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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
10
A fragmentary dispatch from Bersua East Prussia states a proffered massacre targeting Jews occurred in nearby Bora Tehernigoft province, with hundreds reportedly killed. Bersua’s population is listed as 18 008.
In Eveland O., June 15, John D Rockefeller presided as superintendent at a Baptist church service. A former pupil, Morris Cohen, now dead, was recalled as someone who borrowed money and never paid it back. Rockefeller spoke with sympathy, recounting the incident and the need to settle debts, while expressing regret at not attending the burial. The remarks honored the late student and stressed the value of forgiveness and accountability.
D Hess and Mrs Louise B of Broad Ripple aboard the steamer Sunshine on a White River trip witnessed by about 30 passengers. The ceremony occurred between Little Island and the perk with B J White tying the knot for his fourth marriage amid light birdsong and a casual crowd onboard.
An Indianapolis incident reports a man killed when a train hit him near the mall. A clerk and others watched as the heavy car rolled through the area and the victim’s body was found among the brush near the rail. The event occurred Sunday as the train moved slowly past the mall.
Guthrie Oklahoma June 13 G W Toliver of Leger reports a lost girl in the Gypr hills about 10 years old, clothing torn and emaciated from exposure and hunger. no one has yet overtaken her.
Governor Durbin, in Washington, negotiates a five year dispute with a Jacksonville saloonkeeper over the army canteen policy. Reporters note his steel blue eyes as he deflect questions about any ambition for the vice presidency, amid chatter of a Fairbanks run and Indiana’s political clamor.
A veteran recalls old times as 400 soldiers set up 840 tents on the state field near Washington Street. Wagner manufacturing of Cleveland supplied the canvas with officers tents and four large eating tents. About 3000 men are expected to encamp next week under Quartermaster-general Anderson of Rockford and Majors Mitch el and Gould.
Charlea Moore a 14 year old boy was fatally shot in the back by Policeman Granville Bundy during a resort raid chase in Richmond Indiana. Moore was wounded while fleeing and the bullet could not be located. Public sentiment runs high against Bundy though no charges have been filed yet.
Fire at the City hotel in Jackson Kentucky destroyed the three story building owned by Capt. B. J. Ewen as the trial of Jettana White and others for Marcum’s murder continued. Ewen had refused bribe offers while testifying, and his family faced peril as guards protected them. No insurance on the hotel.
Blooded horses begin to arrive for Indiana's major race meet July 4 to 11 with many stables shipping four or more horses from Washington Park and Worth tracks. Derby candidates include Trotter Sheridan Curl and McGreehan, with jockeys Hothersal Finley Keith and Wille Knapp. By July 20 about 154 top-racehorses are expected on the grounds as preparations accelerate for what organizers call the biggest meet in state history.
The Indianapolis Reserves defeated the Anderson Navies at Anderson on Sunday, with a strong battery work by Somers and Dooley. Somers was effective at all times as the Reserves registered 22 hits.
Columbus Indiana residents speak against the Big Four timetable that now shows only one train out and one in daily. A mixed accommodation train remains, sparking boycott talk as tax aid aided construction. The Citizens alliance, linked to the Merchants association, formed by J West Goodwin. The Central labor union cites a rise in local payrolls by over 52000 annually since union labor began, with clerks and barbers losing many hours.
On June 15 in New York the Employers Association halted 9 percent of ongoing building work for a second time. The action aims to press unions to accept a new arbitration plan. Employers say they will pursue the dispute to compel a definite agreement and implement the proposed arbitration framework.
Goshen Indiana June 25 authorities faced trouble arresting three Poles Frank and Louie Cingkl and Mrs Carmencita Cinek en route to Chicago on a Big Four tram. They are charged with robbing an Alexandria man of 318 in gold a gold watch and jewelry. No Magne or Fe expert could be found to interpret the case as police struggled.
New York June 15 Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock 114 arrived and is hailed as the most dangerous challenger yet. Early impressions praise its bold design and sleek lines, suggesting it may challenge Reliance rather than bow to an easy victory, with visual echoes of Alisa and Columbia in its upper body.
On a Sunday in Crestline, officers saved Frank Doll a Japanese man who had shot and killed George Cook after an insult. Doll, drunk, fired twice. Cook was struck. A mob beat Doll, with plans to hang him. Deputies used revolvers to quell the crowd and escorted Doll to Bucyrus for safeguarding.
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