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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1904
Page
3
Prices for eggs and coffee are reported to fall if favorable weather continues. Hens are expected to resume production, potentially easing scarcity. Wholesale trends show declines in coffee, flour, starch, and other staples, with shippers noting lower poultry prices and camphor costs also easing.
The city seeks county to build and control bridges while river and aging structures pose major issues. In a Monday conference, officials discussed issuing nearly $1,000,000 in bridge bonds and legal authorization. Commissioners push for post construction control and regulation of utilities using the spans, with the water company requesting openings at the W Washington Street bridge.
The Kokomo Board of Works faces complaints over interreuben cars not stopping for city passengers. James M Healey reports a motorman refused to stop after a signal, while Patrolman Cook recalls another case where the motorman invited him into the vestibule. He notes a bystander signaling unclear and urges an official, recognizable system.
Miller's saloon at S E Courteet was broken into Sunday night and robbed of 5 and a revolver.
Bikemen Simon and Morgan were summoned to a wagon shop opposite Harry Fry's saloon at 32 Kentucky Ave after noon Sunday where they found Harvey Brown, 62, a Six Points farmer, laid out behind wagon wheels. A warrant exists for Fry, charged with selling on Sunday, with trial set for Friday.
A. A. Barnes, president of the Udell works, states he may be absent for a hearing on the Twenty eighth street improvement and wishes to submit his objections by letter. He notes the north side walk is several inches higher than the south side at the lower end. Police report: James Bayes and Charles Wron arrested after attempting to extract payment from William McKenzie. case sent to grand jury. A reception for the new pastor Rev. QO. E. Torres of Irvington will be held at the Olive Branch Christian Church Wednesday evening.
An undertaker in Everett Washington reports a connection between the death of Oscar H Roth and a missing sailor from Indianapolis. Investigators find no matching Roth in Mrs Bowers or Mrs Rogers families and question the Navy man’s location with recent moves and a San Juan message. A mother, awaiting news, has been overwhelmed by the uncertain report.
Two 10 year old boys were arrested in New York Saturday for petit larceny after each bought a dollar watch with one payment. Their cases were continued to allow further investigation by court officers. In another incident Frank Barnett opened fire in a saloon after an argument over a drink. A shooting trial followed. Two women contracted smallpox in Richmond and were isolated at the port house.
M C A entertainment Y M L C present an all into night event to aid the boys' department with Dr Pritchard the mimic as the feature act during the program on Tuesday evening.
London reports reveal a "globular submarine" under test by British naval authorities. The vessel comprises two concentric spheres with inner gear and outer rotating, flanged shell for propulsion, rumored to roll and move on the water as controlled by crew. Also noted: sharp cotton price drop in New York, with bale prices sliding due to heavy selling.
The Long Distance Telephone Company, allied with Indianapolis Bell, shows both telegraph and telephony can share one wire without conflict. Lines leased to Associated Press carry telegraph messages while calls occur simultaneously, hinting at future combines of telegraph and telephone services along trunk lines.
A crowded page lists New York Produce prices for pork poultry butter and cheese with figures from New York and Pittsburgh markets. It notes Pittsburg Livestock receipts, price ranges for cattle sheep and hogs, and a Chicago market snapshot with mixed results and bonds and stocks commentary.
At Coal Creek Tennessee four men were killed and several wounded when guards opened fire during a violent clash with union sympathizers as about ten guards escorted a crowd. Three guards were arrested as the incident spawns a murder inquiry and political fallout in a region already troubled by unrest.
Cincinnati market notes for February 8 show prices for cattle, calves, and hay with varying grades. Wheat and corn futures listed alongside wagon fare and miscellaneous grain quotes, reflecting a typical midwinter cattle trade snapshot in a bustling futures and cash market.
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