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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
2
Abe Smith of Tipton County Indiana plans a showcase farm with a steam heated house featuring hot and cold water and 37 rooms from cellar to garret. The main building uses brick and stone, with native oak from the Smith farm and veranda tiling. The project marks a leading example in agricultural homesteads with modern amenities.
A clipped report describes a trial of a McLean pound gun and a Luger at praying grounds. Attending officers include Lieut general Wheeler Gen Maj MacComb Col Gen Miles and others. The text notes gun weight and a one-pound trigger, with vague references to gas and timing.
Fairview park schedules weekly children days during summer with Saturday set as kids day offering special amusements besides regular attractions. On May 30 and June 6 the white diving horses King and Queer will perform dives for children in the afternoon and evening, with further exhibitions on the two Sundays after those dates. Other features include a newly installed miniature fairway ride of over a quarter mile in decorated palace coaches for young and old.
At the nineteenth annual commencement Howard Young Sloan of Indianapolis won the senior prize a set of the Encyclopedia of Pleading and Practice from Edward Thompson Company New York Elmer Eugene Scott Indianapolis took the Rohbach prize a Bouviers Law Dictionary James B Little Horace Linwood Gould and five seniors with top class records were Hutchinson of Thornetown Hipskind of Wabash Goold of Marion Mackay of Muncie and Young of Indianapolis Juniors prizes went to Fred L Williams Finncastle for a senior year scholarship Charles E Smith Anderson for Elliott general practice set Robert I Pugh Shelbyville won Andrews American Law Honors went to Wagner Burnett Danville and Greenleaf on Evidence to Fredamy Williams Danville at the nineteenth annual commencement Charles W Smith delivered the address and Mathias L Haines presided as board chair.
George Harris a colored convict escaped from the county jail while visitors were present on Wednesday. Convicted of bicycle theft and sentenced to one to three years, Harris slipped out as deputies were distracted, a reward has been offered for his recapture and officers expect to locate him within days.
Florence Bracken a sixteen year old girl fled from the Board of Children's Guardians home on Nebraska Street Wednesday at 7 pm and wandered for about three hours before a policeman brought her to the matron. She said she had run away Monday. A woman claiming to be her mother later took her home. It was learned Thursday Florence and her seven year old sister Jo had been taken by the guardians and placed in the home Monday.
A New York flyer, on its first trip, traveled with admiration on Thursday after a car incident and a Chicago stop on Wednesday. The display featured a prominent painted bear and the D and D trade mark, as seen by passenger agents and observers.
Harrisburg grand jury declares that racial card games or other games with prizes are violations of the gambling act and may trigger indictments if continued. Club women in the area are angry at the resolution and vow to curb the practice, with future grand juries to consider action if it persists.
In New York on May 1 Townsend Furden Jr, a young millionaire, was appointed deputy assistant corporation counsel at a salary of 1,200 per year. He reportedly did not want the position despite the salary.
Mise Ferrona Hall of Salt Lake City claims to be the sole living granddaughter and heiress of Col. J. Hall of Columbus. After years of elusive roots and under an assumed name, the 23 year old woman travels from Utah to pursue a fortune reported at over two million dollars with Bryan family attorneys confirming her rightful claim.
The plan for street decoration by the Modern Wandmen of America under a months-old contract foresees a large outlay and a grand display. About 20 000 flags banners and streamers plus 4 000 yards of bunting in red white and green will adorn Dicksons Place Illinois Street Washington Street and Hamilton Avenue as Tomlinson Hall and the central city glow with festive colors. Woodmen donate red white and green Welcome signs for merchants entrances.
Rena Webster dragged to death by a colt tied to her waist. Paris reports two young women awoke from a two year trance near St Quentin. Albert Brewer dies at 43 while under manslaughter indictment for a saloon row. Bremerton feuds spark tar and feathers threat as navy yard orders stir local officials and ships.
May 2 0 Ridgeway near Marysville reports an outbreak of berbera itch. Barber shops close as a precaution and nearly ten girls are said to be afflicted. The incident has caused considerable excitement in the village.
Evansville Ind May 2 four city council members under oath charged a fellow council member with attempting to bribe them Testimony given in depositions to Judge Anderson of the United States circuit court concerns Cumberland Telephone Company and a plan to repeal its franchise The council aimed to bar the company from streets and to build a municipal plant Officials John H McCutchan W F Cleveland Edward Schmit and John Spichart testified that another council member offered to vote against repeal then assist a new ordinance granting the Cumberland company a payoff of 1000 at first and 500 later if the repeal failed and the new ordinance passed
New York May 2. James Brady known as Big Jim Brady, famed bank burglar, is killed by a train in Westchester county while enfeebled by illness. He was seventy eight, recently discharged from the poorhouse, clutching burglary tools and starved. His loot is reportedly about $500000.
In Felwood Indiana on May 4 13 year old Paul Cochran son of Samuel Cochran vanished after trouble at school and a reprimand at home authorities fear he swam away and drowned. Meanwhile county officials aim to clear pigeons roosting in the courthouse causing disruption as Bailiff Dunn noisily tried to scare them with bar dockers.
In New York on May 3 President Roosevelts race views unsettled laborer Thomas Colton who challenged his son in law John Boyle. They fought using knives during a domestic dispute at Boyle’s home. Detective Moran intervened as both men bled. They sat in police court with visible wounds and both withdrew complaints, discharged.
Shamrock J and JI led by the Hunn with a tug on escorts left the Clyde at 1 pm for their Atlantic crossing. Immense crowds lined the riverbanks bidding a cheerful Bon voyage. The Steamer Brilliant accompanied them three miles out. Sir Thomas Lipton sent a crew of 1700, with 2000 pounds of stores aboard the Erin for the men and guests.
In Cleveland on May 28 Patrolman Chas Dangler asked to resign after saying he did not want his last case in court to be against a woman. The case against Martha Powers for violating the Sunday Haver law was nolled by agreement as he faced a request for resignation and physical examination.
Salt Lake City, May 74 Bob Alan and Wilson Farr of Ogden head the world’s largest family. They plan to meet President Roosevelt on Friday with 24 voters among 64 members. Alan Farr cites patriotism and birth-rate support as evidence of duty.
CHARLOTTSVILLE Ind May 23 A trainer of barbers Daniel Burk proprietor of a bar ber shop here has trained as many barbers as any man In the past few years three young men have earned the trade with him.
The piece argues headaches blamed on female trouble are often caused by constipation. It suggests women delay duties at home, then experience pain when they finally rest. A remedy is implied, urging a spoonful of a treatment.
Indianapolis markets list wholesale prices for poultry eggs butter and cheese with varied items such as hens roosters turkeys ducks and hams. Prices shown include fresh butter cream cheese varieties and oysters fish and game along with groceries and general wares.
A dense OCR of a historical market list detailing commodities from sugars and beans to canned goods and fresh produce. It catalogs numerous items with prices and weights, including flour, oatmeal, lard, meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and various spices as part of a wholesale market ledger.
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