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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
3
A bizarre missive from a man named Miller, dated June, requesting entry into the army and papers for a "Nation yards" company, reached the adjutant general at the State house on Monday. The obscure text shows an educational requirement misread, provoking humor in the official reception.
June 8 Victor Witkert, murderer of two women at Oakland, confessed. He asks that he be hanged as soon as possible in a bid for swift execution.
Judge G B Young closed his defense address in the Minnesota merger case on Tuesday morning after two full days of argument. He argued the merger is legal under Minnesota law prohibiting parallel railway mergers and said the Northern Securities Company of New Jersey is not a railroad simply because it holds railroad stock.
CHICAGO June Drake has beaten Gut E Smathers and Childreth for the service of jockey Charley Gray. Gray signed a one year contract to ride for Drake at a handsome salary, figures hinted. Honest John Kel l arrested on gambling house warrant. bail set at 1600 for trial. Forbes set to sign with Atz for bantamweight title bout. Corbett ring theft reported. value over 1000, hotel theft kept quiet. Chicago to St Paul rail fare advertised with summer schedules and dining car service.
Jackson Kentucky June 94 Court convened Tuesday morning but trials of Curtis Jett and Tom write were not called as Elisor Jones had not returned from Magofin country Judge Hedwine postponed calling cages until Jones arrives A sensation in court when Veniceman Jean Houskins announced he was sick and exposed to smallpox He was questioned by Judge Redwine but would not be believed He left court and went home
John L. Foote's will dated August 8 1907 faced probate scrutiny after erasures in blue pencil obscured words. A trunk contained three paper money bills found by the coroner in Nin Nome. Commissioner Walker will summon witnesses and relatives to determine validity and potential administration of the estate once erasures are settled. Cash found with the will totals about 1,500 dollars.
Executive committee of the Citizens league asks Councilman Negrey to have Clerk Elliott and Judge Stubbs explain all transactions under oath. They urge classification of charges to uncover potential favoritism toward any class of law breakers and challenge the clerk’s bookkeeping explanations.
A Brooklyn mother kept her years old son William Tackwold from bleeding to death after a glass pitcher shattered while he fetched milk. She applied a tourniquet with a towel and fork, aided by a neighbor, stopping major blood loss until Dr. Mortimer Jones treated him at home hospital care expected to lead to recovery.
The council investigation committee indicates Noel may not be paid beyond the $200 already issued and expenses of another attorney must come from an $80 budget. It is unclear who will replace him, though W. N. Harding has been discussed. Until an attorney is hired, operations are at a standstill and funds remain tight.
New York June 9 Interstate Commerce Commission resumed its inquiry into coal railroads and price fixing. Baron Baer of the Reading railroad described rates of 1.65 per ton for 18 miles and argued transportation costs rose sharply while wage costs increased 32 months. He claimed earnings reports differed between the commission filing and stockholder reports, citing omitted expenses in the former.
In Reaping Pennsylvania a man aged 20 appears to have aged 20 years in three weeks with beard turning white weight dropping to 180 pounds and a marked wrinkled face. William B Rauenzahn claims cure of persistent hiccoughs after multiple remedies offered by over 200 contacts. The case cited as one of medical history’s most remarkable.
In Chicago on a Monday night 1 200 people paid ten cents to witness the wedding of Wiss Eleanor Mary Hanson and John Gustaf Peterson. Both are in the Salvation Army Scandinavian section. The ceremony took place at Lincoln Turner hall under an American flag canopy and was conducted by Col Lowton. The couple pledged loyalty to the army and its mission. Mrs Peterson is a sergeant major. Admission fees totaling 120 dollars will support the army’s general work.
A set of four attractive Japanese fans margined by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway offered to any address on receipt of ten cents to pay postage. W. Ts. Kniskern, Pass Traffic Manager, Chicago.
A terse notice urges selling opportunities by phone and office numbers. It hints at guaranteed results and promotes selling through The Sun. The message mentions responses via 80 and Office 11-1 E. Oblast.
Chicago June 10 A field table by Prof. Charles B Atwell Northwestern University shows western college graduates from 1889 to 1881 have a higher marriage rate and larger families than eastern graduates. The study notes co education did not alter these patterns with most women graduates planning family lives.
Chicago and New York markets report mixed goods and livestock prices. Butter eggs cheese and grains show varied quotes. cattle and hog receipts rise at Union Stock Yards. wheat corn oats and hay move with steady to higher tones. New York stock list weak then partial recovery with notable moves in Missouri Pacific St Paul Atchison Southern and copper. Livestock prices in Buffalo and Toledo noted with steady to higher demand for steers hogs and lambs.
Washington reports the Bureau of Engraving and Printing running nonstop to produce new national bank notes. Banks have orders for millions, with wagon deliveries to the controller as bonds secure deposits. National bank circulation tops 400 million dollars, a historic high as efforts continue to prevent money shortages this summer and fall.
News brief reports a severe storm three miles south of Richmond Indiana on Monday injuring a man named William Boat and damaging a growing crop. Admiral WII Not Go is noted in a separate line, with a Navy Department action asking Rear Admiral Sumner to take vessels to Valparaiso, Chile, on the following day.
Column promotes Peruna as a cure for catarrh and pelvic disorders claiming many women avoid surgery. Letters from Eva Bartha in New York and Maud Steinbach in Milwaukee praise Peruna’s healing effects after long suffering. Dr Hartman offers free advice to readers and touts his program at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
New York reports irregular American stocks in London with many under par and building trades weak. Freight movement slowed by floods. some rails indicate mixed conditions. Ohio and Cincinnati livestock markets show varied cattle, hogs, and lamb receipts with price ranges across regions. market notes cite bank and debt signals amid gold export expectations.
Indiana markets list prices for hens old roosters turkeys ducks geese and butter cheese and canned goods. It covers flour bran hides molasses and various grocery items with price ranges and unit measures for wholesale buyers.
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