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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1903
Page
8
New York on January 5 reports Topsy a three ton elephant famous for killing keepers was put to death at Coney Island by cyanide and electric shock after four posts were braced and electrodes attached the power rerouted to feed the execution.
Charles Ditmann five years old, a Haymarket Square figure, refuses a $1000 draft from Antwerp. He says the sum is too small and vows to travel to Europe to contest his share of his mother’s estate, sending back the check and letters of counsel. He began his journey Sunday night despite offers of help.
Lafayette Ind January 5 Pearl two years old daughter of Thomas Gushw living north was burned to death while playing with matches her clothes caught fire her father was badly burned trying to save her her family suffered serious injuries in the blaze
A banana cream dessert using five bananas mashed with sugar, sweet cream whipped stiff, and one package of lemon Jell O dissolved in boiling water. Serve in bowls or cups, garnish with candied cherries and thin cream. Four flavors offered at grocers for 10 cents per package.
Han Johnson and other American League magnates push for two leagues working in harmony as they near a Cincinnati conference. National League leaders may favor amalgamation, but disputes over schedules and New York access stall full agreement. Johnson remains optimistic a meeting with Chairman Hermann can resolve issues and align the brewing consolidation plan.
Richmond polo fans cheer Elwood's brace that drops Indianenats to second place while a busy Saturday brings surprises including a 4 1 victory by Beare over Anderson. A Monday Cyclorama meeting of City league main Rera teams sets up new scheduling and club business proceeds. the Apollo Athletic Club in Indianapolis opens promising facilities and training. Tommy Ryan earns real estate wealth with a $17 000 Kansas City sale as De Kid returns home amid town talk.
Street car service in a snowbound city deteriorated Monday with cars running at long intervals and many lines nearly paralyzed. Patrons across districts complain of miserable service, noting delays, skipped stops, and slow downtown movement despite snowplows and sweepers working overtime. Residents threaten meetings and stronger action to demand reliable schedules.
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