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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1903

Page

6

Mrs Blanchard to resign after 13 years as Girls Industrial School head

Mrs. Frank A Blanchard announces plans to resign as president of the Girls Industrial School at end of the current school year after 13 years. She cites indifference from Indianapolis charities, disruption from bowling events, and inadequate funds to buy a building lot as reasons for stepping down and ending the program.

Frank A. Blanchard Girls’ Industrial School Indianapolis Porashiv Ani Iirla’ Industrial School Wis Caracter Flanchard

False statement regarding Pekin dispatch and Russian trade policy

Petersburg dispatch dated April 22 quotes the Russian foreign office denying plans to seize China. It asserts equal rights of commerce, notes opening towns to trade, and explains rail routes will carry Russian and foreign goods but not sell in unopened towns. It emphasizes railways’ interest in broad trade development.

Petersburg Foreign Office Pekin Russia China Benneth Way

National and International good roads convention program

The second day program includes speakers like W Banks Rogers Gen Nelson Miles and Carter Harrison. topics cover military roads and a national highway, improved post roads, city interests for good roads, and conditions of roads in the United States with rail and road string discussions.

Louis, Mo Mivocation W. Banks Rogers Nelson A. Miles R. HH. Jerse Dent Missouri Universitation of W. P. Hepburn Iowa Carter UI. Harrison Chicago WJ. Uryan H.W. Wright Chicago Chronicie M. ¥. Richards Southern Railway Gand Roadstring Ray Stone New York United States

Maj Woodbury Turns Garbage Into Wealth in New York

Maj Woodbury, head of New York City street cleaning, report shows last year 110,900 dollars from garbage and paper sales. Refuse processed into fats, oils, fertilizer, and ashes turned into land value at Rikers Island. Department claims 980 miles of streets swept daily and 200 000 cubic yards of rubbish yearly.

MAJ. Woodbury New York Maj Woodbury Department of Street Cleaning Rikers Island Bay Europe

Vacant Lot Cultivation Gains Popularity This Spring

Indianapolis charity effort expands as the vacant lot cultivation program grows. More than 150 plots are cultivated by residents, many from the north and south sides, with tools, seeds, and guidance provided. Families of varied sizes plant lettuce peppers radishes and potatoes for summer food and winter use, fostering thrift and community pride in the city.

Indianapolis Pingree Michiken Detroit Indiananchis Franklin Vonnegut Valentine Buchman Frank W. Flanner Ed J. Will Wants Pearson Mendenhall Charles Lewis Thomas B. Laycack Flan Society For Cultiva Eleventh Elsbteenth- T Mra Stillz Cottage-ave Wright Guston Martindale-ave Logan Raymond Seonaing Myers Beara Alan Supt Winkler Oerasmady Fats

Garden scheme aids poor workers with Ute crop profits

The article details a charity program where plots are cultivated by recipients including Mr. Morgan age 70, crippled by rheumatism, Mrs. Baxter a 50 year old colored woman, and William Tanterbach with his family. The venture provides small profits, rents, coal, and food, funded by hardware firms and seed companies, emphasizing independence and self help.

Mr. Morgan Wiliam Tanterbach F Riendly “Inn Wood Yard Wood Yard

Death of Right Hon Robert Hanbury Master of Agriculture

London reports the death of Right Hon Robert Hanbury master of agriculture on Tuesday from pneumonia. He was regarded as one of the ablest members of the current government. The notice notes his prominence in agricultural affairs and his leadership role within the administration.

London Robert Hanbury Cav Inari

New Entrance at Metz Cathedral Unveiled with Biblical Carvings

Unveiling at Metz Cathedral shows a new entrance featuring pointed arches with images of biblical figures. Proclaimed prophets adorn front pillars while a covered Kaiser Wilhelm II statue rests between hills, a cloth over its head and a prophecy shown over the shoulders. The right hand forefinger points to a roll of commandments held beneath.

Metz Eiljab Kaiser Wilhelm II

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin testimonial from Mrs Collier

Mrs Collier of 135 N. Robert, Chicago, reports stomach trouble and constipation prior to using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She says she gained 23 pounds and is substantially cured after trying a series of doses, including a trial bottle and subsequent purchases. She offers to allow advertising of her experience.

Sally Wmn. Collier N. Robertp Chicago Thava Doule Dan

COPPER AND BARNEY KELLY AT JAMAICA RACE TRACK

New York police mascots are cited as Kelly visits the Jamaica race track on Monday and bets in every race. Four officers are stationed as the chase fails to find him. Kelly wins a sum, taunts detectives, and remains at large while a Wilkesharre warrant for a purchasing climb is noted.

New York Green Gooda Barney" Kelfidence Kelly Jamaica Palm Beaver Wilkesharre

Acid throwers ruin dresses in Long Branch

In three months ten women have had their dresses ruined by acid throwers. The latest victim is Mrs. EB Hunt Smith, whose dress was destroyed Monday night near St. James church.

Long Branch EB. Hunt Smith St. James Church

A Day in Indiana News Mixes With Local Wonders

Lebanon may get a new modern hotel while Kokomo is noted for its grip in growth. Terre Haute grocer fined for selling goods on Sunday. Frankfort council deeds to improve five streets. Columbus hotel may use berry transfers from railroad stations to the hotel. Terre Haute residents stockpile coal for winter. A divorce case in Terre Haute is expected to stun the city. A boiler explosion at Merchants' Distillery in Terre Haute injures two. cause unknown. Northern Indiana sees many shade and fruit trees planted this spring. In LaGrange county one man planted 3 09 fruit trees. Mt. Vernon plans to assign the monitor Arkansas to duty on Mississippi and Ohio rivers to aid cities during high water. Smoke from brush left Henry Sell speechless. a physician aided him. Wabash Logansport line painters fall ill from paint exposure, now believed to be the cause.

Lebanon Kokomo Terre Haute Frankfort Columbus Merchants Indiana Lagrange County Mt. Vernon Monitor Arkansas Mississipai Ohio Henry Sell Frank Eberhard Columbia City Roy Matthias Ira Baker Logansport Yalen Penu

Horse flesh to feature on banquet menu in Logansport

The Cars county horse thief detective association plans a banquet in Logansport on Saturday with a beat style dish described as horse flesh. Miami county members of the association will be guests of honor at the meal.

Cars County Horse Thief Detective Association Logansport Miami County

Record sale sets U S hog price at 14620 dollars

The auction sale of thoroughbred swine owned by B. Hurat of Macy last Thursday broke national records, totaling 14620 dollars for a large brood. Ten states sent representatives. top price reached 60 dollars for a single hog and three young sons sold above 50 dollars each.

B. 3. Hurat Macy United States Aale Hurst Rouge Mora Amer Green

Ghostly sightings drive students from old school house

Journal reports several youths claim ghosts roam a yard near a school house during a hay ride outing. The eerie noises and apparitions prompted fear, contributing to the building's abandonment as no teacher can be found and rains threaten attendance.

Wille Halliburton runs away to see new facts and scenes

Willie Halliburton son of William Halliburton of New York breaks records for a child of years by running away to Aunt in Biltmore North Carolina then returning home by Pullman car and on foot. He says he runs away when tired of life and seeks new experiences. The tale notes multiple previous absences and the boy's motive.

Willie Wille Halliburton William Halliburton New York Ufe Biltmore N.C Wille Ban Ngone

Untitled historical grooming advertisement fragment

Fragmentary 18th or 19th century advertisement describes hair restoration preparations and methods. Mentions Contalor type product, large or small preparations, and references Jersey City New Jersey. Content is incomplete but implies cosmetic hair care offerings.

Wexis Contalor Jersey City N. 3

Unidentified man found dead with no identity

An unconscious man was found motionless as others tried to wake him. A policeman summoned an ambulance and a doctor confirmed the man had been dead about four hours. No identifying details or desnity were found on the body.

Desnity

A Clown's Luck Inheritance Hits English County

Clown known as Spader Johnson of the Bare ham and Batley show inherits a legacy from grandfather Luke Weatherby after a London solicitors firm names him in a will. He resides in Glens Falls, Warren County, with ties to Hereford England. The tale includes a private life alias Moses Brown and a $150,000 bequest amid a cluttered set of financial notes and assessments in New York and London.

Spader Johnson Luke Weatherby Hereford England Johnson Moses Brown Glens Fails Warren County Sir Weatherly Setgitors London

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