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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

1

Eight Year Old Chin Girl Writes Chinese Sentence

Mabel Chin, eight, daughter of a key Chinese American figure in Newark, wrote a Chinese sentence and its English translation during a Chicago trip. She traveled Wednesday with Chin Gum Side and met with an accident injuring her head near a steam pipe but recovered. Friends both Chinese and American donated hundreds of dollars to her, and she has saved most of her fortune, rarely spending money given.

J Lang Mig Chin Chicago Chin Gum Ingal Mabel Chin

HAMLINE COEDS IN NIGHTIES ROUT INDIANAS AND TRAMPS BANQUET

Dozens of Hamline college students in Paul Minnesota clashed Wednesday night as coeds in night gowns pursued male guests in Indian trim. The surprise raid on a banquet ended with the boys fleeing through windows while the dean allowed continued revelry to appear legal.

Phasant

Labor conflict looms as builders plan new federation

In New York May W A national federation of employers may arise from current labor troubles in city building trades. A main meeting of master builders and contractors is set for Friday night to form an organization to meet union demands and curb recurring strikes.

New York National Federation of Employers

Promised man faces indictment and workhouse term

Vance Johnson told the judge he feared not living up to the promise as he faced charges of entering a warehouse stealing goods and receiving stolen items. The judge dismissed part of the indictment and sentenced him to twenty one months in the workhouse. Dr Hadley’s funeral was held at the Friends church with full medical fraternity attendance and interment at Crown Hills.

Good Boy Saly Vance Johnson Criminal Yatice Satory Hadley Evan Hadley Friends Church Crown Hills Medical Fraternity of Indianapolis

Liner Advertisements on the Seventh Page

Classified notices list workers and housing needs including elevator operator, nurse, sewing girl, general housework, cook, and housekeeper positions. Several rooms for rent, a six room house for sale, and a humorous misprint about “bumsies” appear among the items.

Bt Deventh

Prohibition Party Plans May 18 City Ticket Nomination

Indianapolis prohibitionists call a convention in the criminal court room of the courthouse on Monday May 18 at 8 p m for nominating candidates for mayor city clerk police judge and six councilmen at large. W H Moore chairs the meeting inviting all good citizens to join in rescuing the city from machine rule.

Indianapolis Criminal Court Room W. BR. Moore Prohibition Party Cone Court House Indianapatia Enc Durance Allen W. H. Moore Delates Prohibitioni Democrata

New Gaza Plant to Be Built in Indianapolis

A mortgage for 500000 on the property of the Indianapolis gas company was recorded Wednesday. The company says 800000 will be spent on extensive improvements including a new gas plant. The remainder will pay off existing bonded indebtedness. N J Hyde is charged at Fairview, and has prepared to provide meat lunches and refreshments to visitors.

Gaza Indianapolis Gas Company County Recorder

Democratic primaries chaos over election officer names

Reporters recount delays and denials by Chairman Manning about releasing precinct election officer names before the city primaries. Sun staff note repeated absences and unanswered calls as complaints mount over information withheld by party officials and a protest by the Sentinel.

Fanning Democratic Party Wita Manning Sentinel Ctty Corpmit Sentinela aMicinia Divinia UW Senttiel Mr. J

Grubbs Anderson Chosen Indiana Department Commander

Grubbs Anderson of Martinsville is elected commander of the Indiana department on first ballot at a May 14 meeting. Other nominees Russell Finney Jeffersonville and Isaiah McDonald Columbia City received no votes. A dispute arose over a proposed badge for retiring assistant adjutant general Rehard Smock at the Lafayette Bolesters home.

Lafayette Bolesters

Serious charges against grocery clerk

Charles Cleckner files a 35000 damages suit in superior court against Frank Krug and the Griffin brothers alleging Krug ran a grocery at 140 College Ave and caused thefts and embezzlement. He says Krug allowed unpaid bills and staged a burglary to cover missing funds opening the store under their influence.

Superior Court Charles Cleckner Frank Krug William J. Griffin George G. Griffin Cleckner Krug Griffins Krog Min Sev Thirven Tneide

Edith Lambers and Oliver Aukman Marry in Lexington

After a two day acquaintance Edith J. Lambers of Toledo and Oliver S. Aukman of Napa wed in Lexington. The couple, with notable age difference, enter their first marriage together amid an Athens village setting.

San Titego Edith J. Lambers Toledo Oliver Si. Auckman Napa

Warn Session of Knights of Fidelity Concludes Late

Knights of Fidelity held a warm Thursday session that extended past adjournment due to officer elections and other matters. Reporters were not allowed to cover the morning talks though a quiet tip indicated policy discussions on foreign matters drew heated public attention.

Knights of Fidelity Suton

Splendid Chorus Final Rehearsal Promises Brilliance

May festival chorus at Shortridge Hall holds final rehearsal on Wednesday night. Loury Evans of Chicago directs and aims to keep the group intact for future work. Chorus of nearly 20 voices renders Brabat Mater and Creation with notable vocal artistry.

Shortridge Loury Evans Chicago Cen Finglish Opera House Mitiaves

Insane Man Tries to Kill Sheriff in Indiana Jail

In Lawrenceburg Indiana on May 14 Fred Schmidt an insane man from Wellsburg attempted hanging with a towel from a jail door then tried to throttle Sheriff Axby. Police Petcher and others stopped the assault and Schmidt was sent to the Indianapolis asylum on Thursday.

Lawrenceburg Ind Fred Schmidt Welsburg Almesf Axby Petcher Schmidt Indianapolis

End of Struggle and Victoria Captured by Government Forces

The Steamer Victoria was seized by Nicaraguan government forces signaling an end of the struggle. In Salem Oregon, May 14 Joseph Basho age 11 color oldest man in Oregon was found dead Wednesday night Rashow served under Napoleon 1800 1815. He came to Oregon in 187 ee.

New Orleans Victoria Napoleon Salem Ore Joseph Basho Oregon Rashow Napateon

Spring Meeting of Academy of Science Set for Indiana

The annual spring meeting of the Academy of Science will be held in Martison and Hanover Indiana May 2 3 and 4. Attending members include AL W Butler John F Wright secretary and W S Bintehles state geologist. The event serves as an outing to study geological formations and local scenery along the Ohio River with visits to Hanging Rock and Butler University.

Academ* of Science Martison Hanover Ind Idianapais AL W. Butler John F. Wright Academy Bintehles Atate Geologiat Fora Ferum Onto River Hanging Rock Butler University

Diamonds and Specialty at ta Monument Place

A storefront prose note promoting regular customers and affordable sales. The ad highlights diamonds and specialty goods offered by J. P. Mullallys at Monument Place, inviting customers to advertise and rent goods for the least money.

J. P. Mullallys Ta Monument Place

Poison plot leaves family near death in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on May 14 a bottle of poisoned whisky at a Adams Express Company warehouse sickened John B. Ficker and left three others critically ill with a possible further death. Suspects include Lizzie McCormick, housekeeper to Edwin Pell of Memphis, and Kate Nobbe who fears a murder plot against her family.

Cincinnati John B. Ficker Th Stevens Wiliam Dottey Loura Burwank George Verte Dulsaniigg Adams Express Company Kate Nabbe Iy Harrietst Memphis Tenn Tear Lizale McCormick Lizzie McCormack

Storms' 100K on a Smile of Joy at Work Payday

James Storms, a Panhandle railroad shop worker on Temple Ave, found two $10000 gold double eagles missing from his pocket after payday. Co-workers, led by Tarry Hubbard, replaced them with ten similar coins, leaving Storms overwhelmed with emotions and gratitude.

James Storms America Sam Storms Temple-ave Panhandle Weide Resi Pnop Tarry Hubbard Storma

Tired of a Rumdrum Life Ends in Suicide Attempt

Mia Grice Morricon of Kokomo attempted to end her life with morphine while visiting Indianapolis. After a three hour medical effort by Dr Sweet and the Bobby dispensary staff she survived. Her husband found her in Indianapolis and brought her home to Kokomo. Weather outlook for Indianapolis area shows partly cloudy skies with possible showers and temperatures rising from 64 to 78.

Mia Grice Morricon Kokomo Indianaaolls Senate-ave Dr. Sweet Chapel Bobby Indianapolis Indiana

Across the Pond Queenstown News Briefs and Dispatches

Reports from Queenstown Venice and London note shipping rumors famine distress in Afghanistan and political shifts over Irish land and a Chinese threat in Manchuria. Gen Horace Porter visits Venice with family while Britain debates cabinet unity.

Queenstown White Star New York Amalloos Allhasprad Hindoostan Afghanistan Venice Horace Porter France Arived London Birmingham Eng Rusela Manchuria China Rosaix Siberia

Hamburg Line Aims to Airlift Immigrants to America

The Hamburg American line plans to aid the steamship Colbi described as a floating hotel to meet the heavy demand for passage to America. It is noted that about 9,000 immigrants are in Hamburg awaiting passage to New York.

Hamburg Hamburg American Line Colbi America Pregent New York

Deserted Children Case In Police Court

A man Yeager and his wife are accused of deserting two young children. Police say teachers fed the children for several days and the case is under investigation by the board of children's guardians. Yeager was released on his own recognizance as the case proceeds.

Sherman Yeager Georghist Feighbure Yeager Thorte Jay. Iie Uivenfield Board of Children's Guardians

Woman Recovered From Affinity Search Taken Home

Mrs Princes D Richter, linked to a search for her affinity, was returned to Logansport by relatives on Thursday after a quiet period. Authorities report she has been confined in an insane hospital but has shown no signs of insanity for over a year. She will be watched and kept away from philosophical literature.

Campaign intrigue and precinct voting changes surfaced

The article reports political maneuvering around the Taggart faction and Keach supporters, with Fanning unable to fill election board positions. It notes planned changes to voting places, including a contested site in precinct 7 ward 6, near Evinworth Street, and mentions Charles Polster’s recommendations being overridden.

Erate Raron Fanning Née Keach Wedenewhig Cinel Hauck Ward Charles Polster Polster Evinworth St Owen Johnson Ellsworth-st

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