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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1906

Page

3

BROADWAY OPENING STEADY ON MARKET AND LIVESTOCK NEWS

New YORK April 2 opening note steady to firmer on a mixed market with Colorado Fuel and Union Pacific among leaders. Butterick rises to 66 as traders discuss limited time to buy crocks and profits. Government bonds unchanged. In Indianapolis Livestock, hogs steady to a shade lower, cattle strong, sheep scarce, market dull but firm after good clearance. prices show notable gains for heavy cattle and choice butcher stock. A school program in Indianapolis features piano, violin, vocal and reading acts as part of a Metropolitan School event.

Soriypa-McNat Press Association New York Firong American King Anacada Coloro BOR Titherick” Company United Railways Butterick A.W. Thomson Industrie Indianapolis Ind Mterca Metropolitan School of Cullpheen BUCH Plano Cassiecues Gautier Marietta Marietta Fluley Dawn Kennet Fauet Harold Antoin Ronald Havery B. Martin Reading Wising Ioe Mazaw

Powell Estate Bequeaths Half Million to Widow and Daughters

The estate of Frankie Powell, former president of Capital National Bank, valued at about $500,000, is left to his wife Nellie Cunningham Powell and daughter Mary Wayne Powell. Dated July 7 1905 the will is filed in Marion County probate court with Aquila, Jones and Miss Powell named executors and a $200,000 gift noted though no bond was required. Powell died last week in Mississippi.

Frankie Powell Capital National Bank Nellie Cunninghan Powell Mary Wayn Powell Miaran Aquila Jones Miss Powell Tiny Powell

Wheat and grain prices rise as May demand strengthens

Chicago market reports May wheat at 80 cents and July option at 784 cents, with firmer grain pieces early but slow trade. Provisions ease with May wheat and corn quoted, oats steady, and July pork and beef items listed. several weekly receipts and price points noted for wheat, corn, oats, hogs, and lard.

McRap Press Chicago

Earthquake Relief To Reach Bay Area May Dispatch

A May dispatch from San Francisco reports first outside provisions arriving with 200000 rations from Vancouver, starting Thursday night and due this morning. Commissary officers urge more helpers for distribution and plan to send officers to San Francisco for aid. Surgeon General O Kelly notes few army injuries and Lieutenant Pulls regains consciousness after an explosion.

Kranthom Ehtef San Francisco Vancouver Kraushoff O'Kelly Lient Pulls

Millionaire Busch Safe After San Francisco Quake Visit

In Sparks Nevada Adolphus Busch and party survived a San Francisco quake during a trip. The St Francis hotel swayed, furniture overturned and people were hurled from beds. Busch and companions escaped to Jackson Square then to a ferry for Oakland before boarding his private car.

Sparks Nev Anne Ibusui Sh. Louis Brew San Francisco Nicholas Carl Conrad St. Francis Mer. Busch Davkson Square Hox Oakland Adolphus

Lave Club Pupil Concert and Fund Drive Plans

Columbia city pupils in Indianapolis and Indiana prepare a violin recital and a charity drive to aid earthquake and famine victims. A fundraising circular urges members to donate as the fund committee meets to draft the appeal.

Columbia Indianapolis Indiana San Franciscan Ss Jon ‘ Perrin Wilken Caleb Mills Hall Parry George W. Biss Charles Init Sante D. Miller James A. Buteler Bro Heney Jameson

Cause of Earthquakes by a Noted Seismographer

A retired U S government figure notes two earthquake classes tectonic and volcanic and discusses the San Francisco quake not linked to a volcanic outbreak. He cites Charleston and other major quakes in India, Japan, and the Pacific coast, explaining sediment removal and cave collapse as general causes and noting victims and epicenters in historic events.

San Francscca Dutton USAY Hutton United States Charleston, D. C Maj. Dutton San Francisco B. Dutton United Staten Arms Pacific California Fant Santiago India Japan

Seismographs and the mystery of earthquakes

The article explains seismographs, pendulums, and how tremors reveal quake origin and movement. It cites Montessus de Hellore on quake frequency, notes Charleston 1886 as an exception, and describes minor surface shifts, river courses, and faulting evidence in major quakes with emphasis on millimeter movements and their destructive potential.

de Montessus de Hellore Charleston Sela Mple Abunl Barthankes Vaviepe Sonora

California Thanks Delegation Telegram Message

Governor Pardes sends Oakland telegram praising national generosity to California delegation. He asks to convey personal thanks to each member and to relay that Mrs Kahn is well. Senator Perkins shares California applause for aid as three hundred tiny sand homeless are noted.

Washington George C. Pardes Oakland Cal California Care Hou Knowlan House of Representatives Eer Kakei Kahn Perkins

Miss Newnam Safe After San Francisco Disaster Report

The telegraph indicates Miss Srnuie Newnan, employed by Pacific Telephone, is safe and well in Oakland. A message from her mother, received Saturday, confirms she is unharmed and comfortable despite the earthquake and ensuing fire. Relatives and friends are relieved as conditions remain serious in the region.

Srnuie Newnan San Francisco Saturda Oakland Cal William F. Newnan Bellefontainest Jennie F. H. Robertson Oaniger Robertson T'Legram Miss Nownam Thorn Nownams Dan‘key Peason Misa Newnam

Bridal couple killed in Monterey quake honeymoon

Kaward Rouser and his bride Mary Elizabeth Smith, both residents of St Joseph Street, were among ten killed when hotel sills collapsed during a Monterey earthquake. Edward Feuser, manager at Bishop, Arizona, confirmed the tragedy. The couple had traveled from San Francisco to spend their honeymoon after staying at the Palace Hotel.

Kaward Rouser Dyodiianes Monterery Cal Nowser Charlen Roser St. Joseph-st West Edward Feuser Bishop Arizona Mir Mary Elizabeth: Srmith Phoenix San Francisco Palace Hotel Monterey Charles

Fragmentary report on Avanaville fire and damages

The article describes a destructive fire in Avanaville with casualties and multiple injuries. It notes a man who was unplayed at a store, mentions a mother and a Rouser figure, and lists damaged buildings including an eight story steel structure on Missions between Fifth and Sixth, a mink at Pitth and Mission streets, and a warehouse at Beata and Howard streets plus the post office at Ninth and Mission streets.

Union Ton Works Missions St Nifth Pitth Mission-sts Beata Ait Howard-sts Taw

Will Give Two Plays At World Lang Theatre Tonight

A damaged OCR note lists two plays Ai By Panta parieh hawse and OPN Le acres with casts including Marguerite Williams Bettie Watkins Baxther Beery and Qc Javia Cari. It mentions separation of scenes for another character and a plan to move the production to California Suares, with Rowenus Burk and Merle as key participants.

Panta Parieh Hawse Orld Wwe Weed Vrulen Paony Feulilorai JiMiona Rik Thowenmi Ruck Netshe Browning Marguerite Williams Bettie Watkins Baxther Beery Qc Javia Cari Hwie Nolehi California

W M I Takes Part In San Francisco Relief Drive

Inder Wan opened in the Son and In Specially Coareri Tas Voing Men's Institute with W M Cowarty and Todiattapolis set to assist in raising funds for San Francisco. The Young Men's Institute sent a fund intention of 100 dollars to aid the stricken seaport, urging councils nationwide to contribute. Suprem e Director EL Ma han and Supreme President J Me of Eureka California urged rapid forwarding to relief authorities.

Inder Wan Son W. M. Cowarty Todiattapolis San Francisco YM Ts Young Mens Institute Pear Kins and Brothers James M. O'Brien Toanoke Lele EL Ma W. OM. Pogarcy

Unclear text on California legislature special session call

Fragmentary report indicates a figure named Melas may call a special session. The text mentions relief for the destitute and rebuilding efforts in San Francisco. Details, names, and dates are garbled and require clarification.

ACTIVE IN MISSIONS MOVEMENT SHAPES INDIANAPOLIS PRESBYTERY

The Indianapolis presbytery closes two discussions in Green, Indiana, launching an intensive home mission push under Rev. AL Herren and Rev. Frank Otis Ballard. A Home Mission committee meeting in Greenwood reports strong growth from member churches as governance changes occur and officers are elected for the next assembly.

Indianapolis Green ‘Good Ind AL Herren Seventh Presbyterian F.C. Mood Robert W. Frown Nett McPierson D. D Pasar Tabernacle Presbyterian Couret W. Loney Greencantle Frank Otis Ballard Home Mission Greenwood Minton Richard B. Boutes OwensMavies Odell Segond Presbyterian Church Arthur Lean Duncan Home Presbyterian Church Fore. Inan Grace Presbyterian Church Home Herron General Assembly Dew 'Mowen Owens Davis Odell W. J. Eickles Vinson Carter C. D. Odell Clay Chay

Births and Residents Reported in City Record

Walter and Laura Buchanan at Dan Street Gull Charles and Tha Lott at Muldhrt Louis and Edny McFadden of 335 Smiths Lane welcomed a girl. William and Bila Ballard at 7 Greatirl welcomed a girl.

Walter Laura Buchanan Danst Gull Charles Tha Lott Muldhrt Hey. Louis Edny McFadden Smith's Lane Wiliam Bila Ballard Irl

Joseph Jordan named secretary of Leland Stanford University

Reports from Washington indicate David Biar Jordan, president of Leland Stanford University, is nearly chosen for the secretary post. If confirmed, the position would pay more than his current salary with the university, and the board of regents will meet in May to finalize the election.

Aluomington Ind Washington Sax David Biarr Jordan Leland Lestiford University Souiesanion Institution Amrvica Jor Fan Leland Stanford University Dardan Board of Regents Fatrbunka Fuller Jordan Indiana University of Indian

Masonic Lodge Appeals for Indiana Contributions

Alfred W. Emery of Grangville, grand master of Indiana Masons, urged lodges statewide to aid the grand secretary Lewis Galvin Prather in collecting contributions. The message called for active support from lodges and designated the grand secretary as the recipient to forward funds.

Alfred W. Emery Grangville Indiana Han California Hudiana Lewis Galvin W. Prather Gin Sind Owen

Dynamite Plant Fire Threatens Oakland Ferry Front

Early morning blaze in Oakland destroyed factories and warehouses along the water front from Meiggs Wharf toward the bay. The Henry Machine Works was dynamited to protect shipping while the Appraisers building and post office substation were saved after a determined effort. The fire crept along the water front from the north and kept other areas under restraint as crews fought to contain the damage.

Vinuen Freiaroy Seripon McReereas Association Oakland Cali Faris Meiggs’ Wharf Ragsian Hire Taree Henry Appraisera Postoffice Tle Feo Tas Peach Minion Aamo

Farmers' State Bank Incorporation at Bunker Hill

The Farmers' State Bank of Bunker Hill is incorporated with capital stock of 25,000 dollars. Articles filed with the secretary of state on Saturday. John W. Duckwall named president and Oliver W. Duckwall cashier.

The Farmers’ State Bank Bunker Hl Secretary of State Oliver Duckwall

Mother's Prayer Prevails in Court

In probate court Mrs. Harry Phillips of Cornelhave wins as the mother who adopted then relinquished custody to her former baby’s birth mother. Mee. Dreipe allegedly found the child at Hicanor Hospital for Children last fall. The baby, a girl, later grew to love Mrs. Phillips, and legal steps ensued to honor the mother’s request to restore custody.

Ang Harry Phillips Cornelhave Mee Dreipe Hicanor Hospital Zola Smith

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