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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
5
In a volatile London studio, Dick resists Maisie and Torpenhow’s control as Maisie pursues a bold painting ambition. Dick's temper flares over discipline and a looming salon, while the red haired muse pushes a book inspired vision. The group debates training, fame, and the urge to create amid war and personal tensions.
In a tense scene, Maisie and Dick debate portraits and Melancholia. They discuss emulating sorrow, with Smitsle recalling a red-haired woman who laughed after a great death. The exchange ends with the girl leaving as the story promises continuation.
Dr K ismith offered five dollars to men for their blood to prove human bloodstains in the Taylor murder case. He testified that stains on kitchen floors and cellars were human blood, aiding Kate Taylor’s conviction. He noted a remote chance the blood could be ape but deemed highly unlikely given surrounding evidence.
In Indianapolis a ticket color split causes social snobbery as a young rider mistakes quarter tickets for higher value. She discovers the five returned tickets, exclaiming she hoped to be a Lady of Quality with only a quarter. The incident highlights ticketing quirks and public reaction.
May Davis 21 attempted death by her own action in a Saturday mart incident. She swallowed carbone ceid, pains heightened as she tried to swallow more but failed to ingest enough poison. City dispensary physicians saved her life though she suffered loss of appetite vitality and tone. Hood's Sarsaparilla marketed to restore appetite and strength. Printing by The DeVore Co Century building. News phone 57. Gasoline and old stores advertise in city.
A spring afternoon elopement goes awry as a wagon driver aids lovers racing to catch a 3:14 train. Police intercept, reveal the lovers are a valet and a maid, with a costly suitcase of jewels. bail is posted, and the tale ends with a guarded, longer courtship.
In North Carolina, George W. Vanderbilt plans a railway station and a second model village between Hendersonville and Brevard about 30 miles from Asheville. He will invest 100,000 in developing the area to Biltmore standards, converting forest land to residences and stores near 5,000 acres of hunting preserves. Vanderbilt has timber commitments and substantial Western North Carolina investments, with Buncombe County taxes around 1.2 million.
Geneva June. The finest project to attract visitors proposes two captive balloons in the Chamonix valley each carrying 25 persons to view Mont Blanc and nearby ranges from above. Tickets cost 0 francs each inclusive of an accident policy for 3 francs. Balloons to be hydraulically controlled and lowered.
In a personal damage case the jury returned a verdict for Coheniva Schilke for $13 in damages after a quarrel with Cohen and Schilke, merchants, before Judge Hastings. The action, tried in Green Bay, Wisconsin, involved a stated claim of $500 and 3 cents awarded on the verdict.
Mrs Nora Skillman receives £100 damages for the death of husband Tillman Skillman killed at Halt yards about two years ago The Indianaapolis union railway company compromised the case Mrs Skillman formerly Miss Nora Ford daughter of Charles Ford Also notes fears for infant health with references to cholera infantum dysergy diarrhea and Dr Fowler remedy.
William Andrews a 40 year old sailor from Baltimore had his tongue and tonsils removed and a portion of his larynx clipped in a cancer operation at City hospital. Doctors say the procedure prolongs life by about a year but does not cure the disease. Andrews, a former tidal seaman and pipe smoker, was speechless after surgery but later spoke in a muffled voice while asking for milk. He chose to endure the risk and far work to speak again, sharing stories of his sea life.
Keerl, a well known mining man, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Helena for killing Thomas Crystal, a bartender, on April 21. The brief report notes the court action and identifies Keerl as a prominent figure in mining.
Long Island rail plans reveal an enormous passenger car yard in Long Island City and a major terminal on Long Island for through traffic. The yard, up to a mile long and 150 to 29 feet wide, will dominate the area near the East River tunnel and require substantial land acquisition. Through-service ambitions include electric traction from Jersey City and a new terminal to channel New England traffic.
In a compact notice, the column urges preserving all readable articles from The Bun and related sources. It notes contact details and office numbers for submissions or inquiries, emphasizing careful handling of archival material.
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