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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1902
Page
5
Admiral Brown told the Board of Public Works that Woodruff Place cannot legally be assessed for part of the E. Michigan street sewer cost totaling 2601 dollars. He noted only a full incorporation benefit could allow such partial assessments, leaving anxious residents unable to pay despite willingness.
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League says about 100 saloon licenses have been refused since Sept 1 as part of a statewide remonstrance drive. Attorney Charles Orbison notes campaigns in about 30 counties with aims to broaden to all counties within six months. Refusals occurred in Perkinsville Gosport Clark's Hill Clay City Danville Seymour Knightstown New Castle Paoli Oakland City Corydon Sullivan county Henryville Winamac Independence and Sullivan County towns. Knightstown is dry and Sullivan County is nearly dry with only a few saloons remaining.
In June news, Alice Bertram, torn by past love and present betrayal, attends Millie Evans weddings. At her sister’s ceremony she unexpectedly plays Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, fulfilling years of study and unspoken longing.
The readable text outlines how to use Rough on Rats a rodent control preparation with directions for mixing with food or bread. It mentions dosing on bread and varying amounts such as seven bite servings and price-like figures, though precise amounts read inconsistently.
Christ Ellarcamp of 1625 Prospect street endows a novel saving account for his 12 year old daughter. Every night she asks for a dime and over 12 years the deposits accumulate in a home bank before monthly transfers to a city trust company. He expects she will reach over a thousand dollars by age 21.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen conferred grand honorary membership on President Roosevelt in Chattanooga on Monday. The motion was challenged as unconstitutional but amended and adopted, and Grand Master Sargent gave Roosevelt the grip and password as the assembly cheered. The president expressed thanks.
A railway mail clerk recounts a raw recruit who feared the mail service and trains after bringing a Posey county onion to the Federal building. The rookie fled home to pull onions but needed a doctor’s note and a certificate before continuing.
The battle fleet tied up at Sandy Hook after a bloodless war with the army, while discussions on coastal defenses and range finders highlighted how forts and ships could alter the harbor's safety. The piece argues for stronger coast defenses and monitors to prevent fleet incursions and protect New York City.
Saloon men in Indianapolis vow to operate under a government license if local boards block licenses. P J Hoffbauer denies charges of selling to minors and on Sunday, warning remonstrants will push quart shops if licenses are denied. He predicts increased drunkenness in the First ward and quart establishments as a result.
In Geneva Indiana on September 9 a robber tried to seize the Buffalo Oil Co payroll of over $500 from George Sandy. Sandy spurred a fast horse, the robber swung a whip, was knocked down and run over by the horse and escaped.
Justice Stout officiated two weddings on Monday as Frank Knox wed Blanch Auntney and Samuel Freeman married Janie Brown. Both brides had previous marriages. this was the grooms first wedding.
Lillian Hedstrom a 33 year old Swedish woman who spent four months traveling as a male tramp under the name William Wilson was jailed after attempting to aid Farrell a fellow hobo and pass as a detective. She described sleeping in barns eating frugal meals and surviving by berry picking across New York state. She says Farrell pressured her into the disguise and tramp life.
W C Van Arsdal of the Board of Control says the Indiana Reform School for Boys needs a modern gymnasium to serve as a winter drill hall for instruction in military tactics. Plans include wooden guns this fall and eventual armory, with the school lacking any gym suitable for drill.
Mrs. Sarah Rumley mother of the late Judge Walter Q Gresham longtime public figure and secretary of state under Cleveland celebrated her ninety ninth birthday at her home near New Albany Ind Active in community duties she once hosted a dinner for 100 guests Her eight children included William Gresham of St Paul and Maude Gresham Both of her five sons who joined the federal army in 1861 served prominently Walter Q Gresham later held top U S posts alongside Col Benjamin Gresham a Mexican War veteran cavalry leader in the Potomac army
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