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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

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Printer Strike Threat Tops Civil Service News

Government printers face a potential strike as the civil service commission moves to reinstate Miller and prepare for widespread reentry of workers. Secretary Jortelsen engages with a machinery maker to modernize typesetting, while public printer Palmer confirms immediate reemployment for Miller if certs are granted.

Wiliam A Atrel Civil Service Jortelsen Miller Proctor Chil Service Commission Palmer Diller Oner Civil Service Commission Werk

Stock Market Declines Sweep Wall Street on Friday

Heavy selling frayed prices across steel and industrials with declines from 2 to 16 percent. Lock money market remained steady and foreign exchange showed weakness as traders awaited a favorable bank statement expected Saturday.

Lawer New York St. Paul Wall-st

Two Big Smashes New Fork Car Firm Fails

Talbott Taylor and Co, a major car wallat firm, collapse after years of operation while W J Stowe Co experiences suspension amid the financial turmoil.

New Fork Talbott,Taylor & Co W. J. Stowe & Co

Primary voting opens Friday for Democratic delegates

Fractured OCR reports voting begins Friday to choose delegates for the Democratic convention. Polls close Saturday at 6 PM with details unclear. Report notes 37 precincts and arrangements for early voting, though many words are garbled. Local officials expect orderly turnout.

Arakom

Fresh Air Mission Seeks Funds From Public Support

Revon appeals to the citizens of Indamapia tar ain for donations to the Fresh Air Mission at Vairvew Park. The plea stresses dwindling funds, urging cash gifts and small contributions to aid those in need.

Revon Vairvew Park Uilsstan

Innocent Husband Cited in Detroit Fraud Arrest Narrative

Mex Jaeoh Rosenthal, nee Miss Lorn by Thume, arrested in Detroit on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. She arrived in Indianapolis Friday, cited her husband, and noted a recent honeymoon during the event. Corroboration from Mrs Rosenthal referenced. further elements expected.

Mex Jaeoh Rosenthal Lornby Thume Mahana Lacob Osm Thal Detroit Insianapolis Grenthal Mra. Fosenthal

New Liner Advertisements on the Seventh Page

Read as the liners on the seventh page show items for sale such as Pony and Phaeton, dog and conk seeks, plus help wanted for a grocery boy, dishwasher, agent, and furnished room for rent, all listed among brief classified notices.

Aeventh Ares Pony Phaeton Conk Roma Addy

Oh Gee A Female Rail Worker In Lye Juvenile Court Rides Westbound Train

A female railway drifter appeared in Lye juvenile court after being found at Union station following a Wangalia train ride from the west. She spoke haltingly about her age and background, naming Lizzie Lawrence and claiming Brazil as her home, while offering few verifiable details.

Lye Union Station Wangalia Stubne Wax Penurst Lizzie Lawrence Brazil

Lawyers Gather For Annual Meeting In Arkansas And South Bend

The American bar association plans hearings at Tot Springs Arkansas with senior overider tak and speakers including Sir Frederick Pollark from Yingland. Senator Beveridge speaks in South Bend on September 1% at the State Bankers association annual convening. The State Charities Board meeting, led by Secretary Amos Butler, opens with organizational work and routine business.

American Bar Association Boverider Tak. Nlser Tot Springs Ark Low Frederick Pollark Yingland Ieveridge South Bend State Bankers’ Association State Charlies Board Fic Amos Butler

Fragmentary 19th Century News Tie Ups Morristown Beaum ont Knoxen

Conductor D M Hail killed in a wreck near Morristown Tennessee and Southern Foundry at Snoxville burned causing about 40000 dollars in damage. Burglars stole bonds at Lisbon Virginia post office. Mob at Beaumont Kentucky shot and killed Mooney Aten a Black man who had killed Deputy Skenabury. Unknown assailants killed 10 in a freight wreck near Knoxen Montana. A cigar dealer in GC W Solomon was fined in New York for counterfeiting the union label. James Ponard and pride arrested in MC Bloomington and returned to Pont. Alleged he abducted a girl mother and then fled with her daughter as married.

D. M. Hail Morristown Tenn Southern Foundry Snoxville Lisbon Beaumont Tax Mooney Aten Forceman Skenabury Knoxen Mont Hiz W. Solomon Tobeco New York Wep Union Clgar James Ponard Pride MC Bloomington Pont Ti Ie

Bug House In Indianapolis Sparks Insect Report

A report describes a bug cloud near Indianapolis last Thursday with insects resembling moths swarming Broad Ripple and nearby areas. Observers watched a glowing ball in the sky then it disintegrated, leaving ground covered with the insects as residents sought relief from the disturbance.

Inddianapolis Indianapolis Broad Ripple River Oliveraves

Emma Apple Case Sparks Police Court Halt

Emma Apple’s father objected to a marriage to George Trindle and accused him of larceny. Trindle faced theft charges after borrowing eight dollars and an umbrella, which were not repaid. Acting Judge Wilkinson held the case, suspending judgment if the matter was settled, while Miss Apple prepared to marry Hatite and claimed her father’s support.

Quay Mary Emma Apple Georer Trindle Wikinson Trindle Rnmts

Robbery at downtown drug store details unknown

John Hewitt was robbed of four dollars in money and a four dollar check while sitting at a soda counter in a downtown drug store Friday. He was en route to the bank with the money. another check remained untouched in his pocket. He works for Inland Coal Company.

John Hewitt Inland Coal Company

Crowds view Pope Leo XIII in state at St Peter's

Rome July 24 crowds filled the capital to view the pope's body in state at St Peter's. Visitors included Italians from provinces and some foreigners. The Italian court plans a special morning service at St Sadaria Peror, while Cardinal Oregna Thorndig drew comment for driving. Reports note con artists seeking cash claiming relation to Leo XIII. The pope's will names Leo as heir to church property, with gifts to family and physicians. Cardinals at their fourth session debated the conclave date amid telegrams urging German French or English cardinal selection, with Polish Catholic committee voices expressing views on the choice.

Rome Holy Father St. Peter's St Pe Cne 10 St. Sadaria Peror Oregna Thorndig Sevara Vatican Leo XIII Leo Stlanil College of Cardinals Leo AMD Polish Catholica Ecommittee Moscow Ysape

Son of a President and an Ex-Slave 10 The Rescue

A boy, son of ex president Benjamin F. Harrison, and an ex slave, Ray Knickerlocker, narrowly escaped serious injury after a wagon wheel ran over him during a scare. He was carried to his home after being found in an alley beside Merton music store. The incident occurred around 340 a.m. and involved a frightened horse and a driver for Fertig & Kroverland.

Denison House Russell B. Hareman Benjamin F. Harrison George L. Knox Ray Knickerlocker Fertig & Kroveertland Merton N. Penneyteaniast Thirteenth St

Ward 12 Friday Night May Spark Local Political Clash

In Ward 12 and Ward 5, plans for Friday night stir interest as Democrats head toward primaries for delegates. A councilman nomination race in Ward 13 draws attention amid talk of beer presence and campaign tensions. Local figures Mike Kelly James Sullivan Ed McLaughlin Teddy Coyne compete neck and neck.

Jeffries Mike Kelly James Sullivan Edward McLaughlin Teddy Coyne Dt Ta Vaid Keachie

George A. Dickson Near Death at Crow's Nest

George A. Dickson, president of the Dickson and Talbott theatrical firm, lies near death at Crow's Nest, north of Indianapolis, after Bright's disease and kidney complications worsened. Attending physician Dr. A Kimberlin had overseen his care. his condition deteriorated Friday evening with alarms of possible death by morning, though later reported resting easier.

George A. Tdickson Dickson & ‘Talbot Crow's Nest Elide Indianapolis Bright A. Kimberlin Dickson Ctty Dickson & Talbott

Reports on Association Reports Slated for July

D J Mendenhall notes the building and loan associations weathered storms and now prosper. Unions of the same sector must file annual reports to the auditor in July. About 325 have already reported. insurers in Chicago are aiding the effort to speed filings. Most hope to complete between the 27th and 31st.

Inam Associationr I Sai D. J. Mendenhall Puditora Ames Joan Aracc Sar Nandrea Lxhann Wlae Building and Joan Association Aleg Neal

Moore shoots at waiter over pork chops, arrested

HOPS George Moore, per 8. A. Butler, attempted to shoot a waiter at In Glana avenue Thursday night after a pork chop delay. Butler had Moore arrested for drawing deadly weapons. Also includes a local forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through July 25 with fair to increasing cloudiness and temperatures.

George Moore Butler Indianapolis Indiana

Woman allegedly buys chloroform amid self harm rumor

Clipped report describes Mim August Perrin and her farmer husband William Sumner in a case where a woman reportedly bought chloroform at a local store. Rumor spans two miles, suggesting possible intent to self harm as the husband allegedly killed a man.

August Perrin Arrawave Mays Thesaun William Sumner OTWR

Speakers Sought for Ixbor Federation Convention

J. W. Peters secretary of Ixbor state federation seeks notable speakers for the South Bend meeting this September. He targets President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers W. H. McAden former inspector L. F P. McCormack state labor commissioner and D. F. Kennedy a noted labor trader to address the gathering. Peters predicts a record convention turnout and strong interest for the event.

J. W. Peters Ixbor South Bend Peters Mitchell United Mine Workers W. H. McAden L. F P. McCormack D. F. Kennedy Peters Raya Nat

Neighborhood Scrap At Court Over Assault Charge

Two boys Cortes and Larkin Shafer appeared before Judge Stubbs on a charge of assault and battery for allegedly attacking a two year old infant. The courtroom scene featured mothers trading unkind remarks as the trial paused for further testimony. The case was adjourned until Saturday.

Cortes Larkin Shafer Tle Stubbs Fhiay Anshor

Political chatter winds down before gubernatorial nominating race

Attorney Gilbert appeared before the state fax board representing a northern telephone company. He said it is too early to discuss politics and there is no governor candidate with enough merits to fuel talk at this time.

Quiet Potomac News Reflects Primary Frenzy

The downtown political scene centers on Fogarty and Dixon as contenders for city clerk and police judge. Holtzman and McCullough are seen as strong but unsettled, with party insiders predicting a heated convention fight and noting Dixon’s growing support among wary allies.

Potomac Notizman McCullough Courdenre Holtzman Pogarty Geeme Fogarty Jill Dixon Littie Ttl

Morphine Link Suspected in Brockside Park Death

Deputy coroner Gein completed examination of Merle Winga’s stomach after finding him dead in Brockside Park Sunday. He found morphine, suggesting possible murder or suicide, though the dead man’s father claims his son took cough syrup containing morphine, leaving the case unresolved.

Gein Merle Winga Brockside

Women object to street improvements in Burkleat

About 85 property owners chiefly women flee a viz to block the Board of Works from accepting street improvements between eighteenth and Twenty-strat-ate. They claim contractor J Harry Roberts failed to fill the center with gravel, using sand and dirt instead and avoiding rolling. Judge Carter issued a temporary restraining order pending trial. Holy Innocents Church Social advertised a midsummer night dream event on July 2 on church lawn with music program.

Burkleat Board of Works Eighteenth Cwenty-strat-ate J. Harry Roberts Carter Holy Innocents Church Holy Innocents Church Lawn Fletcher-ays Cedarst Sed Vanek

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