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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
8
In Manhattan and the Bronx builders face suspensions as labor conflict between brick and chamber dealers and their men stalls work. Experts estimate $56,090,000 in capital will be tied up in deserted and incomplete structures by next Monday, while about 100,000 workers lose employment.
In Philadelphia in May Mrs J Ed ward Addicks wife of Delaware senator was injured when a clothes wringer caused a broken rib. A domestic helper operated the wringer during a makeshift manual training session in the Addicks Claymont home, prompting Mrs Addicks to take on the role of demonstrator. The incident left her rib cracked as she shifted positions during the calisthenics.
In Omaha on May 6 laborers on strike cripple business with about 3,000 out, including Union Pacific workers, tramsters, restaurant staff, and bakers. Most restaurants closed, schools reportedly facing student unions threatening strikes if teachers are not removed.
A well dressed stranger visited a county jail in Japchfield Massachusetts and asked if prisoners receive baths. After being told yes he claimed to want to be committed for union three days. The jailer refused to accommodate him and the man proceeded to get drunk and was arrested, ending with a jail stay as a bath ruse.
An old philosophy metaphor frames Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as curing kidney and bladder issues. The ad claims bottles push aside disease particles, promises relief from back pain frequent urination and burning, and offers sample and 50 cent sizes plus a magic eye salve from Henry J. Huder.
In Osceola Missouri the St Clair county court sits this week in session at the courthouse marking the first time in nearly twenty years the court has been held away from the brush. Contempt for failing to levy a tax to pay over 1,080,000 for a calIgad is noted as judges face potential deputy marshal action. A new court structure now appears, with changes and uncertainty as judges adjourn and face returns to the brush.
Interview with BF Abro, Austrian minister in Tokio, quotes him saying Russia securing Manchuria would make it the richest power for centuries. Abro doubts the emirate government will gain the territory and predicts America will likely achieve predominance in China.
A severe fire swept Sulphur Springs Indiana on a Thursday, consuming the entire business portion and threatening nearby homes. Explosions of gunpowder and gasoline heightened the danger, with losses estimated around 15.40 dollars.
Camden merchant Creach was shot to death Thursday afternoon along a country road by Spain Kelly after allegedly making remarks about Kellys sister. CrERCH died after three shots as he knelt and pleaded not to be shot again. Cities report scarce housing in Shelbyville with few vacant homes available and locals seeking options.
Chicago milk supply worsens, Justice Gibbons fines 11 dealers eighty five and costs each for selling milk deficient in acids and buttes tote.
ST. LOUIS, May 4. Henry Wilson and Bud Gray, both colored, were hanged here Friday for the murder of a man named Mooney.
The report lists cattle types and loads with weights and car counts, including white and yellow cows and timothy and clover hay shipments. It also notes New York Stock Exchange opening prices with gains for copper and declines for Frisco and Rock Island, plus other listed firms and rights activity.
May market summary from New York reports American stocks in London steady above parity with Transvaal loan oversubscribed. Crop reports favorable though street unrest and labor strikes persist. Rock Island expected to be taken over. bonds at par. rail and loan activity mixed. Chicago live stock and grain futures, pro visions pricing and dairy quotes included.
LaPorte Indiana reports a doctor removing Philander Loomis right eyeball finding it turned to stone. The eye injury occurred years ago destroying the light. In New Jersey Derrick to address African M E conference cites Roosevelt as a prophet of the African race. Robbery in Clinton Kentucky involved a safe blown. Grain markets and livestock reports from Toledo East Buffalo Chicago outline prices and arrivals.
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