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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
1
Valparaiso woman Elizabeth Broughton seeks divorce in Wayne County court alleging repeated threats to kill her by husband Samuel M. Broughton who she says attempted suicide during their troubled marriage. She married July 28 and separated soon after, with claims of danger and fear for her life.
A report accuses Mrs. Sarah Pohl Wait of city, owner of thirteen business outfits, eight in Ohio and Kokomo, of forming a matrimonial trust to corner available men. The cross says she seeks a husband for every tentacle and boasts many suitors, claiming to aim for a world record in matrimony. The note lists several names and ages, including Pohinman.
A dove sized eagle was shot by Samuel McAbren on the McAfiren farm. The bird’s remains were brought to town for a display at Latte ton’s collection, noting its white feathers and brown back.
The State treasury of Trediana will receive half of all district oil inspection fees collected starting Jan 2 under the new law. State inspector Sid Corger reports monthly collections and annual settlements to the State treasurer. This marks the first year the state gains revenue from oil inspection as previously all fees went to local inspectors.
An Elkhart court set a $1000 bounty on stolen kisses by Harry Loomis a hospital janitor who kissed Mrs. Milton Wagner a nurse housekeeper while her husband was away Loomis admitted the episode but pleaded not guilty after a visitor interrupted the act He was noted as a former prize drum winner at the Chicago world’s fair and the incident was blamed on drink.
A brief item notes a new settlement fast developing along the Wabash River six miles west of Logansport, described as appearing suddenly like a mushroom after night.
Arthur Barth and Frank Baker armed with revolvers and knives fatally stabbed Geo. Willard in the back and fired on townspeople at Webster Lake as they roamed the main street. Citizens pursued Barth and Baker. several men captured them. Sheriff Smith moved the suspects to the Warsaw jail as a lynching threat loomed while Willard’s condition was watched.
A man calling himself George Matlock arrived by horse and buggy and was arrested in Nashville after authorities doubted his identity. He paid a $35 fine with a $18 wagon, kept $2, and sold the horse for $25 before fleeing town. A telegram from Indianapolis had urged holding him as the property was stolen, but he could not be located.
Abram Roudenbush of Elizabeth in Harrison county was bitten by a horse with rabies and treated at the Pasteur Institute in Baltimore. He completed a 23 day course with daily injections of hydrophobia virus, reporting good spirits and belief of cure with no future risk of the disease.
Crawfordsville horseman W. Cochran brings a $500 suit against the Hickory Grove Horse Thiel Detective Association for failing to aid in recovering a stallion theft. An owner who took Cochran’s horse claimed a buyer in China, then sold the horse after Cochran tracked the thief across states and reportedly captured him in Wisconsin.
Charles A. Sprinkle and Mays Pattison were married before thousands at the Pathfinder carnival grounds with Rev. J. M. Baker officiating. The couple hails from prominent Birchland township families and a bedroom suite was offered as a wedding-day gift to any cradle who would consent. Eleven people attended the ceremony on the carnival grounds.
Peru report notes 74 year old John R Pence who never used tobacco or drank, married 54 years, in good health with extensive assets. He claims to own 322 acres of land with money in the bank and recently gave 70 acres to his daughter. He keeps his wedding clothes in good condition and once cleared dense underbrush with an axe after arriving with ten cents.
In Mishawaka, armed officers under Chief Doolittle confiscated every nickel-in-the-slot device. The raids followed actions by Methodist church members and the Christian association whose spies cleared the city of roulette wheels and other gambling gear. Church members entered sites and ordered confiscation. Threats of violence cloud the situation as trouble is anticipated.
Reports from Monastir describe famine and massacres as Turkish forces burn forests and villages in Macedonia. Between 39,000 and 50,000 Bulgarians are believed dead or missing, with thousands more refugees dying of starvation in the mountains and forests.
Washington report from Postmaster General Payne and the Post Office Department sleuths says a long running scheme in the postal service will be fully uncovered next month. Seven indictments returned Tuesday target unnamed individuals as charges loom for about twenty more, many outside contractors supplying government needs.
France plans a detailed registry of motorists with descriptions of their cars and professions to form a possible army of cars and chauffeurs. An official inquiry will record those already in active military service who are competent chauffeurs.
A severe wind storm in Anthony Kansas caused Robinson's circus tent to collapse injuring about one hundred people. Price Joyner was fatally struck as animal cages toppled onto spectators amid overturned cages and panicked crowds.
Arnold of Fenemore Wisconsin forms the United States Farmers' Advance to organize farmers for mutual protection. The circular argues farm sales are manipulated by speculators and boards of trade and calls for advancers to own or lease cultivated land and unite to promote agricultural prosperity.
Washington reports state department notes Colombian representatives sought payments to aid legislation linked to the Panama canal. Officials deny readiness to fund such actions yet affirm canal needs will guide U S policy. Bogota discusses a Panama canal treaty with a proposed 25 percent premium after each century and a $20 million concession price.
Washington dispatches say Minister Leishman in Constantinople and Admiral Cotton in Turkish waters reported a Beirut riot Sunday. No new orders were issued to Admiral Cotton, while Leishman is to keep the state department informed on protection efforts.
Syracuse police arrested John Miller a German after a report he intended to shoot President Roosevelt. He denied the threat saying the woman who told of it lied. Miller was held pending investigation.
In dense fog, Reliance defeated Shamrock III to clinch the series for the America’s Cup. The finish, amid cheering fleet and towed through the line, capped an eight-attempt saga with an American victory celebrated by J. P. Morgan’s Corsair and Lipton alike.
Dispatches from Hane Kow report Chinese women uniting to protest the foot binding custom. A meeting at the Chang family hall gathered married women, widows, and young girls who spoke on the practice and recited poems as they pressed a resolution against the practice with strong support.
New York special reports Captain Barr will get 2000 dollars a year for life for his role in handling the Reliance in defense of the America's cup. The annuity was settled by the syndicate behind Reliance after racing against Shamrock III. C Oliver Iselin, managing owner of the winner, confirms the arrangement. Each Reliance crew member reportedly received a handsome bonus.
West Point cadets receive relief from quarters when tobacco may be used in pipes within bar racks. After twenty three years of strict restriction, the corps rejoices at this loosened rule amid Friday parade celebrations.
Exposition management assigns a 25 thousand square foot demonstration station on a hill just east of Art Hill on the world’s fair grounds for Marconi wireless telegraph. Wireless messages will be flashed across land and sea to distant corners of the old world during the fair.
Dispatch from Port Arthur notes Japan has acquired Bambak Island near MokDo. The development causes considerable sensation in Korea and is reported as a significant strategic move in the region.
A Pittsburg Salvation Army deputation led by Staff Captain White will depart for Kentucky next week to reform feudists in Breathitt County. The group will include local army volunteers, forming a sizable party as they venture into the feud district amid uncertain reception from residents.
The Council of Ministers led by Prince Ferdinand at Euxinograd vows strict neutrality in Macedonia. It pledges harsh measures to protect Bulgaria Turkey relations and delays war, while mobilization plans exist to deter Turkish moves. Reports from Varna detail massacres and village burnings by Turks, including Velmos ti and Resen districts, with civilians killed and churches destroyed.
Special dispatches relay an unconfirmed report of an attack on King Peter in Nish on Saturday. Stones struck the royal carriage and a pistol fired from a window. Rumor ties the Sixth Serbian Regiment to the incident, noted for its role in recent regicides.
London cable reports William Waldorf Astor has subscribed $100,000 to aid cancer cure research. The donation supports scientific work aimed at advancing treatment and understanding of cancer.
Biblical study notes recount David inquired of the Lord and was guided to Hebron where the men of Judah anointed him king over the house of Judah. Abner installed Ishbosheth over Israel, while David waited for God’s timing to unite the kingdom.
A daughter questions her father about why a paper named The Daily must appear daily. He explains the word daily implies regular appearances, while The Century would imply a much longer interval. The playful exchange appears in the Boston Post.
A literary giant is praised for his vast impact on writing. The remark notes his ability to sustain multiple historical novels in serial form, highlighting extraordinary literary prowess and endurance.
The article describes a traditional Chinese execution method where a murder suspect is kept awake by heating the soles of the feet. This torture lasts nine to ten days until the victim dies, illustrating how sleeplessness is used as punishment in some regions.
A dialogue centers on belief in signs as a shop sells Delic iops ice cream soda for 10 cents a glass. The exchange highlights a superstition linked to the sale and the couple's confidence in the omen.
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