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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1903

Page

2

Three Dead in Cincinnati Family Tragedy After Note Says Wife Killed Baby

Albert M Betty, his wife Alberta, and their infant Warry were found dead in their Cincinnati home from suffocation. A note left by Betty accused Alberta of killing the child and claimed he would take his own life in despair. Police believe the scene shows murder suicide with Betty leaving the note before fleeing.

Albert M. Betty Gabe Ther Cincinnati Alberta Washourn- Cromby Miltee Company Blackfly Monthsohl Warry

Train car derailed by trolley crash at Thirteenth Street

A Brightwood trolley on Pennsylvania tracks at Thirteenth Street was struck by a passenger train about midnight Monday. Passenger George P. Kern, 1020 Chestnut Street, suffered a broken right leg and internal injuries. his wife and two children were unhurt.

Treyany Brightwood Thirteenth St Pennsylvania George P. Kern Chestnutst Kern

Heaven 18 Closed To Women Who Wear Birds on Hats

Boston March 2. General stir follows Prof Dallas Sharp of Boston University declaring in a First Methodist Church sermon that heaven is closed to women who wear birds on their hats. The remark sparked discussion among clergy and congregants across the city with varied reactions.

Sharp Boston Mass Dallas Sharp Boston University Firat’ Methodist Church

Historic Deadwood Coach Smashed by Two Young Men

Washington March 2 The old government coach once carrying malls and crowds in Montana since 1863 was smashed to pieces Saturday night by two Bureau of Engraving and Printing employees. They dragged it off the post office porch toward the street, hoping to gain a profit, leaving a heap of wood and iron. It had carried figures like Garfield Arthur and Sherman in its long service. Sherman once timed a notable 103 miles in eight hours during a tour.

Deadwood Washington Montana Bureau of Engraving and Printing Post Office Department Te Smithsonian Garfield Arthur Gen Sherman

Francis Boom for President Starts in Madrid and Reaches U S

A Spanish start to the Francis boom for president of the United States has begun in Madrid. An American resident visiting Madrid reported a bitter claim about his ambition to lead the nation, indicating growing Democratic interest in the 19XX race.

Francis Spain United States Madrid Pripcis

Half Holiday Wednesday Proclaimed by City Controller

City controller Breuning or Breunig set a proclamation calling on Indianapolis residents to make Wednesday a half holiday. It marks the date of the federal building cornerstone laying and follows many requests to the mayor. The Washington department informed Postmaster McGinnis that the half day depended on the proclamation. With it issued, the half holiday will be granted.

Breunig Indianapolis Ctty Washinon McGinnis

Possible murder probed in Indiana death case

May be murder mystery as Lewis Godfrey, 16, is found dead near Lake Ere track in Bluffton Indiana. George Godfrey says he and his brother were returning from Murray when a stranger asked about goods stolen from a car. George fled and later he and Stanton Stington found the mangled body.

George Fouse Stanton Stington Lewis

Gallatin Man Found Unconscious After Gas Incident

J. W. H. Rippey aged 36 of Gallatin Texas blew out the gas in his room at the Princeton hotel Sunday night and was found unconscious Monday morning by a hotel porter. Dr Towles of the City dispensary resuscitation was difficult and he was taken to City hospital where his condition was not serious. Rippey had come to Indianapolis Sunday and hoped to find work in local car shops.

Oye Fur Mick J. W. H. Rippey Gallatin Tex Princeton Towles Hippey Indianapolis

FOOLED THE HOSPITAL BY GRAPE NUTS CURE CLAIMS

A Lee Massachusetts man reports dramatic health gains after using Grape Nuts, claiming relief from nervous disease rheumatism and prostration. He states weight rose from 125 to 165 pounds and that after fifteen months he feels much improved and able to work. The note cites salvation from several doctors and hospitals.

Lee Mass Massachusetts Sharon Springs Ponta'n Battle Creek Mich

Wood Denies Charges Over Cuban Duties

Gen Leonard A Wood declines the allegations made by Maj E J Rathbone former director general of Cuban ports. He says he took no gifts beyond personal ones and agrees to a full government inquiry of his Cuba tenure. Wood awaits word from Boston to Manila.

Washington Leonard A. Wood Secretary of War E. J. Rathbone Cubin Ports Cuba

Ireland Will Not Get Teed Hat Without Roosevelt Request

March 23 in Rome reports that the pope delays appointing Ireland as a cardinal due to divisions in the American hierarchy. He will act only if President Roosevelt asks it as a distinction to the United States. The item notes a pledged sum of 14 300 for a fund.

Rome Ieland Ted Roosevelt United States Ireland Pairmount Ink The Friends

An Awful Night for Miss Sarah Raffert in Paisley

Sarah Raffert survived a terrifying night after entering Expedarl creek in Paisley. Hooded, she fell into flames and sewer water connected to the canto ven. She was trapped by a hedge and then escaped through the sewer, where rats attacked and ripped clothing. Rescued from the river Monday morning, she appeared worse for wear.

Paisley Sconand Sarah Wraffert Miss O' Rafter Jusitoin

Wire Tap Near New Albany Claimed by Poolroom Men

A wire tapping gang linked to poolrooms in French Lick and West Baden Springs operated two miles north of New Albany Indiana. Investigators recovered the wire and 49 batteries valued at 101 dollars, buried under a vacant house and routed through floors to a second story.

New Albany Ind Boker French Lick Weat Paden Springs Here

Ordered Cubans to Leave Town in Fox Lake

Two men from Cuba registered as a love hotel guests, claiming to seek Gen E G Bragg former Havana consul. Police found three revolvers and a dagger in their room but made no arrests, ordering the men to depart Fox Lake Wisconsin.

Fox Lac Wis March J. Alvarez B. Rodrigues Cuba E. G. Brags Consu Havana Hong Kong Brake

Great Northern appoints Slade amid Hill influence

In St Paul on March 2 a change at the Great Northern occurs as George Theron Slade, James J. Hill’s son in law, is made superintendent with resignation of a Brie and a new charge set for April 1. Friends say James M Gruber was promised the job when the vacancy arose.

Two Wagon Ride Saves Men in Indiana River Incident

In Anderson Indiana on March 2 Gh Beagie Hades Whterwood and Carl Zimmer grew ill after an excursion along river banks. Young Underwood fetched a wagon and the two sleighs were moved to town with a physician summoned in time to save their lives. Meanwhile in Tacoma Washington on March 3 transit workers demand higher pay and recognition, citing 18 cents per hour currently.

Anderson Ind Beagie Hades Whterwood Carl Zimmer Beagle Young Underwood Tacoma Wash

Bandits Stun Passengers on Los Angeles Electric Car

Three bandits robbed a passenger car on the Los Angeles and Pacific Electric line near Sawtelle. A passenger fired on one robber. the trio fled without stealing any money. Several victims, including J C Cunningham and Dr CoL Mewles, were wounded, with Henderson reporting wounding a bandit. Authorities pursue the suspects.

Los Angeles Cal Los Angeles & Pacific Electric Sawtelle GW. Henderson Hira Biisengers HM. A. Grlnwold Manson J.C. Cunningham Coh. Mewles Bilis Pearson Henderson

Bride Shot as Suitor Attacked at Wedding

A new bride Mrs Joseph S Malone was wounded by gunfire when Benjamin Wvietiv, her rejected suitor, shot at her at their Chisago wedding. Guests fought the assailant, four shots fired, one bullet hit Malone's relative in the left foot. Police arrived to quell the mob.

Michael Malone Italy Valerio

Man fatally stabbed in Terre Haute incident

March 2 report says Harry Warner, 28, iron molder, died from injuries after a confrontation at the Edward Winkle home in Vandalia. Warner, believed intoxicated, struck Mrs. Winkle and then assaulted Winkle with a brick before Winkle defended himself with a knife. Investigators note the assailant died from his wounds.

Terre Haute Ind Harry Warner Edward Winkie Warner Winkle

Deaths and notices from Chicago hospital and city records

The item lists numerous deaths with ages and causes such as tuberculosis cirrhosis skull fracture pneumonia and grippe, plus elderly listings marked senility and shock from operation. It also notes marriages, building permits and a Carriage Makers Strike affecting about two thousand workers in Chicago with demands for higher wages and a nine hour day.

Florence Schmitt Chentaut-st Jonas Jo Zook Howard-st Tmizabewa Jones Mol Langley-ave Wronchits Charles Halwexer Inckaan-at Robert B. Johnson Fort Waynes Johanna R. Vollmer Fayette-st Grippe Cornelius Grim Town-st Dropay Elizabeth Evan Haugh-at Tus Shack Julian FE. Figuet E. South-st Henry Vickers H. Keystone Ave Sarah A. Ten Eyck Washington-st Anna Fansler City Hospital Mary A. Canfield Jereseyet Daisy M. Diammong Ariington Ave Imguppei

Fire Hits Whitlam Heyn Furniture Store in Vansville

A wholesale and retail furniture store in Vansville, Whitlam Heyn, was destroyed by a Sunday fire. The estimated loss soared to fifty thousand dollars with several neighboring buildings threatened. A man suffered a broken leg from a falling ladder while workers saved nearby plants and homes. President Hadley of Yale is set to speak at Shortridge High School on Wednesday at 10 a.m. on the uses of higher education.

Vansville Ind Whitlam Heyn T.o. Severs Reighborhood Reman Pumatein Tupota Central Hadley Yale Shortridge High School Assembly Hall

New Van Camp Building Planned at Chesapeake and Maryland

The Van Camp hardware rampang will erect a six story brick and stone building at Chesapeake and Maryland streets costing 100001 dollars. A state committee meeting reported by The Sun will be held Wednesday to select the new headquarters and appoint a secretary to replace Whittaker, who becomes superintendent at Jeffersonville reformatory. A wheelman's tool bag may include Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for injuries and pains.

van Camp Company van Camp Hardware Rampang Chesapeake and Maryland Sts Republican State Committee IL A Om Whittaker Jeffersonville Reformatory

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