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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
6
In Constantine Indiana an argument over cab fare led to five shots fired by a revolver killing the saloon proprietor and wounding a wealthy citizen. Mrs L D Cond and Wethers quarrel over liquor sales, with Cond determined to stop the disorder.
Fragmented and garbled report notes Clinton County plans a major gravel road program now hampered by changes after a constitutional decision. It suggests funding or timing may shift, with expectations tied to county needs and state allocations as of December.
A garbled note from Logansport Indiana describes church members arranging gold deliveries and a forthcoming event. The fragment mentions a response from the church group and names several unclear individuals, suggesting planned activity and offerings linked to a religious gathering.
A disastrous fire at Princeton University incident interrupted a luncheon or banquet as Deputy Ver guns and local authorities surrounded the scene. Witnesses described disturbances, arrests, and a chaotic sequence as attendees were led away, with several people reported injured or deceased. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text and OCR issues.
In Muncie a disorderly scene involved a Metcalf official and a crew member in a trash handling incident. Reports mention a wreck on the line, a northern town near Wien Go, and a death at Gates. Several signals and injuries noted, with no property damage reported.
Fragmentary OCR text references Dover, a private secretary, and a dispute about exile and a decision involving Dav gaye. Names, places, dates and coherent facts are heavily garbled, yielding only scattered mentions of officials, locations, and potential actions without a clear news event or outcome.
A lengthy snippet extols nature and diet, arguing humans thrive on vegetables and fruits from the earth. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach, digestion, and blood purification, citing testimonials and urging readers to obtain the product and Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser.
In Palias Texas a civil suit for 520000 was filed. The document references a Dallas entity and actions tied to street locations and timing. Details are fragmented but indicate a significant monetary claim and formal legal proceedings underway.
A fragment notes a charity event series including a Free Ridergarte society sale at the German house on New Year's night. Reports Mrs Hebert Fogerty visiting her daughter, a literary club gathering with Mrs Perry Hostrr, and the Irvington Woman's Club meeting with Grace Julian Clarke. The DAR chapters plan a February 22 central event at Tomlingon hall.
Fragmentary notices list applications for licenses to sell vinous and spirituous liquors in Indianapolis Indiana. Mentions wards and rooms in multiple buildings with addresses and terms for hearings, renewal and public sale of licenses. Names include Philip Weserl and Hephy J. O Hpatan among others in Center Township and Marion County.
A public notice from Marion County Indiana ward 9 lists applicants Adam and others seeking postable privileges in a two story frame building on Washington Street. The notice dates the request and describes the voting room location as 26 1 Washington St. in Center town Marion County.
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