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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1906

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Higher In Wide Market Sweep

NEW YORK Aug. 20 The stock market opened with broad advances as rail and steel shares rose. Reading and Southern Pacific gained while Union Pacific and Colorado Fuel showed mixed moves. Amalgamated Copper surged early amid brisk trading. government bonds held firm and price movements remained irregular amid profit taking by large speculators.

Aerippn-McRae Peeve Association New York Colorado NAB SRT Erie Southern Rails Fay and St. Paul Steel +preferred Texas Pacific B&o Reading Southern Pacific Union Ce Broyers Amalgamated Cop Por Great Northern Anaconda Steel Commot Preferred Atchigan Union Pacific A. W. Thomaers Crane Am. C F.ay S. Steel Vatirouis OH Im, Co Can. Pac Thie T&f Erled Die Hath I & Ee Misrmirt N.Y C&w Pennsylvania Phils Ronafon Pacthe Union Pacine Brooklyn RooTones Sme INIS Sone Ak ‘Ornen Mae Timothy T Timothy New Care Prairie

Local Securities and Market Quiet with Few Prakers

The local stock session opened quiet with only three prakers and no changes in quotations. Union Traction common held at a 3 1/2 bid with no offers while reports hint at a possible rise before weeks pass.

Union Traction

LIVE STOCK INDIANAPOLI REPORTS AND PRICES

Indiana stock market notes in Indianapolis show hogs opening strong with about 5 cents higher than Saturday. Cattle demand centered on good butcher stock with steady outside prices. Sheep and lamb trade uneven with prime stock in solid demand but thin grades hard to place. Quotations list various classes and weights with mixed results across hogs, cattle, sheep, and veal calves.

Cincinnati Herippe-McRae Press Association Sc Algher Indianapoli Keneal Fricen S Vseevscsee

Actor Morrison Dead After Operation Shock Death

Special to the Sam reports actor Lewis Morrig died Saturday afternoon in a New York hospital after an operation for a disease of the stomach. The death follows a brief illness and was sudden after the procedure.

Morrison Sam New York Lewis Morrig

Grain and livestock totals from Chicago and Pittsburgh markets

Lower prices dominated trading on the board of trade with wheat and corn retreats and oats down. Local receipts listed wheat at 19% cars, corn 198, oats 372, while September wheat closed down 7 tenths and corn about 43 to 44 cents. At Pittsburg, cattle strong with primes at 5.20–5.65, sheep steady, lambs 3.00–6.00, hogs up to 6.60–6.75 with feeders and pigs around 5.85–6.00.

Scrippe-McHirg Press Association Chicago Board of Trade Wawe TPAC Cori HEIKO Bet Ba Wkavac Lord Ilas Corh

East Buffalo Auction Receipts Report Prices Across Classes

East Buffalo New Jersey market receipts show cattle at 4 560 head with prices up to 16 higher. Prime cattle and stockers fetch varied values, veals and calves listed. Sheep receipts at 10 000 with lambs 8.00 to 8.50 and wethers around 3.7. Hogs receipts 800 with prices 5.75 to 6.90 for Yorkers and men, heavy grades 6 75 6 80.

East Buffalo N. J

Harriman Coup Upsets Market in Southern Pacific

Bankers say stockholders harmed by Harriman action may recover the difference between sale price and market value as Union Pacific and Southern Pacific shares rise sharply. Conservative financiers call the move a breach of trust to stockholders, recalling Keene’s earlier four year campaign to spark a dividend that collapsed under Harriman’s attack.

Bankera Today Southern Pacis Union Southern Pavone Truat Harriman Keene Southern Pacific Valli the Dreyfus

Distress in Chile grows as tremor halts relief work

Telegram from Valparaiso to the Tarapacá-Argentina bank reports widespread suffering in Chile after a quake. Clearing debris is impossible and all work is postponed until after a damaging tremor subsides. Thousands camp in parks and squares, while others shelter in tents.

Valnaraisa Tarpacaca-Argentina Bank

Wedded by Stubbs Marital Pair Sparks Scandal عدة

Charles Kerschner age 71 wed Mariel Ore baugh 16 in Judge Beurnt W Stubbs juvenile court. Kerschner faced a delinquency charge linked to Ore baugh but charges shifted as two more proceedings began. details unclear from damaged text.

Charles Kerschner Mariel Orebaugh Beurnt W. ‘Stubbs Werschner Miss ‘Orebaugh

Blood loss at city saloon incident prompts hospital visit

Frank Shelton aged 2 was taken from the police station to City hospital suffering nasal hemorrhage. He and his brothers William and Alonzo allegedly caused trouble at Jake Roller's saloon on West Washington. Bartender Frank Stewart says he protected himself and struck Frank Shelton on the forehead with a club, leading to the injury. The incident began Saturday night and continued into Monday morning.

Frank Shelton Frank Stewart Jake Roller W. Washington Shelton William Alonzo Stewart Frank William Shelton

Plumbers Seek Relief Over City Street Dig Rules

August Bruner W W Wilcog and W J Freaney representing the plumbers association urged the Board of Public Works to relax city excavation rules. They protested the order requiring permission from the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company to dig in streets. The board promised to request better cooperation from the traction company.

August Bruner W. W. Wilcog W. J. Freaney Association of Plumbers Pub-ic Works Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Th Traction

Rev Small Life Story Lecture at South Street Church

The Rev. Sem Small will deliver the lecture From Barroam to Pil Pil on Monday night at the South Street Baptist Church corner Nobie Street and Fleetner area. The talk details his life and conversion to Christianity and supports the revival in Fairbanks Progress. Large crowds have attended tent meetings with varied attendance from 800 to 2,000.

Sem Barroam Pil Beltert Lexingtonsave

Massed 7000 Hear Vice President at Generals HQ Sermon

Fr Benjamin Harrison led a vast crowd at Gen W H Carter HQ for a Sunday sermon by Bishop Samus Fallows of Chicago. 7000 soldiers and 2900 civilians listened as the Second National Guard regimental band of 78 pieces played. Carter and many officers attended as Fallows praised the Guards and urged readiness for a vast training army, with a continual stream of trained citizens ready for any emergency. The Second Illinois encamped east of Carter HQ, and during detrainment at Fort Benjamin Harrison the regiment unloaded in 17 minutes, a record. A grand review for Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks was planned for Monday afternoon unless weather intervened.

USCAM Wagner Benjamin Harrison W.H. Carter Samus Fallows Chicago Linnie Bishop Fallows Carter Regular Army National Board Yania Sece Tllinois Uiinals Ft. Benjamin Harrison Col Stuart Necenesary Charles W. Fairbanks Fairbanks Twenty-first Lucien G. Berry Second Cavalry Wah

Indiana seeks mandate to force free local message delivery

The state asked Judge Wineson Carter in the superior court to compel Postal Telegraph and Western Union to deliver messages within Indianapolis without extra charges beyond a mile from company offices. Prosecutor Charles P. Benedick cites state law requiring free local delivery.

Indiana Postal Telegraph and Cahir Company Western Union Tales Rraph Company Poliia Etry Luits Indianapolis Wineson Carter Superior Court Charles P. Benedick

City Record Births and Deaths in Local Ledger

Birth entries list numerous families with names and ages at 221 Jackson Ov and surrounding streets including Margnerite Laswell and Katherine Dalton. Death notices mention Almus Banks and John W. Trenary among others with causes such as cerebral hemorrhage and apoplexy. Building permits and marriages appear, detailing several couples and addresses across the city.

Elate Salmon Jackson Tarry Margnerite Laswell Milegrave Katherine Dalton Minnie Newbold Balston-ave Ethel Nizen Charless Bt Elisabeth Koon Minervae Grace Reed E. Morrise Laura White Mln Guampone-ave Benjamin and Blanche Hans Dera Lafoon Botace Bernie Stewart L Eo Stuteaman Iadena Morgan BE. Morris Seerman Mary Zietlow Kim-ave George Jessie van Pelt Martie Stattin Osborne Bessie Brunson Arbor S. Dee Mary Wharton Pete Gelzendanner Senate Almus Banks Oranrest Leo Warren Westfield Lynch E._ Prattst Antertti Ellen Powers M. L. S. Bastest John W. Trenary Wann Beburn Caplielave Mildred Baerale Giovanni Bova Cantlh Gulseppa Mascari Charles. A. Noretass Georgiana Harry E. Abbott Delle M. Neptune Emanuel Wharton Minnie Johnson Charles J. Guenther Lottie McClellon

The Sun Want Ads Prove Effective for Rooms

Advertisers praise The Sun want columns for filling rooms with tenants. Bouncer reports consistent applicants. Mrs Walterman notes two rooms filled from a single ad. Champ says inquirers mention The Sun first, proving its superior results over other papers.

Bis. H. Bouncer Alabama Gt Sun L. Walterman Liberty At W. E. Champ Enet

Public Baths Are Very Popular in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis Aug report praises the Geber public bath on Hall’s island in the Mississippi river as a lasting tribute to Alderman M A Gerber and Dr Hall. About $12 funded improvements and city interest remained modest with a $1500 project. The bath house and pavilion opened Aug 15 195? drawing strong public use despite limited facilities and modest prices for towels coffee and snacks.

Sheela Minneapolis Minn Geber Halls Land Missiggippi Jelty M.A. Gerber 3R. Hall Gerber Hall Shret Patral Batt House

Orchids for the President from Philippine planter

President Roosevelt is to receive a rare orchid gift from wealthy Filipino planter Kianney De izate. Seven thousand varieties are included in the shipment brought to the United States by army transport Thomas Saturday. The president's daughter noted the planter's admiration for orchids and a special car will convey the plants to the president.

Sotlppe-McRae San Francisco Roosevelt Kianney de Thomay Alice Roteevelt Aranile Char

Boys Confess To Local Robberies In Monday Hearing

Seven boys were taken to juvenile court on charges of robbery after a Monday hearing. One boy confessed to picking a lock and stealing $90 for his mother Mrs W H J aikens at 1822 N Dearborn. Others confessed to participating in the Kerr's Grocery robbery and other neighborhood thefts.

W. Hj.aikens N. Dearborn Kerr's Grocery

Agitation for Higher Teacher Pay in Indiana Schools

Agitation to raise pay for teachers in Indiana public schools could drive new legislation. Rural teachers have seen small increases while urban and city pay lags, with annual earnings showing wide gaps over 196. The piece laments stagnant wages, notes district inequities, and argues for better salaries to attract skilled educators.

Pbbly Intana Btata Board of Education Ian Theo

Crowded Atlantic City Struggles With Lodging Shortage

Thirty thousand visitors arrived in Atlantic City last night and day as hotels, billiard tables, and porch tickets were exhausted. Prices soared and hundreds slept on boardwalk benches and the beach after police lifted a sleeping ban. Some newcomers faced crowds and were offered cell bunks by city officials.

Scrippa-McRee Peres Amperition Atlantic City

Indianapolis man dies by own action at resort Patrce

A man identified as M-Frine Th ey of Indianapolis died Saturday night in Columbus Indiana from a self inflicted wound behind the ear. Patrce found him at a resort location with $2 and 9 indicating death by own action on his person.

Allrey Columbus Ind M—Frine Indianapolis Patrce

Picket Line Events At Fort Benjamin Harrison Camp

Visitors flocked to Fort Benjamin Harrison as the Indiana National Guard held open days. Malaria and dysentery illness marked the sick list while crowds toured the camp and officers prepared a banquet and concerts. A. Banger of Company B suffered a knee injury en route to the post and is hospitalized.

Fort Benjamin Harrison A. Banger Chicago Ft. Benjamin Harrison Chcago

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