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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

Page

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Revolt in Dowie Camp Sparks Exodus to Zion City

Open revolt in John Alexander Dowie s Zion City camp prompts hundreds to return home. Dowie warns of a global influence plan while followers crowd trains bound for Chicago and then Zion City. Several hundred fall ill due to poor安排 sleeping quarters and insufficient food during the departure period.

New York John Alexander Dowie Zion City Emjaly II Zion Chicago Pritay

Extra Session Moves on Isthmian Canal Question

Washington October session rumor outlines Morfic push to force a senate vote on canal status via a resolution to request information from the president or to direct canal construction by the Nicarguan route. Debate looms as Roosevelt’s stance and Cuba treaty issues mix with canal plans, while two damage suits highlight streetcar injuries.

Washington Oet Mor Fic Senate Morgan Tulom House Roosevelt Panama Congress Regelar Seystin de Steed

Board of Works approves staff changes and city works

The Board of Works at Friday's meeting appointed Albert Zearing as exsistant clerk and kept WW Williams as chief clerk. John McGregor asked permission to finish the Southeast avenue improvement, with the matter referred to the city engineer. A representative of Indianapoli moting and fuel Co presented three coal orders for Tomillson Hall, Brightwood Waterworks, and City Hall, some fuel delivered, no contract in place. The board approved water mains extension to Audubon avenue for fire protection at the Board of Children's Guardians Home. Numerous appointments were announced for clerks, inspectors, and foremen across the engineer and street departments.

Board of Works Albert Zearing WW. R. Williams John McGregor Southeastern Ave McGregor Faye Vity Indianapoli Moting and Fuel Company Old Board of Works Ders Tomillson Hall Brightwood City Board of Children’s Buardians’ Home William R. Willams Albert F. Zearing Michi F. Lahay James 5

Amalgamated Copper Cuts Mines Idle Threat Realizes

In Butte Montana on October 3 the Amalgamated Copper Company shut down all its mines delaying thousands of workers. Smelters will close by Saturday night affecting 15 000 to 20 000 men across mines forests and quarries. Public anger rose with chants of Lynch Judge Clancy as crowds faced police dispersal.

Butte Mont Amalgamated Copper Company Boston Montana Hutte Clancy

Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Oct 24 calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday with slowly rising temperatures. Morning 7 a m temperature 36 then noon and 2 p m readings at 47. Winds variable over Indiana and adjacent states with warmer conditions inland.

Indianapolis Indiana

Mayor announces new board selection for nentin

The mayor officially revealed the new board for nentin naming Dra Ernest C. Reyer Albert 2 Kimbertin and Thomas Courtney. The board meets Saturday and Dr Marley J. Spencer will be appointed after hard work for Holtzman’s success.

Eltzman Frias Noon Nentin Dra Ernest C. Reyer Albert 2 Kimbertin Thomas Courtney Pha Marley J. Spencer Sante Ware Wiis Holtzman Wii

Tar and feathers in West Virginia strike action

Women sympathizers of the Ol men's protective union tarred and feathered strike breakers after a Thursday night confrontation. The incident occurred in Bila West Virginia on October 3, escalating tensions as union activity drew local attention and potential legal scrutiny.

Bila W. Va Ol Men’s Protective Union

Woes of a Married Man Seeks Divorce

A man files for divorce claiming four years of marital strife with Mrs. Ringer. He alleges she refused intimacy, threw objects, and kicked him from the home while using vulgar language. The case centers on dissolution of marriage.

Rosa E. Rinc Heavera Ringer Ringir

Liner Advertisements on Seventh Page Today

Notice lists positions and rentals including chambermaid wanted girl wanted boys wanted rooms for rent house for rent nurse wanted situation drug stock for sale and a general notice of all liners on page seven across the newspaper.

Investigation prompts audit of Home Loan and Investment Association

State auditor Bherrick ordered a formal probe into the Home Loan and Investment Association after repeated information requests overwhelmed the office for months. The inquiry aims to produce a report to the auditor by Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.

Bherrick

Barnes Becomes Columbia National President in Shakeup

Mortimer Levering resigns as president of the Columbia national bank to manage a Chicago estate and ends ties with Security trust company. A. A. Barnes elected president, L. P. Newby of Knightstown named vice president. Indiana Lump Coal listed at 3.35 per ton. Pittsburg and West Virginia lump coal at 4.40. EXPIRE COAL CO, Old Main L150, Stout's East Iron Shoes showcase durable footwear with wide sizing options.

Indiana Pittsburg West Virginia Exspire Coal CO

Dunn's Trouble Over Election Pay Faces Legal Fight

Controller Dunn vows to cap pay for election clerks and inspectors at one day despite inspectors asking for two or three days. He cites prior disputes with Controller Trusler and a court ruling against higher pay, while election workers consider contesting the decision.

Controller Dunn Dunn Bir Trusler

Speed test on Marianfelie-Zossen railway hits 180 mph

News from BUZZED BERLIN reports a speed test on the Marianfelie-Zossen electric Railway reached 180 miles per hour on Friday. Indiana Postal Notes appoints Frank T. Perkins as Providence postmaster in Johnson county. Edgerton names A P. Smith as postmaster. New rural carriers listed. Railway mail clerks named. Jimmy Nichols survives a narrow escape on Big Four tracks after a drunken stumble near a crossing. police intervene and he is jailed.

Berlin Marianfelie-Zossen Indiana Frank T. Perkins Providence Johnson County Edgerton A. P. Smith Hugh Grant Bansett South Bend Frederick Parks W. J. Rhine Pennville Mabel C. Young G. Toumg Albion NH. M. Lydick Fort Wayne A. J. Foster Marlon

Fined Crap Shooters at Dan Jackson House Raid

The raid on the house of Dan Jackson, a colored man, led to a lengthy police court session Friday morning. Dan Jackson testified he aimed to tell the truth and claimed no crowd shouting or other gains occurred, while several men—Dave Simpson Tom Mart Frank Souder and George Williams—were each fined ten dollars and costs.

Dan Jackson Jackson Whallon Dave Simpson Tom Mart Frank ‘Souder George Williams

Amateurs Shine At Unique Theater Show

Amateur performers wowed the crowd Thursday night with Dalrewple and Finney in a black-face sketch, Tom Demarce in a negro act, and Tohn Helman dancing. The crowd packed the house and enjoyed the varied acts. The State Tax Board planned a Friday session to codify Indiana tax law amid current confusion.

Bill Dalrewple Finney Tom Demarce Tohn Helman

Forgot to Change Duds and a New Captain’s Paraphernalia

Capt Bolang admits he wears a sergeant badge while Doland recently promoted to captain forgot to don captain gear. Benator Roach of Mount Vernon denies mob talk there, says none at Mount Vernon though morning papers claimed one. Governor’s office heard nothing of Mount Vernon mob but noted North Vernon chatter.

Thad Tam Capt Bolang Doland Serpent Benator Roach Mount Vernon Durbin North Vernon Ind Moach

Craston Blankenship Arrested In Assault Case

Craston Blankenship was arrested on charges of assault and battery after a fight on 9. He claims innocence, but the judge ruled him guilty. Albert Hell suffered a broken jaw amid the confrontation. Minors mentioned, parties described as colored.

Bill Craston Blankenship Ons Whallon Albert Hell

Noble Girl Helps Grandpa With Ashes In Odd Labor

A colored woman named Molly assists her aging grandfather by carrying ashes from a basement to a wagon. The scene, noted by onlookers, shows strong affection and a rare joint task as they prepare for the day’s work.

Colered Wuling Asoes van Vorhls Molly Settles Tim Viel

John McGregor Faces Embarrassing Shave Prank

Harry Adams played a joke on John McGregor by shaving him on Friday at the Board of Works office. McGregor arrived with an unshaven face, drawing Adams’s protest and a lighthearted response from clerks. A collection was taken, each clerk giving one cent, and McGregor accepted the coins as he left.

Harry Adams John McGregor McGregor Adams Mctiregor John

Burglars Steal $159 From Home on English Avenue

Burglars entered through a window at Owen Melree residence 1319 English Avenue Thursday night and took $159 from his pants pocket. Detectives are handling the investigation as they search for suspects.

Owen Melree English-ave

Robert Shaw School Dedicated on Thursday

The new Robert Gould Shaw memorial school at Senate Ave and Walnuter was dedicated with ceremonies. Named to honor Col. Shaw and his death leading colored troops at Fort Wagner, the event included readings from Mrs Horace McKay and reminiscences of his mother.

Robert Gould Shaw Senate-ave Walnuter Col. Shaw Boston Fort Wagner Horo Ife

Hungry thieves raid W. E. Watson grocery store

Thieves pried open the window at Harrison and Jackson streets Thursday night and stole coffee and other provisions worth about 330. Also noted is an indictment of Mrs Rosa Haynes in Indiana for defrauding the government by claiming to be the wife of a deceased ex soldier and drawing his pension. Indiana will be represented at the American health boards meeting in Washington with Drs Harry and Conk.

W. E. Watson Harrison and Jackson Sts Goode Moencie Ind Get Rosa Haynes Samuel Haynes Maynes Indiana American Health Boards Washington, D.C Harry and Conk State Board of Health Canada Mealow

Central chair factory worker faces drunkenness charge in Juventia court

SMEARED Chu Bowers, WM, employed at the Central chair factory, was in Juventia court Friday charged with drunk. He accused Dick Merrick, an induima-ave. svaluan-keeper, of selling Yqwor to minors. Police questioned him after a fellow employee reported Bowers had half a pint of whisky from his tips and smeared his face with paint like an Indian on the war path. The case was taken under advisement for a week.

Chu Bowers Juventia Court Dick Merrick Youn Bowers Lkindian Advir

Dutiful Son Placed on Probation in Juvenile Court

Mrs Anna Rosenburg spoke through Rabbi Messing in juvenile court to defend her son Harry arrested for violating curfew. Judge Stubbs released him on probation under Rabbi Messing's care, noting he had been detained after work at the market.

Anna Rosenburg Stfridimg Harry Stubbs Rabbi Messing

$100 For 100 Days Injury Case Involving McClusky

John McClusky claims payment under Home Mutual Benefit Company accident policy after a stair fall that left him laid up. He alleges the insurer refused or delayed benefits and seeks court relief to force payment of a daily allowance claimed during his recovery.

John McClusky Home Mutual Benefit Company Aayn

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