16 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
1
Indianapolis officials appointed Capt. Martin Hyland as acting superintendent after Supt Tafte resigned. Hyland, a Republican, serves in acting capacity under Mayor Bookwalter while Mayor Holtzman plans a forthcoming permanent appointment.
A Phoenix dispatch claims robbers halted a Santa Fe train near Ashfork and looted 710000 in bullion though no confirmation exists. Other notes: Viborg bank robbed of 5000, Linn Grove post office theft of 2000, and four men arrested in Woonsocket after offering a bribe to delay police.
Margaret McManus fought poverty and ill health to support her son and aged husband. Her nervous system broke down under constant strain and she was taken to City hospital in a deplorable mental state. Living at 619 West North Street she suffered fits and screams believing danger threatened her child.
Judge Stubbs of the juvenile court heard evidence Friday against George Sprague and Thomas Hendricks two 72yearold boys charged with assaulting Walter Whitehead on his thirteenth birthday near School 44 German avenue and Nineteenth Street. The broken dent and gag wording indicate injuries from an alleged botched attack.
The seventh page features liner advertisements seeking help for a homekeeper, rooms for rent, and a young man’s situation. It asks what today’s listings include and notes various wanted notices.
The article notes Tom Bhatelton handed his resignation Friday morning on the cuff that recorded market master accounts. The cuff, once clean of old records, bears a note from the market master and signals transition to Jim McCrognan of ward 5 who will use a tablet and lead pencil to carry on.
The article notes strong chance that Bertillon clerk McGuff at the police station may be retained by the new administration. Party leaders favor removing the position from spoils. The job requires special knowledge in photography and criminology, months to acquire, or the department may suffer inefficiency.
John Alexander Dowie led a Zionist arrival at Grand Central station at 8 a.m. Friday, greeted by several hundred followers. He was driven to the Print Hotel for rest and retreatment. Early supporters began gathering at 4 a.m. and headed to Madison Square Garden to be fed.
Bloomington man Jesse Boyer, declared lame, deaf, and blind, faced two arraignments for vagrancy after wandering along rail yards. Judge Whallon ordered placement in a suitable institution to keep him safe, noting his fragile condition and desire to depart Indianapolis.
Earl Whetsel of 4% East Washington Street stood charged in a Plainfield case after a break in at a factory office on West Market Street. Police found a combined hammer and jimmy and two revolvers on him when captured inside the office. he claimed the name Henry Snow. Judge Stubbs remanded him to Plainfield for further proceedings.
A fragment of a report describes a difficult day with references to Tam, a city clerk named Pagarty, and a location at IC Way Dard. The text hints at strain and uncertain events without coherent details or dates. Further readable facts are sparse.
In Ballard county Kentucky a Black man identified as Tom Hall was lynched by a mob at Wickliffe after being moved from Paducah where he had been confined for a night keeping. Hall allegedly shot Evnexelt Childrens, a white man, at Kevil last Sunday night.
Indiana politicians push the idea that Fairbanks may accept the president’s offer and seek the Republican vice presidential nomination at the next summer convention. No denial has emerged as chairman Goodrich consults with Fairbanks, while Iowa senators plan speaking dates nationwide to boost the move.
In Cambridge City Indiana, on October 2 a notable ceremony will unveil Monument 10, a memorial to a trotting horse that died years ago. Horseman B Jackson will lead the event joined by prominent horsemen invited to the program featuring speed demonstrations and music.
John Young, 58, a Kentucky ex slave, recounts staying in Indiana after Richmond's surrender. He explains his master kept him until it got too hot, then hired him again for two years. He says he has been sick and ran out of money, prompting his move. He had worked in Indianapolis for years.
John F. Engelke, a delivery clerk at the post office, could not secure a second leave of absence from the U S postal department and resigned. He had previously taken eight and a half months off with Senator Beveridge's help to attend law school in Ann Arbor. Engelke will reenter law school and Professor Harry Pope succeeds him in the delivery duties.
The Sun reports a postal card from a person named Barn, with Ezra dating the card to heaven. The message mentions a plan to place a Red Bug at Dr. Dowie’s ear and to detain Jim and His hand on a return from Sodom-North America, signed EZRA, Heaven.
City finances show only $5,298 available while outstanding bills total $6,458 and the October payroll reached $1,445.90. Election expenses are projected to exceed roughly $12,000, forcing Dunn to defer payment of services until after November.
A fragment from a Washington postoffice report notes no play hours for money order clerks on Thursday. It records totals of money orders cashed in eight hours and mentions a large domestic figure. A separate item reports the death of Mrs. Pur ya non wife of Aasistent-supt Ferguson at her home Friday morning.
In Chicago on October 1, Frank Pavlik alleged his father murdered his mother in Bohemia and killed his wife, while the defendant pleaded insanity. The son named his father as the killer in court proceedings.
A Democratic worker laments Mayor Holtzman’s smaller than expected plurality, noting expectations of a 4,000 to 8,000 range were unmet. The recount and local politics fray as residents discuss revenue and public concerns amid a troubled municipal scene.
Fragmented text appears to reference a police or security incident with unclear names and details. No clear date or location is readable. The piece mentions a suspect possibly not yet captured and references a woman with hair and chairs but offers few concrete facts.
A tale from Justice Sheppard recounts a man named George Washington and a Martha Washington marrying in Indianapolis on a Thursday. The humorous account notes the groom is a colored laborer with five wives over his life and Martha Mitch is cited as the latest, with Martha as the bride.
At St Marys church a 7 30 am service marks the Kasberg family events a silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Joseph Kasberg the renewal of vows by the couple and a marriage of their daughter Miss Stella Maris Kasberg with Edward Arszman A breakfast will follow at the Kasberg home in Alabama Avenue parish life noted as a trusted church family event.
A crowd of several hundred men gathered at the mayor's office door in a tense scene. They sought jobs for themselves or friends, while the mayor tried to reassure them and avoid promising positions. A derailed discussion followed as party loyalty and employment bids clashed, with one criminal figure later noted in federal court records.
Five United States penitentiary mutineers were found guilty in Leavenworth Kansas after an escape on November 7, 190? following the killing of two guards. The jury recommends life imprisonment, not the death penalty. Prisoners named Turner Barnes Frank Thompson Fred Robinson Robert Clark Gilbert Billing, with two others, involved in the breakout.
Fragmented account describes Private Herman capture in Manila, alleged funding of Mindanao government, clash with an epee, and a court scene with Ramitt at the courthouse. Also mentions a factory rope shaper accident and a shoe advertisement segment with various prices and products.
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