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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
8
Unknown assailants attempted to wreck Commercial telephone company cables in Warsaw Indiana early Sunday. Dynamite was placed near the pole feeding the exchange but caused no cable damage. windows in nearby buildings were shattered. The motive remains a mystery.
Elkhart Indiana February 6 A Lake Shore Railway caboose was struck by a passenger engine seven miles west of Elkhart. Conductor James Connolly was killed and brakeman John Tauby seriously injured. Weather snow and steam hampered the engineer's view of an approaching train.
German steamship Catania reports passing through volcanic ash west of Martinique on February 3. Capt Ebert described heavy smoke from Mt Pelee, lava flows into the sea, and towering steam clouds as the eruption continued. Dowie Postpones New York Trip schedules upheaval as restaurations crusade paused for home duties and Alen City preparation.
Johnny Hay and Emma Hay headline the Grand this week with a 60‑strong cast, promising a top crowd draw. The Empire features Bohemian burlesquers in a musical comedy format all week, while Yale students mobbed Marie Cantil after her New Haven production, prompting enthusiastic campus receptions and a police escort.
Chicago mourns Fire Chief Denis Swenle who died of kidney disease at home after a long service starting as a volunteer in 1849. Born in Glasgow July 23 18, he led the department through the Great Fire of 1871 and the Canal Street blaze, leaving a widow, children and many grandchildren.
The Alexander jury could not agree on Dr. Alexander's guilt in the Rose Neidlinger grave robbery case after 47 hours of deliberation. Judge Halley discharged the panel Sunday morning. prosecutors and defense acknowledge no clear path forward and note public sentiment affected impartiality. Fifteen ballots produced a final eight to four acquittal after initial splits.
Prosecutor Ruckelehaue declined to state policy on prosecuting the negro ghouls. He would not comment on Rufus Gantrell’s bond reduction at present and warned he did not know future actions. He remained undeterred about a new trial for Dr. Alexander.
A sports feature explores boxing superstition centering on rabbit feet and other quirks. It recounts Joe Walcott’s bathrobe belief and Mysterious Billy Smith’s era, noting fighters’ habits, referee fears, toss prestige, corner routines, and the pervasive mood of prefight ritual in late 19th century boxing.
The forthcoming tournament features the Chicago team arrival in evening attire with gold headed canes, manscles, diamond atoda rings, and glit tox lacing. They boast long watch fobs, fancy hosiery, and scented cigars, planning a grand display. Indianapolis reporter notes the event could be a landmark in bowling history.
A newly observed comet, named Clabacenis, was seen from the Holdat observatory in Syracuse, possibly becoming visible to the naked eye within weeks. Discovered mid January in France, it appeared as a hazy nebulous patch with faint tail traces and is rapidly approaching Earth. Prof H A Peck confirmed the sighting.
Phil Reeclus dead a 189 a ball player of federal reputation died at Lakes land Insane asylum Louacttie Mon ny inmate since 1 July He was a pitcher and utility man The Indianapolis polo team had been meeting with a group of revert which had landed the boys in third place The Eastern League lead by Lee Lowell continued with Worcester defeat a 14th straight win Richmond beat Muncie 9 to 1 Quakers showed better form than in prior games Terry McGovern and campers held for blue laws violation released after bail built on lack of evidence
Andrew Thornett, a sophomore class president at Crawfordsville, was kidnapped by Wabash freshmen Thursday night and held in a sugar camp near Shades of Neath. He escaped after seven miles of roaming, breaking handcuffs as guards pursued, then reached a farm house where his shackles were removed. He suffered cold exposure but did not blame his captors and refused to name his mentors.
The senate will adjourn Monday evening until Wednesday out of respect for Senator Burns who died Saturday. A Senate delegation will accompany the body to South Bend for the funeral Tuesday. Honorary pallbearers include Senators Barlow Gard Lawler Wood and Goldwind.
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