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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
2
Asheville N C Oct 16 two hundred members of the Sunshine society will fund a monument for the late Bil Nye. The public will be asked to contribute as well. The monument is expected to cost about 10000. Sunshine society has branches in several states.
L HR Ostendorf plan to send a 45 piece band from Indianapolis to the St Louis exposition as Indiana’s official representative band. Adolph Rosambecker of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will direct and prepare the band for the event.
Clarksburg October 16 Federal Judge Goff ruled that the West Virginia railroad company must not eliminate in distributing care but that all must share equally. The decision followed a suit brought by Kingwood coal company against the railroad.
The council held a reorganizational meeting on Thursday night. James Moriarity was elected president amid a struggle for power within the body. The new president will appoint council committees at the Monday meeting, with likely shifts in finance and railroad chairmanships and key leadership among the Democratic members.
Oct 16 Madrid announces Dowager Queen Christina will make a grand balloon ascent Sunday. The ascent will be supervised by French captain Gaston who recently conducted three ascensions in Madrid. One gentleman will accompany the queen mother.
Vice-President Wilson indicated a likely general strike to begin Monday in the western coal fields if negotiations fail. About 23,000 miners in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and New Mexico would be affected as President Mitchell moves from Chicago to direct the walkout. The miners seek higher wages, shorter hours, abolition of slip payment, and improved mine ventilation.
Oct 16. The jury found Frank Clark guilty of murder in the death of Miss Ollie Hess. He faces the death penalty as the case nears sentencing while medical staff report her condition critical and possibly terminal.
An advertising agent traveling through the west conducted a straw poll in a Pittburgh restaurant. He interviewed 23 men and found nine used Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to ease indigestion, stomach trouble, or heartburn, with several praising relief and regularity while traveling.
An English village near Carnforth preserves Washington family history. Laurence Washington, great great grandfather of George Washington, was born in a manor at Bulbourne before the family spread to Northamptonshire and America. The local church bears records and a stone shield with the Washington coat of arms, suggesting the lineage’s deep roots and a possible link to the American flag.
In Springfield on Thursday night 16 year old Herbert Hall shot and seriously wounded his mother Mia Hall and Charles W Harley the lover of his sister Jennin then killed himself. He had typhoid fever months earlier and officials suspect mental illness from the disease.
Chicago reports a matrimonial contest where Sadie Wright of Kankakee defeats her sister Lucy in a race for marriage amid a series of odd events. An aunt’s will offered a $2000 legact to the niece who marries with paternal approval. A special train carried the groom and a dramatic chase preceded the wedding as the sisters vie for the altar.
Chicago Oct 15 A sleeping Nicholas Fenn of Minneapolis woke when a fly buzzed in the Grand Pacific hotel corridor. The insect settled on his nose as he clutched his wallet with 18 dollars, triggering a startled struggle that revealed a would be thief fleeing down the hall. Fenn escaped unharmed and credited the fly with thwarting the crime.
Washington reports a rapid rise in exports to China from 11,101,389 to 246,208,915,259 in 1900 and 18,604,350 in 1903 as US moves to the fourth place among China’s import sources. The note hints at tax and labor data and 1970 milestones.
In Columbus Ohio the 16 State Share of health plans to curb sales of toy pistols and explosive appurtenances. The board reports bog persons killed during the last Fourth of July with 100 injured and 1 000 others affected.
A Railway Mall clerk, distressed by indigestion, blood loss, and nerves, credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for restoring health and promotion. He says swapping improper coffee breakfasts for the cereal improved digestion, weight, memory, and work status, rising from 180 to 147 pounds and earning a daytime assignment.
Greenport reports a foolish mashers and huggers episode as three young women in men’s clothing attempted a trampling tour of fun. Misa Murphy, a dressmaker, confronted one wearer who fled after a punch. Policeman Howard pursued the disguisers who spoke to three other women before capture.
An old ad touts East Tron boys shoes described as dependable and long lasting. The copy claims quality under a factory brand from a local shoe store serving a 20-mile area, urging buyers to choose this durable option.
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