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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1903
Page
10
A local importer announces July departure to Europe and a 1 percent cash sale discount to reduce stock and raise funds. The sale covers diamonds, watches, clocks, cut glass, and sterling silver, with prices often 10 to 15 percent below rival jewellers.
Six people were killed and more than thirty injured as a cyclone struck Gainesville Georgia on Monday afternoon, wiping out mills and nearby residences in White Sulphur and New Holland. The Gainesville cotton mills were riddled and the disaster aimed mainly at workers and families. A special Atlanta medical train was sent to assist, and aid from Atlanta and other cities was requested.
Arthur L. Bristow consul general of Nicaragua arrived in New Orleans from Puerto Cortes and witnessed the May 18 inauguration of President Menuel Bonilla. He said former president Arias remained imprisoned and charged with the murder of a Spaniard. Lee Christian, famed American adventurer, becomes chief ruler of Tegucigalpa.
The Cincinnati steeplechase handicap worth 1056 dollars drew a large crowd at Latonia despite wet track conditions. Mrs Grannon led a Bratton stable 1 2 3 finish ahead of Governor Boyd and Ninos with Phosphorus failing at a water jump and Schill severely injured.
Indianapolis households await gas service changes as officials from the Indianapolis Gas Company consult attorneys. Officials say they do not plan an abrupt shutoff and will provide at least a week's notice for customers to arrange alternative fuel sources. Trustee John N. Holliday confirms Consumers' Gas Trust will not discontinue supply.
Households debate if gas stove users will shift to gasoline or coal options as dealers report rising gasoline stove demand and coal stocks hold. Most expect more gasoline stoves sold, coal supply adequate, and prices stabilizing with anthracite and blended coals staying near current levels amid uncertain fuel shortages.
In Noblesville Hamilton county circuit court Judge Neal dissolves the city gas contract suit against the Indianapolis company. He notes the law may require the contract but argues it would be absurd to expect full performance with only about 60 customers and distant equipment. He reached the decision reluctantly. Missing Boy Found Elmwood Indiana July 2 1918 Paul Cochran, 13, who ran away after being whipped for hokey, was found at a farmer’s home near Elmwood.
Real estate chatter in New York says Russell Sage bought the Royal mansion on Fifth Avenue and may relocate from his Fifth Avenue home. Mrs Sage complains of constant street noise from candy stores and crowds, plus a fat cooling fan near dining room windows. She cites cigarette smoke, crowded sidewalks, and seen extravagance by young shoppers as distressing. The Royal mansion and nearby properties are noted, including the Rouss mansion sale and adjacent land tied to Columbia College.
The Supreme Court of the United States agreed to move the hearing of the Northern securities merger case to December. The decision, made in Washington, advances the date for the high profile case.
The Weber Field company delivered rapid fire humor and bright performance at the Park Monday night featuring Danny Bigelow Kelly Munsett and Templeton. Weather cut attendance for the outdoor concert at Fairbank though a new program is set for Tuesday with cornet solo by F Roos and selections from The Fortune Teller and Prince of Pu ions.
Ed Delehanty of the Phillies hit four home runs and a single in five at bats in a Chicago game at West Side Grounds. He cleared the left field bleachers, hit to right for the second, doubled to center on a liner, and homered a fifth time but the Phillies still lost 8 to 6 to Chicago. Big Bill Lange mocked the crowd by saluting center field. Dahlen briefly fielded a liner but it zipped past.
Four college students Chester Tradley Albert Balmer Ida and Ada Abbott were struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train Monday night while driving in Tiffin Ohio. Chester Bradley and Ida Abbott died, with two others injured, the accident occurring as dawn approached Tuesday.
The Monday council session tangled over weather and Councilman Eppert as three ordinances moved forward. An interurban franchise for Consolidated Traction was approved while a second allowed two paralleled sidetracks near Pleasantton. A dog-licensing bill and a suburban annexation proposal were introduced amid remonstrances over street naming changes. Clarence Nixon plans a piano recital at the Prepylarum on Thursday evening, June 4.
Southport National Bank faces an embezzlement probe as cashier C T Sherwood allegedly manipulated notes and cancelled documents to secure loans for town projects. Authorities say about $100.90 is involved, with secret service on the case and no mayor in Southport.
Flying Torpedo, the popular racehorse, was ruled off Hawthorne after winning the handicap on Tuesday afternoon. Jockey Birkenruth faced suspension pending investigation, with Little Scout second as Favontua or Little Scout had been favored. Owner Louis Egell appeared, but explanations were not learned. The entry for Flying Torpedo was banned for the present. Also advertised are printing presses for sale and a garden job press by W. D. Pratt.
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