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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
3
A testimonial letter from Congressman George H. White and others lauds Peruna as an effective remedy for grip, catarrh, and related ailments. The missive urges use, featuring praise of its systemic action and promising prompt relief, with contact for advice from Dr. Hartman.
Rioters, described as foreigners, stormed the Consolidated Lake Superior company office in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday afternoon. A discharged employee sparked the attack by stoning the building, with every window shattered. Troops were brought in to quell the riot as fears of further trouble grew.
Luella Warren two-year-old girl dies in Fort Worth Texas after a boy supposedly stuffs dirt into her mouth while she was in charge of her three brothers. The child is found dead from choking in a peculiar manner reported on September 1.
In the past month a dozen residences burned in GBerlin QO and authorities suspect a firebug is at work. Property losses exceed 20,000 dollars. In Sault Ste. Marie on September 2 and in Canada the scene was quiet after a day of unrest among miners. Authorities believe no further violence will be attempted as 20th century miners attacked and wrecked the offices of the Consolidated Lake Superior Company and committed other depredations.
Boston dispatch reports Curtis Mountjoy of Chicago and Geo Doreey arrested for blowing the Clifford hotel safe. They carried away a steel box but could not open it. Upon arrest they confessed to the robbery. The incident centers on the Clifford hotel and involved a failed safe exploit.
CHATTANOOGA Tenn dept 2 Engineer Frank Parker was killed in a wreck of a Cincinnati Southern passenger train at Glen Mary Tenn Monday Four mail clerks and three trainmen were injured.
Washington announces John F. McKey, a 2 Hoosier and chief clerk of an Indian agency in Nebraska, has been named bonded 1%co superintendent of Indian schools on the Omaha reservation.
The Wm H Block Co advertises a Wednesday only linen sale with bleached damask table linen at 69c, satin mercerised damask at 9c per yard, napkins at 9c per dozen, towels at 7c, and scarfs plus linen stand-covers offered at reduced prices. Items include bleached damask tablecloths, napkins, towels, and dresser scarfs with double hemstitching.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on September 4 1900 or 1901 a colored preacher named Gahorne Malone was attacked by four cows he was driving to a slaughterhouse. He was knocked down trampled and thrown onto a pile of wood sustaining a broken arm multiple cuts and bruises and possible internal injuries. He is reported to be in critical condition with risk of death.
After the list is called at the Minneapolis stock exchange the Union Traction common will be auctioned. Fifty shares will go to the highest bidder. A. W. Thomson, broker, announced that private sale failed. No bids were received Tuesday though 31 was asked.
In a palia court Tuesday Thomas Palmer Murry Brown and Victor Evater were charged with pocket picking. Palmer fled on bond. Thomas Bowser posted Palmer's bond and the trio faces robbery charges. All bonds set at $50 with 8 days in the workhouse and costs. Brown from Chicago and Eyster from eastern Pennsylvania gave evasive answers.
Charles Bige tow files a complaint for divorce alleging Maude T Bigetow habitually remains away from home and fails to support the marital duties, seeking nisi fei wagita guidance and relief.
Nora Holthouse a deputy in the county recorder's office announced her candidacy Tuesday for the Republican nomination for recorder in Richmond Indiana. This is likely the first such candidacy in Indiana.
Chicago Sept 2 another heiress is born boosting the Rockefeller line and expanding the family wealth Harold McCormick and his wife Mrs McCormick welcome a new girl baby The child is the fourth for the couple and Mrs McCormick was formerly Edith Rockefeller This birth increases the prominent family connections in American industry and society
Wilbur Sanders private detective was bound over to the grand jury on murder charges in Shelbsville. Eva Cochran of Flat Rock is the infant's mother. Hattie Talbert bound over as well. The mother testified she gave birth Sept 5 at Talbert’s house and did not see the child after Talbert took it to another room. Sanders allegedly entered late, took the child, and threw it into a vault where it died about three hours later. The young mother may not be prosecuted for testifying against them.
Earl Wren a 15 year old of 198 Madison Ave faced charges for striking William Taversaw 17 in the head with a hammer while working at Atkine Saw Works The juvenile court heard his account in a style described as college professor like The case was postponed a month as Taversaw remains in danger with a fractured skull
Officers were dispatched to a North East Street location Tuesday morning after a report of a mad dog. On arrival they found the animal had already died of old age and was simply acting queerly, its death agony misinterpreted as madness. The incident concluded without further action.
Mollie Meyer five died Monday from lockjaw after vaccination. This is the third death from the same cause in a few days. Her father Frank Meyer says he will sue the city for damages. Want Waterways Improved. Zanesville Ohio canal association adopts resolutions for Ohio waterways to boost trade. plan to gain Miami and Erie canal control faces resistance from Cox Widener Elkins and Pennsylvania RR. Murdered Girl Identified. Birmingham identifies Miss Nellis Shaffield, missing since Thursday, found shot in Fast Lake with three bullets, family of prominence. No clue to killer or motive.
Two masked men entered Uncle San Waloon in Eureka Utah during Monday midnight and secured about $60 before fleeing. Police reports indicate the incident occurred at a mining camp area near Salt Lake City. Investigations are underway to identify suspects and recover the stolen cash.
On Monday after a conference the Southern Pacific appeal was withdrawn, with Lauterbach noting pressure in General Electric and Westinghouse. Demand showed for Atchison, B&O, Pennsylvania, copper, smelters, New York Central and Louisville & Nashville while volume waned for others. copper demand centered on Boston, and Kamated was among the few stocks supported in the morning. By noon, market opened feverish with liquidation yet pockets of strength in Pennsylvania and rail shares, as copper and steel recovered from early losses.
Indianapolis market roundup shows receipts of cattle hogs and sheep, with western and prime lots noted. Prices eased slightly from last week with quiet trade across heavy, light, and feeder categories. buyers cautious as hogs and lambs reported softer demand.
Peor Lenourkey of West Pittsian was hanged in the county jail at Wilkesbarre Pa for the murder of Anthony Sennick on February 11 1901. Several hundred spectators witnessed the execution. The drop broke his neck and death was instantaneous. May tie up packing plants in Chicago and other centers as wage and hour demands trigger a potential labor war. Aged Odd Fellow S F Zimmermann lies critically ill at home in Baltimore as death nears.
Chicago reports the women’s national golf championship opening with pairings led by Miss H. Spence of Philadelphia and Miss Elizabeth Young of Chicago. A separate brief notes a burglary at Mrs. Fairbanks' Washington home with no immediate details.
Toledo market notes show wheat and corn bids with cash September and futures. prices drift for corn and oats. New York provisions list scarce pork and dressed poultry with varied prices. creamery products and sugars quoted, plus cheese receipts and tallow values. Chicago grain reports wheat and corn moves, while East Buffalo, N Y live stock market highlights steer and calf prices and hog and sheep quotes.
Pittsburg Union Stockyards reports cattle offerings of 20 cars with steady market. Chores and prime cattle show varied prices from 50 to 103, while fresh cows and springers range up to 780.00. Sheep and lambs supply 10 double deck loads with slow but higher bidding for prime wethers and veal calves. Hogs receipts of 10 double decks show slow but higher demand with prime to medium classes quoted. heavy workers and sows noted.
A fragmented listing records wheat and feed grades by number and type, including No 2 red wheat, No 3 red, No 2 white, and mixed lots. It lists inspection counts by grade and car totals, with grand totals and stock allocations among Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Timothy while noting weak and steady markets.
Cincinnati stock market report lists cattle and hog figures with receipts and prices for the day. Includes ranges for choice, extra, and common cattle, plus hogs with good to choice quality and packer demand. Minor transcription errors noted in the source text.
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