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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
8
In Butte Montana sporting circles excitement builds over the scheduled Saturday meeting between Jimmy Britt the Californian lightweight and Jack O Keeffe for the world lightweight title. Britt sits as the betting favorite with 10 to 7 odds amid strong miner support and large wagers reported.
Four people were reported killed in a rail wreck on the Southern railway between Augusta and Columbia, South Carolina, on Friday. Details were sparse as initial reports described the deadly incident near Augusta.
Rate wars among railroads spur a surge of Woodmen headcamp business as Gen. Mitchell prepares Camp Reece for up to 508 foresters. Camp layout expands with new company streets and tents, commissary moved, and a fenced mess area. Parade ground 300 feet wide will be leveled for daily drills and performances. James F. Bran arrives to establish press HQ in Tooms 10 and 242 at Claypoat.
Berlin reports indicate official circles see the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Drage as a domestic Belvian affair. Powers will refrain from intervention, not from approval but from fearing to disrupt intense mutual pressure among signatories.
Dayton Ohio June 12 Gen Alex McCook suffered a third stroke of paralysis Friday and died a short time later. Daughters seated by the bed as the end approached.
East St Louis flood outlook improves as weather forecaster Bowie predicts near a foot of rain daily beginning Saturday. A police chief, patrolman, and town treasurer of Madigan Illinois were dismissed by trustees after the flood swept through the town.
An elderly observer recalls a week of unusual cold in June with anecdotes from 184, 1885, 1886 and 1891. The bystander notes freezing temperatures near 4 degrees and compares to historic June records, while forecasters promise warmer, sunnier days ahead.
Arthur Stahl, alleged conspirator, will be brought before the grand jury next Monday morning. Prosecutor Join Ruckels haus issued the statement Friday. The forthcoming grand jury hearing will rest on similar evidence used at the police court trial, with minor points omitted that bore no direct bearing on the case. The focus will be more directly against Stahl than on the others implicated.
Two men died and several were injured when a powder explosion occurred at the H. A. Waldy mill near Tamaqua Pennsylvania on June 12. Local reports note a chaotic scene as responders attended the blast site and victims were tended.
Train schedule notice lists Terre Haute and return at 1.00, Indianapolis departures at 7:20 and 7:30 a.m., and Madison route at 1.25 with 7:30 a.m. departure. Returning trains leave Terre Haute 7:40 p.m. and Madison 5:00 p.m. Passengers urged to plan trips.
Four heirs of the Haskins estate appeared before Probate Commissioner Walker to file exceptions to guardian Robert Groves report filed ten years ago. The estate, valued at $31, shows funds spent, and Judge Walker noted the “kick” came ten years too late. The heirs, described as colored men, seek restitution from the long-dormant estate.
A city filing by Ger G Behmidt, candidate for Ward 3, lists an expense item described as democratic refreshments. The entry, tied to a prior Republican primary, includes other charges such as printing and delivery hire and notes similar small sums for candidates in Ward 1 and Ward 2.
Hugh Mullen, 7a, wins Grady School prize for best citizen essay in Indianapolis. The piece argues a good citizen is conscientious, votes for capable leaders, keeps streets clean, reports nuisances, guards property, and pays taxes promptly, prioritizing neighbors' welfare as shared.
Birth announcements include Sirthe Alex and Maggie Grown i W Prante rL girl and Charles W Huse Sutton Ash Vermont-st boy. Death notices cite Henry Weghurst er Trvbe-ave chronic gout and William Petrie 6 ISH Mighisnd-piace chronic nephritis. Marriages listed: John Broadley Catherine Hinck Hierman Sauck Mary Paach and others. Building permits shown for A and C A Rhoaden cottage 5900 and Florine B Whitehead project at 244 La Balle-st.
June date from Los Angeles reports locals fight a land grab by eastern interests seeking 1,990,000 acres of government land in the Mojave desert. Officials say irrigation is impractical, real water would require drilling wells, and the land remains worthless. Heat soars as travelers complain of the barren terrain.
In a broad wrap from New York and London, stocks show mixed movement with aviation, grain, and metal sectors fluctuating. Commodities traders note sugar and copper activity while Argentine and Mexican securities drift, and futures hint at cautious optimism amid rising rail and industrial shares.
New York stocks show strength with gains across major issues. Gould stocks lead, Western and Consolidated Gas rise over 2 percent, City of New York common up about 1 percent, government bonds steady. Noon prices for Sugar, Reading, Missouri Pacific, Copper, and other issues listed. The Sun for sale line appears at end.
East Liberty Pa June 12 cattle receipts listed weights and prices with ranges for choice good and fair grades. Sheep and lambs receipts noted with moisture of weather conditions and hog receipts show heavy medium and rough price bands amid market ambiguity.
Cattle receipts total about 4000 with prime iceeyes around 5.10 and prices for various grades mixed from 2.05 to 6.40. Hog receipts near 22,000 show light to heavy classifications trading roughly from 5.75 to 6.15. Sheep receipts listed at around 4.00 with scattered figures for various categories.
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