This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
10
In Clark county a lake was found piled with deer bears cougars wolves and foxes driven to the water by last month’s forest fires. L E Duval says two acres of water were blanketed with carcasses two to three deep as animals sought escape from flames and smoke.
Local fans anticipate a full slate of games as Notre Dame visits Indiana State University on Jordan Field in Bloomington amid a season halfway through. Notre Dame’s strong history and Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan and Princeton clashes loom. Indiana State’s captain dispute and Roy Pike coaching tension color pregame mood.
The Indianapolis bowling league Friday night featured many centuries. Washington posted 1700 to sweep the Nationals, with Kowebas Capital Citys and Marions also triumphing.
Chicago oct 23 open warfare on union labor is declared by the national association of manufacturers. a circular from president d m parry urges unity to defeat two labor bills including the eight hour and anti conspiracy measures. capital and labor divide as a lobby to counter labor demands is proposed.
Horse notes report Dan Patch pacing a mile at Memphis on Friday in 2 01 despite an unfriendly track and weather. Alabarch ran a mile at Morris Park in 1 35. Proceeds from the Tacos supported the New York press club hospital and cemetery fund. Balantrae, W C Whitney’s top choice for the Cambridgeshire, has fallen from betting lists amid rumors Whitney blocks entry.
Miss Carrie Babcock once a Kokomo telephone girl married Frank Slider, now a millionaire lumber dealer, after meeting in New Orleans. The couple wed in New Orleans, with Carrie becoming a prominent bride in a wide 180 mile radius.
The 16 year old son of Chinese Minister Wu in Atlantic City wants to study war science and arms in the United States. China forbids joining foreign military bodies, so he cannot enter a military academy. Morris Guards vote to admit him for drills without full membership. future meeting to decide.
Indianapolis manager W H Watkins attends a minor leagues meeting in New York. London Lawn Tennis Association plans a 1906 American Cup bid. Art Simms and Willie Fitzgerald draw in a 135 pound bout at New Britain Conn. Rumor of a Toledo baseball deal and Bresnahan plus Charles Stephens holding an option on a franchise.
Chicago today saw plans for two conventions to organize against the American Tobacco Company and United Cigar Stores, led by the Cigar Dealers Association of America. The move aims to break the tobacco trust by uniting independent manufacturers and retail dealers nationwide.
The Sun reports the grave of Mary Conner was opened on Friday at Crown Hill at the request of her daughter Eliza Baumann of Flackville. Mrs Baumann feared the corpse had been stolen but the body was found undisturbed.
In Sioux Falls on Friday Walking Shield an Indian was hanged for the May murder of Mrs. Sarah Ghost Face, a Sioux woman. He faced the trap with an unfinished joke on his lips as guards noted his calmness, while the victim’s daughter Emily, 16, escaped after he shot her mother.
In New Albany Indiana C J Crail a cigar salesman shows a cigar 21 years old to clerk at St. Charles hotel. He recalls visiting Lanesville and merchant John Redack who displayed a box of cigars aged 21 years with a Jan 3 1881 cancellation. The box remained untouched for two decades.
Washington reports that the president plans a December message requesting a permanent nonpartisan tariff commission to study Dingley act revisions and modest tariff changes. He will push trust regulation laws, publicity of trust affairs, and reciprocity with Cuba, with a coal strike settlement noted but withheld pending arbitration report.
Civil service announces openings for forestry inspector in the Philippines with salaries up to 1800 dollars, headstone inspector, drafting and drafting related roles, and various positions in New York City and Indianapolis. Benefits include thirty days annual leave, potential 35 days for 1800 salaries, and cumulative leave permitting US travel after three years. Vacations note travel to China and Japan as popular options.
After two sheds at 412 N Delaware Street owned by Mrs E Fisher were found afire on Friday night a quick escape by a neighbor saw a black man fleeing the scene believed to have started the blaze The loss was small P H McCoy in room 39 Kentucky Avenue had a scare early Saturday when a lamp dropped on his bed while trying to save it from flames
A brief catalog note listing W. D. Pratt at Century building space offering printing and periodical services.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to ease pain soothe gums cure wind colic and diarrhoea with a 25 cent bottle.
Classified blurb offers six word blocks at three cents per week with guaranteed results. Phoned orders accepted via Office 121 123 B Ohio Street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.