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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1904
Page
3
A terse local item notes there will be no fireworks this year and laments the absence of celebration. It reflects a wary view of public events and mentions a pistol owned by Jim and a preacher's comment about happiness above. The piece conveys quiet discontent with restrictions on gunfire and festivity.
The circus features three rings of trained elephants, a dramatic middle ring battle scene, and Asiatic rifle firings. Baby elephants with mothers attract crowds, while other trained animals and clowns add humor. The parade opens the city’s circus week with new and impressive acts.
A vintage essay argues elephants are the backbone of traveling circuses, drawing crowds with peanuts and showmanship while delivering reliable acts. It contrasts elephant training to horses, noting elephants learn slowly but never forget, with trainers aligning human and brute intelligence for consistent performances.
A secretary recounts a flood of letters seeking money from Senator Fairbanks. One writer asks for 4000 dollars to start a business, promising profit in three years. Others pledge profits in exchange for backing fruit tree ventures and notes. The secretary notes the senator has no spare funds and urges courteous replies to many seemingly insincere requests.
A political clash unfolds as Durbin backs a Senate slate led by William English, Charles Martindale, and Charles Roemer, while opponents seek unpledged delegates. Key supporters include James H. Billingsley, Ed Seguin, Col. Ed Thayer, L. P. Newby, and J. Frank Hanty, with anti-Durbin sentiment mounting ahead of the July 21 convention.
John Hayes of Musenda Grant County Wisconsin has received a Navy Medal of Honor granted in general orders from December. Hayes served as coxswain on the old USS Kearsarge and his award was confirmed as he asked to receive the medal before death. A $190 gratuity and the medal were forwarded to him. The Navy department reports many unclaimed medals and will forward them to proper recipients.
A Baltimore inventor, Busehman, unveils wire spring suspenders that skip rubber yet move with the body. He notes rubber costs and wear, explaining parts can be replaced, increasing longevity and lowering price. A company is forming to produce these spring suspenders.
Senator Farrbanka may travel to Oyster Bay to say hello to President Roosevelt before the Indianapolis notification on August 2. He leaves for Jackson, Michigan, soon and will return to a quiet period until the ceremony in August, then campaign hard for the Loe election.
James Leroy Keach backed Sam for John W Kern for vice president Gent stating Kern has run for everything else and merits the chance. Bailey and Miller To Europe John M Bailey attorney of Indianapolis and Prof G M Miller depart for two months touring Europe visiting Montrail St Lawrence to Liverpool then Scotland England Ireland Dublin to continent France Germany Switzerland Italy return around Sept 13 Port Arthur report Russian authorities close all anoas in Port Arthur and send noncombatants to trenches last able-bodied man leaving for defense imminent assault.
BT Louis July 4 August Belmont the New York banker arrived and took active charge of the Saturday campaign for Judge Alten B Parker. Belmont will head fundraising efforts while a political head directs campaign actions. A prior story claimed Belmont would back a campaign fund of 540 dollars if Parker heads the ticket.
Carl A. Griffith, a Nebraska City merchant who had come to Fresno for health reasons, fell from a wagon and broke his neck. He was described as a retired merchant visiting for health.
An advertisement promises quick relief from rheumatism with external Magic Foot Shafts. Readers are urged to send their names to receive a pair, with the offer stating no payment required unless relief is felt, then a single dollar is requested.
Advert appears from the Magic Foot Draft Co claiming their drafts cure rheumatism by absorbing poisonous acids through the feet pores. It cites testimonials from J H Dirnam Danube Mina and Mrs M Woonsocket R I and offers free trial pairs on approval and a free booklet on rheumatism. It urges readers to write to Co H Oliver Building Jackson Michigan for a trial and informational booklet.
Historical market notes from Indianapolis and Cincinnati dated July 1 1944 summarize commodity prices and livestock activity. Pork, sugar, dairy and poultry prices appear alongside cattle and hogs trades, with reference to regional markets and grain futures.
Market notes list butter creamery extras at 14 percent grade, firsts and seconds across several items. Americas brand items show prices for limburger cheese and brick cheese, with live poultry including turkeys and chickens priced per pound, and various ducks geese and eggs priced per dozen.
Livestock prices and receipts for cattle hogs and sheep listed with estimates for Thursday. Cattle steady with calves at 3.50 to 6.53 per cwt, stockers and feeders around 2.55 to 7. etc. Hogs mixed and heavy weights priced near 5. etc. Sheep receipts about 20 with native western ranges from 6.50 to 8.50. Wheat corn oats and hay prices noted. straw and millet ranges listed.
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