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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1903

Page

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Holtzman Sworn In as Mayor in Lively Inauguration

The Holtzman administration began Thursday at noon with M Fogarty administering the oath to Mayor Holtzman. A crowd of about 1000 filled the mayor’s office and halls as speeches began. Holtzman pledged a fair administration, while Democrats cheered and participants like Jake Bunn, Neary Warnum, and Jim Keach were seen smiling.

Holteman Wham M. Fogarty Holtzman Jake Bunn Neary Warnum Jim Keach Brickwalter Fogarty Hits Asd Keach

US Ranke Says He Will Lay Low

Qua Reahke vows to lay low and stay out of trouble until the right moment. He shields his eyes from glare as he hints at a careful approach, with Kissel preparing to move on policy matters while Rahke backs Bookwalter and Holtzman.

US Ranke Qua Reahke Rahke Bookwalter Kissel Holtzman Fred Heler New Jersey-st. Place Heler

No Contest Assertion After City Clerk Race

Thomas J. Yount states the election was perfectly fair after reviewing the process. He notes he ran about 30 votes ahead of his opponent William Fogarty and announces the result at noon Thursday following thorough consideration.

Thomas J. Yount William Fogarty Yount Hekee

CrosSan leaders discuss city administration appointments

A conference of Democratic party leaders is planned for Thursday night to distribute city jobs. Except for Jake Dunn and Henry Warrum, workers do not know their assignments. James Mew Crosxan, ward 4 committeeman, may become market master and Thomas Madden could chair the Board of Works as the administration seeks to place Madden, while other posts will be allotted after further signals.

Jake Dunn Henry Warrum the Sentinel Warrum Fred Joss James Mew Crosxan Ward 4 Thomas Madden Board of Works Madden

Lavery Seeks Seat on City Board of Safety

The applicant list for city debs under Mayor Holtman grows with Charles Lavery pursuing a spot on the board of safety. Lavery, a cigar dealer in Indianapolis for 34 years, runs a St Madset storefront and has long worked as a Democratic activist, though this is his first bid for office. He backs names of many prominent Democrats.

Holtman Charles Lavery Board of Safety Lavery Indianapolis St. Madset

Man Pleads Drunk In Court Asks Leniency

Mike Carey, 43, arraigned in Poorer Court before Judge Whallon on drunkenness charges. He loudly repeated he is always drunk. The judge chided him and ordered $1 plus costs, remarking he would be better off locked up than out in the rain.

Mike Carey Whallon Pooker Court Mike Catdhhe

Classified Help Wanted Listings for Today

Reader notices show new help wanted and housing ads on the seventh page. Listings include girls wanted, a dog for sale, a young man seeking a position, a housekeeper job, and rooms for rent.

Mner Giri

Breakup at Fayette Street Home Ends in Arrest

Officers found Ed McCracken destroying furniture as his wife and three children cried in the dining room. He allegedly struck his wife and created a chaotic scene before Bleydle men Hall and Griffin arrived and he was locked up on charges related to the incident.

RF Fayette St Bleydlemen Hall Griffin Ed McCracken

City police court slate of rival nominations outlined

Puc tM OUT G Pettijohn the defeated council candidate is slated for city prosecutor at the police court, a position once held by Judges Whalloo and Stubbs. Gus Schmidt, anti Bookwalter Republican and brother of ex treasurer William Schmidt, seeks Republican Board of Works membership. Capt Ripley of No 24 engine house may be promoted toward assistant chief or chief if Thomas Barrett is not restored. Jim McCrossan backs for market master, Capt Dawson now bailiff eyes Police court headship under Martin Hyland, who is likely kept. Mike Raftery to stay as assistant bailiff. If Capt Kruger becomes police superintendent, Sergt Boylan or Sergt Cibily may fill Kruger’s vacancy. Giblin and Boylan long time, capable Democrats from ward 12 and ward 11 respectively.

Pettijohn Thomas Barrett Jim McCrossan Dawson Martin Hyland Hyland Mike Raftery Capt Kruger Sergt Boylan Ciblly Giblin

Wealthy Cincinnati man's son found dead in Ohio River

The body of Henry Dixon, 25, son of J W Dixon a wealthy expressman of Walnut Hills Cincinnati, was found in the Ohio River at Jeffersonville Indiana on Thursday morning. He had been in town for several weeks and was said to have been drinking heavily. He left Cincinnati under troubling circumstances and is believed to have fallen into the river.

Jeffersonville Ind Henry Dixon J. W. Dixon Walnut Alls Cincinnati Ohio River Cincinnato

Diamond Importer Promises Stock Offer at Monument Place

J P Mullally of 2 Monument Place promotes his Diamond Importer business and invites Fort Wayne buyers to examine his real estate stock and capital offerings claiming large inventory and potential profits with a suggested ten percent return, noting heavy election betting this year.

Fort Wayne Tate J. P. Mullally Monument Place

Scenes in the Hall of Sighs as City Hall staff near exit

The Bookwalter era ends with the detent war in city hall. Comptroller Brewing tears up old documents in the Hall of Sighs while staffers, including the Board of Safety, exchange quiet farewells and jokes about future moves. Officials voice mixed resolve and a wary hope for successors as permits and burial records pass in a tense farewell.

Bookwalter Willamenn Street Department Howard Smock G. A. Muller Health Department H.W. Green George M. Catton J. D. Johnston Carter St. Ita

Judge Whallon Wears New Smile After Court Return

A distressed look faded as Judge Whallon appeared in the police court room with a cheerful smile. Friends greeted him warmly during a triumphant walk from the car to the station, marking his return to the bench for another term.

Senator Hendee Comments On City Race And State Outlook

Senator Hendee says Ander son is calm despite city election tensions and predicts a strong gubernatorial race with candidates Taylor Gilbert and Hanly, while Kittinger aims for re election. He notes Bookwaller’s city defeat reflects local fears and believes the Taft outcome hinges more on individuals than party. The discussion ends with a move to the Columbia club dinner.

Anderson B. E. Hendee Billy Taylor Gilbert Hanly Kittinger Andersson Ins Senate Bookwaller Teault Indiana Columbia Club

Wages Increased by Pacific Express Workers

Salt Lake City report says the Pacific Express company on Harriman lines raised wages by 3.5 dollars a month for men agreeing to deal individually rather than through a union. The mountain region organized three months ago with a 20 percent demand.

Salt Lake City Utah Pacific Express Company Harriman Lines

Jobs After Layoffs Prompt Varied Plans Across City

Former city employees, facing a halt in Hay Day operations, discuss future paths. Clerks and inspectors name plans from chicken farming to banking, with several undecided or considering business propositions. Some anticipate rest, others aim to resume professions or join private firms.

They Profit You They Pay You They Save You Money

An enterprising business arms of Indianopolia advertises in The Sun, urging readers to compare offers across columns. The notice emphasizes savings, value, and consumer deals across multiple ads. It signals a lively local marketplace with emphasis on price and service.

Indianopolia THE SUN

Bootyle ss Bicyelemen Morgan and Bimon

Two thieves roamed Indianapolis streets stealing from George J Hammel's grocery and Guy Busgett's shoe store. Officers found shoe pairs and scattered baskets along the route. Shoes recovered. only minor cash loss reported.

Bicyelemen Morgan Bimon Indianaplars George J. Hammel Mansaachusetts Ave Mts Ayland 466 & Missnurtoy Guy Busgett

Ex-Lieut. Gov Tillman Cleared in Editor Murder Case

Ex-Lieut. Gov. Tillman was found not guilty of the murder of Editor Gonzales after a jury verdict delivered Thursday afternoon. Tillman showed emotion upon verdict and was released with a handshake to the judge and jury. Forecast notes showers and cooler weather for Indianapolis and surrounding areas through Friday with temperatures around 54 to 56 degrees.

Lexington Tillman Gonzales da. m Tiltman Indianapolis Indiana

Irish brothers seek asylum and Iowa political push

Michael Lynche-Daun arrives in Indianapolis from Ireland to aid his brother James against Huidah crown persecutions. He faced multiple arrests and detours, missed transport, and extra fares before settling in Indiana prospects. Senator Fairbanks plans speeches in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, signaling a campaign priority for Iowa voters.

Michael Lynche- Daun Indianapolis Ireland James Lynchehaun America Queenstown Fairbanks Iowa Chin Indiana Basure Towa Fairbanks Jef Cedar Rapids Waterloo

Not Yet Appointments From Mayor Holtzman

Mayor Holtzman said he had yet to make any appointments to city posts and would wait until after consulting leading members of the Democratic party. He planned discussions with several party figures Thursday afternoon.

Holtzman Ety Democratic Party Nvat

Death of Mrs Goth in her room at 26 N David Farst

Mrs Goth aged 7 percent? with her son Charles Goth discovered dead on a room floor before noon Thursday. Coroner Tutewller reported heart disease as the probable cause. She is survived by three sons Charles Wilhelm Land Benjamin and three daughters.

Civic Federation In Session Opens Meeting

Chicago October 15 reports a national civic federation conference opening with representatives of capital and labor from across the United States in attendance for Thursday morning proceedings.

Civic Federation Chicago Representativon Capital and Labor United States Felinoal Civic Federion Thoredaymorning

Apples Tap at City Clerk Office In Odd Prank

Fogarty the new city clerk staged a cash taking stunt in the clerk’s office on Thursday morning. Elliott, the former clerk, carried out the same act for Judge Wharton hours later. A barrel of apples stood on tap in the office Thursday afternoon and proved popular.

Whitam Fogarty Charles N. Elliott Elliott Wharton Fogarty

Billingsley Likely Re-Elected Council President

The council gathers Thursday night for the first meeting of the term to organize and receive mayoral guidance. Officers will be elected and James Billingsley is expected to be re-elected as president.

James Billingsley

Inauguration Day Crowds Hear City Voices and Bets

Councilmen Eppert Crall Walrher and Joe Gasper mingle with 108 spectators beneath City Hall windows as talk shifts from politics to weather and petty banter. Crall jokes about beating Deere and Minikan, while Gasper laments the rain and impatience with the crowd.

Eppert Cral Walrher Joe Gasper Biomeong Crall Elke Deere Epper Bo Long

Arkansas man seeks habeas corpus for children Nora and Ors

Dames P Deere of Pulaski County Arkansas files a habeas corpus petition alleging his wife Mrs Guaste Deere and William Maning are unlawfully withholding his children Nora and Ors at Ut Enalishe Ave He seeks return so he can take the children back to Arkansas.

Dames P. Deere Pulaski County Arkansas Nora Ors Guaste Deere Wiliam Maning Ut Enalisheave

White Auto First in Endurance Race in Pittsburg

White No. 5 driven by Webb Jay led the endurance contest to Pittsburg where terminal Stearns 55 collided with a wagon causing a delay. The fragmentary text mentions unrelated business names and places, but the core event is White Auto First with Webb Jay ahead in the Pittsburg endurance race.

White Auto Pittsburg White Webb Jay Stearns

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