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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1903

Page

2

Mrs Johnston pleads guilty in larceny and forgery case

New York Oct 14 Mrs Mario Lay Johnston pleads guilty to grand larceny and forgery after being charged with stealing nearly 92000 from the United States playing card company of Cincinnati. A small fire early Wednesday destroyed the Nationalitumen company's shell and boiler room at Mileyave Culvelogest corner, causing about 3500 in damage and halting plant operations until repairs are made.

New York Mario Lay Fon Johnston United States Playing Card Company Cincinnati Nationalitumen Company Mileyave Culvelogest

Indianapolis election betting tops previous campaigns

About $150,000 changed hands in city election bets while May or Bookwaiter was expected to win, leaving supporters poorer by roughly $150,080. Wagers reportedly totaled large sums at Walker's, Helena & Bhez's, Tron's, and the Denizon, illustrating a vigorous betting campaign.

Tt Fw Indianapolls Bookwaiter Tutsany Indianapolis Tita Walker's Helena & Bhez's Tron’s Denizon

Governor's Son Charles Murphy Visits City for Talks

Charles Murphy, son of the New Jersey governor, was in town Tuesday calling on Senator Fairbanks and conferring with D. M. Parry. His visit serves the interests of the Manufacturers' association.

Charles Murphy New Jersey Senator Fairbanks D. M. Parry Manufacturers’ Association

Bank Robbery In Derwich Markets Cash From Farmers Bank

Four men blew open the Farmers' Bank at Bom on a Wednesday and escaped with £2500 after robbing the bank of £2800 in total. Police pursue suspects as details emerge from the incident in Derwich, IM.

Derwich, IM Farmers’ Bank Bom

Boy Told A Lie Leads To Extreme Juvenile Court Warning

In Chicago on Tuesday Judge Dunne urged harsh punishment for Bernard Betts a 14 year old who lied about visiting his girlfriend. Henry Betts his father argued for ten years in prison. Bernard was thrashed after his lie and brought to juvenile court following a clash with his older brother William who forbade visits to Oak Park.

Chicago Henry Betts Bernard William

Amalgamated Copper Hosts $50,000 Barbecue for 6000 Workers

At Butte Montana a holiday festival and barbecue funded by Amalgamated Copper Co. fed about 6000 employees. The event included eight oxen 50 hogs and 50 sheep roasts with bakeries breweries and cigar factories urged to contribute heavily. The barbecue cost $50,000. Five people die in a disastrous Bandhof fire in Berlin. Several houses destroyed and families left homeless. Emrich and Taylor appear poised for reelection to the school board amid celebratory returns.

Berlin Bandhoft

Elopement Marry At Port Chester Shocks New York

Ida May Zahn Waterbury daughter of a New York fur merchant married David Waterbury in Port Chester to avoid a planned elaborate ceremony. Parents accepted the match. the couple returned to the bride’s home and were forgiven.

New York Papa Mamme David Waterbury Bury Zahn Port Cheater

Two Die In Head-On Crash In North Bend Street Car Line

A fatal head-on collision occurred Wednesday near North Bend on the Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora street railroad. Edward Barrows was instantly killed and Motorman Beott died from injuries. Several others were injured. The crash followed alleged neglect to signal the east bound crew to throw the switch.

North Bend Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg Aurora Street Railroad Secident Edward Barrows Tros. Beott

Nothing To It About Rumors Of Indy Baseball Moves

Local chatter suggests Phillipa may lead the Reds affiliated club in Indianapolis while Watt denies selling interests in the Indianapolis baseball club. Watt says negotiations with Fifty Ups to pitch for Indianapolis are not at a rounded stage and future moves remain uncertain this year.

Cintinnat Phillipa Reds Indiana Indianapolis Watt Minneapolis Watts Indianapolia Baseball Club Indianapolia

Muddle Over Manchuria Might Settle Without War

A Tokyo dispatch reports belief that Japan and Russia may settle the Manchurian dispute without war, signaling possible diplomatic progress despite mounting tensions.

Manchuria

Man Embezzler Shoots Self in Urbana Head

A & R Miller, real estate dealer, charged with embezzlement, attempted suicide by shooting through his head on Oct 4. He smoked a cigarette after the self inflicted wound, leaving him blind as the bullet pierced the optic nerve. Two soldiers drown near Fort Morgan Alabama on Oct 4. Esau Jeffries and William Rice were boating when they died. Rabb Marcus M. Jastrcy died at his Germantown home on Tuesday.

Urbana A. &. Miller Fort Morgan Ala Esau Jeffries William Rice Rabb M. M. Jastrow Philadelpria, Met Rabb Marcus M. Jascrocy Hts Germantown

Sultan’s bribery plan fails to end Balkan uprising

Oct. 14 report says the sultan tried to settle the Balkan insurrection by buying off leaders, but the effort failed. In Cleveland Ohio Oct 16 McCloud, a brokerage firm member of Mc Troud Quayle Co, was killed when his car ran away and struck him.

SOFTA Balkan Une Foadera Cleveland LFP McCloud McTroud, Quayle & Co

Origin Of a Famous Food The Grape Nuts Story

A brain and nerve builder tale follows a diligent worker who sought a food to renew strength and sustain plans. After experiments, Grape-Nuts is presented as the non stimulant daily sustenance that supports brain and nerve function, with a charming flavor and ready serving with cream.

Ted C. WW

Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Offer Promises Trial Treatment

A promotional appeal by Dr Shoop claims a German found chemical cures rheumatism by removing toxins from blood. It offers a one month trial for $5 with book delivery and a promised refund if unsuccessful, urging readers to write for the book and arrange pharmacy access.

Tnal Germany Shoop Racine Wis

Tiny rooster kills man at Wilkesbarre

Wilkes Barre Pa Oct 4 A bantam fighting cock caused the death of John Grevner a local fancier when it flew at him piercing his heed with the steel during a test of its mettle Blood poisoning and Jackjaw followed leading to his death in this city on Monday

Wilkesbarre John Grevner Grevner

Tag Was It When the Crowd Demanded Tom Taggart Talk

A crowd at the Democratic head quarters pressed Tom Taggart to come out and address them. They urged him to reveal opinion on Rum while praising his leadership in the fourteenth ward. Taggart appeared, paused in the halls, and responded with a smile as the crowd cheered.

Democentic Tom Taggart Tom Holtstan Tegwart

Sultans So Dead Constantinople Judgment Reversed

In October 14 report from Constantinople the sultan’s bedridden son Ahmid is mentioned with a disputed judgment. A separate Baltimore Southwestern rail line incident ends with a plaintiff Henderson of Seymour Indiana getting 10% damages on appeal. A jail escape in Renton Washington details prisoners prying doors with iron rods after fingering murder sentences.

Baltimore 2 Southwestern James Henderson Seymour Ind Iimpport Henderson Tower Court Renton W. Ve Gesta

Bloch Granted Longer Prison Term by Supreme Court

Lawrence Bloch of Chicago will remain in prison for several months after the supreme court denied relief on appeal. Bloch was convicted in connection with ransacking a room in Hunilmon, Ind, and sentenced before an appeal on technical grounds.

Lawrence Bloch Chicago Supreme Court Bloch Hunilnmon Ind Wwe

Large Harvester Firms Plan Consolidation to Cut Costs

Chicago Oct 14 Radical changes are to be made in prices and a consolidation of McCormick Deering Champion and Pinna harvesting firms is planned to reduce expenses. Local officers deny the rumor while Cincinnati estimates yearly savings of about 500000. Some managers have signed for another year.

Chicago Interna Ional Harvester Company Bmccormick Deering Champion Pinna Cincinnati Champion, Deering and McCormick Harvesting

Archbishop Kain Dead in Baltimore

Archbis hop Kain of St Louis died in Baltimore after a weeks long illness following an appendicitis operation. He was a well known American prelate admired for his service and leadership. The item blends obituary with unrelated ad copy and listing fragments from the newspaper page.

Baltimore Kain St. Loufa Deen Yee United States

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