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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
8
Stocks gain as People's Gas Colorado Fuel and Great Western push ahead. Market observers note broad demand lifting shares across utilities and energy sectors.
The stock market opened with marked breadth and a general rise. Leaders included Great Northern preferred, Reading, and Canadian Pacific with notable activity as traders evaluated Morgan and Willson moves. Bond prices and various utilities showed mixed results amid a buoyant session.
Market reports indicate hog prices rose about one dollar on the week with some bulk trading between specified lots, while overall hog demand showed strength Friday. Sheep prices held steady with weak late close. cattle and other stock types were described as mixed or light, with buyers expressing concern over quality and supply.
Grain prices across wheat and corn show mixed, with some varieties bid higher and others quiet. Chicago receipts and wholesale prices for pork, butter, eggs, and cheese indicate stable to up markets, while cattle and hogs in St Louis reflect steady demand and higher liveweight values.
Blea W. Smith, an attendant at Contra Magpita, died suddenly at 7 30 Friday morning. Doctors cited possible mitral valve disease as the cause though he had been in poor health and traveled recently. Smith had about four months of hospital work experience and Deputy Coroner J F Tubinson will investigate the death.
Detectives Holtz and Kurtz arrested John W. Cox after a report he stole a phaeton and revolver from K Stewart at 526 North Senate Avenue. Cox allegedly claimed the goods belonged to another man and denied intent to rob.
Wheat market reports show May contracts at 44740 and July at 44440 with slower trading and firmer prices. Notes mention mixed hog prices and unsettled pork, while broader market commentary references shipping disruptions and weather impacts on winter wheat prospects.
Detectives Holtz and Kurtz arrested two highly notorious black criminals, known as the "Tramp" and Sivert Moore, Thursday night. They seized a rug display, a diamond brooch, and other valuables from a sham parlor at 312 Indiana Avenue. The suspects, Henry Lint and Moore, have been sought since Get 1, 1904, with ties to New York Chicago Buffalo Cincinnati and Louisville crimes. Moore was under the influence of drugs when captured and did not resist.
Local notes announce Bijou theater opening Saturday at 0BE Washington featuring the Steeplechase and related attractions. The event includes a matinee and other acts as part of the launch, with audiences promised a varied program and celebratory activities.
A young child died aboard a passenger train near Heart Culture Junction city. The mother, reportedly travelling with the child, perished as well. Salvage efforts are mentioned with Indianapolis as a destination. officials discuss city property loss and warrants.
A jury returned a verdict of guilty in Chattanooga. The condemned will face death in tew days. The court set further proceedings, and a stay may be possible as the case moves through the appeals process.
In DuBois Pennsylvania on February 9, about 10,000 miners from the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Co went on strike after a main meeting. Work is suspended at one of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroads. The miners allege a violation of the sale agreement.
County clerks report from 1910 to 1914 shows many newcomers becoming citizens, with England, Prussia, and Ireland leading country sources. Major naturalization centers include St Joseph, Lake, Marion, Vigo, Vermilion, Tippecanoe, Cass, and Clay counties, while several counties reported none.
A confused OCR fragment details a sale of Moy's assets on a Friday morning for a mortgage owed to James Shelby. The account references surprise among payrons, a planned fallback, and a vanished individual named Creillters, with no clear outcome beyond the judgment in favor of Shelby and the outfit's mortgage balance.
In QANESVIL E on February 9 a small gas stove released fumes into a skating rink full of about 1,500 people. At least 26 skaters collapsed, were carried out, and resuscitated. Authorities evacuated the venue and investigated the incident.
The death of Mercedes Berriozabal, daughter of the Mexican consul, triggers a police and coroner probe after allegations surface of weekly visits to the Venetian building for dental work. Authorities decline to discuss details as investigations continue to uncover the full facts.
Shelbyville police report a man swears vengeance after a dispute with a young couple. An attempted crime and threats raise fears of violence as officers investigate. Conflicting testimonies describe a pursuit with a neighbor possibly aiding, while authorities hold suspects and search for evidence.
The article reports President Foor of Fort Wayne asserting the league will end the season with seven clubs. He mentions plans to distribute profits and outlines potential future or reorganized arrangements. Relations with players and proposed national league changes are discussed, with mention of meetings and invitations to be held in the Midwest.
Local voters gather at the Mein cub on Mentowet Street for a light social with candidates for township offices. Attendees mingle while aspirants press the crowd, promising friendly conduct and steady work.
Klida Byrd, an employee at City Hospital, suffered a hand injury while operating a mangling device. One hand was caught in the mechanism, causing injury, with recovery expected as medical staff treated the patient. Medical authorities are investigating the incident at Regesten neighborhood.
Special to the Sun reports Irene Gondwity Baye, once a bridesmaid at the Castellane wedding, seeks a divorce from Frank M. Moye on grounds of cruelty and incompatibility. Mrs Foye requests custody of their two minor children.
Testimonial from Robert Schoenhauer of Newburgh New York dated August 21, 1905 praising Cuticura Remedies for curing a severe leg and foot infection after weeks of agony and hospital treatment. He credits Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent for a complete recovery in two weeks and urges others to try the set.
Local Republican rift surfaces as county chairman race pits Maslin backed by Bel and others against Smith and Welter. Precinct committeemen to vote Saturday with polls opening at ten. meeting to set party direction faces internal divisions over leadership and reorganization. The outcome could shape early year county conventions and future committee appointments.
A series of incorporations are noted including The Gide Wall Stoneompany in Exonyville with capital stock set at unspecified amount and named incorporators Rickwood Adan Larmert and Charles T. Hee. The Waterloo Eleyttie Lighted Water Works in Waterloo lists capital stock of five pounds with Charles &. Wohiing Jann Drefecbiey and Wan 2 Vesey among incorporators. The Mutual Celephons company of shipswares shows capital stock of 3.0K with listed incorporators. The Pioneer Coal and Gas company of Nuntingburg has capital stock of 500 with incorporators Lala! Katterteney Ernest W. Blemker Menry JUL Moenkhous Charles Behrens Kimo Youns Ernest R. Brundick and Charles W. Achwarts.
Marriages listed include Joseph Cash with Missouri Scott and Emma lL Jeter with Clarvey A Neerman and Mary A Mont. other couple pairings follow. Births record several names with unclear spellings and genders. some lines mention a girl and boys with fragmented names and addresses. Deaths note pneumonia and tuberculosis among several individuals with city addresses. entries include Chon Do am Girniad Fhiberty and Dora Seti with implied causes and locations. City building permits show multiple dwellings and cottages authorized by various applicants. items reference addresses near New York Michigan and other streets with values ranging from 500 to 4 550 dollars. Notable entries list several garbled names and scattered numbers, indicating a busy city ledger day with marriages births deaths and construction activities.
A chaotic OCR item recounts the Dalby estate theft and gifts saga. It mentions Arthur Dalby’s furniture valued at $400 and a large bequest, with references to Roosevelts, ambassadors, and a wedding with pearls, tapestries, and special plates. Details blend names, dates, and outfits into an unclear narrative about inheritance, gifts, and social notices.
Reports from Neripyn Meltne Press describe Helen Keller's illness and weakened state. She has endured a long period of fatigue while continuing to study from home in Portland and Houston. Friends note she is cheerful but confined to bed and dependent on medical care.
Fragmented OCR text references a Grady trust blow and antitrust fires with mentions of a $2,000,000 figure and the Yale WebenTing constitutions. Names and details are garbled, but the core notes a large antitrust issue and financial impact in a yearly period.
Sent by King Leopold, Baron Leon Wor Culeen of Braveel Belgium toured major American factories in Chicago and fixed observations at Notre Dame. The envoy arrived February 9 and inspected industrialGuulleons and oelat research facilities during a brief stay.
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