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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
1
A boiler room explosion at the Merchants Heating and Lighting plant near New Jersey and Pearl streets injures one man slightly and causes widespread panic. Twelve workers escape death as bricks and steam erupt, bricks fly, and a dense white vapor fills the area.
Norfolk Va Sept 15 The British steamship Mexicwn overturned at sea during Tuesday night’s storm off the coast. Of her officers and men perished. one sailor, Domingo Valtallebros, was saved after reaching Norfolk.
Hilf Hale owns four champion fire horses Buck Mack Charlie and Dan once with the Kansas City fire department Hale led the corps for 20 years before a political shift. The horses set American and world records in rapid hitching and firefighting feats at Paris London and St Louis exhibitions as they pulled hoses and carts at record speeds.
A fire damaged a dwelling at 125 College Ave owned by Miss Jane Seely and used by the Nutter family. The house filled with smoke and flames, doors were found open, and occupants escaped. A related scorch affected 3 1 2 College Ave. Neighbors’ shouts woke the family at about 2 am Thursday. mystery surrounds who opened the doors.
Plummer, a Shelby county farmer, was found helpless Thursday afternoon by Biesvlemen Ash amt Duncan at a saloon on 108 Virginitave. Investigation found he had been drugged. Tom Shrever and Cat Whely, both of Maryland street addresses, were arrested. Alumni? charged with drunkenness and the others with doltering.
A quarrel between Jack Downey and his wife on a street ended with Downey fined five dollars and costs by Judge Whalton in police court after a disputed shoe incident. Witnesses described her cries and threats, but Downey denied physical contact though the judge imposed the penalty.
Beveridge and Fairbanks plan speeches in Ward 8 as part of the city campaign. Chairman Logsdon schedules two mass meetings at Tomlinson Hall on Saturday night. Congressmen Overstreet and Himes are aligned with the committee, with Fairbanks ready to speak and serve after duties. Twenty-seventh Regiment reunion held at the state house with Col. John Re Teeter president and Capt. J. Balsley secretary treasurer.
A scrambled report outlines the Democrats plans for a campaign opener with speakers including Heflaman, Pogurty, and others. It notes the event may highlight party positions on housing and power as observers expect debate on policies.
A garbled OCR fragment reports six typhoid cases and a rise in new infection numbers. It mentions Wilesdas and Tharsis with unclear references to capital stock and a company filing papers with the secretary of State.
Severe hurricane battered the Atlantic coast causing widespread destruction from New Jersey to Maine. Reports indicate dozens killed and extensive property damage, with ships wrecked near New York harbor and hazard to coastal towns. Rescue efforts described, while crews struggled against high winds and sinking vessels.
Veterans of World War II gather in the House of Representatives hall on a Thursday morning. Officers include Mrs. Murdock secretary, Shurl Carrleton president, Maj. Tutt vice president, and Leroy Riley treasurer. The group plans the next meeting in East St. Louis as Col Breckineidee is made an honorary member.
Nellie Lucietta Wright daughter of Will Wright recently moved from Terre Haute where he ran a furniture business wed Elmer Taylor of Terre Haute in Indianapolis on a Tuesday. The couple disclosed the nuptials to friends with playful secrecy and have since departed for Terre Haute.
A woman known as Miss Allen sought a marriage license with a man identified only by initials and a disputed age. The official's questions triggered confusion as the bride-to-be hesitated to reveal her full name, delaying the ceremony and prompting the couple to depart, frustrated, from the courthouse.
Police recall a Wednesday night with no patrol wagon runs, a rare event that puzzled wagon crews as hours passed and signal wires appeared faulty. Officers say city traffic usually sees five to six nightly runs, with many more on busy nights. The lull impacted wagon drivers and hose crews who had expected a full night of activity.
In Tork at the northwest corner of Rutgete and Madison, a ten story building under construction collapsed during Fair Week. Nine workers were injured and several men are reportedly missing as rescue efforts continue amid concerns for their condition.
As leaves fall and tennis golf and the sad all season ends, automobile sales slow in town. Local dealers report fewer cars in the last weeks, though many owners won’t desert their machines. Manufacturers push to finish vehicles for a expected huge volume next season.
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