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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
3
Dr. Fridtjof Nansen argues that Norway should control its foreign policy and appoint separate consuls, detailing the historical disputes with Sweden over the consular question. He recounts failed negotiations, Sweden’s shifting policy, and Norway’s push for full sovereignty in foreign affairs.
Twenty members of Browlway M. E. Church subscribed 7000 dollars toward a 27000 dollar building fund. The Rev. Worth Tippy expects to raise the balance at services next Sunday. The church lists a membership of 1000.
The International Electrical Contraction company, formed by striking inside wiremen to counter contractors, was incorporated Monday with 7000 capital. Officers include E Corey president and W.E.B. Roby vice president. directors are Wright, Schaub, Stake, and others. Roby to manage. offices on Indiana Ave. stock soon to be issued and work to begin. several contracts already awarded. Agents from supply houses visited the new rooms Monday morning.
A thief used a hole in the glass of the Lewis Bros Jewelry store at State and Adams streets to steal watches valued at about $2,000. The incident occurred in Chicago as the street name and exact date are unclear. Detectives pursue leads.
In Massachusetts Avenue saloon on a Monday morning Morrig Smulyan, former proprietor negotiating sale to Joseph Senat of American Brewing, grabbed money under the bar and tried to flee. He was captured by patrons and held until Bicyclemen Bernauer and Kitzmiller arrived to restrain him. Smulyan charged with grand larceny.
Margaret FE Connely, a Terre Haute dressmaker, filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition on Monday. She operated a ladies tailoring business and now cannot meet her debts totaling 93 dollars, seeking relief from creditors.
Two first class battleships from Admiral Evans fleet may be ordered to Asiatic waters to reinforce Admiral Train. Thomas F. Ryan Widener and Berwind form a subway syndicate with 100 million capital to bid on New York rapid transit contracts. They have prior traction ties and plan to export California wine to Marseilles as a novelty shipment.
The Iran Moulders union picnic, halted in Sunny by Mayor Holtzman for beer sales, will now be held July 1 at Hammond's grave. Kerry firm refreshments permitted. original tickets valid on Independence Day. A steel drum will be disposed of on the grounds with names of all sorts, plenty of music and dancing.
Victor Bell, labeled an alleged horse thief, was tried by Judge Stubbs on Monday and likely sent to the Indiana Reform School for Boys. Heil, before juvenile court two weeks earlier for another offense, was released on probation by Judge Stubbs after employer Mrs. Tie Hemsworth swore he was a good boy. Evidence shows the boy stole a horse from the barn after being aided by his benefactor. Adah A Wijlamaon nes seeks divorce from Orn Williamesson, alleging abandonment and three children, and requests support of $600.
Indianapolis June 12 The hog market opened strong and active with higher prices than Saturday. Cattle prices showed weaker demand and the market moved quiet and steady after light rainfall. Prime stock remained in demand for steers and cows with various grades listed. hogs were boosted by quality buyers while sheep and lambs offered with fair to medium demand.
Chicago and New York markets show wheat prices edging down by a cent or two before partial recoveries. Reports indicate steady to firm bids for No 2 red and white wheat across futures, with specific notes on July, September, and December contracts and varied cattle and hog market activity amid light trading.
Births and deaths appear with names and locations such as Grace Retford of Wyoming and Clifford Aleridge with hospital notes. Building permits list numerous properties and owners including Montgomery and 1430 Deloss with values around 1,000 dollars.
Chicago market notes show creameries dairies and parks process tied to prime lists and live poultry. Turkeys, chickens, hens, rotaters and assorted stock priced around five dollars and two dollars. Local traders include Tes Reese and Muwke with money figures noted.
Col J ws McCullough a wealthy manufacterer of Munele was driving an automobile from Layla Ville Kentucky to his home when attacked in Greenfield Indiana. He is critically ill and his family doctor has been telegraphed for.
June trading opened with broad stock gains but led by steel shares as Amalgamated copper fell. Metropolitan Street Railway surged after opening weak, while Union Pacific dipped. Government bonds declined slightly. Chicago, Pittsburg live stock reports show mixed results with cattle and hogs trading in narrow ranges.
A Ben Hur lodge memorial meeting at the End tribe of Ben Hur lodge gathers at the St. James Preshereria church with Rev A Duncan delivering the sermon. The program includes prayers, hymns, scripture, and a sermon referencing Lew Wallace and the themes of virtue, memory, and Christian living. The speaker urges remembrance of both virtues and faults of the living, and calls for memorials aligned with gospel principles. The discourse contrasts Christian duty with broader humane acts such as caring for the wounded, highlighting a universal measure of compassion.
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