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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
2
The United Mine Workers of America reports 325,090 members with about 2,000 on strike. Officials boast a massive emergency fund and record revenue of 179,833.67 for the just-ended quarter, signaling a peak in labor peace and financial strength across allied organizations.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers has spent over a month in a Chicago apartment suite drafting a book on trades unionism. A secretary in Indianapolis has kept operations quiet while Parry and Baer names are not mentioned in the manuscript.
In St Louis Missouri two brothers Wille and Benjamin Siligo ages 2 and 26 years were bathing in a river when Wille, who could not swim, went beyond his depth. Benjamin went to help his brother and both drowned. Their bodies were recovered clasped in each other’s arms.
George W Benton named principal of Shortridge High School signaling support for athletics and student enterprises under faculty supervision while two new teachers Marion Schrist and Grace Treplett join the staff. The list notes that last year’s teachers remain at Shortridge.
A black man and companion attempt to sell a dead snake to State geologist Blatchley for the state museum. Blatchley notes the snake was likely dead for about a month and previously thrown out by carnival handlers from their exhibit.
In New York on September 4 W. A. Burden, a stock change member, was tackled by an improvised Yale football team. Necklaces were ripped in the scuffle as supporters cried Over the goal Inc and A touch dew for Yale. Burden quipped about wearing his football togs.
August W. Glosch stabbed George Wolf in Cleveland Ohio when Wolf kissed Glosch’s daughter on a porch encounter. The fight began after a dispute as Glosch and family visited the Wolf home. Wolf suffered four knife wounds to head and neck before Glosch was arrested.
A terse Kansas City report notes John Mitchell May suspends Mr. Mooney as part of an unspecified action. The brief item cites official action and city context with minimal detail.
In Elwood Indiana on Thursday afternoon Fred Wiver accused A. Baker of friendliness with Mrs. Kiser. Baker shot and killed Kiser instantly. The men had prior trouble over alleged flirtations. Mrs. Kiser and her two daughters had left for Marion hours earlier. Witnesses saw Baker fire. a jail lynching fear prompted a local hurried arrest. All involved were prominent Elwood business figures.
Henry Coburn, a prominent Indianapolis businessman, retires after 41 years as head of the Henry Coburn Lumber Company. The Michigan Lumber Company, linked to Coburn, will continue. Under his son Ausaine Coburn, the Coburn firm will cease, and its Georgia Street and Capitol Avenue building will be torn down for a new four story brick wholesale building. The age old structure, built in 1855 by Jano Turner, is noted as one of Indianapolis' oldest buildings and Turner is said to have been the city’s first colored barber.
At Ohio State Fair Republican Day, the event was chaired by Democrat Hon. Lawrence T. Neal. Speakers included Secretary of the Treasury L. Shaw representing President Roosevelt and Myron T. Hertick, Republican candidate for governor. Shaw praised Ohio products, lauded farmers, and urged expanding rural schools and farm accessibility via roads, interurban lines, automobiles, telephones, and free delivery.
Washington reports 41000 names dropped from pension rolls during the year ended June 2 due to death. The period saw 10,101,000 dollars paid to Indiana soldiers as pensions or related benefits.
A Coin woman named Lona, long plagued by dyspepsia and bowel issues, finds relief after trying Grape-Nuts. She initially tolerates a spoonful with milk, then doubles the amount, experiences sleep and pain relief, and over four months returns to strong health and appetite. Her friends credit the product with saving her life.
Mrs Rollie Salisbury of Salisbury Indiana, a city official, seeks divorce on desertion grounds after her husband allegedly confessed he no longer loved her and planned to marry another woman in St Louis once divorced, then disappeared and has not been seen since. The case has stirred social circles. Lady Roberts Injured in London collision leads to dislocation of her collar bone. General-man in-direc tor Zumpe found dead in bed in Munich.
The Park hosts Hi Henrys minstrels with a traditional show and Arthur Deming’s monologue as highlights. Mary Norman debuts at the Grand with caricatures of ultra American Girl type society, while the Manning entertainers promise a strong week and Madame Munlelll performs songs, with a Saturday matinee likely sold out.
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