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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1903

Page

3

Insanity and Death Told After Ghostly Prank

A Jacksonville society woman died after a frightful prank by Edward McKenzie a former bank guard from Florida. He used a skeleton and phosphorus to simulate a ghost provoking hysteria on Ada Henshaw on the Palmetto hotel veranda. McKenzie fled to Fernie B C where detectives captured him. The father of the victim vows full prosecution.

Brokane Wash Edward McKenzie Bank Gardler Jacksonville Fln Fernie B.C Palmetty Hotel Ada Henshaw McKenzie Tandical Institute Wcekeleton Akeleton Mise Henishisy Groan Muntar McKenzie Ned Aner Lan

Delaware man arrested in Oregon for forgery

George Myre of Delaware was arrested in Columats on a charge of passing forged one dollar notes. He allegedly used the name W A Hall and is related to the late Judge Homer Sarper and Carrie Mills. A mis described elderly fortune related to the affair remains unclear.

Columats Ore George Myre Delaware W. A. Hall Carper Homer Sarper Mra Carrie Mills Aluatra Society Utree Oyestra Carpellina

DYNAMITED THE RIVER AND FOUND TWO BODIES

Police hunted the river to recover Miss Idly Cody who died by her own action, and another body believed to be a wealthy stock man named Jones. Two deaths linked, losses abroad, amid a cascade of names and places from a chaotic report.

Des Moines Idly Cody Miss Cody Jones

Morgan at Cleveland Arrives With Noted Party

A party led by J. P. Morgan and including Chas Ranier Fox Aiorsle Genie Havens W Weekes and Dr Henry Polk of New York along with A W Hickox of Cleveland arrived by special train over the tile Shore on Saturday morning in Cleveland.

Morgan Cleveland Ort J. P. Murkan Chas, Ranier Fox Aiorsle Genie Havens W. Weekes Henry Polk New York A. W. Hickox Tinke Shore SW York Art South Sharon Europe Frm St. Raul Mixnaurt Pacific My. Rteel WEY Preserred Bey T Vinestre

Opera House Burned in AQHNETOWN Fire

A Saturday morning blaze engulfed the Opera House block in AQHNETOWN destroying the building. Authorities reported extensive damage and listed damages at 910 to 900 dollars while investigators review the cause.

Opera Jose

Bechtel Family Involved in Allentown Murder Verdict

The coroner's jury verdict in the death of Mims Mabel Bechtel finds she was murdered in her home. The jury names Mrs Catherine Bechtel, Myrtha Bechtel, Jon Bechtel, Charles Bechtel, and Alois Eckstein as actors after the fact. Warrants issued. Bechtel and others held on bonds while John and Charles Bechtel remain jailed.

Allentown Get Mims Mabel Bechtel Catherin Bechtel Myrtha Bechtel Jon Bechtel Charles Bechtel Alois Eckstels

Tomlinson Hall Fire Traps Firemen In Front Entrance

A rear entrance at Tomlinson Hall became a fire trap when a small blaze started Saturday noon. Firemen forced entry, cuts and axes freed the way, and the blaze was soon extinguished with minimal damage.

Tomlinson Hall

People of Zion City Not Expected to Die

In Dowle's Zion City Oct 1 reports say deaths are rare as Dr Dowle heals. The town relies on an underaker from Waukegan for funerals held quietly, often at night, with few notices. Zion City’s cemetery sits amid the old empire, while the Zion Clip paper never prints death notices.

Wactegan Dowle Zion Gald Helleverx P'Eople Ikudo Skein Thorn Zion City Waukegan Oonderaker Que Howie Revher Chicago Mas Carl Struck Cme Palive Bian City Bat Zionchy Tte Pawe Mylo Dawle Zion Clip

President Sitchall Sick in Mitchell Hotel

President John Sitchall of the United Mine Workers is ill at his Mitchell hotel and has canceled engagements. Doctors fear appendicitis and he has postponed his New York visit.

Boranton John Sitchall United Mine Work Era Hs Hag New York

Lou Dillon Persists Through Halter Mile in Transit

Lou Dillon, the trotting queen, shipped from Memphis to New York with the C K G Bilinge stable. She completed a mile on a halter with her valet Tammy Waugh aboard, demonstrating easy control as the stable prepares for November speed events.

Memphis Jenn Lou Dillon New York C K. G Delny Tammy Waugh Palace

Fastest murder trial in White Plains ends in four hours

In White Plains Oscar Borgstrom was tried in under five hours before Justice Gaynor. Borgstrom, who cut his wife’s throat and attempted suicide, was found guilty and sentenced to die in the electric chair in December. The principal witness was his young step-daughter Freida Lobeck describing the crime with vivid detail.

White Plains N.Y Gaynor Oscar Borgtarom Borgstrom Freida Lobeck

Policeman Fires on Suspect During Arrest

Lawrence bid report states Policeman Henry Rlet shot and wounded Doc Smiley while attempting to arrest him Saturday morning. Smiley attacked the officer and allegedly worsened old grievance, prompting the use of a firearm.

Lawrence Bung Ort Tey Henry Rlet Doc Smiley Amiley

Cardinal Gibbons Narrowly Escapes Car Accident

BaltimoreMd October 1 Cardinal Gibbons and Rev T Fletcher rector of the cathedral were riding to a funeral when a streetcar driver failed to stop. The car struck the Cardinal's carriage tearing a wheel and throwing them from their seats. Both were uninjured.

Baltimore Gibbona Rev. T. Fletcher E. Prestons Cardinal Fisher Fletcher

Brother arraigned on charge after sister burned

Emma Lega testified that Georgi Lega heated a poker and burned both of her arms from shoulder to elbow while she lay in bed at about eight o clock. She said he then attacked her again as she screamed, nearly burning her night dress open. He refused to waive trial.

Epringabeld Gok Georgi Lega Heegan Legge Megaint

Body in Ashes Near Velwe City and Local Kills

The charred remains of Justus Merwle from Dee Moines were found in ashes of a haystack near Velwe City on Friday, a grip near the site aided identification. A village blacksmith allegedly killed himself Saturday to avoid arrest for a prior charge, after a spree in Weet Jefferson. In Mexico a miner named Dumbacher is reported murdered. his body or materials believed linked to an ongoing investigation.

Dubuque Justus Merwle Wealing Dee Moines Velwe City bin Mone Aston Jefferson Tydy Aliot Iimself Mexico San Francisco Dumbacher Teat Minaitan Viewcomtul Kitson Tralety Ageney

New Governor for Hawaii Fact Text

A garbled historical note reports a shift in Hawaii governance with Sanford Pe Dede named as governor. It mentions George R. Cutter present in some capacity and a ceremonial transition date, but the text is fragmented and difficult to interpret. The document centers on leadership change and formal acceptance.

Warhington Dietmer Dude Entoa Goorre R. Cutter Sroremyy Marat

Two Thieves Drowned Near Lake Hemidji Incident

In Fridne a pair of thieves, Glen Adu and Charles Gregory, attempted to flee across Lake Hemidji but drowned after the craft capsized while rowing away with stolen goods. Local authorities reported the near-tragic pursuit and loss of life.

Paul Glen Adu Charles Gregory Hemidji

Waylaid and Killed in Kentucky Crime Report

In Tennytan, Kentucky, a fatal shooting occurred near Wilhwrst, ten miles west of Jackson. Authorities report the murderer as a suspect named Joie Garrett. The incident, described in fragmented OCR, centers on a confrontation that left one person dead and others shaken.

Teningtan Mme Perton Wey Joie Garrett Wilhwrst Jackson

No Time Wasted on Cause of Tad Barks and Ailments

Fragmented OCR describes various garbled phrases about health remedies and kidney pain. It mentions Tad, Timianapolis, Prague, and Merchant names in a jumble, with references to marines and a medical angle. The text is unreadable in parts but signals a chaotic health related item with scattered proper nouns.

Births and Deaths and Marriages A Fragmented Note

Fragmentary birth and death notices with scattered names and places, many garbled. Mentions Vila ey cal Grito Twenis third and Delamareesig ben, Jobn Moore, Salts Mar, Mary Bo Manet, and Stand Up for Indianapolis amid garbled references to permits and local ads.

Vila Ey Twenis Delamareesig Ben Chasey Eile Kefellberr Font Hedi Hernan Lotephies Gel Buy Aline Jobn Moore Bartle Greeny Veney Mary Bo Manet Atonfery

Fatal Ax Attack Shocks Petersberg Community

In Petersberg Indiana on a Friday afternoon a family dispute ended in tragedy when George swung an ax at his mother and was struck from behind by his father. The blow caused a fatal head wound to the mother. Andrew K Tenkins and George were involved in the incident.

San Petersberg Ind Andrew K. Tenkins George Ms Parent Wil Thean

Setback for Dan Cupid in Local Court Case

A judge sentenced the accused, identified as Mes Corte, after a dramatic courtroom moment involving an offer to marry. The plea for release was denied, with the court deeming the offense too serious for lenient resolution. The incident centers on a proposal interrupted by legal action toward Mrs. Anna Maa Slam.

Dan Cupid Sloperer Mes Corte Anna Biatak Uteerie

Graft Charge In Milwaukee Prison Case

A garbled report from Milwaukee indicates a graft case involving a former prison official and an arrest on charges of abduction or abuse of power. The record mentions an Orr arrest and outcomes related to Parks Convicted and a man named Bamiel sentenced to prison for extortion or related crimes in October.

Parks New York Bamiel A Vara Anton

Tornado kills three in Hydro suburb near Oklahoma City

A tornado devastated Hydro late Friday night, killing three people and injuring several others as it demolished most homes in the area. Emergency crews reported extensive damage across the town, with residents left assessing wreckage and responders rushing to assist the injured.

Oklahoma City Hydro

Indianapolis Jobbing Market Poultry Eggs and Dairy Prices

Prices for poultry eggs butter and cheese show wide ranges for ships and buyers in Indianapolis. Trade terms cover turkey ducks geese turkeys, full cream cheese, canned oysters, hams, bacon and lard, with numerous commodity items and wholesale rates across meats, fish and produce.

Turkey New York F.C. K

Coal Prices and Suppliers in West Virginia Counties

A fragmented list of coal products and prices from several counties in West Virginia and nearby regions. Items include smokeless and coke varieties with per ton and per bushel rates, supplier names, and delivery terms. Prices range from around 3.75 to 9.00 per unit, with notes on delivery in bags or dumped into cellars and extra charges for hauling or ground-floor delivery.

Amphelern Cannell Bloseburg Ohio Jackson Kanaw

Indianapolis Live Stock Market Slump Reflects Dull Demand

Wholesale cattle and hog prices slide as market remains dull in Indianapolis with many cattle unevolved and sales at lower levels. Good to choice steers and heifers show limited demand while packers move small lots. sheep and lambs steady to active further east at Buffalo and Chicago markets.

Indianapolis Madius Ve Ashe East Buffalo Buffalo Prima Stevers Cale Mikera Taft Culir Brisa

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