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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
10
In Muncie Indiana on Thursday prisoners at the county workhouse staged a strike at the stone pile. They demanded better food and refused to work until it was improved. Sheriff Swain threatened sanctions including bread and water and lockups, but the men eventually resumed work.
A man identified as tam Burke, described as colored, was arrested Wednesday evening and charged with assault in connection with an attack on two young girls. Officers found him Thursday morning as crowds searched for answers amid rising tensions.
Park patrons enjoy a melodrama titled Queen of the Highway featuring a handsome young queen who fascinates the crowd with daring horsemanship and a famed actress Bevéron in a leading role. The troupe uses five horses and dogs, with impressive animal performances drawing applause.
The Colonels defeated Louisville with strong batting and fielding as Bohannon pitched for Louisville and Newlin for Indianapolis. Kerwin homered and stole bases, while Tamsett and O Brien contributed in the field. Attendance reached about 2,000 as Bohannon yielded seven hits and seven free passes.
A meeting of the board of directors of the American association of Intvanapolia is set for Saturday at 10 p.m. to censor the Clingnun dispute. Manager Bryce was ordered Thursday not to play the man. Bryce will be here Saturday.
A humorous tale recalls trainers at Coney Island joking with Father Daly. They greet him with sympathy about his health, intent on a prank. When Daly tries to move his wooden leg refuses, he cries for help and suddenly rises, gaining courage to confront the gag.
Kia McCoy, lauded as Hoorter pugilist, is at the center of a boxing scandal alleging that Homer Selby, McCoy’s brother, threw ammonia in Root’s face in the ninth round. Selby says it was an accident while Root shoved a foe into the corner and Selby sprayed his opponent’s back.
St Josephs catholic church hosts a large carnival in St Josephs hall on E North St opening Wednesday night and closing Saturday night. Large crowds attend. hall decorated with booths and attractions for a very enjoyable affair. Killed in Saw Mill at Boonville Ind April 2 foreman Charlen Istey of C P White saw mill run over by carriage Thursday.
The article catalogs a string of society happenings including weddings such as Dr. Edward C. Lidikay and Edna Anderson in Nome, Mrs. Claire Power’s bridal shower, and Miss Frances E. Woosnam’s Christchurch ceremony. It notes dinners, card parties, guest meetings at Tom Johnson Hall, and planed travels to Europe, with guests from Belfast, Lexington, and Ladoga.
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