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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
3
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced that after the end of the current year all forms of free transportation will be discontinued. The plan, effective after the first of the year, abolishes passes for all customers and will include everyone except employees amid ongoing debates over railroad rates and rebates.
The district attorney's office received unofficial word that Albert T. Patrick collapsed in his Sing Sing cell and would not be brought to New York today for resentence for the murder of millionaire William M. Rice.
Four masked men attempted to rob the private bank of B A Whittet in Fairland Indiana, but were repulsed after blasting the outer door. J P Carson fired, a bullet narrowly missed his head, and townsfolk with firearms joined the exchange driving the robbers west where they escaped. A gunfight involved about nine shots in total.
Windsor Virginia December reports Mrs Mary Rogers, condemned for murder, collapses with illness and fear as the hanging hour nears. Officials prepared to secure her cross necklace for execution and a physician plans to bolster her until the noose. Attorneys petition Governor Bell arguing insanity and feeble-mindedness.
The Korean government awaits Min Yung Tshean head to New York fearing he may commit suicide after learning of Prince Min Whang's death by his own hand. The prince's death arose from Japan's Protectorate over Korea, prompting concerns Min Yung Tshean may follow the custom of a brother suicide.
Edward Wesley a Camden real estate dealer shot himself while hunting near Lancaster. He dragged himself into a buggy and, with a display of nerve, rode seven miles to the depot, chartered a special train for Los Angeles, and telegraphed physicians and an ambulance. Doctors plan an operation to save his life.
The fragment references a product name LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tan and a signature for KE GROVE. The readable text suggests an old ad or medical claim but lacks complete context, dates, or clear claims to verify.
Two mortgages totaling 255000 against Thomas W Lawson and Jennie A Lawson are recorded at Bexcou property. Houston Hive Cents Savings Bank holds 200.50 at 1 percent annually. 5000 goes to Charles F Dow at six percent. Mortgages witnessed by Homer Albers. Also police court update on Mrs Canine embezzlement case with Rebecca Peters. continuation requested to December 16.
The Sixth Battery of Field Artillery, from Fort Riley Kansas, arrives at Fort Sam Houston after marching overland. The unit travels about 20 miles daily, accompanied by a wagon train of eight wagons and pack trains, amid the prairie conditions near Lawton Oklahoma.
City records list multiple births at various addresses including Hoffman and Brabher in Fayette al and Porters in Wadeat with infant names and genders. Several marriages are noted among Hornaday Morris and others, plus building permits for repairs and additions across Newark area addresses with values up to $6,500.
East Buffalo N Y Dec 6 cattle receipts 30 higher prime selected steers 5060 30 veal 1 76010 00 sheep receipts 10 higher choice lambs 7 768 00 mixed sheep hogs receipts 5 900 steady Yorkers bid listed prices per head in local market report
The New York stock market showed higher averages with notable advances in specialties. Major issues like Sloms-Sheffield and Tennessee Coal and Iron led gains as demand appeared buoyed by political factors, while industrials and low-priced shares remained active.
Chicago and Indianapolis livestock markets show steady to lower cattle receipts and hogs strong at times. Prime steers and heavy hog classes command higher bids while common stockers and calves stay softer amid uneven demand. Prices for Western and Texan categories reflect regional shifts, with scattered gains for choice meats and lingering pressure on average grades.
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