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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
1
In Marion Indiana on a Monday night Ralph Bailey a showman fled a mob that had duped him as 800 men paid $1 for a racy show. The angry crowd burned the tent and show property including wardrobes of performers while Bailey escaped across open country toward another town.
Washington dispatch notes J Pierpont Morgan agents pressing for revived ship subsidy measures. They compile statistics and consular reports to argue subsidy benefits and seek to aid Morgan partners including Standard Oil allies. Republicans doubt passage before the next Congress election, fearing public backlash and a potential veto by President Roosevelt.
Bloodless and bulletless combat between Wuc and brown forces near Point Kentucky continues Monday with the blue army maintaining the offense. Umpire Col Wagner says the series has not concluded and a final result will be announced at the end of the series. W. A. Kobbe led the blue forces in Friday action.
A pumpkin laden car backed east by a switch engine collided with a nearby cut of cars in the Panhandle yards near the railroad shops Tuesday morning. The force shoved the pumpkin car from its trucks, toppled the switch engine tank, and tore away the engine cab though the engineer and fireman escaped threats by leaping clear.
New advertisements on page seven include Woman wanted Rooms for rent Farm for sale Plumber wanted Furnished room wanted Office room for rent highlighting rental and sales opportunities across multiple categories. The brief list signals ongoing local commerce with diverse postings inviting assistance housing and services.
Night-Jailer Al Travis of via Yandes 1 formerly Indianapolis police superintendent received notice Monday night that his brother George W Travis of Shayon county had attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. George W Travis, a Civil War veteran, had been imprisoned several times by rebels during four years of service and has since endured hardships. He has previously starved himself and threatened further self harm after each attempt.
The Brown poool in September cotton forced the short sellers to cover, pushing September cotton to 18 cents on Tuesday morning. This marks a new high for the year and reflects a 2X point rise in two days with several private settlements of shorts reported. Diamond importer notes direct purchases with no middleman profit. Mullally jewelry and a Dentron barber shop ad follow.
Indianapolis News pressures ministers to back or oppose mayoral candidate Bookwalter, influencing a ministerial association vote. Ministers split, some openly back Fitz while others oppose. debate centers on editorial interference and potential shifts to Hotzman or Rockwalter. Strong church figures like Rev Joshua Stanstiell resist changes, leaving the issue unsettled.
Early Tuesday, three men reportedly robbed a Jersey and Market streets blacksmith, breaking into a shop and stealing chisels and other tools. Police found three bicycles abandoned as the robbers fled, with bystanders recalling delayed reaction and scattered tools along Market Street. A woman claimed to have seen three men riding up Gowntown but offered little corroboration.
Pang Gee Lung, known as Lang and described as a leader among Chinese Americans, travels across the United States to attend Chinese Masonic meetings. He states he would give up pagan faith to become Christian and notes Chinese in Indianapolis claim no strong pressure on him. He believes many Chinese in America view conversion with respect and that some admire Christians from other countries.
Misses Woodrum and Harrison, teachers from the State normal school of Michigan, are visiting the city to share methods in teaching. They work with Mrs. The teachers include Kelsey of the Michigan normal. Mrs. Kelty formerly led public schools and now serves as Indian Director by the Michigan school for teachers.
A report from Berlin Heights describes an electric car incident on the Lake Shore line injuring several aboard. Sen. Hanna and Myron Hertick are named in the fragment. the wording is torn and unclear about exact roles or outcomes.
Theodore Lantey of 258 Moveyest witnessed a hippo wagon accident on W Washington. The beast ran over Lantey Monday night and he sustained injuries serious enough to require admission at City Hospital.
A Kansas City May 3 report notes the iron workers convention voting to denounce President Roosevelt as unfriendly to labor over the Mills case at the Government Printing Office. They also censured Colorado Gov. Peabody and Idaho’s governor, in a combative, complimentary tone.
Prices quoted by the Indianapolis coal exchange on Sept. 2 show anthracite cheaper in Indianapolis yet higher in nearby Indiana towns. Reports detail varying retail costs for coal types and delivery surcharges, with regional differences in Frankfort Jeffersonville Greenfield Bluffton Kokomo and other markets influencing final prices.
Verona Ind September, 29 report on Lake Cot Cass county with no surface inflow and an underground outlet. The lake rises and floods surrounding land every seven years despite little rainfall. Local Indians tied the cycle to a guardian spirit. Pennsylvania Railroad owns land by the lake and has measured depths up to one foot at center. White water lilies along the shore are harvested each May and June for sale.
Senator Fairbanks told House members he plans active support for Bookwalter in the mayoral contest. Washington reports this follows his return from a Saturday trip as factions within the party urge restraint while Fairbanks insists Bookwalter should be elected to lead the Republican ticket.
Police sergeant White risked his life extinguishing a gasoline stove fire started at 1 a m. He opened a tank, poured more gasoline, and caused the outside to ignite. He seized a carpet and smothered the blaze, saving others and his own safety despite burns to his body.
Report of Mayor Rockwalter’s Tuesday noon talk at Western Furniture plant in Madison Avenue. The mayor joked that thirteen is a lucky number, amid chatter with workers and time clock clerks. Also notes about Tomlinson Hall mixer and arrival of a cart from Lonsdale to London, plus local ads.
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