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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1906
Page
8
Colorado Fuel and Iron, Anaconda Copper, and Northern Pacific share prices drop about 2 percent at the opening, signaling broad weakness in the market. Investors watch mining and railroad leaders for early signals of renewed demand as trading begins.
A fragmented report shows T. and T. stock rising while overall activity faded. Ketcham preferred and Delaware and Hudson bonds moved little. Trading featured Reading, Northern Pacific, and American Bank shares. no standout climbers amid a cautious session with sporadic buys and broad declines.
livestock prices drifted lower on hogs and steady on sheep as buyers moved cautiously. prime steers and feeders held firm while bulls and cows showed limited demand. calves and hogs saw mixed results, with a generally quiet, weak market mood across the sale yards and regional reports.
East Buffalo market notes cattle receipts strong with prime steers 15.06 to 15.70, cows 3.00 to 14.60, heifers 1.07 to 4.01, stockers and feeders 2.44, veals 6.7 to 9.6. Sheep receipts higher with mixed purchases at 5.00 to 8.50. Biggs tripled along with bids of 50 to 108.15 for heave and pilged crede.
Wheat opened higher in Chicago on Monday morning then weakened with May 85140 and July 84 cents noted. Reports show a $600 drop in plane prices amid reduced demand, while oats and corn see varied activity and provisions ease. Local receipts list wheat 15 ears and corn while futures for May, July, and pork shift with market mood and uncertainties.
A long page lists editors from multiple states and their affiliated newspapers, naming representatives for various committees and offices. It details a tour program at French Lick and Louisville with arrival, meals, dances, and business meetings. It also enumerates joint editorial association committees and reception hosts across numerous towns and newspapers.
In Greenfield Indiana the city work on Ken Aucky avenue disrupted by a piping project led to destruction of a wall and flooring. Estimated damage runs to about $35,000 with additional $20,000 in miscellaneous costs. Authorities said the project is tied to a change in conduits by the local utility company.
In New York on February 4 1914 Rev Rainsford resigned as rector of St George's Episcopal Church due to ill health. Longtime rector he led the parish for 26 years building a large congregation of about 7000 and expanding the endowment fund. The vestry expressed deep regret and thanked him for his services while naming Rev Hugh Mrokhend to succeed him.
Local factions discuss Steele as a strong challenger to Rik Landis. Cowgill’s years-long feud with Steele ended, shifting support within the party. Logans Port residents expect Landis to return with backing to win the nomination, while Steele's rivals anticipate a possible comeback.
City records list births including WUL and Aiello Kemps girl and Eva Smith boy, plus multiple couples and locations. Death entries name Francis B Beengian, Mary, John Westes, and others with causes like tuberculosis and brain congestion, along with marriages and building permits across various streets and dates.
The Chicago Indianapolis Evans Railway company presented a petition to the Board of Public Works seeking no right to enter Indianapolis from Waughville to a terminal recently purchased rent of the slatehouse. A hearing will address the petition and the company will explain the details of its request.
Charles St. Garland, manager of the Wank Canning company, testifies in the beef packers inquiry. The special witness is to answer requisitions for information from Commissioner Garfuld regarding the affairs of the packers.
The Sun reports rising fashion among New York women with shorter skirts on Fifth Avenue. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Mrs. Lodge showcase chic gowns and accessories. Presidential circles and European court visits frame a forthcoming wedding and state events as Longworth and Roosevelt plan a high profile ceremony and festivities.
Berlin reports Emperor William plans a bracelet gift for Miss Hee K Roosevelt on occasion of her wedding. The piece is described as ornate and valuable, reflecting gifts from Germany Austria and other nations. The piece notes multiple presents including a fan and bracelets, with details of diplomatic gift exchanges noted in the ceremony planning.
Neil Palmer of Sterling Alabama reported a post dinnertime dream that his father Charles B Palmer of Chicago died at 9 o’clock. An hour later he got a telegram confirming the death and funeral for Sunday. Palmer, a tinsmith, says he put no stock in telepathic dreams though the timing matched. The elder Palmer had worked for American Canning Company Maywood and was 78, living in Chicago for 15 years.
Governor Hamly plans a Tuesday trip to Washington D C and appearances in Balimor and nearby cities through Saturday. His secretary Cah Fred Gemroer and the governor will travel for business and lecture engagements in several towns.
Gen Orlow arrived in Riga and suddenly shelled the polytechnic adinals, triggering frantic panic. Reports say many persons were killed or wounded as the assault unfolded without clear motive or warning.
The Sun details a sensational courthouse fire following a contract award for voting machines. The afternoon paper notes the blaze at Cot lereave Baptist church and frames the event as a key local setback amid political drama.
Detective Simon tracked a Black man named Abe Roberts after he assaulted tailor Simon Winkleman on Washington Street. A chase through alleys and across streets ended with Roberts captured near Bates and Summit. Roberts, known to police, has prior highway robbery and larceny records. Winkleman reported Roberts attempted to steal $2. Roberts waived examination and awaits grand jury.
A varied program titled Program 18 will be presented Tuesday night at the Firer Evangelical Church corner Bast and New Yorkents. The lineup includes organ preludes, songs by Miss Margaret Oldendorf, recitations, solos and choral numbers, with an offering for Mansions and North Western College.
Malachi Kelley who runs a saloon near West and Washington streets argued with Officer Echtapson over taking a glass of beer to the police station as evidence Sunday. The incident escalated until a glass was knocked from Kelley’s hand by the enraged saloon keeper. Police Chief Sletzger and Capt. Asch led an investigation the prior night finding a crowded after midnight room. Officers released the patrons and ordered Schlangen to watch the place. Sunday Schlangen bought lunch and saw men entering from the restaurant to the saloon, with a clerk’s repeated knocking sounds at the door. She entered with a man and found about 30 people drinking. offcers then arrested Kelley.
A dinner at Princeton University sparked discussion of Woodrow Wilson as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. Col George Harvey praised Wilson as a statesman from Virginia and New Jersey, noting his intellect and reformist visions, while Wilson spoke but did not address the nomination directly.
Special to The Sun reports Marie Rey Hughes of Benton College of Law received a letter from a man who calls himself Jack the Stabber. He admits recent attacks on women in downtown Saint Louis and endorses Hughes's theory that the crimes stem from a perverted person spurned by a loved woman. He promises to act against his perverted tendencies.
SAN FRANCISCO February reports from K Army officers aboard the transport Logan say the chance of trouble in China dominates discussions in Manila. The troops under field orders prepare to depart on 24 hours notice, with expectations they will be sent to Pekin.
A Cleveland rescuer aboard a small craft saved the Alberta tug after a dangerous encounter with ice and wind near Clifton Beach by Rocky River. Steven Jonas aided in guiding the vessel back to shore.
City council committees will back a measure requiring all city officers to post surety bonds. The city would pay premiums estimated at about $350 per year.
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