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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1903

Page

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Slot Machines Reappear In Downtown Saloon Row

Report notes slot machines that had vanished per Bupt Taffe order are back in circulation. Slot men claim machines never left town, found in Denison hotel bar rooms cigar stores Union Stockyards hotel Zimmerman's Rhake's fairgrounds and numerous saloons with some “workers” managing receipts and stirring interest by dropping coins.

Bupt. Taffe Taffe Denison Harry Walker Union Etockyards Zimmerman's Place Rhake's Fair Grounds

Vigor of City Life Dims Youths Says Prof Frazier

James E. Frazier superintendent of Madison county schools told state house listeners that country school graduates are better prepared for advanced study and professional careers than city graduates. He blamed urban luxury for weakness, praising outdoor country life for ruggedness and self-reliance, noting many businessmen lead large corporations. His plainspoken critique drew a receptive audience.

James E. Frazier Madison County State House Frazier

Smoke consumer bid for state house plant urged

Sid Conger s palace reports a Chicago firm encourages Sam Shutt state house engineer to recommend a smoke consuming device for the heating plant. Col Wilson to press the matter while Shutt refuses unless proven necessary. the proposal would cost 2400 dollars for the plant and 400 dollars per boiler.

Sam Shutt State House Representative Caldwell Chicago Col Wilson

First hanging at state farm ends in prison murder

Norfolk prisoner Jack Brown executed for killing James B Parker during a field labor dispute over two candidates on election day. Guard intervened too late. Mournful incident marks state farm’s first hangings. Ex governor N Daniels dies in Guthrie Oklahoma Territory.

Norfolk State Farm Jack Brown James B Parker Brown Parker Alj

Plants Trust Seeks Sale Option for New Castle Factory

New Castle Indiana January 2 local brass and tron bedatend plant has been asked for an option by the new trust. The factory beyond New Castle has been asked to sell out to Trust In three days.

New Castle Ind Tron Bedatend New Trust Trust

New Liner Advertisements on Seventh Page Today

On page seven the newspaper runs ads for hard birch wood for sale and unfurnished rooms for rent. It also lists a four room cottage for sale and furnished rooms for rent plus an advertisement seeking a popular piano player and a cigar man. It notes annual meeting of stockholders of Central Trust Company and first mortgage loans on improved property.

Central Trust Company

Child Narrow Escape From Burning Fire At Home

The infant child of Michael J. Hett of 403 Greely Street narrowly escaped death Friday noon when playing with matches. The infant set a bed on fire as the mother carried the child from the room. the bed burned but the baby was uninjured.

Michael J. Hett Greely St

Touching Romance in Richmond Fortune Claim

Marion Ind Jan 2 Mr and Mrs Frank Knight of Richmond reached Marion after penniless travel seeking the fortune left by Aaron Strong of Bunker Hill. Strong, recluse before death, loved a girl who became his brother’s wife triggering a long family rift. The daughter married Mr Knight and after Strong’s death his will left the fortune to Mrs Knight.

Marion Ind Frank Knight Richmond Aaron Strong Bunker Hil Yearnazo Strong Knight Strong

Burglar Kellogg surrenders after California visit

Frank Kellogg, a burglar, returned to police in Philadelphia after learning the woman he loved was married to another. He will be taken back to Sacramento, Cal. Meanwhile London reports a new life insurance policy against appendicitis with premiums and benefits up to 1900 dollars. Morton Bookwalter improves, tuberculosis patient Morton T. Bookwalter hails Santa Fe climate, and John M. Sullivan is discharged after assault case. A stage coach falls 100 feet in Kentucky. a death mystery in Baltimore prompts Hood's Sarsaparilla ad.

Philadelphia Frank Kellogg California Kellogg Sacramento Cal Londos Morton Bookwalter Bookwalter Morton Hookwalter Morton T Bookwaiter New Mexico

Cantrell to be released on bond in grave robber case

Rufus Cantrell, self confessed grave robber, likely to be freed on a $2000 bond after prosecutors consider the request. Attorneys conferred with Prosecutor Ruckelshaus and Judge Alford will rule after the recommendation. Cantrell vows to stay in the city and assist in prosecuting co-defendants, while remaining jailed until release.

Ghoul Rufus Cantrell Casa Connaway Ruckelshaus W. T. Brown Rurkelkhaus Cass Connaway Alford

Indiana deputy sheriff John Comer retires after long tour of prison duties

John Comer, longtime deputy sheriff, retires after overseeing transfers to Indiana state prisons and reformatories. Over two years he personally conducted tours to Michigan City Prison, Jeffersonville Reformatory, and Plainfield Boys Reform School, with hundreds of inmates moved and one notable escape attempt by a half-blood Indian thwarted after a four-block pursuit.

John Comer Serif Indiana Michigan City State Reformatory Jeffersonville Marion County Plainfield Comerone Sherif Morgan County Comer Meridian St Washington-st Capitol Ava

Public school janitors sworn as special policemen

About 100 janitors from public schools took an oath Friday to become upright special policemen and received new badges They will wear stars discarded by the regular police when shields were adopted by the force.

Sayre Declares Storms Slander in Speaker Battle

Warren G. Sayre ex-candidate for speaker of the house visits Ren Miller and R. G. Brown, relays a tale of a rival’s alleged slander by Dan Storms, and muses on the wind in the speaker race noting Henry Marshall’s failure. He says he wants to contact Storms, who he praises as a good fellow if he slanders him.

Warren G. Sayre House Ren. Miller Mossing Dan Storms Mr. Sayre R. G. Brown Supreme Court Storms Storia Rinte Mar Mr. Sayres Henry Marshall

Public urged to push for meat price cuts

Washington reports Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Bingham warns against high meat prices despite abundant corn and cattle. He notes cattle prices fell in Chicago and wholesale costs dropped, urging a retail price reduction and public action to secure relief.

Washington Bingham Chicago

Man with a broom sought in home fire mystery

Detectives chase a man seen running with a broom near Twelfth street and Beville avenue after a fire destroyed J. Wingleys home at 1219 Beville Ave. valued at 5000. Neighbors saw flames at 2 30 am and the suspect fled west, with no solid lead. The family was visiting Atlanta and is due back soon.

Twelfth-st Beville-ave Weingle Atlanta Asch Manning Indianapolis

Grand jury to convene January session in Indianapolis

The new grand jury, chosen last week for the first half of 193, will meet next Monday to begin the January session. No major cases appear on the docket unless new developments arise. Investigations into alleged unlawful activities at the Indianapolis coat exchange may be renewed if fresh evidence surfaces.

Indianapolis

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 6 p m Friday with rain Friday afternoon and night. Saturday will be fair and colder with moderately cold nights. Temperatures noted 7 p m 24, noon 38, 2 p m 39. Snow and colder conditions expected in Indiana and neighboring states with northwest winds.

Indianapolis Dan Indiana

Changes In Engineers Office After Resignations

Ferguson resigns as chief inspector of the city engineer department to join the engineering corps replacing James Johnson who moves to Recorder Lew Shank's office. Joe Hogue of North Indianapolis is expected to take Ferguson's place. The chief Inspectorship and the new position pay 75 dollars a month.

Ferguson City Engineer’s Department James Johnson Engineering Corps Johnson Lew Shank Joe Hogue Indianapolis Indianapolis Tax Company Fergu

Neighbor Delicately Handles Found Baby Tale

A neighbor jokes about a baby left on Mrs. Matte Lively's doorstep at 34 Bpring St. The story spreads through the block, prompting concern and neighborly gossip. Mrs. Lively fears police investigation, though no officers arrive, and Ms Martin from Bloomington visits during the rumor.

Police arrest man in purse snatching case

George Taylor of 720 N Californiast, described as a burly negro, was arrested Thursday afternoon by Detectives Morgan and Kinney as a loiterer and identified by Miss Anna Williams as the man who attacked and robbed her of a purse Wednesday night near Doug ling and Norchats. Williams called at the police station Friday morning saying he is the suspect. She lives at 62 Douglas-st and had a brief view of the attacker when he emerged from behind a tree. Detectives believe Taylor is the negro purse snatcher they have been seeking.

George Taylor N. Californiast Morgan and Kinney Miss Williams Douglas-st

Jefferson township assessor eyes city chairman bid

Jefferson township assessor Michael Jefferson hints at a run for city chairman of the Republican committee while noting he would fight for the post only if necessary. The local political scene centers on ward 13 leader Charles Egger and a belief that party forces, including the Boo ter machine, control the organization.

Michael Jefferson Republican Committee Jefferson Charles Egger Mike Fort Egger Booter Machine Ed Loi Boo Walter el Republican Organization

Heavy charge laid at door of John Mountain Jr

An additional grave charge has been laid against John Mountain Jr an ex city fireman who was caught last Sunday night by Mina Liszle Lambert after he assaulted and robbed her at K Mnoia and Maryland streets Mountain is in the county jail awaiting grand jury action Thursday afternoon Mrs Jack Cullen wife of an Indianapolis pugilist testified he was the man who assaulted her near Senate avenue and the Union tracks since the assault she has been ill Detective Lancaster had four prisoners led before Mrs Cullen and she identified Mountain the same night she was knocked down at Senate avenue dragged near boxcars and left unconscious Anna McAlister reported a separate attempt near 0185 Senate avenue her pocketbook was snatched but she fired at the attacker she did not identify Mountain several other sons identified Mountain and detectives are confident he is the gold toothed man pursued for weeks

John Mountain, Jr Mina Liszle Lambert K- Mnoia Maryland Ste. Mountain Wal Grand Jack Cullen Indianapolis Senateave Union Tracks Anna McAlister Senate-ave Mountain

City Engineer Probes Grade Crossings for Relief

City Engineer James B. Nelson investigates grade crossings as groundwork for a proposed commission. The Board of Public Works and city officials will identify which crossings require attention and likely defer remedies. The mayor is expected to appoint the commission soon.

James B. Nelson Board of Public Works

Foreign labor limits stall city public works plans

The city contemplates restricting foreign labor for public works as labor shortages halt all public projects. City engineer Nelson notes complaints may arise from importing workers, yet more public discontent could follow if labor cannot be secured. Plans for a new East Market House between the meat market and Alabama Street advance with Mayer Bookwalter Rubush and architect, featuring substantial walls doors that can be kept closed, a heated interior, a skylighted Mower market under 5 000 square feet, and an arch roof design. From Burns. James Wink dies in Columbus Indiana on Friday morning after a kerosene accident that set his clothing ablaze.

Clity Nelson East Market House Mayer Bookwalter Rubush Alabama St

Mysterious death in New York hotel room

A young man identified as J. S. Manson, a cotton commission clerk, died in a Park hotel room after a woman named Jessie Kerrigan, who gave 4 W Fifty fifth St, left with him. Police seek identity of the woman as they investigate possible high society connections while noting no papers on the body.

New York Park Hotel James Jessie Kerrigan W. Fifty-fifth-st J. 8 Manson Thomas St Minot, Hooper & Co

German couple seeks divorce and ten thousand alimony

Margaretha Maar sues husband Lenny Maar for divorce and ten thousand alimony. She alleges he attacked her on Friday. The wealthy German couple live in Minnesota and were married in January 185. They have eight children.

Margaretha Maar Lenny Maar

Premier motor and brick firms form Indiana venture

An incorporated venture links Premier motor manufacturing company of Indianapolis and Standard brick company of Evansville. Directors include Harold Smith John E Smith Chas Burhaus Clarence Zeiner and George A Wildly. The firm plans to build automobiles and gas engines on West Maryland Street.

Standard Brick Manufacturing Company Evansville Premier Motor Manufacturing Company Indianapolis

Friends Haul Sheriff McCarty to New Jail Home

In Huntington Indiana on January 2 a group of blacksmiths built a bobsled and pulled Sheriff McCarty his family and belongings to the county jail where his new home awaits. The sheriff is a blacksmith by trade.

Huntington Ind McCarty

Notice of Dividend on Interest 1903 by G A8 Trust Co

Dividend of per cent on account of interest will be paid after January 15 1903 to certificate holders of record January 1 upon presentation of certificates at the company's office Transfer books closed from January 1 to 1 The Consumers Trust Co GA8 Trust Co

Ga8 Trust CO

Erie fox chase marks record as 900 participants chase

In Erie Indiana the annual fox and rabbit chase drew about nine hundred men and boys. The event covered over 1000 acres with no firearms used. It ended at Erie church with dinner, races, and athletic contests conducted by the local association.

Peru Ind Erie Town Erie Church

Street Crossings Flushed In Wet New Year

Indianapolis streets were a sea of mushy snow and water as the city began flushing main street crossings. The wet conditions left pedestrians with soggy feet while the street department started the year. Roblyndale, Manas, Jan. 2 reports a burglary at the post office where a safe was blown early Friday, yielding 28 dollars in stamps and about 200 in cash.

Indianapolis City Street Department Roblyndale Manas

Mountain Declared Insane by Justice in Frid Morning

Mountain was declared insane by a commission presided by Justice Sheppard. The ruling states his condition is an abscess from which he had been discharged. He will be held until he can be taken to the asylum.

Mountain Sheppard

Tragedy at Elk Hill Mine Claims Three Lives

In Pottsville Pa on January 2 Michael Ger Joseph Pollak and a third unidentified foreigner were instantly killed by a dynamite explosion in a gangway at Elk Hill colliery as they prepared for work. The cause remains undetermined.

Pottsville Michael Ger Joseph Pollak Uak Hill

Indiana miners conference set for Tomlinson Hall event

The Indiana coal operators association readies its annual conference in Tomlinson Hall on January 19 with J Smithley of Terre Haute named to a committee representing the bituminous district. Voting for United mine workers of America national officers for the current year ended Thursday with results to come in several days. President John Mitchell and Secretary W B Wilson faced no opposition.

Indiana Associa Minera Tomlinson Hall J. Smithley Terro Haute the & Ciation United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell W. B. Wilson

Arbitrate doubt cited in wage talks and Johnson statements

May be arbitrate. Walter A. Royne an electrical contractor says prices show desire to meet with contractors but current workers are not yet ready to arbitrate wages. In Anderson Indiana on January 2 attorneys for Manson U Johnson say he will seek legal action to collect township trustee accounts, while charging newspapers with unfair treatment. Frederick D Jonesy, Rochester inventor of machine candy and marshmallow pioneer, dies at 67. born Alsace Lorraine.

Walter A. Royne Ani Johnson Anderson Ind Manson U. Johnson Rochester N. Y Frederick D. Joeney Alsace-Lorraine

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Vigor Prof. Frazier Sid Conger’s Engineer Shutt Daniels Guthrie O. T N. Daniels Minnesota Illinois Oklahoma Appendicitis Insurance Jonah Sullivan John M. Sullivan James Collins Catlins Sullivan Taggart Maysville Mount Olivet Baltimore Fridelia Tirewster H. Wellsboro Hood Cantrell Jall Sheriff's Office Sayre Coal Combine Mrs. Lively Lively Mary Martin Bloomington Jefferson Ftn Mique Burns Columbus James Wink Taree Wolschner Duati Bennett
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