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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
5
Classified page fragment listing funeral services optics florists patent lawyers stoves wallpapers and notices. Includes ads for loans and financials, real estate, job seeks, and storage. Mentions Indianapolist Journal drawing contest with submission details. Highlights old building teardown and small ad rates. Contains names such as Frane Blanchard Gardner Wood and others.
Sealed proposals will be received at the National Military Home Grant Co IndianaTreasurer’s Office until 9 o clock p m June 21 1917 for furnishing and delivering supplies at the Marion branch Increased quantities by 10 percent during execution of contract Standard samples and specifications available at the Treasurer’s Office Proposals must be sealed and marked Proposals for supplies MN HDS Envelopes addressed to Jno Adams Treasurer Sealed proposals also for Indianapolis city heating project by Board of Commissioners until 4 o clock p m July 5 1917 for a new heating system no sewerage for School No 1 corner 12th and Sterling Plans on file at Engr office Architects Details and bonds required to secure performance and payment of contract outcomes.
Rail traffic remains strong across lines in June with freight tonnage at or above prior years except grain shipments. Eastbound loads include provisions, lumber, hides, and dressed meats while live stock grows. westbound higher class freights rise as fall stocks arrive. Coal largely scarce westward. North-South routes report historic volumes amid broad industrial activity. Two fast New York Chicago trains draw crowds as Pennsylvania line seeks Maryland options near Fort McHenry amid Wabash and Western Maryland influence.
In the week ended June 17 Belt road traffic reached 20 621 cars with record transfers at stock yards 1251 carloads of livestock and 1320 cars on private switches. Notable moves include M E Ingalls and wife departing for Alaska, W Hogg’s death, and train upgrades across the Big Four and other lines. The Yellowstone Park excursion grows to 150, new Terre Haute express debuts, and Norfolk and Chesapeake earnings rise.
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Sunday’s Journal reports a main valve blowout on the transport Meade in San Francisco harbor scalding five men, with two possibly dying. Other items note coronation celebrations in Lennon and ante-coronation festivities, and various local and national updates on politics, war, sports, and business.
A Continental officer, Lieut. Merton Balfort, aids Deborah Philipse and uncovers plots between Benedict Arnold and Andre. Balfort joins Washington’s staff, evades Hazeltine, and a covert abduction plan unfolds. Acton and Curtis solve a puzzle that reveals Balfort’s identity and sets future actions, with Washington aware of the schemes.
A mid June market report notes weaker demand across dry goods and confectioners while produce, poultry, eggs, butter, and cheese stay firm. Track bids show price stability in corn and oats with minor gains in top grades. wagon market receipts are light as farmers stay busy. nationwide receipts and shipments for flour, wheat, corn, and other staples are listed with varied prices across commodities.
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