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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
3
A wholesale grocer says canned oysters are higher priced and increasingly scarce. He notes shipments are reduced yearly and expects fewer oysters packed next year. The remarks reflect broader supply squeezes in canned seafood.
Advices from the International Mercantile Agency report general prosperity in trade with weather setbacks. Southern regions show favorable conditions and demand tied to the exposition. Reports indicate steady activity around St Louis and related markets, reflecting strong export and wholesale activity amid seasonal disruption.
The U S steel sector faces a drop after a failed Xereisaite option on pig iron. Early war demand contracts anticipated for July. Finished product prices stay steady while overall trade weakens. Railroad buying delayed, seedings late in the West, and merchants report widespread concerns over a slow spring revival. Overall outlook remains cautious as the market refrains from a full recovery.
Kingan and Co dismissed a suit against the United States and the government dropped a cross-claim for taxes. Wingutt and Co paid the tax for engaging in butlerine manufacture in Indianapolis. The Internal Revenue collector in St Louis taxed no due in that city due to sale to a St Louis firm. The case, centered on taxes for St Louis from July 1 1895 to June 30 1901, was understood to be compromised at Washington.
The Board of Safety will advertise for bids for electric wiring for the duct market house Tomlinson hall and the police station. Bids will be retelvad May 4. The White folks Dr Wood’s Nore selly Pine Byrup promotes cough and cold relief.
Doane Jackson sues Jones Jackson for divorce claiming adultery. She alleges he frequented other women with trips across various towns and states, staying days or weeks at a time. He replied it was none of her business. She claims joint real estate worth $6,000 and $1,000 in personal property, seeks alimony of $2.00 and $14 yearly child support.
Blatchley reports in Posey county Indiana seeking warm weather for field work but finds snow and cold as he details his recent geological excursion. He notes seven inches of snow and two inches of frost and doubts a swift return of warmth. The account reflects the harsh late season conditions affecting fossils and rock samples.
In New York Kate Claxton mourns her son Harald Stephenson after a Thursday suicide. Letters found, including one to his sister in law, reveal his wish to die. Claxton cancels Cincinnati appearance. understudy to take her role in Two Orphans at the Park next week.
Police tracked down Little Eddie Emle after a restless night and worried neighbors. He was safely returned to his parents Friday morning, with notes of local families hosting him during his absence.
A reproduction of an advertisement touting Swamp Root as a Great Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy. It claims samples by mail, cites testimonials, explains symptoms like back pain and urinary issues, and urges readers to request a sample bottle and later purchase the product. The copy emphasizes medical endorsement and nationwide availability.
STRIKE RRA Ind Apr 2 after referendum by block coal miners district 8 shows majority rejection of wage scale proposal. Operators had demanded 3 percent cut. miners voted against, leading to a potential district strike and disruption of production. Also reports include May 1 battleship laws and stock market notes from New York and Chicago produce figures.
A man named Carl Kosenbers faced a second offense under city traffic rules after his vehicle was cited for a signaling error and a dangerous pass. The incident occurred during an attempt to stop at Greenhetd lines, with the operator identified as a passenger.
Indianapolis April 2 cattle receipts at 1 000 shipments show steers firmer while other classes steady Good to choice steers around 1380 pounds and upward trading up to 11 1/2 to 00 pounds common to medium steers light calves and heavy calves noted hog receipts 4 30 shipments 2 000 marked active at yesterday's prices best heavy 24 pounds and up twins normal mix of grades sheep receipts 100 shipments none noted market steady from yesterday city grain and feed market listed with prices for wheat corn hay timothy mixed timothy and other feeds
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