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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1903

Page

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Manly Ramsey Dies After Prolonged Suffering

Dr Kiser of City hospital described the case of Wills Ramsey who died Friday afternoon as among the saddest he has encountered. The doctor said Ramsey bore intense suffering bravely and moved nurses and staff to tears. Ramsey’s body was shipped to Knightstown for burial Saturday.

Wills Ramsey Kiser City Hospital Ramsey Payiclat Milo Ramesy Knightstown

Tyndall Elected Chairman of Prohibition City Committee

Jesse M. Tyndall, manager of Protective Fo ciety, elected chairman of the prohibition city committee at a freetier headquarters at 72 Claypool. Final arrangements named Benjamin F. Beerroad as at large and William A. Moore as city convention nominee. Tyndall succeeds Dr. P. McNab who resigned due to removal from the city.

Jesse M. Tyndall Prohibition CTY Committee Jesse M Tyndall Delaware Promiistum Claypool Tyntall Protective Fociery Benjamin F. Beerroad Wilam A. Moore Everrond Montezimst Vonnerut Hardware Company Tyndall P. McNab

Day Nursery Association Plans Great Fair

The Day Nursery Association announces a big fair to raise funds and support. After reorganization last spring it resumes active work seeking a desirable home and proceeds from a sale in Tomlingen slated for late October. A women’s meeting is set at 10 a.m. at the home on Russell Ave.

Tomlingen Gig Russell Ave

State fair pumpkin show to draw Columbus riders

Columbus residents will travel to Indianapolis to view the state pumpkin show aboard Interurban cars. Completion of grading and track work on the Columbus extension of the Indianapolis and Franklin line is near. Meter installation in the power house at Columbus remains, with the line expected to be fully operational by the fifteenth after weather delays.

Columbus Agedianapolis Indianapolis

Asked for chew led to arrest in Toledo

In Toledo G Zepa notes a man asked a stranger for a chew of tobacco and was arrested after the incident. Swartz tried to borrow a mouthful from Fred Reaf, drew an officer’s interest, and was charged with begging.

Toledo Zepa Swartz Fred Reaf Reaf

Newer liner advertisements on ninth page today

Classifieds note rooming house for rent and job ads including help wanted for a dining room girl cook and dishwashers. An offer to distribute samples and a wallpaper store sale are listed among the readable lines.

Girl in Ten Foster Homes in Six Years

Jane Wilson, a ward of the Board of children's guardians, has lived in ten homes over six years. Neighbors say she disrupts other children and she has been at the guardians’ house for three weeks. On Saturday she appeared in Judge Stubbs' court with no disposition yet made. Little is known about her case.

Jane Wilson Board of Children’s Guardians Board of Guardians Hore Qaid Stubbs

Secretary Downing Exults Over Fair Entries And Rail Access

Secretary Downing of the State fair board reports record entries and strong railroad plans. He notes broad interest and says Panhandle company has arranged special trains on Wednesday and Thursday nights to aid theater goers and other events, expressing optimism about the fair preparations.

Downing State Fair Board Panhendro Company

Diamond dealer invites buyers from Amsterdam lettered importers

An invitation from J. P. Mullally an importer based at 28 Monument Mall Kat at Kitiamani Broa appears as a sales notice. The宣 masthead references a call to stock a carata of rough diamonds after returning from the diamond markets and offers to show and explain the selection.

Amsterdam J. P. Mullally Monument

Hartman Dairyman Theft Involving Schroeder Boy

A 11 year old, Willie Schreeder, confessed at Palice station to stealing about 86 dollars from dairyman Henry Harriman. George Iver and others also implicated in the thefts. The youths spent the money on candy, watermelon and treats while the plan was organized by the group. The case will be heard by Judge Brubbs on Tuesday.

Httle Willie Schreeder Palice Station Whyte Sehroeder John Sehroeder Banesh Omeer Green Aenry Harrian Dairyman George Iver Aytesia Schroeder Hartman Wile I Schroeder

Married in the Very Top of the Court House

In Terre Haute on Sept 5 Charles Thom son Fairbanks and Reasle Wilson Pimento were wed atop the courthouse at noon with Tustica W. A. Church officiating. Bride’s sister Mise Loki Wilson, elevator man William Cook, and janitor Hedgrs attended as spectators.

Terre Wate Cals Fair Grounds Charles ©. Thomson Fairbanks Reasle Wilson Pimento Court House Fort Alove Tustica W. A Mise Loki Wilson William Cook Hedgrs Jobe

King of Gamblers Hawkins Loses Real Estate Fortunes

Chicago September 3 The final chapter in the career of George V Hawkins once dubbed the king of gamblers closed as his real estate holdings including a famed residence were transferred to John J Michell at the final trust and savings bank for 654100 He could not redeem the property once valued at about four thousand dollars noting his legends of gambling all failed as he was later declared bankrupt with debts of unknown size

Chicago George V. Hawkins Famoity John J. Michell Truat and Savings Bank Henkini

Bomb destroys German steamer Pyrges in Black Sea raid

Berlin reports in the Tageblatt that a German steamer named Pyrges was blown up by a Macedonian bomb squad during a Black Sea attack. The raid left the vessel with a damaged crew and unclear casualties.

Berlin Tageblai Black Sea

Hawthorne Arrested After Knife Threats in Neighborhood

John Hawthorne faced police court arraignment after Friday night disturbance and a threat to his wife. His wife testified fear for her safety. Judge Whedon set $19 for drawing a knife and costs for drinking, with a 40 day remaining term.

John Hawthorne Bates Whedlon

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity

Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Sept 6 calls for partly cloudy and threatening conditions, probably no rain. Tonight and Sunday will be cool. At 7 a m temperature was 56, at noon 75, at 2 p m 71. Generally fall and cooler in Indiana and adjacent states with northerly winds.

Indianapolio Vicherry Indiana

Business Continues at Union Stockyards After Fire

The Union stockyards resume operations despite a fire that destroyed cattle pens. Reconstruction is led by H C Grinwold, traffic manager, who was in charge during the blaze. Grinwold arrived with fire wagons and immediately oversaw safeguarding transfers of cattle and shipments. President B K Rowland was abroad in the east at the time.

H.C. Grinwold Abs Mr. Griswold Rowd Ume

Requisition Requests for Curt Rows Return to New Castle

Requisition papers prepared on Gry. Yates of Ilmote for Curt Rows return to New Castle Indiana. Toss held at Gravite City for alleged assault on Miss Mantle. Swelgart at New Castle requisition made in the case involving Robert S. Hunter.

Carl Rose Gry Yates Ilmote Curt Rows New Castle Ind Toss Gravite City Miss Mantle Swelgart New Castie Robert 8. Hunter

Italian Section Hands Crushed In Sleeping Car Crash

One man killed and five injured when a switch-crew collision on the Panama Railroad near Irvington crushed passengers asleep in a camp car. Tony Leon 26 died instantly. Ane Leon and Mariano Pavia among the injured, with others badly hurt and neglected at the scene.

Irvington Tony Leon Joe Ane Leon Toni St. Vincent's Hospital Pazzio Dors James Deurfeau Ony “Dore Parzio Mariano Pavia Ama Columbus Opon Toney Lean Haberth Rarsig Brother

Photographer Dugie arraigned on threat letter charge

Francis W. Dugie a New York photographer was arraigned Saturday before Magistrate Cornell charged with writing a threatening letter to Bee Félary estate Tay. He was sent to Orlevue hospital for a sanity examination.

New York Francis W. Dugie Corneil Bee Done Cornell Orlevue Hospital

Embezzlement Charge Faces Mizner in Court

James Mizner sits in jail on embezzlement charges involving funds from a labor union he belonged to. Arrested Saturday by Constables Davis and Huston, he allegedly fled from a second‑story window while on the way to fetch his coat. Accused of turning union proceeds from a sale to the union and receiving tickets from Hardwood finishers, Mizner promised settlement to the union.

James Mizner HSM Labor Union Davis Wid Tuston Justice Rhenperd Tnion Huston N. Senate Mizner Migner Bel International Amores Davis

No socialism at prom gram sparks outcry at onion smoker

A fragmented report describes Wil Bowen attempting to join a Paperhanger onions smoker event at the Century building. He was confronted when it emerged the gathering carried a political message. Authorities or organizers indicated socialism was not welcome.

Wil Bowen Bowen Watt

Elevator Strikes Back Delays Court House Work

A stubborn elevator at the county courthouse stalled on Bob Comer’s vacation day, keeping Judge Stubbs off the bench as officials tried coaxing it to move. Custodian Osborn hired elevator doctors who calmed the balky shaft, and it gradually resumed service Friday afternoon.

Bob Comer Court House Bob Fea Stubbs Clerk Joiner Ruvenile Court Osborn Rudge Stubs Tomer

Elevator ordeal at courthouse stalls as fuse fails

Latter Casey Kimball and two assistants with six prisoners, three white and three colored, are trapped in a courthouse elevator cage between the basement and first floor when the fuse for the power switch burns out. The car jerks, tossing Casey and two prisoners against the elevator walls while others are pushed aside. A switch, then assistance arrives and all are freed.

Casey’ Kimball Court House Jafler Turnball Casey

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