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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
3
Richard Croker, former Tammany boss, reportedly tires of his dairy experiment at Wantage and plans to sail to New York soon. He will visit his brother in Ireland before departure to inspect creameries and start a new dry farm.
Western Union and Postal Telegraph managers say the proposed substitution of girls for boys in messenger service will not be adopted in Indianapolis. While Omaha and Chicago report good results, local executives cite weather exposure and public sentiment concerns, noting boys earn $19 to $25 monthly and perform well.
"Banks" the SUN newsboy who switched to ice business reports Chicago as the newsboys paradise. He notes they get board and room and $3.50 per day, work part time, and have time to watch races and roll the bones. He jokes about becoming a Chicagoan at first chance.
The criminal known as Red Finley was captured by police Sunday morning. He faced charges for beating his wife his mother and a man named Edwards who tried to intervene. Authorities also suspect his involvement in a Davis hold up Friday night.
Two prisoners charged with burglary escaped from the Bedford county jail by sawing bars in a revolving cage and crawling through a screening passage to the sheriff’s residence area. The sheriff’s family intervened, preventing a wider breakout as a third inmate was found in the opening. no violence occurred and other prisoners did not attempt further escapes. Greenfield Carnival selects Daisy Patterson as queen over Fannie Brooks with 7038 to 3332 votes.
Advertised slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin's with a guarantee. The Sun liner ad urges readers to visit Office 121 13 E Oniont and call both phones for more details. The copy promises the cost is trifling and results are guaranteed.
A sharp tornado struck a Chicago & Northwestern train near Meridian Minnesota on September 1. Three killed and 35 injured, five fatally. The engine sped to escape, and oil fires were fought by survivors. Conductor Kenzie aided victims despite injuries. The storm path was about 100 feet wide.
A special nonstop through train will depart Indianapolis at 7 26 a m and reach Louisville at 10 15 a m. On return the train will leave Louisville Main street station at 3 p m.
Partial OCR describes train fares and times between Terre Haute and Greencastle with a trip from Indianapolis at 7 26 a m and a returning special leaving Terre Haute at 1 30. The text is fragmented and some figures are unclear.
Reports say Mt. Pelee in Martinique erupted on Aug 21 sending dust and darkness across Guadeloupe and nearby islands. Ash drift covers Port-au-Pitre and Basse Terre, with loud detonations heard in St John Antigua Roseau Dominica as telegraph links to Martinique remain interrupted.
Winchester Indiana reports the contract for a new city building will be let on September 17. Many architects are sending in plans. The Garrett and Puckett families held their annual reunion at Jackson's Lake on Saturday, noting they were the first settlers in Randolph County and prominent in its history.
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