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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
6
French artillery battered Finuig for two hours on an Algerian mission to punish brigands who attacked Governor General Jonnart's escort. France confirms it does not seek Moroccan territory, stating the expedition targets rebels and not territorial gains.
Rumors of another merger and a guaranteed company spark a rise in Union traction common stock. Traders report bids around 61 to 63 with cancellations after disputes while heavy holders buy. Brokers urge heavy purchases as experts predict a surge to about 55 to 60 before week’s end.
Chicago reports a renewed laundry strike as 5,500 workers faced a five week disruption. A meeting is planned Monday night by the workers who say they were not consulted in the settlement. They accuse federation leaders and their own president of signing a deal without authority. Many walked out upon learning no immediate benefits were gained.
In Bucharest the fight over Neid oil fields tightens as a syndicate led by Visconto Wieser enters the scene and Standard Oil faces opposition from two regents. Hutkin and Baratov arrive for talks while the government edges toward building its own pipeline, reducing prospects for concession grants.
County commissioners will let a contract for ten voting machines on Tuesday with an estimated total near 35000. Two bidders are expected, the Columbia machine from Indianapolis and a new rival United States machine claiming wide nationwide use. Price appears to be the decisive factor though testing of five of each may occur.
The schooner Wm. H. Van Name from Baltimore Washington bound for the Bahamas on a two month expedition arrived off Norfolk after a ferocious storm along the Carolina coast. The vessel narrowly avoided foundering and was driven into the gulf stream before turning north to await better weather. The crew, including Dr George Shattuck of the Baltimore geographic society, prepared to resume the voyage when conditions improve.
Walla Walla Washington June 3 Nea ith Ankeny eldest son of United States senator Ankeny has resigned from running the senator's 20000 acre cattle ranch in Adams county and moved to Spokane to take a job firing a TaiIroid engine. He left in anger because he and his wife, a recent schoolteacher, were not invited to the dinner given to President Roosevelt at his father's house last week.
Cleveland residents face bread shortages as journeymen bakers strike with a shorter workday. Officials warn bakeries will produce at least 70,000 fewer loaves daily, prompting more people to bake at home during the protest.
In Holyoke Massachusetts two dozen paper makers began a strike on a Monday morning affecting all twenty five mills in the city. They are demanding a general wage increase and threaten possible shutdowns if demands are not met. The piecing of the strike and its impact on local industry is closely watched by residents.
Maj Charles W. Hawes, head clerk of the Modern Woodmen of America, honored as a national authority in insurance, is expected to be reelected at the head camp opening Tuesday June 16 in Tomlinson hall. A Civil War veteran, he is noted for his agreeable and approachable manner after more than 12 years in the executive role.
William Kenna survived with a broken ankle after being trapped with John Trauger in an abandoned 60 foot shaft near Placerville. Trauger died after more than a week in captivity. Kenna reported Trauger went mad and attempted to bite him. A dog stayed by Trauger until rescue. Rescue workers later retrieved them from the Two Channel mine.
The notice outlines daily through coach service to West Baden and French Lick Springs via Gosport with departures from Indianapolis at 7.44 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. and returns via French Lick at 5:45 a.m. and West Baden at 3:45 a.m. It also introduces the Northland express starting June 4 at 6:20 p.m. via Richmond and the G. K. & J. Ry and lists contact details for agents in Indianapolis plus a small classified offer section.
The notice lists fares for the Vandalia Line with a Terre Haute return at $1.00 and a Greencantle return at 75 cents. It shows a departure from Indianapolis at 7 20 a.m and a returning special train at 1 p.m with unclear agent or line details.
The annual wage conference between American Tinplate Co and the Tinplate Workers Association opened in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Elwood delegates Jacobs and Jartley join from Grant, with 1 54 Elwood employees watching closely. The talks seek better working conditions rather than wage gains, drawing keen local interest as previous delays hurt business and trade.
The notice advertises applications to the Marion county Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell spirituous beverages in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. It lists business locations in Indianapolis at Capitol Ave and Washington St, Ward 12, Center Township, with additional notes on pool table privileges and the applicants A. Fletcher Jr and Frank Lux.
The subscriber notifies voters in the Sixth ward Center township Indiana that he will apply at the Marion county board of commissioners July term 18 for a license to sell intoxicating drinks in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. Premises are a room fronting south on Washington St in a two story brick building part of lot 22 square 1 in the city and ward 1, No 404 W Washington St. Also seeks a table privilege in the same room. Joseph Levy. A second notice to voters of the Thirteenth ward Center ward that he will apply at the July term 1&0 for license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors with on premises drinking in a room fronting east on Hast St on the first floor of a two story brick building on lot 8 in Kappes and Franks subdivision southwest corner of Hast and Minnesota St ward 12. Henry Maar.
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