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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

Page

10

Bank Failure Triggers Morale Drop in New York Stocks

Chicago bank collapse rattled markets with weak open and sharp losses. Amalgamated Copper tumbled over 4 percent, I. P. stock slid to around 1414 before a late rally, while declines of 2 to 7 points dominated the opening minutes and later recovered in part.

Chicago New York Scrippe-Weltae Preav Association Mnite Anaconda Pacific St. Paul People’s Gas Amalgamated Copper Lawson I. P

New Police Board Appointed in Hammond Indiana

Governor J Frank Henry appointed Thomas Knotts Joseph Ruff and George Pearson to Hammond's new police commissioners replacing the old board. The governor ordered strict enforcement of laws and the chief of police was instructed to enforce fully until the new board took office. The appointees are prominent citizens in favor of law enforcement.

Thomas &. Knotts Joseph J. Ruff George P. Pearson Board of Police Commissioners Hammond Ind J. Frank Henry Janly Cittizens

Constitution Proposed for Boys Improvement Club

At a Sunday meeting in the Boys' club rooms Rev. Frank G. C. Wicks urged boys to be manly. H. S. Robertson read a proposed constitution naming the group the Boys' Improvement club with plans for regular meetings. The vote on the charter will occur next Sunday evening.

Boys’ Club Frank G. C. Wicks Unitarian AN Souls‘ Church Manly H. 5. Robertson Boys’ Improvement Club

White Succeeds Shepard As Deputy Auditor in Marion

Cyrus J. Clark announced that Columbus C. White of 1435 M New Jersey Street will serve as deputy auditor after January 1. Fred K. Shepard will become secretary and treasurer of the Marion Trust Company. White previously managed the school fund and holds extensive experience in treasurer and auditor offices.

Country Autor Cyrus J. Clark Columbus C. White M. New Jersey Sr Fred K. Shepard Marion Trust Company White

Famous Furniture Company Opens New Indianapolis Store

The Famous Furniture company opened doors at 48-40 W Washington for the first time at noon Saturday. Thousands of prospective customers passed through the store, praising the elaborate display of house furnishings. The 50 by 100 foot ground floor houses bedroom suits parlor and baby furniture draperies pictures and many other items. Proprietor Mr Amuuehhof comes from Anderson where he has long been identified with the carps trade.

Washington Amuuehhof

Indianapolis Hog Market Opens Week Stronger Prices Rise

Indianapolis market notes a slightly firmer week start with fancy hogs at 5.20 and bulk at 5.00. Packers showed limited competition, demand steady for prime steers and heavy hogs, while cattle and sheep trade remained mostly quiet with values near prior week closes.

Indianapolie Sheen Tenaing Jorat Packers

Postal rush eases as holiday parcels move worldwide

The article notes heavy mail volume at the post office during the holiday season with processing delays for registered items. Parcels to Great Britain and other countries rise, while larger foreign shipments require duties and inspections at delivery ports. Caution urged for proper packing and legible addresses to avoid loss or damage.

Assie Great Britain Germany Belgium Norway Ireland Oata Sartk

Jenkins 15 Out Of Danger In City Excavation

Herbert Jenkins an Indiana Water Company inspector was driving a horse and buggy on Massachusetts avenue during excavation for a pit at Python Castle Hall when the horse fell into the trench and a street car passed. He escaped serious injury and is reported out of danger. two companions leaped from the tavern wagon and were unhurt.

Herbert Jenkins Pennsylvania Street Massachusetts Avenue Jenkins Indianapolis Water Company Cacopa

Weaver Falls Dead After Apoplexy

Special to the 4mm Chicago notes Weaver, a prominent chal operator and dealer in the country, collapsed and died from apoplexy at his home yesterday. Local authorities reported no prior warning, and funeral arrangements are pending.

Weaver

Prices Steady As Wheat Sets New High On Board Of Trade

Grain prices hold firm with May and December contracts quoted around 87 to 89 cents. Pork, lard, and beef figures cited from Chicago markets alongside live stock receipts in St. Louis and East Buffalo. Prices shown for butter, cheese, poultry, and other commodities reflect a broad market snapshot from the day.

Board of Trade Meline Reas Association Chicago BSI Adler Paaly Ste

Enjoy an Oriental Infair at E Lung's Indianapolis home

An Oriental entertainment event hosted by E Lung at 432 N Delaware street featured Chinese cuisine, fireworks, and hospitality. Fifty prominent local businessmen and their wives attended with E Lung's bride hosting, assisted by Mr and Mrs Cass Connaway. The hosts planned similar gatherings for future visits by Chinese residents.

E. Lung Delawarest Indianapolis Fen Cass Connaway Indianapolia

Sandusky Man Dies Here

John Hill a sailor of 2 Water Street Sandusky Ohio dropped dead in the corridor of the City dispensary Monday morning. He was about 30 years old and believed to be a foreigner. Heart trouble is thought to be the cause. He had visit ed the dispensary Sunday and was treated by an intern. He returned Monday and while waiting complained of heart trouble. He died before aid arrived. Identity learned from a Lake Sailors' union card found in his pocket. Deputy Coroner Robertson will hold a post mortem examination.

John Hill Water St Sandusky Hill Pass the Lake Sailors’ Union Robertson

Aid Work of the Women Aid Society Meeting

The Indianapolis Med ea group will meet Tuesday night at Eleanor hospital for wick children at 186 N Capitol Ave. to show city physicians how the hospital cares for children. A volunteer committee led by Index De Hodgen includes Drs Clerk Potter Warkhart Kimberlin and White. The Flower Mission Society runs the hospital.

Indianapolis Medea Eleanor Hospital Wick Children N. Capitol Elty

Quiet Indicated in Indiana Stocks and Bonds

Market action shows little movement with many quotes unchanged from last week. Listed equities include American Central Life, American National Bank, Belt Railroad, Indiana Railroad Traction, and others with div idend expectations and bond listings across local exchanges.

American Central Life Inc American National Bank IG Ue Atlas Engine Works Belt Railroad Commion Brown-Ketchiam Iron Wks Pril Capital Nacional Bay Ta Central Trust Company Citizens’ Loan Denega Climax Coffee & Taking Paper Co Columbia National Bank Delaware & Madison Co Farmers’ ‘Trust Federal Union Surety Wayne & Walash Valle Telephone Compan Home Brewing Company Indiana Hotel Company Laycock Broad Ripple Citizens’ Street Railroad Indiana Union Traction Ind Colum. & Southern Indianapolis & Eastern Indianapolis Gay Greenfled R. R Martinaville RT Northern Traction Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Indianapolis Water Co Kokomo, Marlon & Western ‘Traction RF Merchants Car & Light Co New Telephone New Telephone Union Traction of Indiana

City Record of births and notices with addresses and ailments

A long list of city birth notices, addresses, and health events. Entries include multiple couples with birth announcements such as boys and girls, and others mentioning illnesses like bronchopneumonia, meningitis, chronic gastritis, exhaustion, and cancer of stomach. Building permits and repairs also noted with locations and costs. Names include Harsh Pittman Norris Mathews Walls Wells Dunn Murphy Johnson Richards Dodds Pittman Werner Davis Abbott Mersey Ailkner Moore Clift Jones Farmer Hughes Carson Lefforge Laurence Newburg Huff McMahan Downie and others.

Mrs. Harsh Millythe Robert Ida Madleston Teas Bella Elmer and Anna Walls New Jersey Cirl Mrs. Wells Columbia Jacob Josephine Dunn Thos Margaret Murphy Joseph and Sue Johnson Franklin Mae Chas May Hichards Samuel Dodds Barbara E. Pittman Orleans Laucet Ilver Elizabeth Werner Elizabeth G. Davis Lord Emma Abbott W. Walnut Ista Chambers City Hospital Mennettis Emery Riverside Eighteenth Ellen J. Mersey E. Washington Catherine Ailkner Astor Wm. If Tush Sarah E. Coot Bertha M. Iske Prospect Nancy J. Irish Barth Geo. W. Webster Kathrine Dursier William A. Moore Pink Stewart William T. Foster Minnie RB

Indiana Township Trustees meet to discuss roads and reforms

The fifteenth annual Indiana Township Trustees association meeting convenes at the supreme court roots and statehouse with officers named including President Miller Sidney and Treasurer Craven Eleven. The Grand hotel hosts headquarters. Sessions include talks on the New Trades School Law and road and township reforms in Delaware, Wayne, Center, and Montgomery counties with addresses by Chas W Miller and others.

Indiana ‘Township ‘Trustees’ Association Supreme Court Atutehouse Deamand Lexington F. Richard Schaaf Hammond Association Grand Hotel Bec Bees Frealdent G. C Afiller Sidney the New Trades School Law TL Whittaker India Rand Chas B. Lambert Trustee Center Township Delaware Co

Edson and Local Officials Discuss School and Charity Roles

Lorber County Superintendent Rosetuako Co transfers and state supervision of Wilgh Schools seen. W A Cotton reports committees on care of the poor and dependent children. P N Miser Smite agent leads general discussion with Dalton Trustee Shawswick Township in Lawrence County.

Edson Lorber County Rosetuako Co Cable Elshart Township Likhart Co W. A. Cotton Christian Bo Sack M. Butler State Board of Charities P. N. Miser Dalton Shawswick Tp Lawrence Co

THREE KILLED BY A TRAIN IN WESTON

A passenger train fatally struck three Lashaway family members as they returned from a funeral near Weston Ohio. Box cars blocked visibility of the track and the victims had no warning until the engine was upon them, killing Mrs George Lashaway, her daughter in law, and granddaughter.

Sun Weston Dee George Lashaway Louis Lashaway Ilinga

Girl Jumped in the River at Elreorat Ind Tragic Death Reported

Special to the Elreorat Indiana Dee Mes May Brant daughter of Mrs Anna Brant a widow committed death by own action this morning by leaping from the Middlebury street bridge into the river Despondency over a love affair is said to have been the cause New pastor initiated The Rev Frank C Wicks preached his first sermon in his new pastorate at Souls Unitarian church His subject was Man's Place in the Universe The item also lists various local ads and notices including Hood's Sarsaparilla and a Christmas turkey advert with unrelated travel notice for The Los Angeles Limited and a railway agent listing.

Dee Mes May Brant Anna Brant Aiddlebury-st Frank C. Wicks

Jury Finds Larceny Convicts Anderson Chief Clerk

L H Vier wedge found guilty of grand larceny and embezzlement after a 44 hour jury deliberation. He faced 2 to 14 years. the trial noted his insanity plea and claims of prior popularity in Anderson society. He secured a $5 fraudulent draft and cashed it at Citizens bank December 13.

the Sun Anderson Ind L. H. Vierwedge Vinnedso Americsa Steel Wire Company Citizens’ Bank Winnedae Loulpinna

Dowie Will Rest as Zion Authority Heads Pick Appointees

Chicago report says John Alexander Dowie will retire from leadership and appoint W V Barnes Deacon Alexander Granger and John Speicher to run Zion. Dowie plans Caribbean winter rest and seclusion while the new agents take full authority over Zion affairs.

Scrippe-Mesige Press Aswectiven Chicago John Alexander Dowie John G. Speicher Averaser Bharge Bioacif W. V. Barnes Alexander Granger Zion Dowte Deires Andaland Caribbean Dowte Spélcher

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