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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1903

Page

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Blood Feud Terrors Loom in Kentucky Towns

Reports from Jackson and nearby towns describe an ongoing reign of terror following the Curt Jett case. Prosecution supporters warn fed deaths and executions unfold after Jett’s hanging sentence at Cynthiana. Bruce Catlin, a Cleveland lumber agent, faces threats and is forced to shuttle between Lee City and Jackson, with orders to appoint a replacement if killed.

Lexington Jackson Curt Jett Cynthiana Cockrith Ae Bruce Catlin Cleveland Lee City

Shelbyville Interurban Power Crash Blanks Town

A power house accident near Shelbyville cut electricity to the interurban line, leaving a car stranded south of Indianmoon. About 23 passengers endured a cold night as townspeople built bonfires for warmth. Some passengers were taken to hospital with exposure. service resumed Thursday morning after wires failed and the circuit breaker tripped.

Shelbyville Faney Wopean Ingiy Shelbyvilel Elek Wharsday Coe Kady Ata Alspian Abe Shelby Bienjig

Riot at Hungarian Court Amid Reopening Session

Report from a chaotic session at the Hungarian Wet where rioters attacked premier Count Nedeyivary as the assembly attempted to resume. Derivative attempts to speak were cut off by a deputy who proclaimed loss of faith in royal guardians.

Count Nedeyivary Brie Derivary Harabaé

Prohis Catch Cold At Hitz Meeting

About two dozen stalwarts gathered at Julie Sheppard's home on Captobuve Street to listen to Mr Hitz. Dr Newlin and C M Leman attended as guests. The group stood on the lawn and caught cold during the event.

Hitz Juline Sheppard Mr. Hitz Balrmian Newlin C. M. Leman Ie Prohibition Wily Comanitice

Train kills workers at New York crossing amid Polish group

A New York crossing incident left several workers hurt as a train struck men walking to work. Poles among the injured were Cir Baragski, J. Len Mb, and Stanishins Gatrowiskh. The three were badly injured while others suffered lesser injuries.

Bepealu N.Y Shine Nan Waa Ouinghi Hub Kaiahy New York Thuinlvryst Advienee Stanishins Gatrowiskh Cir Baragski J. Len Mb Iivks

Old Fiddlers Contest at Tomlinson Hall

A high class vaudeville program is planned for Wednesday night at Tomlinson Hall. The event features an Old Fiddlers contest with performances of music from a half century ago. Contestants and sponsors include Modern Wondmen of America and several Indianapolis merchants. Funds raised will be shared equally among the camps in attendance.

America Tomlinson Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Illinois Indianapolis

Resident Dead in Throntown Ind a An Oldest Resident Dies

Margaret Nivens a longtime Throntown resident died Thursday morning at age 81 She was twice married and the mother of Philip Sam mers of Indianapolis Her passing leaves a notable family in the local area and marks the end of a long life in the community.

Throntown Ind Margaret Nivens Philip Samemers Indianapolis

Classified Advertisements on the Neg Nth Page

New ads include Hextere for sale, girl wanted, rooms for rent, washings wanted, housekeeper seeks work, piano for sale, cook wants situation, groceries for sale and various notices.

Hextere Irl

Wife accuses husband as she testifies in assault case

Sullivan, 3, Py BLO, arraigned Thursday in police court charged with assault and battery on his wife. The wife stoutly claimed her husband did not touch her. Witnesses said they observed marks on Mrs Sullivan and noted trouble at their home. Judge Whallon ordered a medical examination of the bruises and the court adjourned to hear further testimony.

Sullivan Coar Duncan

Horse Show Officials Host Trolley Party

Horse show officials host a trolley party for exhibitors and guests at a regional event. Attendees include Frank Morgan of Louisville and other named figures from Kentucky Illinois New York and Missouri, with plans discussed for the upcoming show date and venue.

Caring Frank Mogan Louisville Torante Dan B. Ashbrook Kansas City Dean BR Orsen Melium Batavia

Ministers elected delegates in Indianapolis

The Rev J M Townsend and Rev Morris Lewis both of Indianapolis were elected delegates in the general conference of the Indiana conference. Maj Gen John C Rate arrived in Louisville with staff to command lake department maneuvers. Rev George W Hagen, longtime Shelbyville minister, died aged 81 after 31 years in the Salvation union church.

Richmond Ind J. M. Townsend Morris Lewis Indianapolly AC ML Indiana Conference Xexslon Louisville John C. Rater Lakes Fort Sheridan Estes Gault Bovsy West Point Mine Fort Thomas Shelbyville George W. Hagen Ehelatian Union Church A. HR K of Pr Independent Order of Good Tempixra Christian Union Church of the ‘United

Prohi Chairman Admits Straw Ballot Was Stuffed

The Prohibition party chairman admitted a straw ballot at Kingan's packing plant was stuffed. He claimed extra ballots were removed after initial discovery, while rivals labeled the ballot a fabrication. A party candidate alleged the box was tampered with by multiple individuals.

PROHI Jerse Thodalt Erty Ine Thorsdar Kingan Sehme Hace Mile C. Mi. News Ane George Hilz Itz Aig Aoahe Wilkim Meyers

Logsdon Chairman Seeks Re election Amid Holladay Weather Chaos

Unclear OCR text mentions Logsdee as chairman of a reform committee and speculation about reelection. References to Hollamay weather, UR BPN, and Bonkwalter are garbled. No clear dates, places, or concrete outcomes available.

Aineh Logsdee Repithifeme Ovity Ewinmittes

Fragmented quote about local politics and accusations

A garbled interview fragment quotes James Leroy Read defending a mayor and criticizing others. It references a summer machine act and a failed committee, with unclear roles. The passage suggests debate over why certain listings should be defended or criticized amid local political tensions.

James Leroy Read

Candidates Debate Amid Campaign Chaos

An ill defined race unfolds as Hookwalter Inchemae and rival candidates vie for votes. Trainers test vocal cords while voters crowd meetings at Prospect Lindonests College ave and Nineteenthest. Republican leaders Taylor Yount Whallon back Bookwatter with a push, while Beveridge and Valaman campaign. incident details include J P McCorkie injured stepping from a streetcar.

Hookwalter Tomlinson

Fragmentary Rural Verse on Frost Fear and Regret

A muddy OCR piece describes light frost and farmer talk about frost timing and regret. It references a narrator and Uncle Ba, hinting at plans or consequences discussed aloud amid tense weather chatter. The text reads as garbled dialect notes from a rural scene.

Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity

Weather outlook for the 36 hours to 8 p m Sept 25 calls for fair conditions with a chance of light frost Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures show 44 degrees at 7 am, 62 by 2 pm, with warmer Friday and variable winds across Indiana and nearby states. Boilermakers Stir Out as Big Four boilermakers are not in session. atria situation remains unchanged.

Indianapolis Indiana Seasion Atria

Deserter Parrea Returns to Havana from Spain

Jose Parrea, once a Cuban general who deserted to the United States, arrived back in Havana from Spain on Wednesday. He was refused admittance by local authorities and will be sent back to Spain aboard a later vessel.

Heavana Jose Parrea United States Havana Spain

Tobacco by the Armload in Irish Fugitive Case

In a crowded federal Mies grand jury room, Irish fugitive James Lonehehsun faces potential life term. Passions run high as lawyers clash over evidence and testimony while Irish supporters present tobacco, blankets, and symbols of solidarity.

Grand Jury Mies James Lonehehsun Moeres Alf Lind Lynechenaun Nasir Indianapolis Triekmren Eft

Coal Trust Proposes To Maintain Present Prices

In Wilkes Barre Pa on September 24 a Delaware and Edson coal company order limits output to hold prices steady amid a glut of anthracite. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron will close many repairs, while the Susquehanna Coal Company controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad suspends at several collieries on Saturdays and Mondays. The move, not seen in years, aims to suspend the least marketable mines and affect thousands of workers in the anthracite region as cold weather looms and demand declines.

Wilkesharre Delaware & Edson. Coal Company Philielphtia & Reading Suscuchanna Coal Company Pennsylvania Railroad

Ruth Bryan Defies Parental Opposition in Lincoln Marriage

Yuen Bryan daughter of William J. Bryan in Lincoln shows strong will amid parental opposition. She will marry Homer Leavitt, an artist, after a history of dispute and travel. Leavitt previously wed a young woman of Alper who died years ago, leaving a son. The couple’s connection began while Leavitt painted Bryan’s father’s portrait in Lincoln.

Yuen Bryan Wm. J. Bryan Lincoln Strane Ted Homer Leavitt Alper Leavitt Bryan Teegn Bea New

Man slaying case with unclear details and suspects

An early 20th century newspaper fragment reports a manslaughter case involving John Nokes and others. The report mentions a fatal event at a location near a pier and an arrest or legal action against a named individual, with unclear dates, names, and sequence of events due to damaged OCR text.

Woman Pleads Guilty in Saloon Robbery Case

Twila Miller pleaded guilty Thursday to taking Thomas Mall an old soldier living at 224 to a rear saloon room where she robbed Elin of SRL. Sentenced to one to Aries years by Criminal judge Alford. Nannie Green pleaded guilty to receiving stolen money, but her case continued until character evidence. Five new typhoid cases reported to Board of Health Thu. J.P. Mullally, jeweler at 3 Monument-piece, advertises large diamond stock.

Twila Miller Thomas Mall Washington and Liberty-ats Elin SRL Aries Alford Nannie Green Rosa

Bride of 12 Years Seeks Marital Pact in Hendrick County

Samuel Miles, a wealthy Hendrick County farmer, seeks Henry Piervi over a fabricated claim tying a 12 year old girl to a marriage. Pearl Brewer, Milve farm hand, is named in Miles's demand as a betrothal participant. The report notes Miles alleges the Vaughire girl is 12 and presumes a marriage arrangement. In another note, John Dunleavy of Philadelphia dies after being injured in a streetcar fall while en route to the World’s Fair site. ambulance transport failed to save him.

Samuel Miles Hendrick County Henry Piervi Gavia Milve Marcy Miles Vaughire ST. Louis Mon John Dun- Wean Philadelphia Qhy Hospital Dunleavy le Ateull Trac Bade

Mayors and officials named by Citizens' Union Republicans

On Wednesday night the Citizens' Union and Republicans nominated Seth Low for mayor Edward Grant for contrafier and Charles Paines for president of the board of aldermen.

Seth Low Edward Grant Charles ¥. Paines Board of Aldermen Citizens’ Union Republicans

Battle Constantinople War Reports from the Front

Reports from the field describe fighting between Turkish troops and insurgents in Macedonia near Kotchani and Mishing. Casualty figures vary with each account, noting Turkish and insurgent losses including killed and captured. Dispatches also mention villages burned and reprisals following battles.

Constantinople Worthan Deen Kresna Macedonia Thun Softa Kotchani Frigar Mishing

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