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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
3
Hon M A Dzialniki a Jacksonville official endorses Pertina, praising it as an honest medicine for colds, general debility, and stomach trouble. He cites family experience and urges public confidence in the remedy.
An old health ad claims systemic catarrh causes nervousness, poor digestion, and fatigue. It asserts Peruna cleanses digestive organs, stimulates digestion, and invigorates circulation, leading to quick recovery when the underlying catarrh is removed.
The report notes frost risks in May affecting cherry crops and fruit yielding in northern regions. It cites planting progress and variable conditions for wheat and other vegetation while reporting a separate violent outbreak in Volhynia. The May 3 dispatch from St. Petersburg details fatalities and injuries amid anti Jewish rioting with soldiers involved and Jewish communities defending themselves.
Eleven African American performers were arrested near 56 Willana ate after a dispute over receipts and alleged theft following a Monday night show. Police detained all involved as horses from the Boer War exhibit wandered off and two men caused a separate disturbance on Washington Street.
A passenger coach on a Chesapeake and Ohio train derailed near Whitehorn Kentucky on a Monday night. The crowded excursion train left Huntington after a city stop. In the resulting confusion several passengers were injured including Mrs Will Houston as the coach car burned and windows were broken.
The Unique theater will host a weekly program with Thursday professional vaudeville shows followed by amateur stunts. Management notes patrons prefer professional acts and will rotate the schedule with one night weekly for both vaudeville formats. Saturday shows will feature Parsifal screenings at reduced prices, with repeats on Sunday afternoon and night.
N S Steele the Prohibition organizer for this county engaged Prof. and Mrs. Lough as lecturers for two weeks. They spoke at local churches including Uridinpers Mo i church and were warmly received. The schedule listed Emanuel's Baptist, Laurelest, Bread Rapple, West Newton, and Valles Missia with next assignments pending.
Police identified a rig found in Josewh Riplinger's possession after officers recovered it Tuesday morning. A linger was located Monday as officers investigated disposal attempts.
Electrical contractors in Indianapolis refuse to meet with the workers committee, blocking an immediate settlement of the strike. Governors had urged arbitration via W. A. Royre, but contractors insist only discharge of the striking men could end the impasse, sending letters to the board of governors and delaying talks.
In Tichmond May 26 a distraught father Frederick W. Hil, a chemist, shot himself with a revolver, leaving his children orphans. The incident follows a period of death and despondency, with local authorities reporting the grim event and the ensuing care for the minors.
The preacher was the main attraction as members were added to the church. Officers may launch a thorough investigation into their master's Washington career as the congregation remains agitated.
The Rev L D Bass recounts establishing a Traders' Aid agency to place teachers via government and school reports, admitting failures to guarantee positions. He notes court battles, a fraud order against the agency that was sustained on appeal, and his resignation from a Virginia church amid the case. The Fairmount congregation resolves to commend Bass and his family for their service as he moves to a new church, dated November J.M. at Shackelford.
Winds and hail from storms across Texas destroy crops and damage structures in Millsboro Lindale Temple and Hirm. Flooding outages reported as crews assess widespread destruction. One person drowned near Cruckutt amid the weather system.
The May wheat market shows unsettled and irregular trading with prices moving down from early levels. Corn and oats patterns mirror the volatility as trade quotes drift. New York produce reports note other commodities such as pork, lard, sugar, and creamery products showing mixed activity.
Paris May 9 Dr Montene Japanese ambassador to France and M Delcasne minister of foreign affairs discussed the Indo Chinese situation Tuesday afternoon. No details were released but the visit is believed connected to the regional crisis. Admiral De Jonquieres authorized a patrol to track Russian movements in French Indochinese waters. Admiral Rosentvenski reportedly left the coast. The press has been calm as officials say distortions abroad exaggerate the dangers, though social circles fear possible complications ahead.
Hert M. Doangan, rearane genter, announced candidacy for Republican nomination for city clerk. He stated his intent to run and noted backing from the Republican county committee as part of his campaign.
May 9 report shows broad stock market strength with gains around 15 percent in most lists led by Atchison and Northern Pacific. Kuhn Loeb Harriman buyers push Southern Pacific while New York Central faces changes and government bonds stay firm. Total volume 142,800 shares.
The Indianapolis market notes a quiet scene with slightly higher prices for rectpin and weak demand for the time of year. Eggs hold, country butter cheaper, best creamery butter at 19 cents, poultry steady at 10 cents, and early vegetables in good demand with low prices.
City record lists births with names and addresses including Pay and Marie Enito 27 Duncan pir Nicholas Eva Frye 12 Blaine and many others. Deaths note Christine B Myers Christine Shafer Alvah Kirkman infant deaths from heart and tuberculosis. Marriages include Kay Wando and Rersie B Loran George A Dennin and Mabel Ent. Building permits and contractors noted. Port Gibson Miss May 3 James B Regan shoots Fr Moody at Caritete, Regan in custody.
Market note from Indianapolis shows large hog supply with prices about 5 to 9 cents lower than Monday. Trading active after prices set, with most sales between 3.50 and 9.45 per hundredweight. Good to choice butcher stock steady to strong, heavy cattle slow, sheep unchanged. Prime steers and cows priced by weight. calves and bulls listed with various grades. Hog classes include good to prime heat and bacon selections, lambs noted as best.
May market results show cattle and hogs with mixed bids. Receipts total around 8,500 sheep at prices near 3.50 to 5.00, hogs steady to lower, and beef steers listed with various prices. Texans participation noted among buyers and sellers.
Chicago live stock report shows cattle range from 4.00 to 6.00 with prime beeves about 5.70 to 5.90, stockers and feeders mixed, Texans around 4.00 to 4.60, hog receipts and prices near 5.30 to 5.65, sheep around 8.00 to 9.00, and lambs steady. Wednesday's estimates noted.
A digest of scattered items reports Lafayette absorbing the Evening Call and a court or bank warrants in several towns. Amaden’s arrest on grand jury warrants. bond posted. denial of accusations. Marion death of a prominent attorney. Dynamite found at Baldridge home. enemies suspected. Ladoga bank creditors to be repaid 3 percent by Aug 1. Monroe Shively identified as a husband in Peru case. Ladoga report on Mintte search and arrest. Seymour death of Mrs Shields. Hartford City druggist burned. risk to sight. Swayzee gamblers flee during raid. owner fined. Danville truancy officer re-elected.
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