18 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1902
Page
1
The report describes OOO Cantrell being brought before the mayor after a grand jury session. He chuckled at Mrs. Weddell’s claim about graves being robbed in Indianapolis and joked about how long such rumors would last in Columbus. The crowd reacted with laughter as Cantrell recounted his “body” business anecdotes.
State Senator Charles G. Binkley died at Fletcher's sanitarium early Tuesday. Family will bury him in Richmond Thursday. Gov Durbin will call a special election in Wayne county to fill the seat within twenty days.
Howard Zeheringer of the National Guard, with HQ at the courthouse, was arrested Tuesday by Detectives Lancaster and Dugan on charges of stealing shirts blankets and other clothing from guard rooms. He admitted taking some shirts but denied others.
A. J. Mueller, a salesman for the Suede Guild company handling jewelry, arrived in Cleveland from Alaska when a thief slit his pocket on Monday night and stole 76 dollars in cash and 18 ounces of gold dust. police hunt the suspect.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the next 36 hours ending 8 p m on November 19. Fair Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures show 46 at 7 a m, 48 at noon, 54 at 2 p m. Generally fair in Indiana and adjacent states with moderate temperatures and southerly winds.
Frances M. Kelsey seeks a divorce from Benjamin C. Kelsey claiming cruel treatment forced separation and return to teaching to support herself and her former marriage children. The complaint was filed on Tuesday.
Liner ads list farms and houses for sale or trade. Notices seek an experienced pastor and various room rentals. Requests include a housekeeper, general help for a widow, and a man for evening work. Also offered are mortgage loans, graphophones, and a piano for sale.
Attorney general Taylor and deputies push biblical references in recent briefs. Moores cites scripture often. Hadley notes the court lineup. a case raises notification questions with a Biblical analogy describing Adam in court.
In Chicago on November 18, December corn jumped from Monday’s 55 to 58 and settled at 57 cents. Trader Joe Leiter is cited as the leading seller in the December corn deal.
Reverend Charles C. Lasby, former pastor of the Central Avenue M E Church, died of heart disease in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. A Canadian by birth, he worked as a newspaper reporter before joining the ministry, serving in Indianapolis 1896 to 1901 and Lincoln, Nebraska prior to his Brooklyn charge. He had been ill, traveled west for relief, then suffered pneumonia and heart trouble on return. He leaves a widow and 18 year old son Newman, with his mother in Garrison New York.
A fragment shows text on a remedy box promising to cure a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet and a signature phrase. It also mentions 350 and Feed your horse Zanes Dustless Vats, indicating product branding on horse feed packaging.
Florence McFarlin, 28, a music teacher, was stabbed five times by Mrs. Frank Youngs at 534 Court Street Rochester New York. The heart wound and a long arm gash ended Miss McFarlin’s life. Youngs, wife of the city purchasing agent, followed her to the kitchen after reproaching her for affecting her marriage, and surrendered to authorities.
Gov. Winnie resumes duties after a weekend in New York dining with Chauncey Depew and other elites. He left Sunday and did not reach Indianapolis in time for Monday work, spoke at the Charities conference Monday night, and received callers Tuesday amid speculation about the New York trip’s purpose and possible vice presidential ambitions.
Mrs. Julia Kusseilt's home at 221 West Michigan Street was entered around midnight Monday. A sealskin coat worth 135 dollars and a black velvet skirt valued at 335 were stolen along with other coats and trousers. Mrs. Russell heard a noise but thought it cats. The window used by the burglars was left open.
Miss Carrie Woods, 31 Adelaide Street, nearly died Monday night after a neighbor used laudanum prescribed for external use. A male lodger brought the medicine to the house and a nearby woman offered to administer it, giving several drops and rendering Woods unconscious before Dr. Lambert intervened. Woods declined to name the woman responsible, claiming it was a mistaken amount.
Charles Kistner of 227 South Meridian Street was injured in an elevator incident Tuesday morning. Both legs were crushed between the elevator and the floor. he was taken home by ambulance to 1054 Davis Street.
W H Hawkins former secretary of the democratic state committee says he will sue if the committee does not immediately pay the more than 800 dollars owed. Secretary Bailey confirms no payment plan, noting the final notice was given after the election and reflects a disputed salary claim.
A new city laboratory setup at city hall will perform chemical and physical tests on cement for public works. Walter Buehler of the city engineer's staff will conduct the tests in room 10. Cement samples have been collected for a year and future tests will extend to additional building and paving materials.
Detectives Holtz and Wallace arrested two more underage members James Fisher and Charles Richardson in Indianapolis. They admitted gang membership with Maley Hayes Ralph Hayes and John Reed. Hayes had been charged with robbing a CH&D passenger at Hamilton and led detectives to a stolen watch.
The city and town superintendents of Indiana will convene Wednesday and continue through Thursday and Friday. The town ship trustees meet in two days, and city school boards plan their annual session. Place for the meeting has not been chosen.
Officials of the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie railroad form a company to build a short line between Cincinnati and Louisville. The project aims to extend C R M south from Cincinnati and grow into a major railroad system. President Bradford led the Westward push. The new line will pass Dearborn Ohio Switzerland Jefferson Scott Clark and Floyd counties with strong capital backing.
The Union life insurance company reorganizes under the 1899 law with a capital stock of 100000 dollars. Dr Somers of Terre Haute serves as president. The move is described as a purely local organization and will entail a further large deposit with the state auditor.
Article notes the Saturday opening of Pou Zonder's new art gallery and photo studio with an exhibition by pair Bickier. Details are sparse but confirm the event and venue.
William H. Fox a grocer at Maryland street and Capitol Avenue was convicted in police court on Tuesday of violating the pure food law for selling milk below standard He was fined ten dollars the case appealed to the circuit court also listed Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson death Tuesday in the Episcopal Diocese notes
The total bill for the late election in Marion county runs about 24900 dollars, which is 700 dollars under the appropriation. Printing ballots notices and boundary change notices cost 7947.77 dollars. Posting and incidental expenses amount to 16081.2 dollars including election officers polling rooms meals and related costs.
A Big Four engine No. 38 collided with a box car at the Union yards near the Pennsylvania Street crossing before daylight on Tuesday. One box car was demolished and the engine slightly damaged. No injuries reported. The freight train could not move the heavy engine from the track. The locomotive plowed through the freight car nearly splitting it in two.
The Indianapolis Y M C A aims to form an elite club of 75 members chosen for ambition and character from business, seniors, and students. It features finance, entertainment, athletics and press committees and plans weekly meetings, a banquet, lectures, and amateur performances as it seeks to energize the Y M C A nationwide.
Democratic state chairman W H O'Brien returns from Lawrenceburg with a pocket full of I don’t knows describing no clear picks for U S senator, Senate leader, speaker, or House leader. He plans to stay in Indianapolis through the legislative session as the state committee wraps up post campaign business.
State auditor elect Dave Sherrick said he has nearly decided on deputy choices and will announce soon after recovering from an illness. He notes six appointments will be made promptly with others delayed. The text also advertises a diamond ring and optical goods from local shops.
City officials consider closing streets E Washington and Virginia Ave to avoid further accidents and lawsuits. The city attorney says closure rights exist if repairs are unaffordable, though action won t be immediate. Ed Logsdon and Mayor Charlie discuss radical steps amid ongoing Massachusetts Ave incident.
Russian forces seized the Japanese sealer Chetose Maru near Vladivostock. A fight followed with three Japanese killed and the entire crew held in Russian prison. A second Japanese sealer was sunk by the Russians.
State treasurer Levy reports 27000 dollars from quail hunters license fees used to fund game law enforcement. Remaining six thousand dollars noted. Public notices mention new piano prices of sixteen dollars and up and listing dentist Goode at 327-333 Newton Claypoole Building.
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