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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1903

Page

8

Brooks Heirs Battle Nash Over Estate Funds Enjoin Note

In Columbus Ohio on March 2 heirs of banker David W. Brooks sue Gov. Gen. L Nash as executor of the Brooks estate. They accuse mismanagement of trust funds and seek to enjoin payment of a 8800 note to Lincoln Fritter, Nash’s partner, used to pay for two lots bought in 1900 for the estate. The heirs claim Nash lacked authority to transfer funds, and contend they cannot obtain a final distribution while the executor governs.

Columbus David W. Brooks L Nash Lincoln Fritter Brooks Ban

Woman told her husband she was homely in New York report

March 3 Mrs Agnes Reinhardt reportedly told her husband she was homely. He forced the door of their room, found her unconscious on the bed with a gas-filled room, and she fled as a physician attended to her.

New York Agnes Reinhardt Hugoana Reinhardt

Washington Winks and Senate Debates Across Week

The Senate passed the general deficiency bill on Monday while several senators-elect addressed the president. An array of appointments and speeches reference Rural Free Delivery in Indiana and New Jersey, with conditions noted for postal emblems and pension details for a veteran. Republicans claim Delaware deadlock ended with two Senate picks, and a pension of 34 a month is noted for A J Osborn.

Senate C. W. Fairbanks Palatka Fla Heveridge Washington County Indiana Payne Indianola Mias Washington Delaware United States Senate A. J. Osborn Gov. Durbin

Gen Clay in another violent tantrum in Kentucky

Lexington March 3 Gen Cassius Clay of Whitehall abolitionist fame erupts in rage after his former child wife Dorn Clay Brock left Pinkard home for Whitehall with Brock. Brock to depart. quarrel escalated in the mansion. Clay, about 33, divorced from Dora Richardson after a brief marriage, later she wed Riley Brook. Also notes on Anglo American Board of Trade Berlin move and A Kiefer recovery. and Sailana Harbor railroad buying coal land in Sullivan Indiana.

Lexington Maren Cassius B. Clay Whitehall Dorn Clay Brock Hia Aollittation Pinkard Brock Whiteham Brorpk Gen. Clay Dora Richardson Gir Riley Brook

Mikado at English's Opera House and Grand Vaudeville Review

The Indianapolis audience enjoyed The Mikado at Englishs Opera House with a large chorus and strong principals led by Arnold Spencer and Elizabeth Carroll. Grand Vaudeville featured Keenan and a witty routine, Edsall and the Ave Luccas acrobats delivering popular acts. overall a satisfied opening night with standout performers praised.

Indianapolla Conservatory of Music Gilbort & Sullivan Amone Arnold Spencer Koko Missea Elizabeth Carroll Elsie Henn Qerirudr Fugate Katie Wna Bites Litta the Grand Keenan James Morton Will Keenan

Arrest shocks Milford town as principal attacked at school

Warren D Mond, respected resident, is arrested on a charge of assaulting Miss Jennie Barnes assistant principal, and Clarence Lyman 18, a pupil, during an incident Feb 18 at the high school. The warrant was issued by Grand Juror Hill. Word of the arrest follows chalk smudges at the scene and a man seen in the recitation room.

Collinsville Warren D. Mond Jennie Larnes Clarance Lyman Baruca Hill Miss Barnes Lyman Mead Opera Hla

Police Use Force to Oust Aldermen for Franchise Vote

In Kenosha Wisconsin on Monday night officers were deployed to compel all aldermen to attend the common council meeting. The force secured full attendance and the franchise ordinance for an independent telephone exchange was then passed following Mayor Plennig's demand to ensure the people’s will could be expressed.

Kenousila Wis Plennig

Kentucky Assassin Cadiz Tragedy Near Canton

William H. Johnstone, 51, was fatally shot by an assailant who fled through a window after a buckshot blast tore through his clothing. The killing occurred nine miles east of Canton Sunday night. Johnstone once worked in the Washington post office department and later as a mall clerk on major railroads. Police hunt the assassin.

Cadiz Ity William H. Johnstone Wile Canton Johnstone Post Office Washington Flo

Elwood farmer loses thoroughbreds after can food incident

Elwood Indiana reports a farmer Elbert Johnson loses many thoroughbreds after horses eat spoiled green food from overturned cans near their feed. Luther Kline suffers severe hand injury while operating a corn shredder. Bert Collins, 18, detained for allegedly stealing $100 from a grocery safe while seeking a phone.

Elwood Ind Staten Elbert Johnson Luther Kline

Lilliputians at the Park Bring Odd Stage Spectacle

The Royal Lilliputians present In Poster Sand at the Park in two performances. The show features tiny performers and a six foot three inch, 30 pound Fat Baby act by Al Rice. Howard Knowles performs notable blackface routines amid elaborate scenery and a large chorus of young costumed girls. Miss Lavinia Shannon to appear March 24 in Beyond Pardon at Park prices.

Lilliputians Royal Toth Uttla Howard Knowles al Rice Rice Lavinia Shannon Englinh'a

Cyanide tragedy and a Jersey City marriage in brief

In Detroit Herman Gerlof a jeweler killed himself with cyanide after kissing his wife goodbye as she left for her parents. Five minutes later his death was reported. In Jersey City Florence Creswell 21 of Morris Town New Jersey married G Koshi of Japan in a ceremony performed by Rev Thomas Hall. Creswell had been a Bryn Mawr teacher and English native. Koshi worked with Princeton's biology department and planned to take his wife to Japan.

Detroit Mich Herman Gerlof Googlye Eall Jersey City N. J Misa Florence Louise Creswell Princeton University Japan

City Sports at Empire Presents tepid Weeklong Run

The City Sports company opened a seven day engagement at the Empire, Philadelphia, with two burlesques and a Brighton show. Hooligan bathing drew attention while Rengelta and Le Rue acrobats impressed, and Short and Edwards delivered clever work. The Everett trio pleased with balancing acts and Kennedy and Evana offered Celtic wit, though the night was uneven overall.

City Sports The Empire Phil. Sheridan Funx Brighton H. Hooligan Rengelta le Rue Short Edwards Munis Everett Kennedy Evana

Boy 12 Is Amputated After Train Accident

Needham Indiana boy Arthur Jones colored age twelve had his leg amputated at City hospital after a freight train accident while stealing a ride from Needham to Mount Carmel. He was removed to Indianapolis by train crew. Stuart Robson Abandons Tour in New York due to asthma and bronchitis. He was brought to the city from Philadelphia and lodged at the Kolyo ke apartments where his wife had stayed this winter. A railroad commission bill suffered decisive defeat in the Senate after Senator Gray spoke against it leading to a prolonged session with little chance of passage.

Arthur Jones Needham Ind City Hospital Mount Carmel Indianapolis Stuart Robson New York Philadelphia Kolyoke

Automobile shows planned by dealers in April week

Dealers plan private shows during the first week of April as a response to past disagreements over a city show. T. R. Sullivan and S. & Blaton open houses on March, with attractions and a goal to display new gear. Dan Freher schedules elaborate displays featuring Oldsmobile setups and the "Bullet," said to be the fastest car, with other dealers promising surprises for visitors.

Nelanapolis The Association Wis Tomjingen T. R. Sullivan S. &. Blaton Obrist Dan Freher

Polo and Proposals Stir Local Sports News

Indianapolis Polo team dominates at home 7 to 3 over Racine and Anderson adds finishing touches amid a crowded hall. Racine and Elwood eye ladder position as season nears close. Corbett pitches terms for a Jeffries bout with San Francisco hosting a high purse boxing match bids due April 1 for a June contest.

Indianapolis Ipson Brunele Dah Daly Anderson Visture

Roosevelt Notices and Social roundup in New Orleans

Alice Roosevelt and Edith Hoot the Melhennys return to New Orleans after Avery's blund. They plan quiet rest then travel to Washington. The society column notes many visits, dinners, and trips to French Lick New York California and California bound Miss Pursell Spencer and Senator Bell are among guests. An ad offers two Kingsbury pianos from Cable Co Chicago at low prices with terms.

Miss Roosevelt New Orleans Misa Alice Roosevelt Misa Edith Hoot Mrs. Shattuck New York Misa Schenck W. Ki. Stantfer Minges Sthuffer Avery Miasen Roosevelt Toot New Orlwans Washingcon Kingsbury Cable Co Chicago Cail W. D. Pratt Century Building

Indianapolis Council Divided Over Sunday Baseball Hint

Councilman Gustavus Meyer proposed a resolution urging Indiana lawmakers to pass the Bun cy Sunday baseball bill, but it stalled and lay on the table for oblivion. The $100,000 boulevard bond ordinance passed WS9 with a split finance committee, opposing by Meyer and Berry. Street condition debates followed, noting funds and repairs for E Washington Ave and Vie Binda Ave, with Berry and others criticizing city finances.

Gustavus Meyer Len Indianapolis Chalrroan Wynne Finance Committee Meyer Berry Indianapollo E. Washington-at Vie Binda Ave Wysong Sproy Democrata

Madison to Indianapolis Electric Line Plan Approved

Madison Indiana March 3 Richant Jonson and Nicholson Horuff leading local capitalists and bankers receive a franchise to build an electric line from Madison through northern Jefferson county to Osgood in Ripley county, then via Greensburg in Decatur County to Indianapolis by the H and Q system.

Madison Ind Richant Jonson Nicholson Horuff Jeferson County Osgood Ripley Couty Greensburg Decatur County Indianapolis

Two Ex Soldiers Dead In Indiana River Exposure

In Marion Indiana three veterans William H Nalier John Kelly and John Dooley were found unconscious along the Mitstesinewa river after leaving a saloon. Nalier died. Dooley died at hospital and Kelly survived in critical condition. The incident follows their visit near the soldiers home as a drunken stupor and exposure are suspected. Quarterly pension pay of about $75000 for 240 members had been issued Friday.

Marion Ind William H. Nalier John Kelly John Dooley National Military Home Mitstesinewa Satier Dooley Kellly Feit

Laycock Company to Enlarge Factory at Brookside Site

TB Laycock manufacturing company plans a new plant in Brookside Park Addition to double capacity and raise the workforce to about 1 001 men. The current plant will be converted into a power plant to rent to small manufacturers nearby. Indianapolis March—Hannah Dyeanohl daughter of Richard Gals Car died in Pittsburgh while eating matches. This is the third child the family has lost in months.

Laycock Manufacturing Company Brookside Park Indian Bpolls Ind March Hapnah Tichard Gals Pittaburg Tran

Good News on Doan's Kidney Pills in Indianapolis

Indianapolis readers report back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. John Glick, a bull seater at Kindler & Taylor, says the remedy eased years of back pain and irregular secretions after a short course. Price is 80 cents a box, listed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.

Indianapolis Reltec John Glick Douglas Est Kindier & Taylor's Dean Foster-Milbnm Co Buittato Nadleazenta United

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