daily at 10 00 a m and 11 30 p m. Includes prepaid tourist car excursions to California Oregon and Washington. Apply to ticket agents or N M Breeze 45 Vincent Cincinnati Ohio.
A fragment from the papers advertises a sale column with claims of guarantees and guidance for readers seeking ad space. The text is incomplete but points to promotional language and assurance about accepted sales methods.
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