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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1903

Page

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Scalp Valued At 2300 Dollars In Tacoma Laundry Suit

A jury awarded 2300 dollars in damages in the Stevens vs Sillar and others Tacoma laundry case. Mrs. Breveng, employed at the laundry, was scalped when a sock slipped into a rapidly revolving shaft, pulling her hair and tearing her scalp as she reached for the item. The suit alleged negligence for an underprotected shaft and unsafe working conditions. The jury s verdict was returned after a late afternoon deliberation.

Hove Ave Thomas Buel Stevens Jesse W. Sil-lar Tacoma Superior Court Room No Whursdiy Breveng

Franklin man shoots wife and two sons after reading lurid crimes

David Gaines, a Franklin area resident, shot his wife and two of her sons following a night of reading sensational crime stories. The incident, sparked by alleged jealousy, occurred at his home two miles north of Franklin. Gaines fled toward Whirled after the shooting but later returned. his two sons were injured, one severely, as others confronted him at the jail. The case drew in siblings and local figures, with police and witnesses detailing the struggle and subsequent investigation.

Franklin Indy David Gaines Hia Thome Gaines Thuredayfarmer Thuredayfarmer, and Worked For Gov. Kerlin Cote Gaines Whirled Astory Gyines John Seibert Pitins Fap Credeney Sun Man Ie Boys Curtis Gerd Tre Notas Arthur AK Loyd Carl Payne Arthurs Iran Gibbs Mr. Kertiy Jeo Amd Sellort Sheridame Baldwin Grant Krew Ett van Chey Tinager Gainer Goluz Seine Diatanes Wimgelt Hales

Carving Duel in Indiana Avenue Courtroom

In a downtown assault case Virgie Harrington faced Judge Alford on Thursday charged with attacking Cassie Clark in Jefferies saloon. A gun was drawn but not fired, then a knife inflicted head and neck injuries. Judge Alford deemed Cassie a bad girl but allowed leniency due to frailty, fining her $50 plus costs. Virgie was sent to Juvenile Court for a day, with future sessions planned as rooms are prepared.

Virgie Harrington Alford Cassle Clark Cassle Virgie Jefferies Indiana Blake Caarle Barrington Coseie Reformatory Farrington

Ninth-pane classified ad liners read aloud

On the ninth pane the Mind advertisements list multiple linernancers and notices. It includes for sale rooms residences, charitable and employment ads. The page features job requests for carpenters and shirt hands, domestic help and housekeeper positions, and various sale listings.

Mapa Carpentera Ag Housskeeper

No Split on the South Side in Republican Lines

Charles Exser a leader in the South side Republican polities and a key member of the South side Republican club believes Burth-aide will plan for support for Charles A. Bookwalter for mayor. County auditor Harry B. Smith and others oppose Rockwalter but the South-side Republican club supports him and will vote straight Republican.

Charles Exser Tepublican Polites Republican Club Burth Will Plam Charles A. Bookwalter Egger Harry B. Smith Insurgente Fred Shepard Lves Woodrugs Place Shepard Geprly Mager Bookwalter Rookwalter

Hunting a Home for Juvenile Court Room

County commissioners and Judge Brubbs discussed locating the juvenile court, touring the third floor of the courthouse to inspect vacant rooms. Most options are on the north side with poor light and ventilation, and a final decision remains unsettled.

Brubbs

Explosion of Coffee Pot Risks Woman’s Sight in Kokomo

In South Kokomo Mrs Enline Preters spilled hot coffee when a coffee pot exploded with powerful force. Her face and neck were severely scorched and doctors fear she may lose far sight and possibly hearing. The pot contained only coffee and the cause of the blast remains a mystery.

Kokomo Tnt Enline Preters South Kokomo

Beveridge to be chairman at Republican city convention

The article states Beveridge will serve as permanent chairman at the Republican city convention on Saturday. He was asked by the organization committee to preside throughout the event except for delegate selection by primaries scheduled Friday night. Committees on organization and army liaison are named, with figures including Marria, Harvey, Babbs, Noel, Hilote, Mendenhall, Bergeaut, and Metager.

Benator Albert Beveridge Organization Boxsdon

Government Will Move Slowly in Rebuilding District

A government official described a cautious timeline for new semy PoeE near Laawee Foran, noting title issues may delay work until next summer. Harvests are allowed, and officials aim to keep the project a major port development, with plans tied to wartime rebuilding and a forthcoming interurban line.

Laawee Finn Masson Wells Tinton Traction Uni

Bungalgos Attack on Gurley Brewer Unclear Report

An unclear OCR fragment describes a supposed attack on Gurley Brewer by Bungalgos near Raymond Street and Shelbyar last night. The text mingles garbled names and phrases, mentioning a porterly figure and a gang, with no clear sequence of events or verifiable details.

Gurley Brewer Shank Raymond-st Shelbyar

Track Elevation Plans For Indianapolis Grade Crossings

Prominent Indianapolis railroad officials announce that work to eliminate grade crossings will begin before June 1. Mayor Hookwalter and President McDoel discussed the plan in Chicago, with rail leaders urging action. A grade crossing commission will hold meetings and likely favor city engineering to elevate streets, moving quickly to implement the project.

Indianapolis Hookwalter McDoel Manon Halituds Chicago Monilay Bockwaller Pres Jeng Mefford Indianapals Railroad Mwa Poport Nelon Pogue

Fight on Bookwalter 10 Carried to Convention Floor

Fragmented OCR report describes insurgents led by Teak Mayor Anokyallr pressing to force debate at a convention. The piece details fears of opposition, planned maneuvers, and chaotic tactics as groups prepare for a high tension showdown at the convention hall.

Insurgenta Te de Teak Anokyallr Hig Benatar Deveridge Yhre- Phaing Offenrie

Untidy OCR Fragment Hints at Local Figure or Event

Fragmentary text mentions a named group or person, with garbled phrases about actions and reactions. The readable bits reference a potentially local event or figure, but concrete details like names, places, dates, or outcomes are unclear due to corruption.

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for 36 hours ending Thursday night through Friday indicates increasing clouds and rising temperatures across Indiana and adjacent states. Variable winds, warmer by afternoon with scattered readings around noon and 2 pm.

Indianapolis Epry Indiana

Confessed the Doc Lung murder and charges filed

Police report three men Olle Bandera Nim Davidson and Jamey Andrews colored are charged with the Doc Lung murder. Jenny Baker also charged with complicity. Davidson refuses to confess while the others admit involvement. The motive centers on a Saturday night confrontation and a subsequent plan to divert police attention. The wounded suspect Jenny Baker sought hospital care after the drunken brawl.

Doc Lung Olle Bandera Nim Davidson Jamey Andrews Jenny Baker Ollie ‘Banders Sune ‘Ley Samlers Davidson Jeass Baker Andrews

Technical Institute faces potential controversy over arsenal deed

Promoters allege a scheme to transfer deed to the arsenal while a local group questions timing and terms. G. W. Brown cites not wanting government involvement as C. Dickey seeks funds for buildings and grounds under an agreement with Winona agricultural and Technical Institute, with funds allegedly diverted away from Indianapolis residents.

Technical Institute Arsenal Elaine G. W. Brown Canvasa C. Dickey Achool Winona Agricultural and ‘Technical Institute Ma’ Ou Mational Sehnot Indianapolis Dickey Mooney

Woman Dies After Heart Enlarged, Autopsy Finds Normal Size

A colored woman named Fle Jongings from Runde Island Street died Wednesday night after a heart enlargement. An autopsy showed her heart weighed two pounds and was not enlarged, indicating the cause differed from initial reports.

3Lag- Fle Jongings Runde Island St

Electric Line Projected Interurban Railroad Plan

The Toledo and Chi cago Interurban Railway Company incorporated on Thursday. Directors include Frederick Perkins Frank G Eva Krave Charles Wo Itgan Arthur B Ahepe Fra Welsheimer RD Murray and Edward U Johnny Whe. New news extend throughout Waterloo Auburn Garrett Altona Hamilton Huntertown Fort Wayne Wandamvile and Ligonter.

Toledo & Chicaen Way Company Raphalterd Freederick Perkins Frank G. Eva Krave Charles Wo Itgan Arthur B. Ahepeant Fra Welsheimer Murray Edward U Johnny Whe Inews Waterloo Auburn Garrett Altona Hamilton Huntertown Fort Wayne Wandamvile Ligonter

Resignation Sought for City Superintendent of Schools

A Muncie caucus called for the resignation of William I Snyder after 15 years as superintendent of publications amid allegations of misused favors and failure to modernize schools. Supporters cite popular sentiment for removal. Snyder supporters deny the charges. A separate note reports Albert Acerd, outside manager of One Young Men’s prison at Elder, Indiana, visiting state facilities before returning to Iowa. Buffalo traveling man dies suddenly at Grand Hotel after heart failure. body shipped to Rochester, New York. Also a local jewelry ad urges immediate diamond purchases with rising gold prices.

Wee Muncie Ind Neering Willam I. Snyder Auperin Iendent Sayer Thac Hs Ferends Savder Jexl Xaverine Iowa Albert Acerd Elder

Hazers at Ann Arbor Haircut Incident Report

At least 60 University of Michigan students faced hair clipping by hazers in Ann Arbor. Reports describe past hazing practices, involving sophomores and freshmen, with threats of punishment and attempts to expel participants. School leaders warn against involvement while students recount ongoing, nightly clipping and confrontations.

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