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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement touts the "1207" Ball-Bearing Washer as a revolutionary labor saver for homes. It promises free trial with freight paid, no risk, and option to pay on delivery or installments after testing. Testimonials from engineers and households claim rapid, gentle washing with minimal effort.
The Indianapolis Wistelet missionary conference led by Dr. W F Gidham of Chicago will be held at Central Ave. Methodist Church on Thursday. The program includes a prayer and meditation session, pastors hour with Dr EB Rank, a panel on the world mission situation with speakers Bucan, Edwards, Hyde, and Stansnord, and a general field survey by Oldham.
Residents debate when the White River bridge will finish as workers build gubstruction with alternating days. County Commissioner McGregor predicts September completion, contingent on high water. contractors face daily penalties if delays persist, with no firm date from the builders.
Rima Wake, who was admitted to St Wingvats Hopital, Ratunday morning, underwent an operation performed by Dr. Henial Graham. The outcome is serious, with Mrs. Waism an in a Pry’ condition. Morrit 6 Using held at the postes awaiting result of his sins ters injuries.
This OCR fragment mentions The Jebb Discovery for Rheumatism and a remedy promising effects. It cites a company The Jebb Remedy Co Ltd located at 285 Maluct Bartle Creek Mich and claims guaranteed cures. The text is garbled but suggests a patent remedy advertisement aimed at selling a rheumatism treatment and mentions initial claims of relief and affordability.
In New York March 7 Frederick Nivlo, chief clerk at the George hotel, received a placer claim near Nome from an elderly prospector in gratitude. Nivlo hid the claim, forgot it, then discussed it with lawyer Thomas Kelby who is now in the West. Kelby has been offered 2 million dollars for the claim and plans to pursue it with Nivlo.
Judge Judes Stubbs lashes out at William and Mrs Bittner over two sons, Arthur and Henry, charged with stealing a buggy whip. The judge blames the parents for neglect, says the boys show criminal instincts, and orders the family to the workhouse while the parents hang their heads in embarrassment.
William R. Merriam of Minnesota tendered his resignation to the president. The resignation takes effect May 4 after completing the 1910 census work. Mortlam will leave government service to become vice-president of a mercantile agency in New York. David Mercer of Nebraska has been mentioned as a possible successor.
In Washington on March 7, Davis criticizes the use of torture in the Mani Brewenet case in the Philippines. He argues torture violated the laws of war and could amount to felonious homicide, urging dismissal of prosecution due to time already elapsed and condemning officials for lax zeal. He recommends approving the proceedings and acquittal.
Dayton Ohio March 7 Ettel White a colored woman was sentenced Saturday by Judge Brown to five years in the penitentiary for burning her husband to death last year. Elvelvering one five noon after his work when Mrs White poured kerosene over him and set him afire.
Christian Easter and the Jewish Passover feast align on the same date April 12 this year in a rare coincidence. The Passover begins on the fourteenth day of Abib, which corresponds to April 26 in the secular calendar.
In Vigo County Indiana the auditor term has ended on Friday and the successor begins June 1 next. County commissioners will decide who serves as interim auditor. Dr O'Brien returns home after travel. A. O'Brien an American dentist expelled from Saxony due to alleged intimacy with a former crown princess Lanine sails for New York. Massive Krupp works income decrease cited. widow Krupp estimates 41 000 000 marks revenue this year due to legacies. Nine miners injured in a Dennison mine shaft accident near Sherronaville with cage entangled. Miss Virna Woods, author of Strathmore and other novels, dies of pneumonia in Sacramento after long Zanesville residence.
A woman identified as Marion Hutchinson of 19 Tupperat was taken into custody eight days after the Burdick murder. She was released Saturday after police obtained information. Others deny her identity and investigations continue. Also noted: Mrs William Steinecker alive after a divorce threat and an Indianapolis bank clearing week.
A ferry boat incident on Saturday left the Boers Bulls captain and three Italian laborers victorious amid a tense scene. Several other laborers narrowly escaped harm, with the event noted as a notable upset and labor dispute tied to the sailing.
Wabash railroad company prepares for a threatened strike by stationing guards and alerting engineers to protect property. The company offers fair pay and free transportation to workers as a contingency while the dispute looms. Joseph Kessler, returning from Frankfort, waived examination on jewelry theft charges and was sent to the grand jury after his arrest by Detective Unley. In Utah, news reports that Utah legislature’s lower house adopted a direct vote plan for selecting the United States senator.
Mrs A Morgan of 730 Calhoun Street testifies that Doan s Kidney Pills relieved excruciating cheek and hip pain disrupting sleep and daily tasks. Her husband bought the remedy at Henry J Hyder s drug store and she notes it outperformed prior treatments. Doan s Pills are sold by all dealers for 4 cents. Remember the name Doan s and take no substitute.
Naples March 1 Baron Nathan Meyer Rothschild of the famous banking family is seriously ill for several days. The nature of his trouble is not publicly known. Saturday stated the baron was natural. New York March 7 Ira Bankey, the evangelist, says totally blind at present. There is a hand that the sight of one at his eyes may be restored.
On Wall Street notes show weak American shares amid cautious bank statements and new securities activity. Births and deaths mix with building permits and local notices, while town records list marriages, occupations, and smallpox death as Buffalo reports stock and cattle data.
Market notes from a historical listing detail cattle hogs sheep and veals with price ranges and receipts, plus grain, oats, corn, wheat, and produce values. Included are New York and Chicago market figures, freight rates, and stock exchange activity alongside miscellaneous retail prices and notices.
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