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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
2
SOFIA Sept 2 there is little change in the Dalkan situation. Bulgaria maintains a warlike attitude with no significant shift from a week earlier.
Washington dispatch notes the president intends to push Congress toward a federal or uniform divorce law. The message outlines a nationwide approach to standardizing divorce procedures, signaling a major policy initiative pending congressional consideration.
Washington reports that during August 64977 immigrants arrived in the United States and 10 were recorded elsewhere. In the month earlier, arrivals totaled 190 and 45 rolled in. The figures reflect immigration trends for the period.
BG MOB OF BUNCOED MIN BG MOB OF BUNCOED MIN BAULT STE. MARIE Mich Sept 2 One thousand five hundred Fins enraged over unpaid checks attacked Consolidated Lake Superior offices on the Canadian side Police and militia restored order Saloons and hotel bars ordered closed Citizens fear further trouble at night Notable names include John H Dolp Zumanutafa W C Smith Henny D Lloyd Commander BE M iughes Annapolis Yokohama hospital
A historical account describes compiling a dictionary by exhaustively copying main dictionaries, consulting living authors, and using about 30 readers to identify new or rare words. It details editorial work, selection standards, and the challenge of choosing which words merit entry while noting rejected terms and pronunciation challenges.
Asheville dispatch reports a close friend of George W. Vanderbilt claims Meg Vanderbilt is in Asheville after authorities say an office staff theft on the Biltmore estate amounted to $9,000. A trustworthier tale alleges a treasurer and bookkeeper, in collusion, stole the sum before being detected.
Henry Belden Ketchum won the Republican nomination for district attorney of Kinga county after a Monday night meeting. The scene erupted in a fierce riot as the crowd tore at clothing. G. F. Eliott and Lieutenant C. Woodruff’s candidate were also assaulted. Police restored order.
Fort Wayne guest Worch chases alleged thief in Sherman house morning melee. In hall encounter, thief fled from room with watch chain, later found jewelry worth 2.00 and $253 belonging to others. Suspect identified as Chas Foster of Tiffin Ohio.
Delicate and aged, 77 year old Mrs Jefferson Davis of Buffalo is described after a long life beside her husband Jefferson Davis. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, she accompanied him during his political career and presidency, later living in Canada and New York. She had four sons and two daughters, with one surviving.
Mrs Collin Crouch wife of Curtis Crouch of the Meridian stables attempted death by ingesting chloroform and carbenic acid after her husband would not permit her to attend a circus. Found unconscious by friends she was saved by Dr Jeffries. The husband returned later but refused to discuss the matter. It emerged he had attended the circus while she stayed home.
The Northern Pacific ratio and company has offered a total reward of $5,000 for the arrest of the persons who have threatened to dynamite its passenger trains.
San Francisco continues reports that David O Keefe the American explorer crowned by Caroline Islands natives and who recently drowned left an estate valued at 1 500 000 dollars. The news notes the magnitude of his fortune and mentions the circumstances surrounding his death.
The French mail steamer Australian lies aground near Kobé Japan after tearing thirty feet of hull on sharp rocks. The vessel is stranded on the shoreline with extensive bottom damage reported.
John D Rockefeller plans to crush steel stocks to gain complete control of the steel trust. If successful, he could force Carnegie Steel to fulfill a contract with the Wabash railroad, supplying 3 percent of its westbound business in exchange for the Wabash entering Pittsburgh.
An accidental explosion at the Mammoth mines near Black Bear, Wallace Idaho, late Monday killed two men and injured two others. The dead were blown to atoms, with the largest piece found being an Angel. New rural routes were ordered for Angola Shelburn and Silverwood Indiana. Also noted are ads and notices for Hood's Sarsaparilla Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and various local businesses.
A large Democratic crowd heard William M Fogarty pledge a thorough audit of the city clerk’s books as he runs for mayor. Independents plan eight neighborhood parlor meetings starting Friday May 10 to back George Hilz. A socialist questioned the mayor during remarks at Cottage- Ave. and East St. while Col Hartley presided at an enthusiastic gathering. Voting machines will be tested across wards with precincts designated by chairmen.
In Chicago on Monday Judge Brentano dismissed Harold Mills bid for a fourth trial claiming the court would not permit criminals to be shown for a penny. Mills, convicted bigamist, awaits a ruling on his motion for a new trial while Milly remains in jail pending the decision.
An aged Baptist minister questions a man seated beside him about baptism on a suburban train. The man admits to being Baptist but claims he has never been immersed, only soaked. The minister departs at Yonkers, leaving a quiet seat and a humorous misread of faith and ritual.
A country clergyman, during a baptism, asks the infant's name. The mother curtsies and says Shady. The minister corrects with Shadrach, but she says it is a girl named Shady, explaining her surname is Rower and the name Shady Wower sounds pretty.
Ex-Lieutenant J. H. Tillman was placed on trial in Lexington D C for the murder of Editor N G Gonzales. The jury was completed Monday and witnesses were heard as more than 200 persons have been summoned to testify in the case.
The directors of the American Baseball League will meet Monday December 5 at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago to wind up league affairs. Manager Watkine of Indiana says rumored resignation of President Hickey will not be considered as no official notice has been received.
Bert Holcomb of Hartford Connecticut arrives in Cleveland at 3 40 a m after a mud smeared trip in a 24 horsepower Columbia automobile. He is piloting a Chicago to New York record run and is expected to cover the distance between Chicago and New York.
At a Tuesday aldermanic meeting Bir J. T. Ritchie was chosen lord mayor for the coming year. Sir James Thomson Ritchie, K. B., born in Scotland, is the younger son of the late Wm. Ritchie and brother of the former officeholders.
Train offers Vincennes and Terre Haute round trips with prices 1.50 and 1.00 respectively. Special morning departure from Indianapolis at 6 45 a m and evening return from Vincennes at 7 30 p m. Other routes include Greencastle and Terre Haute options.
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