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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

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General Bell Accused in Mines Conspiracy Case

A Chronicle staff account from Cripple Creek describes troops from Denver as biased against miners, with soldiers armed and ready to shoot. The reporter found miners peaceful. claims of a large conspiracy involving Gen Bell and mine owners are challenged, and ex-attorneys seek habeas corpus for prisoners.

Gen. Bell ST. Louis The Chronicle Denver Cripple Creek Senda Adti Bell Victor Goldfield Hfe Western Federation of Miners

Durbin Nephew Heroic Rescue In Mortis Canal

Joseph Durbin nephew of Indiana's chief executive acted swiftly Sunday afternoon at Centerville when he heard cries and plunged into Mortis canal to save two girls. Helena and Leonore Frear were rescued. Durbin received a peculiar reward later calling it a bunch of asses.

Centerville Joseph Durbin Indiana Mortis Canal Centerville Bridge Durbin Helena Leonore Frear

Dream Faze Kills Infant in Sleep Choking Case

Mrs. Alex Riffin of McAdoo, Pa., claims she strangled her infant during a dream that forced her to act. Corner A L Gitlars, who conducted the inquest, reports the tale as she described it while awake, leaving the mother overwhelmed with grief.

Pottsville Alex. Riffin McAdoo Corner A. L. Gitlars

Famous Old Fighter Enters Bitter Kentucky Political Scrape

aging Confederate hero General Simon Buckner 89 launches campaign to oust his son in law Morris Belknap the Republican governor Buckner opened his bid at Mumfordville and will tour the state delivering speeches Though aged he remains active and has a long Civil War and West Point background born in Hart County Kentucky on April 1 1830 Buckner previously served as Kentucky governor as a Democrat in 1891 before aligning with Republicans during later campaigns

Fort Donelson Fort Morris B. Belknap Kentucky Col Buckner Mumfordville Gen Hart County West Point Io IE

Seven new typhoid cases in Indianapolis raise totals

Seven new typhoid fever cases were reported to the city health board on Tuesday, lifting the September total to 63 and placing the count about six or eight higher than the same period last year. The health board says the figure is not unusually large for a city Indianapolis size.

City Health Board the Health Board Indianapolis

New Liners Advertisements Fill Local Listings

Fragmentary ad sheet shows ninth trilar ara notices for rentals and rooms, business property, and service positions. Mentions for rent houses and rooms, wanted proofreaders and porter, and scattered trades. Ambiguous text limits precise details but indicates a busy classified page.

May Not Vote Over Jewish Holiday Letter Negotiated

Teodore Walfsen engages with a Chicago Orthodox rabbi to secure a statement about voting on Get. 13, a Jewish holiday. The aim is that ballot casting will be aligned with Mosaic law and not interpreted as erling, which is forbidden by the laws, Walfsen states.

Teodore Walfsen Chicago Erling Wolfson

Henry Weds Political Ambitions to Harry New's Shoes

Chicago Saturday at the Auditorium annex Charles L Henry owner of the Journal which he bought from Harry S New announced he would likely run for the Republican national committee from Indiana to succeed Mr New The move signals a political bid tied to his newspaper ownership and Indiana base.

Charles L. Henry The Journal Harry S. New Chicago Republican National Committee Indiana Mr. New

Bulgaria to Declare War on Turkey Draws Near

Reports from Sofia on September 13 indicate Bulgaria has informed powers she will act if European intervention fails to stop Turkish atrocities in Macedonia. Anglot, an English agent, predicts a swift Bulgarian victory if Europe restrains other powers, claiming an army of 500,000 could be deployed within 24 hours. Refugees are said to be massacred by Turkish detachments on the frontier amid growing Bulgarian calls for war and potential involvement of Serbia.

Sofia Bulgaria Macedonia Joseph Angeiot England London Porte Ange Loft Wall Ferdinand Austria Russia Europe Europa Asld Atrang Savoff Albaplang Mahle Bakozuk Karalise Maineam

No Frost Threat Diminishes Ice Damage Fear For Indiana

Weather expert Weatherman W. T. Blythe said Indiana may escape a heavy frost and corn damage as forecasts shift. He noted no official frost forecast, with only scattered showers and cooler conditions expected Tuesday night through Wednesday in Indiana and nearby states.

Indiana W. T. Blythe Toea Nebreka Ohana Toder Indianapolis

Yount Speech at Precinct Meeting Highlights Campaign Stance

Republican candidate Thomas J. Yount spoke Monday night to the executive committee of precinct 13 ward 32, delivering a plain speaking initial address. Introduced by Isadore Wilfson, he praised Mayor Bookwalter’s slogan Stand up for Indianapolis and urged support amid Jewish precinct voters, noting the Beckwatter administration and potential for a stronger second term. A mass meeting committee was formed by Jewish attendees to honor the mayor, with further planning by Mr Whitnen.

Thomas J. Tornt Particul Precinct Ward Atu Bookwalter Indianapolis Hellaman Larkeat Keig Yount Isadore Wilfson Wilfson Columbia Club Audiencs Beckwatter Cne Whitnen

Shanks Poky Case Ends With Dismissal

Andrew Franklin of North Street fled his wife Vinnie Monday after a fight with Jim Judge Whallon. Whallon dismissed Franklin Tuesday, citing he ran to avoid trouble. Vinnie slashed Franklin with a razor near Fort Wayne Avenue before an officer intervened. The attorney blamed a foot race for the scare, the judge agreeing it might spare Franklin from the workhouse.

Andrew Franklin Volured North St Vinnie Jim Whallon Fort Wayne Ave

Tebbe Suspected of Mental Strain in Divorce Claim

A complaint for divorce by Mary Tebbe alleges William H. Tebbe caused distress to Mary and their five children. It claims he subjected them to verbal abuse and forced her to perform strenuous mental tasks, with further alleged acts of malice.

Mary Tebbe Wm. H. Tebbe Mery

Sky-High Destruction Hits Saloon in Logansport

In Logansport Indiana a mob of enraged citizens dynamited a saloon where W H Snyder was inside. The building exploded sky high after Snyder ignored industrial, nation meetings and protests. Nearby towns Burlington and Sedatta have suffered similar dynamitions in the past two years. Blythe Gollendricks, newly appointed park board secretary to replace Bert ema, will begin duties Wednesday.

Logansport Ind W. H. Snyder Snyder Burlington Sedatta Blythe Qollendricks Park Board Bertema

Methodist Ministers Assigned Across Indiana Districts

Bishop Joyer announces appointment of methodist ministers to dozens of churches and circuits across Indiana districts including Indianapolis Seton Broad Ripple Brooklyn Castle Town Greenwood Blackford Street Brightwood Contriabave Meridian, Terre Haute and beyond. Names such as H. Kellag Edwin Ray Geo Smith J.T. ONeill J. G. Ake and many others appear as presiding elders and supply ministers across numerous congregations and towns. The sweeping listing details assignments by district and church, reflecting a broad organizational reallocation within the Methodist ministry.

Indianapolis C.K. Bacon Seton, Co. Risley Broad Tipple Frankie Lewis Brooklyn James Hixon Castletown John Rojer Greenwood, H. & Headen Karton-place Danm W. Noble Blackford St Jewett Brightwood A. W. Wol Tippy California Pete Trey H. W. Kellag Eastpark Fla Lester Edwin Ray

Marriage License Purchase Sparks Family Debate

In the clerk's office James Harvey sought to marry Effie Leota Adams with his mother Phoee Calling providing consent. James claimed his mother should pay, insisting “Ma, you pay for it” while the clerk observed the scene. The mother refused, noting the start of expenses had not begun.

James Harvey Rehwiler Phoee Effie Leota Adams James Mother Suurlboler Aires

Diamond importer offers 20 carats rough stones in Amsterdam

From Amsterdam J P Mullarky importer at 2 Monument Place advertises 20 carats rough diamonds in stock. He invites callers to view and discuss. The notice includes garbled nearby names and addresses but centers on diamond trade and sales inquiry.

Amsterdam J. P. Mullarly Monument-place

Mock Election Atay Engine Works Planned For City Firm

Hitz campaign managers plan a mock mayoral ballot at a large factory to gauge machinists sentiment. A factory choice among three candidates will be polled after owner permission. Atay Engine Works is favored as the likely site.

Hitz Atay Engine Works

Former police court figure Minnie Saunders falls prey to drink

After months fighting the habit Minnie Saunders told Judge Whallon she tried to avoid saloons while seeking work. A casual encounter with old friends led to drinking, landing her in jail. The judge fined her $1 and costs, but Wheeler from the Rescue Mission intervened to send her to the mission instead of workhouse.

Minnie Saunders Police Court Whallon Minnie Juden T Wheeler Tt Rescue Mission

Forgery arrest over bad check in Wabash area

Detectives Haley and Splann arrested Omer Grown alias Brantlinger of Hrightwood on a forgery charge in Lincoln. W. J. Hahn of Wabash alleges a $8 check was passed on Labor Day after a denial. Loss cited at $150,000 in the incident.

Haley and Splann Omer Grown Brantlinger Hrightwood W. J. Hahn Wabash

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