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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
9
The Salvation Army expresses gratitude for public generosity that ensures a successful Christmas dinner under its direction. Special thanks go to the Indianapolis Sun for its help and to the city mayor for encouraging words. We wish everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
George F. Carver was appointed receiver for the Pine Mountain Mica and Asbestos company. He seeks court authority to borrow funds to cover tax liens, travel expenses to Georgia, and unpaid wages. The creditors’ bill and receivership were filed by Thomas Shepherd, B. F. Crabbs, W. G. White, and T. J. Griffith.
In Washington township remonstrators denounced a three mile road law as vicious and appeared before county commissioners on Thursday. They defeated the plan to improve N Meridian street from Forty-eighth street north and east along the canal bank to Central Avenue. The petition was withdrawn to preserve neighborly good feeling. The remonstrance was strong.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 244 When county commissioners prepared to accept a new jail touted as unbreakable an expert test revealed soft steel bars that could be sawed through. The find sparked controversy over who is responsible for the defect and security lapse.
Bedford Ind December 24 Clyde Woody aged 21 received a two to fourteen year reformatory sentence after pleading guilty to assault and battery on Policeman William Jackson whom he tried to kill as the officer attempted to arrest him.
A fragment from the San Francisco desk dated December references an event the night before. Names or specifics are incomplete, leaving the exact action or persons unclear.
Saks & Co will give away 109 overcoats on Christmas day to deserving poor boys. Police have gathered 136 applications. older brothers often defer to younger siblings when only one coat remains. Eligible boys will be notified to report at police headquarters at 9 AM for in-line procession to Saks for distribution.
George Bailey of Evansville pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday morning to violation of revenue laws. He was fined $10.
The Salvation Army led by Maj Escott plans baskets for 1000 needy families in Indianapolis with tickets starting at 7:30 pm. A tree, entertainment, and stereopticon lecture will accompany the Christmas program. donations include a farmer's gift of 24 rabbits. Local residents appeal for help through the Army headquarters at 35 N Capitol Ave.
Porthmouth New Hampshire December 24 The navy yard orders rapid repairs on the gunboats Paducah and Marietta. It is believed they are needed in nearby waters to be near Venezuelan coast.
At Irvington Christian church on Wednesday night Santa Claus gave gifts to adults including Rev C H Windam a jumping jack Prof Shortridge a monkey on a stick and a suckers. C S Ewing received a rattler as the crowd enjoyed choir and orchestra music led by W A Sweetman. Each child got candy boxes.
In Princeton Indiana December 24 the question of a reward for the arrest of H E Agar at San Benito Texas by Texas rangers will be settled in Indiana. Local belief is no reward claim will be established. Agar is expected to arrive in Princeton in custody of the sheriff this evening or tomorrow.
The Tenth Ward Democratic club met Friday and named a resolutions committee to draft Wright decision remarks for the next meeting on Wednesday December 30. Members John F White Clarence Irelang and Louis Steele were chosen. president John F White to present a history of artisan sentencing.
Carrie Cruthers, a colored woman, caused a disturbance at the county jail when prevented from seeing Edward Junor and Henry Stevens, the two highwaymen already sentenced for shooting William Andrews. She was charged with drunkenness and arrested by bicycle policemen Mullin and Stewart.
The will of the late Ahna C Raume gives all property after debts and funeral costs to her two daughters Anas C Rie and Mary B Raume. Executor Aquilla Q Jongy appointed to administer the estate.
Herry Ragsdale of 1576 N Arsenal Avenue faced a bicycle charge for riding without a light but escaped a fine in police court after City Prosecutor Bonnifield investigated and learned his wife and children were ill at home. Ragsdale, a laborer, was seen by officers without a lamp and was dismissed on Bonnifield’s recommendation. Sixteen other riders were fined for riding without lights.
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