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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
1
In a confrontation described as tense, Arthur Lyons fired a shot while surrounded, triggering a police response and investigations into the incident. No further details on victims or charges were included in the readable text.
Arthur Lyons fled Loogootee Indiana after fatally wounding his stepmother Mrs. Joel Lyons. A large posse tracked him through dense woods near his uncle John Galdsberry’s home for five days before Lyons shot himself at about 4 30 pm Tuesday during the pursuit. The dramatic chase drew Sheriff George Woopdotengpete and over a hundred neighbors into a rural hollow near the Lyons family farm.
Samford Love, a Hatford Hotel clerk, mortally wounds his sweetheart Nora Miller in Marion Indiana. In the Columbia Building corridors he attempts suicide, begs for a pistol, and later asks for a picture of Miss Miller to kiss each night.
London reports a rumored resignation of Colonial Secretary Chamberlain as the coin tax abolition debate dominates the House of Commons. If Bal four keeps him in the cabinet, Chamberlain’s tariff program appears overwhelmed and his political influence in Britain diminished for now.
Allegations of abuse surfaced as Charles H. Swift son of a late packer faced divorce by Mrs. Lutie M. Swift. Court ordered Swift to pay $400 monthly alimony for life after Mrs. Swift testified to blows from her husband.
Washington reports a strong probability that F. Fr. Clark, the railway conductor on the anthracite strike commission, may be shifted to head the bureau of labor after being slated for assistant secretary of commerce.
The Indiana World’s Fair Commission met in St Louis and approved plans for the Indiana building by Wing and Mahurin of Port Wayne. The two floor structure with a dome will serve as a headquarters and rest area, with a projected cost around 345000 dollars and some trimming to fit budget.
A collision between the steamers Insulaire and Liban off Maire Islands near Marseilles sunk the Liban. More than 100 passengers and crew were drowned or missing, with 77 passengers and 17 crew saved. Rescue efforts by the Balkan and Blechamp saved others as the Liban disappeared beneath the sea.
A new company named Union Traction Company of Indiana was incorporated Tuesday morning to consolidate street railway lines in northeastern Indiana. The merger mirrors large corporations with capitalization figures cited, promising guaranteed dividends and signaling potential reshaping of local traction interests.
Muncie Natural Gas Light and Fuel Company, now absorbing Muncie Natural Gas and Wabash Oil and Gas, says daily gas supply will be available after October 1. The city will rely largely on this firm for gas with a few cooperative providers. The company will invest about 61 004 in plant improvements and drill 25 new wells near New Burlington by October 1, plus introduce new appliances for patrons to economize fuel.
Secretary Moody says no vice presidential timber has emerged from Roosevelt's Western tour. Moody, back in Washington, notes several popular men were discussed but none showed a clear lead as a strongest running mate for the President.
A cloudburst battered Spartansboro and Polk County on Saturday night washing away rail bridges and crushing Clifton and Pacolette cotton mills. Death toll estimates rise to at least eighty with hundreds missing or homeless. Damages top several million as Glendale Converse mills prepare to resume within two months and Clifton sites await rebuild.
Washington reports the Asiatic squadron is mobilizing in Chinese waters under Rear Admiral Hebley P. D. Evans. Notable ships Kentucky Oregon New Orleans at Chee Foo and Monterey Pompey at Shanghai. Gunboat Wilebolos sails from Kow Kiang to Nan Changs amid China upheaval news.
Reports from Maine Vermont New Hampshire New York and Canada describe extensive forest fires causing widespread destruction. Sherman Crystal Glens Falls Danby and Montreals districts report burning settlements and homelessness with damage to timberland rail lines and farms.
Nine people were killed and six seriously injured in a high speed wreck at Stilwell Kansas on Thursday. The crash occurred on Missouri Pacific tracks as two Santa Fe passenger trains ran at speed due to flood conditions. Victims and injured were transported to Kansas City hospitals after delays restoring service.
Washington reports a sweeping post office probe leads to the arrest of Thomas W. McGregor and C. Elsworth Upton on conspiracy to defraud the government in leather pouches bought for rural carriers. Seven have been arrested overall with more expected.
Louisville businessmen back a plan originated at New Orleans to form a strike insurance company. Capital would guarantee policy holders their lost profits for each day their plant is shut by a strike, with payments made during every day of suspension. Details under study, with action anticipated soon.
Sunday school lesson notes on Acts chapter 28 detailing Paul in Rome, his hearing before the Jews, his appeal to Caesar, and two years in his own hired house teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. Time and place given as March 1 AD 61 in Rome. lesson applies to public and private life and the spread of Christianity.
Secretary Hay reports a cable from Consul Mc Wade saying Governor Wong reports over a million Kw ang Si natives starving and appealing for American charity distributed through missionaries. The state department will forward relief funds directly to Canton from American donors.
Wall Street sages say the Rockefeller group is running a campaign to seize control of the Pennsylvania Railroad. They predict the next sixty days will reveal success as heavy, downward stock purchases push toward obtaining most of the $75,000,000 shares at 120.
Thomas H Hicks inventor of the Hicks process for gold and silver extraction died Saturday night in Fort Wayne of heart disease. He had been active in his office and laboratory and his inventions were said to be perfected. His death follows two prior sudden deaths in the city from the same cause.
The Maxer Oil Company struck a large well on the Widow Maddox farm near Dundee Indiana. After the shot Tuesday oil rushed to the surface and, when controlled, the well produced about 1 440 barrels a day. Joshua Bailey measured the gauge as field boss for the company.
Gloucester Massachusetts Howard Blackburn set off Sunday in his fifteen foot dory America aiming for Havre. His plan is to return via Gibraltar Western islands Porto Rico and Cuba and exhibit the boat at the St Louis exposition. A large crowd cheered as he left the harbor.
It is reported that plans submitted to the New York Central Railroad Company for improvements at Grand Central Station include a twenty story hotel opposite the station. If carried out the hotel will be one of the finest in the world and the existing Grand Central building will be raised to the same height.
Andreas Chromitz of Hungary arrived in Chicago Sunday after crossing most of the globe. He started in Hungary and began his US journey with only 1s cents in American money. Chromitz hopes to complete a world circumnavigation in 1906 and has learned enough English to converse.
President Joubet of France will arrive in London in June for a three day stay as a guest of King Edward. He plans to reside at St James's Palace before returning to Paris on July 9.
A Julius Ernest kennel of twenty five hounds attacked near Cincinnati injuring John Fisgus aged 15 and severely wounding Mrs Ernest while she tried to save him. Charlie Fissell attempted to ride through the pack. both rider and horse suffered serious bites. One person died in the incident.
Boston dispatch reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in the Post declaring President Roosevelt will be nominated and elected. He says the vice presidential choice will go to a Western man and that Senator Beveridge is the favored runner. Lodge also wants Senator Hanna to head the national committee.
Washington notes state Secretary Moody will not stay in the cabinet beyond Roosevelt's term. He plans to resume the practice of law after leaving the Navy position.
Brutus Frthics and Beatrice Literats discuss De Rantem as a likely star next season. Beatrice quips he will have the leading role in a wild west drama, noting his shooting stay and rising fame in the press circle.
A witty exchange about a diplomatic wife delaying her husband before a walk. She notes his patience, while she reveals her trick of hiding his hat and gloves to finish dressing. The exchange plays on courteous marital humor.
The young lawyer, who had just won his first case, declares his plea influenced the jury. The judge notes concern that the client might be convicted despite innocence.
In a brief exchange Mrs. Gushee declares deep love for her husband while Mrs. Braser confirms belief and adds she knows other women infatuated with him. The Boston Transcript notes a candid display of affection and social chatter on romance.
Edith recalls friendship with Mabel while Nellie notes they are no longer close. A terse exchange questions the man linking them, asking for his name as memory and relationships surface in a witty New York Weekly snippet.
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