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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1903

Page

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Mitchells Book Not Yet Endorsed by Union Men

The Dor union in New York voted to postpone endorsement of John Mitchells book. Delegates from related trades asked the action, citing the publisher has non union work and affiliations. The local body tabled the matter until the printing trades section voices a firm position. Union members will be urged to refrain from ordering the book.

New York Dor Union John Mitchell Int Wmion Concera Ceny Iral Mitchell Aldom Printing Trades Frmth

South lined up for Gorman for Democratic convention

An interview claims Senator Gorman is the strongest potential nominee for the Democratic ticket, with broad support across Georgia and several Southern states. Georgia figures indicate they have not heavily considered any other candidate, including Eva, as a serious contender.

Washington Sept H.S Mater Smuth Lowe Gorn Ug Democracy Storman Georgia Maryhind Virginia West Vingiia North South Caratince Florida Alabama Missasippi Louisiana Eva Clay

Sir Thomas Doubled Up in New York Medical Run

Utica N Y Sept 14 Sir Thomas Doubled Up With Ailment Known To Small Boys Special Train Carried Him To New York Where a Doctor Was Summoned Patient Then Started For Chicago He had been guest of Woodruff Adirondacks Before Rush Call Bent Out for a Physician He Worked Over All Night Then Proceeded Westward Plans For Canal Bridge Specifications For New Bridge Over Washington Street Bids To Be Advertised And Work To Be Completed Quickly

New York Chicago Thomas Seawanhaka Board of Works Washington St White River

New Line Ad Highlights Ninth Page Listings

The ninth page features rental houses and rooms for rent, business property for sale, and assorted wanted notices. Advertisements call for proofreaders, a porter, a girl, and portrait agents along with listings for a carriage and piano.

Typhoid cases rise as health board orders cleaning

An OCR damaged notice reports nine new typhoid cases for September and August departures with no clear dates. Officials instruct health officers to inspect premises where the outbreak began and ensure all contiguous properties are cleaned and kept sanitary to prevent further spread.

Willy Na Health Board

Senator Beveridge Receives Enthusiastic Methodist Ovation

Senator Beveridge was greeted with a rousing ovation by Methodist preachers at the conference on Monday morning. Bishop Joyce praised his moral leadership and rising stature, while Beveridge thanked the audience and asserted the church’s influence in politics. The Meridian church service ended with prolonged cheering. George Hills spoke to the conference on Saturday afternoon.

Beveridge Joyce Tholum Cimireh George Hills

Bookwalter praised as wise in city governance

Joseph Elliott president of Marion Trust Company lauds Mayor Bookwalter’s administration as prudent and fiscally responsible. He cites debt payoff, approved improvements, and steady city services including streets, market house, police, and utilities while defending against politically motivated criticism.

Rookwalter Joseph Elliott Marion Trust Company Bookwalter Lndianapolis Hus Tnantial Valley

SULFAN OF SULU DESERTS UNCLE SAM AFTER WEAK THRONE CLAIM

The sulfan of Sulu leaves Uncle Sam’s realm. Described as a young, weak ruler, he moves to the Straits Settlements after removing his pension and income from the throne. He is said to have fled Singapore amid a frail state and reduced faculties, aided by his own people.

Sam Straits Settlement

Boy Wept When Asked About Dead Mother

A young boy showed visible grief when questioned about his dead mother. The report notes sorrow and emotional strain at the scene, with lingering sadness affecting his demeanor as he faced the inquiry.

Two Killed At Grade Crossing Near Terre Haute

Terre Haute Ind two were killed when a Vandalia passenger train hit a wagon at a grade crossing five miles east of the city Monday morning The deceased include Katie Duby of Terre Haute and Brak Milner of the city The wagon carried wheat and did not see the oncoming train as it rounded a sharp curve Witnesses included an interurban car crew at a nearby railway crossing.

Terre Wauth Ind New York St. Louis Mise Katie Duby Terre Haute Amd Brak

Interurban project eyed from Columbus to Cleveland

GW Wilson of Appleyard traction near Ohio promotes a new Interurban line from Columbus through Greensburg Connersville to Richmond and northeast possibly to Cleveland. The road would connect with Indianapolis Columbus Southern at Columbus Rushville Wine at Connersville Shelbyville One at Greensburg Indianapolis Eastern Day on Western at Richmond and a franchise and right of way are being sought.

Columbus, Greensburg Mteucig Bas Beaun

Presiding Elder Reaches Sixteen Years in Office

The Rev We M Baring has served sixteen years as district presiding elder, a long tenure for a clergy member in the Methodist church. He is nearing his fiftieth preaching anniversary and will continue to preach as long as the conference desires, planning retirement when deemed best by the conference.

We M. Baring Otf Methodlam Zaring

Magnolia Circle Fair and Lawn Social Notice

Magnolia elretor of the Anc elent order of druids plans a street fair and lawn social on Hept 18 and 13 at McClain street between Howard and Miller streets. Attractions include a palmist and wheel of fortune among usual entertainments.

Magnolia Circle Magnolia Elretor Anc Elent Order of Druids McClain St Howard and Miller Sts

Voters to Decide In Secret Ballot Contests

Local managers in rival parties push for anonymous balloting as polls open. Officials anticipate close pre election votes and possible pre poll papers. The issue centers on secrecy and turnout with editors signaling ongoing coverage and forthcoming editions.

Cattle Die as Storm Strands Northern Plains

Thousands of cattle and sheep freeze across the Dakotas and surrounding states as a heavy early season snowstorm paralyses rail traffic. Temperatures fall to single digits, telegraph lines fail, and the extent of damage remains uncertain while Wyoming and Colorado continue to snow. Multiple cities report depths reaching ten inches with crews working to assess losses.

Icago Dakotas Colorado Wyoming British Northwest AL Cheyenne Mitdinnan Bismark X.D Rapid City Nebraska Montana

Incoming cold wave threatens central west crops

A advancing cold front from the Dakotas menaces corn and wheat areas of the central west. Forecasts show a sharp temperature drop with Des Moines and Omaha reporting large gaps from eastern readings. Kansas notes a notable shift as the front moves southeast.

Central West Des Moines Omaha Kansas

Beanie founder Dolan dies at 60 leaving $1 million

Dolan, founder of a New York beanery on Park Row, died Sunday of paralysis. He started with $20 and built a $1,000,000 fortune, paying high wages and giving away much to charity. Prominent patrons included John Hay, Thomas Edison, Horace Greenley, Charles A. Dana, Henry J. Raymond, and P. T. Barnum.

New York Horace Greenley Charles A. Dana Henry J. Raymond P. T. Barnum Dolan Derelet

Weather forecast and court case in Indianapolis encounter

Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas calls for showers and cooler weather, with a chance of frost in northern Illinois. temperatures ranged from 72 at 7 am to 88 by afternoon. In police court, Mrs. Minor Caldwell, charged with assault and battery, argued with George Hobbs over their child. the trial paused as the baby cried until grandmother removed her. Judge Whallon dismissed Caldwell and ordered Hobbs to pay $10 plus costs.

Indianapolis Vieleity Indiana Illnais Minor Calawell Mami

Divorce Suit Highlights Jealousy Allegations in Orvilla

Orvilla TH Montgomery alleges brutal treatment and immorality by her husband, leading to a divorce suit. The case cites extreme jealousy and wrongful conduct as grounds for separation.

Beir ut Police Chief Ousted

Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Cotton cabled from Beirut on Sept 3 noting the new Turkish governor general's control of the vice consulate case and the deposition of Beirut's police chief. Twenty eight people, including leaders of a week‑old disturbance, were arrested as Beirut shows quiet under the new administration. Turkish ministers deny wholesale massacres in Macedonia and Greeks seek to expel Turks and restore the Byzantine empire with King George at Constantinople.

Washington Cotton Navy Department Beirut Afagelsten Constantinople Turkey Athens Macedonia George Balkan Bulgaria

Metzler on Trial for Missouri Street Dive-Keeping Case

Adam Metzler faces trial in the criminal court after a police court appeal. The case centers on allegations tied to his management of a Missouri street dive. Evidence presented includes testimony about alleged misconduct and related incidents from prior proceedings.

Adam Metsler Missouri St

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