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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1903

Page

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Telegram Clues to Possible Murder of Hamilton Man

A telegram reported to police claims May Heborn’s missing husband Pat Kilfoyle is suspected dead after being taken to a railroad yard and placed in a box car headed for Terre Haute. Pat Kilfoyle, 70, small and frail, last seen near Hamilton with family noting his prior illnesses and confinement by relatives. Police search rail yards, hospitals, and charities, hoping for clues as investigations deepen.

May Heborn Columbia Pat Indianapolis Sarah Kilfoyle Easter Hamilton Stephen Kelly Joan O. Kilfoyle May Hebron Patta Hebrow Kelys Columbia Ave Terre Haute Killfoyte

Keach blasts anti Keach meeting in silver Democrats talk

Interview with Keach reveals friction within the Silver Democrats. Keach says the anti Keach gathering was a frost and that the meeting drew only curiosity. He hints at political maneuvers and names within Indianapolis Democratic circles while dismissing reporters and urging exit.

Mae State House Keach Indianapolis Emil Mantel Beveridge Mantel Holtzman

Police Search For Disappeared Man Paul Pruitt

Police were asked Friday night to locate Paul Pruitt of Drake Street who disappeared from his home on business and has not been heard from since. His wife is distressed by his absence and confined to bed, awaiting news.

Paul Pruitt Drake St

Fifty Men Strike At Jo Colosseum Site In Marion

Fifty carpenters and bricklayers on the BO Jo coliseum in Marion Ind struck Friday halting all work. The union secretary was seen in a nonunion barber shop and shaved by a nonunion barber, triggering tensions as workers refused to continue with him present. Citizens Trust Company of Bullivan Tad Capital 3100,000 listed.

Marion Ind Bricklayers' Union Tals

Liner Advertisements Highlight Page 11

The eleventh page features help wanted notices including girls and ladies, rooms for rent, and a housekeeper seeking a position. Grocery sales are listed among miscellaneous advertisements.

Attempted Burglary Foiled At Residence On Ti Ni Senate Ave

CUI THE SLATS Bicyclemes Trimpe and Lowe were alerted to the residence of Dr. Mr. Wee sler on Ti Ni Senate Ave Friday night. They reported a would be robber frightened away on arrival. Slats had been cut from dining room shutters near the fastenings.

Trimpe Lowe Mr. Weesler Senate Ave

SISTER TAKES BROTHER S PLACE IN THE JAIL

In Hazelton Pa a woman Finlay Tretseh and her father aided Carl Tretseh escape from jail after the brother was arrested for desertion from the navy. The sister occupies his former cell as authorities charge the pair. Five Drowned St Paul Minn report of four victims and two of their horses perished when crossing a ford river. two daughters missing.

Hazelton Finlay St. Paul Minn Mra Verorden Mes Alice Hurd Borden Staiverd

British education study group sails to New York

The commission led by Alfred Moneley plans a study of American education systems. They expect to arrive in New York on Saturday and will review various institutions and practices during their visit.

London Get. d British Commission Alfred Moneley Aaded New York

Newlin Fires Back At Lucas Over Hitz Campaign Attacks

Newlin issued a pointed response denying endorsements by Dr. Lucas and accusing him of misquoting associates. He challenged Lucas to pair with named figures in opposing factions, claiming the Hitz camp is confident despite the controversy.

C. B. Newlin Optimatic Newlin Lucan Lucas Hrewer Licher Mantel Guy Ranke Royal Harmer Dr. Catten Mr. Ronkwalter Himeelf Brewer Fairbanks John Holtzman Witz

Sister’s Wife Audacious Theft Case Heard In Court

Lite Lezie Taylor spent her birthday in juvenile court Saturday morning as a witness against her sister Mrs Sortha Horn a 16 year old wife. Horn was sent to juvenile court from police court on a charge of stealing items from an older sister.

Lite Lezie Taylor Sortha Horn

Women Congress Denounces Corsets as Barbarous in Hamburg

An Oct 1 Hamburg report notes a women’s congress debating propriety of corsets and women’s jewelry, with belief that both practices are barbarous though no vote was recorded. Forecast calls for showers in Indiana and nearby states, cooler Sunday, with early temperatures around 62. Diamonds advertised with direct pricing from J. P. Mullatly and Denison Barker ads also appear.

Hamburg Itapesntou Bot Ho Congress United States Indianapolis Indiana Diamanda J. P. Mullatly Monument

Baby Born With Full Grown Tooth Surprises Family

A baby born Thursday morning allegedly emerges with a full grown incisor. Harry Morrison of 74 Kentucky Ave West Indianapolis laughs with friends at the unusual birth. The front tooth, protruding about a quarter inch, astonishes medical circles.

Harry Morrison Kentuetyave West Indianapola

Carrie Nation Quits Smashing At Lancaster Meeting

Lancaster Ky Oct 2 The state meeting of the W26 7 Up toth session here Mrs Carrie Nation will address the delegates Saturday night Mrs Nation born in its county and guest of her brother Thomas Moore She says she never expects to smash another joint and aims to strike the root of the evil the whisky manufacturer.

Lancaster Carrie Nathon Nathhon Thomas Moore Nation Pridiy

Colored youth in Chicago arrested for robbery

Chicago October 2 William Bonner a young negro was arrested Saturday on charges of robbing A Niedringhaus of 2200 in money and Gamonds worth 3500. He had been employed as butter for three years. He denies guilt and claims Bonner’s love of display caused his dawnfall. He came to Chicago two weeks ago and fled after the robbery.

Chicago William Bonner A. Niedringhaus Louie Minister Hyla Homner

First Presbyterian Dedicated Sunday in Delaware Street

The new First Presbyterian Church at Delaware and Liskenth streets will be dedicated replacing the old Pennsylvania and New York street church razed for a federal building. The service features Mendelssohn Doxology, hymns, organ preludes, scripture reading, transfer of church keys, a sermon by Rev. Herrick Johnson, and a benediction with a postlude.

First Presbyterian Entireh Delaware Liskenth Sts Pennsylvania New York Sta Federal Board of Trostvea Mendelssohn Anne Mason Herrick Johnson Woodman

Armed Britishers to visit Washington in peaceful tour

Armored British troops from the Honorable artillery company of London and its Boston offshoot will enter Washington for a two day visit starting Thursday. President Roosevelt will host a reception for the visiting units who will tour public buildings, the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, and may witness a Fort Meyer cavalry drill if time allows.

Washington Admiral Cockburn Ross White House Madison Honorable Artillery Company London Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston National Capital Roosevelt Tomb of Moup Vernon National Cemetery Arlington Fort Meyer Uncle Bam

Durbin Governors Convene in Boston Campaign Meeting

Indiana figures report Beveridge rejects Hanna request to limit Ohio campaigning while Gov Durbin travels to Boston for a high profile state campaign meeting. Governors Odell Bates and Durbin to be the sole speakers in the Massachusetts gathering.

Indiana Beveridge Hanna Ohio Durbin Jali Odell New York Gov Bates Massachusetts Boston

Freed from charge of trying to poison family

Dayit Goodwin, jailed since June, freed Saturday morning in Richmond due to lack of evidence after a trial where his daughter testified she saw him mixing poison but later denied it. The case centered on plans to send poisoned candy to a family named Myera.

Dayit Goodwin Myera Richmond

Explosion at Corning distilling plant kills several workers

A cooker at the Corning distilling plant exploded Saturday morning, instantly killing John Wilson James McManus Charles C Powell James O Keefe George Shaper George C George and Guy Brenham plus injuring 28 others. The massive copper boiler, eight feet diameter and 29 feet long, tore through the room spraying hot mash and debris. three five story buildings were damaged, with recovery of bodies and debris expected for days. The total loss exceeds 100000 dollars as workers remain trapped under wreckage.

Phoria Savennen Corning Distilling Company Henry Ware Tr Pleere John Wilson Government Guy Btenham James McManus Charlea C Pat James Keefe George Shale George C. George Employes

Election hopes guide hospital visit with a vow to vote

Henry Brieht aged 76 and Francis Marion Richardson aged 6 entered City hospital on Saturday. Richardson spoke for Brieht about making it through and urged the doctor for a bracer. They expressed intent to vote for Bookwaner for Indianapolis, showing county ties and dedication to cast a ballot regardless of health.

Henry Brieht Francis Marion Richartson Rarlea City Hospital Francis Marion Richardson Bookwaner Indianapolis Richardson

Noon meetings set to continue next week in campaigns

Reports say noon meetings in the campaign have boosted party unity with daily gatherings arranged for next week. John Bowton coordinates dates for Mayor Gogh walter while Henry Warrum handles the Holtzman campaign. Factory workers show strong interest as candidates receive cordial receptions. McCormack called to Jeff to attend to the Firkke situation.

John Bowton Goghwalter Henry Warrum Holtzman

Cole Dropped Dead Near Home in House Project

James Cole, 53, died Saturday while supervising a house construction a half block from his residence. Dr. Jeffries and Deputy-coroner Guise attended. The city dispensary ambulance removed the body to his son's address at 1537 Hendricka. Morphy, 910. 8. S16. The Senate avenue Mothers club will meet Thursday afternoon and evening.

James Cole Uusteat Jeffries Lapensary Guise Gyath Chiy Hendricka At

Highbinder Murder in Boston's Chinatown

Boston’s Chinatown reports a Friday night homicide with Wong Yak Cheng dying and Wong Chung and Charley Chinn arrested after a shooting attributed to Highbinder tactics. Yee Bhoong Leng and Ning Nunn are wounded but not severely.

Boston Mai Bonton Chinatown Wong Yak Cheng Ning Nunn Yee Bhoong Leng Wong Chung Charley Chinn

Unconscious for Two Days at Keystaleme Home

Dr Best notified the hospital Friday night about Mrs Bonfield aged 94 in Keystaleme at her home She was found unconscious upon arrival of Dr Shank and remained unconscious for two days The report mentions First Spiritualist Church and Miss Elizabeth Haydenville Mass as a peak in the text

Chu Elizabeth Haydenville Mass

Five held up on Eighth Avenue trolley in broad daylight

Five young masked men boarded an Eighth Avenue trolley at 2 a.m. and robbed the motorman Thomas Gargen and a conductor. Gargen was struck, a bystander doctor Charles McCarthy also fought back with an iron bar. Police fired to stop the getaway and arrested the suspects, with Molstar noted among the prisoners.

New York Menka Tri Rob Eighth-ave Thomas Gargen Charles McCarthy Gargan McCarthy Hi Panton Mj Atrugalé Walvers

200 Newsies Receive Moral Address From Storms

About 200 Indianapolis newsboys and Col Alexander Hoagland sought the governor's blessing but Gov Corbin was not present. Secretary of State Daniel E Storms spoke, urging good citizenship, clean shoes, washed faces, schooling, and avoiding gambling. Hoagland, a guardian of newsboys, was active in promoting their cause. Hoagland was in Indiana seeking publicity and to support the newsies.

Indianapolis Alexander Hoagland Corbin Daniel E. Storms Storms Col. Hoagland United States

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Dditatty Miidnedenis Binne Heboras Silver Democrats Democratic Party Pruitt Citsens” Trust Bullivan, Tad Ements Sister Brother Wolesbaer Janex Cate Rey Prohi Newlin Women’s Congress Bregemior Bros Denison Barker Arifete Carrie Nation Hilal First Presbyterian Durbi THE James M'Manus Charles C. Powell James O'Keefe George Shaper George C. George Guy Brenham McCormack Jeff Labor Cohesioner L. 2 Jefternongite Cole John Morphy Senates Ave Mothers: Club My Turaday Efternoon Avanina Joie Highbinder W. I. Pratt Colonel Headland Governor's Office
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