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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
3
Customs officers on the White Star liner Majestic discovered 24 pounds of dynamite hidden in a trunk bottom and 200 detonators in the owner’s possession. The arrested man, Ivan Bjubanovic, said he was bound for Karlsbad. He was remanded to February 2 at the police court.
In Terre Haute Int Ped reports Eugene V. Deba leverages influence with party leaders to dodge renomination. He claims entitlement to a man’s post though opposed by the party. Several aspirants expected for president position this year, with Max Mays the sole named candidate thus far.
A county coroner report states Thomas Fauts died from a ruptured aorta, recorded as an actual case of death by a broken heart. Disinherited, he grew distant as rumors and medical explanations differed between peritonitis and heart rupture. the incident was investigated by Deputy-coroner Gels. The report was filed in San Francisco on February 12.
New England coast ice bound with most ports closed from Portland to Newport and Nantucket. shipping stalled as frozen masses threaten vessels. Josiah Patterson, former congressman and father of M E Patterson, dies in Memphis after peritonitis. longtime Cleveland ally and South Democrat figure.
In Indianapolis mills demand for wheat lifts prices by about 15 cents per barrel as farmers are urged to sell. Receipts show modest gains. In Pittsburgh investigators report 12 packetbooks found. Mara Maloy, age 14, is under arrest for predatory acts at Catholic churches. Chicago reports Nathan Brewer sentenced to 15 years for killing his sweetheart Irene.
Farmers near the new army post tract learned the Teal Feawer obstruction was waived by the war department. Union Chapel Cemetery lies within the tract and trustees refused to move graves, insisting no bodies had been buried there in the last decade. Washington insisted no graves would be disturbed. rumors spread that bodies were already moved, while Cantrall claimed the cemetery held no recent burials and would be closed.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Power cabled that a fierce battle occurred at Sanchez in San Domingo. Many were killed in the engagement, raising concerns over the situation in the region.
Senator Albert J Beveridge praised the Knights of Pythias for shaping character and nation while a large Indiana audience cheered his remarks. The event included a parade and a day of meetings marking the order’s goal of 1 million members today and more tomorrow. A Washington note says federal troops will not be sent to Baltimore despite a local request. In Norfolk a U S tug Bercoiss arrived after a rough voyage.
The Berlin report states Count Puechler was killed while fighting a native tribe in German southwest Africa. Dr M Thursten, en route to his class at the Payste medical college, fell over during the chaos of the event.
In Pittsburg on February 12 1912 a man from Minden offered a woman a reward to procure witnesses to aid his client in clearing him of a charge. The case involving Min Ver Paitro awaits trial as new testimony emerges.
Birth announcements list many couples and newborns with addresses and genders, including John E. and Dade Lehe. Charles W. and Esther Aldag. Harry and Sivtgaret Melmy. and more, noting boys and a girl. Death notices include Ebner H. Thomp and Laura Tester, with ages and addresses. illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis referenced. Marriages include John W. Thompson and Theresa M. Kran, and several other couples. Permits and dwelling details appear for local property records.
Market brief listing Boston Chicago Butter Creameries prices for extras firsts seconds and packing weights. Cheese items include Twins and Swiss drum with varied pricing. Live poultry and other items shown with assorted prices and grade descriptions.
Ten years back a cold wave hit the state as Republicans gathered for a Lincoln League meeting. Thieves stole a phaeton wheel from James King. Two counterfeit dollars circulated in Indianapolis on Saturday. Over 100 people attended a Sunday wedding in Indianapolis for Issac Rappaport and Mrs Ray Ringolkky. county commissioners chose not to participate in Me Rew pesthouse construction amid storm fears. A bureau attache found a fold line in a carment donated for the poor.
Morning cattle and hog receipts across markets in Indianapolis East Buffalo Pittsburgh and Chicago report fair to active shipments. Prices vary by weight and grade with primes and heavy cattle fetching higher bids. Bulls, cows, sheep and lambs show mixed demand as markets compare with Thursday figures.
Cincinnati livestock prices for February twelve show cattle shipments mixed with calves at 2.92 to 7.20, hogs receipts at 5.36 to 6.00, and sheep steady with lambs at 12.80 to 17.80. City wagon market notes list No. 2 wheat at 1.0 and corn around 1.10 with varying bids across markets.
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