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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
2
Early Wednesday the Chicago five story Bufkitag building on Clark Street caught fire on the third floor. Firemen saved several residents and a missing count later showed all were accounted for. The blaze, which reduced the structure to a total loss, prompted an estimated 250000 in damages.
New York report states John D Rockefeller leads a planned copper consolidation with $200,000,000 capital. The United Metals Selling Company will likely be formed to run the venture, absorbing Armatjamated Copper and Lake Copper interests, with United Verde Mines also to sell through the new entity.
Lieut gun Miles and wife return to Washington while Capt Purnell Harrington assumes charge of the navy yard at Bremerton Washington. A crash of multiple incidents appears in a single paragraph, noting deaths from dynamite thawing in Bowls Oklahoma and injuries to three others near Carlabud New Mexico.
Norfolk reports the passenger steamer Olive sank in the Chowan river near Mount Pleasant after being struck by a tornado, with eighteen fatalities. Several rescued are in serious condition due to cold weather. many victims were crew members.
Elmer Young a Westland 12-year-old, during Tuesday recess at a Greenfield school, ran into a playmate and was knocked unconscious. He recovered enough to walk home but later suffered convulsions and died at 3 pm. Medical exam shows a fractured skull.
The Marion club held its annual ball Tuesday night at the German house with over 100 guests including Gov Durbin Mrs Boolewalter and members of the legislature. Palm screened stage lights and handsome decorations set a festive scene. The grand march led by President Carter and Mrs Carter, with Judge and Mrs Leathern and T A Wynne, plus Nellie Jones of Anderaan as guest of Mrs Carter. Supper followed the event.
In Pittabuey Pennsylvania a Democrat W F R Hays won the mayoral race over Republican J C Hawmaker by a small majority. In Allegheny and throughout Pennsylvania municipal elections were held with John Weaver winning the Philadelphia mayoralty.
Washington notes list Marehill Hunt named postmaster at Oakridge Indiana rural route. Indiana congressman Atetle plans Arizona travel when session ends. Knox wife advised rest. dinner invitations cancelled. Vicomte De Chambrun to be French embassy attaché in Washington. descendant of Lafayette. Senator Fairbanks seeks 20 for Indianapolis army post grounds. Corydon National Bank authorized to start business. J. M. Andrews president F. W. Hengrson cashier. Republican caucus keeps Panama Canal treaty discussion alive.
A letter asserts Anaemotrophy results from poor diet and praises Grape-Nuts from Pestum Co. Battle Creek Michigan for restoring health. It describes the wife’s illness and recovery after switching to Grape-Nuts, with noted weight gain and improved digestion and energy. Doctor reportedly endorses the cereal as a steady aid.
The storm slowed rail traffic Tuesday night into Wednesday with trains running hours late. Only a handful of services arrived on time as crews battled drifting snow, moving cars to clear switches and shovel snow from tracks to keep lines open.
Drifting snow crippled the streetcar system across all lines Wednesday morning. Motormen and conductors battled heavy drifts and freezing winds as cars ran late or halted, with tracks blocked from Indiana Avenue to Prospect Street. Snowplows struggled to clear, yet service remained irregular until after 9 a.m. when the weather abated and operations resumed.
A 66 year old man named Goodrich pleaded for shelter at Indianapolis police after getting lost from Salvation Army barracks. About 70 slept at the barracks, with others sent to the Friendly Inn. most paid ten cents for bed and breakfast. Between 40 and 60 daily applicants sought fuel, food, and transport as charity runs short. Salvation Army and Friendly Inn struggle to meet needs while many want work to earn meals.
Chicago and surrounding regions endure a severe cold snap lasting about 74 hours with temperatures plunging to near 20 below in North Dakota and Minnesota. Reports show multiple deaths from exposure and relief funding failing to reach the needy as a gradual thaw is forecast for Thursday.
A regiment of cavalry is held captive on two trains buried in snow near Lusk. Passenger and freight trains on several lines are blocked, with aides unable to dig out. The situation cripples rail travel across the region as gales and heavy snow continue to hamper rescue efforts.
The Minto was sent to aid a trapped vessel as a gale drives two steamers toward the rocky shores near the east coast of Nova Scotia. Ice current has carried both ships down the coast, with all efforts to rescue proving unavailing.
Mrs Bernice Bird and her daughter arrive in Washington to plea for clemency for her husband, Bart Bird, condemned for murder. They report repeated refusals by the White House and Justice Department to intervene, despite claims the crime was a bid to save a life. The case contrasts federal action with state court judgments. The petition cites letters to Secretary of State and mentions prior visits seeking a presidential pardon.
Efforts to locate a valuable pouch lost during a three week search by postal officials move toward success. Investigations trace the pouch from the railroad post office at Inainn opolla to Cincinnati where it disappeared, with no account found in Dela.
In Greenville Fig 18 the Rev. Carpenter from Kavanaugh Methodist Church challenged the Bible’s clear statements on immersion and the sacrament. He offered $10 to anyone who could cite a verse rendering immersion in water and $1 to anyone who could cite a scripture opposing gambling, sparking widespread excitement.
In Rock Rapids on February 1 a jury acquitted August Bunge of murder after a dramatic trial. Moments after the verdict the defendant wed Lena Schmidt, the woman who stood by him, and they planned a life of freedom. The courtroom erupted in cheers as the couple celebrated with a city hall marriage.
An Ithaca typhoid outbreak claims three student deaths Otto Wohls of Rochester Henry A Schoentorn Hackensack N J and Charles J Bsehlenker Iatavia N Y among eight new cases and eight sent out of town No town residents yet died but many are in critical condition Officials note a decline among atte gents while anticipating more deaths this week Camel authorities will install a filtration plant at once costing 150 dollars and students have returned home
Workers at the Conrey roster Picture factory in SHELTYVILLE Indiana walked out Tuesday over a wage rule dispute. They demand a uniform schedule rather than piece work, citing dissatisfaction with pay. The strike affects production at the plant and labor relations in the community.
Andrew J Barrett, 41, a farmer from Anderkhoss Indiana, collapsed and died in the courthouse corridors Tuesday while speaking with fellow farmer Judson Minor. The item blends unrelated ad text and garbled lines about remedies and notices.
Willam BM and Kenda of Plymouth Waa postmaster of Mymouth for 16 years and a Cli war veteran. Sylvester Gosnell, 63, at home near Downsyville. H. B. Carter and John J. Foley, 73, at Greensburg. Joseph Foland at home near Alex anidre.
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