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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1906

Page

3

Market shows strength as railroad stock mix shifts

New York stock market opened strong with gains in New York Central Great Northern preferred Missouri Pacific and American Locomotive while Anaconda Copper and American Cotton Oil fell. Later broad liquidation trimmed early advances with Amalgamated Copper and other names active amid mixed volumes and strong Long Island trading. Government bonds remained unchanged.

Scrippe-McNae Frens New York New York Central Great Northern Missouri Paclic BRTL American Londom Sud I'nere Amalgamated Copper Iran Reading Denver Hip Grande Long Island

Market Activity and Quotations for Ranh Fertilizer and Indiana Stocks

Ranh Fertilizer became active on local stock exchanges Tuesday. Forty shares traded at par, later rising to 98 bid with offers at 105. Belt and Columbia National advanced, Union Traction common declined, Indiana Hotel fell, and most quotes remained near yesterday's levels. Bonds listed alongside a wide array of Indiana banks and rail stock with varying bids and asks.

Ranh Fertilizer Belt Preferred Columbia National Union Traction Indiana Hotel American Central Life Int. Co American National Bank Atlas Engine Works Belt Railroad Common Belt Railroad Brown-Keteham Wks Capital National Bank Central ‘Trust Company Citizens’ Loan & Deposit Chimiax Coffea’ & Baking Powder Co Columbia Delaware & Madison Co Farmers’ Trust Company Federal Union Surety Co Tone Ft, Wayne & Wabish Valley T. Co Home Brewing Company Indiana Hotel Co Indiana National Bank Indiana Indiana Trust Company Sss Indiana Union Traction Co Indianapolis Indpis Maytingville R. T. Co Indianapolia Fire Ips Indianapolis Gas Co Indpis & Southeaate Tidianapolis Railway Ind. Traction & Terminal Kokemo, Marton & Western Traction Law Building Laycock Mfg David Marlon Trust Company Merchants’ 2. & L, Pfd Ay New Telephone Co Muncie, Hart, & Ft. Wayne Merchants’ National Bank People’s Deposit Bank Raih Fortilizer Reeves & Co Security Trust Company Union National Bank Tinlow ‘Traction Union Trust Co van Camp Hardware Vandalia Coal Co Vandalia Wasson, Pf People’s Broad Ripple ’S Citizens’ Street Railroad Delaware & Mad, Co Indiana Hotel Company Indiana Union Traction As L. C. ES Indianapolis & Eastern Indianapolis Gas Ind Greenfield R Martinsville Northern Traction Street Railway Ind. Traction & Termingl Dechisanalloy Water Co W. Traction Miante H. & L Co Bert UL Et New Telephone New Tol Lang Dist Ae Union Traction of

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Mixed

Chicago market notes show butter creamers and various dairy items with mixed prices. Beef and sheep receipts at St Louis also show declines in cattle while hogs rise and lambs firm, with Texas and western stock movements noted.

Incorporations and Changes Filed With Secretary of State

The text notes the Stevens Nichols Orig company of lunde with capital stock $7,200 and includes names W P Stevens WP Nichols Ma Nichola and Louis M Stevens. It records a certificate of changes for Fahniey McCreains changing the number of directors to five. Also mentions a laxative advertisement and Miller Off and Bupply Co with various items like AFTING SAWS MACHINERY.

Stevens & Nichols Orig Company Lunde Invorperars W. P. Stevens WP. Nichols Ma. Nichola Louis M. Stevens Fahniey & McCreains

Wheat on Upgrade Corn Firmer and Wheat Prices Rise

Wheat trends turn firmer with May and July futures higher while corn stays near unchanged in Chicago trading. Oats ease and prices show mixed movements across standard contracts amid Liverpool futures strength and mixed regional weather outlooks from Argentina to Russia.

Chicago E. Wall St Liverpool Argentina France Germany Hungary Roumania Russia

Prices of hogs climb as Indianapolis market shows tight supply

Hog prices rose sharply in Indianapolis on January 1 as buyers faced tight supplies and strong outside reports. Bulk sales ranged from 5.00 to 5.45 per hundredweight with only lighter hogs surpassing 5.45. Cattle and sheep trading was slow with steady cattle values and quiet sheep demand. Prime steers and feeders appeared, while cows and heifers showed modest activity amid overall dullness in the market.

Indianapolis Jan. l

East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report

East Buffalo live stock market reports cattle and sheep prices with readings for prime steers cows heifers stockers and feeders and a large 34 000 head receipts with higher prices across categories including best heavier good prime and mixed grades for pork and poultry noting spring lambs and culled sheep and bucks with several garbled entries from the old column.

St. Louis Texas East BU Noge S SOS Bess

Sheep problem solution from Crawfordville readers

Readers submit various methods for a farmer with four grades of sheep to reach an average selling price. Proposals include mixing prices of $8, $6, $5, and $3 per sheep with different counts, aiming to total 120 sheep and achieve a target average price.

Sun Ottier Crawfordaville

Chicago mayor faces council clash over presiding duties

January meeting in Chicago saw Green Mayor Dunne's foes push to have him relinquish the chair amid slander accusations. A Bennett introduced resolution to remove the mayor from presiding. vote sent the matter to judiciary committee. Separately, Mrs Geddie seeks court aid in divorce amid threats and rumors of her husband’s infidelity and drinking.

Judiciary Committee Allen and Humphreys Dunne Samuel Geddie Certa

Annual Grand Mask Ball by United Hebrew Congregation

The second annual grand mask ball of the United Hebrew congregation was held at the German house on Tuesday evening January 23. The event benefited the Free Hebrew school with Besser's orchestra providing music. Prizes await the best dressed man and woman amid a large expected turnout and many entertainments.

United Hebrew Congregation Free Hebrew School Besser

Shideler Ahead in Indiana Convention After Withdrawals

Publicans in the Fifth district chose Daniel Chapin as their nominee while Julian Nogare withdrew. The convention advocated harmony and endorsed Fairbanks for president in 1968, signaling a united front after a bitter nominating contest. The scene featured speeches by Chapin Hogate and calls for Roosevelt and party leaders to back Fairbanks.

Terre Maute Ind Daniel Chapin Parke County Julian Nogare Danville Hogate Hoosevelt Halliday Harry Fairbanks

Carr Elected Chairman by Acclamation in Sixth District

Owen J. Carr of Bushville was elected chairman of the Sixth district by acclamation at the Republican convention in Shelbyville on January 16. J. B. Commons of Centerville withdrew from the race.

Bushville Shelbyvills Ind Owen J. Carr J. B. Commons Centerville Carr

Evans I8 Elected Eleventh District Republican Chairman

Special to the Sun Indiana January report notes Marion Wanley or Wanley named as Republican chairman of the Eleventh district by acclamation in Marion. The event marks a party leadership result with local political figures responding to the victory.

Marion the Sun Perc. Ind Jan Marian FP. Vane Arnggist

Marshall Wins Indiana Tanth District Chair Seat

Special to The Sun NENSBELAER. Ind January 1. Henry J W Marshall of Lafayette won the chair at the Tanth district convention on the first ballot. Marshall 108 votes Thompson 31 Van Dusen 7 Williams 22. Ta Tip Pecanoe county split between Thompson and Marshall with Thompson 17 and Marshall 16. Thompson entered late as a Hanly candidate. Tie was formerly a law partner of Daniel Storms, secretary of state. The convention passed resolutions endorsing Hanly and Crumpacker.

Sunensbelaer Ind Henry JW. Marshall Tafayette Wan Tanth Dintriet Wallot Marehall Thompson van Dusen Wiliam Pecanoe Marshall Thompson Rae “Veiving Hanty Tie Parner Daniel Storms Hanly and Crumpacker

Ensley Is Elected at Seventh District Convention

Delegates and curious spectators gathered in the criminal court room at 2 o clock to elect Oliver T Ensley as chairman succeeding Floyd A Woods. Jones B Cockrum named permanent chairman with William Boxardus as secretary. Gavel from old Washington st bridge presented by John McGregor. Ensley won 13 votes to 4 for Bosson amid nominating speeches and party committee lists. County chairs listed for Clinton Frank Sims Frankfort Decatur J P Thompson Greensburg Knox J C Cox Bicknell Vanderburg D H Ortimeyer Howard WV K Arnett Kokomo Unitedington H L Bendel Hancock Walter G Bridges.

Criminal Court Oliver T. Ensley Wsa Trice Floyd A. Woods William Jiongan Ensley Jone B. Cockrum William Boxardus Woods Washington St Lis Han Bosson Bosson Clinton Frank Sims Frankfort Decatur J. P. Thompson Greensour KNOX J.C. Cox Bicknell Vanderburg D. H. Ortimeyer Howard Arnett Kokomo Unitington H. L. Bendel Hancock Walter G. Bridges

Pass Bad Money Warren Young Men Plead Guilty

Warren Indiana youths and a tin peddler face sentences after pleading guilty in federal court to counterfeit-related charges. Walter Foust and Frank Foust, aged about 16 and 31, appeared with relatives amid claims their uncle supplied the tin stock and funds. The case centered on December indictments, with the youths sentenced to Marion County jail terms after brief questioning and limited cooperation from the defendants. The uncle, alleged to be the tin peddler from Marion, denies involvement and claims their mother arranged the funds. Authorities say the peddler remains at large after the nephews’ arrests. <rest of readable text describes unrelated Portmouth steel plant accident>

Walter Foust Frank Me Varouners Warren Ind Geant County Mays Mlurton County Foust Petidter Marion Frank Foust

Broken Glass Window Sparks Alarm at Palmer House

Two thieves looted the Palmer House today, shattering a glass window and triggering alarm bells. The scene involved a pile of debris and a wrapped carpet to muffle noise as they fled after securing a small haul.

MeKar Uino Seo Lenal Lebolr Palmer House al Belek

Died at his bride's side in a church tragedy

A newlywed named Hobgood died beside his bride after a fatal fight with Eph Coerley and others at Carson Springs church. Coerley allegedly assaulted Hobgood with a club during a confrontation as they drove home, Hobgood collapsed, and his body rolled from the buggy before burial. The incident follows a prior nocturnal pursuit styled as a fight.

Mitte Harding Brighton Sylvare Columbia Miss Dan Oakley Hotigund Carson Springs Church Hobgood Eph Coorley Kin Coerley Sev Je Thamtus Thomas Coarley Vonie Lobood Hubgood

Gale does damage as high wind overturns house

A Monday evening gale caused property damage across Nelbonsb and Eng usheave. A two story frame house collapsed and a horse and wagon of the United States Express company were blown over. Six hundred feet of high board fence at the ball park on W. Washington street was torn away.

Nelbonsb Eng- Usheave Wiliam Shelly United States Express Company Drover St Ball Park W. Washingtons Ste

Kentucky hunter sought by governor and deputy warden

Governor Beckham of Kentucky presented a case involving Geo. Wittenmaur of Lalsville. Deputy Game Warden Newhouse arrested a man for hunting out of season in Corydon. The suspect will be tried at Corydon.

Kentucky Beckham Newhouse Geo. Wittenmaur Lalsvillce Corydon

Barnett Bankrupt Involuntary Petition Filed

In United States circuit court of Dunkrinces afi dumey D Barnett of Tockville filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition. Fire destroyed a block of business houses in Russellville Arkansas last night damaging Reve area.

Barnett D. Barnett Garmer Tockville Ing Bern United States Circuit Court

City Record for a Day from a 19th Century Ledger

A jumble of names appears as Births Marriages and oblique notes in a city record page. Entries reference dozens of individuals including Harry and Blanche Link, Vincent and Omaill, John A. Morris, Gladys Dodd, Katherine Prewt, and Richard Pierson, with births listed at various streets such as Woodlawn and Prospect. The fragmentary text lists marriages among McKinight Sands Wettfenbach, Williamson Haskell, Martin Ola Ector, and multiple pairs, plus diagnosis phrases and scattered place names like Washington and Keystone.

Ea!wig Ethel Churk Verkonttia Gmk Washington Pianda J. Baker Richard MT. Pierson Northwestern Gladys Dodd Bryant Ernie Dt Ackiln W . Morris John W. Fragels John H. Mueller Heart Faire Lincoln Bridget Moray Seoilty Sarah Cheatham W.arton Harry and Blanche Link River Lay Vincent Omaill W. Morris Arthur and Dessin Myener Frank and Mary Gallagher W. Mer Hoy H.C. Smith E. Washington Lewis Fund Katherine Prewt Woodlawn Frink and Valley Wolllu Atholl Bay Frank K Ho Murmening Butele John A Morris Prospect Doughiss Girth Ezra Dewie Oliver Port Warne Hazel Ruste Keystone M. Long Louis C. Mckinight Mary E. Sands Gita Wettfenbach Clara Gurzwiter Lev Williamson Pearl Haskell John W. Martin Ola M. Ector Jasper Gregorish Josephine Krasotele

Building Permits Issued in Indianapolis Area

Indianapolis building records show permits for remodeling at Wyom- Ing. near New Jersey and C E Vancork for renovations at Ne Cote lage-ave FXO Chew Schacter addition at 202 New-aty. Projects involve structural changes and site improvements.

Indianapolis Brewing Co Wyom- Ing New Jersey C. E. Vancork Cote Lage-Ave Chew Schacter New-aty

Lawson Disciple Ruined By Bear Market Rumors

Special to The Su St Paul Ming 16 James Doran a disciple of Thomas W Lawson and a top St Paul stock broker faced ruin as a bear market crushed his fortune. Doran shut his doors and suspended operations after heavy losses, with rumors noting assets exhausted in failed efforts to cover bets.

Su ST. Paul Ming James Dorran Thomas W. Lawson St Paul Chicago Minneapolis

Unknown man found dead in charity room at police station

An unknown man was found dead in the charity room of a police station in Memphis last night, presumed asphyxiation after wandering in seeking shelter. In Nevada Kentucky a fire destroyed William Morse’s home. one daughter cremated and another severely burned likely to die.

Dexedwa Econoecuy Memphis Tony Dan Nevada Wiliam Morse

Four Men Die as Air Hose Breach Traps Workers

A New York incident reports four men trapped in a middle chamber of a river lock when an air hose burst. Two escaped but unconscious. two bodies recovered as water flooded the lock. Victims named Earl Jones, Nathanie White, Luther Arthur and Arthur Gbar dan. two survivors were rescued by fellow workers.

East River Meltae Prens Association New York Earl Jones Nathanie White Luther Arthur Arthur Gbardan Hatter Tumps

President to Visit Africa As Soon As Possible

Washington January 15 President Hongevelt reportedly said in a casual talk his present intention is to visit Central Africa as soon as possible after retirement. The remarks mention retirement on March 18 and reference elephants and other details from the discussion.

Washington Hongevelt Central Africa

Labor temple committee eyes $10,000 real estate purchase

The labor temple committee met Monday night and struck a constitutional clause blocking a purchase. More than $10,000 has been raised, placing the committee in position to act on a timely opportunity to buy property.

Labor Temple Committee

Hart Secures Knockout In Exhibition Bout

In Butte Montana on January 16 Marvin Wars weighed 25 pounds more than opponent Pat Callahan and KOed him in the second round of a four round exhibition. Callahan landed a punch but Wars delivered the decisive blow.

Hart Setiona-McRae Frens Auxociation Butte Mont Marvin Wars Pat Callahan Mirt Weished Ceslahan

Recaptured man to be returned for murder sentence

An escaped prisoner who fled after donning his wife’s clothes and carrying a baby has been recaptured. He will be returned to jail and the death sentence for murder will be carried out.

Senee Reeas Qasueram N.C Moumigin Dee Perada Murd Ier

Lost eyesight linked to coffee in Aurora man case

The Aurora case details a man with severe optic nerve damage likely from heavy coffee use, rare in medical history. Doctors say the nerve is ruined and eyesight may not recover, with side vision spared. The piece urges quitting coffee and switching to Postum as a nerve-friendly alternative, noting a claimed reason behind the condition.

Leach Register-Gazette

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