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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1903
Page
3
In San Francisco on September 11 a scuffle between sophomores and freshmen at the University of California left freshman Frank McKenzie with injuries after a fire of insults and blows. Student Wheeler calls for severe punishment by expulsion.
SONS OF IRELAND CHEER GEN miles of Irish arc in Springfield frail scene as Robert Eavach and Manus Karan figures appear. In Chinoook Montana Nat Curry pursuit drives mountain volunteers. Springfield reports Nathan Boner death nullifies claim to estate and a Great Neeche train incident leads to wholesale layoffs.
Curtis Jett testified in the Kentucky murder case denying involvement in the Cockrill killing. He claimed he was in Jackson and later in Hargis’ store when the shots occurred, heard them from an upper room, and searched the courthouse. He recalled no shots fired by him and appeared nervous under cross examination. Separate items note a divorce suit against William F Robinson and briefing on the U S District Court after summer recess.
Wat son’s millinery opening showcases season’s hats with French patterns like Maresvot Saurs and brown peau velvet toques. Descriptions note mink fur brim, ostrich tips, steel ornament resembling feather, and orchids. Turbans in moreskin with ostrich plume, prune shades, and velvet flowers appear amid lush decor and adjoining ladies gowns display.
New York reports Charles M Schwab committing future fortunes to benevolent uses after dedicating a school building in Weathery Pennsylvania. He notes a general aim to fund industrial schools but gives few specifics while confirming his fortune around 20 million dollars. In Bloomington Illinois, the Three Heights league announces its annual meeting for Oct 18 with officer elections and a pennant presentation. sentiment favors honoring Sexton for another year.
Births list many entries with names and addresses including Nichols Pree Shipman Bowman Muench and others with details of gender and residence. Deaths include Louise Reed Anita Spitz Lash Leppert Grenner Hoagland Amacher Brown Bowley Johnston and others with ages and causes. Marriages show multiple couples and partners across local names. Building permits note several new dwellings and additions with addresses and values.
East Liberty Pennsylvania market report lists receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep. Prices vary by grade with prime and choice classes noted and totals for lambs hogs and mixed stock. Reading reflects active demand with ranges from low to high for each category.
Boston reports show improved game outlook with prospects stronger than recent years. Officials point to steady development in players and training, suggesting a brighter season ahead for local squads.
On Wall Street gains and losses appear in mixed trading with banks and mining stocks noted. British cabinet resignations surface as crop conditions slip to slight satisfaction. United States steel and railroad shares show uneven movement. East Buffalo cattle prices and hogs rise amid market receipts while lambs and sheep show variability.
Market opened without firm momentum in New York, with slight gains overall. Steel and cast iron fell while some rail shares like Atchison and Union Pacific rose. St Paul dipped early then recovered. Weather buoyed bulls though uncertainty in industrials lingered, bonds up modestly and total volume about 35,100 shares.
A dense list of local securities including Indiana Bank, Merchants National Bank, Union Trust, and various Indianapolis street railways and traction companies appears alongside Chicago livestock market figures for September 21. Notable names include Columbia National Bank, Madison County Telephone, Indianapolis Street Ry, Union Traction, and Indianapolis Water Co. The livestock section shows cattle receipts at Union Stockyards with price ranges and counts for prime and common cattle, heifers, and hogs, plus small sheep figures.
The page lists stock and bond notes alongside livestock classes with prices for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and calves. Receipts volume, market tone, and price directions are provided, plus New York provisions and city grain market figures with wheat, corn, and rye quotes and totals.
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