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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
6
William Cook electrician was found dead with a bullet to the brain on his sweetheart’s veranda and was buried in Anderson as investigators probe a possible homicide. A Kentucky brother aids police while neighbors recall initial suicide notes and gun conflicts tied to anti-saloon league tensions in Summitville and nearby incidents that raised fears of bloodshed.
In Marion Indiana Solomon Harper, 27, a window glass sash snapper, angry after being evicted for nonpayment, hit his wife with a skillet fracturing her skull. A policeman guards him at home as his wife lingers between consciousness and death. they have a small child.
In Anderson Indiana on Oct 28 reports warn of possible clashes between Anti-Saloon League activists and liquor men as tensions rise over prohibition. Local leaders fear violence as demonstrations and counter protests loom in the city.
Elwood Indiana principals from Muncie Alexandria Hartford City Marion Noblesville and Elwood meet to consider stricter academic standards for players. Elwood's Kramer Grand theater opens October 30. Local tin plate workers note no strong reaction to Pittsburg meeting results after a lodge vote approves a 3 percent reduction.
In Clinton county Indiana the political scene resembles a Chinese puzzle with both sides confident yet little public interest. Republicans report small crowds at meetings while democrats have not held a public speech. Prohibitionists failed to certify their nomination, removing a ticket place and leaving about 200 prohibition votes that could let a third party control the election.
A consideration of unity strategies questions whether candidates should run on a single ticket or appear as multiple candidates on both tickets. The text weighs potential coalitions, balance of power, and electoral viability.
The Charlottesville home of Mrs. Hannah Coffin burned Monday and was insured. An eight year old boy named Chester Mattix was kicked by two horses, breaking his leg. A 2.5 ton generator has arrived and is being installed at the Interurban Company's powerhouse.
In Shelbyville Indiana on October 28 the Ninth district convention gathered with many delegates. W. W. Sniff of Rushville and State Superintendent B L. Allen delivered principal addresses as attendees continued to arrive through the evening.
Eighteen citizens holding free gas franchises in Elwood Indiana filed injunction suits to prevent the gas company from shutting off gas for those who refuse to sign meters and pay ten cents per thousand feet for gas during seven winter months.
In Evansville on October 2 a pair of murder indictments against Wilber S. Sherwell remain pending but are thought to be nolled. He had previously been acquitted in the murder trial of Mrs. George Bailey after a week aboard the jury.
Alexandria police hosted a ball on Monday night with over 300 couples on the floor. Officers from Muncie Anderson Marion Kokomo Elwood Summitville and Orestes attended the event, adding regional turnout to the city social gathering.
Richmond, Indiana report states 18 year old Miss Ima Eubank attempted death by her own hand using poison and a gun. Physicians report she will recover. Despondency followed the death of her lover.
An 18 year old boy named Tull in Monon Indiana died by shooting himself in the head. He was despondent over ill health and his death is reported as self inflicted.
A single evening round of political meetings across multiple towns reports speeches by Gov. Durbin, Courtland Matson, W D Bynum, and others. The coverage notes attendance, issues discussed, and local disturbances, with Derby, Seymour, Muncie, and other communities noted for rallies and remarks.
Three youths from Clark's Hill named Woodworth Clemens and Mitchael were badly hurt after leaping from a moving freight train traveling about 40 miles an hour. The train failed to stop and the incident halted work on the new station as Barnard of the Big Four pledged continued efforts.
An Indianapolis festival association report to the executive committee shows a 7 percent assessment on guarantors. Expenses totaled 429,9.06 with receipts at 28114.45, leaving a deficit of 914,874.61. A motion supported building an indoor coliseum rather than another open air horse show.
A north bound Mississippi Valley passenger train derailed after colliding with cows, killing engineer D C Kehleman and a tramp, and fatally injuring Monroe Hughes, a fireman, in a Sunday night wreck. The incident occurred near New Orleans.
A Brussels doctor Leureaux reports discovering a serum for whooping cough. Injected under the skin in the abdomen, the treatment shows first effects within 48 hours, reduces coughing, and shortens illness. If given at symptom onset, the disease may be cured in eight to ten days, though normally it lasts six to eight weeks.
In Memphis on October 2 the program features a $5,000 free-for-all trotters championship chase with starters Lord Derby The Monk and Chain Shot. A mile dash for $12,000 pits Prince Alert 2 00 54 against Sir Albert S 2 03 57.
An Indianapolis resident, Mrs. J. B. Van Tilburgh, reports years of sciatica and back pain tied to kidney troubles. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huder's drug store, she notes relief from sharp pains and overall kidney improvement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.
At Fort Washakie Wyoming last week Rev Sherman Coolidge a full blood Arapahoe and Grace D Wetherbee a New York socialite were married. The ceremony linked a famed educator and missionary with a daughter of the Manhattan hotel proprietor amid a long courtship from 1900 and earlier visits. Coolidge who is about forty and Grace who is twenty five have a history of correspondence and travel between New York and Wyoming.
Milwaukee report notes Governor La Follette is joined on tour by his wife who sits behind him ready to prompt on topics and to warn when he has gone too far. The wife is praised for discretion and political acumen, keeping him calm as his health recovered from a previous lengthy campaign.
Miss Katie Seirich and Peter Alexander planned a ceremony at St Aloysius church East Liverpool on Monday Rev T M Smythe officiated The groom failed to appear causing anxiety and a delayed elopement style postponement due to confusion over the wedding location telegrams clarified the mix up between East Liverpool and Cincinnati and a long distance phone call resolved the miscommunication.
Wm. J. Wilkson of 231 S Second St Cripple Creek receives word from Johannesburg that his father, long absent since 25 years, died with a fortune of over 1 000 000 and that Wilkson is left 300 000. He plans to travel to South Africa to claim the inheritance after a life in Deadwood and Cripple Creek as a respected miner.
District deputy S G Fitch organized camp No 6615 Modern Woodmen of America in Nashville Brown County with 16 charter members Mrs Albert Sipe 64 a prominent Brown County woman died and Harper 46 died after a sugar cane cut caused blood poisoning and lockjaw requiring burial same day
The funeral services for Elizabeth Cady Stanton will be held privately on a Wednesday in New York. The interment is planned for Woodlawn Cemetery.
A sixth page note in the Sun's real estate and For Sale Miscellaneous sections hints at a bargain item. The prompt directs readers to inspect listings for values and potential deals, typical of classified ads.
Millard F Lester of Plainfield has been arrested in Quincy on suspicion of murdering Frederick Larmore whose body was found shot near his Plainfield home Thursday evening. He denies the charge.
A glance at the Real Estate column on pages six and seven and the For Sale Miscellaneous column shows listings and ads inviting buyers to inspect properties and items for sale. The notices highlight property features, locations, and price cues in a typical mid century newspaper style.
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