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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
18
An unidentified man in Muncie suffers a fatal head injury after being thrown from a moving freight train. Authorities investigate the incident as a possible crime or accident with local witnesses questioned.
Oxsar McDuffie, 30, was found dead near Clover Leaf tracks east of Michigantown Indiana. The coroner suspects murder with a hatchet blade after a five inch wound to the head. He wore George Vines's coat containing letters including one to Wines at Frankfort. police seek Wines with no success.
In Louisville May 31 a coroner jury finds Minnie Reasor died from being thrown from a third story window by unknown persons. Police pursue leads as witnesses testified and an autopsy is planned. no suspect named yet.
Terre Haute Indiana May 31 The Central Labor Union will convene delegates from nearby labor groups to add Terre Haute merchants who joined the Citizens Protective League to an unfair list. The drive targets merchants supporting the league and aims to pressure settlement of the street railway strike. Despite the boycott, local industry runs at full capacity and demand remains high.
The Indiana University senior class selected A Scrap of Paper by Raymond Lawrence Hall and Raleigh Baxter Buzzaird as this year’s commencement farce. The $10 prize for best farce drew wide student competition with both authors as sophomores. Hall belongs to Sigma Nu Strut and Fret and the Owls. Buzzardt to Strut and Fret.
At a Westerville college chapel meeting Otterbein University President W G Scott announced gifts totaling 4753 on pledges to reach 400 by May 11 and 1 pledged only if 20000 more is raised by Jan 1 16 The first pledges came from John Hurwitt Hillsboro and John Thomas Johnstown for 6 and 7 dollars.
Gustave A Efroymson of Indianapolis and Philip Alder of Lebanon sue Adolph Strauss in Anderson Indiana for 20000 damages each over libel claims tied to stock appraisal during a store sale. They allege Strauss accused appraisers of conspiring with Robert Grimes to inflate value. In Fort Wayne a separate action seeks 10400 for a Ringling circus elephant incident and a six year old plaintiff through a next friend.
The bulletin reports Mae Armacast and J Ralph Lewis secretly wed May 8 after Purdue ceremonies. It notes Mahlon Roe and Grace Byers marry in Richmond and reside in Eaton Ohio. Other items cover locust swarms near Terre Haute, temperance efforts in Muncie, and carnival preparations in Alexandria.
Monticello Indiana May 31 Captain William Guthrie nominated by acclamation by Democrats of the Tenth district. Guthrie, Spanish American War veteran, formerly Republican, has swung between parties. Local Democrats also nominated a county ticket. Other snippets cover Owen county Republicans and Clinton county Democrat tickets. Franklin county notes minor party activity amid broader Indiana primary reporting.
Miss Anna Lane and Dr. W E Lingelbach wed in Philadelphia after a Bainbridge upbringing. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father with Ruth and Birdie Lane as attendants. Guests from Greencastle and Crawfordsville attended. a wedding dinner followed before the couple departed for Cleveland and then Europe aboard the Palatia. They plan to return to Philadelphia in the fall.
Fragmentary textile advertisement lists India linen widths and qualities with per yard pricing and enthusiastic claims about extra fine sheer fabrics. The text mentions 28 inch width se quality 19c yard and extra fine sheer linen with a vivid sales pitch.
Pure white pearl buttons offered in 33 percent sizes at 8 cents per dozen. Light weight dress shields in No 2 size priced at 19 cents per pair and 15 cents per pair for another No 2 size. Belt hose supporters Latin belt priced at 2 cents. Tape in all widths listed at 3 cents quality.
Fragmentary catalog note lists white Valenciennes galloons and wave laces 2 to 3 percent inches wide with regular 12 percent qualities. Mentions special prices per yard and multiple yardage indicators.
The findings note the largest attendance at a local funeral in years. The Rev. Mr. Trout of the Methodist Church presided, signaling a solemn community observance in New Albany Indiana.
A New York Tribune note describes a reporter who, after traveling from Boston’s West End to Chelsea, failed to recall the man he sought and drifted into a humorous misadventure about memory and timing.
A large storeroom measuring 18 by 110 feet is available for rent at 109 North Pennsylvania street. A. M. de Souchet, agent, 24 Lemcke building.
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