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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
2
Taylor Carpet Co marks a one day event offering three grades of rugs at unheard of prices. Elegant French Axminster and Wilton Velvet options, with sizes listed, are advertised at deep cuts to draw window shoppers. Limited stock, strict cash terms, no charges on approval, for Thursday only.
Otis Shatto and his father were injured in separate incidents at a Warren farm. Otis was kicked by a horse while chores were being done. his father, entering the barn, was knocked unconscious by a cow kick. Both are expected to recover. Also noted: Howen Merrill firm to be renamed Bottles Merrill. Tomato prices fixed by Indiana Tomato Association at 99 cents per dozen with freight cap. officers elected W W Fultz, William Pratt, and W A Sampson.
William Wrenn, a coachman in the Murphy household on Thirteenth Street, shot himself after professing unrequited love for Margaret Jones, the family cook. Murphy found Wrenn dead with three bullet wounds in the stable after a troubled period of melancholy and a failed romance with the cook. Police traced possible connections to Normal, Illinois, as Coroner Tuttweiler pursued details and the cook remained at large.
In Chicago on January 2, Grace Voorhees sues Traux Green & Co alleging her employers required vaccination. She claims the shot caused long term health decline and loss of earnings, seeking $50,000 in damages. She says the vaccination was improperly administered and harmed her strength permanently.
Across notes from Indiana and national figures. Senator Beveridge and Hanna clash over statehood for territories while Quay is pressed on demands. Reports mention post office funding needs and a New York event where Indiana’s Fred Landis spoke. other items note local political movements and upcoming February observances.
Indignation sweeps the city of Columbus as residents reject Gov. Nash s proclamation claiming a plot by colored men and veterans to stage riots. Police struggle to quell unrest while local railroad officials are alleged to have spread reports and influenced the governor s orders.
Anderson Geta Plant at Anderon Geta? Ind announces Greensburg chair company will move from Greeneburg to Preon and take over the Mazen wire nail factory buildings in Cincinnati, creating new industrial activity and jobs in the area.
Consul Gowdy in Paris stated that all property of the late Mr and Mrs Fair was inventoried and appraised after sworn reports by appraisers. He warned that if any irregularity existed in the delivery of fur and jewel items to newspapers a thorough investigation would be conducted. Manager Eyles of the Fitz hotel helped manage the case but declined further comment.
A jury convicted Williams of second degree murder for shooting Pearl on Christmas Day after a drunken quarrel. The defendant wept as the verdict was read, and faces a life term with three hours of jury deliberation.
In Connersville Indiana on January 21 good citizens and local ministers pressured Mayor T J Clark, leading to his withdrawal from the Methodist church. They demand action against saloons and organize a large union for reform. Nearby cities report deaths and accidents in brief notices.
George E B VanBuren a veteran scout and former war correspondent for eastern papers dies at Hale Montana after drinking heavily and firing a shot to end his life. He served under Gen Howard and claimed to have sent the first authentic Cueter massacre account. He was born in Iowa and leaves a widow and nine children.
Amusements column covers The Way Lord Quex at English’s and a Park vaudeville lineup including Alphonse and Gaston. It notes moral objections to the play, highlights performances and changes at the Grand and Empire, and mentions upcoming engagements by Marlowe, Eva Mudge, and Arthur Forrest with Western Union and Frohman plans.
Ellen Chamberlain of Charles River is jailed on charges of wilfully branding her adopted daughter, aged years, with hot branding iron. Authorities allege she left with a man while the child was away, then returned to find the girl informed her husband and branded the child on arms and mouth saying it would teach her to tell.
Reports show a two cent crude price drop with the latest quotes across several stations including Theta at 1.67 and Indiana at 1.67. Also noted are embezzlement indictments against Postmasters Ester and Mitchell, plus a Clyde-County confession on a murder from years past. Births list several families, deaths from various ailments, and multiple marriages and building permits recorded in Muscogee district.
A Lancaster drug salesman recounts his recovery from dyspepsia and nervousness by eating Grape-Nuts cereal instead of medicines or stimulants. He says the cereal improved digestion, energy, and sleep, and led his family to adopt it as a daily staple, urging readers to try it over chemical remedies.
A flood of terse items: Price shoots Gegg in Loulaville, Cold wove in Venice. fire destroys Scheffer piano factory in Chicago. brakemen McCurdy and Clemente killed in a Dentaon wreck. a Russian torpedo boat passes the Bosphorus. detective Norris is jailed in Springfield on blackmail charges. A highwayman robs a Southern Pacific agent in Reno for 31000. Maggie Liano’s throat slashed. Dr. Atkins says electricity cleans blood. nine killed in a Great Northern wreck near Chiwaukum. notable deaths include Knickerbocker Van Alen, editor Co win, and others.
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