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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
10
Democratic mayoral candidate John W. Holtzman relocates from 40 West Eleventh Street to Ward 6 near Polster to maintain voting rights. Poll begun Saturday morning at Belay and will conclude Monday. results will indicate managers’ positions and work needed before the election.
The Situtdiey morning session of the abr conference re elected Rev ELA Kemp as ministerial delegates. FL Cupninger presided. Kemp has served as secretary of the conference for 26 years and was noted for gratuitous pastoral work. The conference expressed gratitude to Dr Kemp.
From INA dated Sept 1, reports show no Balkan progress in Turkish crusade against Macedonian insurgents. Monastir vilayet may be under Turkish control, with unrest shifting to the Bulgarian frontier. Massacres alleged near the Bulgarian border as Nazim Pasha tightens control to quell discontent.
A lively Sunday program promises popular free concerts at Giy's Parks. Riverside Arndt's Military Band performs a varied bill including The Gentlemen from Indiana, The Blue Danube, Sea Flower Polka, and Sleeping Beauty selections. Spades Miller's City Band, Brookside Mayer's Military Band, and other groups offer marches, overtures, waltzes, and medleys with multiple soloists and choruses.
Two thousand feet underground at the Amalgamated mine in Butte Montana miners fought for ground ownership in a court battle. bunkers were broken open sacks of lime used to push them back a stream of compressed air released flue lime gas into the Amalgamated cans causing unconsciousness and possible death among several workers.
Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis reportedly refused to honor a request to extradite George Ryan and J. W. Ashmore tied to Indiana, part of a broader alleged plan to retaliate against Kentucky Governor Durbin over Goebel murder fallout. No recent communication confirmed.
A traveling salesman in St Louis killed himself with a revolver Friday night after an apparently heavy dispute near the race track. The incident involved the Boand of managers of the Girls Industrial School who planned a meeting at Mrs Blanchard’s home to discuss related matters.
In Chicago on Sept 12 Clara Costello killed herself by pouring kerosene on her clothes and igniting them after learning her husband, reportedly insane, had descended into madness. Her aged paralytic mother, Wind, heard the struggle and cried out as flames engulfed the scene.
A notice from Indiana fish and game chief T. Sweeney warns all hunters that no hunting is allowed between October 1 and November 10 without a license. All prior licenses revoked. renewal is required. A hunter’s permit costs 1. Names, residence, age, height, weight, complexion, eye color, and distinguishing marks must be provided. a photo is required for validity. Apply by sending two 1 cent stamps to the Columbus Indiana office.
Fort Worth Texas September 12 1 500 coal miners out over strike at Btrawn. Gov Lanham orders rangers to scene to preserve order. Printing is offered in every business with neat and patriotic service. Prices are stated by W D Pesta Century Rig.
In Lockport a dramatic romance unfolds between Mia Grace Van Valkenburgh aged 8 and John Black 39 who met in jail. Van Valkenburgh, previously married and educated, aided Black through a robbery case, then sponsored his work on her father’s farm. They wed after she separated from her initial husband, despite family disapproval. The tale notes a later elopement by a separate couple in Duxbury involving Mrs Fred Haea G and Gordon Green, traveling from Dusbury to South Duxbury.
Ensign Steele of Marion leads U S Marines in Beirut deployment. Ambiguous lines note We Serato, son of Steele, and reference Lemadrogy and protective roles for the United States marines in the area. The fragmentary text confirms a military leadership moment with Marion connections and wartime context.
A chaotic OCR report notes athletes from New York setting marks in field events and throws. Mitchell leads with a four inch weight throw record, plus a new American record in the stone put. The piece mentions other Germanic sounding names, a pitcher priced at 34 dollars, and a Buffalo Chronicle quip about a sport figure.
A distressed report from New York describes Andrew Marka, age six, and his father visiting for hydrophobia treatment after their son fell ill following a dog attack. The account recalls a prior incident where another son contracted hydrophobia and died, with the foam from the mouth noted. The text mentions a violent act involving a wounded foe during the brother’s illness.
Fragmented report describes Noal Frith found in a saloon area home after drinking, with remarks about funeral plans and a widow with three children. Mayor Sturn is mentioned as hearing the case. The text notes allegations of wages and threats from Smith, with a wife reporting fear for the family.
Portsmouth society items report Miss Deple Reutinger assisting her aunt Mrs C A Kurtze of 217 Broadway and informal Bachelor maids club activities. Dr Reinhard Erdman departs for Europe for extended study while Miss Carrie Cahn plans a Sunday return from a country outing. Grace Catiger’s forthcoming marriage is noted with luncheon by Mrs Ovid Butler Jameson and a wedding in Chicago for Bernard Nurre. Mrs Herman B E Murien hosts a reception for Fidesia A Lester and her students at N Meridien Street.
Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge attended as guests along with New ton W Gilbert and William J Taylor who sought the GOP governor nomination. About sixty editorial association members gathered at the Grand Friday evening and applauded each performance.
A long planned Low family gathering at Spring Lakes Park Bindey drew many relatives and friends including Shelby and Hsaecock counties residents. Despite a prominent promise to bring over 100 relatives attendance was limited with only a fraction present. The event marked one of the largest Low family reunions in Indiana, though turnout fell short of expectations.
In Worcester Massachusetts on September 12 Theresa Vaughan, an actress, died as doctors warned her death could come at any time. Her brothers spoke of the long illness and state hospital care preceding the fatal event.
Old Enough to Know Portland story notes Wes Thompson and Blary Wiles from New York have been married locally. Each has grandchildren referenced. Separately, Harold R. Wynne, famed writer, poet and novelist, has been committed to the Dunning Insane Hospital in Chicago. Catholic societies federation of Marion County indicated in brief.
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