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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1903

Page

2

Luhring Bill Dies In House After Indefinite Postponement

The Luhring bill to abolish the power of attorney for signing remonstrances against saloons was killed after a motion to indefinitely postpone. Representative Luhring defended the measure as strengthening law, while Kirkman’s maneuver blocked debate. The decision ends the bill’s chances for the session. A fire then damaged Dr W A Cox’s vacant house at 129 Oliver St, about $18 loss.

Luhring Representative Luhring Kirkman THE SUN W. A. Cox Oliver St

Murder trial moment ends with odd request

In New York on February 6 during William Hooper Young's murder trial, he requested a "Mo lineux rabbit soot" and then slept for 16 minutes. Medical experts find no evidence of insanity.

New York William Hooper Young

Indiana Man Suspected in Murders Flees to San Francisco

A Los Angeles message says Martin E. Cox, who deserted his wife and two children in Fairmount Indiana, is suspected of murdering James A. Sowards, a former Greenup Kentucky resident. Sowards, son of local prominent parents, worked in a Chicago piano firm, ran a restaurant, moved to Elwood Indiana, and later sold pianos. He overdrawn his bank by 100 dollars a year ago, repaid by his father, with no criminal charge filed. Cox left Los Angeles on Saturday and owned a bar in LA. Carroll County residents held an annual reunion at the state house with W. W. Hubbard presiding.

Fairmount Ind Los Angeles Cal Martin E. Cox James A. Howards Greenup San Francisco Stelin Smith United Brethren Main 1St Elwood Cox

Fresh Health Through Food A Dallas Woman’s Case

A Dallas woman shares a health turning point attributed to Grape-Nuts and Postum. After years of illness and failed diets, travel, and fear of illness, she reports clearer mind, restored energy, and weight gain while avoiding medicines. She claims she now eats freely and feels well daily.

Dallas Texa Florida Georgia Postum Co Bete Creel

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief for Hemorrhoids

Nervous prostration often follows neglect of hemorrhoids and piles. The Pyramid Pile Cure, offered by Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall Michigan, is advertised as an effective early treatment, with a free booklet explaining proper care and remedies. The ad urges readers to request the booklet and product information.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Change in mail practice for bulk circulars

Washington February 6 a provision of the postoffice appropriation bill passed by the house allows senders who mail 2000 or more identical circulars or third or fourth class matter to omit stamps by paying the full postage to the postmaster. The measure, urged by the post office department, aims to save government and public costs by avoiding stamp production sale and cancellation and the labor of affixing stamps to each piece.

Washington Postoffice House Postagce Department

Fire at Lebanon destroys blocks in city blaze

A major Lebanon Indiana fire roared through the Near block near the public square at 1 0 a m Friday, gutting the Cincinnati store owned by Philip Adler and spreading to Seal Williams J E Pethinn and Castle Hall. Losses reach tens of thousands with extensive insurance claims. local telephone plant also ruined. Cause under investigation after starting from a gas jet or stove in Adler's dry goods store.

Seal & Williams J. & E. Pethinn Castlehall K. of P. Lodge Fercely Indianapolio Neal Block Tost Cagon Block Neal Wile Llamas Perking W. Foster Xrocer Red Men Ben Harodge Laughtera Pocahontas C. F. S. Neal & Co Philip Adler Gacda

Famous singer killed in sixth story fall in St Louis

William Paull of London leading baritone of castle square opera company fell from a sixth floor window of the Southern hotel in St Louis on Thursday evening and was killed.

William Pauil ST. Louis William Paull London Eng Castle-Square Opera Company Southern

Heated Senate Clash Over Tax Commissioner Pay Rise

Senator Kittinger led a fierce floor clash with Senator Parks and others over raising tax commissioners’ salaries to 540. Sparks flew as Kittinger condemned economic hypocrisy, Park s defended the governor’s influence, and President Gilbert intervened to restore order before the bill moved to third reading.

K’’inger Parks Mara Gochenour, Oxborn Hendee Senate Kittinger Benater Gockenour Gochenour Benator Ogborn Court House Plymouth Madison County Gailbert Nator Gochenour Kittin Ker Cochenour Kittinerr Larks

Citizens Committee Blames Indiana Rail Company

A four city citizens committee investigating the Indiana railway strike found the company in the wrong for refusing arbitration and urges public support for the strikers. The panel noted no cause for firing workers and pointed out the discharged were union officers. The committee included ex Mayor B F Death Goshen Walter Brown Elk Hart and others. Elkhart central labor union condemned police action restraining riotous street demonstrations by strike supporters. An incident in Japorte Indiana left Howard Hildebrand age 12 wounded in a shooting involving a shotgun during a discussion with C E Alexander's sons.

Goshen Ind B. F. Deaht Walter Brown Elkhart J. A. Hertog Mishawaka J. ©. Williams Booth Bend National Grocers’ Association Elkhart Central Labor Union

Harris balks as Adelson Harris seen eyeing Senate run

Adelson C Harris emerges as possible U S Senate candidate after a banquet with Wayne county lawmakers and state senators. Harris jokes about a future vote while Harti retorts Let that boom die here. In Warrick County Indiana, Harvey Taylor and Alva Moore clash over a stake leading to Moore being shot and seriously wounded after Moore allegedly attacked Taylor with a club.

Adelson C. Harrs United States Harris Columbia Club Wayne County jit~tInger Senate Harti Warrick Evansville Ind Harvey Taylor Alva Moore Warrick County Taylor Moore

Senator Kittinger Apologizes After Heated Senate Exchange

After opening prayer by the senate chaplain, Senator Kittinger apologized to the senate for his hot words from Thursday. He said he held no malice and asked everyone to pray for him as President Gilbert remarked the body was starting the day about right on its work.

Chaptain Senate Kittinger Gilbert Isday

Preacher Gets a Raise at Brooklyn Orpheum

New York February six. Manager Williams of the Orpheum theater in Brooklyn announced after Thursday night's show that Florence Halliday wife of Rev Charles Brown city mission chaplain would end her brief stage run this week. He said she had decided to cancel all engagements because her husband had not been stated here.

New York Williams Orpheum Theater Brooklyn Florence Halliday Charles Brown City Mission Willams Blsham Porter

Ex pugilist Kenny in brawl with army officer

NY ex pugilist Yank Kenny clashed with Lieut Arthur Bump after an evening at a cigar store. Kenny struck, was knocked about the sidewalk, and locked up as the crowd intervened. Also notes Bryan denies wealth claims and outlines income from 1897 onward.

New York Yank Kenny Fitzalmmons Arthur Leroy Bump Eighth Infantry Kenny Yank Bump

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