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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
3
Advertises half price discounts on boys short pants suits including double breasted Norfolk and three piece styles. Claims refined effect and durable make with the store standing behind the products as refunds offered for the sale.
In Irvington Ninth ward a quiet primary will select between J Friday and J J Hunter for the Democratic nomination for ward councilman. A solid Irvington vote is crucial to capture the nomination and affect George Fate’s race against E Johnson Heaton. Republicans doubt the Irvington plan will succeed and warn of party strife.
The Democratic city committee will call a meeting within ten days to set the convention time. Rumors say the faction aims to crush dissent within the council as the party claims its organization is complete. A German newspaperman, Fred Steinbeck, is not the same man previously fined for drunkenness.
City birth and death entries list numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including births, infant deaths, and medical conditions. The fragmentary record names families such as Field, Yeager, Pickerley, Bly, Chickner, Richter, Carson, Maples, Wagner, and Spinks, along with hospitals and streets, plus two marriages: Michael and Michael, Bills and Kargent.
Building permits list numerous dwellings and structures with owners and locations including Richwine, Tacoma, Leeds, Keystone, Laura, London, and Cottage. Amounts range from 40 to 3,200 dollars with entries for cottages, barns, repaires, and dwellings. Several entries show unclear spellings and values due to OCR errors but indicate assorted projects and estimated costs.
Wheat futures rose as Minneapolis prices advanced and broad market optimism lifted corn and oats. July wheat traded higher with mixed quotes for September while July corn and oats showed small gains and declines across listed exchanges. Farther east, Cincinnati and New York reports note steady to mixed livestock, poultry, and dairy prices with moderate trading activity and notable copper stock movements in New York.
Tensions rise as Board of Health staff threaten revolt against Mayor Holtzman over Keene's dominance. Key figures include Victor Keene, Patrick Egan, Edward Helm, and Harry Rockwood, with internal disputes over loyalty, authority, and recent disciplinary actions fueling the clamor for political alignment before the upcoming campaign.
Vincent Stepowell, 23, in juvenile court case over theft, underwent skull operation to give brain more room for growth. Dr Dona Kolmer performed the procedure at Deaconess Monn Buch. an X ray specialist found no skull problem. aunt Miss McDowell defended family history and claimed brain issues might explain crime.
The Kahn Tailoring Company's scriplays outing to Broad Ripple Park is set for Saturday July 2. Special cars depart at 8 AM for a day of leisure featuring athletic events for men and women, a baseball game, and dancing to conclude the day. Woodworth tent meetings begin Thursday night under a large tent near Sheloy and Bryansts, with continued services and altar calls through next week, including Sabbath meetings at 10:30 AM, 2 PM, and 2:50 PM.
In Indianapolis on Friday July 3 hog prices drifted up 10 to 15 cents yet overall business remained very slow. Receipts totaled about 7 000 head with eastern demand weak and the market closing weak at top around 6.00. Cattle and sheep markets were dull and steady to weak with fat stock selling promptly and feeders and calves showing mixed early values. In Chicago receipts for cattle and hogs were modest with weak feeder activity and lower hog prices estimated for Saturday.
New York Produce reports pork prices and dairy product quotes with ranges for creamery butter eggs and lard. East Buffalo live stock market notes cattle receipts and sheep and hog prices with figures for fat animals, yearlings, and various grades.
Pittsburg July 3 cattle supply light and steady with choice at 5.49 to 5.05, fair 5.10 to 5.83, cows 4.00 to 4.60. Sheep receipts fair with market values around 5.00 to 6.10 for best, mixed at 4.70 to 4.90, culls 2.0. Hogs receipts light, heavy hogs at 6.00 to 6.10, good to choice 6.60 to 6.70, roughs 4.50 to 4.60.
A bay horse about 10 years old and a runabout were found together on July 38 after being stolen. Despite careful efforts, the owner cannot be located. The pair are in good condition and awaiting identification.
Rev. Alartin Fleckenstein pastor of the German Lutheran church at Minden was fined ten for whipping his ten month old child because it cried. Neighbors caused his arrest.
The document lists several Indiana and nearby state incorporations and capital stocks for diverse firms. Entries include The Photo Card Company Indianapolis makers of medittes for cutting and embossing with $30,000 capital. The Avenue Club of Vincennes social club. Oakdale Light Heat and Power Company Peru. The Wicks Company Bloomington general merchandise. Cleveland Paving Company Cleveland Ohio general contracting with $5,000 capital. Chute and Butler Company Marton Cay Hal stock increase from 60 to 245,000.
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