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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
2
A wealthy heiress has vanished prompting her relatives to seek help from authorities. Police and private investigators search for clues, while anxious relatives appeal for information about her last known whereabouts. The case draws regional attention as officials coordinate across agencies.
Miss Ethel Rovell, aged 25, twice married, vanished a week ago from SRICTIAN Mississippi area. The fortune from her aunt Minerva Hellerisd of Denver ties her inheritance to remarriage within a year. if not met, the estate goes to a religious man. Police doubt foul play though theory persists. Rovell is known for a fine singing voice and stage ambitions.
A compact serviceable yearly calendar limited by the Chicago and Northwestern for the year 190. It shows the days of the month and the consecutive day of the year, with large, costly figures. Credit-deserving buyers, especially business men and manufacturers, are urged to send four cents postage to W Kniskern, Passenger.
Report from Council Bluffs Iowa describes a crowd of more than 100 would-be lynchers awaiting two Black men accused of assaulting Mrs. Sanders. Congressman J Smith urged calm and urged law to take its course. The mob dispersed as the prisoners were identified and held for grand jury. Also notes boxing results and health ads.
Carson George reports a lively Republican gathering at the Denison with Big Elk Joe Fanning and Keach facing strong talk of Fairbanks candidacy. Notables including J Prank Henry and Julian Hogate attend as Indiana GOP prep for Jan. 8 and 9 conventions while Democrats plan reorganization.
In Tacoma on December 29, two Great Northern and Northern Pacific freight thefts claim $100,000 in goods stolen by railway employees over two years. Detectives probe a broad ring. arrests in Seattle reveal cars emptied and reshipped to coastal towns and Alaska. Trainmen, agents, and yard crews across both lines implicated as losses mount.
A New York telegram reports notices posted in Kishiney warning Jews to depart or face penalties. The message cites Jacob Fingert of 119 Forsythe St as recipient. his family previously fled Kishiney after a summer massacre and robbery. A separate item notes Drew Murdered involving coal railways official in Harrisburg.
City life notes a muddled report of the Central bor union meeting held Monday night with advocates urging stronger labor organizations. Skating incident near Meadlan street results in two youths rescued by bystanders. A store fire at Idresette Dugan company on Mineissa burned with losses around 1500 dollars. Immigrant area residents evacuated. China's commissioner Wong Kai Kah discusses immigration law restrictions affecting exhibits at St Louis fair. State geologist Blatchley speaks on earth formation before Academy of Science. Indiana university alumni dinner held at Grand hotel with toastmaster Joseph Bwatn and several speakers. Indianapolis Technical Institute directors convene at Claypool waterhouse offices.
The Indianapolis Clearing-house Association and associated banks will close Friday January 1 1001. Maturing papers due January 2 or 3 should be attended to Thursday December 21 198. George Calvert, Manager.
London dispatch notes rising war talk with Japan bowing for quick strikes and armament, including naval buildup and 70,000 troops ready for Korea. Reports cite purchases of armor and coal, plus large beef orders tied to Japanese government needs as tensions escalate while Moscow seeks peaceful rhetoric that masks mobilization.
Six Thebea residents including Justice J F Parker face charges in the William Johnson incident on April 26. Arrests surprised local officials as Harry Metcalf James Elaina C Bennett James Buster and Bryant Davis are named among the detainees. Pope Urges Peace Cardinal Gott asks far eastern Catholic missions to press for restraint to avert Japan Russia conflict.
A. Madison, 43, was found dead at a drug store on West Washington Street where Afane Minnon was employed. He collapsed at work and was taken to the morgue, later dying at home.
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