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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
2
William D. Guthrie counsel for the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company and his family faced a terrifying blaze aboard the steam yacht Wana at Hell Gate. Fire broke out in the hold and spread rapidly, leaving crew and guests unable to cope as the vessel burned.
Spectators on the Mimhatten and Lang 18land shores watched as a yacht burned aboard with passengers and crew fighting the blaze with hoses. The fire spread to the engine room crippling steering and forcing the craft toward the channel until a tug towed it clear and extinguished the flames. Mr Guthrie, his wife, family and guests survived and continued by train.
Matthew Kerns a Connersville sewer employee learns he is heir to an estate worth unspecified dollars after receiving notice from Ohio. He left home young and was unaware of the inheritance until the message arrived on July 21.
John Cammack tried to kill his sweetheart Misa Ruby Vickery by shooting her in Greenfield Indiana on July 4. The father intervened and halted the potential tragedy. Cammack was later arrested.
A Decatur woman credits Grape-Nuts with restoring strength after a long illness and enabling her to nurse her two month old again. She reports rapid improvement within days, gaining nine pounds in eight weeks, and thanks Grape-Nuts for benefiting both mother and child.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, with his children, passed through Belgrade en route to Vienna. Reports claim a general revolt may have begun to justify his flight, though Vienna disputes the sensational tale. The prince cites a family anniversary in Coburg as the reason for leaving Sofia, aiming to visit his father’s grave.
Had 10 flee banner report states two male laborers were driven from Manner by white residents on July 4 night under death penalty threat. Officials fear disruption for local mine operators as enforcement of vigilante order is noted.
Chicago firemen battled a massive blaze at 6 00 am Friday that consumed the Omaha Packing Company's lard house with hundreds of barrels of lard and thousands of buckets. The fire spread to adjacent structures, destroying an eight story brick building and vast pork and lard reserves. Losses run into millions of dollars.
A woman swore out a warrant for George Trindle after he failed to marry Emma Apple on June 20. He borrowed an umbrella and $150 from her, then vanished. Patrolman Anderson found him at the California house and he faces a police court hearing. Insanity followed disappointment in Greensfork.
Five more former delegates will be sentenced for bribery in the circuit court in St Louis. Judge Ryan will hand down terms in January. Hannlean and Dreker receive seven years, Harimann six, and Albright and Sheridan five each.
Terre Haute July 18 Farmers Lastings and family were under smallpox quarantine when neighbors came to the rescue. They threshed several heaps of wheat to save the crop and prevent loss for the quarantined household.
Lt. Roberts, ex private secretary to Senator Beveridge, seeks the superintendent of free delivery job in the post office department. The opening follows Charles Hedges dismissal. Roberts currently serves as assistant superintendent of free delivery.
Baron de Bush, a well known figure in society circles, was killed when he fell from a train near Northampton on July 24. The incident sparked discussion among local social circles and authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Birth notices list numerous family names with addresses and newborns of boys and girls. Death notices record infant Smithey at 3 months with cholera infantum and several adults including Ames Erskine tuberculosis and Albert Hamilton tuberculosis, with places and ages noted.
In Lincoln Nebraska the weekly Commoner prints an extended article by William Jennings Bryan asserting his orthodox Democratic stance and denying plans to join other parties He admits voting for General Weaver in 1892 but says it reflected the Democratic chairman Harrity's recommendation He challenges critics to scrutinize his true tariff views and method.
J. W. Holloway, owner of a Tacoma laundry on Courtent, says he is the victim of spite after a neighbor had the manager arrested for blowing a whistle three times. Holloway notes the petition leader who sought to abate the noise lives 14 miles from the foundry and claims the disturbance is unwarranted.
In Tarre Haute Indiana an effort to establish a saloon trade in the factory district failed as the Columbian enameling land stamping company forced two saloons out of business. The employer reportedly wanted workers to frequent the premises during working hours. Roosevelt Returns Home in Bayville New York
W H Watkins manager of the Indiansports team released Harry Ailemar, nicknamed Bullets, to St Paul. Alleinang is being considered by the Whi whites in the Northern league as St Paul aims to salvage the season.
H C Thomson of Plattsburg Missouri, charged with swindling masons, was taken to New Albany Indiana Friday where he allegedly issued bogus checks. Reports from several other cities indicate he is evading capture.
A wine tasting jury member, Julian Schutter, once sat on judging panels at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 and another Paris exposition. Members endure long dieting to sharpen palate for varied wines. In Terre Haute a man posing as a Russian priest was ordered out for seeking funds for an orphanage. he’s said to be wanted in Danville for a large sum.
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