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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1903
Page
8
After a violent Tatastorm Sunday, a dam burst in Greensburg sweeping a Hood through the area. At least two people drowned including Joseph Oberle of Indianapolis. A streetcar and debris were caught in the torrent a short distance downstream. Victims named include G Reefer Edward Guy and several others.
Democrats hold a meeting at the Grand hotel on Saturday night forming a league they say will unite the party for political fights. Republicans claim the move serves the silver faction and Chicago and Kansas City interests. officers listed include Edgar Maine, Jinesville. William J. Tvs, Evansville. Tren Mauda Rawiebs, Jackson.
Samuel C Carey retires from the Layman and Carey hardware firm after 33 years to form Layman Carey company with James I Layman J Thomson Layman and Theodore D Layman as incorporators. The new firm capital stock is 180000 with continued operations under existing leadership. Carey departs without a stated reason.
Cleveland reports that Senator Hanna is liquidating his business empire including steamship lines coal mines and street railway to dedicate himself fully to public life. The Hanna company now only holds office furniture in the Perry Fayne building as his ventures are wound down for a lengthy absence from business.
At 2 a.m. in Manecay a burglar entered the levee area after being awakened by noise. M C Williams confronted a black suspect. a shot was fired grazing Williams' head before the intruder fled. Authorities searched the area but no apprehension reported.
Senator Logie E Metuman and several companions endured a terrifying lightning storm near Mountagerstown on an open automobile. Bright bolts struck, wires sparked, and a passenger fainted. Metuman sustained bruises but was not seriously hurt.
The fourth annual Gideons national convention closed with the Mars meeting in Tomins on haul. Officers were elected for the ensuing year including president Facae Uck re-elected. vice president Wo Hall of Indianapolis. Lreaster Dauglays Gran of Minneapolis. ALP Haynes of Stone. Jong B Parcell of Orionzo as directors for two years. Foal Monte Montgomery of Indianapolis and ts rerea of Cedar Rapids as directors for one year. The next convention will be in Minneapolis. The Gideons held several meetings at churches and on church work Sunday afternoon. Nearly all of the band engaged in this work.
Fragmentary OCR describes Harry Tunkle badly burned in a fire or accident at a location linked to I. Schmidt branch or Indian Harry Kaw street, with unclear local details and responders.
Mrs Smith, wife of a man jailed for a crime, claimed guilty to assault with intent to kill to save him from prison. She accepted an indeterminate sentence to obtain his release. The couple, formerly from Jefferson Mo, traveled in disguise from Press Cal to Chicago and allege a fight with Frank Riley, whom Smith claims he attacked.
A controversial frog skin graft was performed on a patient at the University Hospital in Surecan Westfall. The operation grafted amphibian skin onto the patient’s hand after initial skin treatment and a failed attempt at a small transplant. The report notes the procedure began with a hand injury from a workman and describes the grafting process and temporary pain outcomes.
Local turmoil follows Mayor Hagerhan’s resignation after a disputed petition seeking a real local option on saloons. Two saloonkeepers faced violation claims, J D B King becomes mayor and may resign, while community tensions remain high and unsettled.
Gricago dispatch reports Henry C. Venderderg, long identified with German bands, shot and killed himself Sunday amid mounting tensions in the area.
Chicago July. Jack Thing owner of a Chinese restaurant receives word that Chin Man was killed by Chinese mason fraternity members after an incident with the young wife of Dr. Don Sang, a wealthy local Chinese doctor. Chin Man slain in public place. diamonds and a rash taken. the doctor’s wife abducted. Doctor Don Sang plans to send his wife back to China.
Reports indicate the Indianapolis and Logansport railroad may be constructed with surveys in Logansport and an intended depot site at the Malke and Kravee lumber yard area. Promoters seek city access, likely to seek Board of Works action this week. New jail turnkey Elomer Hunter discharged after drunken incident. Albert Travin appointed.
A damaged clipping reports a packing house fire causing about $1000 in damage. The garbled text mentions workers burned and a deadly blaze at a packing company, with unclear names and dates.
In Topeka Kansas twenty five thousand laborers toiled from morning until night Sunday in the wheat belt. Rural services were largely suspended as farmers and many women joined in harvest. The scene reflected strong adherence to harvest labor despite rest day concerns.
New York July 6 James Young 21 attempted to smoke himself to death with cigarettes then drank whisky. He survived and vowed reform. He threw ammonia at Ross. Police in New Jersey search for an unknown assailant who attacked ticket agent Charles E. Voss and attempted to kill him.
John Cranston is injured after alleged attempt on his life by his mother in law Mrs Cranston at the Cranston home. Craiste, a killed mother, was involved in a long history of abduction attempts as the father and inspector Separated weeks earlier amid custody disputes. A third kidnapping led to a confrontation with gunfire.
Police report a husband and wife were found shot to death in their home Sunday in Philadelphia. Unclear if double murder or suicide. Local authorities investigating the incident as a possible case of homicide or self-inflicted harm amid uncertain circumstances.
A mis taken estimate led Tad Fowler to end his life. The Remington banker Herbert Marker and local figures are named in the fragmented report. The text records a tragic outcome tied to a mis calculation and notes surrounding consequences.
In a chaotic scene at the Empies theater, Henderson, a bold local boxer, floored rival George Quilon of Chicago after a rapid sequence that included a ring sign gesture. Boyle, a New York promoter, observed the bout as Henderson drew attention from local sports figures.
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