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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1903

Page

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Raked From Over the State Hunt For Woman’s Attacker Fruitless

News from Logansport Indiana July 29 reports a large posse of about 100 Washington township residents and Sheriff Richason failed to find the man who allegedly assaulted Mrs. Joseph Watts. They tracked a pair of bloodhounds along the Panhandle railroad toward Boone and Chicago, believing the suspect may have boarded a train. Authorities fear lynching if captured. The effort spanned Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Logansport Ind Joseph Watts Washington Township Richason Mra Watts Linton Antioch Naticea Sint. Moihert Philippines Elwood J. Roederick McKey Postal Service Manila Alice D. Rickey McKey Miss Rickey McKee Mike Rickey Michigan City Waller Vail Ware Laporte RB. van Valkenburg Toledo Cleveland Chicago Kokomo Indianapolis & Northin Traclon Company Uns Company W. Taylor St Fashionale Evansville Batytown Fire Department Fred Rimder

Demerest Advances to Top Panhandle Rail Role

W. Demerest, formerly master mechanic at the Indianapolis Panhandle shops, has been promoted to superintendent of motive power for the northwestern system. He previously led shop work at Logansport and Columbus, with S. W. Miller moving to Columbus to fill the vacancy created by Demerest's promotion.

W. Demerest Indianapolis Panhandle Demerest Logansport Lumbus Northwestern S. W. Miller Columbus

Death of Mrs Gibson in Indianapolis

Mary Prudence Gibson died at 2 a m Tuesday at her son Louis H Gibson’s home 1632 N Pennsylvania St after a year of illness Born in Aurora Indiana she lived in Columbus before moving to Indianapolis after the Civil War Her husband David Gibson died in 1882 and founded what became Acme Mills She was member of the Second Presbyterian Church Survived by sons Louis H Gibson Indianapolis and David Gibson Cleveland Funeral Thursday at 9 a m from Levis H Gibson 1982 N Pennsylvania St Burial Crown Hill private

Gibeon Second Presbyterian Church Louis Hibson David Gibson Cleveland Levis H. Gibson

Three Stories Fall Injury Tragedy in Factory Shaft

In Lexington Kentucky on July 8 Michael Laughlin a 3 percent old timer suffered multiple injuries after a three story fall into an elevator shaft. With both legs broken three ribs fractured and internal injuries he remained at the shaft all night crying for Beth before crawling to the elevator and attracting help from factory workers. He was hospitalized in precarious condition.

Lexington Michael Laughlin Beth

Summer Food Has Other Advantages in Health Claims

A reader promotes Grape-Nuts as a summer cereal that reduces cooking needs and aids stomach and nerve function. The testimonial from RP B. describes relief from stomach catarrh, improved health, increased vigor, and a preferred breakfast with Grape-Nuts, Postum, graham bread, and eggs.

Wife Postum Co Battle’ Creek Mich Bend ‘Tor Axten

Two Women Sue Railway Over Duvall Death in Louisville

In Louisville on July 23 two women contend for damages after engineer Reginald Duvall died in a George town Indiana freight wreck last August. Mrs. M E Duvall administers her son’s estate while Flora Chamberlain of Louisville claims widowship and administers in Huntington Indiana. The mother seeks $10 000 and the widow $20 000 with federal court transfer and depositions underway. A deposition from the young woman was set for Tuesday with possible testimony on marriage when available. The hearing was postponed to allow Indiana counsel to attend.

Louisville, Ky Reginald Duvall Southern Railway Company Duvall Georgetown Ind Mrd S. E. DuVall Untington Flora Chamberlain Louisvue United States Court Two Etalea Federal Court Louisville Matt O'Doherty M. E. Duvall O'Doherty Sommon Indiana

Captain Ewen Arrested in Jett-White Murder Case

Capt B J Ewen, a key state witness in the Jett-White murder trial, was arrested in Cynthiana Kentucky after noon Tuesday following an accord between civil and military authorities. He feared lack of protection and is now under guard. A jury remains secured to try Jett and White.

Cynthiana B. J. Ewen Jett-White Fieen Moore Jett White

Colored Woman Bank President Maggie Walker Opens Bank

Maggie L Walker, famed Black educator and community leader in Richmond, prepares to open a new bank on September 1 under the auspices of the Order of St Luke. The venture marks her as a pioneering woman in banking trusted by both Black and white communities.

Richmond Maggie L. Walker Sin Clisen St Lakes Euny Savta Tiwi Order of St. Luke Walker

Dransville and Terre Haute Waterline Sold in Major Deal

New York dispatch reports control of the Dransville and Terre Haute Waterline railroad company transferred Wednesday, with massed shares moving into the hands of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. The price was reported as fifty million dollars. In Boston, banker Gliddings died of lung congestion. Chicago notes Citizens’ alliance indicts policy writers on charges.

New York Dransville & Terre Wate Tailroad Company Kgs St. Lewis & San Francisco Railroad

Births and marriages in the city record

Birth notices list Rudolph Heldt and Margaret Heldt at 786 Centur st for a girl, Coy at 17 Sheldon for a girl, Black at 100 W Twentieth for a boy, and other infant and adult entries. Marriages include Heckey and Weber, De Vault and Pence, Hemter and Barnett, Bridger and Hudron, O Keefe and Warner, Wurston and Poppe, Manchester and Nett. Building permits cite several addressed repairs and new work with listed values.

Rudolph Margaret Heldt Centurst Joseph and Freda Coy Sheldon-at A.W Vena Black W. Thirtieth-st G. W Emma Woalwine Beecher-st Edgar Alice Harding W. Moreathan Harry B. Heckey Shirley H. Weber Wm. de Vault Stella Pence Joseph Hemter Maud Barnett James G. Bridger Amanda L. Hudron David O'Keefe Estella Warner Robert Wurston Anne C. Poppe Marian W. Manchester Ells R. Nett

White River Pollution Reaches Broad Ripple

Dead fish and polluted water from a refuse spill in White River north of Anderson have moved toward Broad Ripple. About 33 to 20 fish were seen dead Wednesday morning as the reddish water flows downstream past Broad Ripple Park and the dam, causing fishermen to lament and curtail catches along the river.

White River Anderson Broad Ripple Iansons Wones Broad Ripe Ple Park Broad Hupple Dam Broad Woyly

Crops Fail in Scotland Amid Harsh Weather

Glasgow dispatch reports severe crop failures as unseasonable weather devastates fields. Analysts warn yields will drop sharply with barley and oats hit hardest, impacting farmers and regional grain supplies.

Plans to Abolish 28 Grade Crossings in Cincinnati

Plans completed to abolish 28 grade crossings in Cincinnati involve a seven mile stretch from the city outskirts to the central area. The project includes elaborate street plans, accompanying estimates, and explanations detailing the work and costs. Costs are to be shared by railroads and street companies when lines cross roads, with other specifics and funding noted.

Cincinnati Gameron Monneytvania Ratienad Urederrike Thy Sheeh Strett Cnr

Kansas Farmers Demand A Dollar For Wheat Plan

A wavering fragment discusses Kansas farmers pressing for one dollar per bushel for wheat. The Farmers Cooperative reportedly tries to organize, urging farmers to withhold grain to back the price, signaling strengthened resolve among growers.

Hutchisson Kaa Erik

Pop Bottle Fatality in Alliance Leaves Man Dead

A pop bottle exploded in the hands of George Reco in Alliance on July 1. A fragment pierced an artery and he bled to death. The incident prompted an investigation into bottle safety and consumer product handling.

Populists in Denver Move to Amalgamate Amid Split

In Denver two rival populist factions announce plans to amalgamate. Mrs. Grouch is critically ill. In Baltimore Katharine Martha Crouch, widow of Prof. Frederice W. H. Crouch author of Kathleen Mavourneen, is critically ill with consumption.

Denver Col Grouch Baltimore Katherine Martha Crouch Frederice W. H. Crouch Kathleen Mavourneen

Wilt A HEP Hep event summary

Unclear OCR text references local items with names and dates. The passage mentions May Baye Sut and Brads, Dewitt, and a press in a western state, with scattered names like Patrick and Burries. Content is fragmentary and non-coherent.

Rain Insurance Plan Scramble At July Fair

A garbled report describes a weather insurance plan tied to a three week event, mentioning rain fears and arrangements. It references locations, participants, and a protest at a show, with uncertain names and numbers. The readable pieces point to an exhibit and weather precautions amid disputed terms and timing.

New York Tutor Advertisements and Medical Claims

Fragmented OCR shows a collage of names, dental and medical ads, travel offers, and consumer products. Lillian Russill Bart New York appears alongside claims about blood vitality and a dental college in Indiana, with notices for Phoenix Harbor water and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. The mixed items reflect a late 19th to early 20th century newspaper page.

Newport Girls Told To Rest After Strenuous Tennis

In New York a report notes several aristocratic Newport young women under physician care due to fatigue from tennis and golf. Doctors urge a period of rest, citing impaired health and warning against continued exertion.

New York Newport Doctora

Round Trip Train Special Advertised by Rail Lines

An Aug. 4 travel notice shows round trip fare of $7.00 with a through train from Minneapolis area to other ranches and sleepers. Departs 6:00 p.m. and allows stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and Cambridge Springs. Also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for clear skin and cheap table tumblers at F.P. Smith & Co.

FF. P. Smith & Co Mars Erie R. A Twlanapolis Chautauqua Lake Cambridge Springs R. P. Algea D. Pla

Four Drowned at Herr's Island in Pittsburgh

Four youths and a girl aged 12 to 19 drowned when their boat was drawn into a bear trap at Herr's Island dam Tuesday evening. Two others were rescued. Names given include Joseph Brown 19 Henry Brown 14 Frederick Rattner Jr Edna Shipley 12.

Pittsburg Joseph Brown Henry Brown Frederick Rattner, Jr Edna Shipley Herr's Island

Help Wanted Classified Fragments Appeal to Readers

An illustrated classified fragment invites readers to use six words free under headings like Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Situation Female For Rent Rooms Wanted Rooms. Call at The Sun, 9 Malta 580, for details.

Patie the Bun the Sun Ohio St Malta

Invitation to free liners help through THE SUN office

An invitation appears to request alz-word notes sent to TIT SUN office at 11 12 EL Oblo with news phone 680 and old mals 50.

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