10 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1902
Page
1
Three men died in the C., H. and D. wreck Saturday and were buried or sent to their homes. Six injured remained at St. Vincent’s hospital with Charles Buenting in critical condition and possible amputation looming. Creators of the work crew and railway staff faced varying recoveries as officials probed the collision causes, with many families awaiting updates for days.
An excited group of coal dealers watched a telescope on a monument as word arrived that the first car of anthracite for Indianapolis had shipped from the district and should reach this week. Dealers expect high prices and have cut soft coal rates amid market tension and potential grand jury scrutiny. Two sets of prices were listed by Morgan & Jackson and the Indianapolis coal firm with a roughly fifty cent cut by exchange members.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m tomorrow calls for a threatening sky with a light shower Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures range from 56 at 7 am to 66 by 2 pm with a falling trend Monday night into Tuesday and cooler readings in Indiana and nearby states as northwest winds develop.
The Garfield park lagoon will be drained while city sanitarian Dr. Buehler vows Pleasant Run water will no longer be contaminated with various impurities as in the past.
The administrator of John C. Ayers estate filed a $10,000 damage suit against the local gas company over his death from asphyxiation at the Arnold hotel in Richmond Indiana on November 10.
Classified ad roundup lists carpenters cooks sign painters and housework help wanted. Also lines on sale items rooms for rent farm or lots for sale or trade jewelry wanted and a missing nine month old white pup.
Weatherman Blythe warns of a sharp cold snap hitting Indianapolis by Tuesday night with NW winds driving icy conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop 25 to 30 degrees between Monday noon and Tuesday night, possibly freezing and sparking gas shortages. The cold seems already chilling North Dakota, western Minnesota, and Manitoba with subzero readings.
A poorly dressed woman registered as Mary McLain stayed at the Frinceton hotel on S Ilinois street. Sunday morning she was found unconscious in a room with a gas jet left on. She was taken to City hospital and is expected to recover. authorities doubt her identity.
Raymond Sturn aged 17 was instantly killed near Rockport Indiana while chasing a rabbit. Returning from church with companions he fired a shotgun in a run, stumbled, and both barrels discharged into his heart creating a four inch hole. He rose briefly then collapsed.
Henry W. Marshall of Lafayette faces a shrinking lead as Roscoe E. Kirkman of Richmond gains ground among representatives. Sayre and Statesman from Marshall’s region hurt his bid while Indianapolis figures like Joseph Morgan are not seen as future speaker. Morgan could enter caucus with ten votes and grow. A veteran observer notes Marshall’s wide state connections give him advantage in the lengthy campaign.
August Kuhn said at noon on Monday he would decide in a few days whether to challenge Oliver P. Ensley for county treasurer. Democrats in Taggart circles expect Kuhn to run for mayor next year, citing his strength in recent elections and talk from several sources.
Federal judge John H. Baker received notice that his resignation has been accepted by President Roosevelt and will take effect once a successor is appointed. He plans to practice law, possibly in Indianapolis, and rejected joining a firm, while a statewide rumor suggests a notable three‑attorney partnership could form after retirement.
Sheriff-elect Robert Metzger announces John Kimble will be appointed turnkey at the jail to succeed Jacob Kurtz. Kimble is committeeman of ward 13. Metzger also says Chief deputy Richard Craft will be retained, noting Craft has served through the terms of prior sheriffs Shuffiton, Clark, and Saulcy.
An urgent liner advertisement directed to The Sun office at 121 123 B Ohio Street Rathnhones 220. Features a concise call to action and contact details for quick publication and reach.
William Rurick a switchman at the Big Four yards in Brightwood living at 2140 Station street will die from injuries received Monday afternoon He was on a car when rails spread throwing him beneath the wheels Both legs and his left arm were severed He was taken to St Vincent's hospital and Dr Ford the Big Four physician says he cannot live
A late 19th century Indianapolis town note details rampant crime, police laxity, and widespread gambling in saloons. Robberies and assaults occur nightly near Missouri and Georgia streets, with no arrests. The Kid Pence and Rhake fear new competition as traveling gamblers flood the city, with slot machines in downtown saloons and shell games in hotel corridors, prompting calls for stricter action.
Joseph Fetrow and Cornelia Fetrow were remarried in Indianapolis after years apart. Once separated and divorced, Cornelia cared for the now paralytic Joseph, reconciling for the sake of their children as he neared death.
Miss Lilian Lindquist tripped on a rug and fell, hatpin driven into her head penetrating the brain. A fragment of the pin remains, her mother could not remove it. She suffers brain fever and faces probable death.
Townsend Walker died under mysterious circumstances after a post mortem found a bullet weighing over an ounce in his liver. He reportedly carried the Civil War bullet for forty years, suggesting a long hidden injury or accidental past wound.
President John Mitchell of United Mine Workers replies he will not accept the AFL presidency if offered at the New Orleans convention. He states he can be of more service in his current role and asks to deny any circulation of rumors. Secretary Wilson notes Mitchell likely won’t return until late November.
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