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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
5
The report notes near total absence of state officers at the state house on Monday with only Labor Commissioner McCormack and Supreme Court Clerk R G Brown present. It implies a broad scope of officials away from duty from governor level down.
In Montclair New Jersey 1897 detective Hendricks probes a family tied to inventor Benton. A notebook revolver and burned ground mark the crime scene. Robbery is ruled out as motive while tensions among Ralph Benton Miss Alice Hastings Montcastle and Dr. Allen surface in testimonies. The case expands as clues from servants and relatives point to possible hidden motives.
A once prominent congressman known for leadership and a strong party following made a startling announcement that shook the nation. The ensuing debate captured headlines for days before fading from public notice as he receded from view.
Lee Sherlock confronts heartbreak as Lazelle Somers leaves him for Lazelle’s arranged fiancé. Lazelle seeks divorce from her unfaithful husband after discovering his betrayal, confessing to Sherlock that she still loves him. Sherlock, now a respected lawyer, urges reconciliation and grants forgiveness, ending with his tearful realization of enduring love.
A farmer in Fincastle advertises a public auction on November 13 selling household goods horses implements hay corn cats and other items including a pony and a steam cooker with copper bottom. The item also notes fall weddings boosting demand for imitation glass and pewterware and includes political and social jabs about local figures and precinct moves.
Noblesville Republican David E. Sherrick predicts a stronger Indiana GOP effort after Denison remarks. He recalls early apathy but says state speakers and workers have altered sentiment. Republicans are active and will vote. The passage also notes convalescence after illness and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic.
An old nurse for children ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain. The ad claims to ease teething discomfort and colic, advertising a 25 cent price.
The New York Limited on the Pennsylvania Short Lines becomes independent from St. Louis and Indianapolis. It runs library, smoking, dining, sleeping and observation cars and may travel through to Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York to avoid delays at Pittsburg. An independent sleeping car starts Indianapolis to New York daily at 7 15 p m. Three through sleeping and dining trains run daily from Indianapolis at 8 10 a m 8 0 p m and 7 15 p m. For details contact W W Richardson Indianapolis district passenger agent.
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