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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1903

Page

8

Bombardment of Maracaibo and Venezuelan Revolt Suppressed

German warships Panther Viteta and Falke bombarded Fort San Carlos and shelled the town of San Carlos. Reports say many rebels burned and German residents protested. Federal troops defeated Gen Riera, who led about 10 revolutionists, retreating from Cura with 3 killed and 115 wounded.

San Carlos Maracaibo Venezu Fort San Carlos Panther Viteta Falke Dan Ba Caracas Venezuela Riera Cura

Indiana Railway Discharges Unionized Employees

GOBDEN Indiana railroad company discharging all workers who joined a union. Seven were dismissed Wednesday for this cause. In Cumberland Maryland John Henry Apple, a union veteran and farmer of Little Orleans, aged about 60, married for the third time to Nancy Elizabeth Kelffer, aged about 30. He previously wed twice, and a domestic Lena Wetzel allegedly fled with several hundred dollars, later found in Hoboken and tied to multiple husbands.

Indiana Railway Gobden Ind Indiana Railway Company Henry Cumberland John Henry Apple Little Orleans Nancy Elizabeth Kelffer Lena Wetzel Apple Hoboken N. J Pittsburg Rockwood Heenes

New Juvenile Court Bill Readied Amid Secrecy

Amos W Butler oversees a draft juvenile court bill to replace Thompson’s flawed measure. The proposal would instead place youths before circuit and superior courts and seeks a Chicago style juvenile court separate from others. Critics note changes include salary increases for judges and delayed retirement plans.

Amos W. Butler State Board of Charities Senator Thompson Ainting Dange Stables Keparate Funous Juvenile Court of Chicago

Condemned man shoots hangman in Madrid era case

A condemned man named Julian Martin in Segovia attempted to shoot the hangman during his execution. The hangman’s assistant was arrested for supplying the pistol. The article notes the high value and controversy of the hangman’s post in Spain, with many applications for the job.

Madrid Jaco Julian Martin Segovia Spain Seville

Quay Determined for Statehood Drive in Senate

The report outlines Senator Quay's confidence in pushing the omnibus statehood measure, with 37 votes secured to defeat opposition and force executive session over the Cuban treaty. It notes territory support limited to Indian Territory and Olympic County transitions, and hints Arizona and New Mexico might gain admission if the omnibus passes, with a Thursday vote anticipated. Also covered are a St Louis shooting duel, Indiana University president installation, and a sheriff ouster proceeding in Sullivan Indiana.

Ans Quay Wen Uiat Senate Cullom Beveridge Indiana Conmittes Merten Arizona

Pricing Fragments Hint At Discounted Vases

Fragmented sale notes show items with price drops from 310.00 to 212.00, then to 15.00 and 27.00 for vases, suggesting a clearance or misprinted listing with inconsistent markings. The readable lines point to a catalog style display of vase prices.

Friday Sale Items Drafted From Notions and Findings

A fragment lists a Friday sale catalog of sewing notions and supplies. Items include 30 yard spools of black sewing alk, basting cotton, taffeta seam binding, binding and brushes, hooks and eyes, stockinet, Brooks goods, safety pins, darning cotton, wax, hand tools, tape bands, and assorted buttons.

Dwight Pequot Atlantic Dreas Abields

Ebbetts Favored as Next Bowling Congress President

The article notes Charles Ebbetts, Brooklyn Baseball Club president, as a favored candidate for the National Bowling Congress presidency with New York backing. Indianapolis officials back Rob Hryson for secretary as bowling leaders prepare for the convention in Indianapolis with 2200 expected entries before the February deadline.

National Bowling Congress Hoakwalter Indianapolis Charlen Ebbetts Brooklyn Baseball Club New York Ebbetts Bookwalter Rob Hryson

Polo clash ends 1 to 2 as Richmond defeats Racine

Richmond polo team defeats Racine Wednesday night in Richmond with a 2 to 1 score after a hard fought game. Lee Turner of Lawrence Massachusetts to replace Jason at Muncie's fret rush as Jason goes back. Peace at last in Cincinnati as National League approves peace with American League ensuring a great baseball season.

Richmond Racine Polo Lee Turner Lawrence, Maas Jason Muncie Cincinnati National League American League John T. Bruna

Bowling notes and upcoming matches in Indiana league

President Norton of Anderson expresses regret over his team’s conduct in Indiana polls and vows discipline. Thursday night matches feature Indianapolis at Elwood, Muncie at Racine, and George Groom of Anderson issuing a challenge. Royals win in Independent league with scores 962 380 08 as the National Bowling Tournament Association allows loaded balls for the national championship in this city. New entries include Hangers Sentara and Hangera Juniors of Saulsville, with the tournament in preliminary stages.

Norton Anderson Indianapolla Elwood Muncle Racine Royals National Bowling Tournament Association Bryson Hangers Sentara Hangera Juniors Saulavile

Indiana Purses For Anderson Fair Grow To 7600

The Anderson fair association set purses of 7600 for stake races at the next annual fair. The Indiana state board of agriculture executive board and the Indianapolis racing association agreed Wednesday to lease the fair grounds track for the spring race meet. An attempt was made to arrange a three cornered race among Dan Patch Dan RK and Prince Alert, three of the fastest pacers and all Indiana bred.

Anderson Fair Association Indiana State Board of Agriculture Indianapolis Racing Association Fair Grounds Dan Patch Dan RK Prince Alert Indiana

Boxing and crime notes span from Hartfora to Ann Arbor

Sheriff Morrleal says Gov Durbin did not order boxing stops in Hartfora county while Joe Yeager roams Hot Springs poolrooms winning steadily. A two round bout in Hartford City ends with Porretto dominant in the third round. Young Corbett accepts Rhode Island protest interdiction against McGovern. An Indiaman arrest reports in Ann Arbor details of a freshman law student charged with stealing a gold watch from a Lansing student.

Sheriff Morrleal Blankford County Young Corbett Terry McGovern Seituate Athlete Club Gov. Garvin Rhode Island New England Java California Indiaman Ann Arbor Mica Paul K. Shepard Oaktown Ind Rex Plummer Lansing Mich

Printing graft threat target in Indianapolis bid reform

The remate committee backs a plan to reform public printing bids to favor small printers. The bill would require ads for each article separately, ending big firms sealing contracts on groups. In Hartford City Indiana tax levy is $106 per $100 with council repudiating the electric plant contract.

Jennie Remate Committee of Public Printing Indianapolis Jiartford City Ind

Indiana Rural Route Announced Amid Political Hints

In Washington Senator Fairbanks and his wife travel to Indianapolis for a governor's reception on Sunday. The Indiana rural mail routes list new carriers and post office updates in March including Athens Cayuga Center Point Clinton Hillsdale Mooresville Newport Paragon Pennville Plymouth Vevay Winamac. The house may pass a bill for a Pulaski statue and the federal buildings committee plans to visit Indianapolis to gauge sentiment. Postmaster Myers of Jeffersonville reports increased attention to duties amid other local enterprise concerns.

Fairbanks Indianapolis Senate Kenne Brick Count Pulaski House Indiana John Carter Lynn Brazil Pickett G. M. Church Stones Crossing Ind Flouse Federal Myers Jeffersonville Post Office Department Athens Cayuga Center Point Clinton Hillsdale Mooresville Newport Paragon Pennville Plymouth I Vevay Winamac

Laxative Bromo Quinine Claim Promises Quick Cures

Ad repeats a patent medicine claim offering to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days. It also advertises cheap Kingsbury pianos from Cable Co Chicago via W D Pratt urging immediate purchase.

Cable Ca Chicago Kingsbury W. D. Pratt Century Bulldtog

German Fire Insurance Company of Indiana Report 1902

Officers of the German Fire Insurance Company of Indiana certify the 1902 financials. Assets include mortgages and bonds with detailed liabilities, including premiums due, interest, rents, and real estate values. The report lists losses, adjustments, and the guaranteed fund status along with signatures of board members and secretary Schmidt.

German Fire Insurance Company of Indiana Pal Truat Company Wilhelm Kohlsteadt William F. Kuhn Ferdinand A. Mueller Theodore Reyer Larena Schmidt Frederick Schrader Theodore Stein Wilhelm Kohlstaedt Ferd A. Mueller Lorenz Schmidt Fred Schrader Theo. Reyer

No Indictment Against Him for Shooting Al Riggs

MARION Ind January grand jury in special session adjourned without indicting John who last Tuesday shot and wounded his stepfather Al Riggs in his home.

al Riggs Marion Ind John Herrelf Prall

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