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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
10
Col F Freeman of Knightsown, a 46 percent blind man and former national political figure and diplomat, was injured in a college student driven car crash Saturday afternoon at twenty first street. He faced critical injuries but survived initial impact and remains under medical care.
New York Oct 31 3 On motion Miss Gabrielle Townsend Stewart Cleveland Ohio has been admitted to the New York bar She previously made her mark at the Ohio bar She is said to have notable lineage Lord Mansfield was her great grandfather and she plans metropolitan practice Her early life included sociological work and charitable social efforts including a banquet for newsboys where she dispensed apples to the boys in a cautious fashion
The subject, a Civil War veteran who spoke five languages fluently before losing his sight, held various government positions of trust and worked as a traveling salesman. Doctors fear a fracture at the base of the brain with doubtful recovery.
Dr August Greth piloted a cigar shaped airship over San Francisco, steering for two hours before a strong wind forced a landing at the Presidio. The craft suffered minor damage, rescuers saved Greth, and another flight is planned shortly. The balloon measures 049 feet with a 212 horsepower gasoline engine and a total lift near 1400 pounds including ballast and crew.
A veteran lawyer recalls a Louisville case from thirty years ago where lawyers rushed to court during a widow's mourning. He describes arriving at the house with other lawyers, convincing the widow to pursue damages against a railroad, and arranging statements to thwart witnesses. The widow reportedly received just 4.50, illustrating opportunistic tactics.
A distressed Indianapolis man earning weekly wages in a factory was dismissed Saturday night. He spent his entire week’s pay on rent leaving nothing for food for his wife and infant child. Unable to find new work, his wife sought a position to support the family.
Chicago October 19 manufacturers of surgical instruments and wooden limbs plan to raise prices by 19 to 20 percent. A price combine is forming in Chicago as about 300 dealers from the United States and Canada attend a meeting.
In Cincinnati Ohio on October 19 the Miller Johns case saw the jury fail to agree and be discharged. The defendants faced charges of conspiring to extort a bribe from Ryan the turf commissioner. Officials in Washington lament the hung jury as the first postal case to go to trial and fear it may influence other juries. Without new stronger evidence conviction seems unlikely and both defendants may escape punishment.
Secretary Carter of the Alaskan boundary commission told this correspondent that agreement on various claims has been reached. He denied the Saturday report that all states except Portland canal were granted, calling it unfounded and in error.
The Wise county West Virginia mountain disappearance of Eve Wentz, a Philadelphia financier, prompts Daniel L. Wentz to raise the reward from 5000 to 25000 for a alive return. Authorities doubt murder theories, fearing violent conflict over land trespass and mineral rights.
James Horn an Irvington fireman was attacked by Isaac Baller a nearby farmer who believed Horn planned to kill him. Baller was arrested but Horn escaped during the incident.
Berlin reports a major theater scandal surrounding Agnes Sorma and actor Jerry Walden. Walden’s periodic disappearances disrupt performances, yet his popularity with audiences boosts ticket sales while Sorma signs a long term contract at the Neues theater and seats are booked for six months. Walden plans care to curb his habits amid family background.
Chicago reports organized labor facing a wage crisis and widespread retrenchment. Leaders forecast about 1,080,000 workers will be discharged by year end, with railroads shedding 200,000. Mines, machinery, iron and steel, and building trades also reduce staff amid rising costs.
Capt. Webb visits the Grand Opera House with a furry troupe led by Howlby. animal acts planned with a water tank home between shows. The Amusements Park features vaudeville and a new act titled The Way of the Transgressor with matinee seats in high demand. The Empire introduces Moonlight Minstrel, and The Unique opens anew week.
The weight clash between Young Corbett and Enaliah champion Ben Jordan is finally settled at 126 pounds. Jordan plans to travel to the country this week to begin training. Hayes Valley athletic club of San Francisco has secured the match, targeting December for the bout.
The Sun highlights bargain offers in the display columns from Indianapolis enterprising houses. Read Nina to explore the splendid bargains presented on the flnar page and discover time saving reads and offers.
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