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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
1
A catastrophic mine incident at the Union Pacific Coal Company killed many miners and trapped others. Extensive property damage reported as the disaster wrecked the mine and surrounding facilities.
A HannaWyoming explosion at Union Pacific No 1 mine at 1030 morning buries miners under debris and shatters main shaft timbers. Two dead, 282 went down, 48 accounted for as rescuers battle foul gases and limited air to reach entombed workers. relief trains bring aid and hope fades amid the grim scene.
A Big Four Chicago night express derailed at Clark's Hill Indiana after a misrouted pass with an open switch. Engine and cars overturned, three tramps missing, passengers escaped with minor injuries. Wrecking crews headed to the scene to clear the line.
In San Francisco on June 8 a case links carpets in the Mint adjusting room to a gold theft. A bar valued at $9,000 is said to have been hidden beneath the floor coverings, with the incident traced to a six year old timeline and a boy involved in the inquiry.
Dr Emily Dunning the first woman physician appointed ambulance surgeon in New York has begun work. The initial call involved transferring two patients from Gouverneur's Hospital to Bellevue. She will handle first ambulance calls at Gouverneur's for six months starting tomorrow.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Edgar Deckard, a small boy, fought a mad dog that attacked a cow. He was bitten seven times and rescued with difficulty. The dog, described as hydrophobic, was killed and the boy’s condition is described as critical. He is the son of farmer George Deckard.
Chicago report details a June riot on West Van Buren Street as Kellogg Switchboard workers strike. Detectives Quackenbush and Connell, escorting six female workers home, faced stones and sticks. shots were fired, four people injured, including George Robertson who was beaten defending officers. A bystander was wounded by a thrown object, and arrests followed.
A Nip and Tuck Club picnic at Nip and Tuck Springs near Nipp's Springs Indiana gathered prominent Indiana Republicans from across the state. Three gubernatorial hopefuls announced candidacies while one member signaled a possible VP bid. the event featured songs, speeches, and lighthearted political theatre. Dignitaries included James P. Goodrich J Frank Hanly Newton W. Gilbert William L. Taylor and James E Statesman among others. The gathering showcased a festive, informal tone replacing formal conventions as leaders mingled.
David Loeb testified Knapp admitted his wife was in Indianapolis. E A Moore said he sold a box like the one used for the body. Witnesses tied Knapp to the Cincinnati trip and to a Dec 22 wagon delivery. Police and mayor testified on confessions amid legal fights over admissibility. New Albany witnesses described finding the body and jewelry. coroner and undertaker provided limited details. State to close its case tomorrow.
At the forty-fifth annual Indiana State Dental Association gathering in Denison Hotel Indianapolis, the ethical committee chaired by B B White of Terre Haute is expected to recommend expulsion of two prominent members for alleged violations of practice rules. The move, first of its kind in years, follows discussions on dental laws and a higher standard for licensure.
Rudolph Esmarch is under arrest in Hoboken New Jersey on a manslaughter charge after a pact of death by own action allegedly failing. Charles Borowsky, a lifelong friend, died last Thursday, reportedly by his own hand. Esmarch allegedly met Jacob Roelleo at the dead man’s house and the two drank before retiring to a rear room.
A night session featured papers on gold inlay rationales and artificial teeth articulation. Morning talks covered changes in dental teaching, pulp canal filling methods, followed by clinics at Indiana Dental College and a list of prominent lecturers and new members appointed, with several from Indianapolis and other cities.
The Indianapolis Art Association approved plans by Architects Vonnegut and Bohn for the Herron Art Institute to be built at Sixteenth street and Talbott avenue. The design is Renaissance style, two stories, oblong in outline, to be shown today at Lieber art store. The association may erect part of the building first and add sections as funds allow.
A City Council committee on investigation and impeachment will reopen the case against Edwin D. Logsdon of the Board of Public Works. Subpoenas may issue for witnesses but the panel aims to receive substantial evidence. Likely to finish the inquiry within the week despite prior unhelpful testimony.
Scottsboro Alabama June 30 Andrew Diggs a negro was taken from the jail last night and hanged by a mob for an attempted assault on Miss Alma nineteen daughter of Dr B B Smith Sheriff was wounded defending his prisoner two pistols fired by mob and sheriff wounded but not critically Daughter forced to deliver keys to cell The governor was asked to order an investigation Five leaders identified including a doctor who treated the sheriff’s wounds.
Col. June 30 report states Ed Murphy a Del Rio Grande fireman was shot and killed by Miss Grace Nottingham his fiance. No witnesses. Nottingham is hysterical and cannot provide further information. Murphy's relatives and friends react with grief.
Postmaster General Payne directs the Bureau of Corporations to supply stockholder lists for all firms tied to the postal scandal. Names include Clock Company New York Brandt-Dent Machen-Groff General Company and Wynk Company. Investigation aims to reveal official and politician stockholdings and test anti trust era powers. Payne and Garfield held conference. Commissioner Gartl to obtain data. promotions reorganization in New York post office noted.
A head on freight collision on the B. & O. railroad near Maynard Ohio tonight left one man dead and two seriously injured. Fireman J. W. Bridgeport was killed. others including Abraham Burke, Benj Duer, Reed Ricker suffered severe injuries.
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