This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
2
Cincinnati sees serious coal shortages with dealers warning supplies may last 20 to 40 days. Prices were raised by 50 cents per ton to four dollars as river levels threaten delivery. relief hinges on rains lifting the river so Pittsburg coal fleet can move.
W. C. Liller former adjutant-general of the order, claims he will break up the Spanish-American War Veterans at a Hotel Imperial supper with delegates. He threats amid ongoing factional tensions after his deposition by Commander in Chief Coryell and calls into question the patching of the rift.
Denver authorities report lawyers for Winfield Scott Stratton heirs gather evidence to show he was of unsound mind when making his will. They also challenge the document as denying Young Stratton his day in court and cite the Tilden case where a will depriving a beneficiary of court review was void.
In New York Bay on Wednesday nine faith cure converts were baptized amid a ten days jubilee convention by Jersey City based followers. The immersion occurred despite a keen northeast wind as part of the event.
An American woman in Munich credits Postum Food Coffee with curing coffee related dyspepsia and nervousness. She notes her daughter’s support, the surprising taste, and the return of calm health after switching from coffee. She plans continued use and cites Postum’s maker Battle Creek Michigan.
William H. Traub, labeled mayor of his town quarter, complained to the city health department that the Big Four railroad owns several acres of uncut weeds near his Belmont Avenue home. He refuses special treatment, arguing others must cut weeds too. Dr. Carter of the board noted Traub’s anger may stem from his own weed-removal obligation.
Dublin dispatch reports a train carrying the Twenty first Lancers and their chargers derailed near Carrick Fergus on Thursday. The men escaped unharmed while many horses were killed.
Terry McGovern spoke with the Louisville mayor on a small consolation party. Frank Erne and Jimmy Brit signed to box 20 rounds before the Yosemite Club in San Francisco. Young Corbett remains unsettled by the Kentucky court ruling. An advance sale of 32000 dollars signals strong interest as the Corbett McGovern fight likely moves to San Francisco for the winter boxing carnival lasting a week.
Frank J. McKee, 26, a former Philadelphia resident living at the Golden Eagle hotel, used dynamite to wreck the hotel at 4 30 am Thursday and then killed himself. He is believed driven by jealousy over Louise Brandt, the proprietor, who had cut him. McKee reportedly had substantial money saved but recently drew a small amount from a building association. Brandt’s daughter was cited as a personal interest, and Brandt and her husband were thrown into a cellar but uninjured. other guests escaped.
Democratic headquarters established in every ward with ward committeemen in charge. Offices will host precinct meetings and handle clerical campaign work with day and evening hours. Lists ward by ward locations and names of committeemen and centers in Center outside and inside areas.
Clifford Pryor a 19 year old colored worker from 130 Alvord Street was treated at City Dispensary after a four inch forehead wound. Doctors said the cut appeared to be a razor slash but Pryor claimed he fell against scales and there was no fight.
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will hold its annual meeting in Indianapolis on October 7 and 8. The agenda mirrors typical sessions with annual reports showing prosperity and the election of officers. Many candidates seek grand outer guard as it leads to higher posts, a five year ladder.
Erasmus White father of Archie White of the American Securities Company was found stark naked wandering in a cornfield near Blackhand. He could not talk and resisted clothing attempts. a blanket was placed on him until brought to Newark. Doctors attribute the condition to sudden withdrawal from alcohol after heavy overindulgence. recovery expected. Archie White and Rollin White were notified.
District Attorney Jerome and police dismiss William H. Young claim that a degenerate named Billing killed Mrs. Pulitzer. Trial slated within 30 days with October grand jury likely to hear witnesses. Attorney Hart for the defense presses the case as doctors weigh insanity as a possible defense.
A Michigan bound newspaper man encounters two women on a slow stop train. An elderly mourner and a younger woman reunite, the latter revealing she performed at the elderly lady's husband's funeral, rekindling memory.
John Ruckelshaus argues it is the city's duty to catch grave robbers while Mayor Bookwalter questions legality of receiving or concealing stolen bodies and criticizes detectives for not patrolling rural areas or city doors. The dialogue centers on law, enforcement, and responsibility.
In Yorktown on September 25 a Gloucester clerk filed what may be the state’s oldest marriage license. Solomon Lewis aged 102 and his wife SD, both Black, wed at New Mount Zion church with Rev. James Smith officiating. Solomon, once a slave, recalls the 1812 war era and a lineage stretching to a grandmother born aboard a slave ship. The ceremony drew a large mixed crowd of whites and African Americans and drew county-wide interest.
Burlington Iowa Mrs. George Claflin hanged herself in a demented act. Port Arthur Texas deputy marshal Smith and a Mexican were killed in a riot. Amsterdam Boer generals appeal for funds to aid South Africa destitution. Fort Worth Texas rumors of major Texas mine consolidations backed by Rock Island railroad.
William Harvey of 716 Iowa Street, known to have fits of temporary insanity and who vanishes roughly every two months, is reported missing again after two weeks. Police are monitoring for his return.
Riverhead announces Louis Disbrow has been indicted by the Suffolk county grand jury for the murder of Clarence Foster and the woman known as Dimple Lawrence. Disbrow, described as a handsome youth, faces a grave accusation in the latest local crime report.
Birth notices show William and Mayme Baker a girl, William and Clella Ap a boy, Albert H. and Mary Hall a girl, August and Christina Mall a girl, Edward G. and Wilhelmina Keyler a boy, Harry C. and Bertha Nields a girl, Henry and Maggie Russell a girl, Michael and Ella McCormick a boy, William R. and Martha Watson a boy, with hospital cases of Cordelia Murrell and infants with Bright's disease enteroenteritis marasmus and other ailments. Many marriages follow including Charles Wright and Adale Laney, Charles R. Thornburgh and Flora G. Martin, Azra Roberts and Elsie Alfont, William A. Brown and Edith M. Bettice, John Dietz and Effie M. Hughes, Oscar Jones and Florence Pelton, and numerous other couples listed.
A typed notice lists multiple properties and improvements with owners and addresses. Cottages at various corner and street locations are priced around 500 dollars, sheds 15, porches 50, frame dwellings 800, porches and stables 125, dwellings 800, cottages 500, barns 40, remodeling 90, sheds 25, porches 800, a Schiller street addition 250, and a cottage 1308 at a near Carson area. names include J A Disseth 6O L Ray Henry Hibler A C Parker J W Graham Hugh McDonald E Henschel Martin Reiffel W A Bell C Watson Zimmerman John Marshall H Woelke and Fenneman.
Terry McGovern offers to box four rounds with brother Hughey at the Kentucky state fair this week without pay to show he is not the vicious figure seen in reports. State Fair Association president L. L. Dorsey accepts the plan and the bout will be Friday afternoon with Judge Field, who granted the Injunction in the McGovern Corbett fight, set to witness.
A collage of local business blurbs and ads including a wallpaper sale at 2 to 4 cents patterns, auto storage and repair in Indiana, a dental college accepting patients 8 am to 5 pm, and a Detroit rail schedule. Also lists Pursell address, Cordray shops, and Winstow’s soothing syrup for teething children at 25 cents a bottle.
The Indiana G A R and W R C train leaves Indianapolis Sunday Oct 5 at 3 05 pm and arrives Washington noon next day. Round trip fare 13 30 sleeper 4 double berth low rates from all stations with stopovers. Through vestibulated sleepers daily Oct 3 4 and 5. Other daily trains 3 30 and 8 10 am 3 05 5 and 7 15 pm. Field headquarters at Fifteenth and G sts Washington for G A R and friends. For information contact W W Richardson Indianapolis.
The Sun's advert claims 80 liners guarantee results and urges readers to try them. It provides contact numbers 890 and an address at 121-123 E. Obiost for office inquiries.
A Lafayette Indiana Ninth street car rolled down a steep hill after the motorman lost control. Panic caused passengers to jump with several injured. Louis Kimmel of Washington DC suffered a fractured shoulder and Joseph W Linn was knocked unconscious. The car stopped after crossing a half block.
Advertisement notes a Denison barber shop offering modern styles and compressed air, plus dry cleaning by Marstadt's dye house successor Brill & Co. It promotes O. J. Kidd & Co. wallpaper and interior decoration, a Sun serial tale Professional Brethren, and a Dayton to Indianapolis rail special with round trip fares and ticket validity details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.