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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1903

Page

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Holtzman elected mayor with uncertain clerk race

Voters chose Holtzman Democrat as mayor and Little Democrat as police judge with the clerk race still undecided after the city election. Official counts began Wednesday, with totals near 46 000 ballots cast and cross-party control claims still unsettled.�

Holtzman CTY Howdy Do John W. Holtzman Charles A. Backwalter Edward W. Little Thomas C. Whallon William M. Fogarty Thomas Yount George Hitz

Fogarty Leads Yount For City Ticket In canvass

Interest remained high as Fogarty pulled ahead of Yount for city ticket at a Wednesday canvassing board session in Yettioon. Democratic candidates watched precinct results closely as counting continued likely into the night.

Yettioon Fogarty Yount Fortity Gletk Pogarty Lite

Retired Supt Taree to Draw Pension After Election

Cincinnati notes describe Supt Taste resigning after Mayor Bookwalter's election loss and receiving a pension of 2000 dollars annually for service past 50 years under a new law. The report also covers the Ryan Johns bribery case with testimony about a concealed witness at the Gibson house and alleged department official involvement. Details include payments totaling 4470, a signed Christiancy letter, and Johns claims of help from D Miller.

Cincinnati D. W. Miller J. M. Johns J. P. Ryan Gibson House Ryan Johns Department Washington Post Office Department D. ¥. Miller Geo. A. C. Christiancy T.C. Campbell Chriatiancy Postofce

The Fortune of War and Megrew Election Result

Quiet morning in City hall as offices opened with little cheer. John B. Wood reflects on defeat by own people after a hard fought effort while Chairman Megrew, smiling, comments that in the fortune of war comes its utmost fate and nothing more.

Board of Public Safety John B. Wood Board of Works Megrew

Grand Jury: Youth Faints Under Testimony in Indiana

Frank Green, 18, of Michigantown fainted when summoned to testify before a grand jury in Frankfort Indiana. He lay in a semi unconscious state for about thirty minutes before the foreman sent him home to recover, fearing a second examination could worsen his condition.

Phankfort Ind Frank Green Michigantown

Classified Advertisements on the Seventh Page

Liner advertisements list various small ads including girl wanted dog lost young man wants a situation housekeeper wants a situation room for rent and Reed all the Here on the seventh page today.

Powers and Howard ordered moved to Louisville Jail

In Frankfort Kentucky on October 1 Judge Cantrell granted an application by Jailer Finley to transfer James B. Howard and Caleb Powers from Georgetown Jail to Louisville Jail. Powers faces a death sentence for complicity in Gov Goebel's assassination. Finley testified to a social movement planning armed extraction from Georgetown. A letter alleging the plot was read, urging secrecy under threat.

Frankfort Finley Cantrell. Wellnesday James B. Howard Caleb Powers Louisville Goebel Powers Jaller Finley Howard Georgetown Thia Aide Jordan

Holtzman Congratulated by Democrats and Republicans

John W. Holtzman, mayor elect, received congratulations Wednesday from Democrats and Republicans alike. He noted many telegrams and calls from state political leaders and promised city employment would go to competent men rather than party workers.

John W. Holteman Holtzman Pary

Long trip made by John J Howkins to aid sister

John J Howkins of San Francisco arrived at Benton Harbor on Tuesday to rescue his sister Mrs BR Addis and her family from the Flying Rollers sect. He answered a letter begging for financial aid to help them bid their way back to San Francisco and leave the settlement.

BT. Joseph Micky John H Howkins San Fratcisco Benton Harbor BR. C. Addis Flying Rollers San Francisco

Who Will Gain Control Of City Jobs In Debate

A heated talk sweeps the city hall over future appointments. Jake Dunn is seen as likely city contractor. Vic Backus seeks a spot on the Board of Works. Jim Keach may chair the same board. W. C. Van Ardel, touted as Republican, eyes works board. Other names discussed include F. J. Ryan, Ray Thompson, Millard Cox, Henry Warrum, John R. Wilson, Charney Pointer, Dr. Frank Aforrirun, Capt. Chris Kruger, Quieley, Tob Emmett, Jerry Kinney, Jim Splann, and patrolman Jim McCrossap, amid rumors of shifts and reforms.

Civ Dela- Worert Alabama-at Jake Dunn Vic Backus Pifer Worke 2A Jim Keach W. C. van Aredel Works Board F. J. Ryan Board of Safety Ray Thompson Millard Cox Henry Warrum John R. Wilson Silverlies Fred Joss Charney Pointer Indiangave Frank Aforrirun Health Chris Kruger Quieley Sherel Tob Emmett Jerry Kinney Jim Splann Fis Possi Gerber Jim McCrossap

Dowie Leads 3000 Followers on Mission to Save New York

Zion City of about 3,000 followers under John Alexander Dowie begins a major voyage to New York aboard eight special trains. Dowie and cabinet lead the marching host, with 4,000 women and children left behind in Zion City, pledging prayer and consecration for the salvation of New York.

Dowie New York Ion City Alice Joseph Smith Utah Zion “Restoration John Alexander Dowle Elijah New York City Shiloh Square Towie Dowle Zion Chicago Zion Assety Zip City J.D. Rockefeller EH. Hartman Lincoln Grant Zion City

Bloody Tragedy on a Boat in Manila

In Manila on an improvised chase two constabulary officers Johnstone and Herman fled a stolen boat from Nusamis Mindanao after looting government supplies. A confrontation with the boat crew left Johnstone dead and Herman wounded with four crew members killed and two survivors jumping overboard. Herman fled toward Negros. the wrecked vessel was abandoned and guns sent to the police.

Manila C. J. Johnstone George Herman Constabulary Nussamis Mindanao Herman Negros Johnstone Nabatva

Hobo Hotel Raid Reveals Rocked Bank Cave In Chicago

Seven sanitary district officers raided a cave hotel built in a drainage canal bank. Six inmates were captured as the roadside establishment posted rules and rates. The site held food, drinks, and mottoes, with authorities calling the guests suspected freight car thieves.

Chicago Hobo

Jury to Deliberate in Tillman Murder Trial

Lexington D C Oct 4 The Tillman murder trial moved to the jury in the afternoon session after prosecutors presented closing arguments. The defendant is charged with killing Retecr Gonzalve during the incident in question.

Lexington D. C Tillman Afernoon Retecr Gonzalve

Reformatory Plan to Make Indiana School Books

Whittaker, superintendent at Jeffersonville reformatory, proposes manufacturing all Indiana school books at the facility. He argues it could save about 1.0 million dollars over two years and render the institution self supporting. He plans to seek a legislative proposal to authorize such production to employ prisoners.

Whittaker Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonvil Indiana Reformatory

Memorial service honors Simon Yandes at Presbyterian Synod

A memorial service for Simon Yandes was held during the Wednesday morning session of the Presbyterian Synod at gt. dell. Rev. Knox and De. Kane of Wabash College gave brief speeches praising the deceased's life and work, reflecting the era's reverent tone. Advices from South Africa report diamond companies raising prices five to ten percent amid concerns over field extraction.

Simon Yandes Presbyterian Ssynod Gt. Dell Knox de. Kane Wabash College Lfe New York Odt. ii Mth Africa

Poindexter Wanted on Forgery and Fraud Charges

Sheriff H H Whitlock of Danville TH asks police to locate Arthur B Potter exter twenty two of Louisville KY, wanted at Danville for forgery and passing worthless checks. He was formerly aided by A D Moore of the Chrela and his mother in law lives at 8% Coallege. Relatives are well to do in Louisville and uncle C E Poindex ten is caster of a bank in Jeffersonville Thd. A reward is offered for his capture.

Poindexter H. H. Whitlock Danville Arthur B. Potrtdexter Louisvile Milesmar A. D. Moore Ives Lowréville C. E. Poindexten Citizens’ National Bank of Jeffersonville

Asphyxiated in a Chicago Hotel

An 88 year old man William Dobbin and his wife Ja Dobbin were found to have died from asphyxiation after staying at the Quincy hotel in Chicago. The couple came from St Louis and registered Tuesday evening, raising questions about a possible poisoning or gas incident.

Chicago William Dobbin Quincy Hotel St. Louie

Kruger Seeks Superintendent of Police Post

Capt Kruger announces candidacy for police superintendent under Mayor-elect Holtsman to succeed Bapt Taffe who will resign. Kruger has long police service and a solid officer record. When asked, he said he would welcome the position.

Capt. Kruger Holtsman Taffe

Fogarty Not Elected Clerk on Democratic Ticket

Word spreads Wednesday that William Fogarty may win a post on the city payroll in the race for clerk. Observers note possible chances include clerk of the Board of Works deputy controller or assistant to the mayor. Fogarty has not conceded and the official count will determine the outcome.

William St. Fogarty Holt Fogarty Eithat Board of Works

ROOTING IN ON 1903 WORLD SERIES REWARDS

The Boston championship baseball series ended Tuesday with total attendances around 100000 for four games in Boston. Revenue from grandstand seats at 50 cents each plus expenses yields about 1900 per player after costs. Players and manager Smart share most of the proceeds, about 1280 dollars each, with gold medals awarded to Boston team members.

Boston Mass Pittshuns Weston Beston Smart Nisn

Noted Chicago Socialist Leader Marries in Terre Haute

Alma Figleback, Chicago Woman Socialist leader, wed John Kirkham a prominent Sule Mean merchant in Terre Haute on Tuesday. Weather outlook for Indiana tabs shows showery periods and cool mornings with partial sun. Senator Pairbanks travels to Iowa to support campaign efforts including speeches at Waterloo and Rapids. Local ads mention kid gloves and boys' apparel at 89c to 1.25 price points.

Bullivan Ind John Kirkham Alma Figleback Chicago Terre Haute Iowa Pairbanks Waterloo Rapids

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