28 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1903
Page
1
Judge Thomas Whallon appeared elated Saturday morning as he greeted friends in downtown. The smile was not for election victory but for news of a healthy boy born at his residence 4330 to my Baturdas, bringing joy to the Whallon household.
Snow caused widespread slips on sidewalks and streets with horses slipping and blacksmiths busy. At Kingan & Co. packing plant workers faced pay and possible strike action after officials refused a meeting with meat cutters. A Sunday meeting was planned as delegates from Chicago were expected.
President of the United Mine Workers John Mitchell told THE SUN that he cares little for partisan denouncements about his social ties. He defended dining with President Roosevelt and said he chooses his friends without consulting others. He also implied miners in Pottsville area likely did not support the resolution and would not vote for it.
On Saturday the coke market showed a drop in value with lump mud crushed coke falling to 15 cents from 16 cents the day before. Ump coke traded around 1 cent, while general market pricing contrasted with Friday's 16 cent level.
Humane Inspector Wiwon and assistants halted 65 vehicles near Washington Street on Saturday to ensure horses wore proper footwear. Any wearing smooth summer shoes were directed to a blacksmith for rough winter shoes, with wagons left idle for hours.
Rev Father Walters, 65, assistant pastor of St John's Cathedral Altoona, Pa, was arrested in Washington by local detectives after claiming the president provided a special train to deliver $2,989,000 raised to aid suffering humanity.
New liner advertisements on the ninth page today list rooms for rent and related notices such as furnishings and waste disposal options, reflecting typical late century classifieds and property listings in a busy urban issue.
George Brenneman, once confined at the Tulletta hospital, is found guilty of grand larceny by a caminet court jury and sentenced by Judge Alford to one to 14 years in state prison. Prosecutor Ruckelshaua notes Marton county jurors reject insanity defenses. last dozen similarly accused had convictions.
The annual meeting of the Charity organization Society will be held at 720 p m in the Enguity opera house with W Holtzman presiding. Program includes prayers by Rev C M Person, address on juvenile courts, music, and talks by Rev A B Philputt Rev M J Haines and others. The program is directed by Edgar M Cawley. The item mentions drowning at Kokomo and football death in St Louis, plus local ads for jewelry and banking services.
In Tuxedo a mass meeting at Willamy's hall was held by parents over alleged mistreatment of Stanley Beam nine by Miss Kate Mason principal of school No. 5. The gathering named copies of charges for the school board and superintendent Kendall. A man present prompted pleas to keep names private while discussing the incident. Also reported is the arrest of William Beard for stealing shoes from Sebastian Muirwaky.
It appears the county auditor elect Clark will pick between Will Keller and Fred Shepard for chief deputy. Keller declined for a business deal, Shepard refused the salary, and both remain under consideration. Other names mentioned include Granville and ex Mayor Rockwalter with final decision expected Monday. Speeds on N Capitol drew cutters as snow slowed traffic.
Phillip Unger awakened about 2 49 am Saturday and found his home aflame. He and his wife Marcia Byrick and their young son escaped in the raw November air, aided by neighbors. Mrs Unger suffered severe burns to her feet while fleeing across a kitchen floor. Unger was slightly burned. Firemen battled the blaze. losses were small.
Nurses at City hospital threaten to strike if forced to work with tuberculosis patients. They oppose assignments to the new Flower mission hospital for incurables and demand improved conditions and safety measures before any redeployment. An appeal to the health board is anticipated if provoked.
The Mner8t Paul and Lucania began a race across the Atlantic from New York on Saturday toward London. St Paul holds an hour lead over Lucania as both ships carry mail.
Jules Levy a noted cornetist died at his home in Chicago on Saturday from apoplexy after being before the public for more than a year. A railroad meeting will be held at Pierson's hall 225 N. Peoria to hear Warren S. Stone and other officers. Michael Jee was arrested on a robbery charge after an incident at Kingan's last September. Lee stopped Filat near Chandler and Taylor's boiler shop and took him to Omaha, then returned home for Thanksgiving before capture.
Janes Ryan 39 Moyt ave was jailed in police court after stealing a small amount of coal from a Big Four car parked between Fletcher and Keystone avenues. He claims hardship, a five member family, two daughters ill, and says he never stole before.
Publishers have not formally announced Senator Albert J. Beveridge's The Russian Advance yet, but orders have already exhausted the first edition twice. Booksellers report the work is eagerly anticipated and hotly sought in New York and beyond.
Chicago news reports that George Reynolds, 16, was shot and killed by cigar dealer John A Wheelis after a suspected break in effort at Wheelis shop. Keating, 16, says Reynolds and he were with Reynolds and did not plan to rob. Wheelis detained. Keating describes three men fleeing while Reynolds fell amid weather notes.
Forecast covers 38 hours ending 8 p.m. on November 29. Expect rain or snow in Indiana, with snow likely Saturday night into Sunday. Temperatures will stay steady around 26°F at 7 a.m., 24°F at noon, and 28°F at 2 p.m. Winds from the northwest, moderate in strength, with no significant precipitation changes noted.
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