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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
2
In Gilville Kentucky on November 14 Peter Arlund announced plans to travel to St Louis Monday night to fight Col Moses Wetmore. He warned Wetmore to accept or be denounced as a coward, saying the incident would be closed only if the challenge is accepted.
In Lebanon on November 14, a boiler explosion at the American Iron and Steel company's plant killed four men Jacob Bricker Walter Turner James Hissinger and William Oakes and injured about forty others.
Dr T E Smith of the Eastern Hospital at Richmond urges a secret inquest approach for insanity cases. He recommends circuit court judges handle cases in closed chambers with court appointed medical examiners and written reports. The insane should not be jailed unless dangerous. 1901 hospital disbursements were 117506.40. per capita maintenance 178.37. food per day 12.5 cents. 1902 disbursements 161386.89. per capita 175.18. Recommend maintenance appropriation 110000 and 25500 for improvements.
Detectives Holtz and Wallace are detailed to monitor William F. Kissel, the so called policy king, as gambling circles report a shift in alliances. Rival Jim Ross and Kissel quarreled in Harry Walker's saloon, Kissel remains in policy, Ross exits. Superintendent Taffe declines to issue confiscation orders, noting legal requirements and the need to destroy seized devices only on judge orders.
Elyria Ohio November 14 An unknown burglar was shot dead by Superintendent William Hillier of the railroad company as he tried to enter Hillier's home. The surviving accomplice fled after firing at City Marshal Henry Karhon, hitting him in the hips. The pair had robbed Art Landon Burt Landon and J E Baird earlier. A posse hunts the wounded suspect.
Reverend James Hill, 88, a longtime Methodist minister formerly tied to Meridian Street church, dies at his daughter's Englewood home in Chicago. Body to be sent to Indiana for burial. funeral at Meridian Street church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. He served in the pulpit over 50 years and never took a vacation. Also noted: Robert E. Groff, a labor leader, dies at Deaconess Hospital. funeral held at Central Christian Church. Frank E. Smith, longtime grocer at Sixteenth and Timers streets, dies at sister’s home on New York Street after two years illness. funeral at home Monday morning and burial at Crown Hill.
Old Alf Perdue, once driven mad by taunts that he could govern, was released from Central insane hospital on Thursday and will be cared for by his brothers in Kokomo. Perdue, an eccentric pedal dealer in northern Indiana, was convinced by customers that he was a prominent Republican.
A new suspect in the grave robbing ring linked to William Moffitt was seized in the grand jury room after Cantrell implicated Hampton West of Delaware township. West, near West Liberty cemetery, denied involvement as Cantrell claimed he and West clashed with Moffitt over a body and shots were fired.
In Joliet the so called "Jack the acid thrower" has appeared, causing consternation in the town’s fashionable end as scores of evening gowns are ruined. The identity of the assailant remains a mystery the police strive to solve.
John Davis, a Black man charged with killing farmer Robert Adair, was captured and brought to the county jail in Lewisburg Tennessee. A mob formed, broke down jail doors, and the prisoner died in the courthouse yard during the ensuing incident.
The deceased Patrick Donnleon who died at the insane hospital a week ago has had his identity established. He was once a Richmond blacksmith and worked at the old plow works, known by the shop boys as Patsy. He sang and rang as a bird at Centerville.
Information from Asheville indicates the widow of John M. Gibson, who died a week ago, plans to contest the will. The provision in question would have given the widow a share, and the dispute centers on the late Gibson’s estate and rightful inheritance.
Rome reports Stromboli volcano along the coast of Sicily erupting again on November 14, prompting alerts for nearby towns and coastal shipping. No casualties reported, authorities monitor ash plume and seismic tremors. The eruption disrupts local fishing and travel briefly.
Frank Ryan fourteen drove a horse and wagon owned by Charles Stanley of Arbor-avenue. A friend walked with him and Ryan stopped to talk. He poked the horse in the ribs and was kicked from his seat. He was carried home unconscious with a split chin and lacerated cheeks on War Ten-avenue.
Births show Stanley P. and Isabel Harris a boy and several couples with children noted by name and address. Many entries list births alongside property listings, obituaries lines and real estate values. The piece also advertises Burdock Blood Bitters, piano bargains, a dental college and a teething syrup with price and service details.
At Niagara Falls on Thursday Mrs. Helen Costello leapt into the rapids aiming to die but clung to a submerged log as John Marshall, a reservation employee, was lowered from Goat Island bridge. He rescued her by tying a rope around her and them both were hauled to safety with a ladder.
The Ontario government agrees to sell 2,000,000 acres to a syndicate of American capitalists. The plan envisions settling 12,500 families on the land, with transportation, farm-implement advances, and land purchases set at an acre. Settlers must be English-speaking and white.
Mayor Bookwalter and the anti-smoke committee members who visited Chicago reported a favorable impression of the Englewood sewage plant consumer. It is likely the case will be tried under the boiler at Tomlinson Hall.
Chicago November 14 Leading Ohio editors answered the Chicago Tribune on the best man to succeed Davie Henderson as speaker. Joseph G Cannon of Illinois led with 43 votes as first choice, Theodore Burton of Ohio followed, Grosvenor, Dalzell, Littlefield and others received varying support. Several editors preferred a solid Republican who will manage midwest waterways.
The National association of flint glass manufacturers met at Denison on Thursday afternoon and agreed on a uniform selling list. The glass makers said they did not raise prices at the meeting, though they declined to discuss business details.
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