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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
3
Mid September report notes 3,000 Canadian Lake Superior workers unemployed near St. Marie facing two to six weeks of unpaid wages. Many have families and no money for food, with debt, illness, and hunger spreading as authorities fail to provide relief.
The death of Mrs. Katherine Gilbert a society woman in Dublin Maryland is linked to a banquet hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T Bates for the Martha Washington society. At the event eleven or thirteen attendees were present when Mrs Gilbert reportedly stood and then collapsed, later dying. The article notes Bates questioned the seating and Mrs Gilbert fell Friday.
Texas miners and mine owners ended a days long conference with a miners victory securing ten hour workdays and a roughly 17 percent per ton wage increase. President Marston said the rise will add nearly $100,000 annually in operating costs as four Chamber mines plan to resume on Monday.
Independent supporters await next Thursday when George Mita speaks from an independent Proki perspective. Keynote speeches from Hookwalter and Wattaman are planned. Oliver W. Stewart, national Prohi Party chairman, likely to speak as guest of C. & Newlin.
A man named Marshall died after an assault in the city following a failed arrest attempt. Police report Marshall was beaten unconscious during the confrontation with a suspect who allegedly struck him with force. Jurisdictional investigation continues to locate the assailant and determine motive.
Dr. T. AL Goodwin, a caller at the governor's office, pressed for a meeting with the governor before departure. He intends to advise on campaign matters linked to Teddy Roosevelt's administration and Tom Boeing's vice presidency bid, while Secretary Lackwand discusses the situation.
Hermann, president of the baseball commission, faced a case against himself. The commission, meeting last Saturday, concluded it drafted Richion of the Toledo club of the American League, and the New York American club claimed Kleinow was purchased by that club to the draft. Hermann examined all evidence and ruled the New York club's claim valid.
Police report a Columbus arrest involving a man named Stifel linked to a Cincinnati brewing firm. He allegedly traveled to Terre Haute and altered company funds for personal use, with Det. Jenkins and others involved in the investigation.
In a September report from San Vie district, U S Grant Jr. narrowly escaped a bottomless pit formed by a dynamite blast. The blast opened a cavern-like crack along the street, but no injuries or fatalities were recorded among nearby residents or observers.
Manufacturers from Elgin Batavia and surrounding towns met to demand open shops. A strikebreakers list will be compiled against all who participated in strikes. About 1,060 workers are affected. The move aims to curb union activity and deter labor unrest.
ALS Mitchell of Martinsville was badly hurt when struck by a street car. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors feared a brain injury. Relatives in Marineville have been notified.
A jumble of births and deaths figures from various families across cities appears. Names include August and Mary Fehlt, Gertrude King, Archibald and Patsy Hook, James H. and Mary Twitchell, and Esther L. Owens. Meningitis and cardiac conditions are listed among causes. Marriages listed include Alexander Parke Jr. and Margiret Neah plus other couples. Building permits and address details follow with multiple residences noted.
Horse show leaders depart Saturday night for Lanisvilla forming a circuit to unite major exhibitions. The plan includes Pepper and Achbroak and a fleet of box cars and auto transport, with a trust comprising Pepper of Toronto Ash Week Kansas City Hogan Louisville Simms Chicago Carland St Paul and White Cleveland.
A fragmented early report notes an unknown steamer wreck near San Francisco. The item lists scattered prices for poultry, eggs, dairy, meats, produce, and general groceries, reflecting a busy commodity index page with numerous named items and fluctuating rates.
The record lists market figures for coal and coke across Greene and Sullivan counties with prices per ton or per unit and delivery terms. It notes shipments to Pittsburgh West Virginia Indiana and Connellsville coke, including crushed coke and related delivery options to basements or second floors at specified rates.
On Wall Street market moves show mixed tone with declines in key rails and utilities. Banks and industrials fluctuate as Rock Island and Metropolitan lines slip while overall trading signals cautious recovery amid bank statements and commodity steadiness.
Wheat steady with No 5 red and No 3 red on track while corn shows weakness across No 2 white No 4 white and No 3 mixed categories. Hay holds steady with no 1 and No 2 timothy values noted. Inspections list several cars by grade and type with total cars counted and occasional rejections and grade notes.
New York market brief reports varied prices for dressed poultry and dairy products. Fowls, hens, turkeys, butter receipts, creamery milk and eggs show mixed values with occasional imperial fractions. Sugar and imitation creamery items appear in fragmented figures and notes.
In Cincinnati market notes receipts totaled 678 head with varied demand. Butchers showed steady to strong tendencies, calves dull and mixed packers active on choice cattle. Prices referenced include 363600.10 for mixed categories and other figures indicating steady to higher tone throughout the day.
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