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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1903
Page
9
Florence Wolla, a white woman, seeks a divorce from John Wells, a colored man, amid lingering anger after a Bellivam county lynching. Local sentiment has remained hostile to the couple and discussions of rough treatment persist.
George B Williamson of Jeffersonage and Marvin J Welch Sr formerly of Chicago, both connected to Centralanian Telephone, died within hours of each other in Indianapolis in separate rooms. Williamson left no note, Welch appeared well until a sudden suicide after a sick spell. Their deaths, linked by coincidence of times and methods, leave families and friends in shock while investigators seek motive and details.
Constantinople Oct 6 The sultan requests the withdrawal of American forces from Beirut. The American minister says the fleet will depart when Turkey formally recognizes American schools in Turkey.
The Lozal Anzeiger reports Armenian inhabitants of Behushs rebelled. In clashes with Russian troops eight Armenians were killed and many wounded.
Citizens of Oxford gathered in the town hall to condemn mob violence and support officers Woodruff and Manrod. E. V. Jotter, a school teacher, was shot and the community urged action, praising the officers who were shot and denouncing the mob.
At a Sunday meeting the Letter Carriers Association decided to ask ward committeemen to mail all campaign material on Thursday instead of Saturday. The ladies auxiliary will stage a dramatic club and chorus.
Suffering from piles promises cure by Pyramid Pile Cure with instant relief and private self administration. Testimonials from Mrs. Taylon Amos Crocker and James Kenton claim rapid cures after one cent to ten cent boxes. Pyramid Drug Co offers the remedy through druggists or by mail with a free hooklet on piles.
Mr C M Greenlee of Elwood Indiana dodges questions about the gubernatorial field and Governor Durbin's vice presidential prospects. He notes interest in state policies surpassing local mayoralty talk while coyly hinting at ongoing campaigns and crowding candidates.
A father in College Corner seeks news of his 17 year old son Charles E White who left home Friday night by train toward Indianapolis. Capt Hyland received the urgent message and Burdoen Hin Bitters is praised for curing a bad fright. Fare notices from Indianapolis region list 19.75 for Pennsylvania Vandalia lines with 15 day return rule and extensions to November 15.
Washington dispatch lists new Indiana rural routes effective November 2 including Aicknell Bruceville Edwardport Monee City Oak Town Sandborn Freelandville Milton Moore named postmaster at Garfield and Wehner at Lottaville new rural carriers Ora Day Howard Thomas C F Carpenter C E Ray Mellett Riley McClintick and Robert Albertson Monticello with multiple assignments across towns and counties.
An old advert touts value in a shave at the Phoenix Sarber Shop located at 15 Market Street. It emphasizes competitive pricing and quality grooming as being on par with any other barbering option.
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