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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
2
A Erie railroad oil train derailed on a grade near Olean New York causing a massive explosion. Twenty two people died and hundreds watched the blaze as it lit the countryside. Several tanks exploded injuring many and obscuring identities.
The Kansas State temperance union urged christening the battleship Kansas with water instead of champagne. Senator Coding backed the plan in the Senate, but the resolution failed by a wide margin after debate and moves to the lower house. Churches and Sunday schools were urged to promote water christening to honor the state's prohibition law.
A man who drank coffee for years suffered dizziness heart trouble and weight loss before quitting. The family doctor advised Postum Wood Coffee, which satisfied his taste and led to steady improvement. Three years later he reports better health, weight restored, and renewed energy after abandoning ordinary coffee.
Evansville March 1 Will iam deckson the Nassville nexro under sentence of death for the murder of Alt Blankenship held farewell services in the fall Monday before being taken to Michigan Cley where he will be executed June 22 He preached for several minutes and then spoke to a white man who admitted to the cutting hubrt urging him to think of me when you do The man prayed and wept and a fellow prisoner said the negro words impressed him to lead a better life.
In Canbridge Massachusetts on March 1 Crerge Perry, a Black man, confessed to Sheriff Fairburn that he killed Miss Amys McPhee and Miss Clara Morton, a crime for which a 'prominent man' named Mayon once faced arrest. Perry said the Mason had nothing to do with the deaths. Pope Receives Pilgrims in Nome. The yellow pilgrims led by the duke of Norfalk presented to the pope, who read an address of loyalty and devotion and thanked England for faith expressed.
In Indianapolis, Harmony faction of the Republican committee prevailed as Ed Logsdon won the chair by unanimous vote after a heated meeting with Lew Shank supporters. Delegates will nominate city candidates by convention, with dates to be announced and two weeks notice required. Separately, Southern Pacific stock speculation sparked chatter of cornering and a TERRE HAUT tale of divorce sorrow in Indiana.
Columbus residents discuss a notorious grave robber, Rufus Cantrell, claiming he led a gang with headquarters at Hickory Alleys. He alleges cemeteries in Columbus are worse than ever and that bodies were shipped from Columbus to Toledo medical colleges. Cantrell cites movements across Indianapolis, Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Columbus.
Booth Tarkington, writer and former Indiana legislator, served as librettist for the Empire evening. Legislators filled the audience as Benator Fairbanks was elected senator, while Tarkington and colleagues joined in song with the Knickerbocker quips and chorus girls.
Marion, Ind March 10 Despite efforts of two small companions to save him Frank Simons son of William Simons of Gas City was run down by a Pennsylvania freight train Monday afternoon He lost both legs after his foot was caught in a switch frog The boys shielded him until the train bore down Their own safety forced them to abandon him as he lay mortally injured.
Police search for a 7-year-old boy who lured Ruth Raibel, a 6-year-old girl, with a promise of a doll and candy. She wandered from home on Thirteenth Way, was found on E Nineteenth Street after several hours, the child recounting the ruse before the boy vanished.
Jersey City bartenders propose forming a temperance society. A meeting of local union No. 51 is announced for Tuesday night to discuss the subject. One leader questions why bartenders should drink when invited and argues two thirds may support total abstinence.
HELS Ind Meten IV Hev Charles Trusk Lewis says he will not move from the house he occupies in belief the holls are haunted. He notes family disturbances and pecular whites but remains confident a common cause will be found and that he has no intention of leaving.
Births list many entries with names and addresses, followed by deaths and causes such as pneumonia and heart disease. Marriages appear, with partners listed. Building permits and property work noted with names and amounts, interwoven with health updates and local notices.
In Bucyrus Ohio on March 10 residents report a haunted house along the main road once moved as a wedding gift to their daughter. A string of eerie events followed including opening and closing doors nightly, apparitions indoors, and frightened locals. Witnesses including Anthony Meyer and others claim credibility after overnight stays and a claimed photograph. The tale has drawn many to avoid the area at night.
Kentucky coal and root miners caucus in Paducah amid a unanimous call to inaugurate a strike in Trophins county with National vice president Wood declaring the union will renew the fight and win. The SS. Hernard strike era saw miners killed during confrontations with state guards.
Franklin Ind March 1 coroner Tertune reports in the Barlow case four grains of sulphate of strychnine were found in Mr Barlows liver. Mr and Mrs Barlow wealthy residents of Union County were mysteriously poisoned on the night of January 19 the ponies of Mr Harlow were embalmed with no explanation available.
An early 20th century ad style note mentions cures for a cold using Bromo-Quinine tablets. The fragment references relief from symptoms and suggests a brand or product name, with a terse marketing tone and unclear specifics about dosage or claims.
Veering tale from Vetrat traces Mertie Mook the Sweet Elton to a life of homemaking and embroidery. Carter works at Davia Co laboratory. navigation opens doors but his talents turn to cooking, sewing, and craft. He studies embroidery, design, and household tasks, gaining skill in center-pieces and sofa pillows.
Fort Wayne Ind March 1 nine gamblers arrested Saturday night were called in police court Monday morning. Police court officials said they had gathered to plead utility for them and the usual entertaining judge Robert Hanna entered jim to bring the prisoners into court for trial. Dudley a Popular Rater Dublin March 10 reports the viceroy of Ireland’s popularity as he builds a yacht and a racing boat in Dublin Lay. He advocates Gaelic language preservation and uses Gaelic name branding on his yacht and attire. The Gaelic revival grows with concerts, plays, and signage across merchants stations and banks. CJ Miles Main Cigar store 106 Monument place Engiich Block advertising Gaelic themes.
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