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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
3
San Francisco has risen as a premier whaling port with industry value up, ships returning from spring voyages report unusually good catches. Whale values vary from 31.0 to 41,500 dollars per yield, with large specimens yielding about a barrel of oil and blubber. Whalebone and ivory from massive heads are in high demand for many uses.
A morning explosion at William Belt’s saloon in St Marys Ohio destroyed the saloon and a bucksmith shop. Night watchman WW Smith was killed. investigation to assess total damage and losses. The blast caused property damage estimated at 719,000 dollars and will be probed by authorities.
A westbound freight train struck a group of track laborers near the Bergen Tunnel west end in Jersey City this morning. Three men were killed and four others were mortally wounded, with two more in critical condition. Local labor association members from the area reported the incident as a tragic work accident during routine maintenance.
Special to the Sun reports Mise Kintin Bebradér II husked 15 bushels of corn on her father's farm near Sterling. The event, described with playful detail, notes she performed well and planned to travel home by plane after the test.
A two story residence at 3187 Northwestern Avenue with elat rooms bath sewer water and barn is set for public auction on Wednesday December 6 at 2 o'clock. Included are well cistern and related property. Taxes and fees listed.
Detectives think Edward C. Hughes of Chicago is tied to a nationwide swindle. In police court Hughes’s case was continued to next week and he may be turned over to federal authorities for alleged fraud. Also jailed are Thomas P. Farrell and James Downs in related incidents, with downs later found intoxicated and jailed for drunkenness.
Report from Corpus Christi Texas describes a large gathering of ducks seen at a distant water limb where many birds succumbed as hunters and boats disturbed the flock. Witnesses recount split formations and a flotilla of birds scattered, with hundreds killed in a single evening.
Revenue collections for the district plate show a sharp drop from the prior year. For the first five months of the current fiscal year, collections trail last year by a wide margin, prompting scrutiny of collection processes and debates over authority and payment practices amid ongoing disputes.
Special to the Sun reports a Kansas City figure celebrated as best dressed in a mixed delegation. The individual travels to Washington, wearing a wool homespun suit made by Mrs Mevrady, mother of one of the division officers, reflecting a notable wardrobe moment in a political visit.
City records list multiple births with parents and addresses including Ash Tandinvuid Pion and Mayme Wlexsing, plus several marriages like Isaac M. Hoagland and Maid Dang. Deaths note David talng, Harvey Goodin, and George Sivning among others. Building permits issued to John Purrear and Adkina cottage renovation projects are also recorded.
In a midtown case the People's Loan company appoints a receiver for the Manger Ghee company. Albert A. Smith appears to acknowledge the appointment as the receiver. The action was announced in court near midday with Associated parties present.
Market activity steadied with hogs near 38.19 in Indianapolis and receipts around 10.99. Cattle and sheep showed steady demand with fat cows, feeders, and prime stock in good supply, while live poultry and dairy products featured modest gains and steady prices across major markets.
Greersboro reports a case where Dr. Matthews, a physician, is jailed on murder charges after his wife Mia Matthews died at home from a suspected hypodermic injection of strychnine and later another toxin. Police found a syringe in his possession and witnesses described his reaction during the death.
On December 2 in Uhi elivothe Mo a market fad led an operator and freight clerk to steal 16 dollars from the Wabash ticket office cash drawer. The robber escaped.
December market notes show weak trading early with copper, steel, and rail stocks fluctuating. Cash receipts and livestock numbers offered little support as investors awaited clearer signals from bonds and indices.
Green peppers ten cents per dozen and potatoes by the inn. New cabbage from Michigan celery per brine. Turnips onions and other produce listed with prices such as Jersey onions at 1.50 per bushel and 400 by the bushel. Prices reflect a busy city market listing.
Prnteners announce terminal station serving Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Adinburg Tayloraelie and Columbus. First car 6 10 a m with trains at 83 ppm thereafter. Through trains at 10 10 and 1 1 ppm. Departures at 9 09 and 9 31 45 p m to Greenwood and intermediate points. Trains run via Ohio and Delaware streets to Virginia from north end of viaduct at 6 minutes after the hour. Express cars depart Georgia and Meridian streets for Franklin and intermediate points at 0 2 a m.
A historical notice outlines train and freight services for the Indianapolis & Eastern Railway, detailing MARION FLYER routes from Indianapolis to towns including Greentown, Montpelier, Dayton, and Cambridge, with connections via Union City and Greenville. It lists terminals, schedules, and freight handling rules, highlighting through parlor cars and limited stops, plus phone points and offices for passenger and freight operations.
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