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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
3
A local board chose a lottery based method to allocate or dispose of Rosebud lands. Officials stipulate the plan will determine ownership or use through random selection, with details on eligibility and process to be announced. The move aims to distribute parcels fairly among interested parties.
President Haas signed a proclamation opening 418000 acres for settlement at Rosebud agency in South Dakota. About 60000 people are expected to register for the drawing to select land by allotment, with land priced at $2 per acre and registration within 00 days. Also: Edward Murphy resigns as Big Four dispatcher to become chief dispatcher for the Wabash at Fernd.
At a May meeting in Wabash Indiana citizens formed a committee to arrange extensive and proper observance of Memorial Day. The group aims to coordinate activities and ensure a fitting tribute to fallen service members.
The will of Leah P. Ramney, mother of Volney T. Malott, was probated with Volney T. Malott and August Ritzinger named as executors. The estate is divided into six parts with specific bequests to Malott, Radehit, Hitzinger, Ramsey, Pratt Pletcher, Fletcher, and a trust for John Ram eey via Volney Malott and Ritzinger. Distribution awaits settlement of both her estate and that of her late husband John Hameey. trustees may continue the trust and pay income to the son’s wife if creditors intervene. The bond with the will was $198. personal estate under $60.
Both sides challenge findings in the Walonrust trust dispute regarding the widow’s benefit under Harrison's will. Arguments center on bond valuations and exemptions tied to the Safety car heating and lighting company stock, with objections raised to the probate commissioner’s determinations and fee allocations.
ANDEREON IND May 1 Grand Jury summoned over 100 witnesses to testify on methods used in last city election to Magelvood. The area usually leans Republican but shifted to Democratic by 10 votes. seating at the Coliseum for the Democratic convention set at 10 084. A horse dropped dead with rage near Derrf, O May 13. Ten thousand drivers threaten strike in New York for wage gains. White House denial Vermont commissioner Warr did not resign.
In Wabash Indiana on May 11 the holiness church rallied around Mrs Alfred Ferguson who had been bedridden for months. After the prayer gathering at her home she stood and walked, then resumed work without any lingering illness. She credits the prayers of friends for her recovery. In Elwood Indiana on May 19 debates loom over a $60,000 subsidy for the Fort Wayne and Southern railroad as supporters and opponents spar over its fate.
The archbishop, once restricted from monk garb and moving crowds at the president's order, rose amid opposition. He wore the cassock permanently, was ordained and became archbishop, leading the Catholic Church in the republic. His position far exceeds local rulers, often clashing with government, including past banishments, and he recently endorsed Monuel Estrada Cabrera for a new presidential term.
WAUASTL Ind May 13 The trial of Frank Burton Huntington county man charged with attempted bribery ended in a hung jury six to five in favor of conviction and five to six in favor of acquittal. The jury could not reach a verdict after hours of deliberation. The prosecution accused him of offering a prosecutor in Yorksington county four dollars monthly and promising quarterly payments in exchange for reopening cases previously closed.
A destructive fire Thursday evening damaged barns owned by Matt Moore and Philip Decker. Firemen struggled to control the flames for some time. Two horses belonging to Decker were burned, valued at several dollars.
In Washington D C two white men broke into the attic early Friday morning and stole $45 in stamps and silver coins. The incident is under police review with no arrests reported.
Fire swept through Lawrenceburg destroying five dwellings and agricultural buildings. Five people died, including an artilleryman named Bann y Took, while others suffered injuries. Mayea Wasson reportedly shot and killed Charles Stratton in Parkertown on Friday morning, with authorities investigating motives and connections to the broader blaze.
Marion Indiana May 13 Spli David R. McNews a veteran at the Soldiers home was struck by an interurban car and killed.
A vintage advertisement claims Zoa Phora offers perfect health for women, promising cure of leucorrhea irregularities and childbirth ease. It cites letters from readers and urges writing Zoa Phora Co. Kalamazoo Michigan for a free trial bottle and medical guide.
May grain values list Wheat Corn and Oats with cash and futures terms. Eastern Buffalo live stock report shows category scores for steers heifers and feeders, with receipts and market quotes.
The New York Stock Exchange opened with active trading on Friday, showing better support across most issues after a cautious Thursday. Consolidated Gas fluctuated, Amalgamated Copper rose, while Steel and General Electric faced declines. volume remained fair and subscriptions for new stock were anticipated.
A fragmented market note lists livestock prices and items with steadiness to strength. Mentions bids, leads, and various commodities with prices such as 4.81 wood and 4.45 PaaS, referencing terms like heavy wheepers and Shine JIMA in a terse market update.
A terse market brief notes Chicago trading activity with ERs rising and a cautious mood. Analysts cite modest gains, mixed volumes, and attention to energy and financial issues as investors weigh upcoming data and regional indicators.
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