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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1903

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Farmers Barrow in Phoenix Form Big Co Op

Five million dollar capitalization marks a new farmers combine incorporated in Arizona with principal business in Phoenix. It aims to buy grain and farm products, breed livestock, manufacture food, and own real estate and stock in other firms. The group plans to unite growers to set living prices and provide farm necessities at low costs.

Phoenix Iecuire Real Paiate Farmers Marketing Company Consumers” and Producers” Union of Tennessee New York American Society of Equity of North America Farmers’ National Co-Operative Exchange Company

Pesky Bug Forces Doctor Mackey Five Day Layoff

Frank Queisser suffers a pestilent episode as a bug under his eyelid prompts a five day unpaid leave for Dr. Harry Mackey. The incident leads Queisser to report the doctor to city officials, triggering a three day suspension and a subsequent two day vacation after health board review. The bug is eventually removed and Queisser resumes his market stand duties.

Frank Queisser Harry Mackey Queisser Dr. Mackey Dr. Mack Mackey Board of Health

Farmers at fair claim gold mine finds galore

Farmers visiting Secretary Downing's exhibition compare their specimens to gold mines. Officials warn many pieces are worthless, noting if every visitor had real mines the government would go bankrupt. The scene shows farmers overestimating value while officials say most samples are nonproductive.

Downing Avi Sam

Fifties Firms Ordered to Change Mail Arrangements

A Washington postoffice ruling prompts about 150 Indianapolis firms to shift mail handling. The order ends a practice of early morning mail pickup at storefront windows, directing firms to use tent boxes or carrier delivery instead. Officials cite overwhelmed carriers and the need to manage vast mail volumes.

Postoffice Department Washington Indianapolis Indianapails Rems Weil Mooney-Mueller Aleewaord Megionis

Work to Begin on Boulevards and Land Condemnations

The Park board moved to start boulevard work after approving $100 for Pleasant run boulevards. At Friday's meeting, Supt Power was instructed to direct engineers to proceed with surveys and to file condemnations for necessary land. Only the strip along Fall Creek between Illinois and Capitol Aves opposite Fairbank will be condemned.

Pleasant Tun Nurveys Alka Fall Creek Illinnigs Capitol Fairbank

Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby 36 hours

Forecast for Indianapolis and adjacent counties through 8 p m September 19 shows a fall Friday night and Saturday with rising temperatures. Temperature readings include 40 at 6 a m, 42 at 7 a m, 56 at noon, 59 at 2 p m, with generally fair and warmer conditions and southwest winds. New plates 81 and 6p Wilestaora.

Indianapolis Indiana

Dynamite Wrecks Bund Tiger Meet in Nashville

A track meet organized by Robert Coffins in Nashville was blown apart by dynamite on Thursday. The blast damaged the adjacent store. no culprit or motive is known. Authorities investigate the incident.

Nashville Ind Robert 3 Coftins Tels

Unidentified man found on Panhandle tracks in Irvington

An unknown dead man was found along the Panhandle tracks in Irvington Thursday night by Levi Brock. He had no papers and is at the morgue awaiting identification.

Irvington Panhandle Levi Brock

Weather Notes Show Frigid Thursday Night Across State

A rough weather report records subfreezing readings Thursday night with temperatures near eight degrees at several stations. Indianapolis topped the list with a high near six degrees, while Co Limbo and Vincennes reported near freezing and mid thirties respectively, as Washington, Marlon, and LaFayette also stayed cold.

Imtanapolis Co Limbo Washington Marlon LaFayette Vincennes

300 Attend Reunion of Wilder's Brigade

Two special rain events along the Pennsylvania Road led the way to Chickamauga as the 40th anniversary of the famous battle was observed. More than 90 people attended the reunion, recalling Wilder's Brigade.

Wilder Chittemanga Chickamaqua

Rumor of King Peter's Murder Circulates Abroad

A sensational rumor claims King Peter of Sernia was assassinated at the stake exchange in New York and London reports no confirmation. The reports are not regarded as credible, with no strong evidence by late Friday.

New York Peter Sevia London Pater Sersia

Fairbanks Wedding in Washington This Saturday

Senator Fairbanks and family travel to Washington to attend the wedding of Adelaide Fairbanks to Ensign John Timmons this Saturday. The society event will draw prominent figures as both families are well known in Washington circles.

Senator Fairbanks Washington, D. C Adelaide Fairbanks John Timmons Washington

Ice and coal trades shift with brutal winter mood

The private funeral of Pan Hat reflects harsh old age and a cold town season. Ice men gloom, coal men tickled, furnace men happy as winter reshapes demand. Weather-driven shifts push dealers into new lines, while neighbors cope with long bills and steady cold.

Pan

Double Funeral In Bedford For Father And Son

In Bedford Indiana on Friday Brice Carver 73 and his son will be buried. The father collapsed and died beside the coffin while awaiting his son's arrival. the son had been killed earlier in a Southeast Louisville terminal yards incident. The trainmen's union members accompanied the body to the funeral.

Bedford Ind Brice Carver Se. Loute Railread

Knights and Ladies of Honor plan $60,000 temple in Indianapolis

Supreme lodge delegates at Louisville approve construction of a temple in Indianapolis as national headquarters, with a project cost of sixty thousand dollars. The plan was decoded from a garbled note but confirms intent and location.

Indianapolis Knights and Ladies’ OF Honor Suspreme Lodge of the Knights and Ladies* of Honor Sersion Louisville Tutuanapolis

Murder Trial Muddled Three Names Amid Nebraskas Hunt

Clues place Thomas Madison as suspect in the murder of Elsie Paine, her daughter Aiis, son William, and granddaughter Mia in Red Cloud Nebraska. Police allege Madison’s motive tied to a rejected love, while reports mix with unrelated consolidations and notices from New York and Vienna.

Red Cloud Neb Thomas Madison Elsie Paine Aiis Wiliam Mia Paine

Robbery at Claypool Hotel Targets Holtzman Suite

A daring transom entry burglar disturbed John W. Holtzman and family at the Claypool hotel, stealing jewelry valued at $10 from a dresser and a watch. Police investigated, with Detectives Caplin and Haley examining the scene and speculating the intruder may have been a hotel employee.

Roo John W. Holtzman Claypool John W. Holzman Soltaman Stevens Holtzman Slater Dan

Taggart to Speak in Campaign for H Issue

Ex-mayor Tim Taggart says he will not avoid the rostrum and will speak for the party in the campaign. He notes plenty of members can give speeches, and asserts his stance on supporting the effort while avoiding overexposure. The piece hints at party dynamics and forthcoming election activity.

Seid T. Taggart Thore Tim Myzrir Ofulor Taggart Rhatie Timberahe Het Taggart Pepe Hugh Chere Taggar

Storm claims 25 feared as Norfolk report limited

Norfolk dispatch notes a Virginia storm possibly killed 25 people. Initial estimates list 15 dead, with the fishing steamer Beatrice reported lost with three aboard. Atlantic reports indicate no chance of salvage for the ship or crew.

Norfolk Ik Marte Coset Atlantic Beatrice

Man in Bay City Shoots Self as Police Close In

In Bay City on an unspecified September day Midh. Sept., Leonard, facing proof of guilt in a theft and awaiting transport, pulled a revolver near officers within five feet and shot himself in the temple. He died.

Bay City Midh God Express-messenger Leonard

Russia and Austria May Intervene in Macedonia

Vienna reports that Russia and Austria have issued a circular to powers signaling intent to implement a reform plan in Macedonia. The plan would involve joint occupation of the troubled district by both nations and could avert war between Bulgaria and Turkey. The development follows efforts to stabilize the region through external mediation.

Russia Austria Macedonia Vienna Bulgaria Turkey

Dividend policy and stock market notes from New York

A Sept report notes steady earnings with no expected dividend cut as common stock buyers resist changes. Earnings for the year are projected at 125 million dollars. Also mentioned is a Principals' Club reception for over one hundred city teachers at Propylacum, with attendance by School Board members and artists. An incident from London reports the British cruiser Little colliding with the Minnie Charles Chalmers, resulting in sinking and four drowned.

New York Udk Manein Sheet Corporation Clu Kendall Glub Bexldon

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