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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

6

Coal shortfall forces Scranton schools to close

In Scranton Pennsylvania the local Board of Control warns coal shortages may force the public schools to shut their doors. A separate note from Springfield Colorado reports Lawney Franks, long missing son of Marion Franks of Xenia, has been found after appearing with his father by chance while the boy sought a ride. They met in Springfield as Franks prepared to start a Panhandle run. The reunion follows six years of separation with Lawney then nine years old.

Scranton Board of Control Springfield, CO Lawney Franks Marion Franks Xenia Panhandle Road Franks Lad

The Stylish Man's Apparel for Fall and Winter Shoes

Saks & Co. shoe manager J H Dixon outlines fall and winter trends. Patent colt and patent kid dominate, with velour calf replacing box calf. dull finish and tan shoes seen as less timely. Styles emphasize narrow toes, close soles, and plain London toe full dress options.

J. H. Dixon Saks & Co Patent Colt

Cries Behind the Crab Apple Tree Love and Ambition

A spring scene by a crab apple tree frames a couple where the man pursues power and a political future while the woman abandons love for a hard won career. After ten years of waiting she reveals she loves him no more, choosing work over romance as their paths diverge forever.

I Forgive You Under the Apple Blossoms

A tormented lover pleads for forgiveness as memory and sorrow test his heart. She remains calm and urges him to forget while he laments loss and seeks mercy from God. She reassures him of mercy as petals drift and he bows to kiss the fallen blossoms in tears.

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Tops Balloon Escape From Newsboys Chase

A yellow dog named Tops, missing for weeks in Ohio and Pennsylvania, floated aloft tied to a red balloon after a fairground prank. Newsboys chased the ascent as Tops drifted north on Pennsylvania street toward the fair grounds, with dozens following. Latest reports say Tops passed the quarter pole in northern Michigan, bound for a global circuit.

Tops Ohio Pennsylvania Thirty-fourth St Fair Grounds Pennsylvania St North Star Michigan

Acrobats Brazil and Aiton Star Visitor Mr. Furnas Returns

Arthur Furnas known as Art Brazil of the Brazil and Aiton troupe drops in on his parents at 236 E Tenth St He rose from early gymnastic feats to global circus fame with Ringling He claims innovations like the perch pole act and balances a table with a partner atop it He recalls a lifelong pull between circus life and business and notes he is 40 years old and weighs 155 pounds.

Arthur Furnas Art Brazil Brazil Aiton John Furnas Tenth St Mr.Furnas Alton Furnas Dayton Chicago Milwaukee Ringling Chicago Coliseum Indianapolis London Paris

Indiana Superintendent backs college graduate teachers

Frank T. Jones state superintendent collects statistics to defend a wage law tying teacher salaries to license exam grades. He says the law has a wholesome effect and should not be repealed, while advocating that every teacher be a college graduate despite protests from southern districts.

Jones Frank T. Jones Ohio County Indianapolis Indiana

Taggart Fourth Term Ambition Revived in Indianapolis

Democratic insiders discuss reviving Thomas Taggart for a fourth mayoral term in Indianapolis. Critics argue against it citing Taggart’s influence on the South Side and party prospects. Alternatives mentioned include A. A. McKain John W. Holtzman Joseph E. Bell with others like T. B. Laycock and M. B. Wilson also considered.

A. A. McKain McKain Indianapoli John W. Holtzman Joseph E. Bell Holtzman Bell Taggart T. B. Laycock M. B. Wilson

Wells Hair Tone Promotes New Departure In Care

An old advertisement touts Wells Hair Tone as a superior hair preparation promising reduced shedding and a cool refreshing feel. It claims no oil and a natural look while highlighting benefits like cleaner, wavier, life-like hair and relief from dandruff itching and hair loss.

Democrats Use Negative Strategy To Leave Fight For Republicans

A unnamed Democrat explains a fall local campaign plan to let Republicans battle for them saying we will do nothing. He claims party leaders lost popular support and a new Moses is needed, so Democrats stay quiet to avoid political defeat.

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Is Barton a marked man in old robbery memories

The piece recalls a previous hold up of restaurant man Barton on Illinois Street. Writings from S. M. Sexton of the United Mine Workers Journal describe a winter night encounter when two men tried to seize Sexton and implied Barton’s danger status. He reports striking one assailant while another’s blow grazed his head, then fleeing. A month later he notices two men trailing him near the Blind Asylum, suspecting they are the same would be bandits.

Earth Heaven B. V. Barton N_ .Illinois sr S. M. Sexton United Mine Workers’ Journal Barton Mr. Sexton Illinois-st Ill- Nois-St North-st G. A. Schnull Mr. Barton N. Minots St Blind Asylum

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