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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1903

Page

2

Stinging Defeat for Defense in the Dr Alexander Trial

The defense's repeated motions to withdraw evidence on body theft from graves were overruled. Dr. Alexander faced a fierce cross examination about obtaining a body lawfully, with multiple witnesses set to rebut and the trial moving toward closing arguments and jury instructions.

DR. Alexander Altornera Joseph Alexander Tyesday Effernona Tudge Ballsy Central College Rosa Neidhinger Brown

Cock-a Doodles Barks and Yowls Poultry Show At Germania

Visitors to Germania nail enjoy a quirky exhibit where roosters, dogs, cats, and poultry share space. The crowded lower floor hosts chickens from game roasters to hatch hybrids, while dogs and cats mingle in their own section. The show runs until February 1 with steadily rising attendance signaling strong management support.

Germania Nail Tnefeik & Jargé

Girl of 2015 Sues for Damages in Love Dispute

Mrs Charles K Quinviti of Sound Head, Conn, sues Alite Bradley, age 9?, for 80 damages alleging interference with her husband. The suit cites a New York estate and a daughter of the late Bullabary Bradley as connected to the claim.

Giron Returns to the Princess in Vienna Story

The Zettung reports M Giron traveled from Brussels toward Geneva with a representative at Eagle. The crown princess sent telegraphs to have forms moved to remove her from the sanctuary. She said she could not live without him, and he vowed nothing will part them.

Vienna Zettung Eagle M Giron Brussels Geneva M. Giron Sant Taplum Emain

Joe Morgan Targeted With Cabbage Head Prank

An unidentified act of sabotage interrupted Representative Morgan during a speech when a cabbage head was tossed at him. He kicked it aside and continued, while the incident hints at lingering hostility and political tension.

Drop in coal price at mines in Indiana

Feb. tfiitt reports that mild weather and improved railroad handling reduce mine coal prices. Buyers who bid up to more than 6 a ton reportedly paid as low as 2 a ton on Tuesday, easing costs for Chir eugh buyers.

Ind Tfiitt Font

Hearts for Jilteq Suitors at Mina Meta Hottie Party

Manchester New Hampshire February 11 Several young men invited by Mina Meta Hottie at her engagement party reportedly demanded a formal explanation from N. Bourne’s daughter. The reception room featured heart decorations bearing names and up to six others with alleged vulture related images and animal effigies, one depicting a long eared braying burro.

Manchester N.hs Mina Meta Hottie 3Tsa Bourne N. 3 Bourne Cnp Tallet Heracit Flancas Sve B. Brole

Mouse causes panic aboard streetcar in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on February 1 Afra Norris, sister of Mr. Burton, rode a streetcar on Grandin road from home to a perception. A mouse suddenly jumped from a bonnet, causing women passengers to panic and cling to seats as the car lights failed and wires slipped. The animal vanished, leaving nerves frazzled. Mrs Morris vowed to check hats carefully in the future.

Cincinnati Afra, Norris Clifton Fat Win Burton Grandin Road MeKillan and Vinette Meime

Dallas women demand return of Roosevelt handkerchief

An Elks Club meeting in Dallas sparks outrage over Mrs Roosevelt's handkerchief gift to Mrs Davis. A motion to return the item was carried provoking strong opposition from local society leader Mrs Henry Coke who urged enforcement of the return.

Texas Mrs. Roosevelt

Trust opens saloon in New Jersey plant

In New York on an unclear February date, a trust opened a saloon at a glucose works complex in Shadyside. Judge Seabriskty in Hackensack granted a license. Mey Melater and superintendent In the euith roc works were named in the proceedings. Residents say the venue will be run by the plant trust with Meister on payroll as manager. employees must buy beer there instead of other saloons.

New York Glucose Works Shadyside Seabriskty Hackensack Phi My Melater Euith Roc Snodvelde Zay Sentiriskle Waa Nagar Trust Meister

Trial of Nay for alleged cruelty to stepson described in police court

In police court Tuesday afternoon Thomas Nay faced charges of cruelly treating his stepson in Washington at street area. Board of Children's Guardians had previously pursued the case claiming the boy endured severe whipping and confinement by chain. Testimony from humane officer and patrolman cited visible injuries while the mother blamed falls. Nay, a Civil War veteran, presented witnesses attesting to his general good character. Judge Stubbs said he would rule after conference with Circuit Judge Allen, with a decision due February 11.

Thomas Nay Nia Lae Iattibaueh Stubbs Mater Allen Circuit Court Sourt Board of Children's Guardiana Ray Washington Joyce Patrolmian Insh United States Cavalry Libby

Legislature Debating Governor Salary Rise and School Supply Commission

Governor salary may rise from 5000 to 10000 annually as fees and salaries bills advance. A caucus measure will create a school supply commission led by the governor, auditor, state superintendent, and city and county superintendents to buy supplies under five year contracts. The armie claims the commission could spend up to 1,000,000 dollars yearly.

Stansbury City End

School Bonds To Be Issued

The school commissioners formally authorize bonds for a statutory amount at 3 percent interest, payable semi annually on July 21 and January 1. Bonds numbered 1 to 60 mature between July 19 and 192 percent, with 50 per bond plots, negotiated by Winston Janier & Co. Bids due at noon. A resolution allows suspensions or dismissals for employees who refuse to pay illegitimate debts when ordered.

Banking House of Winston, Janier & Co New York

Gas Mains Filled With Oil In Anderson

Natural gas outages hit Anderson on Monday night and Tuesday as investigations reveal large mains filled with oil. Officials worry oil contamination could affect the city gas system and workers seek ways to remove the oil from pipes. Pumps near Alexandria of the American Biasa company restarted Tuesday with gas pressure similar to prior days, suggesting a sizable gas supply remains for the city and factories.

Anderson Nataral Gav Maine Citizen Goa Alexandria Biasa Company Andereon

Rat Stole Money From Missouri Store Till

A large rat allegedly lifted cash from a Missouri shop owned by McBride and Kenna in St Louis. James McVeigh noticed the animal while rifling a drawer. the rodent dropped a wad, then produced 96 more notes, totaling several pounds. Merridee and Kenna deny ownership, suspecting local businesses’ tills.

Mcbride & Kenna Louis James McVeigh McVeigh Merridee Kenta

Chinese elopers flee to New York amid theft charges

Chicago reports Mia Ling wife of Dr Bing and Chin Man Yuen, members of the Sing family, eloped a month ago. In New York, Mrs Ling was released on instruction from police while Yuen faces larceny charges. Police recovered two trunks, clothing, and diamonds valued at 806,000 taken from Dr Bing. Dr Bing said he paid 315,000 for his wife and trusts she is abandoned to fate in New York.

Chicago Mia Dessayine Hon Sing Don Sing Chin Man Yuen Sing New York Bing Mon Yuen Dr. Bing Dr. Hing

Child Fatally Burned in Greentowne Incident

In KOKOMO Indiana on February 11 Newton Whitaker of Greentowne confessed to starting a fire by using matches to set fire to clothing. He sustained injuries and will file a report.

Kokomo Ind Oiwon Newton Whitaker Greentowne

Grape-Nuts Credited With Health Gains at Rockville Texas

A Holy Land Academy principal in Rockville Texas praises Grape-Nuts after two years of use reporting improved digestion, energy, fewer medicines, and prosperity in business and schooling. He cites a Burkeville merchant recommending the cereal and notes his rural students and weary brain feel steadier on the daily diet. The testimonial, dated Civil Miss, was supplied from Pontum Daiute.

Yurself Holyland Academy Rockville Texans Texas Burkeville Carthage Pontum Daiute

Indisputable dispute over Sutton death defies suicide claim

In Logansport Indiana Feb, Inez Button sues American Central Life Insurance claiming husband J Sutton committed suicide. Sutton admitted buying a revolver and playing with it, but argues the discharge was accidental. Insurance company says death was by own action and policy voided by death by own action clause.

Logansport Ind Plainelti Inez American Central Ie Ing Fance Company J. Sutton Lity Ila Mauin Hly Sutton Polley Bela

Ex-Congressman Calvin Cowgill Dies in Wabash Indiana

Ex-Congressman Calvin Cowgill, age 6, died at his home in Wabash Indiana of kidney hemorrhage and old age. Native of Milton county Ohio, he lived in Indiana since age 20 and practiced law and farming. He was elected to Congress in 1885 serving one term and helped organize the Cincinnati, Nash and Tighmond railway company, serving as its first president. Funeral planned for Thursday with potential citywide business closures.

Wabash Ind Calvin Cowgill Ftx Cowg Milnton County Ohio Indiana Congress Iit Cincinnati Tighmond Railway Company

Senator Tillman Visits Kin and Handles Murder Case

Senator Tillman visited his nephew James H. Tilman in jail here charged with the murder of Fiéttor Gonzales. He suggested defense strategy and vowed to aid his kinsman, promising what he could do within his power. A second item notes a civil service offer at New York to bilinguals with a March 24 exam.

Columbia, & C Tillman James H. Tilman Fiéttor Gonzales

Train Plunges as Bridge Trestle Falls on Northern Pacific

In Missoula Montana on February 14 a railroad trestle on the Northern Pacific collapsed destroying seven spans of the bridge and sending a freight train into the gulch below. All crew members were injured and two likely fatally, authorities said at the scene.

Mirsoula Mant Northern Pacific

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