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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
6
Bridgeport men Louis Gross and Jacques Gross will reunite in New York on the Le Save voyage’s arrival after a 26 year separation. The Paris and Bridgeport natives endured long estrangement while pursuing livelihoods abroad.
An Austrian family tale follows Louis who emigrates to New York then Bridgeport and brings his sister to join him. She marries, and the two brothers Jacques and Louis reunite after letters and photographs bridge the gap. Both brothers now prosper in America.
Cleveland March 5 Charles Jaw newski, jailed for murder, endures desperate sleepless nights and vivid nightmares after a grim crime. Deputies describe his pale trembling and haunted behavior as he pleads for a new cell following another fitful night.
New York on March 6 labor unions plan a big fair at Grand Central Palace from March 3% to April 8. All tender unions and workers mobilize for the event to aid sick and benefit funds. Trades unions compete with booths while women contribute heavily. Prominent labor leaders will be invited and much of the proceeds go to charitable funds.
A Nebraska convention report says a speech urged independence for women and a scene followed where lights went out and every woman clung to her husband or nearest man. The incident was described as a humorous counter to claims of strong minded women. The Nebraska association plans a new cookbook from members with proceeds to fund work and the Happy Husbands club noted.
In Yates County New York, locals trap winter skunks and some eat the meat when cooked as potpie. Tales tell the flesh is tender like rabbit, with strong scent notes. A trapper recalls trying it, while others compare it to duck and woodchuck meat.
Detroit March 5 a young woman Miss Nara Joy sacrificed youth and happiness to care for her elderly parents at their cottage. She worked at Noack’s factory from dawn to night, mending and cooking, denying herself pleasure to support the family. Friends say mental and physical strain wore her down, and neighbors recall her devotion and grief at her death while her parents remain alone.
A Philadelphia woman, Mareh Hutto, formerly residing here, left the city last week to attend her mother's funeral in Dayton. She did not arrive with her party and has since vanished. no trace of her has been found. No further details on her whereabouts or condition were available.
Fragmented OCR text describes various dubious remedies and powders such as Eczema cures, poison named products, and insect powders. Mentions methods to treat ailments in children and households with unclear, unsafe instructions and ingredients.
Miscellaneous Indiana items report robberies, arrests, and incidents across towns including Greencastle, Madison, Muncie, Crawfordsville, Greenfield, Vincennes, Port Wayne, Shelbyville, and Marion. Notable notes cover a prison sentence, a canine rescue, a water pipe accident, grain elevator strain, and a boy’s accidental explosion incident.
Charles King, a deliveryman, recounted an amusing episode at the Peru bakery. A lady asked for puffs and he served cream puffs by mistake, prompting her to shout that the bake shop staff want him to return with more treats and to be careful of mixed orders. The tale ends with the woman insisting the items were not properly matched.
The dialogue with Secretary Hay occurred as President McKinley aimed for California to address a large gathering in Santa Barbara amid Mrs. McKinley’s illness. Hay filled in at Santa Barbara, delivering a pointed speech praising Secretary Wilson and forestry expertise, while a listener questioned the cabinet lineup.
In New York a man named James Altai Lyon Gatteld married Mauer Jeane Hetle Thompson after an hour’s irritation. He later faced divorce court and briefly ran a bucket shop under Wright & Garllel selling worthless stock to William Hildereth of 36K Twenty Third Street, becoming a reckless spendthrift.
In December, TH began a southbound journey with $50 of a fortune. On February 7 he was arrested in New York on alleged illicit loans on Wall Street. By February 10 he was committed to the Tombs and now lies ill in Ludlow Street, dying from consumption.
Walla Walla convict Maren and John O Day, serving a three-for-robbery sentence, receive a full pardon after a private hearing prompted by the appeals of destitute wife and children. Governor Gay McHridu cites a recommendation from Wyoming officials and the family’s plea, including a child’s tearful request.
London fashion reporters note a craze for ultra slim corsets among both men and women in wartime style, with many youths in frock coats emphasizing narrow waists. The trend favors diminutive waists as the mark of chic, while military silhouettes recede in popularity in the West End.
A March blaze at Keen Wallkums residence and neighboring units drew firefighters to a seventh story fire. A frightened infant was evacuated safely while the mother, identified as Mr. Carmuel, jumped from a window and was rescued.
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