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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
3
Irion Pacific posts a fresh high record while Anaconds advances, marking notable gains in the New York Exchange market today as traders monitor firming prices and shifting volumes.
Indianapolis market wrap reports a strong Saturday session with cattle and sheep receipts totaling about 250 and 35 respectively. Prices closed 1 cent higher than the previous week, week-long receipts up around 12,000 head versus last year’s figures, while local buyers filled the market amid external market warnings.
Early trading showed higher stock prices with broad gains across industries. Wheat and corn prices fluctuated with May options at varied levels while cattle and sheep markets posted stronger demand and higher prices for prime steers and welter stock, aided by a resilient market tone.
Trading notes from Chicago and Minneapolis show wheat futures strong amid large on sale stocks while corn and oats slip. Livestock receipts rise with cattle and hogs in demand. diverse commodities prices listed from flour to coffee and oils reflect a volatile market.
Washington reports outrage as Dr. Minor Morris denounces the White House ejection of his wife, pianist Marrix Morris, who was dragged to a detention house. Morris says the affair shows a disgrace while the couple faces further steps. Clerks' offices closed for Merhert Joiner funeral at 12 to 2 Saturday.
A public installation of new Covenant Congregational Church officers will occur at Market Street and High Heights Avenue on Sabbath evening at 7:29, preceding the sermon. Richard Wranz will lead at the organ. Communion will follow the service as planned with the sermon titled The Rise of Judae or the Love of Christ. Flyer indicates further notice outlining a Saturday event with Elkhart and a 3:10 p.m. time.
Judge J. M. Leathers of the superior court has appointed the Marion Trust Company as receiver for the Halland Palos Car Company. The decision follows an application by James E. McCullaugh alleging the company owes him 51 for professional services. The firm declares the company insolvent with no assets beyond patents, though officers dispute this. The company, organized January 11, aims to build sleeping and buffet cars for traction lines, based in Indianapolis.
The auditor of state notes 1500 additional licenses issued to agents for the year, though not all represent new agents since one agent must hold a license for each company. Collections for the year rose by 24000 compared with the prior year.
Homer F. Frost longtime assistant general freight agent at Louisville died in his sleep at 2 a m from heart failure. He served 29 years with the Big Four after the I B and W consolidation and held posts in Indianapolis Anderson Benton Harbor before his Louisville appointment. He was respected among veteran railroad men.
A traction syndicate bought the Toledo to St Louis Air Line railway right of way in Indiana. Work to start in April aims to complete the line between Crawfordsville and Marion within a year, with St Louis and Toledo named as future terminals. A reception follows Englewood Christian church annual meeting Thursday at 8.
Corrected by Kingan and Company a list of meats and lard including hams bacon pork shoulders and veal with assorted brands and price references. The items cover English style hams boiled ham smoked bacon fresh pork cuts and various lard products with unit prices noted in the record.
Senator Thomas C. Carter of Montana prepares a broadside for Congress detailing alleged mismanagement and financial concerns surrounding the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company of St John. The report accuses inadequate advertising favoritism and dubious medal awards, aiming to prompt a national investigation.
chaotic report from New York describes water inundation across the city after a major break. references to Rockefeller, Waldorf Astoria, Knickerbocker line, and street flooding. mentions efforts to manage the crisis and widespread damage to infrastructure and utilities.
A scrambled OCR passage from a Denver news page mentions a ten day junket, a route through Texas cities, and references to organizations and individuals. The text is highly garbled with numerous misread names and places, preventing a clear factual summary.
In New York a woman named Mrs Catherine O'New from Brooklyn is described as suffering a strange fovumator atexa that makes her bones brittle. Doctors observing the case report repeated bone breaks though treatment has offered little relief.
A garbled Kenosha water plant report notes the year ended with expenditure and revenue figures, indicating a payiniverment from a new start and a shift to lower rates. The text is heavily distorted, but references to the plant, year, and financial actions imply a municipal water operation adjusting charges for residents.
Chicago hosts a special conference next week with university leaders including President James A Angell of Michigan. The meeting aims to address reform in football and examine major changes in the sport’s administration and play.
Pittsburgh story reports Howard Child Jr ten, nephew of Henry Frick, drowned yesterday afternoon while playing hockey on an abandoned rink. His 13 year old brother Mankin tried to save him but was impeded by ice. he reached shore shaken but uninjured. Chattanooga crime note among brief items details a saloon robbery attempt in Contesta's. W. Warren shot, bartender Bevan suspect Edwards fled.
Elwood officials led by Evans and MacBeth announced a 55000 investment to upgrade the local Mace Beth Evans Grass Company plant. The factory currently runs an open shop with 30 workers and plans to add about 130 more employees with the capacity increase.
Mrs George Decker of Noblesville Indiana died last night of paralysis. She was mother of Mixa Louise Decker and grand mistress of records with the Rath bone sisters Intermental Lawrenceburg Inn Blonday.
Alton Illinois January 6 Fireman George Anderson of Beamstown died last night at St Josephs hospital from injuries suffered in yesterday’s C B and Q freight wreck near here His widow and one child survive
A steam plant explosion at a residence in George T. L. Waters estate in Mink, January 6, left the house wrecked and caused injuries to Mrs. Watson, two children, and three others. Watson and the children were taken to safety, with adjoining property damaged. Fire crews extinguished the blaze before it spread further.
Prosecutor Charles Beardlyt targets deputies as prosecutions rise in Indianapolis Siumiane sects. A new hitsla group aims to shield children from cruelty. Prosecutor Tiegley Juhnson at base Hiee Kate's Court will speak to the matter he previously raised.
A wealthy South American student at MIT named Ferreira, last seen in Havana on December 4, has been located by a Pipkerton detective. He left Havana aboard a sailing vessel for Montevideo, with a $30 reward previously offered for information. No reason for his departure is known.
The body of Jacob Rustman, 49, president of the Jefferson Ice Company, was found this morning in the company offices in Chicago. Death caused by a gunshot. A revolver lay on the floor. Investigators have not determined whether it was suicide or murder.
The Norwegian steamer San Jose of United Fruit Company arrived today with the largest cargo of bananas ever landed at a U S port. The ship came from Does Del Toro Panama, docking in Mobile Alabama. A second note advertises a mock medical claim about a hemorrhoid ointment with a refund guarantee if it fails to cure in a few days.
In a sudden death linked to injuries from a falling tree, Kennedy showed signs of recovery before an internal hemorrhage caused death. The fragment notes medical efforts were underway and attributes the demise to a fatal internal bleed.
A fragmented report notes a dynamite blast causing multiple deaths in a unnamed location. No clear authorities or victims are confirmed, but the text references several placeholders and garbled names, suggesting an evolving or damaged archival snippet.
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