15 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
1
Indiana observed the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death by wearing red carnations. The Indianapolis Sun’s suggestion spread nationwide with pink carnations seen in Indianapolis and many churches and civic groups, including streetcar conductors and various clubs, honoring the late president.
In Anderson Indiana on September 15 a staff correspondent notes the read carnation as a widely recognized badge of sorrow for the dead President McKinley reflecting public grief and official mourning customs across cities.
Secretary of State William R. Day delivered the principal address at the McKinley memorial services in Canton while Mrs. McKinley visited his grave and laid red carnations. In Buffalo a vast public meeting filled City Convention Hall with flags and tributes to the president amid church references to the tragedy.
In New York City on September 15 the anniversary of President McKinney's death was observed across churches. Following a suggestion from the Indianapolis Sun, many attendees wore red carnations in the streets and during services, as noted by The Evening Sun and other major papers.
Frank Ford, hauled in in Blackwell's saloon Friday by Detectives Kinney and Lancaster, remains jailed on a concealed weapons charge. Officials fear he may be the escaped Dayton jail inmate, though descriptions conflict. Rumors place him as an anarchist. police plan to keep him jailed through President Roosevelt's Indianapolis visit next week. Ford grows morose and refuses interviews, offering only that he hopes to be out in a week. Roosevelt's Indianapolis visit is anticipated early next week.
The Street Car Company began a five minute car service on the Central-ave line Monday and will add a five minute service on Illinois st to the fair grounds Tuesday. Inspectors will monitor sufficiency on both lines, with more cars added as needed. Vice-President Jones pledged full service and even a one minute schedule if required, with up to 1000 cars possible. College-ave tracks will be used during fair week to ease Central-ave traffic despite ongoing repairs.
The Indianapolis Street Railway Company will place 25 more large street cars into service this winter. Arrival is expected in October and distribution will be among the various lines. Winter cars will be deployed on all routes as work to replace and convert cars starts in October.
Painter wanted chair caning wanted two drivers wanted at once two houses on one lot for sale boy 14 or 15 years old wanted good washwoman wanted situation wanted as dishwasher girls wanted for general housework experienced hardwood floor layers wanted modern nine room house for sale modern eight room house for sale German Catholic prayer book lost cabinet makers wanted household goods for sale furnished rooms for rent good white girl wanted at once
A North Indiana hotel hosted a three day Modern Woodmen field workers session led by J. G. Bruce of Indianapolis and Oscar F. Avery of Logansport. Attendance neared 200, with a debate on changing plans and talks on recruitment methods. The group reports $1.15 billion in insurance in force and plans a large gathering in Indianapolis next June.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covering the 36 hours ending 8 p m September 16. Describes fair conditions with Monday night and Tuesday becoming increasingly cloudy and warmer. Early temperatures noted at 7 am 46, noon 66, 2 pm 67, and noted generally fair and warmer statewide.
Regular cars will begin running on the Plainfield interurban line with trial trips completed Monday. The Belt tracks crossing at Oliver avenue was closed after a late Sunday night bridge work allowing use of Indianapolis Street Railway Company cars for now due to limited bridge height over White river.
The Golden Jubilee State Fair opens with no admission on Monday as preparations fill the grounds. Exhibits for sheep, cattle, plows, and farming implements crowd the tents and buildings while court sessions begin in the Administration building with Reagan as prosecutor and White as judge.
The article explains messenger shortages arise when school starts as truants are busy and older youths seek factory work during prosperity. It notes vacation brings plentiful messengers and blames the District Telegraph Company manager for delays rather than personal fault.
A fire in Albany Indiana damaged the I O O F block on Sunday, destroying a major building in the town. The structure, among the best in Albany, had stood less than four years and the loss is estimated at $20,000.
Peru Indiana September 15 Isaac Friend 66 hanged himself Monday morning believing his friends were not treating him right. The incident is noted in local reports as a tragic suicide with no further details given.
Reports from Tacoma and San Francisco describe unprecedented wildfires in northwestern Oregon and southern Washington. Death toll feared above 100 with hundreds homeless and millions in property losses. Fire destroys Palmer and ensnares campers near Mount Helena as smoke drifts 1000 miles inland over California.
Lavina Surie, 97, underwent arm amputation at city hospital due to gangrene after a fall. Dr Gray says she will recover, calling it one in ten thousand and a marvel to physicians. Despite grave early danger, she withstood the shock well for age. gangrene risk subsided.
Louis Bolen and his wife were injured when a buggy they rode in was struck by an Illinois car at Illinois and Twenty-ninth streets. Bolen suffered a crushed leg and later refused amputation at City Hospital, despite doctors warning of blood poisoning.
The body of Rev. William Haley who died in Pueblo Colorado Friday lay in state at St Johns church Monday It was sent on to New Haven Connecticut Monday afternoon Haley was formerly of Indianapolis
A fragment references New Pianos 16 and up and Wulschners feed horse Janus Dustress Oats. THE SUN liners appear, offering opportunities. The text asserts familiarity with opportunities and guarantees results.
In St Louis on September 15 Chas Gutke a suspected boodle alderman lies in city jail unable to post a $45,000 bond while his 20 year old son Eugene dies at the family home from consumption. The news of the death grieves the father deeply as he faces possible prosecution in legislative scandals.
Charles Moore wearing blue and pink tights cavorted at Washington and Pennsylvania streets Saturday night attracting a crowd. He attempted somersaults, bumped a street car, and was knocked down. City dispensary found his bones intact. He faced a drunk charge and resides at 328 East Washington Street after performing contortionist stunts in saloons.
Caleb Johnson driving a horse crashed through a 12 by 12 foot plate glass window at the Granger store on West Washington street shortly before noon Monday. Wye driver and Albert Shultz were badly injured. Johnson and Shultz sustained cuts and bruises as onlookers and Officer Al Smith assisted after the shattered plate glass injured bystanders.
Dorothy Richey a 1 year 10 month old girl dies after a caller at 819 Fort Wayne avenue playfully tossed her into the air and she fell. The injury led to spinal meningitis, confirmed by Dr. G Edwards. The family, Mr. and Mrs. John Richey, colored, resided at 226 Arcist.
New York reports that John Lebrange is in City Hospital after eating a large fruit pie sent by a young woman he briefly argued with about cooking. He swallowed two tiny china dolls hidden inside the crust, a practical joke that required removal by doctors.
A large starter for the week arrives as Edward C. Fletcher of Indianapolis, now in New York, sends a 2500 dollar donation. The institute fund reaches 74000 dollars after Saturday small subs add 1500. Secretary Brown notes the total and the ongoing fundraising pace.
The plan outlines President Roosevelt's reception in Indianapolis with a specific marching route from the Washington Street crossing to the Columbia Club and back to Union Station. It describes escorts, including mounted police, infantry, Battery A, and dignitaries, plus the location of the Spanish American War veterans encampment and lodging arrangements at the State House. Maj. C. C. Hage is expected to attend.
Fred Williams, 27, a laborer, was declared insane Monday and confined in the workhouse, restrained to prevent harm. John Aspinwall, 45, a saw filer, was also declared insane.
New Castle Indiana on September 15 C E Justice a well known resident was robbed of his watch and 7 18 Sunday night He was struck on the head with a club and rendered unconscious for several bows
20 per cent money on call touched the high level in New York trading on Monday but did not stay at that rate for long. The brief spike indicates liquidity pressure and rapid adjustment in interbank lending amid market jitters.
Lincoln City sets October 1 dedication with Central Traffic Association half fare from 150 miles. Governor's party travels by Pennsylvania Railroad, visits Louisville horse show, then returns via Evansville and St. Joseph hotel. John C. Black to deliver oration. Rev Daniel J. Ryan to give invocation. Knightstown music leads patriotic solos. Knightstown Orphans Home band to accompany.
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers hurried to Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, after a sudden call from President Mitchell. At United Mine Workers headquarters no details were released about his errand. Editor Sexton of the United Mine Workers Journal warned that settlements would hinge on concessions to strikers or arbitration by operators, denying other claimed bases for settlement.
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