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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
3
In Oakland Maine on May 6 a 3 year old boy shot his mother Nelie Bickford wife of Everett Bickford a farmer injuring her and likely family. The motive cited is avoidance of being sent to school in Massachusetts though details remain unclear and authorities investigate.
In Judge Leather's court Habeas corpus proceedings challenge Sheriff Metzger of Marion county for holding William Vance without proper commitment. Vance was fined $5 for gambling in police court on April 13 and jailed. later the fine was annulled, then on April 15 he faced a new $100 fine and 99 days in jail for gambling. The writ argues double jeopardy and seeks Vance's liberty. a hearing is set for Wednesday.
A man charged with second degree murder for the death of his nephew faces a grand jury in Columbus Indiana. He is to be taken before Judge Hord on Friday with a bail hearing and possible release on bond after the view.
A fragmented medical style note suggests a routine of cold meals with hot coffee or cold beer and heavy pastry, claiming it will improve digestion and fitness. The passage ends mid sentence, offering an unspecified dose as a remedy. No concrete names or dates are provided.
Gray and Gribben, diamond merchants, allege Anna Poole bought diamonds from them and gave a mortgage on her personal household effects for the amount. They seek foreclosure in the superior court and may have to surrender her bedding to keep the diamonds. The suit was filed on Tuesday.
Minnie Matthias of Emrichsville filed an affidavit in Justice Stout's court seeking a peace bond against John Bridges after an alleged pitchfork incident and threats. She asserts danger to her and asks the court to order him kept from her. The case was set for trial late Tuesday afternoon.
A cyclone struck Buxton and Glenwood Monday night injuring about thirty people. At Buxton, Georgia Blakey and Herbert Rhodes were killed. The Glenwood home for feeble minded was unroofed. Mogala Hetnes, 1, and Hazel Wright, 9, were killed. several others injured.
Jury in superior court No 1 returned a verdict against Frank Hilgehemier for 12 damages in a suit by Burkis Barnet alleging assault and battery. Alfred Brown seeks damages from Samuel Fallendar for malicious prosecution after Brown’s acquittal on a junk theft charge. The case is on trial in circuit court, Traction Consolidation, Anderson, Ind, May 6. A city meeting notes the consolidation of the Upon Traction Co of Indiana and Indianapolis Northern Traction Co, creating Union Traction Co with 115 miles of track.
In Rockville Indiana J My Jenna was arrested Tuesday and held for transfer to Terre Haute. He is linked to an alleged post office scandal in which D Miller was previously arrested. Several friends accompanied him to attempt bond.
Bayeki Hanshiro a Japanese graduate of the Indianapolis law school this year studied in the United States to learn American methods. He will return to Japan to teach political science at a university. He describes his height and features, notes his upbringing in Kreagt, and recalls early newspaper work with the Tokio Nippon. He observes Japanese printing and editing practices remain traditional.
Attorney linked to a collection agency denounces Grace Lockie theft charges over jewelry taken from pawn. He claims the Lockie woman removed the items from possession after purchase and asserts a firm demand for surrender. Barker’s case set for Thursday with hope for quick acquittal.
In Daylight, 42 small town six miles north of Evanaville, a daylight robbery is alleged. William Reader and Joseph Hammond faced charges. Hammond turned state's evidence. The defense pursues a technicality about the time and context of the crime and the federal charges.
May 3 report notes Reliance as an also ran in Tuesday races with Gwen Love mentioned. Chicago Grain shows wheat and corn prices moving, while Chicago live stock entries at Union Stock Yards list cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with price ranges and weight categories.
Patrick Kehoe HM, a leading county miner, was fatally injured by a fall at the Klondike mine near Braunton in Brazil Ind on Tuesday. Recovery hopes were dashed as injuries proved mortal.
A federal grand jury indicted Birs. H. Williams Post, the famed mental science healer, on two counts of deliberate fraud. The cases allege patients were treated to heal a third party, with no woman testifying she sought treatment for a brother with drink habit or a sister in Boston with consumption. Fire started at Peru involving E and W line baggage. mice chewed matches igniting freight and baggage on a Miami bound train.
In a South Division high school zoology class the field trip near Seventy-fifth and Biasc is interrupted by a cheerful bird song. Students discover a ground nest with six speckled eggs as the morning sun rises. Florence Manning nearly stepped on a bird as it flew from the ground.
In Irvington a juvenile court heard a case against Joe Hunter colored accused of stealing 310 dollars in one incident and 335 dollars in another from local residents. His mother in Kent was shown to have washed and done other labor to repay those robbed, described as a reform effort in Plainfield as a potential remedy.
The report from New York and regional markets notes Americans in London near parity with a steady outlook for financial regulation. It covers gold exports since April, cattle and hog prices in New York and East Liberty, and stock market gains with rail and steel shares advancing amid foreign buying and short covering.
Market report from Indianapolis lists prices for poultry and eggs. Old fowls include old turkey hens and old toms, speakers note chick and duck values. Prices quoted for young hens and ducks reflect typical trade figures in the era.
An editorial style promotional piece advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal cure starting with kidney issues. It claims many illnesses originate in kidney disorders and urges readers to try the product with a sample offer and testimonials. The Indianapolis Daily Sun is cited as the source of the offer.
A dense, obscure inventory of hides, tallow, fish, ducks, groceries, coffees, sugars, canned goods, oats, molasses, fruit and vegetables, meats, lard, flour, and wholesale prices. Mentions specific items like No. 1 cured hides, dressed herring, pork sausage, bond prices, and multiple brands, all in a single, unpunctuated ledger style.
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