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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1904
Page
1
Wheat futures surged on Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade as predictions of a $1.60 price circulated. Bulls and bears crowded the pits with new highs for the campaign, with September and May contracts rallying amid harvest concerns and reports from the northwest.
The health board held a lengthy session Tuesday with little accomplished. They criticized the city controller for next year’s appropriation. A proposal to form a separate school inspection board was deemed impracticable. Physicians are expected to renew service to monitor children’s health and school sanitation.
Consurgeneral Gudeer reports to Panama on health and living conditions in the new republic He notes Panama is not a paradise or health resort The six months to July 3 1908 saw a death rate of 24000 per population 2000 If sanitation water and mosquito control are provided by the commission death rates should fall
John D. Rockefeller announced a $100000 gift to the Cleveland YWCA, contingent on the group raising $150000 by November. A new building will be erected with the funds, and about $9,000 of the contingent amount has already been raised.
Scripps-MeeRae report from Baratoga notes Bea with Lieutzov and Higgins ready to cast a gubernatorial vote while Francis Hendricks’ ship drifts sea ward after a possible leak. Timothy L. Woodruff sails, others near shore but barely visible. Also a dispatch from Montevideo says Minister Finch reports military leader fervin is dead. A dark bay horse six years old is for sale with training in harness and driving.
Japanese forces have concentrated at a point south of Mukden, signaling a buildup in that area as military operations continue. Observers note intensified activity and possible readiness for further moves, with no immediate breakthrough reported.
Reports from St. Petersburg deny Russian forces under Gen. Sassalitch have been captured and assert Kuropatkin is regrouping south of Mukden. Dispatches note rumors of a court martial for Prince Ukhtomsky and predict a general battle as skirmishes intensify near the Japanese advance guard.
Mrs Almara Day wife of a Peoria pioneer and one of the citys oldest residents was found dead in her apartment Monday night Neighbors who had not seen her through the day forced the door Coroner Harper will conduct an inquest to determine the cause of death.
Senator Fairbanks, guest of President Roosevelt, departed Oyster Bay on Tuesday morning for Saratoga. He praised his talk with the president and remarked on the Maine election outcome as very gratifying, noting little to say on the political situation.
Seven people perished in a Tuesday dawn blaze that tore through the Eve-story tenement at First Street. Five floors were affected with four bodies found on the cp fioor. A group of bystanders, including Kad Foley and Charlie ASutz, joined police and firefighters in rescue efforts. Authorities call the blaze incendiary and will conduct a rigid investigation.
Fort Worth Texas Sept 12 A flood report says Presidio Del Norte is submerged with residents deserting homes and the customs house carried away. The Rio Grande is at a record height with continued rise and heavy rain at the river head. Also a local diamond dealer touts special prices during the heat.
An elderly peanut vendor at the Indiana state fair plans to retire after a 35 year career selling about 2,000 arlery and 12,6000 peanuts, earning per week during 5 weeks. he enjoys the fair but says country stands are tougher. Indianapolis quotes him calling the town a grad town as he anticipates closing his roasting and bidding farewell to old friends. If he retires, he will move to a place called Martog to live with family.
Two steamers arrived Tuesday with corpses for freight. D. L. Chestnut of Indiana died of pneumonia after landing from the Wilhelm from New York. His widow returned with the body. The second body on the Finland from Antwerp and Dover was R. Gumpert who died of heart failure.
Showers and warmer through Tuesday night and Wednesday with cooler temperatures later. Indiana and adjacent states expect southerly winds. temperatures rise from 52 at 7 am to 70 at noon and 76 by 2 pm.
A garbled report recounts an incident on a street where Constable Killian, coroner’s constable, intervened as a boy was approached by a small man. The account includes a request for a string and a forceful action that caused the boy to whimper.
Tali Watson, described as a dilutrd girl, was rearrested Tuesday morning on a grand larceny charge. She allegedly stole furniture valued at $59 from May Ker ver M2 OW, with police reporting most items recovered from a house. Watson was released on her own recognizance after most charges wereConvicted, though the bond remains in effect.
Youngstown reports a looming clash as Pittsburgh line tensions spark a plan to send several hundred milsmen to oversee plant security. Mr Bradley, chief porter, says men will be placed to curb disruptions. Inspector Butcher oversees details amid Carnegie Steel orders for rapid mobilization.
A large Democratic mass meeting is planned in Greenfield with speakers including John W. Kern and Mayor Joan W. Holtzman. M. E. Ingalls of Eds Four will campaign across the state, with stops in Indianapolis and other towns, amid jubilant party anticipation.
Edward Theil, operator of a Jersey City Glendale Park hotel, was badly injured at a Newark park attraction after reaching into a lion’s cage. A lion tore part of his head and mangled his arm. hospital reports later indicated the arm might be saved.
Rev George W Brownback preached on the model husband at Pugiin Congregational Church noting the large number of divorce filings nationwide. He urged husbands to value their wives, remember courting days, and keep faith, warning that neglect leads to marital breakage and urging appreciation and loyalty.
N side residents challenge the assessments for Fall Creek Boulevard arguing the levy rests on an unconstitutional law. An injunction suit heard by Judge Allen next Thursday will seek support from north side property owners. Officials dispute cost sharing, with claims the 97 000 burden should come from general funds, not nearby property owners.
Typhoid shows continued activity with twenty nine cases reported this month averaging about two daily. September records hint at fewer cases than August while local health notes urge caution as outbreaks persist. An unrelated report mentions Hereford cattle groups and a Chicago based association aims to reform herd management.
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