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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1903

Page

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Seventeenth Victim of Purdue Football Wreck Dies

H Q O Wright of Pendleton dies at St Vincent’s after a month in hospital following the Purdue football special wreck. He suffered a dislocated spine and other injuries, underwent several operations, appeared to recover briefly, then worsened, dying as the death toll from the wreck reaches seventeen. Wright’s parents and friends mourn his loss.

H. 0 Wright Purdue H. QO. Wright Pendleton St. Vincent's

Coroner Jury Finds Railway Officials Criminally Liable in Tremont Collision

Peoria Ill Nov. a coroner's jury investigating the collision between a local freight and a work train on the Big Four near Tremont Ill on Nov 39 returned a verdict holding Engineers Ge Decker and Conductor A W Hastings of the work train criminally liable and censuring Conductor Joan Judge and Engineer James Klegan of the local freight for not holding their train at Mackinny until 2 49 p m on their orders Hastings and Decker live in Indianapolis but have been in the Tazewell county jail at Pekar for several days Judge Hoes in Indianapolis

Peoria Tremont Decker A. W Hastings Joan Judge James Klegan Mackinny Indianapolis Tazewell Pekar Judge Hoes

Kentucky man tests nerve of would be robbers

William Wilson, four year old described as a Jong tank from Kentucky, incites a sighting of three strangers before attempting to rob him in Shelbyville area. He is jailed for drunkenness while police hunt the trio who allegedly fled with $14. Officials say Wilson boasted of baiting criminals and is now in custody as investigators pursue the alleged robbers.

William Wilson Wilson Shelbyville Cincinnati Foltznogle Asch Manning Pearlst Senatewave Kentucky Seat Three

Petticoat Rioters Attack Miners in Colorado Violence

Western federation of miners vows to alert President Roosevelt over confinement of strikers. Sunday night 200 women assaulted strikebreakers at Globe smelter, armed guards present, police re-enforcements expected. Dynamite damaged Robert A. Vailatt’s house as violence spreads in Denver area.

Denver Col Western Federation of Miners Roosevelt Globe Smelter Robert A. Valatt Bert Vailatt

They Want John Mitchell To End Utah Coal Strike

Negotiations to end the coal miners strike are off with operators declining to bargain. Telegrams urge John Mitchell from strikers and state officials to come to Tab for settlement talks as the survival of the forest era is implied.

John Mitchell Salt Lake City Utah Tab

Trapp Froze to Death in Private Road Incident

PROBIA New 302 rite re aged German found dead Monday morning in a private road. The body of Trapp, aged German, was located by authorities, with investigation ongoing into the cause of death and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Trapp Probia

Liner Advertisement Notices on Ninth Page Today

New liner advertisements appear on page nine listing girl wanted houses for rent rooms for rent nurse wants situation farm for sale laundry for sale white man wanted and Reed ads on the ninth page today with varied listings and notices.

Reed Iners

Mystery of Joder's Trunk Found in Indianapolis

An old trunk with clothes, shoes, letters and other belongings was found in an alley near 25.8 West Street and brought to the police. It bears the name Zalsie Toder of 260 Jefferson Street Munse, a Romanian iron worker last heard of in Sherwin, Pa. Relations doubt he is in Indianapolis, raising questions about the trunk's presence.

Weatst Paul C. Broucker Bleydlemen Low Bernauer Ue Place Zalsle Toder Jefferson St Munse Toder Muncie Zaislie Toder Sherwin Indianapolis Uris City

Moran and Visitors Cleared in Gambling Case Debate

Moran and six visitors faced charges from a police raid on a gambling house. Moran and most co-defendants were fined after initial pleas of not guilty. some cases continued. Moran’s setup was dismissed as misattributed. others accused of running games in various locations faced fines or continued hearings.

Moran Marta James Moriarity John Foland Washington St Big Fenr Eagle Creek Willan Beck Lorraine Hotel William Armitage

No Strike At Kingan's As 2000 Men Vote To Stay At Work

Kingan's 2000 meat cutters gathered at the Cleveland club hall Sunday night with W M Storing of the International Association advising delaying any strike until spring. He urged caution and the men voted to remain at work, returning Monday as if no dispute existed.

Kingan Cleveland Club W. M. Storing International Association Indianapolis Mr. Sterling

William J Bryan to Speak in Indiana on Jan 6

William Jennings Bryan, the Nebraskan political figure, will address crowds in Indianapolis on January 6 under the Jefferson League, with Edgar L. Maines likely to preside. The trips include a second Indiana speech in Evansville, set amid a weather forecast for the region and a brief local business notice mix.

Willam Jennings Bryan Nebraska Indianapolis Evansville Jefferson League Edgar L. Maines Maines Bryan Indiana Europe

Newman Heath successor talk exposed for RNC post

Perry Heath faltering in postal scandal era leaves RNC leadership gap. Harry S. New of Indianapolis, former Indianapolis Journal proprietor, is named as a likely successor. Asked by The Sun if he would run, New says he has talked to no one about the secretaryship and prefers not to comment.

Washington Perry Heath Harry S. New Indianapolis Indianapolis Journal Republican National Committee New THE SUN National Committed Mr. New

Mitchell to Direct Colorado Coal Strike in Trinidad

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers travels from Chicago to Trinidad California to take personal direction of the Colorado coal strike, aiming to assume leadership by Tuesday or Wednesday.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers Chilcago Trinidad Cal Colorado

Burial of R M Wilson in Crown Memorial Hospital area

The burial of Robert Mansur Wilson will be held Monday at 1 am at Crown Memorial Hospital. The family arrived with the remains Sunday night from San Francisco. Imbert Mansur Wilson, son of Mrs Clarence Wilson, died at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco on Monday morning last November 3, and the family had gone there in hope of restoration of his health.

Robert Mansur

Rouse Sentenced to One Year for Short Change Scam

George Rouse, linked to a short change scheme in Indiana, was sentenced by Judge Anderson on Monday to a year in the Leavenworth government prison. He previously served ten months of a one year term in Joliet for being an accessory to manslaughter in Chicago and was pardoned after those months.

Rouse George Rouse Cio Ion Ind Anderson Leavensworth Kan Joliet Cicago

Forgeries Found in Dreyfus Trial Documents

Minister of War Anreir reviews 174 papers from the Dreyfus trial kept secret in Rennes. He reports that many documents are forgeries or partly forged, sparking sensational agitation and a push to revise the verdict against Captain Dreyfus.

Dreyfus Dolsier Capt Dreyfus Renpes Documenta Capt. Dreyfus

Bullets and Water Cincinnati Nov. 3 A Anderson Fire Gun

A gunfight broke out when Anderson cut holes in a door and fired at tenants the Ford family. The Fords refused to pay rent leading to an exchange of bullets. Ford was shot behind the ear but survived due to a river plate. Anderson was arrested and released on bail. Thatcher, Ford’s son-in-law, was later arrested for attempted murder.

Cincinnati Anderson W. K. Ford Fords Atdhexon Tall Eljah Thatcher Ford

Carrie Knapp Goes 10 The Grand Jury

Carrie Knapp a 15 year old Mite girl was sent to Juvenile court on Monday after confessing to stealing over 29 dollars worth of wearing apparel from Mrs. John Poblant at 507 N Captoluve. She has been linked to several other thefts in the city and beyond. She told Matron Reisner she cannot resist stealing when the opportunity arises.

Carrie Knapp Carrie John Poblant N. Captoluve Reisner

Vapor light bids readvertised by Cleveland company

The Board of Works received a bid protest from Cleveland Vapor Light Co claiming the prior board favored The Sun Vapor Light Co and smothered Cleveland's bid for the Mtghitte contract, insisting bids be readvertised and reconsidered.

Board of Works Cleveland Vapor Light Company Sun Vapor Nghe Cleveland Company

Lawyers Fire 80000 Words At Judge Carter In Suit

In Indianapolis before Superior Court No 3 Judge Vinson Carter will hear the Ida Osgood Stanley versus Charles W Osgood et al suit to quit title on real estate valued at unknown. Eight lawyers will lecture under a court schedule delivering about 10000 words each over three days. Morris N Townley spoke first for the plaintiff, Linton A Cox for the defense followed by Addison C Harrie and others with final plea by Alexander C Ayers.

Vinson Carter Superior Court No Wgil Ida Osgood Stanley Charles W. Osgood Iips Indianapolis Usecourt Morris N. Townley Linton A. Cox Addison C. Harrie Lawson MM. Harvey Ferdinand Winter Alexander C. Ayers John R. Wilwon

FIKS MARDI GRAS OPENS MONDAY AT TOMLINSON HALL

The Mardi Gras opening Monday noon featured a downtown parade led by a police platoon under Chief Hyland and a Westfield military band. Tomlinson Hall will host the gala Monday at 8 pm with vaudeville by J Russell Powell and Jesse Clark, a DeVerra and DeCaris triple bar act, an Army drill by Company B, and other attractions. The museum will also be opened, and the mystery of "Ress" explained in the festival department.

Elks ‘Mardiers Hyland Indianapolis Tomlinson S Pam J. Russell Powell Jesse Clark DeVerra DeCaris Livber Counties

Bridge Contract Adherence Emphasized by Board

Commissioner John McGaughr states the surveyor must ensure the W. Washington street bridge is built to specifications. The Sun reports the board may cut the bid if construction fails to meet standards, though officials see no evidence of noncompliance and cite a commitment to quality work.

W. Washington St Board of Commissioners John McGaughr

Tangled Estate Fight At Marion Circuit Court

In Marion, probate court addresses charges of inaccuracy against the executor in the Meyer estate dispute. Joseph Meyers left a will and $50,000 estate. Martha Meyers elected to take her share by law, later retracted to accept the will. Maria Meyers died before settlement, leaving heirs at odds over two estates. Weather and local notes end with season sleighing and a vaudeville night at Columbia club. County officials plan a December meeting to organize all state county commissioners. A National Society camp for veterans of the Philippine campaign is formed locally.

Marion Maria Meyers Joseph F. Meyers Marta Vither Harry Columbia Club McGregor National Society, Army of the Philippines Philippines Army Navy Maring Corps United States

Kennington Brothers Win Reduced City Compensation

After a long wait the Kennington brothers received compensation for the spankling of the atreeta. A compromise with contractors set the payment at $0,919.58, $65.4L less than the original bill. Funds were insufficient, trimming the bill by $11.41 for the contractor, and an extra appropriation later allowedKennington to collect his voucher and leave the office.

Kennington Brothers Kennigton

Requisition Delays Return of Indiana Murder Suspect

Gov Durbin issues requisition to Ohio for the return to Indiana of Harry Hooper, wanted for the murder of James J Payne, a Fairmount marshal. The prisoner was in custody at Tip. Morning delay noted in securing the formal order.

Indiana Harry Hooper James J. Payne Fairmount Durbin Ohio

Republican inspectors finally paid after delay in office list

A fragmentary 19th century reads like a gossiping ledger noting republican inspectors Howard Smock W J Tibpots and Chas Brown awaiting wages since removal of the hoard. It also mentions varied items from scientific identifiers to local crimes and incidents across multiple places.

Monjay Howard Smock W. J. Tibpots Chas, Brown KGL

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