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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

2

Letter on Von Sternberg prompts U S-Roosevelt ties clash

Berlin dispatch reports a Washington letter claiming Roosevelt and the US government were astonished and insulted by Von Sternberg's Berlin appointment to Washington. The piece notes alleged internal opposition by recalled embassy members and hints at public criticism within influential circles. Washington counters that the emperor appointed Von Sternberg due to friendship with Roosevelt and ongoing good relations.

Berlin Washington I- 49 Roosevelt Calcutta Germany Fetter Baron von Sternberg Aaserta von Sternberg Baron

Alexander Hanged for Murder at Terre Haute Prison

Matthew Alexander, a Black laborer who killed his employer Thomas Burke last September in Terre Haute, was hanged in the state prison. The execution began at 12:06 with the drop, killing him within 21 minutes after doctors declared him dead. He faced mob violence en route to Indianapolis for trial, and prior to execution he said he had made his peace with God. Burke’s wife suffered wounds during the attack.

Michigan Matthew Alexander Thomas Burke State Alexander Terre Haute Dianapolis Reid Burke

Riley Brock Charged With Passing Queer at Kokomo

Riley Brock husband of Dora Clay Brock, longtime associate of Gen. Cassius M. Clay, arrested in Lexington on concealed weapons charge. Authorities say Brock will be turned over for counterfeit money distribution. He moved through Kentucky towns including Nicholasville Winchester Richmond Harrodsburg, mainly near Kokomo Indiana. Dora Brock opposed returning to White Hall. a pistol incident with Gen. Clay is cited.

Lexington Riley Brock Dora Clay Brock Cassius M. Clay Peel Brock Kentucky Nicholasville Win Chester Richmond Harrodsburg Kokomo Ind Pinkard Dora White Hall Gen. Clay

Quit and Eat Coffee Alternative Promises Healthier Complexion

An old newspaper item discusses coffee as harming skin and health, urging a switch to a shelved “Pasty Food Coffee” to improve digestion and complexion. It cites testimonials from a woman, a Philadelphia lawyer, and an elderly man, claiming liver relief, better looks, and renewed vigor after quitting coffee.

Coffey Thor Philadelphia Hamed Nuit Yhegan

Bavarian nobleman dies by suicide amid blackmail threats

A prominent Bavarian nobleman and cavalry colonel killed himself after blackmailers threatened to expose his alleged immoral acts. The pressure of exposure and public disgrace drove him to take his own life on Thursday.

Ecolonel Thoraday

Prophetess White condemns Battle Creek office fire

Ellen G. White declares the Reuben and Herald building should not be rebuilt in Battle Creek. She claims the denomination must move its publishing headquarters to the Atlantic coast, saying the fire judgment shows worldly policies and commercial work. Two thousand Adventists may depart as prophecy unfolds.

Battle Creek Mid Mra Ellen G. White Seventh Day Adventists Reubew and Herald Office Cattle Creek Buatean Atlantic Anya

Sleight Dropped From Fire Department Records

A partially garbled report indicates Sleight, a member of the 4 unit, was discharged from the city fire department after an alleged improper charge involving a Washington Street company and the Haas fire on Sunday. The board considered the matter as an honest mistake and took no further action.

Fromun Washington St. Company Haas Weas Readay

Looks Like Money Wasted After Ball Bill Failure

The final session cost the state nearly 120 thousand dollars with house and Senate expenses listed. A state printing bill by B H Burford totaled over fifteen thousand dollars. An express accident in Pittsburg, Virginia caused two deaths and three serious injuries at a Boundary Street bowling house.

House Senate B. Burford Pittsburg Michael Canard John Disco

Free Home Remedy For Pimples And Acne

A Cincinnati chemist claims a scientific combination treatment cures pimples blackheads and acne and will share the method free to all who write to the Dermal Institute 206 Wex Building Cincinnati Ohio Readers are urged to request details for home use and relief.

Cincinnati Dermal Institute Wex Ohio

Five In Irons RIMDSY Impada Arrives With Crew Desertions

The ateam or Impada from Pensacola arrived Thursday with five crew members. Desertions occurred at Pensacola. arrests followed. One deserter threatened the mate and was wounded after the mate fired four shots.

Pensacola

Births and Deaths and Marriages Listed in Local Register

A dense birth and death list shows Frank and Daisy Carney of 113 N. Twenty-Town, with other newborns and parents named across Irvington, Bellefontaine, Euclidave, Market Street, and more. Included are many deaths with causes and hospital notes, plus marriages such as Walter D. Moulton to Hertha B. Hinl and Josephine Straut to Katherine Bowen. Also recorded are building permits and notices, followed by an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to strengthen digestion and restore vigor.

Frank Daisy Carney AL al Baanda Market-st James and Roby Parish Euclidave Kl KE Stella Nestherley Arthur Thite Kirschner Northest Arthur i Kate Powers Wartest Bow Charles and Mary Pollard Tem- Trave Fey. E Harsenor City Leign Fox Trace-St, By

Hair Restoring Compound Promises Quick Miracle Cure

A celebrated physicist chemist at the Attenheim Medical Dispensary head claims to have produced a compound that grows hair on bald heads in a single night. He says thousands nationwide attest to dramatic cures, offers free trial packages with a stamp, and directs readers to 919 Foso Building, Cincinnati Ohio for a sample.

Attenheim Medical Dispensary Ag Wortan Tlee Prema King Great New Discovery Altenheim Medical Dispensary Foso Clnnin Ohio

Judge Investigated to Suit Himself in San Juan Case

In San Juan Puerto Rico a judge refuses to heed US Justice instructions. Prominent Navy officers and other figures face smuggling charges as grand juries begin hearings. The US attorney reports a directive to dismiss pending cases while presenting new ones, with adherence required unless told otherwise.

Washington San Juan S. R Department of Justicee United States States Navy Aatin Diaparenen Department of Justice Porto Rico Cource

Lightning Strikes Newport Cemetery Vault During Funeral

In Newport Kentucky a thunderstorm hit the Baptist cemetery as mourners sheltering in a stone vault endured a blue ball of flame that shattered the vault roof. The ground shook, horses panicked, and the cemetery flooded. yet miraculously no one was injured as mourners prayed and awaited the worst.

Cincinnati Charles H. Yetton Newport Great’s Iick Noander Tone Suit

Old Time Classified Fragments From A Cluttered Page

Mixed ad snippets list home goods pharmacies and dental services. Includes patent medicines Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup over the counter liniments and tonics, a roofing contractor Prog renai ve Furnace Co address 28 Virginia Ave and an Indiana Dental College with hours.

Storm Strikes Cemetery Causes Damage and Delays

Indigo and a group of mourners escaped unharmed as a fierce storm swept over the cemetery. The storm caused heavy damage including a partially wrecked vault from lightning and widespread destruction to gravestones and grounds before the mourners resumed their journey.

Pasand

High School Rivalry Leads Freshmen to Tombstones

In Crown Point cemetery three freshmen were chained to tombstones after a Tuesday night rivalry incident in Kokomo Indiana. They were kept outside in the rain for most of the night.

Kokomo Ind Crown Point Cemetery

Mindianapolis Martinsville Transit Co Timetable Fragment

Fragmentary timetable from Mindianapolis Martinsville Transit Co lists first car from Kentucky Avenue to Mooreeville at 6:00 AM with hourly departures. Details are garbled. mentions 0:00, 2:00, 1:18 PM, 6:99 AM and later 7:80 PM, plus trips to Brouliyo and Brouliyo connections.

Mindianapolis Martinsville Rapid Transi Company Monument Pince, Indianapolis, Inc Mooresville Poluta Kentucky Avenue Worthington Eaving Mooreeville Mooreevilis Brouliyo

Change Of Time For Shelbyville And Indy Traction

Change of time notices list altered departure hours for Shelbyville and Indianapolis routes run by the Shelbyville and Southeastern Traction Company. The schedule shows multiple intermediate stops from Washington and Meridian with revised times including 6,7,9,11, and 12 o clock. Tickets from Indianapolis to Shelburne and intermediate points may be purchased at Huder's drug store and Bosley pharmacy.

Adianapaolis Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company Cato Leaxe InAlanspolls Shelbyville Washington Meridian Indlandpolls Indianapalle Shelburne Huder's Drug Store Washington and Penneylymata Auroers Bosley Pharmacy Stobbins Hols Biood

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