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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1907
Page
2
The Board of Public Works delays opening bids for the city hall and auditorium on East Market site until after next Saturday. Competitors likely include John Peirce, William P. Jung claus, and Westlake Construction. Joseph Cook seeks a restraining order with Judge J N McMaster, potentially delaying or stopping the contract award if the temporary ruling is issued.
Willard S. Wickard a noted lumber dealer with offices in the State Life building was arrested by Detectives Gernhand Larsh charged with issuing a $1,000 check on Capital National Bank. He says the loan funded a business deal that failed and the check dated last November was not to be cashed before he was notified. Wickard faces an indictment for conspiracy with ex state auditor Dave Sherrick to defraud. Beck formerly of the Lorraine hotel now at the Indiana Stag club is also indicted with other members on gambling and maintaining a gambling house charges.
The last of the farm ers of Marion County will stage the 1306-07 season program at the Methodist church on Thursday and Friday January 31 and February 1. Prominent institute workers from across the county and Tech will participate in the event.
Alexander Hedges aged 77 died at City hospital after being struck by the pole of an ice wagon driven by Julius Weiner while waiting for a street car at S Washington and the Belt railroad. Weiner is held by police pending coroner’s investigation.
A young California bookkeeper explains how improper diet caused digestion problems and nervous breakdowns. After starting a Grape-Nuts diet, headaches faded, nerves stabilized, and work capacity increased, with steady weight gain and restored health. The testimonial cites Postum Company and references The Road to Wellville.
United Mine Workers resolutions support the Beveridge anti child labor bill, deeming it constitutional and the best among proposals. They urge embargoes preventing interstate transport of child produced goods, citing Alabama cotton mills where nine and ten year olds toil, growing pale and weak.
Local groups announce public installations, card parties, and socials at churches and halls. Activities include P O A Camp No 4 installation on 295 Delaware Ave, Compton Lodge K L H at Temple 429 N Pennsylvania, Wesley Chapel M E church officers, Daughters of Charity embezzlement arrest, and varied community gatherings through January 28 at locations like St Joseph's hall, Maccabee Cottage hall, St Patrick's hall, and Seventh Presbyterian church with revival meetings led by Rev D A Heron.
Cincinnati relief efforts mount as the Ohio River flood nears its peak. The crest reached 65 feet early today with signs of stabilization or slow retreat, though a new rise may follow. A cold wave worsened suffering, and Mayor Dempsey organized dispatch relief while hundreds rescused families. Coal shortages threaten city supply as railroads halt freight and fuel movement.
The Ohio river at Evansville continues to rise with growing danger. Many cellars flooded and Front street area near the waterworks suffers major damage. A wind storm Saturday night unroofed some houses. Louisville reports river still rising and another foot could shut Seventh street railway station. trains from Union Station at Fifth and Broadway are cut off.
Special to The Sun Philadelphia January 21 expected 20000 attendees at the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention week of July 15 in the city. An open air grove dinner for 25000 will feature steamed clams lobsters soft shell crabs steamed corn planked Delaware shad and other Philadelphia dishes served on large excursion steamers. The event aims for the second day of the convention week.
Col Paschkoweski, head of police in Lenczy ca, was assassinated today in St Petersburg. Scripps McRae Press Association reported the fatal strike amid tense conditions as authorities investigated the crime and pursued leads.
Mrs Florence E Atwood of Chicago writes that after three years of eczema and failure with several doctors she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for three months and is now fully cured. The note dated October 2 1905 is witnessed by L S Berger.
Cattle receipts 4400 steer and heifer prices quoted. Steers 5.00 to 6.15, cows 3.00 to 5.40, stockers 2.50 to 4.25, veals 5.40 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 21400 with lambs 7.00 to 7.80, yearlings 5.25 to 6.05, wethers 5.10 to 5.04, ewes 1.75 to 6.25. Hog receipts 4100, hogs and pigs mixed at 6.90 to 7.00, heavies 5.90 to 6.95.
Cattle receipts reach 26 000 with prices up about 10 cents. Prime beeves sell around 5 150 to 7.00. Hog receipts 35 000 with prices 10 percent higher, light hogs 6.30 to 6.60, mixed and heavy 6.50 to 6.67. Sheep receipts 24 000 with native lambs 4.90 to 7.66 and native sheep 3.25 to 5.78.
The United Fruit Company's steamer Admiral Sampson arrived in Boston from Port Antonio Jamaica with 25 American tourists aboard.
Washington January 21 The president Secretary Taft and Acting Secretary Bacon conferred at the White House on the Swettenham Davis incident at Kingston, addressing the diplomatic implications and seeking guidance on next steps.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for women and mothers, touting external and internal regimens to purify skin and treat inflammatory conditions in women, children, and adults. It claims benefits for pale, nervous, and run-down individuals and promotes the trio as a comprehensive health and beauty solution.
The Celtic, sent by the president with provisions for the stricken city, has returned to Guantanamo. Admiral Evans recalled it, citing Governor Swettenham's conduct as the reason.
About two hundred boys attended Sunday afternoon at the YMCA association rooms to hear Rev. E W Halpenny speak on The Best Pull. Mrs Eckert and Miss Barnard sang solos while Brewer T Clay played cornet. Bertram C Day, president of American Central Life Insurance, speaks next Sunday.
The secretary of State recorded filings Monday for Crescent Supply Co of Spencer with 10000 capital stock and directors Wills Whinery Orrie Fender and Thomas R. Coble. Fellwock Automobile & Manufacturing Co of Evansville with 20000 capital stock and directors R B Fellwock W E Fellwock and J F Fellwock.
John Rembo, longtime Big Four railroad employee and flagman at the W. Tenth Street crossing, died suddenly Sunday night of heart failure. He was 69 and lived with his daughter Mrs. Charles Metzel at 1506 Spruce Street. He fell ill after supper before a physician could arrive.
The House debated the Condo anti capital punishment measure as a special order on Monday afternoon. Representative Gus Condo spoke at length in favor of the bill, outlining its aims and emphasizing its moral considerations.
A historical city record lists multiple couples with addresses and newborns or deaths. It includes James and Dixie Anderson living at 1445 Booker st for a boy, Nora Prentsz at 367 Riley ave for a girl, and many other couples with varied street addresses and children. Several residents are noted by name with ages and causes of death such as cancer of uterus puerperal septicemia tuberculosis and other ailments. Building permits are recorded for Piel Bros. company with an addition and for Belt R. R. near stockyards. a wreck building project at Market st. and L. EB. & W. railway is also listed with a $5 409 and $50 valuation respectively.
The article discusses actions by the police chief in a force incident and remarks on Farrington being staggered and skin abrasions disputed. It argues the duty to act promptly by Mr. Metzger and notes criticism and fear among Russell and Petticord. It lauds Crown Hill cemetery as now populated by two of Indianapolis patrolmen.
The trial of Robert Metzger chief of police for assault and battery on John Farrington saw the defense move to submit the case to the jury without further argument. Dr W H Caldwell testified Farrington likely had a convulsive condition and noted alcohol could aggravate epilepsy, while Farrington had prior treatment under Caldwell.
Chicago grain prices show slight declines for wheat and corn with May and July contracts inching down. Hogs rise and pork and lard values improve. local receipts include 37 wheat cars, 486 corn cars, and 20 oats cars. No. 2 red winter and No. 3 yellow futures quoted with nearby close figures.
Wall Street opened with general gains as major issues moved up. Conda led with around 3 percent early strength, and Smelting Canadian Pacific St Paul and Kansas and Texas gained. Reading and Northern Pacific also rose, while Great Northern and Colorado Fuel showed gains amid a broad upbeat mood based on optimistic sources.
Indianap olis stock market notes hog receipts at 2.29 and prices 35 to 1 cents higher than Saturday. Top hogs reach 1.70 with most at 6.50 and up. Cattle demand seen improving for steer stock while less desirable types lag. Sheep offer limited. prices steady at prior close. Market closes quiet and steady, all gold.
On the local exchange this morning bids and asks for several issues remained spread apart. Union Traction common rose slightly to 35 cents though unchanged from last week’s close. Traction & Terminal moved up a point from last week’s closing bid. Vandalia Coal Company drawn interest with bids steady yet asks just below prior high listings. Market activity signals traders aim to close gaps to spur business. rest of list similar to last Friday.
Trading details show wheat firmer with Nos. 2 red at 5 to 75 cents, No. 3 red through billing, and No. 4 red at 6 cents. Corn firmer with several white and mixed grades, oats steady with multiple lots listed, hay prices for timothy and clover mixed, rye and various car counts totaling 50 to 10 car loads.
Rhode Island members of the D A R raised the money for a column in Continental Hall becoming the eighth state to contribute. The 13 original states were asked to contribute 2000 for this purpose.
Private detectives report no trace of J. H. Dorey missing master of exchequer for Knights of Pythias lodge No. 25 who left the city last week with 347.09 of lodge funds. It is alleged Dover took 10 from clubroom pool receipts on the lodge floor at Castle hall Ey Chiost as members express indignation.
In Indianapolis News report Corey allegedly fled with funds from poker t echies rather than pool tables. Castle Hall trustees dispute the claim asserting no poker games and defend two pool tables and several library tables inside the clubrooms. Porter and Harris deny missing funds and say Corey left with his letters and tax position in Michigan. Detectives will use the information gathered.
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