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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
2
Physician endorsements highlight Paine’s Celery Compound as superior to regular drugs for nervous debility insomnia rheumatism neuralgia and dyspepsia. The ad promises purification of blood and rapid red cell growth while claiming spring weariness and despondency vanish after one week. It urges starting today to build energy for the coming summer.
In Nedjed Province Central Arabia brigands attacked a pilgrim caravan killing two majors four captains and 50 gendarmes escorting the group. The pilgrims lost everything and the Bassarab commandant has been ordered to punish the brigands.
Fire destroyed three Caldwell street houses about 9 30 on Sunday night. Weigmeier discovered flames in the Cohn residence and alerted via the box. The blaze spread to the Cohn Lutz Meej and caused serious damage while nearby homes Clifton Reese Remus Okey were saved. Mrs Cohn became delirious after hearing of the fire.
The first sea accident of the season occurred at Hockaway beach when Phillips dining room at the end of Phil Hipaigiron pier collapsed on Monday night. About 100 people were thrown to the sand from a 15 foot fall. Eight were injured, none seriously.
In Washington on May 26, Cubans sent cigars to X head men of the reciprocity movement. Roosevelt received 1,000 cigars labeled with his name, while Senator Hanna sent back his quota. The Cubans urged acceptance but he insisted he would vote for what he believed to be right, not be swayed by gifts. The cigars bearing Hanna's name were distributed among Cubans.
George R. Dickey and Ethel Vaughn were involved in a drunken Sunday afternoon fight at 637 E Court where Dickey suffered a deep abdominal wound from a knife and Vaughn sustained scalp injuries from an ax. Dickey died after surgery. Vaughn claimed self defense and was taken into custody.
In Columbus Indiana Ida May Russell, 15, eloped with Syrian Fadonal Karboury of the Bostock Ferari show to Indianapolis. He returned alone Thursday, despite consent from her parents who filed kidnapping charges. Karboury later escorted the girl back to Columbus, and the couple resumed traveling with the show.
Eleven Japanese steamship companies pool interests to form a shipping trust in Tacoma, Washington, signaling a coordinated move in maritime trade. The report notes the pooling arrangement and its potential impact on competition and pricing in regional transport.
Washington reports Monday that the conference on the rivers and harbor bill reached agreement. The bill, as passed by the house, carried 360 million dollars. the senate proposed 70 million. conferees compromised at 65 million.
New York May 26 Civic Federation full executive committee to meet within ten days to explore further conciliation in the coal strike. Operators and miners to send representatives. Wilkes-Barre May 25 few developments expected in the anthracite strike during its third week. Officials eye the proposed June 2 eight hour day demand and related actions. President Mitchell to return from the west and discuss sympathy strike with western union leaders. Trainmen meetings held and a joint gathering planned for June 2. Rail workers on anthracite lines may join if strike leaders call.
Rev ER Cantrell defines an infidel as one who betrays public trust harms others or disobeys truth beauty and goodness. He condemns those who profit from others exploitation abusive behavior and insincerity. He cites recent GA convention resolutions and warns against dissent from public opinion.
Harry Hackleman Thomas McNary Clarence Faster and William Dugan with Nellie Hackleman Clara Ross and Marie Powers rode the West Motorman Swanson’s Indianapolis trolley without paying fares. When the conductor tried to eject them motorman George Swanston was called and was severely struck on the head. The girls later visited the boys at the police station and laughed about the incident.
New York on May 26 reports kosher butchers, forced from shops by rioters, reopening Monday after sending a committee to confer with a citizens committee of 50 on Saturday night. Several members of the citizens committee believed wholesalers, not retailers, were to blame.
The Mexican government grants the American Smelting and Refining Company the privilege to import 5,000,000 ounces of silver bullion to be coined at the government mint. Silver will enter Mexico free of duty, tied to the current low silver price and exchange rates. The coinage aims to profit by the disparity between Mexican dollars and silver bullion prices, potentially yielding hundreds of thousands of dollars.
New York reports the Pennsylvania Bridge moving feat where a 900 foot span was shifted in one minute 45 seconds without delaying trains. Telegraph and telephone lines under the bridge were relocated as part of the operation.
A Sunday afternoon tornado in Union area killed six people and injured several others. The deceased include Sallie Hart and Vera Sims along with Mrs. Maxey Sims and two Lawson girls and an unidentified person. Property damage affected Union Knitting Mill Hill Joneyville and Pacolet.
A northbound train from Arkansas City to Winfield outran a cyclone on May 26 near Wichita Kansas. Passengers stayed in cars to avoid danger as the engine pressed 50 mph with the cyclone shadowing the train. The 12 mile course ended when the storm rose and disappeared at Winfield, sustaining no injuries.
Salter Rogers Meeser McCabe Sheehan and two others were declared not guilty and discharged after two and a half years as fugitives. Scullen had pleaded guilty earlier and served one year. Cook Rankin remains a fugitive expected to stand trial.
Bert Peterson of Milwaukee wagered $100 he could hypnotize a ferocious bull in a cornfield. The bull chased him until he reached a high fence he could not scale. The animal rammed him through the fence, causing likely fatal injuries with three broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and severe facial cuts.
A Baltimore man recounts lengthy medical travel and reliance on Grape-Nuts after failing to improve with doctors and sanatoriums. He credits three to four spoonfuls per meal with restoring mental and physical vigor, arguing many nervous troubles stem from imperfect nourishment.
Memorial day services filled Indianapolis churches with special music and sermons. Veterans groups and auxiliaries attended, with ministers from Broadway Methodist, Christ Reformed, First Baptist, Plymouth, Sixth Christian, Grace Presbyterian, and Broadway Methodist delivering memorial addresses and praising soldiers and women who aided independence and Civil War efforts.
A Sunday fire in Green Cove Springs, Florida, destroyed the opera house block, 13 stores and residences, and several large warehouses. Officials say the blaze was incendiary in origin and have already sparked strong public indignation plus expectations of sensational developments. Burns, cuts, sprains, stings. Instant relief. Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil available at druggists.
A dated timetable lists a $1.00 Terre Haute and return fare and a $1.00 Green Cast le and Return price. It shows a Sunday June 1 departure from Indianapolis at 7 35 a m and a return special train from Terre Haute at 7 20 a m. The piece references the Baldwin block at the Delaware and Mary streets corner and Dr Jordan's office in room 60 as a throat and lung physician.
A fragmented notice describes car lines serving North Michigan resorts. It mentions routes from Indianapolis through Pennsylvania and Vandalia to North Michigan and Detroit, linking sleeping and dining services for summer travel.
New York May 2 The Presbyterian Church general assembly will convene in Los Angeles California after commissioners voted 287 to 119 for the Pacific coast city over Cleveland. The decision was made Monday by the commissioners.
Free brochure package entitled Under the Turquoise Sky and Camping in Colorado promises clear descriptions of the state. John Sebastian, G. P. A. Chicago invites readers to request details on cheap summer rates, hotel and boardinghouse information, and Colorado travel guidance by sending a postal request.
A Friday print lists a $1.25 Cincinnati and Return fare with the $1.25 fare via C., H. & D. Two special fast trains depart at 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. respectively. The 6:30 a.m. train makes no local stops while the 7:15 a.m. train stops only at Rushville, Connersville and Hamilton. Return service leaves Cincinnati at 6:20 p.m.
Special trains depart Indianapolis at 7:00 a.m. for Louisville and 7:30 a.m. for Madison with returns from Louisville at 7:00 p.m. and Madison at 6:00 p.m. Fares listed: Louisville $1.50 round trip $1.50 one way. Madison $1.25 round trip $1.25 one way. Departures Sunday, June 1st from Fourteenth Street station Louisville return and Madison return details included.
The Sun promotes a for sale column under a guarantees results heading. The feature emphasizes advertised items and promised outcomes, urging readers to act quickly. It notes that listings include contact details and prices, with a focus on clear, direct sales language.
Rome May 26 Italian police see the Naples stone throw at King Victor Emanuel's train as an immature anarchist plot. Authorities also prep for possible pope plot, increasing vigilance at the Vatican and the imperial palace. The item also notes a pine syrup advert embedded in the text.
WM. B. BURFORD of Indianapolis Indiana issues an order blank for transfer binders and post binders. The notice specifies purchasing or placing an order for these binding supplies.
A single fare covers travel to all stations within 150 miles from the starting point on the Pennsylvania Vandalia lines. Tickets go on sale May 29 and 30 with a return by May 31.
One fare for a round trip within a 150 mile distance on the Monon Route. Tickets sold May 2 and 80, with final limit May 3.
An old nurse recommends Mrs Winston's soothing syrup for teething children. It soothes the child and gums, eases pain, cures wind colic, and is described as the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold in bottles for twenty five cents.
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