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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
Mrs. Florence Warner, 26, suffered severe burns when an epileptic seizure caused her head to fall into a blazing grate at 2825 McPherson. Her hair and face were burned, husband and children aided in tearing away flames, and she was taken to City Hospital by ambulance led by Dr. Schenk.
Testimony in Stevens trial shows police have not arrested operators of slow slot machines. Keepers testified machines were running in saloons and had not yet been seized. investigations by the police were pending.
Murderer Orn haver faces an appeal after his lawyer Henrys id says there is a gleam of hope. The attorney has filed the case with the supreme court seeking relief from the judgment.
Judge Stubbs sentenced John Powell to the works for carrying concealed weapons after a police court seizure. Frank Samuels and Julius Winslow received sentences Tuesday for insulting young girls. Powell, found drunk Tuesday night, had rocks in his pocket near festival grounds on Washington Street.
Millie Watson, formerly of Indianapolis, shot at W. W. Cummins who manages the Columbia hotel in Greenfield. A bullet pierced Cummins’ sleeve and lodged in the wall before being blocked by A. J. E. Lynch. Watson was arrested.
Ladoga Indiana hosts a large corn carnival starting Thursday as the town stays busy despite rising coal prices. Local residents cheer the event and prepare for festivities.
An article argues a diet favoring grains vegetables and milk for most people, with meat limited. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe daily aid to digestion, noting they stimulate gastric glands and increase hydrochloric acid secretion without containing harmful drugs.
Five masked men seized the town marshal and blew the bank safe at the Exchange Bank in Gardner Illinois taking about 400 dollars. They escaped on a Chicago bound train after drilling the vault with dynamite. The marshal was bound and gagged but unharmed elsewhere. explosions drew local residents minutes after the robbery.
Winnipeg dispatch reports about 1,600 Doukhobour settlers entering Yorktown with infants and sick on stretchers. They seek to convert locals and abandon the weak behind. Authorities fear potential violence as more exiles leave their villages and a child dies during the march.
Mr and Mrs Von Boress of Indianapolis travel home from New York where they landed Tuesday. He is a wealthy Hungarian horse fancier seeking a top American jockey to bring back. He named his best horse Indiana. Miss Holman recently married and broke an engagement with Italian inventor Marconi.
The United States steel company will build the largest lake steamer fleet, costing over $10,000,000. The steel combine has contracted all berths at the American ship-building company yards for the coming year, reserving only a few small berths. The arrangement aims to wipe out competition among ore vessel builders.
Springfield report says Governor Yates diagnosed with typhoid fever after examination by Dr. J C Taylor on Wednesday. The physician expresses no fear of a serious outcome and notes the governor is under care at this time.
Telegraph equipment connected with Western Union offices has been installed at the police station. The change speeds message delivery and removes the need for a messenger. Charles T. McIntyre, longtime telegraph operator and secretary to Capt. Gerber, now heads the unit.
The Home heating and lighting company reports its new boilers have been installed. While connections were being made, hot water was shut off briefly but officials say no further trouble is expected. Several houses were without heat on Tuesday.
A list of births with parents and addresses. many deaths and illnesses with ages and conditions. marriages listed. property additions and repairs noted for multiple residents. Notable entries include Elizabeth Collins brain injury, Rebecca Bristley apoplexy, Ethel Cummings pneumonia, Jordan Montgomery heart condition, and Henrietta Swope with address and asset note.
Announcements unfold of Miss Alia Bachman and Herman Lieber Jr engagement. Wedding trips and visits are noted for Mr and Mrs Harry Hammond Mrs W R Goodwin and Rev J A Goodwin family. Nona Reagan weds Ned B Nelson in Tabernacle Church. Receptions planned for Dr George Moore and Rev G L Mackintosh. State weddings list includes couples in Kokomo Fort Wayne Richmond Vincennes Milwaukee.
The New Jersey steamboat company begins yard work in Wilmington, Delaware on a steel side wheeler built to reach 25 knots. Led by Chanler Morse, keel is laid for a $1,000,000 river mammoth to debut July 1 next year, with 388 foot length and palatial interiors. It will be longer and faster than the Adirondack and aims to connect with Adirondack service and fast trains to the west.
The St Joseph training school club will meet Thursday with Mrs Laskey and each member should bring at least one candidate for membership as the club aims to double its numbers before Christmas. The supreme court upheld a Marion superior court ruling on custody of Henry Bullock's four year old daughter, saying the child's welfare is the chief consideration and custody should be with a parent. Burdock Blood Slimmers advertised as a remedy for constipation and digestive regulation.
Walter Harding also known as James Morgan a transfer wagon driver was arrested by Detectives Asch and Manning on grave disturbing charges. He allegedly aided a gang stealing bodies from Bridgeport and Round Hill cemeteries with Pedigo’s body later found at Physio medical college. Cantrell provided information leading to the arrest.
W Eriel operates the Main Cigar Store at 108 Monument Place in the English Block offering wholesale and retail tobacco products.
Sunday timetable note mentions a special fast train via Cincinnati. depart 7 15 a m stopping only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton return 6 20 p m on the sixth and seventh pages of The Sun Friday and Saturday offering real estate to rent exchange and for sale and the For Sale Miscellaneous column are profitable reading
Toledo news reports actor Robert Mantell submitted to an X-ray operation on October 29. Doctors found his shoulder blade in rapid decay and a surgical operation will be required to remove diseased bone and muscle portions to save his arm.
The Warner's Safe Cure Company of Rochester N Y offers a free trial bottle and a medical booklet on kidney liver and bladder diseases with disease specific prescriptions and testimonials. The offer requires mentioning reading The Indianapolis Sun and is guaranteed genuine by the publisher.
The first snow of the season covered Buffalo on Wednesday morning. The item HMS promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia with symptoms of distress after meals. It also notes a 10 cent shave at Phoenix Barber Shop located at 633 E Market St, Buffalo.
Three daily first class trains run between Indianapolis and Dayton with no car changes. Depart Indianapolis 8 10 a m arrive Dayton 10 87 a m. 3 06 p m to 5 57 p m. 7 15 p m to 10 10 p m. Tickets and information at 48 W Washington st and Union station. W W Richardson District Passenger Agent. The Columns Sun Friday and Saturday offering real estate to rent exchange and for sale.
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