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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1903

Page

10

Catholic Church Bans Dancing At Picnics Over Modern Style

Catholic officials in Louisville have banned liquor and dancing at church picnics, canceling the city’s big Catholic picnic. The bishop condemns the “indecent” modern dance and forbids dancing at fairs and entertainments during summer months, citing the Baltimore plenary. In Wisconsin, Rev. Miller denounces open lace apparel and “peek-a-boo” dresses, attacking low necklines and lace shirts worn by young women.

Nos McCloskey Diocess Louisville Baltimore Waukesha Wis I. W. G. Miller St. Josepn Churen

Officer Bailey’s shot wounds saloonkeeper at 901 Virginia Ave

Indianapolis police officer Bailey went to Bogicon’s saloon Monday night and, after a confrontation over a revolver, fired a shot that struck saloonkeeper Philip Bogleon in the left wrist. Bogleon, at City Hospital, has a history of prior arrests.

Philip Bogleon Virginia Ave City Hospital Offirer Bailey Indianapolis Bailey Bogicon Bogieon Boglaon Umea

Minister Bowen Arrives in New York on Venezuela Mission

United States minister to Venezuela Herbert W. Bowen arrived in New York on Monday after a two month absence. He plans to proceed to Maracaibo and then return, resuming duties during his Venezuela assignment.

Minister Bowen New York Herbert W. Bowen United States Venezuela Maracaibo Mawen

Devastating Heppner flood reported by survivors

June 16 reports from Pendleton and The Dalles describe a cloudburst above Heppner, Oregon, that produced a 20 foot wall of water. Dozens of deaths, many missing, and towns flooded with bodies found along Willow Creek as relief efforts mobilize and rail lines suffer damage.

Portland Ore Heppner Ajang Ana Attis Livery Village City Hambet Oregon Dalles Lexington Montana Butte Ment Northern Pacific Pendleton Abner F Bradbury Bradbury Heppnet Willow Creek Palace

Desperate clash between union and nonunion linemen

G H Dean a 30 year old nonunion lineman shot Charles C Havens at 248 Virginia Ave. Havens suffered a shoulder wound and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Dean was arrested about an hour later by Bikenen Morgan and Simon. The incident stems from two weeks of labor disputes between striking union linemen and the telephone companies. Dean had been loaned from the old company to the new one after arriving from Denville MI three weeks ago.

G. H. Dean Occidental New Telephone Company Virginia Ave Charles C. Havens Columbia-ave The Telephone Company Atrack Havens Havens Vincent's Hospital Bikenen Morgan Simon Dean Denville Ait Telephone Company Ines Turpday

Shootings at Virginia Avenue Follows Union Confrontation

Within driver at 24 Virginia Ave a confrontation with four union men led to a brawl. Dean claimed self defense after a brick was raised and Havens was shot in the shoulder. Dean faces assault and battery charges but was freed on bond backed by New Zeplane authorities.

Virginia Ave Red Dean Havens New Zereplane Company

Unknown assassin slays 9 year old in Winona home

In Winona Massachusetts on June 15 a nine year old girl Della Johnson was killed in her sleep by an unidentified assailant. An ax attack nearly severed her head and a struggle ensued when her brother awakened during the assault.

Winona Della Johnson

President Roosevelt Attends Northeastern Saengerfest

In Baltimore Md on Tuesday the Northeastern Saengerfest concluded with a prize contest won by Kaiser represented choirs. President Roosevelt and Taron Speck Von Sternberg received a warm reception as about 1200 people cheered at the Pith regiment armory during an address praising German American contributions to the nation.

Baltimore Kaiser Roosevelt Taron Speck von Sternberg Pith Regiment

Unsuccessful attempt to blow Petersburg courthouse

Petersburg Indiana June 1 The failed bombing of the Pike County court house alarmed residents. Three unknown men reported near the building before the blast. Eight sticks of dynamite and a powder keg were placed in the hallway under the county clerk's office. The explosion damaged the structure and some indictments feared to be ruined. A $590 reward has been offered by the county commissioners.

Petersburg Ind Fike County Court House Ing Court House Winslow

Rivals Fight Over A Cleveland Girl

In Cleveland on a Monday night a dispute over a local girl named Ritter led to a fight. Quida Bliss was reportedly stabbed by Aarod Harrison who escaped. Bilas remains hospitalized.

Cleveland Ritter Quida Bliss Peri Vo Aarod Harrison Bilas

Amusements Fair Bank With Eugene Cowles Attracts Crowd

Amusements note Fair Bank with Eugene Cowles as added attraction drawing the largest crowd of its season Monday night. Cowles sang in fine voice aided by a new pavilion that improved sound though some objected to open air last season. His selections included Border Song Parted Anvil Song Annie Laurie and Forgotten with thunderous applause after each number. It is reported Cowles may swap Parted for Gypsy Love Song from The Fortune Teller starting Thursday. Avondale Heights Capitol Ave and 26th St opened with a hand concert Monday night. Printing presses for sale include a seven column quartz A B Taylor three- revolution newspaper press suitable for daily paper and a new Chandler & Price Gordon press never unboxed. W D Pratt Century Bldg.

Eugene Cowles Cowles Scotland Mr. Cowles Anvil Robin Hood Annie Laurie A. B. Taylor Preas Chandler & Price Gordon Job Press W. 'D. Pratt Century Blig

Durbin Seen as Possible Chairman Contender in Hanna Shake

Washington report argues Gov Durbin may align with the Republican machine as talks rise that Senator Hanna might not return as national committee chair. Rumors say Durbin could seek the chairmanship or be favored as vice president candidate, with Indiana’s governor under consideration.

Washington Durbin Republican Hanna Republican National Committee Indiana

Lafayette faces big water famine after pump bursts

Lafayette Ind June 16 a 6,000,000 gallon pump at the water works burst at noon Monday causing alarm over a threatened water famine. Officials ordered water power shut off and sprinkling stopped. Citizens were warned to be economical with drinking water as a new pump, being installed, will not be ready for at least three weeks.

Lafayette Ind

Lost voice during argument shocks West Virginia judge

In Wheeling West Virginia Judge Berse Blizzard United States district attorney for the Northern District suddenly became mute Monday while arguing before Judge Jackson in the United States court. It is feared he has permanent vocal loss. Blizzard has been mentioned as a potential Republican candidate for governor.

Wheeling W. Va Berse Blizzard United States Northern District of West Virginia Jackson United States Court Bilzazard

Mother hurls rocks in Aurora court scene during assault case

In Aurora Indiana on June 16 a frantic mother pelted Justice Thompson's courtroom with rocks as Willam Belew faced charges for assaulting the Knowles girl. The mother, identified as Mrs Knowles, was dragged from the room by her husband amid a chaotic scene with attorneys narrowly escaping injury.

Aurora Ind Justice Thompson Simma Knowles Willam Belew Knowles

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