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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
2
Mayor Frans da M. Menke faces a 20 count grand jury indictment in Mattoon alleging malfeasance and misfeasance in office. He appeared before Judge Henley with bond set at 32500, charged with protecting gambling rooms and maintaining open businesses after hours and on Sundays.
Barnum and Bailey's show has just returned from Europe bringing novelties and a new seating plan. The shipboard unloading was described as an easy task, highlighting the show's renewed arrangements and stage features for audiences.
The Barnum and Bailey circus arrives in Indianapolis for afternoon and night shows with reserved seating. Tickets can be bought any time during the day, avoiding ticket-wagon lines, while 14 300 seats are available and no peddlers are admitted. The union of comfort and spectacle mirrors its Madison Square Garden presentation, with wagons moved from ship to dock by large derricks.
Curated testimony on the eve of Chicago’s centennial questions Mrs. OLeary and the famous cow as the fire’s cause. A witness recounted a party at 17 DeKalb Street, lamp spill, milk demand, and panicked efforts to contain a blaze born from a kitchen lamp and dry wood, challenging longstanding beliefs.
Arrangements were made for the independent candidate Dr Carter to appear at Phoenix Hall Meridian and Morrison where the Democratic candidate spoke, but the doctor did not show up. Two sergeants at arms were appointed by chairman A J Lauch as the event proceeded without the main speaker.
In Chicago notes, William Z. Tavier, a Chicago board of trade member and Kenilworth resident, stepped from a Northwestern train at Wilmette on a Friday evening and was struck and killed by a train wheel. The event occurred amid references to local candidates and speakers including Ueokwalier Hoelaman and Honest John.
A lengthy testimony from a Maine reader describes multiple family health issues linked to coffee consumption. After switching to Postum, the family reports improved appetites, digestion, weight gain, and relieved heart and nervous problems. The grandfather and others reportedly felt better after stopping coffee and drinking Postum.
Peters burg records a major fire destroying Winslow's business district Friday afternoon. Estimated losses reach 130,000 with only one insured owner. Firefighting relied on water and buckets due to no local department. Joseph Millard, a local businessman, died from exhaustion after prolonged efforts to combat the flames. Winslow becomes a second town in Pike County with about 1,000 residents.
In Marion Kentucky a man named Milton Curley was killed during a wedding reception when Agnes Travis rushed in and slashed him with a weapon. Travis then cut her own throat and is in serious condition. The couple had reportedly planned marriage for five years before Curley wed another woman, Agnes Turner.
Policeman Fitzgerald was shot and fatally wounded after challenging two men at Forty Fourth Street station. He identified John Johnson, who was later wounded in a second fight. Johnson, with connected violence, was arrested hours after the attack.
A brief railroad notice states Pennsylvania Lines offers a Chicago return fare of five dollars with a centennial exposition timetable. Tickets are limited for return and two agents are AW Richardson and D Pa handling selling duties.
An engineer report from Sept Man notes nine highwaymen attempted a win by force near Whiten's station on a Friday night. A Tantern wagon crossing the track was seen, and, amid past robberies, the band did not halt the cart. Officers are investigating.
San Francisco reports Charley techer, a famed forger, will be released from prison Monday after serving seven years for a Nevada bank robbery by fake checks. He says he plans to go to Chicago.
Mr Armstrong remains alive in a critical state at the home of his son-in-law, Prof. T. F. Hows, in Devinton, as reports from the board of directors of Hutter village indicate.
An Indianapolis citizen, H. Fuller, describes kidney pain from bridle strain and urinary issues. He credits Lian Dean's Kidney Pills, purchased at Henry J. Hunter's drug store, with his recovery after trying other remedies. Pills sold nationwide by agents at 19 cents. Downey and poster sellers advertise.
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