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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1903
Page
3
Mount Vernon Indiana reports a sensational tale about a white liketh readied dress used by Mixa Lens for a death party. The account describes farewells and swelling talk among attendees including felons, amid a chilling scene surrounding the burial rites.
A woman faced with terminal illness reportedly could not recover and her final days were marked by sorrow, ending in a proposed union that never materialized. The report notes she died of consumption.
In Shmebyville Indiana William Sanders Hattie Talbert and Miss Cochran were arrested for involvement in a plot to throw a newborn into a vault after the child was found dead in an abandoned alley vault about 6 am Sunday. Prosecutor Hack Sheriff Luther and Deputy Andrews led the investigation. Talbert confessed implicating the others and Sanders claims alibi.
On September 7 in Leavenworth Kansas Uncle Bam's troops joined with union men for the first time in labor day celebrations. About two thousand union men marched with an equal number of regulars from all branches in a morning parade and enjoyed a military carnival in the afternoon.
In Bloomington on Sunday Chester Keltner a local fireman died after a locomotive explosion at Greenview. The incident also involved fireman Keliher whose fate is reported as linked to the blast.
In St Joseph Missouri Stephen Nye, a Mount Mora carpenter long in ill health, reportedly died after attempting to hang himself while intoxicated. Authorities ruled death an accidental fall with neck injury, though his wife seeks the $5.60 life insurance as lawyers advise the insurer can still be liable.
Heavy snowfall hit Laadville Sunday night with RA Neht Anaw reported knocked down for an hour or more. No injuries or further details available. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors and monitor weather updates.
A man identified as Toba Wine was tarred and feathered by about 20 masked men in Smithfeld near Martinsville West Virginia for allegedly insulting Mrs Perrine. He was locked in a hotel room awaiting Sheriff of Wetzel County on the way to the county jail in Martinsville.
Washington dispatch reports Rear-admiral Cotton stating in Beirut that Americans are secure after a Turkish operation arrests four men suspected of attacking the vice-consul. News notes American squadron movements, consular contacts, and strengthened protection as U S minister coordinates with Turkish authorities and other officials.
An opinion piece argues against American women marrying foreigners, warning it could erode national allegiance. It cites high profile examples like Mink May Goelet and the Duke of Toxburgh, while urging pride in American traditions, language, hymns, and lineage. It frames marriages to Britons as a potential threat to patriotism and youth.
William Price captured the so called ghost near the Hamaker farmhouse north of Marion. The article states the ghost was a dummy dressed as a Roman and notes Mrs Martha Hamaker died two years ago in the house. One man reportedly nearly lost his mind from dread of the apparition.
sensational murder case shocks Augusta as Velonmenta, jailed for Abram Burnaby’s death near Nawthorns, allegedly lured by Green who helped conceal the body in Suraskys wagon. A deputy offered a bribe to aid the fugitive, which was refused amid mounting outrage and a spill of accusations.
A gruesome struggle between two deer at Sundar Zoo escalated beyond the scheduled amusements. The older, larger buck overpowered the younger, pinning him until assistants freed the fallen pair. Both perished from injuries, leaving mangled bodies as staff halted the event.
Curtis Jett arrived from Lexington Jail with Sheritte Reese and Legh amid guard plans. The prisoner’s trial for the killing of Jackson Town-marshal Cockrill is set for Tuesday. Locals believe the trial will be postponed as Judge Osborne vows heavy shotgun guard for Jett. witnesses may be called.
A Macon Georgia preacher recently argued biblical authority for lynch law, drawing hostile letters from northern and western readers. One Cincinnati writer urged ministers to stop mixing divine law with human law, while a Michigan resident called for lynching any preacher who defends such ideas.
A navy department cavlogram received Monday announces the Machias arrival at Port Saly. Gen Foote dies in San Francisco as reports from Washington and San Francisco provide the latest updates on ship movements and the general’s condition.
A seaport scene recounts Captain Lane failing to ferry two girls from Norfolk to New York. The girls’ mothers protested, saying permits allowed their trip. Lane claims he attempted to help but faced derision. a rescue is described as impossible, with Derby wreck and Delaware Wreckwater mentioned. Also notes Congressman Boreing under pneumonia and fever.
Stock prices and bids for cattle hog sheep and calves in Indianapolis with price ranges for steer heifers cows bulls and fattened livestock. Also lists shipments and market conditions and a brief classified style advisory note. Includes references to local utilities and businesses in a period newspaper tone.
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