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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
1
An army of men began Saturday from various committee rooms to assist voters with pencils and poll-books. About 700 workers will operate Saturday and Monday to illuminate the election's state and help voters see if their ballots count for the right issues. The effort aims to reveal potential misuses and ensure expenditures align with the public good.
Washington dispatch recounts how the gunboat Quiros allegedly annexed Taquunar and Baquan islands off British North Borneo. The ship allegedly landed, presented a flag proclamation, fired a salute, and left, with Taquunar guarding Bandakan harbor entrance. Rumors of British and American naval leaders meeting to discuss annexation circulate.
Edward L. Siough is sought to be enjoined from posing as Julia Le Dye's husband to gain control of her estate. Le Dye, in frail health and near death, asserts Siough has claimed to be her husband and sole heir, and asks the court to bar him from any actions relating to her property, which she says are unfounded.
Salonica correspondent reports no details on the remit of military drives. Information from sources suggests widespread devastation and violence as people of all ages seek refuge in the woods.
A fragmentary newspaper item lists ads such as for rent and for sale with misspellings and odd phrases. Items mention rent, business property, workers, portrait agents, and a carriage sale among scattered offerings.
In Brazil Int Sept 1 several persons were badly bruised in an interurban car collision near switch three miles west of here. A miner named Cole suffered severe injuries with crushed hand and arm as two east bound interurban cars collided after one stopped to let another pass. Passengers were hurled from seats in the impact.
A red automobile used by Sugar Berry to move nonunion candy workers triggered a mob in Chicago. Police struggled to clear wagonloads of goods amid stones and clashes as Berry circled the crowd and finally drove away. Candy manufacturers sue the Candy Makers Union for 9000 damages over the strike.
An article denounces the United States as a parvenu nation in Beirut and Beir presences. It attacks Ambassador Leena xt Cott Brantioplr as vulgar and meddling, condemns U.S. interference in the Balkans, and labels President Rouxs as a parvenue ruler while Europe scorns American manners and power.
JW Newnan and Co announce a large shipment of watermelons delivered from Oak town by Sonn Polke. In Indianapolis area, daily consignments praised as the biggest, finest melons ever received, with heavy work from Daily and Fred Kelce noted in Tecelved Street.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 calls for threatening and probably showers, cooler conditions Saturday night and Sunday. Early temperatures 72 at 7 a.m., 82 at noon, 83 at 2 p.m., with showers across Indiana and adjacent states and variable winds.
Report from a Methodist conference weekend reveals deep uncertainty over pastor placements as Bishop Joyce and his cabinet tighten control. Changes are expected to be broader this year, with many ministers nearing or exceeding tenure limits and elected delegates listing from Seymour, New Albany, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Vincennes, Moores Hill, and other districts.
A Chester, Pennsylvania man believed he found a counterfeit collar coin sent to the state geologist and museum. He contacted Biitchiey about purchasing it for Indiana, but Blatchley said funds were lacking. The item arrived in a registered letter and was identified as counterfeit.
A man identified as Sam Shaper shot a girl named Cleo Woodrow and then killed himself after being pursued into dense woods near Washington Indiana. Woodrow was wounded in the neck and in serious condition. The incident followed an attack on her escort Mitchell and ended with the gunman’s body found with a revolver in hand.
The piece describes heavy advertising in Indianapolis as the state fair approaches. Ene ward Inssey handles distribution for the Republican city committee, coordinating billboards and novelty items designed to mock the Bookwatter administration and boost city support. Josley oversees distribution of attractively printed items intended to make Indianapolis residents “stand up for Indianapolis.”
Five new Tophoid fever cases were reported to the Board of Health on Saturday morning, raising totals to 11 in three days. If this pace continues, the city could see the highest disease toll in its health annals. The board remains unable to identify a source of infection and few witnesses show slips of pollution.
A European giant slug, Limax flavus, described as six inches long and shell-less, was found in Indianapolis by Bracken and Bristettey Menairy. Known as a slimy creature introduced by German emigrants, it is not native to America and is slated for display in the Indiana State Museum after proper documentation by State Geologist Blatchiy.
In Cleveland on Sept 12 Senator Hania appears noticeably better, greeting and handling business callers with improved ease as he continues to press forward on legislative matters.
Alice in Vincennes endured a 95 degree September day as the historic town sweltered. The heat stretched across Indiana with Vincennes near the century mark and Auburn reporting the state’s low, while Indianapolis also faced high temperatures.
In New York City on September 2, Miss Richman, principal of Public School No. 77, was nominated by the Board for assistant superintendent, aiming to become Manhattan’s first woman district superintendent. Confirmation pending. if approved she would be the third woman to reach a citywide superintendent post. An Ohioan, John Sterritt, is named as Cherokee commissioner. Dwight Tuttie of seas to a new appointment.
Columbus Ind Sept 1 Winfield Richards a farmer from Brown County was kicked by a horse Saturday and died from a broken and mashed right leg. The incident occurred on his farm, details indicate a fatal horse kick ended his life.
The Standard dry kiln company, Indianapolis, was incorporated to manufacture and sell dry kilns and other machinery with authorized capital stock of $50,000. Directors listed include Robert Wittatt and William P. Housey.
The Pope and the college of cardinals clash over appointing a Diehop for American Catholic factions. Cardials seek to block the action. A large loan of 100,000,000 pesetas is reported in Madrid via finance minister. The loan is guaranteed by a mortgage on the Alameda quicksilver mines in New York.
Lamp explosion at the home on Henry Street caused a fire and a shattered mirror. Mr and Mrs Johnson found papers splattered with soot, a strong breeze spreading the blaze to the burner. They fear 99 years of bad luck after the broken mirror incident.
The navy plans a destroyer squadron voyage from Norfolk or New York to Manila with ships Decatur Bainbridge Barry Chauncey Dale and pilot Lieut. 88 Chandler commanding Decatur. Baltimore and a collier accompany the fleet. The trip aims to project diplomatic signaling and monitor eastern affairs amid rising tensions, with Admirals Evans and others observing the movement.
Dispatches report Reshid Bey dismissed as sufi cipor-general of Beirut with Nazim Push named to suc ceed him seated at Heirat. A French ship sails for Cyclades while Istanbul fears Admiral Cotton may force passage through the Dardanelles amid fortification orders and a defense alert. Roumania pledges support to Greece, yet sympathy for Bulgarians and Turks complicates the stance.
Fragmentary weather bulletin notes a hurricane center near Florida and warns vessels to sail for Gulf ports. The rest seems garbled with ads and stray phrases about horses, artists, and shops, yielding no clear followable news.
Madrid dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie is anticipated to travel to Bilbao with plans rumored to include engagements with local officials and industry leaders. The visit, if confirmed, would mark a notable chapter in the financier’s European itinerary.
Health board notes August smallpox outbreaks across 7 Indiana counties with 12 fatalities in one area and 3 cases in Macnee in W counties, two deaths. Secretary J Mor ty warns increasing mortality as residents ignore precautions. deaths concentrated in Adams, Clark, Davies, Delaware counties amid limited cases elsewhere.
Richmond lad Diddle leads in an open tournament with 18 miles to play. Higgins of Cohumoua by whe hole, Rural Carriers organize a national association forming committees to draft constitution and report resolutions to President Roosevelt. Robbed bank at Sioux Falls of 1000 dollars with dynamite. Amsterdam diamond dealer offers 20 carats of rough diamonds from Monument Place.
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