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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

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Express Robbers Hold Up Burlington Route Near St Joseph

Four masked men blew open a express car safe on the Burlington and Missouri River flyer five miles north of St Joseph. Officials say no money was taken. one robber wounded. Conductor S E Harvey notified police who, with deputies, hunted the hills for two suspected bondits identified as Harvey Logan and Kad Curry.

ST. Joseph Burington & Missouri River Flyer Denver Express Company Amustonia S. E. Harvey Hermifs Trai Itarvey Logan Kad Curry Loge Tennessee Montana Teaio Tx

Fire threatens to consume Republican headquarters

A smoky blaze endangers the Republican Party headquarters, with firefighters battling the blaze as crews work to prevent total loss. No injuries reported as investigation begins into cause and extent of damage. Local officials coordinate response with emergency services amid concerned neighbors.

Fire causes smoke in Lemcke building headquarters

Smoke issued from doors and windows during a noon hour fire at the Lemcke republican headquarters. Papers burned in a drawer in Secretary Muir's room caused a small blaze, quickly extinguished by fire extin guishers. No building damage, and committee work continued.

Lemcke Republica Muir

Odds Favor Bookwalter In Local Political Bets

The betting scene shows Bookwalter favored with odds moving from 10 to 7 to 2 in general pools. At Tron a Bookwalter supporter has $9 against $ democratic money and $50 on the same side. at Shea's poolroom a democrat backer posts 1000 against Bookwalter with odds 7 to 5. Overall bettors see little appetite for taking a political risk due to complex conditions.

Isis al Mos Dewi-Town Tron Shea W. Pearist Holtzman Shea's Bebim

Balkan reform talks under Sultan in Constantinople

In Constantinople the Balkan crisis dominates a conference at the Yildiz Kiosk with the sultan and foreign ministers. A draft calls for a mixed reform commission to satisfy Bulgaria and curb the Bulgars, but the situation remains unstable amid reports of arms distribution and village burnings by Ottoman forces in eastern Turkey.

Constantinople Yildiz Balkan Bulgaria Vienna Die Zeit Kirk Killsea Turkey Bylkaron

First White Squirrel Sighted Near Eaton Farm

TERRE HAUTE Sept 2 That first white squirrel ever seen in this vicinity was shot Monday by C Morris on his farm near Eaton Indiana. Morris saw the animal while hunting and made an effort to capture it alive but was forced to shoot it. He plans to have the unique specimen mounted.

Terre Haute Sept Morris Eaton

Advertisements on the Seventh Page

New liner notices list opportunities today including Boy wanted Rooms for rent House for rent Girls wanted Room and board wanted Read all liners on the Seventh page.

Broad Ripple Traction Feud Shapes Indiana Water Line

A Broad Ripple ordinance and the Indianapolis water company trigger a dispute over a traction line crossing the canal. The traction company must cross 15 feet above canal level to stay at street grade, risking its franchise. Town residents demand a five cent fare, while state rules imply a seven and a half cent fare to Indianapolis, stirring a fight over crossing methods and pricing.

Indiana Union Traction Company Road Ripple Broad Ripple Indianapolis Water Company Traction Company Water Company The Porksetion Traction Brow Ripple Indianapolis Broad Hipple Cig Ctizens Indiananntis

Servian Cabinet Quits Belgrade After Resignations

The Servian cabinet headed by M. Avakumovics resigned in Belgrade as ministers cited opposition by many elected officials to their party. The move followed a dispute over who would hold office and the cabinet's authority. King Peter is advised of the retirement of the government.

Belgrade Servian M. Avakumovics Preoy Wits Peter Parte Eel

Independent Republicans Face Dominant Hitz Support

Voters and executive committees in the Independent movement split over Toltzman and Hitz. A stormy meeting declared for Holtsman while Hitz supporters push for election, with several members signaling public withdrawal soon. Backroom maneuvers and secret plans cloud the outcome as independents push literature to Republicans ahead of events.

Parsip Ie Toltzman Holtsman Hitz Heluzmien Ari Wut Barkward Witz Republi Lon Indiana

Shortridge Football Team Censured by Prof Benton

Prof George Lenton, Shortridge principal, condemned a game incident at Wabash College claiming players misled by a dishonest act. He promised an immediate apology from the faculty and urged clean sport while criticizing the team for bringing a Negro player into the game. Capt. Clark ordered the interlude and expressed regret for the insult.

Shortridge Benton Tle Teuabolh George Wo Lenton Ue Shortridge Liga Sehond Lesore Angoviation Renton Faculty of Wabash Cote Hge Americah Boston Xpake Clark Betwe Wahash

Meeting Clarifies Ward 12 Executive Committee Member

At the headquarters a denial followed claims that SR. JoMeon accused Dr. Ridpari and would not serve as ward 12 executive committeeman. Holtzman was declared for at the meeting, with attendees noting the outcome.

Jatssen Mealty SR. JoMeon Ridpari Holtzman

Telegraph Companies Deny Branch Office Abandonment In City

Local management of telegraph companies denies reports that branch offices are being abandoned by agreement in Cincinnati. The dispute followed claims that actions were to be mirrored in this city, but officials state no such move has occurred.

Indianapolis Sun Indianapolis Bookwalter Telegraph Andianspolix Cincinnati Companie

Sir Tom Takes an Ecarriage Ride Wednesday

Jon went out for another ride while Sir Thomas Lin Leagues investigates. Arrangements for his return to Europe will be made. The Ci recus Teague executive committee replied to requests by C B Jameson E Comin and WW Bennett to probe John W Holtzman records when he was prosecutor. The league says no single investigation is underway and will publish results for all city ticket candidates in due time.

Jon Europe Sir Thomas Lin Cirecus’ Teague C. B. Jameson

Desperate on Vigorous Exercises Reported by Washington

Washington report claims President Rove Welt is gaining weight with vigorous exercise. Text notes he now tops 120 pounds, citing private adviser remarks. Earlier in presidency he weighed 100 pounds, with insinuations about health and efforts to counteract this perception.

Washington Rove Welt Resisaul

Weather maps donated to city schools by Blythe

Through the generosity of Weatherman Blythe, each school building in the city will be furnished with a weather map. Business director Creland says the maps will aid teachers and students and thanks Blythe for the donation. Janitors will be informed to place the maps.

Blythe

British Artillery Company 15 Sailing for Benton

The Honorable Artillery Company, 170 men, left Widnes for Liverpool at noon to board the steamer Mayflower bound for Benton. A large crowd gathered at the station to bid the soldiers farewell.

London Honorable Artillery Company

African Methodist Convention Opens in Richmond Indiana

The sixty-fifth annual African Methodist Church conference of Indiana opened in Richmond with Bishop Abram Grant presiding. Prominent national figures attend as delegates gather for the event. In political notes, Charles F. Hurst, Republican candidate for councilman Ward 9, filed a petition with the Board of Public Works requesting three vapor lights along his ward to improve visibility at night.

Richmond Ind The African Methodist Church Indiana Abram Grant Hurst Charles F. Hurst Councilmann Board of Public Works Toj Washington St Brookville Road Brockville Road Weshington Owell-Ave Hawthorn Vane

Lovely Fair Weather Forecast in Indianapolis Area

A weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity predicts fair conditions with cooler temperatures over the next 36 hours ending 8 p.m. on September 25. Morning temperature around 60, rising to 83 by mid afternoon, with further fair and cooler weather and possible light frost across Indiana and adjacent states.

Indianapolis Indiana

Lost Forever Is One Bookwalter Vote Lost Forever Is One

A voter of English birth in town aligned with Holtzman after being pressured by Bookwalter bosses. At the Thirtieth et Kenwood firehouse a city fireman openly supported the Boers, calling the Englishman’s stance unpardonable and saying his vote was forever lost.

Bookwalter Holtzman Thirtieth Et Kenwoot-ave Great Britain

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Burlington Express Republican Charles A. Bookwalter Fire Department Police Department City Hospital Willion Dollar Electric Haughville Town Hall Brightwood Canal Washington Street Northwesten Avenue Newland Avenue Union Traction Company Wabash College Sir Tom Max Levy Roosevelt Fach School Ast British Artillery Company Eiarar
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