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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
1
Williams, editor of the newspaper, tore down a Bookwalter sign provoking a brief incident noted in the office. No injuries reported as staff delayed work briefly.
Charles Williams editor of the News tore a Stand Up for Indianapolis card from a Chicago-Illinois street car railing. Passengers saw him throw it away after admitting he pulled it off while claiming it was placed for passengers to read. He said he stood up for Indianapolis and did not destroy the card.
Logsdon announces intention to become district 7 chairman with an understanding with Woods. Beveridge’s junior senator support backs Logsdon, though Woods has not announced a candidacy and may prefer Fairbanks.
Police discover George Merritt, an elderly man, near Thirteth Street and Central Avenue, emaciated and near death after fleeing the poor farm last spring. He says he starved for days while wandering the countryside before attempting to rest in the woods. He was picked up for loitering and will be sent back to the infirmary.
In Whites Kentucky on a September day a Salva Mon army unit encounters a local woman while seeking salvation stories. She jokes that John stores all kinds of hides and that judgment day may arrive when a holiday brings celebration, implying a lighthearted view of religious talk amid soldiers.
Wilma Newton, 33, a department store clerk in Kansas City, died Friday morning from atropine after a lover, Anvil McMurty, said his finances barred marriage. She vowed suicide Thursday night after his admission. He called after leaving the house. she said she had taken poison. He rushed to help with a doctor, but it was too late.
Liner advertisements list vacancies and goods: help wanted, rooms for rent, household chores, a house for sale, washerwoman seeking work, and a few misspelled items. Reflects typical small ad content with terse notices.
Sense Overstreet Congresssman from the district will debut in municipal campaigns this Friday at College and Nineteenth as Republican committees seek his services. Mayor Bookwalter also speaks. Next week schedule lists R A Brown and Addy son C Harris presiding and speakers at multiple halls including Phoenix and Lite’s halls with various Democratic contenders.
Ferguson, 69, longtime Thorntown resident and local M E church member, was stricken with apoplexy Friday morning and remains unconscious with poor prognosis. Governor Durbin issued a requisition papers for A G Steffel of Fort Wayne on grand larceny charge. He is accused of stealing $119 from Louis Lengard. Arcadia features new pianos and woodwilers at Arcade. The Sun will advertise every vacant Indianapolis house each Saturday. Young Woman Advice column promises matchmaking for a fee.
A brief letter from The Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis Indiana dated September 3 1003. The piece presents a civic or personal communication in a early 20th century city newspaper style.
A spirited feature highlights Milwaukee’s famed beverages and culture, tracing the rise of local brewing traditions, iconic brands, and the city’s reputation for distinctive fizz and nightlife. Strong regional names appear as the piece surveys enduring icons and attractions.
A Milwaukee Brewers picnic at Germania Park drew Republican Bookwalter and Democrat Holtzman amid campaign heat. They toasted fellow candidates and joked about Hitz while crowds enjoyed the event.
Nettie A. Russell files for divorce alleging John Russell fled home and lived with his niece, a girl under 16, for two years. She says he was convicted and imprisoned for the crime.
A violent confrontation erupted between a BI mob and a Tennessee sheriff in a tense rural area. Officers reported gunfire and a standoff, with the sheriff sustaining injuries before the situation was brought under control. further details remained unclear due to ongoing investigations.
A mob shot a black man confined for assaulting a white woman after a standoff with Sheriff and deputies. The sheriff was wounded, one white mobster was shot, and three lynchers were captured inside the jail. One captive confessed implicating 14 other men.
Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy president is dangerously ill at Castle Inn Buffalo suffering a stomach affliction with symptoms of acute indigestion and stomach trouble.
An immense crowd gathered as the Salvation Army conducted a public event featuring a hanging demonstration that drew widespread attention and curiosity from attendees. The scene highlighted the era's dramatic public displays and crowd dynamics.
In Wise 61 West Virginia on September 25 Clifton Brannon, called a brutal Cumberland mountains killer, was executed for murdering his first wife. The Salvation Army arrived the night before and held services in the jail and street meeting at 10 am. The crowd gathered for both the hanging and the religious service as Brannon strummed a guitar and sang before his death.
A coaching party paraded downtown at noon on Friday giving a side exhibition of the horse show. The procession featured three coaches owned and driven by A. E B. Ashbrook W. B. White and George Pepper with 12 guests in each coach. The parade drew wide praise as one of the most splendid pageants on Indianapolis streets in recent times.
Local report notes complaints from blind girls about improper characters seen near the school. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to identify the individuals and ensure student safety.
Superintendent Johnson Says an unknown man climbed the fence and tried to break into the girls dorm at the blind Institute near St Clair park. He argues the city should provide proper protection since the park is used by the Institute without charge. An employee guarded the area but the man escaped. The park board was asked to act.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather over the next 36 hours ending at 8 p.m. on September 20. Friday night will be warmer, Saturday cooler, with morning low near 48 and daytime highs around 72. Winds from the southwest.
A large audience watched several female exhibitors compete in two events at the horse show. Only three prizes were awarded per event, leaving many women disappointed and in tears after the results were announced. Some cried long after leaving the pavilion, delaying their return to seats. Robert Robertson, a real estate man, is on trial for embossing $4,000 from his cousin, Mrs. Clara Robertson of this city. Comments mention attorneys Byau, Bailey, Spahr, Judge Ayers, and Benefict.
A startling line from a fragment references a woman living with a gun by her side every night, described as a trusted friend. The text hints at fear, control, and the potential peril surrounding a personal relationship. Further readable context remains unavailable.
Early Friday neighbors reported Liltle Stevens, described as demented, firing a shotgun at night and tying it to her window. They fear venturing outside as she previously killed another woman in a jealous incident and was released from a mental hospital years ago amid complaints about her antics. Police plan efforts to recommit her to the asylum.
Supt Power of the Park board will provide 50 city school yellow dinners from the parks for teachers who wish to take part. Baptist Kendal praised the offer as kind and generous and asked principals to ensure at least two teachers from each building visit Power to claim the meals. The gesture is voluntary, not mandatory, but schools are encouraged to participate.
A hostler named Disk Smuiih, 33, at Sanders & Becker stables 132 Madison avenue, was found dead in a stall Friday morning. City ambulances sent the body to the morgue. death likely heart failure, pending coroner’s inquiry. Newlin to hold mass meeting with municipal reform speakers, date undecided. Hoyt King invited but unavailable. Oliver W. Stewart recommended.
Fragmented OCR notes list names Walter Revie Durbin and Vernon W. Van-eee as directors of The Elkhart power company with various references to manufacturing chemicals and stock capital. The text includes stray phrases about consumption and barber imagery and appears largely unreadable.
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