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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
6
George Griffith, about 70, of Southport, suffered serious injuries when the rear of his express wagon was struck by a street car on St Delaware street Friday afternoon. He was dragged between the shaft and wheel while the horse ran away, and injured about the head and side.
A rapid warning run to alert occupants of danger ends tragically as the messenger is struck down, suffering extensive injuries with nearly every bone in his body broken. The incident underscores the peril faced by observers trying to relay warnings in danger zones.
A Madison cow swung its tail striking Mrs. Nellie Willough by in the right eye. Inflammation developed and vision was permanently destroyed.
Edward Graves of Harrodsburg, 25, jailed on an attempted murder charge in Bloomington Indiana, attempted suicide by hanging to a jail cage bar. He was found alive and expected to recover.
In Elwood Indiana the digging graves and relics from a vanished Indian era surface near Deer Creek. Bones and weapons are unearthed in gravel pits while settlers recall annual powwows and buried dead.
The body of the unidentified man killed by a Monon train was exhumed and reburied after orders by the coroner. Citizens and railroad workers objected, raising funds to have the remains washed and re-clothed before they were reinterred Thursday evening.
The university board of trustees elected Judge G. L. Reinhard as dean of law to succeed Prof. W. P. Rogers and as vice-president to succeed Dr. Bryan. Prof. H. B. Clemens of Mount Vernon was chosen as associate professor of law. R. M. Melburn and F. M. Springer were named acting professors of law for the fall spring and winter terms respectively.
New Castle Indiana September 5. William Nipp a 60 year old section man was instantly killed by a Big Four train while working near a crossing and warning an approaching rig. The tragedy halted work as investigators reviewed the scene.
Richmond report notes a two day min isteries trial in progress evaluating Rev J C Murray of Gammon Theological Seminary Atlanta Ga. verdicts show Murray fully vindicated. Other items include typhoid cases in LT Bernice and a series of local notes from towns such as Dunkirk Lexington and Mecca detailing deaths marriages and civic updates.
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