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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

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Bloody Mafia Counterfeiters Kill in East Side Shop

In April New York police and secret service arrested twelve Italian suspects tied to the Mafia counterfeit ring. A murdered man identified as a broker from Brooklyn was found with ties to the gang. Authorities recovered a similar barrel and counterfeit evidence, with the gang facing charges and remand until Friday.

Secret Service Vncar McClusky Nline Joseph Fananzo Antonio F. Fave Loerenzo Tulde Vito Vodova Dominic Pecorati Pietro Jacario Ginivepel Marella Tomaan Fetta Ignatz Lupo Marello Neves Ponticerris Morcio Toman Hetty Echo Petrosino Ian Intermavonana Tallan Ip Wat Frivhole Nalee Mo Ty New Orleans Kicago Pitteburg Hala Barlow Aid

Symposium of idio ces ridiculed by Malt Mine Journal

Editor Samuel M. Sexton denounces President Parry's address to the National Manufacturers' Association as a pitiful collection of mendacity. The Malt Mine Workers' Journal urges suppression, calling the report a slanderous tirade that harms American industry and misuses the position of its leading employer group.

Samuel M. Sexton Malted Mine Workers’ Journal D. M. Marry National Manufacturers’ Association New Orleans Ag Anne Cles Parsy Parry Hiaigh Farry Poobly Ne x

Next Week in City Elections Narrow Races and Candidacy Talks

The upcoming election cycle outlines candidates across wards led by Councilman Lovingeley and Tomnveman Ne Yon seeking reelection with no opposition in several wards. John Haryear runs in the fourth as a colored candidate amid strong colored voter presence. Other ward contests see whispers of candidates Rhodes Wynne Herat and Kiefer, with party dynamics shaping nominations in the eleventh to fifteenth wards.

Goa Charmin Logston Poimariog Ure Cometlman Ural Comeilman Moyertop John Haryear Surber Ith Rhodes Mist Was Wynne Charles Herat Boule Bayer Etehth Louis Kiefer John Markee Willrouubly Intercenth

Classified Advertisements from the Seventh Page

The seventh page lists new ads including help wanted and items for sale. Walter wanted, house for sale, two wagons for sale, girl and dishwasher help wanted, carpenter work wanted, messenger service, physician office furniture, Smith Premier typewriter, new double house for rent, homekeeper position, and five furnished rooms for rent.

Mner Walter Roys Smith Stuation

Nelson Nele and attorney in stray case at police court

Wilmer Nele a police court attorney was arrested on a warrant at Brighton Boulevard on a charge of barratry. He allegedly sought to threaten a mechanic’s lien against Indianapolis Wrecking Co and used Nelson’s services in a wage case in Justice Shepherd’s court, with the wrecking firm paying the fees. The case against Neleon continued to Wednesday. John Sullivan and Edward McGee faced burglary charges for robbing Lang’s barber shop on E Washington. Sullivan, found with seven razors and two pairs of scissors, was sent to the grand jury under bond of 1000 dollars. Sullivan is from Detroit. Undertaker Whiteatt Culver listed services for gentlemen and ladies.

Wilmer Nele Irrepressyile Justice Shepherd McHride Nelaon Crooke John Sullivan Edward McGee Lang E. Washington Irish Sullivan Grand Detroit

Cantrell Testifies of Being Made Drunk by Detectives

Rufus Cantrell testified in the Martin case that detectives and a deputy prosecutor coerced him and Marta Asch into confessing and promised leniency if they told all. He claimed James Collins was present and that Connaway, McCray, and Cronninger pressured them. The state may call Asch and Manning in rebuttal. Trial likely to end by Friday noon. Cantrell had previously been represented by Connaway before leaving the case.

Rufus Cantrell King of the Shoals Ito Criminal Court Samuel Maretin Johanna Stintz Cantrell Marta Asch Anil Manning Casa Connawas James Collins Collins Connaway Lelieve Tr Cantrell

Mob violence erupts after Black man killed in Joplin

In Joplin Missouri on April 1 a Black man named Gilgard was seized by a mob from a jail and executed by hanging near a telegraph pole after being accused of fatally injuring Officer Leslie. The mob then attacked Black residents, looted, and burned homes driving Black people from the city as authorities sought to quell the riot and release a local prisoner Hickory Hull.

Joplin Thomas Gilgard Policeman Leslie Gilgard Hickory Hull Weasel Tree

Bosh D show and West Haders at Hotel Dedication

Private secretary to Gow and prominent Republican figures including Durbin Hanna and Fairbanks gather at West Haven for a hotel dedication. Rumors swirl about presidential plans as delegates steer discussion away from running Pulrbanks or Hansa.

George Bo Loeuweins Gow Durblin Mark Hanna West Haden Fairbanks Lockwood

Copper's Dilemma Sees James Hinkle Fined in Police Court

James Hinkle was fined and jailed in a police court for carrying concealed weapons after a night incident at Pine and New York streets. Haley and Dan Maley were frightened as Hinkle drew a revolver, threatening to shoot until Staley intervened with assistance from Fred Conner of the Hatshernaphatt companys who knocked the gun from Hinkle's hand.

James Hinkle Fu N. Linesst Wan FEM Coxta Patrokan Dan Maley Haley Sae Hinkle Pine New York-sts Hinkle Staley Devine Tingle Fred Conner Hatsher Naphatt Companys I Minkie

Art and Charity Exhibit by Indiana Artists for Flower Mission

Flower invasion society accepts Indiana artists offer to hold a retrospective and contemporary art exhibition at Tom ingom Hall to benefit the sick poor. Proceeds go to the Flower mission. features Indiana art past and present, with notable work by George Winter. open day and evening for two weeks after April 2. Also reports a deadly L N wreck near Castleberry with two killed and several injured.

Flower Invasion Society Indiana Ty Tomingon Hall Flower Mission Ard Allies George Winter

Wedding Season Rings In Stock At Low Prices

Fragmentary notice states a jeweler named J. F Mullally offers engagement and wedding rings for the season with a motto promising good jewelry and low prices. The rest of the text is garbled with unclear references to medical terms and prescriptions.

J. F Mullally

Eagle Employees Honor Employer on Golden Anniversary

The Eagle clothing store marked its 50th founding with a floral decorated celebration valued at 31,200. A photograph embedded in a floral horseshoe featured clerks, presented to Mr. Sirguss, honoring long serving staff including William P. Bales, Paul Jones, Bryson Martin and many others.

Eagle Keran, Thurasday Leopold Stearns Sirguss Tan Wiliam P. Bales Paul Jones Bryson Martin Frank Hayes Aiax Kahn Leda Dunham Jozeph Deiteh Misa Mason Ole Jones Misa Wetz Fred Rozler Misa Hornbrook Jo Cohan Abe Lowenbrg Adolph Nem Louin Goldsmith Ike Bretafelter Arthur Btrause Charles Yoram Wil Koch Thomas Smith John Carter Leon Bhaw Oscar Loinas Joseph Denner Abe Messick Ang Claude Burne Wee

Englishwoman faces trial for $30,000 in gems theft

Minna Williams, a young Englishwoman, was arraigned in New York on charges of stealing gems and furs worth $30,000 from Albery Hoelinger of London. Police found three trunks in her rooms containing diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, and furs. She confessed at Ludlow jail and awaits extradition.

New York Minna Williama Albery Hoelinger London Liardinnat Misa Williama Ludlow

Carriage Caught Between Street Cars In Indiana

At Indianapolis a carriage collided with Alabama and Michigan Street cars near the incline. Bryson, riding Gardiner’s Stanhope phaeton, jumped to save his life as the carriage and horse were crushed, the horse fatally injured and traffic delayed briefly. Forecase notes for Indianapolis area issued. April 17. Also reports buffalo fish weighing 20 pounds caught by James Bodwell. a barn fire causing about $2,000 damage at Wills Ian Christy, with two horses killed.

FP Breson Coahman Fred C. Gardonox Brcadway B.C. Atkins and Company Mr. Gawtner Alabama Bryson Gardiner Trafic Bullivan Ind James Piky Bodwell Dugger Bussiron Creek Ian Christy Sergi Boylan Fay Trolata Tes McMingey

Chase Fowler case looms as guardianship battle grows

In Lafayette Indiana on April 14 a dramatic scene unfolded as Moses Fowler Chase, a young heir, arrived with his father and attorneys after a claim of unsound mind. Proceedings began to seek appointment of a guardian for his person while estate guardianship remains under dispute. The matter heads toward federal court, with potential habeas corpus and broad legal action by family on both sides.

Lafayette Ind Daniel Lima Morea Fowler Chase Young Chase Sir. Aimms Samuel Baird Hyy New York Sturrt, Hammond & Simms Frederick Chase Simma Young Fowler Stuart Hammond & Sims Frederick Chan Addison C. Harris Indianapatta R.P. de Hart Moses Fowler Chase Betton County Court Miline Fetevie Court Indianapolis

Mrs Duhme Hearts Young Chase in Ohio Probate Battle

Mrs Charles H Duhme arrives in Lafayette Indiana with husband to attend a legal clash over Moses Fowler Chase estate and guardianship. They claim jurisdiction lies in Cincinnati arguing Indiana courts lack authority while denying confinement at Vila Mont Tours. Duhme says she cares for him like a son and has no interest in his money.

Lafayette Inds Charles H. Duhme Cincinnati Milionsire Moses Fowler Chase Dukmes Young Chere Moses Fowler Ohio Ferris Chane Indiana Charles H. Dunner Vila Mont Tours Parte Chase Dulme Mia Dohme Moses Fowler Extara Young Chase Mrs. Dulime Fred Chaar

Republicans Push Bell Nomination For Mayor In City Race

The piece reports strong Republican effort and funds to nominate Joseph J. Bell for mayor, aiming to counter Mayor Rookwalter. It notes suspected Democratic support for Bell, Taggart’s influence, and concern over campaign spending aiding opponents in a tight contest.

Bell Joseph J. Bell Bae Tell Rookwalter Hookwalter Thored Taggart Tom ‘Tagrart Dell Candix

Noel to Lead Logsdon Inquiry in City Council Probe

James W. Noel, secured by the city council investigating committee, will conduct the inquiry into the attorney committee. Noel, a Republican and former legislator, has practiced law ten years and will gather evidence and documents before the first meeting, expected next month.

James W. Neel Noel Tomas Noek

Workman Falls Five Stories at Claypool Hotel

Tobn Martin, 12% Olive at, fell through an elevator shaft on the Claypool hotel building’s freight shaft, injuring his left leg and other injuries. He was rushed by ambulance to City Hospital, unable to recount how the fall occurred while working as an electrician on the elevator wiring.

Tobn Martin Olive Claypool Martin Atelling Wiltter

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