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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
6
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safest, simplest remedy for indigestion and catarrh of the stomach. It cites Dr Harlanson’s recommended formula and a Chicago user testimonial praising relief, appetite return, and better sleep after regular use.
Mrs Bird S Coler wife of the democratic nominee for governor says she doubts his election despite praising him as the finest man. She recalls crowded support during past races and notes an undercurrent of opposition yet hopes for Albany if he wins. Their 11 year old son Eugene shares no such doubt about his father.
Oct 10 report says skyscraper elevator service cut by half or halted for hours due to coal scarcity. In many buildings power and elevator use compete, cars move slowly where coal has not arrived. Engineers improvise with waste materials until coal returns, with a grim forecast of city-wide walking to the skyline.
The initial business session of the G. A. R. encampment convened in Washington with 1,453 delegates attending. Posts contributed 1,223 to the McKinley memorial fund and Gen. Torrance rejected wholesale charges against Pension commissioner Evans. The report notes 200,000 Union soldiers not on pension rolls, 745,000 total G. A. R. members as of June 30, 1902, up 2,493 year over year, 8,299 deaths in the year, and a treasury balance of 36,012.48.
Harry W. Patton shot his wife and killed himself after being moved by a melodrama titled A fatal wedding. He and his wife had separated, and he believed the play mirrored their life. He lured her to his father’s home, warned her of a wicked woman, then shot her and himself. Mrs. Patton was in critical condition at the German hospital.
Ross Wyatt, 13, son of Joseph Wyatt, disappeared from home early Thursday morning after saying he would go bum. He has a history of running away, has been found in Greencastle after riding a freight train, and refused to attend school. Father sought help from police. a $10 reward is offered for his return.
At a stockholders meeting in the National bond and realty company it was decided to call a meeting of creditors with receiver W W A Van Buren for Saturday at 2 pm at Herod and Herod office. The aim is to determine if creditors will concede to allow the concern to continue business outside the receiver’s control.
A major Indianapolis coal dealer says newspapers hype fear of winter coal shortages and create panic buying. He claims increased demand forces mines to withdraw standard quotations, reserving quotes only for large lots.
Columbus man Fred Dahn shows an immense double pumpkin while Cambridge City exhibitor W A Roth offers a five pound sweet potato. Centerville’s N T Parrott owns a 15 year crop reliable pear tree. Beets win at Odon. Shaffer and helper haul a 15 pound house melon. Warmouth brings 1140 grain corn ear, Scotten backs shelling 1245 grains. Cassell calculates a corn stalk 144% feet high, Back touts Treelandville watermelons with 1639 carloads shipped and freight over 14000, plus many melons stolen at night.
Ridgefield officials after counsel conference decide not to press the charge against Frank N. Butler for making goo goo eyes at Miss Virginia Hurlburt during church services. The $40 fine previously imposed in police court will be remitted to avoid further notoriety.
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