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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1903

Page

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Prize bulldog nearly toed 11s master ten pieces

Ted to the bedpost in his master's room on Delaware street as India Mike the champion bulldog of Tuoinna and Qblo attacked owner Oliver Hackney 18 early Monday. The dog bit Hackney's hand and face while he fought to restrain the vicious animal. Hackney received treatment and said he trusted the dog despite the attack. Indy Mike, famed in Indiana, had a storied record including defeating rivals for state championships and killing others in competition.

Ted Lit Delaware St India Mike Olver Harkney Mackney Hackney Ind Mike Indiana Old Bones Ohio Tug Witsern

Young Cannon in pistol pocket displayed by fickle breeze

A wild tale from New York describes President Roosevelt supposedly carrying a concealed revolver. Report claims two cowboy friends warned of assassination during a visit, aided by a gust revealing a man sized army pistol in his pocket at Ellis Island. The piece mocks the danger and advises caution around Teddy.

Fickle Breeze New York Roosevelt Ellis Island

Physician And Fiarché Enter Hospital For Morphinism Cure

Miss Dora PF. Lessel and Dr. A L. Lewis checked into Bellevue Hospital to undergo treatment for morphinism. The couple, engaged to be married, were described as refined and tall, with the woman a typewriter and the man a physician. Dr Vose diagnosed both as morphinism.

Bellevue New York Droge Dora PF. Lessel Tion A. L. Lewis

Hitz Campaign chairman denies withdrawal offer

Prohl Newlin told reporters Monday there was no summer proposal from Democrats to have Hitz withdraw for Holtzman. He said any such offer would be indignantly spurned. Mc Hitz spoke at Atlas Engine Works. Miss Egan Witt will recover from injuries after a bus accident at West and New York streets, despite a serious concussion.

Prohl Newlin Hitz Iitz Holtzman Mc. Hitz Atlas Engine Works Egan Witt Katie Egat West and New York Sts

House ads and services listed on seventh page

Advertisements on page seven include salesmen wanted, rooms for rent, a house for sale, a chambermaid wanted, a boy for work, and various other real estate and service notices. The compact listing reflects typical 19th century classified ads with short line items and brief job or sale descriptions.

Saleamen Chambermaid Boyn

Meade Barr on Trial for Murder

Meade Barr 2 is on trial in criminal court charged with murdering Eugene Birch near Kingan plant after Birch allegedly tried to assault a child. Barr alleges self defense claiming a felonious act imminent and his citizen arrest. Jury selection occupied the morning as prosecutors and defense counsel argued the case.

Meade Barr Eugene Birch Birch Barr Kingan Jim Spen Ruckelshaus Benedict Taylor Gromlingee Chas. Metz Ofense

Why Should I Be Elected Mayor

The Sun prints questions and statements from two leading mayoral candidates, Charles A, Walter and Jon W. Stoteman, with upcoming articles outlining why each should be chosen. Voters are urged to read the Republican and Democratic positions to help decide at the coming election.

Charles A SUN the Sun Holtzman Rookwalters Reyes Walter Jona W.stoteman

Jews May Vote Without Violating Mosaic Law

Isadore Wulfson reports that Mosaic law does not prohibit Jews from voting on election day. Chicago Jewish leaders confirm Jews may vote as the marking is not considered a forbidden writing. A mass meeting is announced at Tarn Hall on Mevarthy Street Thursday to discuss voting rights and the upcoming election.

Isadore Wulfson Geiiersts Wulfson Gibbe Chicago Walloon Tarn Hall Mevarthy St. Phurslay Ise Ted Cags The Fly

Poplexy Kills Child in Sudden Illness

The Spite home at 129 Denhy Street is shaken by the death of four year old Anita after a sudden collapse Saturday afternoon upon returning from an eastern trip. Dr M H Williams stated the case as internal hemorrhage or apoplexy, noting the rapid decline and that autopsy would not be performed.

George H. Spite Denhy St Anita Halle Union Station Rar M. HL. Williams

Yankee fist at Paris attraction ends in row

At Jardin de Paris a fight broke out when a Frenchman advanced on a girl during a rides descent. An American punched the man, sparking a crowd and a temporary fray before order was restored. The involved American is described as a known Wall Street figure.

Paris Jardin de Paris J & Emooth Vie Mademoiselle Wallst

Griswold Faces Hard Time in Marlen County Workhouse

In a grim workhouse scene, Griswold endures harsh conditions while inmates reflect on race, punishment, and hope for release. He complains of rough treatment, cites tightened routines, and expresses belief he is innocent as he awaits a possible home visit from his wife and children. He maintains resolve to endure and seeks eventual freedom.

Jesus Tan Irendy

New Ground for Schools Plans and Purchases

The school board approved expanding facilities by acquiring several parcels. A 269 by 20 foot lot at Thirty third and Pennsylvania was purchased for sale price unknown, plus a lot four lots south of school number 3 in Haughville. Three natives on these lots will be auctioned next Saturday at 2 p.m. A lot with 29 feet frontage was bought on the east area of Rural street just north of Washington street and construction will begin soon.

Schooitram Eternatees Thirty-third Pennsylvania Sts Haughville Washington-st

Holtzman Campaign Spars Through Election Week

The text outlines Holtzman engaging in a heated campaign with opponents, scheduling speeches and gatherings at various venues. It notes planned appearances in Bellefontaine, Woerlmen's hall, and multiple halls and libraries as the race for mayor intensifies. Several candidate events are listed with dates and locations amid a tense political push.

Tightin' Bob Denounces Navy Dignity Court Action

Fragmented report portrays Admiral Evans defending naval honor against misconduct charges. The court martial over a paymaster cited drunkenness and scandalous conduct. Evans contends the court proved unworthy to serve and calls for stronger actions. Other officers named include Uriel Sheer, W A Marsh, and Tompkins.

Bob" Evans Gowres Martussi Eichworth Nicholson Assiet- Beon IL Ighant Waas Admiral Evans

Lord Selborn Now in Chamberlain's Boots

King Edward fills vacancies in his cabinet as Lord Selborn joins his inner circle amid a reshaped government. The move tightens control and signals new policy directions for the administration.

Lord Selborn Chamberlain’s King Edward

Moving Day for President Moorevelt in Oyster Bay

President Moorevelt ships horse and household goods to Washington. On Monday September 28 he will bid farewell in Oyster Bay and move his belongings. Visitors at Sagamore Hill included Senator Procter of Vermont Ava Scott of Portland Kansas Peel of England and Judge Hammond of Tennessee.

Moorevelt Gocis Washington Oyster Bay le Sragun Saginmore Hill Senator Procter Vermont Ava Scott Portland Ore Kansas Feo. Peel England Judge Hammond Tennessee

Man Beats Daughter Over Bill, Sentenced to Workhouse

Gibson Hunter of 1503 N Senate Ave attacked his daughter Heart after a dispute over a grocery bill. He kicked, punched, and stood on her neck, leaving two black eyes. Judge Wharton fined him one dollar plus costs and 30 days in the workhouse. Also note J A McCree, longtime engine at Mevin station, died at 310 Shepherd St. He led in I C C F lodge work.

Gibson Hunter Hunter Wharton Halmen J. A. McCreery J. A. McCree Mevin Station Sheppard St

Fisher and Clark Stage Warm Vaudeville in Indianapolis

Frank Fisher, once in vaudeville in Indianapolis for two months, performs with wife Gladys Clark at the Grand, second on the program this week. Fisher, still recovering from a serious illness with a stint at St Vincent's, praises Indianapolis audiences as Clark shines in Boston at the Howard Athenaeum.

Frank Fisher Indianapoliis Gladys Clark Fisher and Clark Gaitk Indianapolis Boston Howard Athenium Clark Grand Mr. Fisher Fisher St .Vincent's Hospital Waeka

London announces ministerial reshuffle as Chamberlain may resign

In a London dispatch Sy rhess and Janie Monday report a ministerial reshuffle is near. Kur wand har appoints the following men to vacant posts by resignation: Austin Chamberlain as chancellor of the exchequer, Loni Stern as colonial secretary, Arnold Forster as secretary of war, and Heedevick secretary of state. The Gagertn suggests Lord Stanley is likely to replace Austin Chamberlain.

London Sy.rhess Janie Kurwand Har Austin Chambelait Chimeelior Mir Exchequer Loni Stern Arnold Forster Heedevick

Warming Up Weatherman Fixing Things Right

An old prose fragment mocks a weatherman for overclaiming forecasts while noting today’s sun and a 36 hour Indianapolis forecast. It cites fair and warmer weather for Indiana and nearby states with temperatures 56 at 7 am and 78 at noon, plus typhoid fever reports and fluctuating illness figures.

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