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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1903

Page

12

RUBE WADDEL STARS IN GRAND WEEK AT PARK AND EMPIRE

Local notices celebrate Rube Waddell a generous star in vaudeville and stage acts at Park and Empire venues This week features The Trail of Guilt and other acts with mixed reviews Highlighted acts include Miss Lockette Acton and the Grand roster of performers plus a new permanent Unique theater opening with Miss Grate Morrison and others

Engligh Empire Nets Grand Js Robert Hilliard & Co Max Waldat Vernon Mrs. Watroux Anna Caldwell Brownings Herty Thomson Biss Ya Mudge Edmund Day & Co

Forged for $1,000,000 claim hits Worcester railway notes

New York handwriting expert David N. Carvalha alleges that George Wells indorsed nearly $1 million in notes for the Worcester & Southbridge Street railway, now under receiver control, with Wells’ signature repeatedly declared forgeries in many cases. notes held in banks nationwide may be affected.

Worcester, Mass David N. Carvalha New York George ‘W. Wells Worcester & Southbriggetreet Railway Company Geo. W. Wells Southbridge

Gospel Hymns Declared Immoral By Professor Penny

Prof. G. B. Penny of Washburn College shocked students by saying gospel hymns should be discontinued for moral reasons. He warned that about a third of the tunes are immoral, citing six waltz tunes, two two-step tunes, and seventeen polkas.

Topera G. B. Penny Washburn College

Slaves sue for land once owned by Randolph in Virginia

Thirty survivors of a family of 300 slaves formerly belonging to John Randolph of Virginia file legal action for possession of 3200 acres in Randolph county. They claim the land was willed to them upon their master's death, that he promised freedom, and that each was to receive 10 acres. WW Henderson is attorney in the case.

John Randolph Virginia Randolph County E. Henderson

Rival Bakers Arrested Over Lye Flour Plot

In Whatcom Washington John Birk and William Burnett bakers were arrested on charges of lacing concentrated lye into the flour of rival baker Jemea Henry. In San Francisco on October 9 voters rejected a $710000 Geary street railroad bond measure by a narrow margin, failing to reach the two thirds required.

Whatcom Wash John Birk Wm. Burnett Jemea Henry San Francisco Muntelpat Geary Street Railroad

Lawden Files Candidacy for Republican Governor Nomination

CHICAGO Oct 3 Col Frank O Lawden son in law of late George M Pullman palace car magnate announced his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Also Norfolk Va Oct 3 Wrap Jones thrice convicted for murder of Jake Lee was hanged Friday Vineyard Madrid Oct destroy thousands of acres of vineyards in Muhisa province by Chuodburats in an early note of global unrest.

Chicago Col Frank 0. Lawden George MM. Pullman Palace Car Republian Wiliam Jonas Norfolk Jones Jake Lee Madrid Muhisa Province

Births Deaths Marriages From Local Notices

Births list includes Fox Morgenroth Stefsecker Keyl Maneey Wheeler Llewellyn Yount and others with addresses. Deaths note Henrietta White Thomas Adams Infant Agnew Katie Egan Mary Turner and Martin Rudisill with causes including insufficiency tuberculosis senility and car accident. Marriages mention Lee Patton Willams Etchison Porlach Dorn and Williams Harris. Building permits show multiple residents with addresses and values for barn remodel and dwelling projects.

John Jessie Fox W. Ohlo George and Annie Morgenroth William Minnie Stefsecker Hoyt-age Marlin Cordele Keyl Noble- St. Doy Edwin Mary Maneey Reisner Elk Wheeler Dilly Llewellyn G. and Lilish Yount Gtr Henrietta White City Hospital Thomas H. Adams Park Ave Katie Egan Mary Turner Fayette-st Martin Rudisill Park-ave Harry Lee Charlotte £. Patton Arthur Willams Tha B. Etchison Joh Porlach Katherine Dorn George Willams Nellie Harris

Suit to foreclose mortgage filed in Frankfort court

Hiram Hays sues wife Nancy Hays in Frankfort Ind to foreclose a mortgage on a $145 loan. The note was given before marriage and later came into Hays's possession after marriage. He claims she refused to pay, seeks judgment for principal interest and attorney fees plus foreclosure of the mortgage.

Frankfort Ind Hiram Hays Nancy Hays Hays

Four Legged Chicken Sparks Curiosity at Peer Jess Poultry

W B English of Peer Jess poultry reveals a spring chicken with an extra pair of legs attached to the hip. The freak bird, partly Plymouth Rock, stands out as a rare curiosity likely to be sold by the pound at a premium to a museum after it matures.

W. B. English Peer Jess Poultry Company W. Matylardst English

Bishop urges choosing a wife with common sense

Common Sense Sioux City Iowa reports Bishop Charles H. Fowler of Buffalo New York advised young men entering the ministry at the Northwest Iowa Methodist Episcopal conference to marry for sense over piety. He warned against marrying solely because a woman is religious and urged selecting a wife with practical wisdom.

Sioux City Charles H. Fowler Buffalo Northwest Lows Methodist Episcopal Conference Rene

Hostile Madrid decries U S naval visit to Spain

The Madrid press denounces a planned visit of American warships to Spanish ports. Critics compare U S action to German deployments after Sedan and Santiago’s fall, accusing the Alfonso government of weakness. El Pais warns of hostile demonstrations at entering ships. An army officer’s letter recalls past humiliations by Americans.

Madrid Sedan United States Spain Santiago Alfonso el Pais Hoste

Women Laborers to be Protected in Indiana Legislation

The factory inspector reports a serious accident in Brooklyn where 15 year old Elizabeth Murry lost hair and suffered scalp injury after her hair was pulled into a revolving shaft. He cites similar negligence across Indiana and Indianapolis and urges a protective law. The report notes Canada requires workers to cover hats and a proposed Indiana bill to compel employers to safeguard workers in factories.

Brooklyn Elizabeth Murry Vietim McAbee Indiana Indianapolis Canada

Robbers Take Charge of Car in Aurora Robbery

Four masked men robbed Motorman Plum and Conductor Whitney on a trolley car in Aurora Illinois. Officers in pursuit overtook the first car at Chicago Junction. Fire was opened. one robber was killed and the others escaped.

Aurora Plum Whitney Chicago Gibeon Groas Chicago Junction

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Whites in Ark Counties

In federal court here 27 indictments were returned against White citizens of Cross and Pole counties charged with conspiring to deprive certain Negroes of their rights to own real estate. Eight defendants are jailed charged with killing a detective who was gathering evidence against them.

Helena Ark Cross and Polesett Counties

Lipton sails for England after Union League banquet

Sir Thomas Lipton sailed from New York on the Cedric for England. A banquet in his honor was held at the Union League Club Thursday night, with Lipton later entertaining friends at the Welders-Astoria. He said he would likely challenge for the America's Cup again and suggested George Watson as a potential designer.

New York Sir Thomas Lip Ton England Union League Club Thomas George Watson

Transfer Company Prefers Mules to Horses

After two years with mules and horses, the Hoan transfer company plans to replace its horses with mules. They claim mules eat less and endure longer under heavy pulling load. Also noted are brief dispatches from Indianapolis and New York about medical papers and a nonpolitical statement by WOS.

Hoan Transfer Company

Prominent Men Attend W.8 Bissell Funeral Service

Ex-President Grover Cleveland John G Carlisle Hoke Smith Morris F Tyler and Daniel O Day were among attendees at the funeral of Wilson S Bissell former postmaster general held Friday afternoon in Washington The Indiana Postal Affaire reports new rural carriers for Indiana named in the Oct 9 dispatch including Edgerton Breyman county rural delivery orders Fremont and Ray established and appointed postmaster P H Clayton A P Smith G A Draper Bert Hamaker Bitettaville Milford.

Gleveland John G. Carlisle Hoke Smith Morris F.tyler Daniel O'Day Wilson S. Bissell Indiana Washington Charleston Bert Hamaker Bitettaville G. A. Draper Milford P. H. Clayton A. P. Smith Edgerton Fremont Ray Breyban County

Town Was Flooded in Pompton River Dam Burst

A dam on the Ram0 river burst Friday flooding a large portion of Pompton New Jersey. No lives were lost. In Butte Montana General John A Leggett former territorial governor of Montana is dead.

Pompton WN. J Ramo Laggett Butte Mont John, A. Leggett Montara

Boy 16 Held After Stepfather Killing in Madison

In Madison Missouri a 16 year old colored youth from Madison is jailed on charges of killing his stepfather Charles Anderson also colored. Authorities say Anderson threatened Lycar’s sister prior to the fatal incident and the youth is under arrest awaiting further action.

BT. Louis Thomas Lu*cas Madison Charles Anderson Ander Lycar

Auditor Castle Washington Resigns After Six Years

Auditor Henry A. Castle of the Post Office Department resigns and his resignation is accepted. Born in Union City and raised in Minnesota, he held the post for six years and planned to resign earlier, but investigations delayed his departure. Laborers Strike Oyster City Cotton Screwmen March On. Opera House Fire in Binghamton Totals 100000 Loss.

Washington Henry A. Castle postoMre Department Mr. Castle Uuncie Minnesota Castle Postul

Accidental Likely Death Verdict in Williamson Case

Coroner Tutewiler ruled George Williamson’s death, found Saturday night in his Jefferson ave room, likely an accident with no evidence of self harm. Lake Erie & Western appoints H A Boomer as general superintendent, based in Indianapolis. In Butte, Skelston found in Dizon value shaft. likely murder. Street note: Boy's East Iron Shore priced at $1.25 at Stout's 716 Massachusetts Ave.

Tutewiler George Williamson Jefferson Ave Lake Erie Lafayette Ind Lake Erie & Western Railroad Indianapolis Boy's East Iron’ Shore Stout's Masdachusetts Ave

Receipts and Markets Across Livestock and Commodities

Indianapolis market shows strong fat cattle demand with 200 shipments, offers for good to choice steers and prime to fancy export cows. Chicago grain edges lower on wheat and corn while pork and lamb prices move with mixed but active livestock tone across Pittsburgh Cincinnati and New York markets.

Bret Heavy Stockere Ang New York Manhattan J. Jont Amalgamated Copper BL & OL Missouri Pacific Pennsylvania Wales

East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report Oct 9 Buffalo N Y

Receipts slow and steady for cattle hogs and sheep in East Buffalo. Prime export steers bring 3.75. fair cows 2.50 to 4.00. Veals tops 3.00 to 7.00 with 1.50 to 1.75 typical for fair to good. Lambs 6.60 to 5.00, choice lambs 6.50 to 6.75. Hogs 5.00 to 9.80. Yorkers 5.00 to 6.96. mixed 5.10 to 5.80. roughs 1.70.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Union Stockyards Hecelpta Neght Udy Cincinnati Vara Ateady Atockera

City Grain Market and Chicago Provisions Ledger

Market notes show City Grain Market with Wheat No 2 red steady and Corn No 3 white steady. Prices listed for white and yellow corn, various white and mixed grades, with freight and track readings. Inspections record totals and car counts, including rejections and grand totals.

Cate Leary Lear

Chicago Livestock Market Report from Union Stock Yards

Cattle receipts around 4,000 for Saturday with slow demand and weak prices. Prime beef and various categories show limited activity with prices around 4.30 for prime, stockers and feeders near 2,004.10, cows and heifers about 2,5004.10, canners 1.10, Texans and grass stock around 2,756,290, imports mixed. Sheep and lamb receipts about 2,000 boosted by western and native categories, with tombs at 5,096.75 and western lambs around 1,2566.10.

Chicago Union Biggla

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Robber Earle’s Rube” Waddel Rube Waddell Charles W. Daniela Punt Portie Rube Condion Rucker Miss Lockette Miss Acton Ufls City Grate Morrison Achremy Oth Richards Carlisle Mr. Dean Beritons Massachuset Worcester & Southbridge Company Mercer County Ohio Frisco Street Railroad Cowden Caroline Leonhardt Berlefontaine Mt Welling George P. McDounsil Meridian Addition Lucy B. Anthony Sixteeenthat John Grambling Pearl Et Lvary Barn Emily H. Tua E. Touth Awelling Nosle Barger City Sues Witt Will Bell Fowler Federal Grand Jury Tom Memphis Tenn Misatta Pp) Medical Association Laula Burkhardt W. N. Wished Bryan W. 8 Bissell Auditor Castle Post Office Department Laborera New Orleans St. Louis Capdeville Binghamton N. Y George B. Williamson Chicago Grain MAGMA Cornadge Provisiona Riba York American Central Life American National Bari Alma Engine Works Hest Railroad Brown-Ketcham Iron Works Gates Capital National Bank Ventral Trust Company Ciimag Coffee Columbia National Bank Ae Consumers’ Gas Trust Co Delaware and Madipan Federal Union Surety Home Brewing Company Indiana Hotel Co Indiana Manufacturing Co Indiana National Bank Guarnaty and Loan Company Indiana Trust Compan Indiana Union Traction Indianapolis Fire Ins Indianapolis Gas Company Indianapolis Street Railway Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Laycock, T. H Mfg. Co Marion Truet Company Merchants’ National Bank Newenatle Bridge Company New Telephone Company New Telephone Citizens’ Street Ry del & md. Tel. Co Home Heat and Light Co Col. & Routhern Indianapolis Gas Co Indianapolia Imp. Co Kokoms Railway and fLight Merchants’ H. & L. Co New ‘Telephone Union Traction of Indiana Indianapolis Water Co Salea Ronda Union Traction of Home Brewing Company Toledo Grain Toledo Elober Alsyke Amathy UOC TiGe BBC Taliow Fire Tio East Buffalo Coorera New Ugie Springs East Iron Stout
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