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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1903
Page
1
Panic gripped the New York stock market as trading opened on Monday. Investors reacted to mixed economic signals and lingering market nerves, sending indices lower and amplifying concerns about volatility.
Heavy liquidation hit the New York market with short covering briefly sparking rallies before another slide. Steel stocks reached new lows while diverse rails and utilities showed declines. some issues steadied late as traders weighed continuing liquidation and brief recoveries amid volatile pressuring factors.
A mail train plunged into a stream after derailing at an unknown location. Engineers and postal workers reported injuries as rescue crews responded, with authorities investigating the cause of the crash and logging damaged cars and disrupted service.
A Southern Railroad train ran 3 miles an hour over a 3 foot trestle Sunday afternoon and derailed into a creek, killing engineer J A Brody and fireman AG Clapp along with seven others. Clerks and conductors from multiple towns were among the injured. one 12 year old boy was hurt. Canary birds survived as splintered cars and crates lay in the creek.
A brutal incident at a sauerkraut factory ends in the death of a baby and a man’s arrest for neglect. The event drew sharp neighborhood anger and reports of potential Whitecapping threats amid fear and indignation.
Chaotic remarks from chairman Newlin spark intra party turmoil. The exchange centers on a contested ticket and ward committee influence as factional tensions rise across the organization.
In Beattyville the regular term of the Wales county court sits as three defendants Annie and Robert Allen and Delaney Peters face charges of an assault leading to death. The community grows restless awaiting court actions with strong talk of revenge if delays occur. Officials vow protection as tension rises amid fears of vigilante action. Indiana Avenue rummage sale announced by the M E church ladies to run all week.
An amused report describes clerks abandoning their posts Monday morning to watch a circus parade. The scene reflects lingering boyhood excitement as the crowd ignores poll hooks and the election’s outcome becomes secondary to the spectacle. Keach voices a tender, self-important remark about the event and the circus entourage.
A violent crime in West Middletown after an arrest attempt left Superintendent Samuel Berguson dead and Paymaster Martin of the Mere Burson Construction Co. fatally wounded. Martin died Monday in Mercy Hospital Pittsburg while suspects Ferguson and Aston were held in Washington awaiting further action. The case spurs heightened police effort as officials pursue the next move.
Fragmentary report details a church sermon causing distress at a home near a royal police station. Officers Burkese and Brady intervened with charges as residents recount a longing to return home. A letter to the author blames the minister for a fear sparked during the sermon and hints at financial schemes.
A transmitted Spanish language critique argues Aguinaldo’s rise and failure hinged on his own ambition and Luna’s removal. It claims Luna’s removal might have altered war results and blames Aguinaldo for his downfall, noting the moral ruin that followed within his faction.
Saturday night blaze in the business district caused substantial damage to multiple buildings. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene with car wrecks and a derailed truck as horses were killed and several men suffered injuries. Forecasts suggest fair conditions in Indianapolis following the incident with a slowly rising temperature.
Fragmented text reports a crowded market scene at Vo Kamp and Cingtolane with unfamiliar names like Monty Rodis and Malarmient. Juxtaposed are references to a mysterious death, a bolt incident, and a string of unclear events including epileptic episodes and nervousness among residents.
Five workers suffered injuries when a car struck a white front area at SK. The Lewin Co. car occupied the space. Relieving officials stated the investigation continues into the heat exposure and apartment building conditions.
A Venice gang of ten described as enored robbers terrorized residents, snatching purses and belongings. Authorities, including Judge Stubbs, jailed members ranging in age from 10 to 14, boasting of their crimes while police documented the spree.
Rumors spread through Broad Ripple as a local tragedy tied to the death of a boy linked to Dr Ligit surfaces. Eyewitness accounts mention a shell impact and a carpenter's actions while tensions flare over who hid the first boy and why. The case involves George Wright and Commins Wright with inquiries into labor and property ties surrounding the Dr Ligin residence.
BACK ACAI NEW YORK SEPT 28 President Homevel sails from Oyeter Bay to Washington for a capital fete. Joined by Jacob Rita and Mollers commissioner Fraters V. Greene, Roosevelt’s family travels via train to Jersey City. Alice Roosevelt joins the party. children attend Groton School. Household servants accompany the trip on an ice train to Washington.
A messy report from a Monday meeting outlines severe financial strain on the Shortridge Athletic Association. Weather and weather-related delays hinder basketball, with election for officers unsettled and new faculty manager chosen for the girls’ team. buah
A fragmented account describes Negley as a special deputy adjuster in a political context. It recalls regalia, a committee, and duties involving the general mixer, with references to a 487 bohicke landmark and routine meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The piece links Negley to a GOP precinct committee and notes alleged executive actions and charges carried by the general mixer leadership.
A vast circus tableau unfolds as the Barnum and Bailey show arrives, staging a morning tent erection and a street parade through Washington. The afternoon program features 409 costumed performers, elephants, llamas, a sky of tableaux, and the imperial Viennese troupe, with evening Hippodrome races to cap a grand day.
In a city court, a parade anticipation built as judges, witnesses, and staff rushed hearings to see the circus parade. A prisoner’s hearing proceeded quickly to allow viewing of clowns, bareback riders, natives, and animals as the procession moved past, with the judge noting the case would be decided tomorrow.
The fall exhibit by Beaton Langen features a grand display of women's wear including evening coats, fur, gowns, and other season’s novelties. The inked ad notes prices and a wide array of items designed to attract shoppers, with a focus on luxurious apparel and fashion.
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