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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
10
Dayton reports a brewing labor conflict as a union and company, amid a pending contract expiry on July, threaten a complete shutdown risking 4,000 jobs unless a wage or benefit demand is resolved.
The Mississippi River Commission in St Louis forwarded its report to the secretary of war. It recommends that one half of the appropriation for the year ending June 30 1905 and one half for the year ending June 30 1906 be available at once. The sum would provide a fund of about 5 million for immediate use. It is believed the report will be favorably acted upon within two weeks.
A crowd packed the Parry residence at 1308 HN Delaware Street all day Friday as D M Parry sold, then to H J McGowan, with the Parrys moving to Golden Hill. Many costly items and furniture sold for less than half price, with the finest pieces slated for the new home.
Thomas Garber defeated C. Faurer in the semi finals at River ie Hinks Friday by a score of 7 up 6 to play. A large crowd watched the match and the weather was good. Ker and Robert Rawles started in the tournament to battle for the amateur championship. Their 36 hole match on Saturday morning. Both Rawles and Garber have played strong games and the match will be hotly contested.
In Newton Georgia a mob seized Jane Garfield McCoy Wiley Annette and George McKinney from the county jail on Friday and hanged them at a courthouse yard tree. The bodies were found to be riddled with bullets indicating deadly violence by a vigilant mob.
Washington June 77 Postmaster General Payne will not resign. Senator Hanna met with President Roosevelt and backed Payne, praising his work on postal scandals. Roosevelt reportedly has full confidence in Payne and expects him to remain in office despite health issues.
A fragmented OCR line hints at a festive and chaotic exchange with partial phrases about hay and holiday cheer. The readable fragment focuses on a lively, uncertain scene with repeated exclamations and an abrupt acknowledgment of other people nearby.
In a Greenfield bound electric car carrying several politicians, W P Dixon and Ea Little, candidates for police judge, traded cards and jokes. Laughter turned to discomfort when Little found Dixon’s hat card and Dixon found Little’s, ending the trip with pensive silence as they reflected on public perception.
New York June 21 The Pennsylvania railroad axmen began tearing down 400 structures valued at 3 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 or more. The four city blocks bounded by Seventh Ninth avenues Thirtieth and Thirty third streets will be cleared for a tunnel station and the up town post office.
Peter OBrien of the Indianapolis baseball team is under Dr Morrison care after a Friday injury. The collar bone was torn from the shoulder and he is in serious condition. He will miss weeks and may not play again this season.
Miss Mabel Hudson soprano and Jess E Cain basso are the soloists for the coming week at Fair Bank. Cain’s program includes The newborn king A Stein song The old sexton and A dream. Hudson, famed in larger cities, will sing popular and classical numbers. Monday features Sansa night with Ostendorf’s band and trombone soloist Thomas H King. Gen Caswell M Clay reportedly in dangerous condition at home due to advanced age.
Kiel Germany June 77 The Kaiser and Kaiserin attended the launching of the cruiser Roon with the entire American party present including officers of the American squadron and American civilians. The ship was christened by Countess Waldersee. A notable moment was the workmen’s cantation to the Kaiser as he personally shook hands and inquired about their mechanical details.
A Seaware carnival ride wreck at Port Wayne Indiana injured seven visitors including Mrs. Mary Pattee with head lacerations and concussion, Theodore Lilie with eye injuries, and Anna Steckley who was unconscious at times. Three remain hospitalized after cars left the track and riders were thrown into the street causing a panic at the Eagles carnival attraction.
On the Ragland oil field in Owingsville Kentucky merchant Paul Clifton fired at a robber when a bullet from the gun went through a wall and hit Mary Gibbs aged sixteen in the left head. She was taken to Bobt Lick hospital where she died. Clifton is shocked by the tragedy.
Social notes recount a string of Friday entertainments hosted by Mrs. H. C. Newcomb Mrs. J. H. Billingsley Mrs. J. D. Cox and others as guests arrive from Cleveland New York Madison Avenue Wheeling and New Jersey. The events honor various hosts guests and milestones including birthdays weddings and a silver anniversary with a bridal dinner noted.
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