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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
2
Advert explains Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy to banish coming troubles and cleanse the blood. It claims that three fourths of people enter summer with minor illnesses that can become serious without treatment. Urges readers to try the product to regain energy and resist heat limitations. Color anything any color Diamond Dyes Never fail Aiwaye sure.
London observers report rising interest in the cabinet’s Tuesday discussions as the peace negotiations near a conclusion. A formal announcement may be forthcoming, though officials indicate talks are not yet finished.
Musicians union cannot provide enough players for Sunday afternoon concerts in various parks. A movement may push to hold some concerts on weekdays as many musicians are idle most of the week.
Miss Vida Goldstein of Victoria argues that men cannot legislate for women or share a woman's point of view. She cites the Washington conference where women from monarchies beg lawmakers for voting rights in the freest country, notes irony, and identifies herself as leader of the new women of Australia after attending the international conference in February. She spoke in Indianapolis at the request of the Political Equality Society.
The exercises begin Tuesday evening at Knickerbacker hall with an archery tournament from 5 to 8 Thursday night. The exercises will be at Grace Cathedral at 8. A reception follows at Knickerbacker hall.
Eugene V. Debs spoke to more than 5,000 workers in Denver at Coliseum hall to launch a socialist movement. He urged striking miners to observe the law and to shoot back if attacked on public highways, proposing that killings target both millionaires and mine owners as well as miners if a killing program begins.
Wichita May 27 Forty two candidates seek the fourteen Republican nominations with the state convention to be the largest ever held in Kansas. The entire congressional delegation is present except pension commissioner Eugene Ware. Temporary chairmanship remains undecided amid heavy wire pulling. George Cole leads the Bailey anti Burton faction while Edward Greer backs Burton against Bailey, with Troutman Miller Richter and Enright in the field.
In Brazil Indiana on May 27 the Central trades union extends a boycott to Terre Haute line shipments as a strike grows. The Merchants' association met and passed resolutions refusing involvement in anti union actions in Clay County while unions plan a cooperative store initiative.
Pleasing to the taste tonic claiming speedy and permanent cure of constipation stomach liver kidney and nervous diseases. Purportedly removes headaches rheumatism cleanses bowels strengthens brain and nerves. Sold by druggists for 10 cents a bottle. Send postal card to The Michigan Drug Co Detroit Michigan for a free trial bottle.
Dr W C Robbins of Sullivan and Phoenix treated his tuberculosis with a formaldehyde solution injected into his veins. He reports rapid initial symptoms but soon regained strength and began analyzing sputum. He has administered the treatment to other patients with apparent success and remains hopeful about the remedy.
London May 27 The first rehearsal of the coronation procession was held Tuesday morning as the town woke to a stir. The Duke of Portland oversaw 15 coaches used to map the approach to Westminster Abbey and space for turning equipages. Nine coaches will carry foreign royalties in the actual procession while others will bear the royal family. One coach drawn by six black horses will be used by the prince and princess of Wales. the royal coach followed by eight cream horses. The route ran from Buckingham Palace to Whitehall then to the abbey, with return via Whitehall Cockspur Street St James Street Piccadilly and Constitution Hill.
William Harmon Lane, a Black man, was hanged at 10 08 a m in Philadelphia on Tuesday for the murder of Ela Jardon and her two children. The execution followed his conviction and appeals, marking the end of a lengthy legal saga.
In New York on May 27 Peter G Gerry son of the commodore was arrested by a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals agent while driving the daily Holland House to Ardsley casino coach. Two sores were found on a horse’s neck and the coach usually driven by Alfred G Vanderbilt was handed to Gerry. The society has watched daily runs for infractions amid reports from Vanderbilt’s stable denying injuries or complaints.
Henry McElwaine Thomas Davis and Joseph Ferriter escaped from the Indianapolis workhouse Monday night. Guards found their cells empty Tuesday. Prisoners unscrewed a bar, used blankets to make a rope, and dropped about fifty feet to ground level. Davis Ferriter and McElwaine were among the citys most noted crooks with prior charges and sentences. Authorities doubt they will be recaptured.
The Central Labor Union denounces the beef trust and passes a unanimous resolution calling Congress to repeal tariff taxes on all meat products and grant the Interstate Commerce Commission power to curb railroad rate discrimination. It also denounces the Joss primary election law and endorses Minturn bill reform. A planned settlement is referred to the Painters and Hardwood Finishers unions after a talk by Painters International President Walhorne.
Nelson P. Bond 19 a Vermont University freshman drowned in Plattsburg New York after a college banquet held Monday night. Police say Sophomores chased the freshmen leading Bond to wander away and fall into the lake where he died. Coroner McMasters investigates the death amid long standing bad blood between classes.
In Cygnet Ohio George Kersey and Yank Robinson fought a knife duel over a woman. Both men suffered severe gashes with Kersey fatally wounded after he stumbled from blood loss. Robinson was taken into custody by local officials.
Detectives arrest A. D. Perry in Jersey City in connection with the Humbert bunco operation. He reportedly is the valet of M. Frederick Humbert, head of the swindling family, which borrowed 12 million francs and pounds via a mythical fortune. The family reportedly split after the exposure.
Mrs A Morgan of 1209 Calhoun Street reports relief from dull back and hip pains and severe nocturnal aches after a remedy, noting she can now move without excruciating twinges and sleep better. The ad leans on local citizen testimonials to bolster its claim.
Jacksonville Illinois May 27 I T Owen and Charles Goodnow two attendants at Central Insane hospital were indicted for manslaughter by the grand jury for the scalding death of patient Carl Watkins. The report lists ads and local business notices interspersed with the criminal item.
Chicago May 27. St Louis aims to host both national party conventions in 1904 as additional attractions for the World’s Fair. Letters were sent to Republican and Democratic committees appealing for support to move the conventions to the exposition city. Officials Graeme Stewart and Mr. Gahan said discussions on location are premature.
Sixteen Northwestern University students were arrested in Chicago on Monday charged with disorderly conduct and resisting police. They were released on bond.
Commencement exercises for seven graduates from Winchester high school were held Monday night at Greenwood high school. The address will be delivered by Rev. C Wolffkin of Brooklyn New York. The event is scheduled for Thursday evening May 29.
New York on May 27 Geo I Bruns age 27 shot his wife four times and then killed himself on the eve of their second wedding anniversary. Bruns held an important position with the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
Delaware county tax official to audit county books. J Z Steck grocery burned with $4000 loss insured. John W Allen farm barn destroyed by fire. $2000 loss with no insurance. Pennsylvan ia car works to build 1000 gondola cars. L E W to erect $12000 depot replacing burned one. Child smothered in bed with parents. found dead. William Hall 24 commits suicide after rejection. John Diehl case related to Mary Farwig's death referred to Richmond. Davia Linderman’s 5 year old daughter fell into scalding water with fatal injuries.
Secretary Harry of the State health board travels to Louisville to confer with Kentucky on a possible quarantine against Indiana. The Louisville Courier-Journal hints that any quarantine will wait for a joint conference of the Kentucky and Indiana health boards with Governor Durbin before action.
In Muncie Indiana Miss Ruby Guthrie, daughter of a universalist minister, discovers a man hiding under a bed. Police remove the intruder who is identified as the hired girl's Irish beau. The hired girl is discharged. In town gambling houses and saloons operate openly ahead of the Elks carnival starting June 9.
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