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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
8
The Old Granger Store at 336 and 338 W Washington St advertises Saturday specials including sample ladies suits at 2.98, men’s ribbed shirts 12%c, stiff bosom shirts 25c, wool shirts 39c, about 150 pairs of shoes 98c, walking skirts 98c, and bulk fabrics such as 21 yards of 7c muslin for 1.00. Also lists various other marked down items and daily bargains.
Winchester Va Nov 28 sensational death of Mrs C Haller Heater a four month bride who allegedly ingested strychnine and died within hours at Middletown before the sister could be summoned to hear her secret. Her husband William Heater a leading local family member was present but offers no explanation. Formerly Miss Ellen M Grace widow of William Rogers killed on Cedar Creek railroad two years ago she had married Mr Heater last July amid reported jealousy and quarrels. The doctor declined autopsy and relatives deny self destruction, leaving mystery surrounding the case.
R Wallace Coffey of Brazil cast his first vote for himself in judicial circuit 13 race facing Democrat Smith C Matson. Coffey, son of Silas D Coffey former supreme court member, ran against Matson in Clay and Putnam counties where Democrats won. Coffey, a Greencastle resident and Indianapolis law grad, voted Republican and said he would continue to vote the same ticket.
A 19th century feature extols viewing New York from elevated trains. The piece details bustling street life, dense workshops, hotels, and retail blocks seen along the Battery to Fourth Street, illustrating workers, shops, and daily meals observed during the noon window. It notes a shift toward major retail districts near Fourteenth Street and a quieter scene beyond Thirty-Third Street.
A wave of bank and post office robberies sweeps the Midwest and beyond. Across Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and neighboring states, masked bands dynamite safes and seize cash and stamps. Notable incidents include vault explosions in Illinois and Kentucky plus multiple post office heists from Texas to Pennsylvania with escapes and few details on arrests.
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