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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1903

Page

8

Fight over army post land purchase amendment

Washington February 14 A committee of the whole passed Representative Overutretts amendment to appropriate 0 000 to complete the purchase of the Lawrence land for an army post. The vote was 3 to 41 with opponents Zenor and Myers of Indiana leading the fight and critics accusing high prices. A warm struggle is anticipated as the sundry civil bill with the amendment moves forward.

Washington Overutrett Lawrence Zenor and Myers Indiana Maddox Georgia Zenor Jeffersonville Indianapaolis Repubs Veana

Rattlesnake Frightens Manchester Guests at Fortunate Escape

In St Augustine Florida a three foot rattlesnake slithered loose during a visit by the duke and duchess of Manchester. The duchess narrowly avoided fangs as an infant daughter was snatched away to safety. Also reported, John Ochi Dead aged 44 of Olive East died of pneumonia Friday. he leaves a widow and four daughters.

ST. Augustine Fla Manchester John Ochi John Oehl Harry Benjamin Waldron

Corbett and Jeffries in a heated boxing publicity clash

Observers say the Corbett Jeffries feud is mainly a public relations spark. Both fighters spar for attention as Jeffries trains for a possible title bout while Corbett showcases power and endurance in recent exchanges. The core question remains who benefits most from the hype and money.

Polo Clubs Race Up Standings After Close Win

Racing wan Indians pull ahead as Muncie and Todleropolis climb toward first place. Indians defeat Muncie 4 to 2 Friday night with two Mul Jen goals from outside the cage. No Cyclorama game Saturday night as Hoosiers rest.

Einol Cseviieus Indianapolle Muncle Mul Jen

Indianapolis Blute Normal Routs Local Team 3 to 2

In Racine a high school game began with Terre Haute travel and a demoralized squad. The Blute normal took early control, but by halftime the score was 16 to 14 for Indianapolis. The second half surged, and Indianapolis won 3 to 2 as the momentum shifted late in the game.

Indianapolis

Teacher Assault Report From Local Township School

In a country school of this township Ted Covington February 14 Clyde Trice 24 is under arrest charged with assaulting teacher Ailis Florence Dewlin. He struck her with a piece of wood causing her to lose consciousness and suffer a bench impact to the head.

Covington Ted Fen Clyde Trice Ailis Florence Dewlin

Shot by brakeman while stealing ride reported

Loganport Indiana February report says John Murphy of Rockport was shot in the arm and leg possibly by a Wabash brakeman during an attempted freight train theft. He lay by the rails with frost on his feet before a farmer found him near the track. A Louisville Kentucky item notes a January whisky bonded warehouse report by internal revenue agent Joseph Craft showing 4,515 barrels placed in distilleries in the district.

Logansport Ind John Murphy Rockport Murphy Highionesomes Louieville Internal Revenue Joseph A. Craft

Overheated furnace damages Korley home in $500 fire

An overheated furnace caused a two story frame house owned by C A Korley at 19 Wy Twenty-fourth St to incur about $500 in damage early Saturday. The blaze melted gas meter pipes and burned upward through both floors before firefighters stopped it. No major loss occurred. A separate notice describes a new telegraph company aiming to connect major midwestern cities with cheaper service.

C. A. Korley Worley Raa

Lincoln's Opponent Dies Amid Turbulent Times

An American clipping reports the death of a Lincoln opponent at the Duluth county poor farm. The piece notes family destitution and a late deference to relatives as their fortunes declined. It also mentions a separate market note on De Beers diamonds, rising rough sapphire prices, and mining constraints in South Africa. A brief item covers Gen Booth’s invocation in Congress and the death of Harry Trader from injuries at the Cerealine ruins.

Chicago Alebury Finis Dulfuth Fen New York Te de Beers Mining Company de Beers Company South Africa

Indiana Rural Routes to Be Complete by 1904

Washington Shortcuts reports Cipverdale Indiana will gain two rural mail routes and New Thdlana powtmasters including Robert Marshall Grete Henry Smith Reeles. yttle bady of Hubbard T Smith who died in Genoa will be buried in Vincennes. A W Machen says Indiana will be fully covered by rural routes by July 1 1904. Senator Fairbanks Beveridge and Congressman Overstreet will invite President Roosevelt to Indianapolis for the dedication of the new federal building. Senate committee amended the postoffice appropriation bill by attaching the statehood omnibus bill, hoping to pass it. The vote was & ta &

Bady Hubbard T. Smith Genoa Vincennes Hia Old Home A. W. Machen Rural Free! Delivery Service Indiana Fairbanks Beveridge Overstreet Roosevelt Indianapolis Federal Senate Committee

Sheriff’s Sale in Marion County Indiana Court Decree

A sheriffs sale is set by the Court of Marion County Indiana in Cause No. Ghd against City Mend Company and others. The property, valued at two hundred sixty six dollars, will be offered at public auction at the Court House in Marion County on a Saturday. Proceeds go to satisfy the decree with interest and costs, plus excess over the appraised value if any, with no court costs beyond the sale. W R Mutagen serves as Sheriff with attorney B Richerestk.

Sherifins Dreros Co Everest Marin County Indiana Mali PC Weyeabdrte Company Et al Munne Texas Maren Marion County Todiana Mann New York Indlapa Robert Mutagen B. OM. Richeresk Plainit

Prison Torture Revealed at San Quentin and Other Prisons

A San Francisco committee hearing reports torture methods at San Quentin and another prison. The procedure allegedly caused death and numerous injuries. An editor notes medical cures and piano sale offers follow in the same column.

Ban Francisco Criel San Quentin

Marion County Sheriff to Sell Real Estate Under Decree

Notice of public sale of real estate in Marion County Indiana under a decree in a case with Michiel O Conor as plaintiff and C Leney Welling as defendants. Property includes Lot 47 in Indianapella’s WIE lard Place, with rents and profits up to seven years, to satisfy debts with interest and costs. Sale to be held at Marion County Court House between 10 A M and 4 P M on a Saturday in March.

Sudrinins Bale Marin Marin County Indiana Michiel O'Connor C. Leney Welling Hanner County Tadiwia Wielard Place Tartyree Vahialon Ape Pralzerend Robent Metzger Sherif Marion County Moore Attarnive Anerip Supilar Court Marian County Gauss Center Lodge Nepradent Order Loula & Aker Real Eatate Pablo Lata Rohert Metzger Aurion Smith Duncan Altoreva

Notice of Estate Administrator Disqualification in Indiana

The undersigned disqualifies an administrator of the estate of Ida J. Haren of Marion County Indiana, deceased. The estate is claimed solvent. No. 82 Frank W. Flanner. The Sun For Sale Liners. Results guaranteed. Try them.

Ida J. Haren Marion County Indiana Frank W. Flanner Sun

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