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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1903
Page
2
Sire, Della Kerma of No. 716 Semeos Mt Buffalo N. , states that after using Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills her nervous headache symptoms vanished. She reports improved sleep, strength, and vitality and endorses the medicine as safe and effective without unpleasant side effects.
Whitaker Wright promoter of the London and Globe finance corporation was arrested on arrival of the French liner Lorraine in New York. He is charged with falsifying accounts and was jailed without bail after arraignment. Wright, famed for mining ventures, claimed innocence and said he left to inspect mining properties in British Columbia. His niece Miss Browne accompanied him.
Ernest Bicknell former Indiana charities official and head of Chicago bureau of associated charities fought Father Claude Basil head of St. John s School for Boys in Bicknell s office Friday afternoon and both appeared in police court Saturday the case postponed to allow witnesses. Reports of the fight caused a Chicago sensation with charges and quoted remarks cited by Basil amid the brawl.
President Charles D Walcott told the National Geographical Society in Washington that at current consumption rates the anthracite coal fields would be exhausted in 60 years while bituminous supplies would last until 1920. He offered hope from western lignite beds which he called practically inexhaustible. Washington soap dealers began hoarding fuel in response to the scare.
Elwood Indiana March 16 The town of Orestes six miles east may be almost depopulated as the result of the closing of the American window glass company factory the only industry in town Damages for breaking of plank Noblesville Indiana March 16 Dies Ethel Bates injured by a plank breaking at the Chicago and Southeastern traction station in Jolesville has been awarded 2800 anti saloon fight Kokomo Indiana March 18 Anti saloon forces who closed saloons in one ward plan action against other wards in the city
A New York discourse on a wheat and barley processing method via dry baking promises easier digestion. Professor Livingstone cites a businessman turned scientist who marketed the food, identified as Grape-Nuts, praised for brain and nerve rebuilding effects. The product is marketed as ready to eat with a free recipe book in each package.
President Roosevelt telegrammed Gen. James N. Tyner of Peru Indiana to resign from the Post Office Department after a rumored scandal. Tyner denies wrongdoing and calls for a full investigation. Friends say he cannot perform duties after a July stroke and fatigue. Links to Daniel V. Miller and Harrison J. Barrett are mentioned in alleged charges.
Births report multiple couples with street addresses and infant genders from 1421 Indians Ave to 724 S Alabama St. Deaths list ages and causes including tuberculosis chronic nephritis pneumonia and meningitis at various addresses. Marriages include James M Hubbard with May Paisley and others. Building permits cover several properties with valuations from 500 to 39,900. A brief note on cattle dipping planning in Abilene Kansas and a council preview mentioning lagmen and a gerrymander delay.
Rome dispatch warns that Forum excavations threaten Palatine hill structures including the Sevina the Damus and the Btadium. Edifices at risk across the site raise concerns for preservation.
A widow with $18 and a basket of eggs visited broker William Elliman in jail, offering him proceeds from a horse sale to help hire a lawyer. Elliman, once wealthy in Flushing, faces charges of converting $35,000 in stocks and bonds. He recalls aid from Flushing residents and notes his isolation in hospital bail set at $3,500.
In Wapakoneta Ohio on Saturday night masked robbers beat and bound occupants of Mrs. Jacob Reichelderfer’s home. Fifteen year old Blanche Reichel derter, 14, told them where the grandmother’s money was hidden after they pressed a shotgun to her chest. They got $1.20 in cash and $7 in notes. No arrests reported.
In Chicago on a Sunday night Henry Pike hanged himself with a rope broken by the window edge, but fell to a stone sidewalk and died. Earlier, William Wittman attempted to shoot his wife and then killed himself by shooting, dying instantly.
A Purdue University case ends with Purdie freshmen paying no damages to Columbia bail owners and ringleaders paying one dollar plus costs. Prosecutor Randolph and defense firms anticipate expulsions for some students after the March riot.
In St Louis March 16 a woman named Julia Botsmenne died from heart disease triggered by witnessing robbers fatally beating her father at a Cahokia ferry tavern two months earlier. The assailants attacked Nicholas Botsmenua in a bid for money, and Julia aged about 1 year saw the incident and collapsed after recognizing a face she feared.
The hod carriers' union in Muncie Indiana sues the building trades council for 5000 dollars alleging damages from enforced idleness caused by a carpenters' strike. They seek an injunction preventing anyone on the unfair list. The strike began after council orders to halt work on all unions in the building trade.
In Marion Indiana promoters backing by the Wabash Railroad are quietly buying Grant county right of way and have quietly surveyed the route. The Indianapolis Commercial Club supports the project and seeks entry to Marion. Prices are kept secret to prevent rising land costs as surveys reveal preferable lands.
Evansville report says Mia Temper and her son perished after their skiff overturned below Eureka. Temper salvaged by swimming to shore but returned for the boy and both died. Authorities suspect the mother's death resulted from fright.
A gasoline explosion in Herman Kinzly's hair store at 47 N. JiMinols Street Saturday evening caused about 800 dollars in losses. Two young women Miss Nellis Monday and Mrs. Escott were burned. a third person avoided serious harm. The fire started in the basement when gasoline fumes ignited from a matched spark, gutting the interior but firefighters confined flames to the rear. Building damage estimated at 5000 dollars with additional losses to stock and fixtures.
Guy Valodin body found in Eagle creek bottoms near Maywood Bun lay afternoon. He drowned over three months ago when a stock wagon crossed the creek and wagon and man were swept into deep water. The two boys Jacob McClune and Arthur McConnell discovered the body on a sandbar and identified it. Funeral will be from 2410 Aghland Ave Monday afternoon. Valodin son of John W. Valodin, a stock buyer.
Warrants for Lucius Stout and Hampton West, indicted for the Milling of William Gray, have not been served and likely will not be until Wednesday. West sits in jail on grave robbing charges. Stout is nine miles west of Noblesville. authorities have made no effort to capture him. Kouropatkin plans a long Siberia tour signaling Russia’s view on Macedonia reforms and Balkans military activity.
Amos Creig a 15 year old boy known as the boy tramp died while trying to board an Erle freight train in Decatur Indiana. He had been tramping five years and two accompanying tramps are jailed on suspicion of giving him whisky. His home is in St Louis. Police sergeant John J Noonan in St Louis shot himself and slit his throat after a recent discharge from an asylum.
Philadelphia authorities plan to exhume two graves after permits are issued to seek more evidence against Dr Hoossey a suspected poison doctor. Wives of alleged victims identified him as a patron while insurers paid large sums. Attorneys push for bail and court appearances as cases link Hoossey to multiple deaths and poison deliveries.
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