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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1903

Page

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Banks Forced Into Bankruptcy Shocks Waterloo and Auburn

Waterloo and Auburn suffer one of the county’s largest bank failures as Deknid bank in Waterloo and McClellan bank in Auburn close. Receiver J. I. Leighty estimates creditors may recover about 10 cents on the dollar amid alleged overdrafts by Mrs. Rabin McClellan and son Charles McClellan. Credit claims total around 130 dollars. Mrs. McClellan has surrendered her property to the receiver as the situation unfolds.

Waterloo Deknid Bank Waterly McClellan Bank Auburn Rabein McClellan OG. McClellan Don A Garwood Therby J. i. Leighty Han Leighty McClellan Waterloo Bank Charles

Congress schedule hints at immediate Senate session after election

Col. May Daniel M. Kangdell, sergeant at arms of the Senate, was in the city Friday and said Congress will convene directly after the first Tuesday in November. He quoted Roosevelt as saying preparations to receive the senators would begin as soon as possible after election day via Secretary Loch.

Penver Daniel M. Kangdell Senate Congress Roosevelt Loch St. Louis Racedell

Auto driver arrested in Franklin after crash with horse

Conrad Mueler, a haiatorpolis auto dealer from Columbus, was arrested in Franklin on Friday while driving in from Columbus. A horse driven by David McCannlin frightened by the speed overturned the bogey, cutting McCannlin on the head and leaving him seriously injured. Mueller denies speeding beyond the limit.

Conrad Mueler Haiatorpolis Franklin Columbus David McCanlin McCaalin Mueller

Foregoat Forecast For Indianapolis And Vicinity

Weather outlook for 36 hours ending 8 p m May 10 includes fair conditions Saturday night and Sunday with slightly warmer temperatures. Morning 7 am temp 56, afternoon near 76 with 2 pm showers and warmer in Indiana and nearby states. Also notes that Girls Industrial School plans a meeting cancellation due to hall decorations for Bishop Chatard anniversary, delaying class activities. Reverend John Callicott of Newpoint, a longtime Methodist preacher, died Friday. funeral set in Newington with Rev F M Weatherman officiating.

Indianapolis Indiana Newpoint Ind John Callicott M. E. Church New Penington F. M. Weathafer Morristown

Classified Advertisements On Sixth And Seventh Pages

Liner advertisements list positions and items for sale or rent including cigarmaker wanted boy wanted paper carrier wanted. Magazine for sale. Basement room hours for sale. Restaurant for sale storeroom for rent grocery for sale modern houses for sale mortgage loans furnished rooms for rent wanted for general housework all the liners on the sixth and seventh pages.

Shortridge Lad Wins High School Oratorical Contest

A smoke odor nearly caused a panic at the Shortridge High School oratorical contest in Masunte hat. Patrolmen Manninger and Mathews calmed the crowd as it was revealed the smoke came from a chimney. George Posey led Shortridge to first place, Crawfordsville second, and Madison third. Posey, Indiana’s noted speaker, retires after this year, having supported an aged grandmother through school.

Masuntehat George Posey Manninger Mathews Shoritidge Crawfordaville Madhenn George M.D. Posey Harter Welter Arthur Acit George Posy Indiana Posey

Sentinel to Start Evening Edition With The Sun

The Sentinel will begin an evening edition next week while continuing the morning paper. Morse, the proprietor, confirms the plan and solicitors have been canvassing neighborhoods for subscribers.

the Sentinel THE SUN FE. Morse Sentinel

Parry Supports Switchmen Gift Despite Labor Dispute

D M Parry donated 20 to the National Association of Switchmen's convention in Indianapolis the week of May 18. He said he opposes organized labor methods but would donate to friends, stressing he remains loyal to his views while not seeking unions as allies. He notes good relations with laborers in Indiana. A Regular Customer is a patrified one, that is what we want you to be. We aim to make every sale advertive ie and give the beet goods for the leant money. We take 'Biamonda a. P. MULLALLY. 4 Monument Pace.

D. M. Parry National Association of Switchmen Indianapolis Parry Indiana Biamonda A. P. Mullally Monument

Enormous Retail Boost After Rebated Car Fare System

Indianapolis merchants report a 6 percent rise in business since inaugurating the rebate car fare plan. The program refunds intercity and intracity fares for purchases of 5 dollars or more, drawing out-of-town shoppers and expanding the downtown reading room and offices at 16 EB Washington. The Merchants’ Association notes substantial daily rebates and anticipates further growth as the system expands.

Usencta Mon John T. Saniter Archania Lun Vyndianapolis Pont Wit With & Innet Washington-st Chaiee Boulter

Tree planting plan spans county officers in Monthetty

Ackerman proposes a statewide tree planting scheme encouraging county officers to plant a tree in their courthouse yard. On a recent Wednesday, 21 trees of various varieties were planted in Monthetty with donors named on each tree. Chief Freeman praises the project as a lasting salute to forestry and plans to expand to other counties if successful.

Ackerman Ackermman Monthetty Fretman Bureau of Forestry

Mrs Cummings Stil Missing From Indianapolis

Mrs Mary Cummings disappeared from Indianapolis on April 1 and remains missing with no trace of her whereabouts. Her husband HT Cummings alerted Chicago police on April 2 after reports of her disappearance, while railroad agents say she did not purchase transportation. A separate Chicago note quotes George Benedict expressing despair and a later fatal shooting by him. a double funeral is planned for the couple.

Cummings Indianapolis HT. Cummings Chieago Total Gars Bla Chicago Davidn George N. Benedict Sunda

July Heat Record At 2 P.M. Read 79 Degrees

The weather bureau reported 79 degrees at 2 p m on Saturday marking a standard July heat day. The reading reflects typical summer warmth without extreme deviation for the period.

Weather Bureau

Miss Morrison Must Serve Her Sentence

Kansas Supreme Court upholds lengthy term for Miss Morrison in Eldorado murder case. The file notes three trials against her for the killing of Mrs Clara Jey Castle, rival for Olin Castle’s affections. Additional items report grave robbers sentenced and circus parade plans in Indianapolis. Prof. Hartman dies from hydrogen sulfide fumes at Golden laboratory.

Tomera Iar Kansas Su Preme Court Dessly Storrison Hatler Civ Miss Morrison Clara Wi Jey Castle Olin Castle Eldorado Kas Cart Sal Grady Willam Jones Equilty Friday Efterron Rufus Cantril Reformatory Sam Martin Waree Isom Donnel Alichigan City Lern Alfred Hunt Weel Hove de. J. C. Alesander Trieir Hartman Denver Col Robert N. Hartman State Schoo of Mines Golden

Newly Elected Town Officers Must Wait

The attorney general reviews the law changing term start to May or March. Officers elected in 1910 face unsure terms as questions arise whether the act shortens terms for those chosen under the old rule. State officials debate if current officers serve a full term or shift to the new schedule.

Ank Mar Fomal Department of State Bag

Vulcanizer Explosion Injures Worker in Frankfort

An industrial accident at Dri A Hamiltons office in Kirklin injures Hamilton when a vulcanizer explodes Saturday morning. Debris shatters windows and a large hole opens in the room, with fragments blasting through a ceiling. A six year old girl is struck by flying debris causing painful injuries.

Frankfort Ind Dri Hamilton Kirklin Paniintee

Clerks Seek Ministers Support For Saturday Half Holiday

Clerks have sent a circular to Indianapolis ministers asking for sermons on the Saturday half holiday. Clerks claim ministers opposed the Saturday baseball bill and fear its effect on the half day. They urge ministers to advocate the half day on Saturday to remove Sunday baseball from the question. George Du read your bores James Du

Cierka Inianapolis Minsters Aniday Basehaw James

United States Center of World Drama Shifts to Washington

May 9 dispatch notes U S focus on policy toward Manchuria and Russia after Russia reoccupies Mongolia. England fears Russian occupation will spur vast commercial gains and seeks joint Anglo Japanese action. Secretary Hay may align with mediation but Roosevelt wary about ceding Manchuria as a future Turkish interests. A strong note to Russia under consideration if United States acts.

London United States Inesia Eure Washington England Mancotria Butish Ors Main Hay Roosevelt Manchuria America Russia Mangiatia Great Britain Japan

Woman Physician Accused Of Advertising Scam

Miax Himind Burgert of 661 Massachusetts Ave.W 5e stands charged with obtaining money by false pretences after posing as a teacher and distributing arbor day pamphlets. Police tracked her to printing companies in a suspected ad scheme, with merchants alerting the school board and authorities. Burgert, once a teacher in several cities, claimed broad approvals for her work.

Miax Himind Burgert Massachusetts Wve Central Volege of Physicians and Surgeons IHG K. Kurgert Mervadass Schyar Stic Ie Nelsei Puck Board Wal W. B. Roswell Massachusetts Ave Br. Burgert Virginia Ave St Vieginia Ave Colbert Hauser Burgert Indianapolta Siree Cleveland Bolliver Baltie Sibor Day Fortasr-Secretar Erewiture Martan Central College Indienapelis

Chicago Treasurer’s Final Statement Shows Higher Pay

May 9 Charles F. Guither, retired city treasurer, presented final financial statement to city council. It shows his total for the two years exceeded 1 million dollars, about four tenths more than the president of the United States earned for the same period.

Chicago Charles F. Guither Cty Council Kaldry United States

Blooded Horses Beat the Engine in Railroad Wreck Toss

In Lawrenceburg Indiana a damaged rail contract incident disrupted a rail line between Lawrence and Wellsburg. A heavy load of machinery was prepared for shipment when an armored guard arrived. a switch prevented the train from derailing, sparing the shipment. Jasper selects May Helen Rose as county superintendent candidate in Dubois county, while Claypool hotel delays opening to May 16.

Tlawhenceburg Pmt Jon Muthothind New York Muthotlam Lincoln Webb Negery Lawrence Jurg Julion Welsburg Warman Jasper Ind Miay Helen Rose Dubois County George Wison Haw

Rotten Deal in the Army Involves Trial by Court Martial

Major Charles A Booti Ith infantry at Vancouver barracks and Captain F L Knudson Eighth Infantry at Port St Michael Alaska face court martial after allegations of irregularities in subsistence store sales while on duty in Alaska. Secretary Root directs immediate investigation.

Washington Root Furaton Department of the Columbia Charles A. Booti Ith Vancouver Barrack FL. Knudson Port St. Michael Alaska Alege

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