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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
2
Residents prepare private gas wells in back yards and blocks. Many new wells have been drilled recently and several gas companies have formed this week to drill within the city limits, signaling a move to secure fuel supply amid looming shortages.
Terrence Rice, 1 year old, grandson of Mr and Mrs Milton Deik, is possibly the nation's youngest bank depositor with five dollars in the American National Bank. He earned every cent by being a good boy and expects to have three more when he turns 21.
In Clinton there are 12 saloons all in a single block. It is claimed that no more than two women pass the row annually. A new hotel with attached saloon was built, and one outside-the-territory exception was granted, with no further exceptions planned.
In Muncie Indiana on October 18 a large street parade backed by local labor groups raised 32000 for striking miners. W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers spoke in support, with remarks from Representative George W Cromer and Judge Truesdale. Wilson denounced Baer’s claim that mines benefit from employers not unions. A football game that afternoon raised about 30 for the fund.
A workforce west of Dublin Indiana advances the roadbed for the new electric line. The project reaches Richmond to town corporate boundary with the council demanding three free lights, which the company refuses. Farmers near Kokomo threaten injunctions over fence damage as grading continues.
Charles Robbins, charged with arson in Alexandria, was arrested in Muncie on Sunday and returned. Authorities say Robbins led a gang that burned several stores in Alexandria. Two Muncie boys alleged Robbins planned their fire at the Brandon hotel. they confessed after he failed to pay them. Both boys are in reform school.
C E Van Zant principal of an Anderson Indiana school was arrested on three charges of assault and battery. He allegedly whipped three boys aged 11 and injured them with cuts and bruising including their lower limbs. The boys reportedly called him fussy.
In Logansport Indiana on Sunday about a thousand people gathered to view a planned head-on locomotive collision. Ministers threatened arrest for desecration of the Sabbath causing promoters to cancel the spectacle.
In Lafayette Indiana a strong wind storm and heavy rain Sunday night destroyed signs and decorations for the fall festival. Widespread damage followed with many barns outbuildings wrecked and orchards ruined across the surrounding county.
Marion Indiana reports a warrant for the arrest of George Turner on the charge of wife desertion. Turner reportedly left a note stating he would leave the city and that his wife would have to dig for information or hire someone to dig for her.
NEW ALBANY Ind Oct 13 The common council acts to guard graves by placing electric arc lights in Fairview and the colored cemeteries as an extra safeguard against grave robbery.
Washington reports George Brown badly hurt in a runaway. Lafayette notes a Monon engine killed Thomas Ryan, eight, in an accident. Peru hints at steel casting plant sale. Others mention new church work, marriages, divorces, sewer projects, a town merry go round, and farm or crime notes.
A community ice cream social raised five dollars for the Rathbone sisters’ orphans home in Greensburg. The listing notes various local incidents and events from across Indiana towns, including deaths, arrests, and public works plans, reflecting a typical county-wide roundup.
Vandals stoned Aaron Shute's house after nightfall causing fear. The assault left Shute frightened enough to leave his home the following day. Local authorities investigate the incident as a possible hate or harassment act in the small Elliott's Mills area.
Ed Larson’s horse broke from control and darted onto the railroad track where it collided with a fast freight train. Larson seeks to hire another driver following the incident. In Rushville, a petition by bicycle and automobile owners asks city council to raise the speed limit from 10 to 12 miles per hour.
A garbled Indiana roundup lists incidents from Gas City to Huntington. Details include a childinjury from a porch fall, a Missouri-like wage strike in Peru, a hospital opening in Huntington, a Boise-like robbery in Michigan City, a lynching-tinged case in Marion, and various local events from fund drives to car wrecks and elopement news.
A man seeks a divorce from his wife Hannah citing alleged mistreatment. Other items note matrimonial vows before Mayor James in his first ceremony of that kind, Elwood civil war veteran Elwood John Reed at the National Home in Mallon, and George W. Burke marrying Kate Baker of Milton. Directors of the Elwood fair and driving association declare an 18 percent dividend.
Weatherman Blythe promises clearing and cooler weather for Monday night and a fair day on Tuesday. He cautions forecasts beyond Tuesday are uncertain but expects NW winds and mainly fair skies through the week. He notes weather can change, and urges health tips with Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A prominent novelist recounts fatigue relief after using Grape Nuts. He details failing rest and many activities until the cereal, shipped 45 miles to camp, restored strength and joy in living. This testimonial, attributed to Ostum Co. Battle Creek, Mich, champions the product as essential for brain and nerve energy.
A special fast train departs Cincinnati at 7:15 a m and stops only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton returning from Cincinnati at 6 20 p m The fare is 1 25 each way and the service runs Sunday October 19 with Cincinnati and Return usage through via Cincinnati offers and travel times.
London reports General Lord Kitchener meeting King Edward for a farewell before departure for India. Prior to luncheon Lord Roberts and American generals Corbin Young Johnson and Wood were received by the king. Ambassdor Chorte presented the Americans.
A historic ferry or rail notice lists fares from Terre Haute and Greencastle to Indianapolis with return trips priced at $1.00 for Terre Haute, 75 cents for Greencastle, and a special train leaving Indianapolis at 7.95 a.m. with a return schedule from Terre Haute at 7.29 p.m. This brief item records local transport pricing and departure times.
An advert promotes opportunities with guaranteed results from The Sun Liners familiarizing readers with options. The copy emphasizes certainty and favorable outcomes for prospective clients.
Tickets priced 17.40 for Omaha round trip sold October 15 and 16 with return by November 30 for the national conventions of the Christian Church. Pennsylvania lines picked as official route for Indiana state travelers. Special sleepers arranged from Chicago. For details contact ticket agents or W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis.
An old classified ad urges readers to try a liner with a small charge and guarantees results. It lists contact details including Office 321-123 BE and phone numbers 390.
Washington Oct 13 A sexton Edward L Kranz of Trinity Methodist church hanged himself Sunday evening with a section of bell rope in the belfry. A trustee arriving for service found him hanging from a ladder rung. Likely causes cited as money troubles and despondency.
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