25 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
The article reports a marriage between Bruce B. Black and Eva Blue, noting a license issued Thursday morning and their hopes for a happy life. Black is the groom and Blue the bride, both described as white. The text discusses color symbolism and potential outcomes of their union.
The Volunteers of America led by Capt Preston organized a Riverside Park outing for over 110 children and elders from Indianapolis. Free transport, lunch, ice cream, lemonade, and rides were provided. A festive procession from W Washington St to Capitol Ave then car trip to the park ended with meals on the grass, games, and joyful scenes as youngsters enjoyed rides and treats.
The Knapp murder trial resumed on Thursday with sixty juror candidates examined at the village court. Knapp expressed anxiety over the delay, noting his nervous condition and lack of reply from his Indianapolis wife after ten days. He commented on curious spectators in the courtroom and joked about the attention.
The seventh page features ads including a man wanted to do chores, a six room cottage for sale, a nur ee girl wanted, a girl wanted for general housework, a carriage for sale, a repeating rifle for trade, a delivery wagon for sale, a coffee urn for sale, a solicitor wanted, furnished rooms for rent, and a situation wanted as housekeeper. Read all liners on the seventh page.
The passage shows Knapp anxious to finish the case around the time she spoke and smiled. He expresses full faith that he will not face the electric chair, asserting his belief in an outcome other than execution.
A cloudburst near Topeka on June 25 sent Bhanganunga creek from its banks, flooding 14 acres in South Topeka with water six inches to three feet deep, causing great alarm as residents feared a repeat of a previous disaster. Robert Trodxen, jailed for misappropriating $607 from Van Camp hardware, remains in jail after failing to post a $3,500 bond.
A jeweler announces special prices this month due to travel to Europe and will maintain a stock of Arcadian jewelry. Mullally, 2 Monument Place, Fairview Park, advertises ice cream quarts, gallons, and meals at the pavilion, urging customers to buy a Bligh priced typewriter from the Electric Blick nearby. Courteous service and first class treatment promised.
In a lighthearted remark Dan Storma says if he were mayor he would try his best, but notes the difficulties of pleasing a minority and being decisive. The quote reflects the tension between ideal aims and political practicality. Storma acknowledges the challenge of defining a course of action amid diverse public opinions.
A Sun prize story notes D C Smith of Benant Street securing 25 new Sun subscribers in about four hours, earning a handsome gold watch. The item urges others to call at the Sun office or request blanks to recruit more subscribers and win similar prizes.
Forecast for Indianapollo and nearby areas for 34 hours ending 8 p m June 28. Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with showers on Friday. Temperature at 7 a m 62 at noon 74 and at 2 p m 77. Likely showers in Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds.
The Bartlett family, long employed at L. & W. N. shops in Howell, cannot locate Lester Bartlett who recently rented a cottage and drew wages after sending for his family. Police report the wife found him missing when she arrived Wednesday.
A runaway horse at Twenty sixth and Missouri street hurled Mrs Josie Marshall from a carriage injuring her leg and her 12 year old daughter Margaret Stucker. Two seven month old twins, children of Mrs William Price, were saved by being thrown into weeds with miraculous safety. Dr Holmes attended and ambulances conveyed the injured home.
A post office official recalls a lighthearted moment during the investigation era, joking about Beavers pressing to buy an operating table for the post office physician and charging it to rural delivery. In Illinois, Dorman Davidson faces $800 embezzlement charges, released on $1,000 bond as he goes to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing was waived.
Emma Floyd and her older daughter were jailed on loitering charges after police found her two younger children, aged 2 and 6, left with relatives while the mother and elder sister wandered Indianapolis streets. Morphine addiction surfaced in court as the family’s husband, Marion Floyd, a plasterer, was noted. The two younger children are to be placed with the Board of Children's Guardians while the elder daughter’s husband serves a penitentiary term for burglary. A guardianship plan aims to reunite or secure the children away from the mother and sister.
Stephen Dixon, a 2nd year junior at Manual training high school, was industrious and ambitious but became violently insane likely due to overwork. He balanced school with a three and a half hour daily job as a clerk at the University club, where strain culminated in Thursday’s declaration of insanity. Dixon was a cigarette smoker and a well regarded student who would have graduated next year.
Belgrade June 4 King Peter Karageorgeviten took the oath before the skupshtina. He pledged to protect Serbia's unity and interests, govern per the constitution and laws, and place the welfare of the people above all in his royal duties.
Maude McDonald, accused as a female highwayman, maintains she has no money and remains in detention at the city jail. Judge Townsend grants a change of venue for J. H. Mitmen, indicted for the murder of editor Gonmiles. the exact county is not yet selected.
Yale defeats Harvard in a close front of three Thames races at New London. Yale wins the first varsity four by 1 3/4 miles with a 10 30 to 12 40 finish. The freshmen race goes Yale's way as well while the varsity eight battles Harvard to a late spurt before Yale pulls ahead in the two mile event.
Webb Fletcher, once called king of can town, finds a note on his doorstep threatening harm if the seven boat is not returned. The incident echoes a prior report about a boat stolen from the river north of town. Fletcher says he never saw the boat or its owner.
fragmentary notes show the Republican city committee delaying precinct boundary plans with no ordinance ready. Chairman Logadon has left the city and may not return by Friday night, while boundary drawings remain incomplete and will require more time.
The Lockerb ie fair opened on Wednesday night with gaudy booths, bustling crowds, and lively vaudeville. Riley lore attracted interest as shoppers spent freely, while palmist Zoe and other acts headline four nightly performances amid midway chatter and oriental ambiance.
A crowded committee room awaits the precinct boundary ordinance as Col. Tinke, once a Democratic power player, hints at possible changes. Moqui and Chairman Reach are central figures in the upcoming session, with expectations building for Merrow and Enckwalter machinations.
Music teacher Miss Fidelia A Lester explains she does not permit ragtime among her students and that the Greenwood banquet featured only classical music with toasts having musical meaning. She notes guests sang ragtime on a corner after the event and her students did not participate.
Charles Becker seeks injunction against A P Pettis to bar building in a narrow passage between a New York store and Gramling block claimed as a public thoroughfare. Pettis, owner of the New York store, bought Gramling property, tore down the Gramling building for an addition, and plans to build over the alley. Local parties contend the public has used the alley for years, asserting it belongs to the city, not Pettis or associates.
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