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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1902

Page

2

Wise Assertion Praises John McGregor’s Business Conscience

A brief passage lauds John McGregor as a careful follower of a strict business conscience and urges readers to give him hearty support.

John McGregor

Fatal shooting in Riverton dispute over a gold watch

Herbert McCammon, recently back from the Philippines, confronted Miss Stowe and demanded the return of a gold watch. Postmaster Newton Stowe shot him with a shotgun in Riverton, killing him instantly. Stowe surrendered to authorities. The article ends with unrelated notes about age and a ministry entry.

Sullivan Ind Herbert McCammon Newton Stowe Riverton McCammon Philippines Stowe Mr. Stowe

Electric line faces land rights clash in Indiana counties

The Muncie Alexandria electric line struggles to secure right of way in Delaware and Madison counties. The company has condemned landowners on a dozen farms, as many owners object to the route and the project plans substantial expenditures to gain access through their land.

Muncie, Ind Muncie- Alexandria Delaware Madison Counties

St Marys Academy Cornerstone Brought In By Bishop Alerding

In Booth Bend Indiana Rev Joseph Alerding bishop of Fort Wayne presided at the cornerstone laying for a new 250000 addition to St Marys academy Sunday afternoon. Rev Andrew Morrissey delivered the oration and recalled the schools growth from humble origins to its current grandeur. A large audience attended.

Kentuckian Believed Murdered Woman In Fortville Case

Fortville Indiana October 27 George H Conse of Kentucky once seen with Miss Clara Whelter and found dying at her home door many believe he was murdered. initial reports said he killed himself but later inquiry supports homicide theory with color given to that motive.

Fortville Ind George H. Conse Kentucky Misa Clara Whelter

Hartsville couple marks 64th wedding anniversary

Columbus Indiana date line reports Rev John Riley of the United Brethren Church Hartsville and his wife celebrated their sixty fourth wedding anniversary by repeating their wedding dinner.

Columbus Ind John Riley United Brethren Church Hartsville

St Pauls Lutheran Church Jubilee Services Begin

Richmond Indiana reports jubilee services for the St Pauls Lutheran Church to run through Thursday with daily addresses by visiting ministers from several states. Other notes include Methodist parsonage dedication in Hagerstown and local updates on sports, rail, and area events.

Richmond Ind St Pauls Lutheran Church

Grape Nuts Said To Sustain Labor Through Long Shifts

A St Louis man reports Grape-Nuts keeps him steady during 7 am to 2 pm work and night shifts. He notes improved energy with no sickness, citing family and colleagues who prefer the breakfast and cream dessert, with his children choosing Grape-Nuts over cake.

St. Louis Portuma Co Creek Mich

Arbor Day Dinner Planned by Women’s Cemetery Group

Local Women’s Cemetery Association to host a Thanksgiving dinner for members. In Martinsville James Weatherby noted for habit of clean Sundays, and Anna Yount of the Artesian steam laundry mentioned in passing. Various county notes report legal verdicts, accidents, and local events across Indiana towns.

The Women's Cemetery Association Martinsville James Weatherby Anna Yount Artesian Steam Laundry Clay City Thomas Vaugehn Greenfield Charles Andis Indianapolis & Greenfield Rapid Transit Company Anderson Rufus H. Williams Eighth Eighteenth Indiana Infantry Henry Smith Alexandria Richmond Mr. Bennett Pittsburg Edinburg Millie B. Stephens Maranda Barnes Greensburg Woodman’s Milroy Covington George Meyer Klondike

Russia Demands Turkey Pay War Indemnity and Naval Bases

In Constantinople on October 27 a Turkish military overhaul sparked concern in Russia. A commission reviews cavalry equipment and ammunition depots as Turkey plans to use customs revenue for war material. The Russian ambassador demands 750,000 Turkish pounds arrears and permission for two Russian naval stations.

Constantinople Russia Porte

Fire destroys part of John Lonn block in LaPorte

A morning blaze in LaPorte Indiana partially destroyed the John Lonn business block. The fire started around 4 am and caused an estimated loss of about 30000 dollars.

Laporte Ind John Lonn

Wages Demanded by 80,000 Western Railroad Workers

Eighty thousand western railroad workers plan to demand a 20 percent wage increase, following a 7,000 yardmen in Chicago. The move centers on Chicago Saturday with leaders Morrissey and Lee weighing action in other regions. Roadmen also seek the raise while the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors back the plan.

Chicago Western Railways Morrissey Lee West North America Brotherhood of Order of

Crown Prince of Siam Guests at Bayshore Visit

The crown prince of Siam and entourage visited Bayshore Long Island Sunday hosted by James H. Hyde. A special train carried them, followed by a long countryside ride after luncheon. He has been interviewing financiers and merchants to attract American investment in Siam. Notable interviewees include James Stillman Joan Claflin and D O Mills.

New York Crown Prince of Siam James H. Hyde Bayshore L. I Hyde Crown Prince James Stillman The National Bank Joan Claflin H. B

Path of the Reaper claims multiple local lives in Indiana notices

William M. Simpson 54 an insurance agent dies at home from mower accident injuries eight weeks after the incident near Mooresville. Survivors include widow and three children Claudia Daisy Edgar. Other obituaries note William Campbell brakeman buried from Danville after an accident, Mary Staub former Indianapolis merchant dies in Vincennes, Joseph Little dies at 4288 Capitol Ave, and Mary R Lemon an early Laporte County settler dies at her daughter’s home. Miss Lucy A. Lemon teaches in Indianapolis schools.

Paoli Seth Smith Elijah White Smith Muncie Delaware County Jacob Jones Vincennes Paul Smith Mooresville D. B. Johnson Earl White Ina Johnson Indianapolis Cambridge City Robert J. Burdette Buckskin Ben William M. Simpson Bellefontaine St Mr. Simpson Claudia Daisy Edgar Simpson Mary Staub Charles Staub Lyman M. Becks Mary R. Lemon Laporte County Lucy A. Lemon Kenwood-ave Lemon

Man Attempts Suicide With Carbolic Acid After Quarrel

Charles Topp, 701 Market Street baker’s employee, drank carbolic acid after a quarrel with a young woman. He diluted the acid and lay down, later rescued by Dr. Schenk. He suffered severe lip burns and could not smoke. His father died by suicide years earlier.

Charles Topp Het St Opp Lentine Schenk Topp

Missing New Yorker John Mulvey Seeks 5000 Investment

Police hunt for John Mulvey owner of three Montara sheep ranges who vanished in New York after arriving with 5000 dollars to invest. He disappeared Saturday night leaving no word.

New York John Mulvey Montara

Gems Stolen Worth Eight Thousand From Jewelers

In Chicago unknown thieves took diamonds valued at $8,000 from the ante room of Weberer and Weinman jewelers located in the Masonic temple. The theft occurred Sunday according to reporting. Authorities seek leads to recover the gems and identify suspects.

Chicago Weberer

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