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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
7
A dealer offers a bewildering array of parlor and drawing room papers with rich embossed varnishes golds tapestries and silks. Sourced from eastern factories and available by the roll, the offer highlights high quality paper hanging goods and novelty designs.
The alleged confession of Samuel Martin, claimed coerced, was admitted as evidence as the grand jury proceeding continues in criminal court. Attorneys argued to bar it, citing coercion and promise issues, but Special-judge Thornton overruled. The state rested its case Thursday. Marcus Cantrell is slated as the first Martin defense witness, with a verdict expected by Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Clarence V. Graham, a wealthy New Yorker, was drugged after lunch in a downtown restaurant. She awoke two hours later in a Bellevue Hospital bed, claiming $600 was stolen from her while she was incapacitated. The incident raises concerns about knockout drops in city venues.
Washington dispatch reports Capt. RM Taylor found a document among papers captured from Filipinos. The back bore a directive to kill Gen. Oris, with handwriting allegedly in Aguinaldo’s handwriting. The item raises questions about authenticity and intent behind the order.
Lima dispatch reports William J and Charica F Russell representing a French syndicate near closing an 8.6 million dollar deal for land and property across Ohio and Indiana. In Brazzh Indiana ex Sheriff John R Payne was stabbed in a fight with two brothers. his condition critical. Portland boxers Billy Smith and Joe Walcott set to fight May 7, eighth meeting. Two Kokomo post offices robbed, Center and Hemlock robbed for stamps and money.
A city councilman aged 10 Democrat plans to resign to move to Oklahoma, risking Republican majority. Democrats allegedly sought to redistrict, add a ward, and appoint two councilmen to thwart this. A special meeting was called but Republicans stayed away. J B Sausaman notes possible legal fines for quorum breaking.
Washington Ind April 16 Republicans of Odon nominated their town ticket on Wednesday The candidates pledged to oppose a regulation denouncing a sale of liquor in drug stores and pitching horseshoes on the main street of the town on Burday.
Rainy conditions threaten multiple games across cities as Indianapolis awaits clear skies for the Armour Napoléons and Cleveland rosters. Managers and players push for practice time while weather delays push back openings in Philadelphia and St Louis, with racing events also affected by cold, dripping forecasts.
Mrs Helen Armetrong spoke Wednesday on home baked bread and frugal meals. She argued bakery bread keeps children from overeating meat, noting less money spent on meat when bread is relied on, while stressing moderation and regular meals for growing youngsters.
The Park hosts Yoi Yenason a Swedish actor and a rest of the week run with good natured fare. Nelse Erickson makes his first local appearance in the name part. The Grand next week showcases Errettos and Joheon with European acts. Cul e and Johnson, composers of Under the Bamboo Tree, have been in New York for twelve weeks performing songs.
At New Orleans a national convention debated labor questions. The National Association of Manufacturers issued a declaration opposing boycotts and coercive actions while affirming employers' rights to hire, set wages, and manage operations. It supports no discrimination due to union membership and backs equitable settlements over strikes or lockouts. A pledge to oppose incompatible legislation was included along with other resolutions.
A state visit promises the largest and most vuliplete assortment. Mayor Jones of Tairda opposes bitterness and urges humanitarian labor unity while criticizing the tubor question. The debate faced interruptions as he argued for peace and union engagement.
A conductor on an EF line found a drunken man asleep on the tracks at Dig Four railroad and Massachusetseg. The man was dragged to a lumber pile for safety and narrowly escaped being struck by a locomotive as the watchman dashed by.
Brooklyn era reports crooked nets in a postoffice clock contract in Binghamton N Y The U S Department of Commerce and Inspector General investigate John M Master of Logansport Ind chief clerk to the first assistant postmaster general signed the contract during his tenure for over 100 000 in clerks Also a piano ad offers two Kingsbury pianos at factory direct prices from W D Pratt Century Building Chicago Chicago piano dealer ad
New York April 1 Manhattan elevate railway employees voted secretly on whether to strike. If two thirds vote to quit, a walkout will occur but current sentiment appears weak and not enough to tie up service. The ballot result will be known Friday.
A series of Wednesday ceremonies reported across local homes and churches involved Harriet A Wheater with Robert Mortillon. Nellie Reynolds and Julius Hobson of Muncie. brides wearing white gowns of Persian lawn and Paris crepe. Rev. C D Odell and Rev. Werth M Tippy officiated. Other nuptials include Alma Bachman with Herman Lieber at Bachman home. Mina Ethel Smith with James Davis at Central Christian Church in a rainbow wedding. Miss Mary Goodwin and Ensign Allen Buchfian noted in Brookville. Miss Grace Porterfield with Ralph Polk in Richmond. and Miss Jeanetta Lansing with Herbert Phillips in Shelbyville.
A North Indianapolis meeting of residents at Woodmen's Hall Udell and Cliftonet is called for Thursday evening to discuss plans for urging the school board to build a new school house in North Indianapolis.
An Indianapolis reader touts Doan's Kidney Pills after long kidney trouble. He describes severe back pain and groin distress, relief after using two boxes, and notes the product aided his condition though not claiming a cure. Foster Millburn Co. is the Buffalo distributor, not a U.S. agent.
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