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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1904
Page
2
Report from Indianapolis notes amusement manager George O W Griffith discusses a review of the Kutt opening concert. He recalls reactions to the night air and crowd attire, praising performers while noting critics’ cooler take. Griffith and others anticipate further performances by the Canadian troupe.
A chaotic chronicle portrays the siege of Port Arthur with Russian and Japanese actions, battleships sunk, bombardments, mine warfare, and the garrison’s endurance, detailing weeks of bombardment, rail and telegraph disruption, and the looming fall as reports of naval and land assaults reach the world. The narrative emphasizes the ferocity, strategic stakes, and international concern over the pivotal naval siege.
A lively Fair Grounds event Wednesday featured the grocers’ plenie and a parade of attractions. Dare man Talley performed again while girls raced and women kicked, with Pas Dyteh, Maney Nanks, and Croesus among exhibitors. A large crowd attended, enjoying horse sales, racing, and a lively improvement of the grocers’ association show.
Fragmentary report shows Inez Bream and Horas Horton tied to a wedding amid allegations of an heir dispute. References to a ceremony organizer Ames Broom Inn and Parton are present, but details and dates remain unclear.
A disrupted OCR page mentions rural carriers conventions in India with city officials and a master shiftler, plus a note that several ward members will attend. The scan then presents a long travel advertisement for train routes, rates, and special excursion deals to Denver Chicago Milwaukee Wisconsin and other northern resorts with timetables and contact details. The text includes references to Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup and various period travel promotions.
The article quotes New York businessman Mr Saks on factory strikes and industrial damage fears. He argues the labor unrest won’t derail the nation’s economy, noting New York’s panic a year ago and asserting confidence in continued purchases and preparations for the upcoming season. He says the election year won’t alter his outlook.
A man leaped from a bridge into the Wisconsin River and died. Police and river workers found a bag with a coat, bottle and fetters at the spot, and two photographs were recovered. The victim was identified as Frank McCormick of Mount Erie, aged about 33, with a black suit and mustache. In Madison the Wisconsin University reveals that a cooking course for girls is not popular, and may be a failure if uptake does not improve over last year.
Advertises low fare packages from Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis and return via Northwestern routes. Highlights round trip prices around 18 dollars with additional options to Hot Springs South Dakota Deadwood Lead and semntn, and mentions through sleeping cars, parlor car service, and daily departures. Provides contact for tickets and a home agent, N M Breeze in Cincinnati Ohio.
The United Mine Workers executive board debated aiding sinking Chicago butchers. President Donnelly of Uhr butchers union visited the city to secure assistance support, and the miners voted to back the fight against the packers. A separate item reports John Kibhey of Matthews, Marion County, Indiana, killed himself by shooting Wednesday after months of illness, leaving seven children.
The passage urges workers to seek relief from laborious toil and long hours by taking a break of one to two weeks. It praises moderation and simple pleasures like water and wholesome meals, and suggests writing to A. A. Bchantz for guidance on how to pursue home life improvement.
Eckels, a man on 4 street corner, was shot in the back Wednesday night by an unknown assailant. Police cannot determine if it was an accident or attempted murder. He was taken to the hospital and probably will recover.
A garbled dialogue shows Jim Kean speaking to Lyons with unclear names and phrases. The text includes misread words and stray names, making a coherent event hard to identify.
Aug 2 report from Logansport Indiana describes a local dispute where four young women plan to target tightwads in town. They vow to expose stinginess by public shaming and handing out sweets, affecting merchants and neighbors. The piece presents as a sensational, lurid social note with unclear specifics.
Market notes show demand for choice steers and heifers with prices around 1.9 to 2.0 in various grades. Bulls and calves steady to good, hogs at 650 head with mix and weights, sheep and lambs mixed good to medium, grain futures and city grain quotes listed, Chicago live stock receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep, with national figures and weekly totals.
Pittsburg live stock market receipts and prices for cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry, including prices for dairy products and creamery goods. Mentions East Buffalo and New York markets, with currency values and varietal names, plus a note on grain and copper markets.
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