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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
8
Advices from Suns say that 100 passengers were killed when a Bilbao bound train wrecked after a coupling failed and the first engine plunged from a bridge into a river. The second engine and four coaches followed, but low water saved most from drowning. Only six passengers escaped injury.
Fire at the Standard Oil plant at Pine and Lord streets Saturday night caused extensive damage to buildings and loss over 25000. Supt ison of the company estimated the loss. Flames began on the roof likely from a spark from a passing engine and rapid firefighters prevented wider damage to storage rooms and gasoline tanks. Repairs have begun.
Fort Wayne boiler maker Jesse McLain was shot in the groin on Sunday night after pursuing employment in Chicago boiler factories where strikes are declared. Police blame union men or sympathizers. A separate incident left Arthur J. Weber shot through the heart amid jeers from a Lincoln Park crowd as two youths fled. Meanwhile Fairview Park concerts draw big crowds with soprano Katherine Klarer and cornetist A Liberati headlining through today and into the week.
In Media Pennsylvania a Black assailant shot six passengers aboard a loaded trolley between Media and Chester near a clump of bushes. Victims include Ida M. Saguers Charles Morton Mary B. Hobson Emma Phillips Emma Scote and John Phips. The attacker fled into the woods, apparently aiming at the conductor and.detachments.
Robert Zehlicke has taken charge as custodian and is upgrading the German House. An equipped kitchen will soon operate to meet all needs. Zehlicke comes from New York City where he managed the Rathekellar and previously served as a hotel steward. Open air garden concerts behind the German House are slated to resume.
In Parkersburg West Virginia and Barbourville county on Saturday heavy black rain disrupted daily life. Water ran in streams turned nearly opaque, causing cattle to refuse drinking. Locals suspected a coal mine opening or emissions from underground sources as the fog and smoke columns darkened the sky.
Ste Bleached Napkins 29¢ and a vast Wasson July Sale boasting unmatched low prices across many departments. New lines, liberal policies, and overwhelming stock bring half and quarter former prices on silk, kimonos, wash cloths, mattings, gowns, and Brussels carpets. Summers begin with big savings, market-buying leverage, and deep discounts on merchandise.
An analysis of Orilla Gill's stomach is underway to determine if violence caused her death. Her body, brought from Lockport, is buried in Mishawaka amid questions about her incurrence and substantial property. A Lockport administrator reportedly handled her estate papers before the body arrived, passages unclear to the father. Meanwhile George G. Tanner remains critically ill at his home on N. Delaware Street from brain congestion with little hope for recovery.
Reports across Evansville Petersburg Anderson Vincennes Marion Lafayette Elwood Newcastle Columbus describe a fatal train incident a severe wrestling accident a property claim a self inflicted death a theater wedding an arrest a gas storage plan a ruse by Greek workers a poisoning elopement a guarded elopement and a preacher attacking a merchants association over a street carnival.
Supreme Court Justice Fort refused to approve an $18 charge for 120 cigars for jurors and constables in the Frank Verga murder trial. He scratched out the charge after noting the fine cigars, saying he would not sign for such cigars when the county paid. Justice Farr agreed the recent cigars were too costly for jurors. The jury largely consisted of farmers.
In Newark a man sues a barber over a shaving mug. The plaintiff changed barbers, the old barber demands ten cents a month storage. Costs run about $15. the mug could be bought for a quarter, but the case hinges on principle.
The Widows' and Widowers' club organized in Hudson county New Jersey held its first consolation soiree in a North Bergen park near two cemeteries. About two dozen members attend as several non widowed men showed interest in joining. membership may require death certificates of deceased spouses.
London reports reveal striking census results on women's life prospects. The data show two widows for every widower, young husbands marrying older wives, and a female labor shift across occupations. It highlights workhouse histories, child labor, and the large female workforce in mills and domestic service.
Jailer Mor ris of Rankin county reports a negro prisoner was found in his cage nursing a large one eyed rooster. He asked to have it killed and cooked but refused to explain how he obtained the bird. The jailer notes no visitors were present that day and the mystery remains unsolved.
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