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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
3
New York report notes Lillian Russell declares she will dress as a man for a male role. She designed her wardrobe, praising hats frock coats and tailored details, while lampooning rival dressers and discussing footwear and hats for a convincing masculine appearance.
Louis Haupt of the New York City Board of Education releases a report showing startling birth rates across the city. He notes the Bowery and East Side districts exhibit higher birth frequencies while the overall trend suggests continued population growth and rising demands on schools, with only three months of data available for projections.
Dayton Ohio September 22 the German national verein met at Holy Trinity church for a memorial service. The secretary reported a sizable membership across 258 societies within the organization, with ongoing efforts to preserve the central verein and support a German chair at the Catholic University in Washington. A proposed constitutional change to limit uniformed bodies inside the verein was discussed by Rev Brieg of Cleveland who warned it could affect parochial school property from the exempt list.
Jennie Zimpleman, an employed woman, was held for the grand jury in police court on a grand larceny charge. Detec tives Molz and Bray arrested her on a complaint by Mrs. Roby that many clothes were missing after Jennie left for work. The missing items were found in her trunk but she denied knowledge of their presence. Judge Wharton ordered further proceedings.
W L Davis, contracting agent for the United States Pipe and Steel Co, was found dead in bed from self inflicted wounds. He had recently returned from Dwight and was despondent over failing to quit drinking. His wife discovered the body.
Cornelius Conwell, a senator from 218 XN, faced a charge for withdrawing a deadly weapon in court. He claimed Nick and Joe Lux, residents at the same address, assaulted him after accusing Conwell of stealing a gun. The judge ordered Conwell to settle with the city clerk for 23 dollars and costs.
Akron Ohio Sept 3 Bishop Mallacien of Poston presiding at the East Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church warned ministers and laymen about license rivalry in the contest for delegates to the General Conference next year He referred to the national political scene saying Roosevelt likely to be president and noted dissatisfaction with Democrats The bishop’s political endorsement remark drew sharp disapproval from conference members
Exa Vista Sept 23 Colonel Morley manager of Buena Vista smelter and Mary Murphy mine Romley and Adolph Abrahamson superintendent killed by foul air during mine inspection. Abrahamson carried Morley in rescue attempt. Morley died first. No other workers present at night tour.
John Nore thrmp, a wealthy man from St Louis, shot himself behind the ear Monday morning in the Niagara hotel. The shooting was kept secret until Wednesday, with authorities noting no suspicion of foul play.
In a rough round by round show, Providence hosted Rob Armstrong and the grace heavyweight Hulshed Steve O'Donnell. The teat round yielded a decisive outcome as Armstrong pressed the pace and claimed the bout amid a night of tight exchanges.
A sawmill and store were destroyed by a fire early on a September morning in Morse. The blaze damaged BR Chase's mill and the Klean tent lumber aid building, with firefighters or locals noted in Wrens and Lass area.
A leaky gasoline stove caused a slim conflagration at H. Musaelman residence on M. W. Market Street, Wednesday, resulting in a loss of ten dollars. Local fire units contained the blaze with no reported injuries.
An advertisement urges readers to test kidney health by filling a glass with water and awaiting sediment. It extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidneys bladder and urinary issues, claiming rapid relief and nocturnal comfort. The copy promotes a free book from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York and directs readers to Annapolis Daily Sun for the offer.
A garbled compilation lists births deaths and marriages with numerous names and places. It mentions individuals such as Louise Po Adkinson and William Caliins along with scattered locations and dates, interspersed with notes on medical terms and building permits. The text reads as a rough ledger of social notices and local items rather than a coherent story.
A garbled 1900s city product notice lists provisions including butter cheese eggs poultry and meats with scattered prices and brands such as Young America and Mile. The fragment references ships shipments and seasonal items with unclear quantities or dates.
At Union Stock Yards Chicago cattle receipts for Monday show mixed demand with prime beeves fetched around 6.00 to 6.25 per cwt, heifers and cows steady to lower, stockers and feeders weaker. Thursday’s totals projected near 17,400 for cattle and 24,000 sheep with best steady and other prices softer. Native and western lambs traded unevenly with Westerns around 14.10 to 18.40 per cwt and natives near 10.00 to 10.90. Total Texans and camels noted in small lots, with overall tone cautious amid fluctuating demand.
American stocks in London show little change near parity as investors weigh a probable rise in the Bank of England rate. The report notes subdued trading and mentions market breadth with commentators referencing bond and equity activity, while notes on various market figures and prices are mixed and fragmentary.
Fragmented OCR reports mixed market notes from New York with stock and commodity mentions. It references live stock in Cincinnati, New York stocks, weather, and railroad shares, noting declines in various sectors and a cautious trading mood amid treasury lease news and government policy speculation.
The report lists auction-like prices for cattle, hogs, wheat, and grains, with details on stocker, feeder, and prime beef categories. It also covers hog and sheep receipts, fat livestock values, and New York market figures for pork, lard, sugar, butter, cheese, and eggs, reflecting steady to active demand across commodities.
An advertisement proclaims a free cure for contagious blood poison. The claimant asserts a mysterious natural compound heals virulent infections and promises to mail it prepaid to any applicant without cost. The appeal emphasizes restoring perfect health and sharing the secret with suffering individuals worldwide.
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