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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1904
Page
3
A long OCR of prize items lists numerous awards with values, from pianos to trips, diamonds, bicycles, and more, plus a Star Proverb Contest offering cash and goods. The note explains entry rules, timing, and restrictions for contestants and Star staff.
In Banbas City Missouri on May 1 two armed robbers, both described as colored, murdered C. A. Meyers in his home. The smaller man restrained Meyers while the larger attacked him with a razor, leaving Mrs Meyers unconscious and terrified. The attackers fled as police began to search the area.
James Duffy reports a bizarre incident near Beauteave Washington Street where his feet allegedly stuck in a Fender and dragged him 1400 feet while he touched four center poles with his feet. He asserts a possible consumption and seeks recognition for the incident. A City clerk’s office inquiry found no matching name for a woman the colored man believed had been arrested.
Two young brothers Karl Winn aged 12 from Detroit and Hart Corntork aged 15 from Southrastern-n with a wire and vague plan reportedly left home seeking to see more of the world. Relatives fear they may have left the city and a porter was asked to help locate them.
The county council met to appropriate funds for new bridges and road repairs. The meeting confirmed the action, with the ratification required by law. In Knoxville a murder case involving Ed ward J. Wentz prompted inquest chatter and suspicions about Wentz’s death. George Moore was recaptured in Indiana, returning to prison with Ford. Ford remains missing.
The white plumed knights designated by Jammer G. Blaine arrived Wednesday for the Knights Templar event. Nearly 200 uniformed men traveled from across the state, with a reception at Musonic hall. A large parade was planned from Capitol to Meridian, ending at Tomlinsoty hall where Mayor Helleman and Gov Durbin were to speak.
United States consul R B Bartleman reports Asprea whale fishing yielded 2 18 in the year while Graciosa and Santa Jorge crews extract ambergris from captured whales. Ashery boats number seven employ six men with nine whales caught overall. National Furniture Co. advertises in Remo Washington.
City officials return Dr M J Spencer’s sanitary survey of White River Fallerick and Pogue’s Run with notes on delaying action. The report complains of noncompliance as germs persist on riverbanks amid local opposition and weak administration. May 1 Manila reports on Gomes Kalhago acquittal. John D Rockefeller donates 20100 to Cass School. Republican convention activity noted.
A northbound car on Northwestern Avenue halted directly across a funeral procession traveling west on Market Street Wednesday morning. The motorman rang a bell as the lead car blocked the track. The following driver ignored the bell, stopped on the track, and shouted at the conductor while attempting to clear the way. The motorman insisted on staying until the parade passed.
The works board finalized a resolution for asphalt pavement on One. Tenth Street from Fort Wayne to College Avenue with no objections registered. Acting clerk Zearing read the resolution twice to ensure understanding and PN Riley noted broad approval of the improvement.
The Commercial and Manufacturers clubs invite the Philippine commission to visit Indianapolis. The delegation, consisting of prominent Filipino figures, will be hosted during their stay to showcase the United States and to foster ties with American business and professional leaders.
Miss Emma Swanger and Charles Bangs planned a wedding at Red Rock. A Texas steer threatened them as they crossed a field, prompting them to climb trees. The minister wed the couple from their perches while the animal paced below. Furniture delivery interrupted the party as the groom and bride returned home.
Mayor Holtsman signs the Davis liquor ordinance setting a 950 dollar license for grocers and druggists selling liquor for on premises drinking and a 100 dollar license for others handling small quantities. The measure targets druggists grocers clubs and any place selling liquor with debate over price impact and enforcement. Attorneys split on effects potentially courting court challenges from local druggists and merchants.
Deputy clerk in the Superior court sang Wednesday morning as decree options emerged in the case of Tosce TM against Reward Gd Wheel er and others. Judgments include both real and personal actions with a total factual amount ranging from FASinO to Hey.
Indian men Billy Daye from Minnesota and Por Francis from Maine faced charges at Dulie on Wednesday. They were well dressed and had left Carlisle Indian School after claiming to seek work. Day hoped to return to his people. Francis said he planned to earn money as a printer but could not find employment.
East Buffalo New York May 1 cattle receipts two carloads active and steady prime cattle mixed grades top veals and stockers and feeders with prices several dollars per cwt. Hogs receipts four cars active and stronger divided by quality with good to heavy and medium categories. Lambs receipts four carloads decline in lambs with fair to good and choice export washers noted. Local market activity reflects fluctuating demand across cattle hogs and lambs.
Indianapolis market reports show varied cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with price ranges for steers, cows, and calves, alongside specific weights and grades. Cincinnati notes cattle and hog prices, with calves and lambs listed, plus steady sheep pricing and mixed feeder activity.
New York stocks opened irregularly with small declines in several issues while copper and steel showed pockets of strength. The market remained subdued overall with government crop reports weighing on winter wheat and trading activity limited to room deals as some steel and copper names moved on light turnover.
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