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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1903

Page

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Receiver for Bla Trust in Newark to appoint shipyard receiver

Judge Kirkpatrick in the United States circuit court said he would appoint a receiver for the United States Ship-Building Company. He allowed time for the parties to agree on a receiver, with two candidates named: former senator James Smith and C. Stokes. The case involves rehabilitating a 370 million dollar enterprise spanning Maine to California, with bonds held by Samuel Untermeyer opposing delays.

Newark N. J Kirkpatrick United States Circuit Court United States Ship-Building Company Charles C. Demming Samuel Untermeyer Maine la California James Smith C. Stokes

Pierson Seeks Land Claim Through Inherited Chicago Farm

Painter Henry J. Pierson of 188 West Sixteenth Street believes he is the son of William Wallace Pierson who died in Greenfield after the Civil War. If proven, Pierson could gain title to 40 acres of Chicago land valued at over 5.5 million dollars. Attorney DL Coleman traveled to Greenvale to secure affidavits as Pierson hopes to secure the property for his heirs.

Henry J. Pierson Sixteenth St Wiliam Wallace Pierson Greenfield Chicago DL. Coleman Pleraon Greenvela Greenstein Willam Wallace Plerson Jenry J Pierson

Boundary Ordinance Spurs Rapid Council Action

Amid smoke from foul cigars the precinct boundary ordinance was introduced at the council meeting Monday and referred to elections for favorable report Tuesday night. It creates 49 new precincts to accommodate city growth, with Cantown annexation receiving 56 colored votes. Earle Case, 7 Eimst., was injured Monday crossing near the fair ground when struck by a traction car, the leg injuries described.

Committee On Elections Republican Committee Cantown Earle Case Eimst Fair Ground Ed Logsdon Republican City Committee the Sun Benvist Monsieur Beaucatre

Toledo youths die from accidental fireworks mishaps

A June 31 report details Barney Frank, a Toledo bootblack and newsboy, fatally wounded by a premature fireworks cartridge in his left hand. Wounded, he was treated by Mr. Cherry but developed lockjaw and died. The item notes another July 4 incident where Thomas Holherman died after an accidental discharge at Holton Place.

Toledo Barney Frank Cherry Louis. Mo Duac Viertim Thomas Holheran Holton-place

Mine Horror in Wyoming Mine Disaster at Hannacoal

A terrible explosion at the Hannacoal Mines near Cheyenne Wyoming trapped two hundred workers Tuesday noon. Firefighters led by Supt Brooks fight the blaze while attempting to reach the imprisoned miners who have not yet surfaced.

Cheyenne Wyo Hannacoal Mines Brooks

Million Dollar Business Trial Over Embezzlement

In municipal court on Monday the Warman Black Chamberlain stock firm was accused of operating with a $4000 capital and only that amount paid in. Arthur Simpford 804 faces embezzlement charges as the case unfolds amid sensational defense by Martin Hugg and counterclaims against Warman and Nea to further the persecution claim.

Arthur Simipford Warman, Black, Chamberlain Company Stock Commission Capitol Unsihm Arthur Aimp- 804 Martin Hugg Enoch ‘Warman Nea Simpson Warman Hugg and Kern Duncan

Indianapolis sprinkling contracts inquiry advances this week

Tuesday disclosures indicate Hil ton A Brown and Charles R Williams of the Indianapolis News will be called to testify this week possibly Wednesday night as the sprinkling contracts probe resumes Attorney Bosson leads the effort with the panel nearing completion. Rumors suggest information is known to the two journalists and Noel the deposed attorney that has not yet emerged. Members have not finalized the list of witnesses for Wednesday night.

Hilton A. Brown Charles R. Williams Indianapolis News Noel Bosson

Prisoner James Cine 13 Attempts Suicide in Cell

A juvenile offender from Cleveland in the city jail attempted self harm on a Tuesday afternoon by striking his head, choking with a towel, and banging against walls. Guards interrupted him, and he was later found bruised but alive. His parents were informed.

James Cine Cleveland Nis Nimself Cline Indianapoli

Autocade Event Draws International Crowd in Dublin

June date in Dublin draws global interest for the automobile fair. About 1,090 cars on display with spectator stands at risky points. Americans gain attention despite experts calling them not dangerous. Winton faces a bent axle from a collision with Dost, with no injuries reported.

Dublin Hursday Winton Pimceit Tde Gabriel

Nickels and Cigars Loot At Local Saloon Break-In

A saloon at 16 Ww Dearist 4 was broken into Monday night. Thieves took over 3M ten cent cigars and about 4 in nickels. Police seek a man with a basket full of nickels as they investigate the break-in at John Cress’s establishment.

John Cress Dearist

Gold Watch for Half Day's Work

Miss Bessie Rowe of 107 West Pearl Street earned a gold watch by bringing in new subscribers to The Sun. Any boy or girl who calls or writes to The Sun office may win the same prize by dusting the town for new subscribers.

Gessie Rowe Bessie Rowe W. Pearl St Gaid

Mrs Nesbitt Wins Divorce in Kansas City Case

Mrs Etta Nesbitt of Indianapolis is granted a divorce from Nesbitt on a cross complaint. Nesbitt once taught French here and directed a large circle of fashionable pupils. He later moved to Fort Wayne and then appeared as a western minister and founder of a new religion, becoming a notable figure in the social drama.

Indianapolis Fort Warne Kansas City Etta Nesbitt Nesbitt Inaivnapalis Fort Wayne

Two City Chairmen Discuss Boundary Move and Election

The two city chairmen, Ed Logsdon and another Republican leader, debate delaying the boundary ordinance. They cite law requiring introduction in the June term and discuss campaign impact, investigation fatigue, and summer plans.

Raiding the Lampooned Can Town Campaign

A Sun interview with Democratic chairman Jim Keach reveals mock optimism amid talk of a pending City Clerk Eliot investigation and political maneuvering. Keach downplays cheerfulness while hinting at a party factional split, planning election tactics and summer travel, with tensions over a potential whitewash and committee activity.

Jim Keach Regious Inves Gond-Hye Eh Jong Sun Can Town Eliot Crall Wahi Neghey Panther Grad Nng Stupps Liesnade Unis

Woman Sent To Workhouse After Disturbing The Peace

Five adults and costs were imposed on Katte aeatrop for disturbing the peace involving her 11 year old daughter Beta. The girl, recently from the Cincinnati house of refuge, testified her mother entertained a drunken man and abused her, prompting neighbors to call the police. The judge condemned the mother’s care and ordered the workhouse as a consequence.

Whalinn Btrs Katte Aeatrop W. Morrisal Neletobers Beta Cincinnani House of Refuge Ise

Dan Godfrey Dead At Seventy Seven In London

London report records conductor Dan Godfrey known as Moura of the Grenadier band, who toured America overseas and died aged 77. The notice also mentions specials on jewelry and a jeweler J. P. Mullally at 2 Monument Place with travel-related promotional prices and dusty items.

Dan Godfrey London Lient Nigusa Moura America Grenadier Europe J. P. Mullally

John Lowe Oversees A Large Prisoner Intake

John Lowe managed a Tuesday morning intake of over 50 prisoners, an unusually large number for the period. Most faced workhouse sentences on various charges, with stories to tell from their experiences.

John Lowe

Aged man to escape arrest for murder in self defense

Richmond Indiana June scene reports Bernard Quinn a 73 year old man killed his son James Quinn 35 during a drunken dispute. Police say self defense and coroner’s inquiry indicates the son attacked first leading to fatal groin wound from a pocketknife. No arrests expected.

Richmond Ind Bernard Quinn Ben James Jef Ais Seattle Markley James Quinn Quinn

Two Republicans Poised for Indiana Gubernatorial Nomination

J Frank Hanly of Lafayette and Union B Hunt of Winchester announce readiness for the Republican nomination. Other contenders— William Fay dur ofIndianapolis Newton Gilbert of Angola and George Sadelar of Marion— have long been inclined but have not formally declared. Hunt served as secretary of state and Hanly is a former state senator and attempted U S Senate candidate.

J. Frank Hanly Lafayette Union B. Hunt Winchester Weverldgse Hut

Trust in God and the Shotgun

Washington Pa June 11 At Wright A M E Zion church Rev F A Easton urged armed defense amid looming conflict between white and colored races. He warned deterioration into barbarism and savagery and said two options remain for the negro trust in God and the shotgun. More clerks for Chicago June 3 The post office department allowed 75 additional clerks at 600 salary to be available July 1.

Washington Wright A. M Zionenuren Mev al F. A. Easton Wimington Ben Tilman Chicago Uniecaro

Emma Goldman Rips The Czar In New York Meeting

Emma Goldman spoke at New York's New American Hall on June 30 in a benefit for Wishinets sufferers. She denounced liberal pre modern government and scorched the New York police amid a crowd of about two thousand. The report notes no large disturbances and cites scattered remarks about Indianapolis. In Cleveland, Ohio, June 3, transit fare reductions were announced after July 4 with quarter tickets valid on all lines and universal transfers.

New York Emma Goldman New American Hall

Dentists Converge at Denison Hotel for Indiana Meeting

The Indiana dental association holds its annual convention at the Denison hotel with displays of teeth and dental appliances filling the dining room. Dentists from Indiana and neighboring states attend as Frank Holland and Ed Hunt contribute humor and the event features the so called snorer Dr Redmon. Chairman John Q. Byron works to keep attendees engaged amid crowded exhibit rooms and locked doors.

Denison Hotel Indiana Dental Association Indiana Frank Hollnd Wits Holland James Whitcomb Riley Ed Hunt Charles Redmon Redmon Pers John Q. Byron

Fort Wayne and Decatur Electric Line Must Structure Capital

Incorporated Fort Wayne and Springweia railway plans an electric line from Fort Wayne to Portland and from Decatur southeast to the Union. Directors Williams Mledderjohann Koenig Vledderjohann Hopper Wils Armstrong Fed West. Offices at Decatur. The Times printing company in South Bend raised its capital stock from 000 to TH.

Fort Wayne & Springweia Railway Company Fort Wayne Portland Decatur Unione Capital i Williams Mledderjohann J. Ht. Koenig Benjamin A. Vledderjohann HM. J. Hopper Wils Armstrong Edwin Fed Christian West Times Printing Company South Bent

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Forecast for Indianapolio and vict ory for the 36 hours ending & p. m. July 1. Partly cloudy, with' condi tions favorable for thunder storms, Tuesday night and Wednesday, Temperature at 7 a.m, 71. 'Temperature at noon, 83. 2 p. m., 85. Continued warm and generally fair in Indiana and adjacent states, prob ably local thunderstorma, Wednesday, southerly winds.

Indianapolio Victory Indiana

Annié Coombs Letter Threatens Suicide Claim

A Monday night letter allegedly written by Annié Coombs declares at 11:09 PM she will die by her own hands. Police say she is in custody in Mattonm Gregorie after days of detention. the letter uses a fictitious address at Eugenest with no such place found.

Annié Coombs Annie Mattonm Gregorie Wetter Eugenest

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