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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1903

Page

3

Kentucky Woman Seeks Funds for Caleb Powers Defense

Mrs Lyle Clay Brock of Lexington seeks money in Indianapolis to fund Caleb Powers defense as he awaits a second trial for the Governor Goebel murder. She claims Powers and allies lack funds and plans to approach prominent Democrats and Republicans for contributions. Power was previously sentenced to life, but the court of appeals granted a new trial.

Lyle Clay Brock Lexington Indianapolis Caleb Powers Guv Willian Goebel Kentucky Mira. Brock Rock Mye Powers Bhatx Power Kentucky Court of Appeals

Train landslide kills three in Tennessee wreck

A landslide toppled a Southern Railway train near Lowen Tennessee, killing three aboard and injuring four. Victims include J H Bibb engraver Knoxville A J Jacker clerk Newport Alfred Beat Knoxville. Bibb displayed courage as he faced mortal injuries and urged care for women and children.

Knoxville Tenn Sengervin Southern Railway Lowen J. H. Bibb A. J. Jacker Newport Alfred. Beat Baron E. Henderson Rogersville Tent Frank J. Fisher East Tennessee National Bani Tennessee

Aged Criminal Hyle Receives Leniency From Judge

John Hyle, one of the country’s oldest hotel thieves, faced Policejudge Stumps for pocket thefts. Ill and near death, he was sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse but Judge Guibbs suspended judgment on condition he leave Ludon Apolis. Hyle bowed, promising to depart, and departed for Cincinnati after a long criminal career spanning decades with a reputation as a polite, old-school rogue respected by some peers.

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Deadly plague attack shocks Mexican troops at Mazatlan

In Mazatlan a worker at a customs house shot Wilson, claimed af fictad with plague, before killing himself. Mrs Topeto, moved to observation, has gone insane. The attack unsettled Eleventh Infantry with four soldiers sent to observation and two to hospital.

Mra. Topeto Eleventh Infantry

Chemical tests show driven wells and city water are bad

Water tests were conducted Friday after noon by city chemist Annie Moffatt. Nine samples from wells and city water were tested. Seven driven wells were condemned while two were deemed good. Bacteriological results supported the varied findings.

Ciy-chemiat Anni Moffatt Nemes

Oscar Ellsworth Fined in Osseo for Kiss Incident

In Owosso Michigan on February, Oscar Ellsworth of Bancroft was fined 300 dollars after a court ruling over alleged kissing of a young woman. The case involved a confrontation and an appeal process following the verdict.

Owosso Mich Oscar Etteworth Bancroft Han Amin Hattle Contad Tony Pretty

Annexation Washington Hawaii Prompts Agricultural Boom

A Honolulu committee reports that closer ties with the United States spurred Hawaiian agriculture toward diversification into tropical products. They note boosts from US market access, California growth, and a shift of cultivation toward coffee and sugar. US imports of tropical products rose from 1880 to 1902, evidencing growing demand.

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Attempted murder shocks Olathe farm household

In OLATHE KANSAS on a Friday night a would be killer fired a shotgun at Bert McKinstry while he read at home, wounding him in the face neck and chest. The housekeeper child and two farm hands Boyd Adams and John Wilson were also hurt. A farm hand named Strata was arrested next day on suspicion.

Faber Olathe Kas

Births and Deaths and Marriages Notice Fragment

Birth Witam and Myrtle Wallace announce births at 10 N Walecoat bar. A list shows several couples and addresses with births, marriages, and deaths. Names include Davison Norwood Blumroud Drager and Ford, Christopher Linge, Hyland, Stewart, Watson, and Young among others, with addresses on Capitol, Lafayette, Senate, Ocean avenues, and more, plus building permits and repairs.

Birth Witam Myrtle Wallace N. Wale Lacoat Bar Joseph W Christina Davison Norwood Bay Peter Ba Kuchlet Blumroud Walter Gdna Zimmerman Defferapn Ave Christian Minnie Drager St. Petern-st A. Ford Lafayette St Bos Fred Lette Christopher E. Firteenth E. Firteenth Nt., Boy. Wm Minnie Linge Henry Mary Breadhert Broner Benjamin Charles Eliza Gadd Capitol-ave James Hyland Senate-ave Bamurl Stewart Hayden PB. Watson

Mills resigns as Earlham College president in Richmond

Dr Joseph J Mills long serving president of Earlham College resigns due to health after 13 years The trustees accept his resignation and name Prof Robert L Kelley Gear to succeed him effective immediately Mills had previously resigned once but trustees did not accept the move The health deterioration prevents him from continuing his work in Richmond Indiana February date uncertain

Richmond Ind Joseph J. Mills Earlham College Robert L. Kelley Gear Mills

Building Burned in London Fen Shelter Fire

Fragmented report traces a church shelter building burned by a fire Saturday in London Fen. Thirty people unaccounted and likely burned. one body recovered. Other items mention Booth’s rail reform crusade, a new song, and a murder charge in Spokane.

London Fen Church of England Salvation Army

Trestles Guarded as Rivers Flood Portland Indiana

The Gelon le Monde and Little Salamonie rivers rise above records flooding hundreds of acres. At Fort Recovery Ohio the river is booming and damaging property. Restless railroad trestles are reached by water and crews guard them all night. Water rose to 5 90 o clock and continued. Meridian High Arch Race North and Watawatosts areas in downtown toxin are flooded. A rise of another foot could inundate many business houses with heavy losses.

Portland Ind Fev Salamonle Fort Recovery Meridian Iligh Arch Race Vatawsts

Cunard Miner Etruria Runs Aground Near Liverpool Channel

The Cunard liner Etruria ran aground on the bar in Goods Channel near Liverpool early Saturday before 1 o'clock. No injuries are expected and she will be moved with the next tide.

New York Etruria Liverpool Gednes Montes

South Dakota Farmer Seeks Indiana Bride Ad

A South Dakota farmer from Riverside writes the Indiana marriage paper asking for a bride, describing his rural life near Mitchell and stating he is a bachelor ready to marry. He asks the postmaster to relay his letter and emphasizes sincerity and a straightforward approach.

South Dakota Indiana McGinnia

Farmer's Bloody Work in Jonesboro Tragedy

Deputy sheriff reports a fatal family dispute in Jonesboro Georgia on a February night. A man killed his father in law and wife before shooting himself. The case ties to alleged drink and attempted escape from home.

Jonesboro Prilay Farnice Christian Stoom Sulelin

Through sleepers to New Orleans from Cincinnati

Florida and New Orleans route details for Vi Queen and Greacent connecting lines. Sleepers via Pennsylvania Vines and Big Four route, nightly departures, double service to St Augustine, and through sleepers to New Orleans from Cincinnati. Also notes about Old Nurse for Children and Winslow soothing syrup with teething relief.

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Burlington train robber George Cale jailed for years

George Cale pleaded guilty in Burlington train robbery case and was sentenced to years in the penitentiary. In Danville Indiana Mrs Baron Union, 8%, died at her home, a longtime companion of Oliver P. Moriun.

George Cale KUTV Mont Burlington War Sarah Hinton Danville Ind Baron Ulnion Oliver P. Moriun

Properly Adjusted Glasses and Dental Services Adverts

An old time collage of ads and notices lists eye glasses by Weonmra and a dental college at Delaware and Chlo-ate offering full dental work. Also features a Union Pacific rail fare chart from Missouri river terminals to West and Pacific points with multiple destinations and sale dates. Includes local bakery and photography lines, and an editorial prompt to Think It Over with Sun office contact.

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All Over Indiana and Nearby Areas Highlight Local Notices

A collage of short notices reports marriages in Mooresville and Zionville, a note on a Hig Four station project, a Zionavilla elder resident claim, and a peculiar Northern Indiana medical anecdote. Also mentions a Keokomo meeting, a long lost couple reunion via newspaper ad, plus grain and market quotes from Toledo Chicago and New York, with farm and produce price snapshots for late February.

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Gould gains control as Wabash buys rise in market

In New York a flurry of activity boosts Wabash shares and shifts control toward Gould interests with secure holdings amid favorable currency movement. Ontario and Missouri bonds rumored. livestock and grain markets show mixed results across Chicago and East Coast exchanges, with cattle and hog receipts noted alongside steady grain prices.

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Indianapolis Market Prices for Poultry and Groceries

Market report lists prices for eggs, butter, cheeses, poultry, hides, wool, canned goods, coffee, sugars, cereals, and fruits. Includes wholesale rates from New York and local Indiana entries with figures for per pound and per crate, plus stock market style commodity notes and shipping terms.

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