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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
8
In Cleveland on a Friday around 42 m a burglar shattered the plate glass of J. H. Helmanns jewelry store and stole about $3,090 in diamonds. The thief left gold watches and silverware untouched and misled a patrolman by claiming the window was broken. Helmann kept diamonds in plain sight at night. The loss was later discovered.
Mrs McKinley wife of the late president spent New Year in quiet observance at Canton Ohio She visited West Lawn cemetery to honor her husband and children placed flowers on graves Then dined at Judge Day home and received no out of town visitors Telegrams from Washington notables wished her a happy new year.
In Greenfield Indiana on January 2 George Shekell truant officer investigated a gas smell and lit a match, causing an explosion that blew out seven windows and four doors. The fire injured both Shekell men and damaged the house, with George possibly losing a hand while neighbors carried his elderly father to safety.
An early 1908 advertisement outlines a Jell O dessert combining tapioca and flavored Jell O in a mould. It suggests cooling the Jell O before pouring over the tapioca and serving with custard or whipped cream, promoting flavors Lemon Orange Rasp strawberry at 10 cents per package.
The article chronicles a revival of boxing in Indianapolis after years of stagnation. It notes early minor matches on Indiana Avenue, cautious acceptance by white audiences, police involvement, and the founding of the Indianapolis Athletic Association. It argues for better venues and predicts a future rise in organized tournaments and dedicated boxing facilities.
Elwood beat Indianapolis polo team 5 to 4 in the first game and 7 to 1 in the second at the Cyclorama. Harry Way was struck in the head by a ball but recovered. roller skating at Cyclorama is postponed until next week due to late roller skates. An Indianapolis writer faced hostile polo fans after a controversial game report.
Bedford reports Dr C O Molz removing Lo Pana from an old home. Crawfordsville notes the death of J A Melure city clerk from consumption in Las Cruces. Mitchell discusses a proposed legislature bill to make Donaldson farm a perpetual fish and game entry preserve. Wabash reports Amos Graham judged insane after a suicide attempt. Muncie features Nancy Reed suing for divorce on cruelty. Anderson covers suits against Union Traction for 10000 damages after a buggy collision. Marion notes Charles Kirchenhower Jr glassblower hand injury. Wabash city officials discuss slot machines and a water main leak discovery. Frank Sanderson buys Harney Brannon farm for 26000. Huntington cites city borrowing and electric plant concerns. Rockport discusses a block project on Broadway and a landmark razing. Toddler Charles Owens narrowly escapes serious injury coasting. Local Bakers union disbandment funds eyed for orphan home lawsuits.
Jim Jeffries and Fitzsimmons clash on stage in Salt Lake City amid protest and boos. An open challenge to stop any man in four rounds or forfeit $200 drew hostility as Everett sat ringside, barred for being a professional.
Boxing cards feature Weinig and OBrien with a 12 round finish at Vert Erle while Gans survives 11 rounds by hugging and tripping. Meanwhile Sam Hildreth amasses winnings in New Orleans seeking reinstatement by the Jockey Club as gambling tales unfold across games and tables with notable fortunes and losses.
The Indiana colored masons, meeting in Fort Wayne, voted to withdraw from the Kentucky grand lodge Royal Arch grand lodge and Knights Templars jurisdiction. New subordinate lodges are to form in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Terre Haute and South Bend. Officers elected include grand commander E, deputy grand commander Rogan, general Jasima Smith, captain-general Matthews, prelate Wharton, recorder Brown, treasurer Abstone, senior warden Elliott, and junior warden Smith.
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