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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
3
An experiment places women in sweeping and dusting roles on the tenth and eleventh floors while men handle heavier tasks. Officials note rooms are cleaner when the women finish, though the pace is slower and some renters must wait. The shift marks a change from the traditional all male custodial staff.
Irvington campus prank by Brith College students disrupted dormitory routines during Thursday night events. They tied a Trim net, cut a student’s hair, and forced a parade to the porch, with several girls joining. Faculty plan disciplinary action for those involved.
The Republican city clerk race features Charles G Shaw from the North side facing Edward Remer James McNulty and William Kalacr from the South side along with James J Curley as talk swirls around backing. Shaw claims independence while aiming to bolster the ticket with his support.
Adv General Ward announces promotions in the Indians National Guard. Harry E Faulkner becomes captain and Charlie B Calvert first lieutenant in Company F Third Infantry South Bend. Harry L Rockwood captain Samet Bheffer first lieutenant Guy J Braughness second lieutenant Third Infantry Angola. Ernest Fr Ford Indianapolis ordnance officer first lieutenant artillery. New medical staff added: John R Newcomn assistant surgeon captain Oliver P Mercer Howard E Figg assistant surgeons first lieutenants.
Miss Isabella Beals of Petoskey Michigan dons a diver suit to the bottom of Little Traverse Bay twenty feet deep. An air line tangles but she survives and plans to try again, praised as a robust swimmer and outdoorswoman.
Edward Langdon a Brooklyn clerk in the office of naval officer Robert A. Sharkey faced a ten day pay fine after dropping his card to a young woman in an elevated car. The woman tore and discarded the card, later Langdon sent a letter to Secretary Shaw requesting punishment to protect American womanhood.
Candidate Stalnaker visited the Fourteenth ward on Wednesday to mingle with voters and show he is the man for mayor. His morning at headquarters drew large crowds, his lieutenants say sentiment is growing. He also went to the stockyards district at noon to meet men who could not attend meetings or come to headquarters.
The Brovers of Indiananmis planned a Wednesday festive at the state fair grounds with an old-fashioned picnic, dancing, and a bully horse show. A highlight was moving pictures shown in a large tent, drawing many attendees. J W Galloway chaired the organizing committee and ensured everyone was informed and secured.
Workers at Pittston Pi end a nine month lockout after settlement grants a 24 cent per hour rise. Allexed shop is guaranteed and notice reached carpenters headquarters in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
A United Confederate veterans reunion opened in Louisville with attendees mirroring the size of the 140 veteran gathering. Weather affected plans as veterans met to commemorate their service and participate in planned events.
In a Friday interview M Witte president of the council of ministers says he will not accept any official peace mission as it would not work under present conditions. He sees Japan demanding Tokio venue and guarantees for a year of peace. Witte claims Russia could prolong the war five years and still prevail, barring internal government troubles.
The new firm formed by striking wiremen reports rapid success since opening last Saturday. They have secured several contracts, including projects rejected by Indianapolis rivals, and are redoing substandard work left by strike-breakers. President Ed Corey says many men who left the city will be recalled as demand grows.
Cardinal Gite told Mount St Agnes graduates that women today are peers of their husbands not slaves yet should know their limits. He warned against women overstepping in politics or religion, praising domestic influence and Christian motherhood while urging balance.
June 1 New York market notes show mixed dairy and meat quotes. Pointers include pork and lard items with varied steam spot prices and several dairy products noted as extra or firsts. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse, listing factories, creameries, and regional terms without clear prices or quantities.
Fire report notes a defective log frame dwelling and other structures. Names include Janae Tess owner and Lew Nicoll as agent, with P. F. Rayford and Sparks mentioned in connections to the incident. Monetary amounts listed as 05 cesar.
The report shows hogs selling lower with a dull cattle market and slow trade. Prices at the close were 35 cents below last week, with limited buyers and a generally unsatisfactory market for cattle. Sheep trading remained quiet and steady.
New York quotes opened firm but mixed, with Northern Pacific and Great Northern moves noted. Transactions showed slight gains and losses across rail and steel issues, as traders eyed London and Tokyo without clear direction. A run of hedges and stop orders caused narrow shifts amid dull volume, while bonds held steady and a note on hydropsy death of a local resident concludes the report.
Chicago grain prices drifted lower on June 4 amid selling pressure for wheat and corn, with oats and soy offerings also softening. River trading notes show mixed futures with September corn easing and July wheat closing lower at nearby mills. Livestock receipts and feeder cattle demand appeared steady as cattle and hog markets suggested modest weak tones.
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