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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
2
An old advertisement for Gravine tablets by Sterling Remedy Co promises cure claims and offers free samples and booklets. It directs readers to see druggists in roc age bulk and provides Chicago or New York addresses for inquiries.
In Pittsfield Alabama on June 13 a double murder triggers a siege as Fred Mink Jr. holes up in a deserted house on the town edge. A mob and a posse close in while officials try to capture him for the Harris murder and the killing of his stepmother. Mink, returning from Washington, shot farmer Newton W. Harris four times then fired at Harris’s wife, who escaped. Police and neighbors fear lynching as the fugitive threatens to kill any approaching man.
Philadelphia reporter Gray aboard the Tresco near Hatteras reports a sea serpent sighting after a near 10 foot approach. Capt Bartlett confirms glimpses of a dragon headed creature with tusked jaws seen rising 13 feet, about 140 feet long, moving like a snake.
A Gulf storm and unprecedented norther hit Galveston on Sunday. Temperature fell 18 degrees to record lows for June, with 5 am reading at 87 degrees the state’s coldest on record. Gale force winds drove overcoats from shoppers as snow fell in the extreme northwest.
In Elwood Indiana on June 15 the Felwood echo reports about 30 smallpox cases with expected containment. Stray dogs plague the town prompting police orders to kill about a million of them. Bishop Alerding of Fort Wayne confirmed about 100 at St Joseph church after Sunday Mass. Frank Copeland, 15, vanished in Salagday and is missing. he read yellow back novels.
Kansas City residents report a railroad rate battle sparked by the Modern Woodmen convention in Indianapolis. A round trip to Indianapolis was advertised at 1, while a trip to Chicago was priced at 14.40, reflecting a sharp shift in travel costs and expectations.
June 15. Derby origin sejected lovers association aims to enlist members who swear they have been twice rejected. Charly Douglas 88 N Blackford St colored hit by automobile at Illinois and Twenty third streets after stepping from a street car. She was knocked down and badly bruised but not seriously injured.
Ministers and presidents toasted Maggie Maloney, the senatorial cook famed for a legendary hash. She kept a private recipe, earning a comfortable income from two Clifton Boulevard houses while living near Senator Hanna’s Washington mansion.
The first car of the Indianapolis Eastern Interurban began for Richmond at 7 a.m. with a limited schedule every two hours, running to 3 p.m. Delays due to unfinished track between Knightstown and Dublin extend the time, and transfer at Dublin links riders to Richmond transit. A too low bridge west of Richmond prevents through service until recent repairs allow larger cars.
Judge Frank McCray and Clerk Charles Hurst recall boyhood days with humor, contrasting church parishes, long sermons, barefoot summers, muddy roads, and late-night dances with today’s life. He jokes that youth had hard chores yet fondly smiles at those memories.
June 15 Connecticut officials decry bottle feeding as causing infant mortality. Dr. C. A. Lindsley, Yale adjunct, says many cholera infantum deaths last July to September stem from improper feeding and selfish mothers who neglect nursing. He argues natural breast milk best protects infants, especially in hot weather, and rejects substitutes due to digestion risks.
Supt. Taffe vows no more Mungalay riots this summer with strong police presence at parks every Sunday. Officers prepared to deter violence against colored visitors, while Park crowds report calm and orderly behavior from all groups. Mayor Burkwalter orders firm action to prevent riots and maintain safe excursions.
Miss Margaret Wittenwoyler died at Deaconess hospital Sunday night shortly after a cab brought her from her home on 14 Tacoma avenue. She suffered heart disease and began to sink during the short ride, a rush to the hospital could not prevent death.
Tacoma June 13 Gov. Cong don reports new gold findings along Duncan Creek approach greater extent and richness than Klondike discoveries. Prospectors expect high yields as claims run from $1 to $7 per unit amid excitement over the Yukon territory developments.
New York June 1 Johnny McGinnn, aged boy, died Sunday after being savagely beaten by a stranger who struck him with a ball during a Brooklyn game. Police seek the assailant. the injured child described the man in a minute report as he endured days of suffering. He urged mercy for the attacker, saying the man is sorry and asking his mother to help release him.
Cattle and hogs were sold Sunday at the Kansas City stockyards with a flat time record as the market stayed open at shippers and feeders’ request amid feed shortages caused by recent weather conditions.
A lifelong constipation sufferer credits Grape-Nuts to regular bowel function and permanent relief after failing various laxatives. A physician warned of muscle paralysis in digestion, but the pre-digested food reportedly digested quickly and restored health. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan with promotional notes and recipe hook details.
New York dispatch reports Gov. Hunt of Porto Rico arriving Sunday and denying rumors of his resignation. He says the country is flourishing and remains in office.
In Rome on Sunday a small tumor was removed from the pope's arm without anesthesia as he watched the operation with interest. The procedure occurred June 15 and the pope reported it burned all right. In Terre Haute Ind on June 16 a woman was badly burned when a gasoline stove ignited a fire after she touched spilled fuel with a match. Rev J W Walker helped extinguish the flames though his hands and face suffered burns.
A Sunday fire in the paraphernalia room of the Odd-fellows hall in Lafayette destroyed the lodge interior and regalia valued at hundreds of dollars. Firemen Mose Johnson and John Nehring were overcome by smoke while attempting to save books and documents in Kumler and Waylord's law office. Defective wiring is suspected as the cause. Sig Family Reunion near Nashville brings 100 relatives together at Wesley Kurtz’s Gnawhone Brown county home.
June 18 report from Tagblatt states a flat building on a corner of Xiansetenach street in Warsaw collapsed Monday, resulting in four deaths.
Government agents in Montana have spent weeks surveying records and report that more than 250000 acres of land were allegedly illegally fenced by sheepmen and cattlemen. Washington will reclaim the lands as investigations proceed. Capital council 7K initiates large class at St Patrick's hall, boosting Capitil council membership to a record level for Indiana jurisdiction.
Vandalia lines run first trains into St Louis opening transport east and west. The railroad restored service after floods washed out tracks. General manager Miller and team credited for rapid relaying of rails. Coal supplied to Kuda bridge company marked first delivery in a week. Telegrams from W W Richardson say through services can resume. trains exceeded promised reopening by two days.
Unusually heavy mountain rains have swollen the Rio Grande near Albuquerque New Mexico raising flood risk. Los Cerrillos eight miles north is submerged residents flee with belongings. Algmeda is underwater and largely deserted. Washouts are reported.
Milwaukee police report John Brozykowski poured gasoline on a fire at 714 Mitchell Street. The blaze killed his two children and left his wife gravely injured.
Eugene Cowles and Ostendorf's band headline week of entertainments at Avondale Heights, Capitol Ave. Open season with no band concert Monday night. Vandalia Line Indiana offers round trip fares two dollars and twenty seven cents for Train No 27 and No 7 leaving Indianapolis at 6 40 p m and 7 35 p m on June 18 with return by 17. Tickets available at Vandalia offices or Union Station.
Jackson Kentucky June 15 Ed Tharp and Jos Crawford suspected of setting fire to the Ewen hotel were brought before Judge Redwine on Monday. After hearing the evidence in the habeas corpus proceeding the judge held them to the grand jury.
Local bankers and trust companies are invited to bid for control of the city banking fund. Bids are due June 39 with notices sent by Controller Breunig. The bidder offering the highest interest rate will secure the fund, with Central Trust Company powering it and paying a 4 percent yield.
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