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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1903

Page

3

Woran Waved Umbrella to Halt Terrible Train Wreck

Margaret Emametl of Bronxville prevented a disaster Tuesday afternoon after alighting from a local train and signaling in heavy rain. Engineer Kit Carsor applied brakes and throttled back, but the New York Central express crashed into the White Plains local, derailing two cars amid shattered windows and panicked passengers. Two of ten injured were Messenger Connolly and passenger Louis Erickson. The ill fated Wildcat express locomotive, designed by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr, is noted for its unlucky history.

Mth Yrignon N. Aptlire Margaret Emametl Bronxvilla Kit Carsor White Plains Messenger Connolly Louis" Erickson May Als Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Lens

Indiana Men Named to St Louis World's Fair Commission

Representative Indiana men appointed to the St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission. Goy Durbin announced the committee, with Newton W. Gilbert of Angola and Henry W. Marshal of Lafayette as at large members. District representatives include James W. Corkrud, W. W. Steevens, O’Brien, Crawford, Kinsey, Gladding, Bail, Bickley, Goodwine, Graze, Fleming, and Mix among others. Kelson A. Gladding named to represent manufacturing interests. State to erect a first class building at St Louis and exhibit resources and industries. State appropriation for the fair was 160,000.

Goy Durbin Steabies Kaye Indiana St Louis Inn Newton W. Gilbert Angola Henry W. Marshal Lafayette Woura James WW. Corkrud Oakland W.W A. Gladding Indianapalis Frank Bail Munete C. C. Bicirley Sawyer Kokomo Fremont Goodwine Willameport Joseph Graze Yalliana Enidlutor Res Publican Himingta BL Fleming Fort Kelvon A. Gladding Congresslonel B. C. Atkina Company Gladding Atkina Company the &T. Louis

Altona Lost With 41 Crew on Transatlantic Voyage

The Norwegian bark Altona, Captain Anderson, sailing from America to the Clyde, was lost with 41 aboard. In Glasgow it is reported the incident involved 21 men from the crew, all presumed drowned as rescue efforts proceed. Nearby, in Terre Haute Indiana, Joe Clark, a showman, was jailed Tuesday night for jumping a hotel bill for a room, rent, and one night’s lodging, while the Wabash River reached seasonal heights.

Glasgow Altona Anderson Amerias Clyde Giant Terre Haute Ind Joe Clark Sabowman

Bucktown replevin case tightens in Justice Nickerson court

In Justice Nickerson s court Mollie and Molle Kemp both colored residents of La Fayette street confront Samuel Miter s replevin suit over household furniture. Mollie argues Sam owes for board and lodging and asks for restoration of her home items but the case is too tangled for an immediate ruling. Cowboys will entertain President Roosevelt during a fleeting stop at Hugo Colorado with a cowboy breakfast featuring chuck wagon service.

Bucktown Hugo Col Ape Roosevelt

Martinsville Line Opens With First Car Run

The Martinsville electric railway line opened with the first car trip completed Wednesday afternoon. Officials expect regular service to begin soon, with trains covering the distance in about an hour and a half and hourly operation from both ends. Track improvements and terminal work are planned to streamline routes and reduce travel time, though current operations are hampered by shared track conditions.

Martinsville

Goodwin Bound Over in Richmond Poison Case

David Goodwin was bound over to the grand jury on $2,600 bond after a preliminary hearing in Richmond for allegedly trying to poison Mrs. Joseph Meyers. The case centers on candy purchased in Indianapolis that Eva Goodwin allegedly delivered. chemical tests reportedly found poison in the candy. Goodwin pleaded not guilty but offered no further defense.

David Goodwin Richmond Ind Joseph Meyers Polsen Court SCN Goodwin Indianapolis Eva G. H. Hinton W. St. Clair St

Ringling circus to feature pipe organ in pageant

Pipe organ music fills a large Ringling Brothers circus tent for the pageant "Jerusalem and the Crusades." The instrument, praised for cathedral-like tone, accompanies a 204-strong chorus as the 20 000-seat canvas amphitheater hosts the show. Reserved seats sold in advance at Huder's. prices unchanged at grounds. Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland says he will not run for Ohio governor or U.S. senator. In Ravville Ind, William Cartmell, 4, hanged himself in his brother's bar. motive undisclosed.

Circus Ringling Brothers Clcus Rome Europe Huder Tom Kansas City Tow Johnson Cleveland Kanese City Anya Ohio

Hanover Dunn homestead built in 1809 still residence

Hanover Indiana. The Dunn homestead in Hanover built in 1809 is a well preserved whitewashed log residence. It was home to Judge Williamson Dunn who aided education by donating land for Hanover College and Wabash College. Samuel Dunn enlarged and weathered the house in 1835. For 20 years Prof A Harvey Young and wife, a Dunn descendant, have occupied it. The house stands near the Lord house and Mrs. Benjamin Morrison’s home.

Hanover, Inc Pla Judge Dunn Hanover College Wabash Collese Crawfordaville Samuel Dunn Franklin A. Harvey Young Willamaon Dunn Anne Benjamin Morrison

American Woman Named Most Beautiful in Europe

St Louis April 1 Mrs Lawrence Townend wife of the British minister to Belgium is ranked the most beautiful woman in Europe. President Francis of the St Toul fair commission, after travels abroad, says many women are beautiful but would award the palm to Mrs Townsend as the wife of Minister Townsend.

Europe ST. Lome Lawrence Townend Chitech Belgium Francis Asys Townsend

Family Escapes Fire After House Fired by Stove

Dr BC Reser family, 107 N Alabama, woke to smoke Wednesday as a stove overheated, flames raced up the chimney, forcing them to flee the second floor. Losses included 60, Mrs D Bushman 150, and J H O'Boyle 825 in nearby incidents, all occurring within minutes of each other.

BC. Reser Alabamanl Etree Reyer

Sow Attack Tearing Mrs Collins Awful Farm Tragedy

Mrs Wallace Collins, wife of a farmer in Hickeville Ohio, was killed when a sow attacked her in a barnyard on a Tuesday afternoon. Parts of her clothing and body were found scattered while a dog guarded the remains. Authorities believe she discovered a litter of pigs and was attacked by the sow incensed by the intrusion.

Hickeville Collin

Expensive Purp Frank Callon Fined Over Tax Payment

Frank T. Callon faced a $12 fine in justice court on Wednesday for failing to pay taxes on his dory. His claimed defense showed a city license to keep the union, deemed not a tax receipt. Callon belongs to Woolen & Calton, plumbers and dentera in furence supplies, on Alabama Street.

Frank T. Callon Sheppard's Court Dory Callon Frm Woolen & Calton Dentera Furence Alabama St

Fire tears through Beaumont oil field derricks

A blitz of fire Wednesday morning destroyed 25 derricks in the Beaumont oil field. Loss is put at about 1,000,000 dollars as flames swept across the gas and oil sites, threatening nearby structures and forcing evacuations, with investigators seeking the cause.

Beaumont Tex

O Haras Bubble Yields Half a Million in Fraud Case

Cincinnati April 15 The trial of W W O Har a charged with fraudulently using malls to run the O Har a Investment Co was rehe in federal court Post office Inspector A C Holmes testified that in four months and a day he handled and spent about 8000 prior to that time he had re valued from inventories 275 000 making a total of almost 500 000 These figures were reached by Inspector Holmes after months of hard work examining the duplicate records alleged to have been in the office He claims that about the time of Mr Haras departure books showing the amount of investments were stolen from the office by unknown persons Efforts to locate Thomas Walker book keeper and Miss Baldwin confidential clerk have been unsuccessful Unsolved Mystery New York April 15 There is no solution to the mystery surrounding the death of the foreigner found Tuesday in a barrel The man s identity is still unknown and his nationality in doubt The coroner s physician Weston who performed the autopsy notes indicate the man was slowly tortured to death Two vicious slashes across the throat probably caused the death

Cincinnati W.W. O'Hara O'Hara Investment Company Post Office A. C. Holmes O'Mara Rior Holmcs Vecoria Holmes Hare Thomas Walker Migs Baldwin New York Weston

German Day Celebrated by 41 Societies in City Life

City Life notes German Day on August 16 celebrated by 41 German societies. A Mme Marie Roger Miclos recital at the German house Tuesday night drew enthusiastic reception. National Cab k et Association members plan arbitration boards to settle strike matters with employees, though no strikes have occurred.

Witte Mme Marie Roger Miclos Ware National Cabket Absociation Amwocietion Dean Cornwell Wall YY Saugerties

Zoa Phora Remedy Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments

An advertising testimonial warns women of dreadful pains and disorders, claiming Zoa Phora provides absolute relief from leucorrhea and various female diseases while boosting strength and nervous vigor. It invites skeptical readers to request a free trial bottle and the medical handbook Dr Pengelly's Advice in Women, with free doctor advice offered.

Zoa Phora Imparty PC. Gerke Swinney Fort Wayne Ind Kelamazoo

Land deal seeds 8000 acres in Cass and Haddon townships

Bullivan Ltd reports selecting a deal for 8000 acres of central lands in Cass and Haddon townships, with payment of 5200.00. The report includes market figures for Chicago wheat and meat prices, and stock receipts from Buffalo and Cincinnati markets, with New York stock and Toledo grain notes. Market data cover grains, provisions, livestock receipts, and prices across multiple cities.

Big Land Dea Bullivan, Ltd John A A. x. Hasyn Cass Haddon Townships

Market Wrap Mixed Signals From London and New York

April reports show London steady while Northern Securities case awaits appeal with six days left. U S price trends include February gains of 2.76 percent and anticipated recovery in farm earnings. Industrials rise modestly as coal and farm sectors edge higher amid tight markets. Wheat and corn futures in Liverpool show subdued and mixed moves.

Meyer & Kiser New York Amertitads London Arbuckles

Indianap olis Live Stock Receipts and Prices Report

Twenty four hour report shows cattle and hog markets with varied good to prime grades. Export steers priced 1.20 to 1.80, fair to medium export steers 1.20 to 1.40, heavy butcher stock 1.00 to 1.22. calves, veal, and heifer categories listed with price ranges. Hogs receipts 200 with best heavier and lights priced. sheep receipts small with spring lambs and yearlings offered at mixed to strong bids.

Buffalo Eagt Buffalo Recelpta Small Prima Stern Cincinnati Revelpty TH. Shippers East Liberty Indianapolis Cattla Rigas

Chiangs Live Stock Market Report

HENSON STOCKSTARN, Ul Aprilb-Cattie-Recints, 25,009. Prim Dewves, A2MEBIPS poor to medium, $4108.60. kineneras and feeders, $2,904.90. Hoge-Receipts, T1000. tient. $8597.25. Tonga, $7,000.77.5 mixed, $9507.43. heavies, $6.40076.90. Sheep-Receipts, 15,00. Sheep, $18056.095. Jammbe, $4,756.60.

Henson Prim Dewves Tonga Flint

Free Swamp Root Trial Bottle Offer by Mail

An advertisement urges readers with any kidney liver or bladder concerns to mail Dr Kilmer & Co at Binghamton New York for two sample bottles of Swamp Root and a book of testimonials, claiming the offer requires no payment and comes with immediate mail delivery. The copy emphasizes health hopes for those who have nearly given up and warns to mention seeing the offer.

Jonat Dr. Filmer & Co Binghamton, N Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y

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