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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
1
Bradford Frank of 238 Empire street woke to find all his clothing missing. Neighbors suggested makeshift footwear and police were called to document the theft. Bicycle men Morgan and Simon took the description, noting he could not work until noon.
New York May 24 The Presbyterian general assembly opened at 9 30 Saturday with devotions and greetings from a Methodist delegation including Senator Beveridge of Indiana and Dr Buckley. Leaders spoke on shared aims despite creed differences, noting efforts toward world redemption. Discussions on future meeting sites mentioned Los Angeles and Cleveland with no vote taken, and commissioners later visited Princeton University.
While excavating for the new federal building on a Saturday morning a horse broke through rotten boards covering a 40 foot well. The horse was saved by a quick rein jerk as its foot slipped, and the area was promptly filled and fenced. Contractors plan a month of work with eight hour shifts and pay rates for teamsters and shovelers.
Mayor Bokwalter on Saturday directed the superintendent of police to arrest anyone who sets fire to waste-paper boxes on Meridian and Pennsylvania streets. The move followed word that three prominent town figures and three women reportedly burned boxes last dawn for sport.
The State Charities Board is compiling records to learn the histories of individuals and families affected by epilepsy across institutions nationwide. Officials aim to map care histories and improve oversight within existing programs.
Marion county machine aims to back Cox for joint senator at the June 14 convention. Martindale opposes the ring and may be ousted with a sharply split machine. Whitcomb and Reagan could withdraw to allow Cox’s nomination as the machine unites to defeat Martindale.
Visitors at the Bank of England circus were unsettled by wind and rain but the elephants and monkeys stayed calm. The tent withstood the gale as guards described sturdy anchoring and safety, noting no danger beyond temporary discomfort while urging patrons to stay put.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 30 hours ending 3 pm May 26. Fall Saturday night and Sunday shows no material change in temperature. Temperature at 7 am 72 degrees.
A Marion county Democrat lists nominees for county offices, including Prosecutor Charles Clark and Sheriff Jacob Woesner, as party organizers press to field candidates. Old-timers like W Spencer and Charles Polster push the drive while the executive committee may let the convention name the remaining judges. The only likely fights center on clerk, prosecutor, and the criminal court judge roles.
Local health official Harry of the State health department returned from his tour of points seeking smallpox information and public notices. The fragment indicates efforts to publicize health guidance and preventive measures amid concerns.
After two weeks of unimpeded activity a city raid on gambling rooms Friday night found little gambling. One game in Fred Heier’s place on Ss New Jersey street yielded five men taken to the police station. other venues showed no activity. Kissel’s on W Market reported a sleepy porter. Jack Shea’s place was empty at 11 30. Dan Smith’s on N Illinois showed no signs. Saturday morning reports claimed adjourned games resumed at Shea’s and Kissel’s after police visits. In police court Heier fined 25 dollars and four players, using fictitious names, 10 dollars each.
James A Russell and Mary A Russell were fined ten dollars each by Judge Alford on a nuisance charge after a ten foot fence built along both sides of the Kinz property sparked a feud. Kinz had previously won damages in superior court over the fence. The Russells claimed the fence was to deter laughter and protect a lettuce bed and peaches from unauthorized access.
Miss Nettie Adams, who escaped from the insane hospital Wednesday night, was found at large and later spent Friday night at a friend’s home in Greenfield. Her cousin moved her to Morristown on Saturday in hopes authorities would parole her. Adams remains rational according to friends and recounted wanderings including sleeping in woods and wandering near the hospital Thursday and Friday.
A tornado tore through Belleville Missouri Saturday afternoon causing severe damage to buildings including the National Hotel and several other structures. Fire crews and emergency responders were dispatched to assist with damage assessment and casualty checks.
Train No 2 will depart Louisville at 7 am instead of 8 23 am and Train No 18 will move from 4 pm to 3 55 pm for Louisville. The Madison train runs 8 06 am daily except Sunday and 7 30 am on Sunday. On June 22, four lines Pennsylvania Vandalia Grand Rapids Indiana and Michigan Central will introduce a Pullman sleeping car service between Louisville and Detroit via Indianapolis Logansport La Otto and Kalamazoo with connections to St Louis via Indianapolis.
A sales offer directs readers to bring items to the studio for a 2 percent reduction on all carbonette fotestars. The address cited is Wilhite & Holloway at North Penn Street, one square north of Denison Hotel.
Real estate dealers largely reject noon Saturday closing while some adopt early closures or partial half days. Albert Metzger supports noon bank closings as a signal to harmonize other businesses. County offices plan varying early closures in June through September with some departments keeping limited Saturday staffing.
After long talks the miners conference in Huntington decides a strike starting June 7 at all mines under district 17 United Mine Workers covering Virginia and West Virginia. The action aims to enforce the wage scale adopted March 18, seeking a 10 percent raise for ton workers and over 3 percent for day workers.
Judge Leathers hears whether the doughnut factory in Broadway property owned by Tarkington and Dougherty creates an offensive odor. The suit by Samuel Wilson and wife seeks abatement, while the defendants move to strike the claim that frying odors are offensive, arguing only sweet palatable oils are used and no foul smell is alleged.
The state charities board paid out 12123.83 to aid Marion County’s poor in the year ending Dec 31 1908. Aid reached 3010 persons with 2309 white and 700 colored. Center township received 9994.85. Pike township aided 45 people the most by township. Narrow unemployment cause cited in 19 cases.
Federal officers pursue J. A. Andrews of Newport Kentucky who is believed to be in French Lick Indiana. They allege he sent obscene letters to a Chicago firm seeking sexually explicit pictures. The letters were reportedly seized when the firm was caught distributing such material. Major Robert Anderada post TM No. 68 AS/R. Memorial services were held Sunday on Fletcher Place Hudson.
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