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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
2
A large crowd filled the Capital Avenue carnival Wednesday night with tickets sold by blue-coated soldiers. The stadium nearly full as acts like Che Taloo loop and acrobats thrilled, while the country store and Ferris wheel drew lines, and promoters wore relieved smiles at the crowd’s response.
Dennis Sullivan, a Broad Ripple boat maker and noted local swimmer, resumes charge of the general store at Broad Ripple park after purchasing the business early this week. The Nensing man is a well known figure among park visitors.
A reader shares a health story promoting Postum Coffee as a cure for sick headaches and nervousness caused by coffee. After quitting coffee years ago, she reports dramatic relief, improved well being, and urges neighbors to switch to Postum as a healthier alternative, with a sales pitch for their product and booklet.
Officers of the Mine workers' union plan a nationwide Labor Day drive with leaders addressing events from Streeter to Springfield Clinton Oliphant and Centerville. President Mitchell speaks in Streeter while vice president Lewis goes to Springfield and Secretary Wilson to Centerville. Editor M Sexton of the Mine Workers' Journal travels to Oliphant and Mother Jones is slated to speak in Clinton.
Eugene Zimmerman vice president of the C H D railroad, father of the duchess of Manchester, lies seriously ill at the Food Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati. An operation for a bladder ailment was performed Wednesday at the Queen City club, his sturdy constitution giving hope he will recover though friends are alarmed.
Mrs Frances Steckle wife of a Madison township farmer filed for a temporary divorce under the new law and sought a five year alimony. Soon after her husband Frank Steckle began an absolute divorce suit with sensational charges. She then dismissed her temporary action and the crox complaint remains pending though settlement is hoped and it is believed the couple may resume living together.
A intoxicated man, name not learned, tried to pull down a curtain on a streetcar on Pouladt-Boutd street. He fell headfirst from the open window to the asphalt, then sat in the track smoking a cigar when the car backed. He escaped serious injury, stated contractor. If sober he might have been killed.
After twenty years of waiting and voting special taxes, Bloomington celebrates news that the contract for completing the Indianapolis Southern railroad has been set. A downtown jubilee meeting was held Wednesday night as enthusiasm runs high for new railroad prospects.
James Devlin aged 0 was found dead in bed at his boarding house 1028 California street Thursday by Mrs. Kelly. He returned home Wednesday at around 6 p m complaining of illness and cold and went to bed. City ambulance moved him to the morgue. Dr Mackey judged probable heart trouble.
In Vincennes Indiana on September 2 two men Jobo Langley and Ford Howard were struck by a Boaneville and Terre Haute train while walking along a railroad track after nightfall on the way home from the Oaktown watermelon carnival. Their bodies were found Thursday morning badly tangled.
Coroner Jackson discussed an inquest into the murder of Mrs. Jobs E Pullen and the assault on her husband Henry Z Edson eldest son of ex mayor Franklin Edson. Letters found in Edson’s body point to a years long affair. Clinching statements from Dr Cyrus Edson and Rev John Peters emphasize innocence regarding Mrs Pullen.
President John Mitchell of the union miners urged amiable spirit to avert strikes after reading an interview with Judge Geo. Gray, head of the coal strike commission, who urged arbitration as key to settling labor disputes. He endorsed trades agreements and arbitration between employers as the path to peaceful resolutions.
Kentucky thoroughbreds at Loulaville will supply hover units for Indiana National Guard during autumn maneuvers at West Point. Col. Orin Perry will leave Monday to arrange rental of 10 or more horses for officers and artillery and will visit the proposed maneuvers field. Col. Perry also planned to visit West Point ground.
Sept 2 report says a gasoline stove exploded Wednesday, killing Mrs. John Henderson and badly burning Mrs. Wm. Shaffer, with doctors fearing she cannot recover.
Enolimm Indiana depictions report John Brown, divorced husband of Duchis Brown, firing at his ex-wife in self defense during a dispute. No injuries. Mrs Brown, a prominent citizen, was struck by jealousy and Brown opened fire. The scene described as a tense domestic altercation.
Local Irishmen, meeting at the Occidental hotel, adopt resolutions to publish and broadcast plans to garner sympathy for James Lynchham. They condemn British court actions against Walsh and claim alleged coercion while Lyndehan’s case awaits trial. Addison W. Harris offers to assist pro bono.
A dense black cloud hung over the city Wednesday evening as multiple factories and furnaces emitted heavy smoke. The cloud spread west across the south central area, obscuring visibility a block away while workers continued to operate, creating a citywide spectacle.
About 60 former members of Battery A Endianapolia Mght artillery and the Twenty seventh battery plan a three day reunion with parade, band concerts, speeches, a church service, practice drill, public drill, campfire, business sessions, and trolley rides. Headquarters: armory, Fifteenth and Benate avenues. Estimated 30 veterans living in the city expected to attend.
Elizabeth Broughton seeks a divorce from Samuel Broughton after one month of marriage alleging mistreatment and threats to kill. She says the first incident occurred on their wedding trip and she has been in danger since. She asks the court to grant separation.
Thomas B Lady sought to wed Misa Ganser after a troubled pursuit but Ganser refuses to continue the match. The report notes the prospective bride balked at the altar and the couple’s plans collapsed amid discord.
Sept 3 report from Findlay Ohio notes teenage onion pickers aged seven to thirteen employed in Jerry Bishi’s onion fields east of Findlay struck for a wage raise from three to five cents per bushel. Work halted in the onion patch as negotiations begin.
In Frankfort Indiana on September 1 guards found prisoners singing religious songs and a plan to break out. A wall section was being removed and by nightfall eight inmates would have escaped to freedom from the county jail. One man faced a munter charge and another for intent to murder.
In Brown County near Nashville a man named Went drove a horse into town and faced arrest, a hearing, and acquittal. Anderson Percifield, his defender, bought the buggy and harness for 18 dollars while Harry Mason obtained the horse for 40. Will Whelan of IpManapolia arrived and claimed the property as his. Now the victim seeks redress.
Mrs Blanche Chesebrough Molineux arrives in New York from South Dakota amid reports she obtained a divorce from husband Roland B Molineux. Testimony reportedly taken before a referee in Came tewood South Dakota, and the decree believed granted by Judge Woithng of Desmll, a tow Oaye ago, on grounds of desertion.
The State Use insurance company continues seeking a site for a proposed penitentiary near Indianapolis. Locations examined include the post office area slated for demolition for the new federal building, the Fauvre property at Oto and Merolanate streets, and the K of P property on the triangle at Massachusetts avenue and Pennsylvania street. Officials have not chosen a site yet.
A reader testifies to enduring back pain and kidney issues improved by Dean's Kidney Pills after trying physicians and other remedies. She purchased them at a local drug store and reports lasting relief, praising the product and its supplier Foster Milburn.
Police report an attempt to burn the residence of Mrs R C Dunlap occurred Wednesday on Michigan Avenue. Officers Morgan and Simon investigated after a report of a burglary and twice checked the house, finding entry through a window and items disturbed, but no one was found and no serious damage occurred.
In Peru Indiana a frightened horse drawn car along Main Street caused Samuel Glassburn a wealthy farmer residing nearby to be tossed from the carriage when the horse bolted after an electric car. Glassburn was left lying in the street with his family left to care for him.
In Honolulu Sept Walter Wail Brewster of a notable Filtzapeth lineage in New Jersey is engaged to a member of the Ah Fong family. The article traces Wing Ah Fong father of 18 daughters, his marriage histories and rise from a China-born trader to wealthy sugar investments, highlighting Pacific Island connections and social standing.
Gurney Brown, 15, delivering goods, was struck by a fast Panhandle train while crossing tracks at New Castle Indiana. The wagon split in two, hurled 40 feet, and the horse injured. Brown escaped uninjured despite the deadly crash moment.
Illinois National Guard members to be taken to the St. Louis Exposition next year at state expense. Army encampment will occur before, and troops will camp on the exposition grounds for four weeks. Also mentions local business ads and child soothing syrup.
Special trains run Sunday Sept with routes to Terre Haute Madison Cincinnati and return fares from Indianapolis at 1.00 25 28 125 dollars. Excursion trains depart 6:20 and 7:15 p m with limited stops and local fare for unticketed riders.
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