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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
2
In Muncie Indiana on Tuesday afternoon a buried steam pipe eight feet under Jackson Street burst creating a two foot wide crater that dumped hot mud and steam for an hour. Pedestrians fled traffic stopped as a mountain of mud formed and smeared storefronts. A call to Muncie Electric Light Co was made to shut off the steam.
In Kokomo Indiana on November 19 two traveling salesmen C A Rhoades and Matt Obenchain clashed in the Home hotel dining room. Chairs were hurled as guests and staff fled and police were summoned to restore order after a remark by Rhoades to a waitress prompted the brawl.
A brief report notes an exception and that the latter was badly bruised while Rhoades remained uninjured. It references Oben chain travels connected to the Obenchain foundry in Logansport.
Rev. John A. Copeland a Rochester evangelist arrives in Columbus to launch a national movement opposing Turkey’s recognition at the St Louis exposition. The crusade centers on Turkey’s role in the Miss Stone case and the $60,000 ransom for her release, Columbus announced as population center per the latest census.
In Huntington A. McNall was arrested for bigamy after marrying Irene Jrick of Marion. A woman calling herself Mrs. Catherine McNall of Washington, Pa., is the complainant. In Richmond Rev. E V Spicer, pastor of the Christian Church, resigns January 26, 1903. he serves as president of the Sixth District convention.
Express train No. 7 on the Colorado & Southern was held up near Trinidad Colorado. Messenger H W Lerwick of Fort Worth was wounded as four masked men attempted to loot the train. A dynamite charge was set under a car but failed to explode. The robbers fled toward the mountains as a posse under the Las Animas county sheriff pursued.
Mary Davis, wife of Milton Davis of three miles south of Sullivan, was attacked by an unknown black man Tuesday after lodging him Monday night. He then attacked Mrs. Lemon near Oakton, drawing a knife to silence alarms. A posse tracks him toward Farmersburg and Terre Haute, with lynching feared if captured. Trains were halted to aid the search.
Terall a well known physician of Muncie and Calvin Huff son of a wealthy farmer in the eastern part of the county have been arrested on grave charges brought by Miss Bertha McGriff 22 living at Chesterfield. She is at the point of death and is the daughter of William McGriff one of the county's prominent farmers.
Elwood Indiana November 19 changes in tinplate mill management shift Berthold Goldsmith from Indiana factories to Pittsburg to oversee William Banfield district in West Virginia C W Bennett becomes Indiana manager Thomas OBrien elevated to district superintendent Arthur OBrien joins Elwood mills as local manager effective December 1 Bennett successor unnamed Doctor In Trouble Anderson Indiana November 19 Dr Cot
Greenfield Indiana November 19 Scott Record 35 committed death by own action Tuesday afternoon by shooting himself through the head with a revolver at his home twelve miles from here Brooding over his wife's death is believed to have unbalanced his mind After her death several months ago he sold out his livery business and had been working on a farm.
Weekly sale notice for towels at Cash & Dove 352 354 356 358 Massachusetts Ave. Offers include extra heavy fringed towels 22x46 cut to regular quality at 8 cents each and heavy bleached Turkish bath towels 10x45 at favorable prices. Also 18-inch cotton duck towels sold at 5 cents per yard. Thursday only special event.
Fluce Dolan was arrested Tuesday afternoon charged with burglarizing the home of O. E. Black on Capitol Avenue Monday night. A hat bearing the name Flue Dolan was found in the house after Black shot at the burglar. Dolan denies entering the residence and claims his hat was stolen days earlier.
Ex cursions offered by Chicago and Northwestern Railway promise comfortable travel in Pullman sleeping cars with experienced conductors guiding each party to San Francisco Los Angeles or Portland. Select routes offer finest scenery at low rates with double berth only six dollars. Free maps and information via ticket agents or N M Breeze 435 Vinest Cincinnati Ohio.
Through Chicago and Northwestern lines run from Chicago at 6 30 a m 8 p m and 10 p m with electric lighting and premier dining car service. Tickets reservations and pamphlets available from ticket agents or N M Breeze 480 Vine street Cincinnati Ohio.
In Evansville, authorities report the sought black suspect has been captured. Reports of assaults on two women are described as greatly exaggerated, signaling a possible clarification of the case monitored by posses in Vincennes.
Frank Lory of Petersburg asks Evansville police to run down ten men in a Colorado fraud case, alleging a fake foot race organized by Evansville gamblers robbed him of 63,500 dollars. The request will be granted.
Terre Haute Indiana November 19 Dr J R Willis Republican defeated for a third term as Vigo county coroner will contest the election of Dr F A Vapor Democrat with labor listed as having a 21 vote plurality Willis asks for a recount to challenge the result.
A Kentucky reader recounts illness with limited solid food and how Grape-Nuts in milk restored strength and sleep within two weeks. She credits the cereal for improving stomach trouble and urges others with similar issues to try it.
Crawfordsville reports Edward Reuter a plumber was jailed for assaulting Pearl McCoy a 10 year old girl. He received a penitentiary term of from two to 21 years in a district court ruling reached November 19.
Indiana notes show Elwood Elks set to dedicate new quarters on Thanksgiving Day, Kokomo Elks to dedicate their fine new home on Sunday December 7, Fort Wayne Elks amusement bureau formed with stockholders Louis Hellbronnner Willy Urbahns and Fred Urbahns. Fred Gronner as amusement director and Will Urbahns as business manager. plan minstrel productions for lodges statewide. Marion Soldiers Home reports smallpox vaccination among inmates. Fort Wayne Lodge of Eagles purchases paraphernalia and prepares to soar. Anderson reports a vicious assault involving Jim Ratcliff.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic dyspepsia by offering rest for the stomach and nourishing the body. It asserts the remedy digests food regardless of stomach condition, enables eating well, and promises lasting improvement, with emphasis on affordability and wide satisfaction.
Advertises exceptionally low rail fares from Chicago to numerous points in Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Wyoming via Chicago Northwestern. Encourages buying a farm and acting now. Request a copy of the Northwestern Homeseeker by mail or consult a local ticket agent for details.
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