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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1906
Page
8
Amalgamated Copper rises sharply on upgrade while Union Pacific and steel shares show little change. Reading and 137. were up small, Northern Pacific up slightly, with most rails flat. Market seen with ample supply and cautious traders, later showing a modest rally before fading.
Receipts show hogs and cattle active trading, with prices generally higher due to tighter supply and bullish outside points. Cattle dull with best grades selling steadily, hogs steady at advances, spring lambs up to 50, veal calves and calves varied. Wheat steady, various grain quotes listed. lot sizes and exact figures reflect a volatile market day.
Chicago April 10. Wheat led the market lower while corn and oats eased. May wheat at 1.50 a bushel, May corn 4.74 cents, oats 3. any gains in provisions. Livestock steady with prime hogs and heavy yearlings in demand.
A compiled city record notes numerous birth entries and related personal details. It lists parents, addresses, and the birth of children with partial identifiers including names such as James Bowman and Nattie Bowman, and many others across various neighborhoods, hospitals, and institutions along with some medical mentions and ages.
The Connersville effort to secure a switching interchange with the Big Four and H and D railroads faced steady railroad opposition. A state railroad commission inquiry, with American Engineering Company input, found a prohibitory grade between the C H D and Big Four lines, prompting ongoing political maneuvering and campaign activity in Indiana.
A dense OCR of a historic securities page lists many Indiana banks, trust companies, railroad bonds and streetcar lines. It references Indianapolis entities such as Indiana National Bank, Merchants' National Bank, Union Trust Co, Central Life as Co and several traction and street railway securities including Western Traction and Indianapolis Street Ry. Prices are indicated for around 60 shares with multiple names and institutions across Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
In Buffalo New York on April 1 cattle and hogs show steady bids amid receipts of about 150 head. Category notes reference steer and heifer classes with varying weights and prices around 70 dollars for selected heftier lots. Sheep and lambs appear light with mixed conditions and moderate demand across the sale.
A carnival of reptiles attracted a large and varied crowd to the Arsenal Grounds on Tuesday. Visitors encountered snakes of many sizes and colors with some attendees poking and provoking the creatures as part of the spectacle.
Brief, garbled record of appellate cases including Weard v state Orange C and Stewart v Knight Co. Miran and Ancottant in resistance to appellee petition. Dr Green v Extabronk Wells COC. Jan 40 Ry Co v Schneider plus Gideon GC return to celebratiob
A fragmentary OCR item lists multiple cases and entities including AIN Rabtins administratrix versus Pt Warne Ire and Steel Co De Kalb C. C. and notice to Allen Ga tid Wredman versus The Walls City S G association Fledy GC Appel lanit's brief The PC StL Wy Ca va Thichardson by his next friend Federal Bite Ins Co va Keer Imsbots C. Record Assignment errors Notices sereed Appellant's petition and ont fer supersedea.
Robert Malden, a Black defendant, told Judge Fremont Alford that witnesses testified against him and that Hall tapped the Wil in the state of Indiana and obtained $1. The appeal had no effect, and Allora sent him to the Indiana reformatory for from ous to three smears.
The state agricultural board reports the average condition of winter wheat on April 1 is below average, with officials noting a weak start and cautioning about ongoing drought effects. The release references the April 1 condition across areas and the need for comfort and shelter improvements.
The article reports Congressman Longworth of Ohio addressing a Chicago gathering, defending President Roosevelt and urging higher public ethics. He criticizes graft and urges community parlor spaces to aid lonely single women, urging churches to offer moral yet practical meeting places.
Transfers of numerous parcels including Lonle Hernavent to Emil Mantel on lot 72 and Hedges to Unteretate Vith Assurance company on various lots. Includes Be fendned Thirty-Trust and Beadway parcels and multiple improvements, vacant lots, and streetfronts with values ranging from $1,000 to $35,090. Transactions involve many named individuals and firms across streets such as Pine, Liberty, Tenth, and Lenox-place.
An exodus of fearful Zion City residents and a tense police presence surrounded John Dowie as factions debated his return. Witnesses spoke of a would be assassin amid a restless crowd while Deacon Earnest said Dowie would address the public only after securing safety measures. The crowd, in protest, awaited further developments as authorities prepared for possible violence.
The article reports Dowie accusing Voliva of breach of faith linking to Voliva’s brother who served time in prison. It mentions a note for 250 dollars, a past family record, and an Indianapolis bar admission tied to the Voliva family. Names include Dowie Voliva Stout Covington and Berne Cohen with local locations in Indiana.
A wall at the Keripps-McRar Prey Association quarry in Pittaburg Pennsylvania collapsed today, burying workers. Three vibors of 4 ter siary iutding and 622 tiberts were affected. several laborers were carried from the rubble. Coe Tetulian Waskites and three Kattan Talorers were injured.
A foreign woman verbally assaulted Arthur White inside the mayor's office, causing a public uproar as bystanders filled the courthouse. The scene drew loud attention while White prepared for any ensuing trouble.
The Roar of Public Works will announce its decision on bids for resurfacing Marion County streets. Marion County Construction Company and Waion Ashnal'enatrac tion company submitted bids, triggering controversy over the lower bid. The decision is expected to favor Marion Construction.
The Stiles suit targets the Board of Trade for damages in a demurrer issue and questioning the timely filing of interrogatories. The plaintiff cites contracts for architectural work on a new building, alleging involvement by the board and named committees and firms in awarding the contract.
The report describes turmoil around a special legislative session in Illinois focusing on a peet marketeering bill. Armaged influences are unclear. the assembly considers direct nomination and plurality requirements while officials pursue enforcement and potential arrests.
San Francisco April H The Customs Officers yesterday disclosed that since the battleship Oregon arrived on April 1 about 730000 dollars worth of dutiable goods were landed and shipped nationwide Silks livery and laces jewelry chinaware and trinkets were collected by port officers and crew Records show 80 packages from the Oregon and 2600 trunks and cases billed by the Santa Fe railroad Denny Collector of Customs Hamilton directed inquiries to express offices to hold packages believed to contain smuggled goods
Three burglary cases reported a Wille Mrs Mariah Tourantagabe home at 114 Morthwoet rriave where a trent dese entry left rooms dusty and clothing and two gold rings stolen. E W White at 1903 We Washington Ave said cigars and $2.50 taken from a city business after window break in. A saloon at 401 Virginia Ave lost two bottles of whisky Monday night.
The R H Strouse Co auctioneers announce tomorrow morning at 9 they will sell the furniture from the residence of Pratt. Items are described as in excellent condition and suitable for housekeeping. Additional notices list furniture from 1112 North Tl and a large outfit from Roads.
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