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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
1
Six hundred feet of Western Electric Hawthorne building skeleton collapsed on Saturday killing three men and injuring many others. The structure’s weakened section caused the failure. some workers remained missing and at least 23 were injured. A prior arena accident had killed 19. The disaster halted final construction as crews searched for bodies.
London dispatches report Dr Frederick Treves who treated the king for fatigue after his Scotland journey. While Treves was seen, authorities stated the king is not seriously ill though rumors persist that his health is poor.
The 193 Indianapolis Horse Show ran about four dollars in expenses and drew crowds though profits were slim. The event showcased fine horse flesh and equipment, with a contested ribbon for harness pair judging ending in White of Cleveland winning and Pepper team dominating the scene.
Mamie Bredel reports to a court that she had to get busy to support herself during the first year of marriage. She states she is ready to end housekeeping and wishes to break up the arrangement amid financial pressures and family involvement.
Miss Hannan Oltman tried to save Theo dore Bichrdel's Hi Laurels residence from a Friday fire by moving a gasoline stove to the yard. She suffered severe burns, died later after Dr. William Canady declared her fatal, and may be permanently disfigured if she recovers.
London Sept 3 reports Prof Macuwen carried out a pioneering surgery at Glasgow Infirmary extracting a male patient's lung. The operation is described as unique in surgical history and completed with success.
A committee appointed by Chairman Logrdoen released a public report Friday night reviewing Holtzman’s record as prose cutor. It cites numerous cr aw court cases that were not disposed of as they should have been, according to the committee.
Ida Alice MecRea a mute wife of Murdock McRae of Blake street is described as screaming in sign language before being locked in an iron barn awaiting transfer to an insane hospital. The inquest in Laurie Nickerson's court found her insane, with testimony citing an overpowering infatuation for a deaf mute man as the cause, and noting her husband had previously been confined as insane.
A garbled note reports Chicago's centennial celebration with tentative dates in September. It mentions a six day event hosting visitors and locals to mark the city's first centennial, though details are unclear and figures appear erroneous.
The text sketches a weather outlook with a prediction of rain before Monday morning. It references a weather forecaster and hints at confirmation by recent weather observations, noting damp conditions and a cautious tone about precipitation.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 6 p.m. September 27 shows increasing cloudiness with likely rain. Saturday night and Sunday turn cooler with brisk south winds. Temperature readings: 7 a.m. 58, noon 80, 2 p.m. 82. Showers and cooler statewide on Saturday night and Sunday.
The Central News reports that Lord Milner is believed to have accepted the post of colonial secretary, created by Joseph Chamberlain's resignation, amid strong indications of an imminent appointment in London.
In Charleston on September 16 Laura Mitchell, employed by the Cheek family in Houry, was found with a bullet through her heart. Mrs Florence Cheek was arrested on the murder date, alleged beaten at the Mitchie BOT.
The Lincoln school on the South Side is the citys most crowded, with an eight room structure expanded to eleven rooms and hallways recast as recitation rooms. A portable school house was added to the main building to accommodate the overflow, while Supt Ken Wait says all pupils are being cared for.
Senator Fairbanks returned from Washington on Saturday after attending his daughter's wedding. He plans to stay mostly at home before his next congressional work trip and has promised to assist in campaigns in Ohio and Iowa, though no dates have been set.
Mike Dooley, a frequent offender in police court, faced Judge Conaway as a drunken charge was formally reviewed. The interview centered on his admitted pattern, with Dooley insisting he does not care who knows it and asking to see the judge again.
The Indiana Union Traction Company faces a court injunction forcing it to halt plans to cross the canal at a low height. Broad Ripple citizens demand a taller trestle, while Indianapolis Water Co. insists on at‑grade crossing only with a raised structure. The dispute pits local rail and electric car access against the water interests and city ordinance.
The U S grand jury will examine the territorial legislature on the first Monday in October. Indictments may target house members over public funds and record handling. Judge Ester aims to punish officials tied to last session scandals as vouchers for expenditures are missing or mutilated.
Reports from Sept 3 describe cholera raging in Afghanistan near Peteragir, with hundreds dying. Aabadulah, after a meeting, cited Quran passages and ordered sanitary measures amid ongoing war pressures.
The article describes noon meetings arranged by reps led by Bookwalter and Wig Atkinssie with schedules across multiple plants and days, including Western Furniture, Atlas engine works, Parry Manufacturing, and Brown-Ketcham, plus Republican and Democratic speakers at Randolph and Washington streets.
A horse ridden by Donald Cameron collided with a No 2 chemical wagon on Saturday and sustained a broken leg. The animal had to be shot after the crash, following a surge that caused it to back into Frank Lo it.
A. Armstrong, president of Butler College, died in Irvington. He endowed the Germanic language chair at Butler. The obituary notes his leadership and lasting contributions to the institution.
Police raided Metzlers Saloon on a Friday night, arresting Herbert Foltz and several others on assault and related charges. Adam Metzler, proprietor, remains jailed, while Jacob Metzler faces separate scrutiny amid ongoing neighborhood complaints about the nuisance.
Preparations for a unique entertainment by local camps Modern Woodmen of America proceed with full confidence. Fiddlers including Sylvester Hair John Hon Carson Davids arrive Monday.
In Biarritz France Duke D Arcoa once Spanish minister at Washington fought a duel with Count Torregerrada near the city. The duel ended with the Duke being slightly wounded.
In Dixie Colusinus Missouri September 26, a Missouri Confederate Veterans gathering faced uproar over song choices. A proposal to replace Dixie with Maryland sparked loud opposition as veterans shouted and band music played Dixie.
A pesthouse in Maysville Kentucky was robbed Friday night of beds clothing and related items. Authorities fear the stock may spread disease if not recovered. Town marshal arrested in Cripple Creek Colorado on separate threats case. Deputy enforcement details report livestock and fishing incidents and a local customer at Arcades.
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