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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
6
INDIANA state news reports a thwarted escape as 42 prisoners at a county jail attempted to breach a brick wall with tools. A large bar rivet was removed, a hole started, and only swift surveillance stopped the breakout before it could succeed. The incident followed a prior discovery of a hole in the wall and a deputy’s alerted response.
RENSSELAER Ind Nov 5 appearance of railroad detectives on the streets causes alarm after Halloween mischief when a buggy was struck by a train. engineers investigated and were laughed at by unknowns. reports say prominent youths may face charges for obstructing the railroad Captured An Eagle Rustville Ind Nov 5 John Newving near Carthage captured an American eagle during a failed attempt to catch a chicken. wing measured seven feet. Leads to Death Cambridge City Nov 6 Mass colors erupt at high school. seniors painted colors on school buildings prompting trustees to order removal. clash over flags ignites tensions. Frankfort Ind Nov 5 State board of health asked to investigate health concerns amid fears of scarlet fever and diphtheria germ exposure.
Fragmentary report from Seymour Indiana mentioning Charles Holt and Thomas Butler amid a shooting scare. It notes a boy named Butler being injured and needing amputation after a bullet wound while a horse was involved. William King, a farmer near Peak, is also referenced in the fragment.
Fragmented Indiana items detail Hammond factory plans and city revenue requests, Goshen death, uprisings and wheat impacts, Muncie and Logansport local matters, library anniversary in Logansport, real estate listings, and minor incidents. Includes a drunken altercation arrest and a box car recovery, with several small town notes and pending ordinances.
A brief notes a ten day jail term for stealing a one cent halter, proposals to fund a new jail, and varied local items. Included are an inventor aiding abandoned wells, a Kokomo grain convention shifting to hundredweight, Indiana day dates for St. Louis expo, a trial dispute in Munster, street repairs in Logansport, a masked-robbery incident near Richmond, a damage suit against a Trens seller, and a complaint about intoxicating liquor sales leading to a railroad accident.
Former Indianapolis baseball club owner Watty Watkins packed his trunk on Wednesday and headed to his Michigan farm. He plans to stay weeks, then move on to Minneapolis to train and strengthen its new team. Wartie is not impressed by some Millers players, and Minneapolis will likely feature many new faces next season.
A football doubleheader is set for Saturday at Washington Park. Rutter faces Walach in the opening game while Shortridge Mah school meets the Louisville mate high school in the second. Local interest centers on the Louisville players familiar to fans after past meetings with MoT HL Ss.
Frank A. Rohn of Grand Rapids arrives in Indianapolis to recruit amateur pole players for a trial in an amateur league. He has toured the belt line and secured many candidates. Rohn will stay several days to consult with Manager Cohen about the situation.
Scrappy reports outline multiple boxing matchups and fighter movements. Cham pion Jetirk x Jack Johns clash hinted with remarks about a rematch. Tommy White teased as opponent for Crockey Work. Tommy Murphy billed as rising bantamweight champ contender behind Robby Flynn plans. League baseball moves include Tom Celis reshaping Boston roster with England and Nell additions. Kerrigan and Lang feature in regional plans with Gans, Herrold, and a Los Angeles fighting clampdown noted.
George Dixon and Parker Palmer are set to clash in a comeback bout after a long layoff. Both fighters seek the purse as public attention returns to the arena with the anticipated confrontation.
Polo season tickets for Indianapolis games went on sale Thursday at Huder's drug store priced at 18 dollars each. Each ticket admits six spectators, and 209 tickets have been issued so far.
Three men led high series on Wednesday night with Holtman of the fretance team top scoring seven. Reid of the promyect team placed second with 22 and Carson, also on promyect, tied with 23. Contests drew keen interest as Tiefrance and Alcazar each won three games from Ketcham. Buyers at the Union stockyards Thursday watched horses at Crescens owner George Ketcham in attendance observing sales at the ring.
The football game scheduled for Wednesday between MTIS and the Central College of Physicians was postponed to next Wednesday due to rainy weather. Students from both high schools showed keen interest in the contest.
Frank V. Lennon resigns as instructor at Riverside Golf Club. Lee Nelson takes over as instructor and is described as a capable presence on the links.
Notices filed to apply for licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in Marion county Indiana. Applications list multiple wards and addresses including 126 X ave ward 13, 509 Senate Ave ward 1, and 6 Virginia Ave ward 11. Proposals request permission to sell in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Entities named Elias Krauss and David Koontz indicate applicants.
The notice seeks a license for BAM TRATTNER to sell intoxicating, vinous, malt and spirituous liquors in quantities of five gallons at a time for on premises consumption. The business is located at No 61 Washington St, in a 154 by 60 feet room on the first floor of a two story brick building in Center Township, Marion County Indiana. Ward 12.
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