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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1906

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Higher Amid Mixed War News

Vanderbilt stocks led gains as trading opened with the Dow and rails showing strength in early activity. New York Central climbed to 13 with scattered movements elsewhere as government bonds held steady and prices remained largely unchanged.

Acrlype-McRae ‘Press Associatiog Steel Ee Vanderbilt New York Central Vanderbilt A Mar, Waltat Thomson Lae Chong SM

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Market Report

Chicago live stock prices show matin9g bids and varied values across beef, cattle, and dairy categories. Notable figures include beef steers and heifers trading near 8.00 to 9.50 per hundredweight, with westerns and Texans around 6.50 to 8.50, and stocker and feeder entries showing mixed gains amid demand. Grain and feed notes reflect firm to rising bids for No 2 red wheat and mixed feeds, alongside steady hay prices.

Relief Funds Stolen Highlight Red Cross Loss

Secretary Marlatt, president of the Red Cross society, reports today that relief funds had been stolen. The incident concerns funds intended for aid, with authorities reviewing the loss and potential suspects.

gettepe-McRae Washington Marlatt Jean, Hed Cross Society

Livestock Prices Rise as Hogs Lead Indiana Market

Indianapolis December reports hog prices gained 10 to 15 cents with a strong demand from all sources. Prices topped at 8.80 while bulk traded between 6.57 and 6.40. Cattle markets showed little change though prime stock remained in demand and sheep and lambs sold steadily. Pittsburgh through reports echoed firm hog and cattle activity with similar price ranges.

Indianapolis

Louis Livestock Market Report From Louie Mo

Livestock receipts at Louis Livestock Market include cattle with steady demand. Steer prices around 7% higher, stockers and feeders mixed. Texas steers around 5.50, cows and heifers near 3.25. Hog receipts up 50 cents, lighter hogs and packers firmer. Lambs around 4.00, natives about 33 percent.

East Serippinenne Prene Association LOUIE Ruse Texay

Had Fun With Sheriff-Elect Joc Clay Bond Woes

Sheriff-elect Joc Clay faced a hurdle as County Clerk William E. Davis said his bond was invalid for lacking approval from County Commissioner Thownan Spafford. Clay must obtain Spafford's signature, or he cannot take office. Spafford later appeared at the courthouse, resolving the issue.

Fear for labor leader Albert Young amid corruption disclosures

CHICAGO December reports state labor figure Albert Young, famed for a national disclosure on teamsters strikes, is collapsing physically due to fear of death by attackers. Testimony tied to offers of money to influence witnesses, including an apparent $5,000 offer from Campbell and Gardner associates, with Young denying knowledge of any payoff.

Chicago grain prices and receipts from morning session

Wheat rose modestly with December and May positions showing gains while corn declined and oats held firm. Provisions strengthened with January pork near 1.49, ribs around 0.37. Local receipts listed as 4 cars for wheat, 152 for corn, and 177 for oats. No. 2 red winter wheat and No. 2 yellow corn were quoted with December and May contract levels.

Chicago Dec

Market notes show minimal trading and firm bids

A thin session opens with a single morning transaction on the exchange. Union Traction common changes hands at a stable level after a long period of inactivity. Prices between bid and ask are narrow with little willingness from holders to move. Numerous securities listed include American Central Life, Belt Railroad, Indiana hotels, and Union Traction, among others. Sales for the day highlight Union Traction common.

Union Traction American Central Life Ins American National Bank Atlas Engine Works Broyne Ketcham Iron Wharea Capital National Central ‘Trust Co Citizens Savings de Columbia National Farmers Trust Company Federal Union Surety Co Val. Tene. Co Bs Homp Brewing Company Indiana Hotel Co Tna Hotel Co Indiana Union Tractlor Indianapolis Abattair Indpis. & Martinsy Ro T Co Indianapoils Fire Ins Indianapolis Gas Co Indpis Southeast Traid Indianapolis Ralls Ter New Telephone Cn New Te People's Deposit Bank People's Light Ef Ranh Fertilizer Reeves & Co Pec Security Trust Deny Union National Rae Union Traction Binion Traction Woton Trust Co Wasson Pila Et. W. & Wab Val. T. Uo Triiiana Hotel Company Triliana Walon Traction Ba Indpls Col. & Southern 3A Indianapaliw & Haauirn Moe Greenfield Faye I Martinaville Northern Trac. & Ter New ‘Telephone Union Traction of Indians Sa

Counterfeiter Vonteer Faces Indictment In Federal Court

Willam H. Vonteer of Indianapolis admitted he used a counterfeit coin in a local tobacco shop and was charged by a federal grand jury with counterfeiting. Detective Simon and a patrolman arrested him after the purchase. coins and metal remnants were found in his home. He claimed no knowledge of the coin’s counterfeit nature.

Willam H. Vonteer

Warde to Lecture in Indianapolis Dramatic Series

Frederick Warde, famed Shakespearean reader, will lecture at Caleb Mille hall Thursday night Friday afternoon and night and Saturday afternoon. Indianapolis clubs and visitors will attend in large numbers with tickets selling at 1.30 for all four lectures. Warde speaks on Shakespeare and his plays Julius Caesar Hamlet and The Women of Shakespeare with Prof J. L. Conner directing at the Metropolitan School of Music.

Frederick Warde Geter Caleb Mille Hall Indianapolis Warde Utetrae Redian Shakesheare Readi Igh Indianapalia Starr Plano Pennsylvania-st Wards Ion Conner Metropasstan School of Music Mrr Wardenas Indianapoeines Caleb Sills Main University Oxford

Collision Wrecks 180 Engines in Kentucky Freight Crash

A head on collision between two Chem jbeakt OMto freight trains in Mount Sterling Kentucky caused 180 engines to wreck, five cars to pile up, and left one man dead with several injured. The crash stemmed from a misapplied order and seriously injured workers George C. Soeehan and others.

Scrippa-MeHac Prewo Association Mount Sterling Chem Jbeakt Omto Will Kash Wilson George C. Soeehan Areman Wis

Opened New Opera House in Manhattan by Hammerstein

Oscar Hammerstein's new Manhattan opera house opened with a modernized Brand opera and American scenes. Patrons gave an ovation as Hammerstein was called before the curtain. The orchestra played The Star Spangled Banner before the opera Puritans. A new departure in presenting stately tragedies and dramas.

Scrippa-MoHse Presa Association New York Oscar Hammers Stein Manhattan Opera House Hammerstein

McClobey Strikes Gold On Cripple Creek Prospect

Denver December 4 James McGionkey a Philadelphia National League pitcher Georges McClelland and Jack Nash amateurs struck a rich vein while prospecting on Cripple Creek land owned by the Vanderbilt estate near Denver.

Denver Col James McGionkey Georges McClelland Jack Nash Cripple Creek Vanderbilt

Robbery at daylight hits Roseville lumber office

In Roseville Indiana at noon a thief reached through a window to the Heasivily Lamber Lumber Company office, obtained a key to the front door, entered, and stole forty dollars from the money drawer before escaping. The lumber company is owned by the Kramey brothers of Frankfort.

Roseville Ind Bec Charles Trippe

Protectorate Admission Pressured by Cuba Question

Havana sources report continued urgency in Congress over U S policy toward Cuba. The message stresses a protectorate for the island as a strategic response to ongoing Cuban question debates and U S presidential stance.

Soelppa-MeRar Havana Dec Cuba Honevet Congresse Thin

Washington University professor declines army reinstatement

In Seattle on December 4 Henry Bowlby of the summarizes faculty of Washington University, who along with five others expelled from West Point, was ordered by presidential order to report for examination at Fort Leavenworth but refused to go.

Hitippr- Mess

Early Christmas Gift From Conpatidated Gas

New York December 4. Banta Clara pays an early visit to New York this year and 5,600 employees of the Consolidated Gas company rejoice today. The Christmas gift is a 1 percent wage increase granted to all employees earning $20 or less per year.

Scripps-McHue New York Banta Clara Gaa

Pearl Pin Theft Entangles Trio in City Cafe

Grace Haymona a giddy young woman in Jal allegedly found a valuable pearl pin in a cafe after spending time with a traveling saleman. She later gave the pin away while a cafe owner reported the loss to police. Detectives Kinney and Morgen charged the trio with grand larceny.

Grace Haymona Jal Kinney Morgen Tmdey Parest Merceny

Fire damages Edwin Nolan home from defective wiring

A fire at Edwin Nolan's residence on 32 Draket Street in Massachusetts caused extensive damage when a defective wire sparked early morning. Firefighters battled the blaze as damage assessments continued and neighbors reported smoke and heat.

Edwin Nolan Draket Mass

Married in a Buggy Special The Bam

Richmond Indiana dispatch reports a man named Johni Woaita died while hiding in a buggy bogey. The incident occurred December 4 as Lyman Leopold was involved or noted in connection with the event.

Richmond Ind Johni Woaita Lyman Leopold

Deaths and Marriages in City Record for a Day

The city notices list deaths including Catherine Kinney and Anna Williams with causes such as renal dropry pneumonia and bronchopneumonia and chronic illnesses. Marriages feature Henry Miller and Bertha Wien, Orrin Prickett and Urinet, among others, while building permits show various dwellings and repairs with dollar values and addresses.

Laulee Dyfield Colon Toulx Hart Jefferson-ave Deaconeas Hospital John Schaffner Vinden St Anna Willams Massachusetts Pear Menry Miller Bertha Wien Orel Prickett Urinet Ate Learmt Arthur H. Snyder Willem Eeknor Robert Walton Anna Fitzgerald Tanagan Myre M. K. Ketfer Oren Biller Neier A. Kagter Frank Gardner Vanethermute Matty Hilt Augusta Be August Mary Afferich Dwalins Tlinalsat Chas Hellenberger Lagmaness Ward Fontaine Jaroh Sterger War Man Jno Hotz Benaie-are L. Dy Tyter Varter H. and G. Company Sea Washington-at Duc. Becker Massachusetts. Ave E. H. Concannon Woul SM Aen Alerave Thompson Sid Holzer

Gillette Breaks Down in Court During Prosecution Address

In a dramatic courtroom moment Gillette wept as the prosecutor quoted Grace Brown’s letters and denounced the brutality of the crime. The district attorney urged the jury to acknowledge the victim’s suffering and the world’s right to know the truth, while the defense labeled the defendant’s paramour and challenged the claims.

Yara Lars Flare Chile Grace Brown Jeter Abe Sett Tsou Tormey Hell Gillette Rat Gilette

Praying for Brother Gillette in Grace Brown Case

In Herkimer New York the courtroom drama centered on Chester Gillette as prayers rose for his acquittal. Hazel Gillette, a St. City schoolteacher and Grace Brown’s sweetheart, watched from her classroom as residents and students joined in fervent prayers.

Scrippe-McRae Prens Associatium Chicago Herkimer N.Y Chester 2 Gillette Grace Brown Misa Hazel Gliletce Sian City Zion City

Incorporations Filed For Interurban Line And Firms

Secretary of state records Tuesday include The Minshall Smokeless Coal Company Rockville with 5000 capital stock. The New Castle Union Rutleny Company capital 5000 proposing an Interurban line from New Castle through Sulphur Springs Middletown and Honey Creek Henry County. Other incorporations include The National Manufacturing Company Hammond with capital 20000 The Superior Machine Tool Company Kokomo capital 20000 The Feoman Grain Company Too Man capital 8000. Directors named across filings include Clarence Kintter Fy Jones Fr J Hathaway Albert P Welgel G M H Robinson L Welgel A Robinson Clarence Johns Charla C Boen cre William Hanelle and others.

Secretary of State Minshall Smokeless Coal Company Rockville Capital Stock KOM Max Eichtwrp Jet¢e Eichbers Mort Teretl New Castle Union Rutleny Company Wrectore Thomas BD Minkan Chartier & Hernley Charles W. Mouch Myer Helter Harry E. Jennings G. MH. Robinson L. Welgel A. Robinson Feoman Grain Company Tooman Capital Clarence Johns Charla C. Boencre William Hanelle

Capital and Labor Inaugurate a New Era Plea

Merippes Moline Press Association in Chicago reported a Citizens' Industrial Association of America meeting. James W. Van Cleave of St. Louis urged employers nationwide to extend generosity to workers while labor should show appreciation by avoiding discontent and refraining from provoking unrest.

Merippes Moline Press Association Chicago Siandiday Citizens’ Industrial Association of America James WL van Cleave St. Louis Manufacturers’ Association van Cleave Willers

Parker Urges Roosevelt to Demand Corporate Tax Reform

Albany notes Democratic nominee Parker calls for President Roosevelt to require campaign managers to eliminate corporate influence in the national campaign and press for ending payments by insurance firms to political committees. He argues for tighter controls on corporate contributions to campaigns.

Serippn Metine Prean Albany N.Y

Memorial of Grants Visit to Buckeye GU Companies

A court motion by the Serthos-Welloe Pres Association seeks Buckeye GU to produce books and records and to supply complete lists of ages and directors. The filing aims to compel disclosure of corporate records in circuit court, on behalf of Attorney General Elia.

Scrippa-Metiac Prese Association Yokohama Elsell Fre Inday Serthos-Welloe Pres Association Findeay David Phelps Bahalf Elia Aled Eircuit Buckeye GU Company Oll Trust Aubordiary

Irate swain sues ex sweetheart for ring and watch

The case follows a breakup between Manute Taylor and Miss Taylor over a diamond ring given by Mamie Tayloe and a gold watch from Terattigneed. Freeman seeks return of the items via replevin as Justice of the Peace Keifer serves the writ at the court house. Miss Taylor promised to appear with the property Tuesday morning, but has not yet been heard from.

Freak Freeman Lough Diamort Mamie Tayloe Terattigneed Manute Taylor Freeman Keifer Mirq Taylor Court House

Alleged Grafter Arrested in Pittsburgh Case

Awet Tn of Pittsburgh was arrested today in a conspiracy case tied to the Pillsboro and Tuberley railway company. He was identified with the company and gave bond, awaiting further hearings set for December.

Pittsburg Rineer J, UH Millbolland Pillsboro & Tuberley Railway Company Lo Yale Piltshneg & Tube City Railroad Company

Painter Dies After Street Fall In Perracesave

J B Dillon aged about 37 at Perracesave died suddenly near his home after a fall while walking by his bank. He fractured his skull and never regained consciousness. autopsy planned by Willan F Molt Wednesday morning to determine death cause. Mr Disten was a painter, ill for three weeks with lead poisoning, had recovered enough to go out, left a widow and three children.

J.B. Dillon I Perracesave Tess Willan F. Molt

Oklahoma to Keep Gas Association Meeting in Guthrie

Tulsa Dec 4 The commercial Hedrew af the new site will meet in Guthrie Wednesday to take steps to prevent the piping of natural gas outside of the new state. A clause in the constitution is proposed to prohibit this practice.

NerippreMeHe Prerr Association Tulsa Guthrie Wednerday

Plea for Square Deal to Protect Indiana Manufacturers

The author urges fair treatment of manufacturers and corporations in Indiana, arguing for common sense statutes that balance regulation with business needs. They warn against radical anti corporate measures and emphasize the importance of Indianapolis as a manufacturing hub to local commerce and stability. The piece contends reform should regulate, not punish, industry leaders.

Indiana Indianapole Indianapolis Manufacturery

Five Die In Collapse At Main Street Building Site

Five John D Js company workers were buried under debris when a three story brick building on Main street collapsed. Fred Miers was killed instantly while Daniel Eldridge Elmer Oĺllagan Jonesh Rebowlt and John Stock were seriously injured in Dayton on December 4.

Sperini Dayton John 4 Js Company Main St Fred Miers Daniel Eldridge Elmer O'llagan Jonesh Rebowlt John Stock

Will Boom Anderson Fund Factory Locating Effort

A meeting of citizens in Anderson Indiana decided to raise a fund to locate factories in the city. The Commercial club will assist and participate in the effort.

Anderson Ind

Nothing but Bobiness in Odd Post Office Report

Forty seven users were received at our postences one day this week. The Hostmaster General's department at Orta considered adding Jean-to to the premises. Visitors to Mignapors are aghast at the amount of business transacted in this office. Midnepora, Alberta Gunetts.

Orta Jean-to Mignapors Oiica jMidnepora Alberta Gunetts

Mrs Morrison 15 President Leads Railway Auxiliary Election

The Piersons club hosted the Ladies Auxiliary of the Railway Conductors with Mrs Morrison elected president for the coming year. New officers include Mrs Ry S. Morrison as president, a vice president, treasurer, secretary, and several appointees, while the group plans a joint officer installation with the Order of Railway Trainmen in December.

Theadles Pierson Neil M+ Reera Mira Ry S. Morriaga Dire A. W. Wryter Emmet Justin J. Wel Muatclan J. M. Beaver Memphis Tenn H. FF. Reynolds Lrve

Arrest Saga of A J Zeigler Over Fake Badges

A J Zeigler of Auburn Indiana faced U S court Tuesday over a dubious badge scheme. He paid nine dollars for a private course on applying fake whiskers and for fantasy detective agency documents. An attorney advised pursuing repayment from the alleged con artist linked to a metal ointment claim while secret service guidance pointed toward police involvement.

A. J. Bo Zgleter Ausburn Ind United States Celpler A. Conan Doyle Nicholas Indianapolis Br. Zety Auburn Ty Bing Secret Servicg Af Arera Zerk Zeigler Chrecken

Amstel to The Run Enlarge Army Post Plan

Ww, ABHINGTON, Dec. 7. Secretary Shaw estimates 10020 for the purchase of about 600 acres of land adjoining a maneuvering camp. Benjamin Morrison and associates have impressed Indiana lawmakers with plans to push the land deal, with potential adjustments to leadership and titles.

Army Post Amstel Abhington Shaw Benjamin Morrison Ganspella Indiana Benjamin Harrieon

Gas Tank Used to Kill Dogs Sparks Outrage

Humane society officials in Indianapolis raised alarms after a gas tank installed at a city station was used to kill stray dogs. Two dogs were placed in the four foot square galvanized tank, gas released through pipes, and both succumbed within 13 minutes to the fumes. Witnesses described it as a night of torture.

Humane Che Etray Blow Humane Society Larga Indianapolia Gas Company

Terry McGovern Crazed In Brooklyn Incident

New York December 4 Terry McGovern former United States lightweight champion appeared crazed in South Brooklyn today arousing police. He was arrested after a scream by a patrolman who found him hiding a large toilet seat and claimed he had arrived from Washington sailing to the yard yesterday.

Ottigpe-WeNnerein Association New York Terry McGovern United States Brooklyn McGovern

Graft Scandal Deepens as Land Jury Probes Details

San Francisco December 4 reports say land jury again probes graft cases as prosecutors predict more corrupt acts. The Bellyidere and Smanterpal brothel cases are linked to alleged billboard privilege grants by the Board of Public Works. Up to 100000 dollars said to be involved in the affair.

Felippe-Meac Pires San Francisco Bratt Board of Public Work Aue

Songs and Sermons at Home Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Abram Gmy and Rev. Frederick Stearns preached in a series of meetings to a crowded Sunday night audience. Stearns, pastor for only a few months, is praised as active and spiritual. The Home Church plans to operate without further aid from the Home Mission Board as the congregation grows in strength.

Abram Gmy New York Traveraing Frederick & Stearns Home Presbyterian Church Stearns Home Ehyren Home Mission Board The Presbyterian Church

Burnham Freed Bid Ends Larceny Case Debate

In New York the prosecution pressed a grand larceny case against George Burnham Jr. of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance. William Rand, for Burnham, sought dismissal arguing the statute of limitations had expired. A lengthy argument continued into the afternoon.

Scrippe cHae Froam Ameen New York Dec George Burnham, Jr Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company William Rand Burnham

Critics of Doctor Stirling in Manila Vaccination Trials

Manila reports on two more prisoner deaths linked to injections of diphenic germ serum during a trial of anti-doters serum. The Hammond government faces ongoing criticism from Filipina newspapers targeting Dr RK Strong and the conduct of the experiments, raising alarms over safety and oversight.

Serippa-Mewar FO. Amwern Manila Avoialoey Btrong

Deposed Rev Crapaey Removed From Buffalo Parish

The deposed Reverend Crapaey, former rector of St Andrew's Episcopal church in Rochester, is reported to have been removed from his position in Buffalo. Details indicate church authorities acted amid reported improprieties within the Rochester diocese.

Crapaey St. Andrew's Rochester

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