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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
6
In Kansas City a reform drive led by ministers and church allies ended wineroom operations. Saloonkeepers who enclosed rooms for women faced license suspension or revocation after partitions were removed and illegal spaces shut down. Police and the city board enforced the crackdown, with licenses revoked for persistent violators.
In East St. Louis flood relief, Baby Briquet, child of a stranded family, is placed on display in a refugee camp tent to raise funds. Five cents admission nets helpful donations as crowds visit the exhibit and support the large Briquet clan.
In Scranton, John Markovich of Dunmore marries Anna Vikorock after an oculist changes his gray eye to blue. A spectrum was applied and pigment rubbed in, creating two blue eyes for the wedding night. The husband fears the color may fade in months.
A Logansport highway edge closing after 20 years of use. AndersonWire Co red mills near Scarcity of steel cited. Columbia City forms Whitey Oil Co with $10 capital for drilling. George Stein’s body rests in Lafayette morgue awaiting German relatives. Tabor’s whitecap near Brownstown may be in Terre Haute. In Indianapolis, incubator maker Scott weighing move from Laporte. Goshen prep for celery shipments. Muncie touts Tom and Hattie fame. Henry county tax board dispute blocks spring assessment. Judge Baker refused $51,000 NY attorney post. A Logansport child swallows a whistle. physician removes it. Frank Myers returns to prison after parole failure. Lenaween farmer Dan White seeks lower assessment on isolated acre tract. Ben Hamilton steamer noted for celebrity visits. Duisnar evidence linked to a cigar store narcotics case. unknown suspect protected. Lafayette farmers worry over wheat harvest. lack of help endangers crops. Interurban rail crews deplete farm labor. kitchen help scarce. Guy Farrow visits Greencastle, heads to Las Vegas to Albuquerque railway job. Local train runs weekly. Indiana Indians supply husks for cigarette paper. Landes and Mrs Landes wed in Muncie. genealogical ties create double in-law links. Death leaves widow, widower becomes brother-in-law and sister-in-law. two families become intertwined.
Francis Teal, aged hermit, acquitted of murder but found with no evidence to convict on simple assault and battery after a May 3 incident in which Frederick Marker died from a crushed skull. Teal’s children in Saginaw and Owosso will support him. he plans expanded roofing enamel business with Jordan enamel company.
A crowded ad-like notice touts Curicura Soap, Curicura Ointment, and Resolvent as a complete treatment for eczema, skin humours, scalp issues, and related ailments. Claims include instant relief, sleep aid, and a one dollar offer for the complete regimen with cleansing steps and nightly bandaging guidance.
In the House of Commons Viscount Crandorne reported a Chinese pledge to preserve Manchuria for China without surrendering sovereignty. The other powers would honor the treaty terms. Also noted were local ads for medicines and rail excursions, with various fare details and schedules.
In Buchanan Michigan a remarkable local figure is B K A Jordan a blind grocer born November 3 1862 in Charlotte. After losing sight at seventeen he trained at the Lansing blind school learned New York point reading and now owns and operates a grocery weighing goods and making change for customers. He manages the entire stock himself and remains active in business.
The board of conciliators met to adjust mine workers and operators grievances in Wilkes Barre. Members include Warriner Luther Connell for operators and Fahey Nichols and Vedsey for workers. Session focused on general organization and whether Mitchell may present the workers case. Main miner issues are eight hour Saturday work and water adjustments. operators say workers ignored findings and conducted petty strikes without notice. Hundreds visit daily for Dr Thomas's Eclectric Oil and travel discounts from Calton tickets.
In Chicago wheat trading, Thomas Cleage leading the St Louis Mind pool resumes a fierce battle with J Ogden Armour. July grain climbs to 2 cents, September to 379 1 2 cents, as Armour faces pressure and Cleage predicts a further push by week’s end.
July fourth travel discounts announced with departures on July third and fourth. Return by duty and sell conditions. notices to residents. Rates offered as percentage weekly per six results guaranteed. Office Ohio Bath phones 33.
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