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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1903

Page

2

Electric trunk line plan links Indianapolis and St Louis not sale

Terre Haute Ind Feb 36 Reports indicate the Union traction company is negotiating to buy the Interurban line from this city to Brazil as part of a potential trunk line from Indianapolis to St Louis It is said the Terre Haute Brazil route is not for sale and may be excluded from proposals

Terre Haute Ind Union Triction Company Ely Brazil Indinapolia SS Lawls Terra Haute-Brazil

Grand Jury Focuses On Indianapolis Coal Trade Conspiracy

The Indianapolis grand jury, after judge Alford's instruction, will probe alleged unlawful coal dealer coordination and mine owner involvement to control regional trade. The act of 1877 targets conspiracies to curb competition, with penalties up to ten years in prison and fines, while exemptions for agricultural products are noted.

Indiana Connolly Doe Union Sewer Pipe Company Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Court of the United States District M Nol United States Supreme Court Harlan

Sensational Arkansas clash over editorial board names

The Arkansas Democrat reports a warlike exchange between Gov Davis supporters and opponent Helmi Bush. Bush sent two telegrams and a letter to William B. Mitchell asking who bore responsibility for an article about the charitable board. Mitchell replied at length, prompting another telegram and a threat to be in Little Rock Monday. The article’s target was not believed to reflect on Bush. In Minneapolis, former mayor Albert Ames is jailed on bribery charges, bonded at $19,000, awaiting transfer to Minneapolis. An Evansville farmer, David Reble, became insane at dinner over religion and attacked his family.

Mitchell Ielons Bush The Democrat Hell Little Rock Hy Merchant's Tite Mr. Bush Hancock. N Albert Ames Minneapolis Minn Shariff Troger Indiana Kentucky West Esden Ind Evansville David Reble Spencer County

Appetite Coaxing Not Needed With Proper Grape-Nuts

A Cedar Falls schoolteacher recounts how scientific feeding with Grape-Nuts eliminates appetite coercion. She describes prior daily headaches and nervous strain from skipping meals, then notes improved energy, color, lunch habits, and overall liveliness after starting the cereal.

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Health officers forced entry at Bradyaville quarantine

Health officers had to break down doors in Bradyaville to investigate a family accused of divine healing beliefs amid a ringpox outbreak. Postmaster Warner, cited in the report, refused entry as officers sought to verify illness claims and quarantine status. Corner in Broomcorn spurs price speculation in Charleston as reports claim last year's crop was short.

Aterdeen Bradyaville Ringpox Warner Board of Hearts Faraily Hem Broomcorn Charleston Breomeurn

Unclear Market Quotes and Oddities From Saturday

Fragmented OCR text describes fluctuating quotations and trading hints for buyers and sellers. Mentions My WeConnir Co. at 78 dollars and Witt Sebaut & Co. with higher sales. Sprung phrases reference soldiers and varying targets, with quoted caution from an unnamed Chor Conroe figure.

My WeConnir Co Witt Sebaut & Co

One Dead After Streetcar Collision at Thirteenth Street

An outbound streetcar on Saturday night at Thirteenth Street and the T. & W. tracks collided with an oncoming engine. Miller Maude Rowe died at the hospital after being crushed in the crowd surge. Miss Etta Davis and Mian Muggle Watts were injured as passengers panicked and jumped from the car. The trolley jumped the wire leaving the car in darkness as the freight engine bore down. Davis was hurled onto the tracks but saved herself as the train slowed. she was hospitalized Monday with severe injuries.

Thirteenth St Miler Maude Rowe Lockwood St Mian Muggle Watts Etta Davia Arasuatave Miss Rowe Utts Mies Davis Means Mig Davin

Perryites in a Huff Over Van Vorst Book Attack

Indignation runs through Perryville as residents protest Miss Beas Van Vorst and her book The Woman Who Tells. Local figures deny her conclusions, with mill officials and townspeople denouncing misstatements. The record shows 3609 population and recent marriages and births, amid concern over the author’s influence.

Perry Mise Beas van Vorst Miss van Vorst Dostmaster Mih Misa van Vorst Mil Bly Renee Wenge Eatve Ofin Misa van Worst Tilo Traber Towm Miss van Vort

Robbers Hold Up Saloon Patrons In Chicago IGE-Box

Armed robbers entered Charles McCabe’s saloon on State Street in Chicago on Monday and locked six patrons and the bartender in a Lee box. They then looted James O’Connell’s saloon, treating customers there before fleeing. Two victims, John O’Rien alias Michael Flynn and Matty McDonnell, were later arrested after a confrontation at a hotel where champagne was seized.

Chicago Charles McCabe Stite-st Dasmy James O’connellt Ube Robbers Jeft O'Connell McCabe John O'trlen Michael Fignnts Matty” McDonnala

Indiana Briefs from the State’s Pockets and Pastimes

An array of short items from Indiana towns covers a range of oddities and local notes. Incie-Mende reports an explosion in its history spring. Evansville notes a suspicious fire. Wabash records a high-price horse sale. Union City marks a fifth birthday celebration. Fort Wayne mentions French government checks to McCulloon heirs. LaPorte hints at land in Texas tied to freed slaves. scattered town tidbits include renewals and local developments.

Denry Wikis Evansvil Tiliana Tusime Mes Emily Mote Fort Way McCulloen Lrs George Warnes Ab Farfield Adam McCulloon Laporte Jant Fobjnven Texas Robin Tonné

Pensions Granted to Numerous Individuals in Indiana

A list of pensions approved for numerous named individuals across Indiana states towns and counties including Aaron J Reynalds Decatur John Candee Fargo Ley Evans Smiths Valley Augustus Cruix North Vernon Martin Bhatt New Albany Jum Kirby Young America James Co .Thomas Cannellon Wm Lisws Crawfordsville William Travan Wheatland William I Gray Prinston Richard H Coulter Warren Abner Ratelltt Rushville Jacob M Lemmon St Home Grant Aaron Olle Bagyitta Abel Sevants Leroy Trentin Hoot Monterey and related widows and dependents in a wartime context with various amounts noted and terms referenced

Mortoc James Ruble Warren Abner Ratelltt Selma Trentin L Hoot Monterey Boaln Minara Mishevaks

McCray Wins Suit Over Fees for Murder Case

A jury in Samuel Shank's court awarded Attorney Wrank McCray 162.00 to recover half the defense fees for Joseph Soulding, who was tried and convicted of murder weeks earlier. McCray was appointed by Judge Alford with Howls and Hay as assessors. After the trial, McCray declined to divide the fresh Retail Hardware Dealers funds. Separately, the Indiana retail hardware dealers association held its annual meeting at the Denian on Tuesday through Thursday with a Columba club reception. D. M. Parry, national manufacturers association president, will address on Organization. speeches from Gov. Dury bin, Gov. Gilbert, and John L. Grit Aths are expected. Linea Shower will host a wedding shower for Ella Dun at 163) Foyt-avenue, Wednesday evening. The wedding is planned for St Pug Wick's church Thursday morning in February.

Acta Arte Sith McCray Sam Shank AL Irvington Attorary Wrank McCray John Bowlug Lynn May Joseph Soulding Alford Howls Hay Indiana Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association Deniaon Columbia Club D. M. Parry National Manufacturers’ Association Parry Durybin Gilbert John L. Grit- Aths Stephen Anderson Foyt-ave Mlex Ella Dun Cantta John Gauller St. Pug Wick's Church

Battleship Maine First Official Assignment Forging North Atlantic squadron

Disjointed report notes the Maine being assigned to forge the North Atlantic squadron. Mentions Detroit sulphite works fire, vehicle values at an auto show in Chicago, deaths from heart disease in Detroit, and various arrests in Matagorda Texas and Reading Pennsylvania. Includes political note Indiana Representative Hemenway not seeking governor run. Cuban observances mark fifth anniversary of Maine destruction in Havana with Americans present.

Detroit Chicago Mev Joseph Dombrulwski Mich Washington Post Hemenway Indiana Maine Elven Matagorda Tes Sundus Buba Felix Bmethena Wilson Bales George Nelk Philadelphia Reading Havana

Blizzard Strikes Indianapolis Delays Transit Across City

A severe two inch snowfall followed by a heavy electrical storm disrupts Indianapolis on Saturday night into Sunday. Streetcar service is largely halted, gradual restoration begins Monday, with telegraph and telephone lines largely intact though some wires down. Railroads report trains late and crews work through the storm as statewide impact spreads.

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