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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
3
In Muncie Indiana on Jackson Street a buried steam pipe burst causing a two foot crater to spew hot mud and steam for an hour. Pedestrians fled as a mountain of mire formed covering several squares. The Munie Electric Light Company shut off the steam after a delay.
In Kokomo Indiana on November 19 two traveling salesmen C A Rhoades and Matt Obenchain fought in the Home hotel dining room. They threw chairs at each other as guests and staff fled for safety. Police were needed to restore order after a cyclone like scene. The dispute began with a remark by Rhoades to a waitress and was escalated by Obenchain.
A paper report notes an employee from Obenchain foundry in Logansport suffered a bruise in a recent incident while another person, Rhoades, was uninjured.
Columbus Indiana hosts Rev John A Copeland to lead a national crusade against Turkey recognition at the St Louis exposition citing Miss Stone ransom as trigger. Elwood Indiana reports management shakeup at tinplate mills with transfers and new local leadership effective December 1. Doctor in trouble follows in Anderson Indiana as report continues.
In Huntington C A McNall married Irene Irick at Marlon and faces bigamy charges with a woman calling herself Mrs Catherine McNall of Washington D C as complainant. In Richmond Reverend E V Spicer of the Christian Church resigns January 26 1903 and may remain in Indiana under state secretary’s efforts.
In Trinidad Colorado November 19 robbers halted Colorado and Southern No 7 within 12 miles of town. Express messenger H W Lerwick of Fort Worth Texas shot and injured one of four masked men. Bandits fled toward the mountains as a posse from Las Animas county pursued.
In Vincennes on November 19 a Negro assaulted Mrs Mary Davis three miles south of Sullivan after staying the night at the Davises home. The attacker later killed the Davis assailant? No. A posse searched trains and farms as a vigilant hunt expanded toward Oakton and Farmersburg with fears of lynching. Authorities pursued toward Terre Haute amid reports of another assault on Mrs Lemon.
Dr Terall of Muncie and Calvin Huff son of a wealthy farmer in eastern county have been arrested on grave charges alleged by 22 year old Miss Bertha McGriff of Chesterfield. She is near death and is daughter of William McGriff a leading county farmer.
Greenfield Indiana November 19 Scott Record aged 35 killed himself Tuesday afternoon by shooting through the head at his home twelve miles from Greenfield. Authorities say brooding over his wife's death unsettled his mind. After her death he sold all his businesses and worked on a farm.
Cash and Dove offers Thursday only deals on towels at 814c to 10c per item. Heavy fringed towels measure 22x46 with 12% quality, Turkish bath towels 10x45, and a genuine cotton duck towel rug at 5c per yard. Location listed as 254 356 358 Massachusetts Ave.
A hat bearing the name Flue Dolan was found in the home of O E Black at 229 N Capitol Ave after a burglary Tuesday night. Dolan was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of burglarizing the residence. he denies entering the home and says his hat was stolen days earlier.
Chicago and Northwestern railway offers daily and personally conducted excursions to the Pacific Coast. Comfortable travel in Pullman sleeping cars with experienced conductors guiding each party to San Francisco Los Angeles or Portland. Choice of routes scenic views and low rates with double berth at 46. Maps and information free from ticket agents or N M Breeze 435 WineSt Cincinnati O.
Four daily trains to St Paul Minneapolis via Chicago and Northwestern Ry depart Chicago at 9am 630pm 8pm and 10pm with electric lighted Northwestern Limited service. Fast schedules with luxurious equipment and dining car service. For tickets reservations and pamphlets contact nearest ticket agent or N M Breeze 430 Vinest Cincinnati.
In Vincennes Indiana on November 19 a negro sought by posses is reported captured in Evansville. Reports of assaults on the two women are said to be greatly exaggerated.
Evansville police will assemble a ten man team to chase a Colorado fraud scheme tied to a fake fortune teller. Pranik Lory of Petersburg claims about 63,500 dollars was stolen by Evansville gamblers and asks for a full investigation.
Terre Haute Ind Nov 19 Dr J R Willis Republican defeated for third term as Vigo county coroner will contest the election of Dr F A Vapor Democrat a plurality of 21 Willis demands a recount noting the narrow margin and asserting irregularities in the vote count.
A Russellville Kentucky young woman fell ill six weeks ago unable to eat solids. After a week of weakness she started eating Grape-Nuts with milk and soon slept through the night. Within two weeks she recovered fully and credits Grape-Nuts for her renewal, urging others with stomach trouble to try it.
In Crawfordsville on November 19, Edward Reuter a plumber was arrested for assaulting Pearl McCoy aged 10. He received a penitentiary sentence ranging from two to 21 years.
Indiana news items report Elwood Elks dedicating new quarters on Thanksgiving, Kokomo Elks to dedicate a fine new home on Sunday December 7, Fort Wayne Elks amusement bureau to be formed with Louis Hellbronner Will Urbahns and Fred Urbahns as stockholders and directors. The group will stage minstrel shows for lodges statewide. Also Marion reports smallpox in the Soldiers Home with inmates vaccinated and Fort Wayne Lodge of Eagles purchasing paraphernalia as a prelude to new plans amid further local notes.
An advertorial argues that chronic dyspepsia is curable with Stu art's Dyspepsia Tablets. It warns against dieting and bitters, promotes rest for the stomach, and asserts the tablets digest food regardless of stomach condition, offering nourishment and a lasting cure at low cost.
Homeseekers offer exceptionally low rail rates from Chicago to Northern Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota Dakotas Nebraska Wyoming via Chicago Northwestern Railway with multiple departure dates. Promote farm ownership and urge readers to request the Northwestern Homeseeker pamphlet by sending a 2 cent stamp to W. B. Kniskern in Chicago or contact N. M. Breeze in Cincinnati for details.
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