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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
2
A report details a burglary where four men robbed offices and secured lamps worth several thousand dollars. The incident marks the third smuggling of this sort in five years, with officers noting repeated break ins and police effort ongoing.
In New York on September 2 recorder Laz No disapproved an arbitration hearing during which two well dressed young women chewed gum loudly. The judge ordered them to stop chewing, forbade sticking gum under the bench, and warned of a fine for the next offender.
George Young, employed at the Empire pool rooms, was shot in the shoulder by two unknown assailants during a suspected hold up Monday night. They entered at about 1 am asking for a vigour and fled after Young resisted, with the shot fired as he lay on the floor. He received treatment from Dr. Mackey.
A Nashville man recalls coffee caused stomach trouble and nervousness but credits Postum with restoring health after giving up coffee. He reports dramatic improvements within weeks and endorses Postum as a tasty coffee substitute from Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
The Eaton county fair at Charlotte offers a marble tombstone to the woman bearing the most children and reporting their number. The winner’s inscription will be carved after selection and kept at a granite works until the winner dies. Additional contests award prizes to the reddest haired baby, the homeliest baby, and the man with the longest beard who receives a horse brush.
A garbled 19th century report recounts William Sorrel starving through 57 days at Randolph county farm. It notes Tanner the faster died, Sorrel survived on parchment and water, with delirium and violence in the final days. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
The body of Selva Baskoonbs was discovered at Lakeside Park near the lake Shore Meadow, badly mangled and believed murdered. The report lists names including Willard, Helen Wayman, Cecil Spangler, Ethel Coy, Charlotte Gardner, Arthur Stetzel, and others, along with addresses and nearby deaths and marriages, reflecting a broad community notice.
In Plainfield Indiana on September the Western yearly meeting of Friends discussed church questions. Data shown indicated Lis? persons attended, with 4% women using tobacco. The church does not forbid tobacco but advises members not to use it.
Building permits issued for several dwellings and structures. George W. McWhorter seeks a coal bin at 10 Tight and Place for 25 dollars. William Q. Brafth plans a 3600 addition at 61 W Twenty sixth. Edw Lawhorn applies for a 3600 dwelling at 18 Broadway. George J. Keller targets a brick building at Kentucky Ave and Stockyards for 15000. Ela Spaulding files a dwelling at FE South Street between Virginia Ave and Irving Place for 600. Angeline H. Baker plans repairs at 1215-17 Brookside Ave for 0.6. E Lefingweil lists an addition at 62 Bancroft St for 300. J W Millikan proposes dwelling at Twenty first St and Cornpl Ave for 2390. Korey Krias appears with an unspecified entry at 1000 Thalindn Bere hash.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a near permanent remedy for piles, claiming instant pain relief and shrinking of swollen vessels without surgery. It markets the product as affordable, non narcotic, and widely trusted after years of word of mouth, with a book on causes and cures offered.
Willa Ho Watkins, owner, says the team made some money but failed to draw due to weather and away games. Manager notes poor attendance in Kansas City and Milwaukee, expects Western League to avoid direct opposition next season. Plans include more signings and efforts to field a strong, money-winning team in Indianapolis.
Rev M S Rees of Rochester Indiana conducts a four weeks revival at the Presbyterian Church with several other churches joining. Committees are conducting a house to house campaign. Two ministers visited saloons Saturday night inviting attendees to Sunday afternoon meetings.
In Nasaville Indiana on Monday afternoon during cross examination in a breach of promise suit against Marcus A Kendal Richmont Lewnehiy, Miss Culver fainted after being told by the defendant he would give all his old shoes to be with her. Letters read in court were said to have been written by the defendant. More followed over Tuesday.
An automobile carrying six occupants plunged over a creek bank in San Jose on Monday night injuring all aboard. Mrs. Peter Deduisart was killed, and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ogle and their daughter were seriously hurt. Chauffeur William Curtiss was slightly hurt. All passengers are described as wealthy and prominent. In Bourne Hoodoo Round, Fall River Mass Bettie Garner of Lowell defeated Dan Dutt in the thirteenth round on a foul.
Butte Montana Sept 2 The first photograph of William A Clark II the so called million dollar baby shows no visible signs of wealth burden. The child sparked national interest after grandfather Senator William A Clark promised his heirs a six figure fortune born December. The baby’s mother died four weeks after birth.
Mrs J Allen head of the Purity league spoke to the W C T L stating morality should be taught in schools. She argued schools help shape morals while streets contribute to immorality, urging a formal morality course amid broader social influence. Belgrade election results show lawmakers with ties to the royal murder. Cardinal Gibbons returns from Rome.
Valparaiso reporter notes Mrs Edward Ryan will receive 50000 from the estate of her brother John Sullivan of Seattle who died over a year ago. Sullivan valued his estate at about 320000. The Ryans near Valparaiso own a home and a 3 acre farm, with the estate reportedly to be divided among Seattle heirs when more heirs were found.
In St Paul on September 2, a large Rock Island road workforce, free of intoxication and cigarette use, aims to cut out cigarettes and liquor to improve digesters and overall efficiency, with disciplinary action for violations.
A dated testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble with backache and urinary issues. William H. Banke of Indianapolis recounts severe pains, previous remedies failing, and relief after using the product from Henry 3. Hyder's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo lists as U S agents at 60 cents per box.
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