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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary notes recount a string of incidents from Hoosier communities. Reports of suicides, cave-in deaths, and local curiosities mingle with Dowie’s Zion City receivership battles and a Union Men only marriage test sparked by the Girls' Union League Club.
Hunters plan to pursue a large buck spotted near Clinton township as Cass county residents organize a chase. Rich corn yields are reported by John Yariing Jr and C R Devol from Shelby county with unusually large ears. Shelbyville figures link to author of Blue River Stories and snake-story teller Uncle Jacob Medsker.
A garbled account hints at a couple in a distressing situation with threats and a girl involved. The text mentions an attempted death on towers and a survivor who fled to safety with minimal details. The source remains unclear and obscured.
A blurred clipping mentions local letters and a teapot column tied to a shakily described gossip feature. References to possible authors and times appear faintly, with no clear names or events to confirm.
Fragmentary report discusses a land area and irrigation system changes. It mentions costs, investor actions, and expected timelines. Details are garbled with many misspellings and unreadable names, but hints at a negotiation and potential seat or price discussions.
A garbled item notes rare tarker sightings and several thefts in Tacanapolis amid a national search that caused fear in families. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Indiana plans a display of toads at the world fair in St. Jems tovedar. The exhibit includes a dozen vite and Uinteo stories tied to Brown and Morsan counties to illustrate the diversity of Indiana’s mineral producers.
A fragment reports an incident where two men hunted quail, shooting a covey and wounding a farmer with birds hitting his team. The hunter crew set decoys and fences as quail priced at $844 each.
Ruth Hollowell wife of Lawrences Hollowell near Alexandria has filed for divorce. The couple married only a few years and this would be their fifth divorce if previous petitions are counted, with reconciliations having occurred in every prior case.
The new federal building in Indianapolis is progressing quickly, with stone work reaching the fourth floor. The structure is described as a handsome and ambitious piece of state architecture.
Miss Edith Shippey of Marion woke to a burglar attempting to cut a diamond ring from her finger with pliers. She fought and screamed, and the intruder escaped.
The Hoosier Crude Oil Company of Seymour is organized with a capital of 1,000,000 dollars. Most of the incorporators reside in Seymour.
A Japanese medical student was arrested Tuesday in Yokohama on suspicion of attempting to kill Marquis Ita. Authorities say he carried a dagger concealed under his kimono at the marquis villa in Miso. The incident appears tied to sensational newspaper suggestions of ministerial assassination to spur wartime policy.
Augusta Stranx, a German servant girl employed by a retired merchant, is found burned to death within sight of a Methodist Church in East Fifty First Street. Windows barred with wire prevented rescue as worshipers panicked witnessing the blaze during service.
The steamer City of Washington arriving from New York brought the canal treaty. Senor Esprilla, Panamas foreign minister, received the treaty on board and proceeded by train to Panama with the document.
Papers served on Prof. Borden Bowne of Boston University summon him to a trial before the Methodist Episcopal Church ecclesiastical court to answer to a general charge of heresy.
Logan's passengers include thirteen brides all married to army officers within a year and nine of them in the last two months, amid a San Francisco special transport.
The Supreme Court affirms the Kansas eight hour work day law for public works. Enacted in 1891 the measure defines eight hours as a day for workers employed by the state counties cities or other municipalities.
In Washington three Indiana leaders Hemenway Overstreet and Charles B Landis declare there is no sentiment against Roosevelt in Indiana and the delegation will unite for his renomination. They dispute reports from Indianapolis that Fairbanks is a candidate and say the state will endorse Roosevelt.
On orders from Governor Beckham Adjutant General Murray directs the withdrawal of State troops who have been on duty at Jackson Breathitt county since the assassination of J. B. Marcum. The action is taken as order has been restored there.
In Republican leaders view the next convention will be in Chicago. The national committee meets December 11 to finalize the decision. St Louis is not being seriously considered.
Manila reports that Senor Rios the fanatical Filipino figure and pope of the Tarabas was executed after capture last May and a death sentence for murder. Twenty seven of his followers were also sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment.
The circuit court granted a stay of execution for Alfred A. Knapp, who was sentenced to death for his wife’s murder. The scheduled Dec 11 execution is postponed for thirty days.
New Haven report says the Crown Prince of China will come to the United States next summer and witness the Yale Harvard boat race under escort of Wong Kai Kai a Yale graduate Chinese commissioner to the St Louis exposition.
Capt William E English was elected commander in chief of the National Association at the Council of Administration meeting held in Englishs Hotel Tuesday afternoon.
Washington special outlines the Bristow fourth assistant postmaster generals report on postal investigations. It names A W Machen George W Beavers and others as alleged grafters. The President Roksevelts memorandum assigns blame to Barrett Tyner and urges enforcement, not new laws, with a focus on punishing corrupt officials and bribers. McClure receives life for first degree murder of his two sons, shocking crime in Tipton Indiana. Senator Fairbanks affirms Roosevelt solidly in Indiana with no opposition to the nomination.
Washington special reports the Standard Oil Company will not reply to a list of questions sent by James R. Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations in the new Department of Commerce and Labor. Officials may seek a court order to compel answers, a move seen as pivotal to the department’s future policy and possibly involving John D. Rockefeller.
Indianapolis dispatches report Rev. William E. Hinshaw, eight years into a life sentence for his wife’s murder, was freed on parole to visit his ailing mother in Danville. The governor’s office said the release lasts sixty days, with return to Michigan City afterward and no pardon or indefinite parole granted.
Advices from South China reported by the Athenian that a typhoon off Swatow destroyed several hundred fishing junks. Of 409 junks, at least 300 were disabled or sunk and thousands of lives were lost.
Washington coverage notes ongoing opposition to the Cuban reciprocity treaty and the Philippines duty cuts. Sugar and tobacco interests press the President and Congress as the Philippine commission favors lower duties, signaling a fierce forthcoming battle in Congress.
Washington D. C. special reports the post office department investigates a possible scandal in free rural delivery at Hope Bartholomew County Indiana. Joseph E Clouse says he paid for his rural route then recants claiming no payment. Four Assistant Postmaster General Bristow holds conficting affidavits in a case drawing local interest.
Louisville special reports Mrs Mary Bass, famed as Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, asserts rightful heir to millions in Chicago and Kentucky property and has presented her claims. Ancestral rights have been pressed multiple times in past efforts.
Officials at the naval observatory plan a global New Year greeting using signals to mark the exact start of the year. The method will reach nations across the civilized world from Washington.
J Ogden Armour allegedly “scalped” the market on Tuesday by dumping 6,000,000 bushels of wheat. Report claims profits of at least 3 cents per bushel and a daily gain around $210,000, reflecting his absolute market control.
Nashville special reports the death of American missionary H C Staymenter and the drowning of twenty three native crew when a boat capsized off the Congo river in Central Africa.
Report suggests Lord Roberts will resign as commander in chief due to poor health though no official announcement has been made.
Washington reports tensions rise as Britain asserts Panama must share Colombia debt, challenging Panama’s claim of immunity. London plans formal inquiry in Washington as a British squadron heads to the West Indies for fleet practice amid regional uncertainty.
Former Navy commander Richmond Pearson Hobson has asked Representative Wiley of Alabama to introduce a bill in the House. It would fund U S naval expansion with a total appropriation of 2.75 billion dollars to build new ships over eighteen years.
Grover Cleveland sends a letter to the editor of the Brooklyn Eagle expressing gratitude for the paper’s advocacy of his presidential nomination and declaring his unalterable determination never again to enter the race.
Ober lin M. Carter, former captain of engineers, was released from the United States penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth on Saturday. Carter had been sentenced to five years by a court martial for alleged fraud related to Savannah harbor improvements.
A party including Governor Durbin travels from Indianapolis to Georgia then Texas and the Mexican borderland to follow the annual Southern migration of birds. The trip lasts two weeks.
Willard Kennedy died in Carbondale Illinois when a shotgun trap he set for chicken thieves discharged as he approached the hen house. The accidental shooting occurred as he forgot the trap was there.
John Sullivan's famous $10,000 diamond belt sold at auction for $2,900. The belt, a gift from Boston citizens dated July 4, 1887, was purchased by a Bowery dealer.
Havana reports the Senate approved the national lottery bill by a likely margin, signaling possible passage even if President Palma vetoes the measure. The vote outcome makes the act seem headed for enactment despite potential executive disapproval.
An American with a wife and eight children from Lo Rain O arrived to take possession of a ten acre farm in Pinar del Rio province but found the land flooded.
Wall Street traders discuss renewed talk that J Pierpont Morgan plans retirement or a lengthy abroad stay. The rumor cites potential shift in leadership at the firm amid market speculation and investor interest.
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