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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
8
Stocks fall in early trading with Anaconda, General Electric and Northern Pacific leading losses. Market observers note broader weakness across sectors as prices slide and investors reassess early gains.
The Wabash Valley stock market opened mixed with many issues firming on gains. Rail and utility stocks led advances while bankers and industrials saw price improvements. notable moves included Union Traction and Anaconda Copper with mixed bids and some large block trades.
Livestock and grain reports from Louis, East Buffalo and Chicago show steady to higher prices. Receipts include cattle, steers, cows, heifers, sheep, and hogs with varying bids, while market venues note demand and shifts in value across regions.
Wheat futures softened with longs leading selling as May option retreats to 85 cents while May corn advances to 44 cents. Market notes show mixed activity with beans and pork futures referenced, and traders reacting to looming amendments and shifts in exchange sentiment.
A state exhibit showcases a 32-picture display on early life with the large cherry machine from St Louis. The effort aims to interest young men in service and includes plans to bring the machine to Indiana for February demonstrations and a federal exhibit at the reverting station.
The text outlines an appeal timeline in a case involving Secretary of State Daniel E B Starms and a Kentucky court. It mentions dates for filings and hearings, a substantial number of pages, and references to authorities and a panel. It reflects garbled OCR, with many names and places unreadable.
Police Judge Thomas B. Whallon has spent a week on a domestic disorder case at a New York lodging house run by a Chicago produce dealer. Suspects Martin and Millom Servence rented a room. authorities found spent kerosene, damaged furniture, and a group of inmates including Bgese Ereshy. The men were arrested and later discharged after lack of evidence. A fragmentary list of livestock and market notes from Cincinnati concludes the passage.
The Chief of Potion Tobere Metamer is sued by Jetbers comane and loiwzens editors over a proposal to form a retention department for Guvenite ypisoners. Sun noon meeting set at the Century rab to discuss plans amid letters from organizations offering assistance.
In honor of Washington the Young Men's Christian association of Indianapolis will hold a great mass meeting at Tomlinson hall Sunday afternoon in February. Senator Beveridge is slated as the orator, with expected addresses and a patriotic program. Travel plans note departures from Woahha and return to the capital city.
Sick man tells his son he is ready to go if it is Gods will. McCall, weakened by illness, remains hopeful yet acknowledges danger. Doctors cannot determine form of his liver trouble. The elder McCalls resignation from New York Life accompanies mention of past strain and required restitution vows.
A frayed report discusses sugar camps in Indiana and Ohio, noting that most syrup comes from Ohio near Vermont, concerns over adulteration, and the live process of sap reduction. It cites Walter Ponder on commissions, describes boiling, and explains the iron tanks and evaporation method shaping syrup color and quality.
A wreck clustered several miles east of Rancaster disrupted Pennsylvanian tracks early morning. An express train collided with a freight car, eight cars demolished, engine remained upright, heavy traffic congestion, long repair time reported. separate note from St Charles illinois reports a Russian man roasted to death in a kiln fire.
Sally Shoemaker and a husband Charles Shoemaker are named in a Heartdioerse death report. Deputy Coroner McClure cites probable cause of death. The scene is 1327 W Saminst Street with two boarders discovering the body at noon. The report mentions the Van Camp hardware employer and local city notes.
A dense, era-spanning notice list covers public events and church activities, with mentions of Indiana Society ceremonies in Bone of the Revulviden area, sermon by Rev. Joseph M. Francis, and Meridian Circle activities. Also listed are class candidates for February 1, lay talks at Capitol Ave Methodist, and a unique church outreach plan. Obituaries and marriages appear alongside building permits and local announcements from Fremont and Columbus areas.
In Danville Indiana the Sun reports election specifics for Hendricks with 13 aldermen seats and 38 candidates, outlining tomorrow’s wall diagram and ballot structure. The notice highlights the Res Publier of dradreks compliance with local procedures.
A crowded Indiana theater meeting heard James J. Statesman recount Lincoln era echoes. Prominent figures including Mayor Bookwalter and Congressman Fred Landis spoke as Judge Paulus enters the Supreme Court race rumor mill, with a Paulus boom gaining pace among Republicans in the Eleventh District.
Report describes the smoothest ice on the Broad Cut canal in recent weeks with skaters taking advantage of melted edges and calm conditions. Observers note a few early skaters Thursday morning and a generally favorable surface for the day’s low crowds.
Roosevelt residents attend a pre wedding event with Rep Neidas Lonaworh and speakers Cannon. A grand stag dinner is planned by Maj McCawley with White House aides, while Senator Kean hosts a large reception for out of town guests at the ANDI club. Miss Roosevelt’s gown from New York arrives uncertainly and reassures her after a brief scare.
Deputy Coroner J Fr Roberson held an inquest into the death of Sadie Melntyra, 18, at her Everett home. The doctor boasted delays in signing the death certificate after a disagreement with her parents over the cause. The parents say Boaz’s medicine continued to be used and deny miscommunication. The child suffered from Bright’s disease and the inquiry examined the certificate delay.
City Hall inspector Wihterrond explains regulation of city dance halls. He notes the Masonic bell 13 is among the plates found in a safe condition during the inspection.
Frank Adeville of the Merced Craction composite notes possible early use of traction lines by Northwestr Traction company for mail delivery. Superintendent Masten hints at government rail service involvement with local arrangements and post office logistics.
The International Executive Board of the United Mine Workers plans a March meeting in Indianapolis to decide policy on a strike and terms. The convention urged a $1 weekly per member assessment and self support, with a possible further conference with operators.
The Scripps-McMelae Freas Association reports in Wooster that Grace Taggart's attorneys plan to seek a continuance to declare her in contempt rather than bring her to the circuit court. They claim the delay would be useless, as she is accused of violating a court order by keeping the boy out of state. Maj Taggart may attend if the case advances tomorrow. he has been ordered to the Philippines. Coal exports from the United States rise, with shipments valued over 1.0 million dollars, while the U S remains a top coal producer and exporter, though the U K and Germany exceed its coal exports.
A group of chemists formed the Indiana section of the American Chemical Society at the Commercial club on Wednesday night. About 100 members attended the meeting with UL A. Barnard of Indianapolis elected president and Prof. Lucns of Indiana University as vice president. EL A. Swartz of Indianapolis serves as treasurer. Noted chemists joining include Prof. Evans of Punlue, Prof. Stanchar of DePauw, and Prof. Moore of Butler.
Amid ongoing government moves, critics warn that intensified Japan China hostility and growing influence of Japan in Asia threaten American interests. Reports detail a web of foreign agency actions, commercial hostility, and fears of a partition or absorption of China, with Russia and allies cited as potential pivots in a shifting balance of power.
In the Im star v Sherrick case a preliminary motion will be heard in criminal court next Monday morning. Attorneys for Sherrick are expected to seek a change of venue from Judge Fremont Als ferd as they challenge the alleged facial tainted trial for the accused.
William Stone a Civil War veteran and eight year inmate of the Western Military Home applied for a pension. reports from Wasington indicate Stone was said to have deserted and was discharged from the Soldiers’ frame yesterday. Also noted emigration of Jewish families to America with twenty leaving monthly.
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