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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
1
The Shortridge football squad signed a pledge after a meeting called by Manager Tuck. Players agreed to travel as gentlemen, curb swearing, loafing, gambling, and to obey the manager and coach as a precautionary measure.
Edward W Parker reports US Geological Survey figures showing 1912 coal production above 300,000,000 short tons with bituminous coal dominating. Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia lead state gains while several states post double‑digit percentage increases. prices also rise amid Pennsylvania anthracite shortages.
The New York grape market shows higher prices as commission merchants ask more than usual. Indiana grape supply is smaller than usual and nearly exhausted, boosting demand for eastern varieties where shortages persist. The overall effect is a price increase across the grape market.
A large crowd is expected at the Tomlinson hall ma ex meeting Saturday night with Senator Beveridge and Congressmen Overstreet and Mayor Bookwaller on the program. Ward leaders urge precincts to mobilize voters for a strong show of support while noting the municipal election stake tied to the county ticket. The event concludes with Senator Fairbanks speaking next Saturday night as campaign closing remarks. Forecast calls for showers and cooler weather tonight into Friday with temperature 64 at 7 am rising to 75 by 2 pm.
On the seventh page new liner advertisements appear offering rooms for rent, a partner wanted, a boy wanted, a girl wanted, and two cook stoves for miss.
Harvey G. Barnett a Big Four brakeman was killed at Lebanon when a brake chain broke causing him to fall under his own train. He whispered for his wife Cora Martin before dying as a Baptist minister prayed with him. His father James J. Barnett and his wife mourn his death. funeral is set for Saturday.
In Sullivan county the Sullivan telephone company seeks to operate in Sullivan Vigo Clay Greene Knox and Owen counties with capital stock of 9000. Stockholders are Washington W. Harbaugh of Sullivan and William T. Bellott of Mevett Ind. Also notes a diamond importer and jewelry advertising.
A tumbling act at the Em bite featured the Alpine family acrobats performing a tall wire sketch. A young girl fell about 20 feet but was unharmed, quickly recovering as the troupe regrouped and completed the stunt to loud applause.
Emma Craemer 18 of Greencastle was arrested at Mrs Buck’s girls home on Tenth Street and Semateave on an insanity charge after disturbing yells of murder. Witnesses say Craemer laughed and claimed it a joke, prompting police concern. She has a history of similar disruptive acts since July when living with a woman on E Washington. Dr Garstang to examine her before further action. Separately, the Third Indiana Cavalry held its twenty first annual reunion in the circuit court room. Judge Allen moved the court to the lan ary room for the gathering.
C E Newlin reports a tight contest between Hitz and Holtzman with Bookwalter fading. The city chairman laments a dead horse and shares personal mishaps, while a statement about his own morning mood suggests tension at the gate.
A large number of families will be made happy in a few days as the old Cerealine factory at Jowate in northwest Indianapolis begins operations. More than a hundred men will go to work as the plant runs day and night under the American Homing Trust. It is equipped with new machinery including a modern Corliss engine of 1.90 horsepower.
A gallon can of nitro glycerine was found Wednesday night on a high trestle six miles east of Butte Mont on the Northern Pacific track. Authorities believe serial dynamiters in various parts of the state placed the explosive while the Coast Limited train passed. A watchman found the device while patrolling the line ahead of the Coast Limited.
Judge Beads issues warrants for the arrest of Gens Bell and Chase of the state guard for false arrest and imprisonment of four men released on writ of habens corpus last week. Military authorities ordered to prevent civil officers from crossing lines and to shoot to kill if attempted.
Pittsburg October 1 President Shaffer of the Amalgamated association will remain at its head. The committee investigating neglect of duty reports that he will be retained but declines to discuss details.
Washington October headline notes the Post Office Department allows cremated remains to be mailed as merchandise at one cent per four ounces with requirement that ashes be sealed in airtight cans.
Dr Hurty resumes official duties after a two week study of eastern city sanitation. He praises Boston’s diphtheria plan as a success that saved 900 lives by preventing 8,000 cases last year and aims to adopt a similar program in this state. Senator Beveridge, back from the east, will campaign locally and speak at Tomlinson Hall on Saturday.
Dan Sheehan and wife learn of their son Will Sheehan's death in St. Louis from a streetcar collision. The parents had feared for weeks after he left Indianapolis seeking work as the nation faced hard times. They recall their son’s sad departure and the long absence before news arrived of his death.
Leaders in organized labor challenge D M Parry's Chicago interview. Parry claimed Manufacturing association membership rose from 1 000 to 2 500 while claiming organized labor accounts for 14 percent of workers. Sexton counters with total organized labor at 2 503 000 and questions the imagined influence of 2 500 manufacturers.
Robert Robertson faces a criminal trial over allegedly embossing a large sum from his cousin Mrs. Clara Robertson. For two days he testified, recounting a personal romance in a narrative style, with letters hinting at a mature, romantic tone as the case unfolds.
The American National Bank, which began business in February, has been making extraordinary progress. The report notes rapid gains and growing customer interest as operations expand and services reach more patrons.
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