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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1903

Page

2

Swamp-Root Free Sample Offer Promoted in Daily Sun

An editorial note promotes Swamp-Root with assurances of tests and testimonials. It claims a free sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co and a book about Swamp-Root, urging readers to mention THE INDIANAPOLIS DAILY SUN in requests. It also advertises 50 cent and one dollar bottle options at drug stores.

Bright Kiiner Rau Indianapolis Daily Sun Ala Indianapolig Daily Sun Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilepmer Binghamton, N

Burdick Inquest Opens In Buffalo

The Dut Dick inquest starts Saturday morning. Mrs Paine bought a ticket for Batavia. Detective Holmlund served two subpoenas on her to attend. A subpoena was also issued to Western Union to produce telegrams between Mrs Hall and her daughter Mrs Burdick during Atlantic City visit.

Buffalo Dutdick Pollce Paine Batavia Holmlund Western Union Telegraph Company Hall Burdick

Increased price to farmers not intended by lending machine trust

Richmond Ind March 1 James A Carr president of the American seedling machine company announced a new enterprise with 13 0000 capital to produce efficient machines and add standard goods later The plan includes aimed growth in domestic trade and a later focus on foreign markets while denying any price increases to farmers Another Vanderbilt marriage New York March 13 Harold Vanderbitt son of William K Vanderbitt Jr selects 19 year old Violet Cruger as his future wife Harvard likely foray blocked by fortune and family wealth Vanderbilt fortune estimated around 420000000

Magchine Trust Richmond Ind James A. Carr Junot Vanderbilt New York Harold Vanderblit Wm. K. Vanderbiit, Jr Vanderbilta Violet D. Cruger Harold B. Vanderbilt Bt. Mark's School Booth Bridge Maas Harvard Miss Cruger Harold Vanderbitt Hare Wm. K. Vanderbitts

Boy Killed by Train Near Lafayette in Tragic Crash

In Lafayette on Thursday Harold Aldridge aged 10 was struck and killed by a Monon passenger train. Authorities reported the boy was badly injured before passing away at the scene. The incident prompted a local inquiry into crossing safety and train operations.

Lafayette Ind Harold Aldridge Monon

Charges filed by Dr W Godfrey Hunter in Louisville

Dr W Godfrey Hunter former Guatemala minister arrived in Louisville with wife and son to stay several days then go to Washington to press charges against former consul J M McNally. He refused to detail the charges and his son will visit friends. A banquet honored Hunter with many attendees, though no local officials attended.

Louisville W. Godfrey Hunter Guatemala Fitzgerald Hunter

Farmers organize to reclaim gas field with gusher well

South of Elwood farmers form a company to reclaim the Indy gas field long drained by the Indianapolis Gas Company. A tested well showed an oil gusher, reviving belief that idle fields may boom again, despite a recent dry spell after the Indiana sports company drilled a gusher nearby.

Indian Sporls Company

Tolstoi Victory Sparks Russian Reforms Promise

London March 13 The czar announces reforms Count Tolstoi long backed for oppressed peasants gains. Freedom of religion self government for commonwealths' towns and a draft constitution promised. Laws to curb noble peasant dealings eyed as revolts pressure gains, marking a historic shift.

London Ruaikere Tolsto Hay Russia

Nailed the Door Hartford City Affair and Evitsizer Record

In Hartford City Indiana March 1 a wife filed an affidavit for provoke against Steven Evitsizer an ex convict. Officers found him in his room in the business district with the door nailed. Evitsizer has a bad police record. In Memphis Tennessee March 13 pool room losses from turf betting total about 250000. Bookmaker Harry Landeman cites losses by Southern club 60000 Minute club 0 Arkansas club 75000 Hilly Shannon 45000.

Hartford City Ind Steven Evitsizer Evisizer Big Wade Memphis Tenn Hot Springs Harry Landeman Laudeman Southern Club Minute Club Arkansas Club Hilly Shanmon

Damage suit over ticket clause favors company in Wa bash case

In Wabash Indiana on March 13 the court ruled for Wa bash River Traction Company in a damage case brought by Morris Teague. Teague claimed a conductor refused to honor a round trip ticket printed with the phrase gold if devnched.

Vold Wabash Ind Morris Teague Wabash River Traction Company Teague

Whale Finback Cast Ashore On Amelia Beach

Fernandina Florida March 12 a huge finback whale about 39 feet long was cast ashore on Amelia Beach Wednesday night its jawbone measures eight feet long the discovery was reported locally with no details on cause or condition of the carcass

Fernandina Fla Amelia

State senate rejects committee aid for St Louis exposition

Boston dispatch reports the state senate rejected the Ways and Means Committee recommendation to appropriating funds for the St. Louis exposition, returning to the original bill proposing 108000 dollars. The action reflects a shift in funding preference and moves the measure toward final consideration.

Boston State Enate Ways and Means Committee

Old Soldier Dies in Poli Station Cell

John McVey, 76, a Matton home resident and veteran, died unexpectedly in a police station cell Friday morning after arrest for intoxication the previous evening. He complained of pains, appeared well earlier, then groaned all night before a fellow prisoner alerted staff to his death. He had prior intoxication arrests and was reportedly seen in Indianapolis.

John McVey Matton McVey Morginane Simon Mathey Indianapolis

Grand Jury Warns Society Folks About Card Prizes

In Mattoon Illinois March, a grand jury report condemns prize card playing in high society. A resolution says suppressing gambling houses is impossible while such gambling-away practices occur in what is deemed higher society. It warns to discontinue all pure contests in social homes as they violate the law.

Mattoon

Bandits murder seven on Potam and Torrin stage

In Sonora near the Yaqui River bandits attacked the Potam and Torrin stage, killed the driver and six passengers, and stripped the dead. Among the victims were Filiberta Alvaredo and wife Mrs C H Gonzales of Poiam and Benanita Julia Reido of Poiam. Alvaredo, a rich rancher, was believed to be carrying money but had little in hand. Mexican officers are puzzled why the women were killed and suspect the Faquis.

Tucson A. T Miti- Nis Yaqui Sonora Filiberta Alvaredo C. H. Gonzales Poiam Benanita Julia Reido

Boy Causes Wreck By Imitating Railroad Men

In Decatur Indiana on March 18 a six year old boy named Willa Johnson reportedly caused a freight wreck by acting as he had seen railroad workers. He is said to have thrown the switch while playing along the track, mimicking the men he observed.

Decatur Ind Willa Johnson Peterson

Mariners Rescued After 54 Hours Afloat Off Columbia

The crew of the schooner Prescott were lashed to the hull for 54 hours after capsizing 30 miles off the Columbia river mouth. An injured sailor died during the ordeal as the others clung to the wreck amid icy water and heavy seas until a steamer rescued them for San Francisco.

Seattle Wash Hehooner Gerorga Wn Prescott Vistoria Monteray San Francisco Columbia River Agin

Bigger Salaries for Indiana Postoffice Clerks

Postoffice clerks outside Indianapolis in Indiana receive raises with many towns listing $100 per clerk or per position. Notable increases include Fort Wayne, Huntington, Jeffersonville, Mishawaka, Valparaiso, Warsaw, and several others, with some towns noting $200 or $300 boosts for specific positions. The broad pay adjustments cover Alexandria to Washington, affecting multiple clerks per location.

Clarke Indiana Indianapolis Alexandria Notre Dame Plymouth Portland Richmond Rushville Shelbyville Valparaiso Vincennes Wabash Warsaw Winchester Kokomo Laporte Lebanon Logansport Washington

Old Enough to Know Marital Strings Tie in Imlay City

In Imlay City Michigan on March 13 Mrs Lucinda Withey and Soshum Cline aged about 4 0 were wed at the bride's home The bride has had four previous husbands and weighs less than 100 pounds This brief item notes a quick wedding with a notable succession of marriages for the bride and a fourth marriage for the groom

Imlay City Mich Lucinda Withey Soshum Cline Cline

Undertaker Called After Man Dies in Niles Incident

In Niles Michigan March George I B Collins an attorney presumed dead after a collapse was placed in a casket by an undertaker hours later signs of life appeared medical aid was summoned He now shows no sign of recovery as officials reassess the case.

Bull Kills Farmer in Kentucky Pen Trap

MUNFORDVILLE Ky March 1 John Rowe a wealthy farmer died after entering a cattle pen to feed animals. A vicious bull charged him as others crowded the pen. A dog accompanying Rowe fought the bull but could not stop the attack. Rowe leaves a family of grown children.

Munfordville John Rowe Rowlett Mr. Rowe

Chemicals explode at Darling chewing gum factory fire

A fire at the Darling chewing gum factory in Lebanon damaged by exploding chemicals, with $800 fire loss and a nearby furniture store sustaining $20 damage. The plant, owned by Booth & Elder and bought from Meyer Brothers, was discovered by a Zeuler operator and quickly controlled. insurer coverage noted. In Summitville Indiana, Miss Cog, a jewelry daughter, attempted suicide by chloroform and carbolic acid, with poor recovery prospects.

Darling W' Ham Kotleman Booth É& Elder Lebanon Meyer Brothers Otto Stechhan Zulser Yallon

Washington postings and naval academy board appointments

In Washington J D Armatrong is named postmaster at Manville Tid and Nettie Lankford at Malott Park Ind. Admiral Brown of Indianapolis joins the Annapolis naval academy board of visitors. Other notes include a Rose site post office at Muncie Ind and a distant appalach of the port of New York for George Rabinaga. Rural carrier appointments in Indiana are listed for several towns.

J. D. Armatrong Manville Tid Fairbanke Bt. Patrick Philadelphia Admiral Brown Indianapolis Vistors Annapolis Naval Academy Nettie Lankford Malott Park Ind Muncie George Rabinaga Evanaville New York WW. H. Dieck Company Hoealers Frank M. Denny Mutine Corps Generan Denny Indiana Walter Willy Jama Wadesville Eimer Bollinger Bip Lewis Tuckstop Sharpeville John Aligony Anderson William Hoshawa Chalmers

Confessed Richmond Man Pleads Prior Squirrel Killings

A Richmond man writes to the county clerk admitting past killings of squirrels and quats, with unclear details and no grand jury indictment. State authorities note the confession amid a garbled report of other farm prices and livestock sales at a Lincoln Lukens auction.

Richmond Ind

Babe Born in Jail in Pittsburg Trial

The jury acquitted Mrs Mary McWilliams in a joint trial with John McWilliams for conspiring with William Byers to murder August Layton. Impregnated by her incarceration she gave birth in jail. Byers faces life in prison after claiming McWilliams instigated the murder and promised marriage.

Pittsburg Mary McWilliams John Willam Byera August Layton McWilliams

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