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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
3
In Blandieville Alabama on September 5 George Houser aged 80 hanged himself from a tree. A widow had previously sued him for breach of promise which was settled out of court. He was later sued again for breaking the widow's heart, and these troubles are believed to have driven the suicide.
A unknown black man attacked Mrs. Margaret Gerahn, a white widow, in her Armourdale home. He escaped to the Kansas River and drowned himself rather than face possible lynching as a crowd gathered at the bank. Mrs. Gerahn was seriously hurt but expected to recover.
Argust Pommering, employee of Veina company, slipped while delivering 4 barrel of winewar on South Street and broke his right leg. Dr Mackey and city ambulance transported him to City hospital.
Mia Cerrence McGraw of 106 Concord says three years of back pain and rheumatic symptoms eased after taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huder’s store. She reports improvement within days and full relief after the course, with Buffalo sellers listed as sole U.S. distributors.
Wis Sept 3 Mrs Frank Bartlett died after beefsteak lodged in her throat during dinner on Wednesday. Medical attempt to remove the obstruction was made but death occurred shortly after the choking incident.
The City hospital physicians form a group named Hospital Clippers to set fashion with new haircuts. They promote styles like the two crown, a midway, and the nine traces, clipping crowns and shaping heads amid neighborhood patrons.
Pittsburg leaders push to secure the Republican national convention in 1906. Marcus A. Hanna would back a move to place the gathering in the great manufacturing city. Businessmen are being canvassed to cover anticipated expenses. success hinges on local support.
Robert Leavenworth a Chicago tobacco company salesman was seized at Union Depot by a young woman who mistook him for her brother Charley. She kissed him several times before realizing the mistake. The trio of girls apologized and left him to recover.
The body of reputedly the world’s largest man, known as Big Joe Grims, could not fit the crematory oven in Cincinnati. Undertakers measured his immense size and noted measurements such as six feet tall and a substantial waist, delaying cremation while arrangements were planned.
On horseback he will stump the state. Rock Island nearly elected an Independent mayor last spring and will announce a campaign for governor. In Boston, Sept 5, Miss Sadle Knowlton began a 1.00 mile ride on her bicycle to chase the present record, facing Miss Margaret Gast of New York who holds the diamond century mark.
In Goedelsville a mob of men and boys tarred and feathered Samantha Gage, 30, amid rumors and villagers watching her movements. In Marshfield a logging train accident killed Fannie Bickford and H. Gillyon, with Rickson's husband and the train engineer present.
Burglars entered the home of Mrs FE J Morris at 11 Vermont Street Friday evening and secured about $10 in cash. The house was ransacked but the family slept through the incident and woke to the break in the morning.
Births listing multiple families with names and addresses including Olroda and Eva Carisello in Ogden avenue, George D. and Mary Geisler on 21 W Morreat, and others. Deaths from heart disease and tuberculosis listed with names and ages. Marriages of Charles Brogamaon Jr. and Mary S. Dean among others. Building permits issued for residences and repairs with filing addresses and estimated costs. Details include infant and domestic notices, residents at Liberty Street, Missouri Street, and Hope Street, with specific ages and occupations where shown.
An old advertisement-like piece touts Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for nervous and constitutional trembles and blood issues. It lists symptoms such as short breath, paleness, and fainting, claiming powerful results from the product and urging women to seek relief and vitality through its use.
A sun weighing 18 pounds was born this week to Mr and Mrs L Eubrise in Pittsfield Massachusetts. The oversized birth is claimed to be Berkshire county's largest. The article notes complications during delivery and mentions involved locals, including Millett of the city.
An Indianapolis market report lists wholesale prices for poultry, eggs, meat cuts, and groceries as paid by 23 shippers. It details ranges for butter, cheese, coffee, oysters, fish, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, and spices, with dozens of specific items and vendors noted.
A large four master schooner foundered Saturday morning near the southeast Nantucket area with topmasts slanting from the water. No trace of the crew has been found and officials believe the vessel was struck and lost in fog.
In Martinsville Indiana on September 5 council debates revoking gas and electric privilege grants to investors Cass Connasur and Merril Moores of Indianapolis. The Davis group had begun rebuilding gas and electric works after a $20,000 outlay, but a $35,000 bond for a hot water plant was not posted, blamed on modern equipment availability. The matter is postponed until next week.
In Glencove, NL, the open amateur championship tourney finale featured Travis of Garden City facing B. Ms. Byers of Allegheny. The result was uncertain with Travis favored by bettors but at modest odds, Byers the runner up.
Amelia Mueller, 45, drowned in a Philadelphia bathtub on Friday after a prior failed attempt in her home. An hour later her 19 year old son attempted to drown himself in the same tub but was stopped after a struggle with two policemen.
Attorney George A night, longtime adviser to Charles L. Fair, returns from the east and asserts the alleged will forgery could not stand. He notes experts offered to draft any will for Young Fair as the matter of his inheritance surfaced. In another item, a trolley collision near Schenectady Hall left a conductor dead and others injured on Saturday.
Markets closed due to trade restrictions and labor disputes. Reports show Chicago grain futures, livestock quotes, and butter prices amid general trading disruption. Indianapolis listings reflect cattle, hogs, and sheep prices with steady to higher tendencies amid regional activity.
Grain prices steady on Wheat and Corn with mixed No 1 and No 2 reds and whites, inspections noting rejected cars and total car count. East Buffalo and East Liberty livestock receipts show varied prices for cattle, sheep, lambs, and hogs, with ranges across heavy and light classes.
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