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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
3
Reports from Marseilles on April 4 describe panic over a submarine blast tied to the Bambara voyage to Senegal. The vessel, carrying 35 officers and men with six passengers, is feared split into pieces after a critical explosion near Gibraltar.
Louise Kinsella of Lawrence sued Lowell and Haverhill Street Railway Co for 11000 damages after a streetcar malfunctions left her wrist badly wrench ed and needing amputation prep. A jury awarded the full amount plus costs in Raleigh, Massachusetts.
April reports indicate United States Steel Corporation earnings for March near 14 million dollars with January through March totaling around 2 million. The coming report is expected to show 200 thousand cash on hand and 220 million cash assets, while current year net earnings are projected to exceed last year’s by substantial margin. Morgan predicts prosperity continues despite market chatter.
An April broadcast from Canton’s Businessmen’s Fair touts secrecy and easy divorces for matrimony unhappy couples. Citizens’ meetings promote Canton as South Dakota’s divorce hub, arguing Sioux Falls is not the center. Five recent arrivals at Rudolph hotel illustrate Canton’s growth, with claims of $206,000 annual revenue from outsiders.
An appeal for troops is issued by the Columbus brewing company as drivers strike. Governor Nash refuses to deploy soldiers until civil authorities exhaust their power. The protest disrupts beer deliveries with wagons moved to block fires and alter routes.
April 4 reports show a tight mayoral race with Harrison seeking a fourth term amid strong Democratic support and anti Gallon League activity. Stewart, Marron, and Galcon League ties appear in betting and public interest remains high as the race narrows.
Hand of Tookridge, 98 Highlind avenue, employed at Mer tz Walker saw mill, severely cut on Saturday while operating a power saw. Dr Towles at City Dispensary dressed the wound.
The article reports President Roosevelt urging restraint in speech to avoid causing offense or inviting trouble. It quotes him stressing careful language and friendly expressions while promoting prudent foreign policy. A separate brief notes a robbery at Woolen Mills on Washington Street, where burglars entered George Merritt Woolen Mills and stole cloth valued at $18.50.
Gideon Crull of Hagerstown Indiana and Jacob Crull of Milford Illinois, half brothers, learned they were alive after believing each other dead for decades. Their father left the county 30 years ago and vanished. Jacob had enlisted in correspondence and learned of Gideon in Noblesville. They planned to live near each other, with Jacob recounting a life of captivity among Indians and travels before settling in Milford, Illinois.
London reports the Balkans situation seen as critical by government and diplomats. A British- French split potential looms if France can be detached from Russia, with England, France, and Italy aligned against Russia and Austria as the Kaiser looms. Britain seeks diplomatic gains through possible shifts in alliance.
Street resurfacing along Massachusetts Avenue will heavily block traffic as work proceeds. Property owners urge rapid completion while contractors set a 1 day window, weather permitting, to finish and reopen the thoroughfare. Other nearby streets may start soon as crews push to resume normal travel.
A National Biscuit Company release extols Uneeda Biscuit as a revolution in soda crackers achieved through superior materials, skill, and the Inter-seal Package that keeps the product fresh. It notes over 300 million packages sold and invites readers to choose Uneeda over stale paper-bag crackers.
Rev Peter Hansen assistant general superintendent of Pentecost in Indianapolis died of consumption Friday afternoon in Broad Ripple after twelve years in America. He served Chicago missions and Denmark briefly, helped establish the Pentecost congregation, and oversaw the new church edifice. A service for friends occurred in Broad Ripple Saturday. funeral will be at Pentecost Tabernacle on Sunday afternoon. Body to rest at Kregeto undertaking, with burial Monday at Crown Hill.
MENARDVILLE Tex April 4 An old rich mine has been discovered here by J Stone an experienced miner. The vein is in an ancient abandoned mine which Stone located using old Spanish records. There is also silver and it paying quantities.
County commissioners hear claims from Anticrime league supporters about signatures paid for by saloonkeepers. Reports indicate a denial from the league and mention of protests and possible investigations. Conference opens and regional meetings include Canada Mexico attendees. Northern Indiana leaders hold annual meeting with officers elected. Murder in Hammond area noted. a foundry fire at Joliet caused significant damage.
An aged widow, Mare wareth Hille aged 19, was arrested Friday by a deputy in Lafayette by a Charleston grand jury. She faces charges of violating pension laws as the widow of a Civil War veteran. She was taken to Charleston amid reports of a divorce from her former husband who was a veteran.
A sensational report from San Antonio details a monetary riot resulting in numerous deaths with undetermined casualty numbers. The chaotic scene left a rising death toll and many wounded, with exact figures unclear.
New York dispatch notes April bank market activity with February averages up 3.04 percent and March road earnings gains. leads to talk of lead interests consolidation postponed, Canadian and U.S. textile and grain markets showing mixed signals. stocks and commodities fluctuate as weather lifts business volume.
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