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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1906

Page

8

Union Traction In Limelight Amid Market Turbulence

The market press notes Union Traction and related rails near the center of attention as Northern Pacific gains 3% and Pacific Coast up 1% while steel issues retreat. Indiana unions and traction stocks show mixed demand with some brokers predicting a future rise, amid ongoing merger speculation and dividend debates.

Berippe-Mellme Press New York Jaw Pacife Pacific Coast St. Paul Ateeronda Jost Ceuvilian Pacific Atchison Amalgamated Copper Colorado Fuel Evn Timestone Orion Traction Indiana Union Onis Miercets Bal Cand Plein Il Ant Tobnero LS. Steeles Bee Central RT Sou Pacific Union Pac Wabash Brooklyn RT Seourtetas Met Japan Sis Galt Uke Angel Vis Central Trust Indianapolis Traction Kokomo Marion & Westorm American Central Life Ins. Co American Nationsl Bow Atlas Engine Works Belt Eommon Belt Railrand, Yidd Brown-Keteham Tran Capital National Bank Central ‘Trust Company Citzens’ Loan & Deposit Climax Coties & Iuking der Ga Columbia National Bank Delaware & Madison Co Farmero Trust Company Federal Milion Surety Co Keem Home Brewing Company Indiana Indiana National Bank Indiana Title Gum, & Loan Co Indiana Trust Company Indiana Vinton Traction Indianapolid Street Ralla Ind Kokema, Marin & Western Traction Law Bullaingarrock Marion Trust Company Merchants’ National Ban Martford & ¥ S Wayne New Telephone Cowayeposit Bank People’s Light Rank Fertilizer Reeves & Co Union National Bank Union Traction Care Union Traction Union ‘Trust Co van Camp Hardware Co Vandalia Coal Co Vandalia Coal Pfa Wasson Tate Union Thaction Se Inipatin & Pantornas Indisnapolis Gas Greenfield K. Ind Martinsville Northern Traction & Lnd. Street Railway Tynetion & Terminal Indianapolis Water Co Merchans H. & L Co Kew Telephone

Live Stock Receipts Show Mixed Indiana Market Tone

Indianapolis live stock report notes 5000 cattle and hog activity with rising hog prices near 70 to 75 cents per pound and strong demand for prime stock. Cattle demand remains fair with price strength on top grades while common grades meet limited supply and market ends near yesterday's quotes.

Indianapolis Pricva Havanne

France Likely to Block Venezuela by Naval Action

Washington reports indicate orders for a Caribbean blockade of Venezuela have been prepared at the Oval Office and sent to the squadron in Caribbean waters. The plan hinges on Venezuelan authorities response to an apology demanded over alleged mistreatment. if no timely response, French troops may be landed in Venezuela.

Scrippa-Meline Treas Wicely Venezuela

Saloonkeepers Fined for Liquor Violations

Thomas Johnson pleaded guilty in police court to selling liquor without a license and paid a fine and costs. John Comstock was fined and costs for selling liquor on Sunday. Abe Davis pleaded guilty to saloon conduct on a Sunday and violating a law, fined and costs in both cases.

Pines Thomas Johnson John Comstock Abe Davis Davideon

Wheat Futures Slip on Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat was quoted lower today on the Chicago Board of Trade with May opening at 50 and closing near 50 cents. Corn and oats also declined with May futures opening around 45 and closing around 43 and 52 respectively, reflecting a broad market weakness.

Chicago Board of Trade A.W. Thomson Chicago Jan Sto Mitee Sic Jay Buc Tie Bier Dyc Wie

Robison Denies Run For County Clerk Amid Treasurer Bid

Edward J. Robison declared on Tuesday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Marion County treasurer. Rumors that he would switch to county clerk were dismissed as unfounded, as other contenders for treasurer and clerk positions are shaping the crowded field. Gardner plans opposition for treasurer while clerk candidates include Leantrudull and deputy Witham, among others.

Edward J. Robison Marion County Jo.suph Clay Leantrdull Witham David Utd Albert EL Url Marion Olin James J. Rilngesley Bus Angsley Robison Fred Gardner

Music Moves a Jubilant Crowd in Dizzy Hall

An onlooker narrates a chaotic concert scene as a jovial, intoxicated admirer loudly heckles the band director. The baton swirls, the crowd cheers, and the band delivers a roiling finale as the playful chaos ends in encore demands and laughter.

Miners Debate Wage and Work Hours at Shamokin

The Shamokin miners convention discussed a 12% wage increase over the current scale, district expansion, and an eight hour day. President Mitchell announced a Feb 15 meeting with Indiana and Yonda operators to seek a wage and hours compromise amid operator opposition.

Mitchell Lewis Shamokin Meeet Gompers American Federation of Labor Indiana

Bezenah Hospitalized After Abierto Cit Incident

The text reports Andy Bezenah hospitalized after a confrontation involving Henry Vanner at an Indianapolis event. A local club seeks replacements after several high profile competitors were unable to compete. The fragmentary account mentions wires and a slashers reference, but details are unclear.

Bezenah Andy Bezinah Henry Vanner Indianapolia Abierto Cit

Recommendation on min­ing welfare body proposed

Aite worker committee urged to act on on demand protection against stampede strikes that shut mines for trivial causes and cost owners. Mine owners may back a stricter system to adjudicate feral troubles between employers and workers amid signals of wage increases above the 555 percent level.

Aite Aeale Bense

American Suit for Longworth

Washington society and tradesmen watch Hapresertative Longworth's marriage trousseau. The groom elect has reportedly purchased no foreign goods with domestic fabrics used for a new evening suit and shirts. Longworth declines press interviews as work on the wedding progresses.

Roosevelt New York Trousseau Longworth

Gas company in court over city rights to old property

George J Marott criticizes in federal court awaiting decision on whether the city has rights to the old Consum era property. If the court rules the city lacks control, subscribers may be compelled to pay and the plant could be sold to Citizens Gas. He notes an awkward situation but remains hopeful.

George J. Marott Citizens’ Gas Company Ciizens Ciizens' Gas Company Ta Bellows

Oregon Fatal Accident From Sitting On Pot

Special to the Sun reports a Lindenwood Tl resident named Jin, B Curio Hien ger, died after accidentally sitting on a hot stove pot in Ogle eminis. The incident occurred in Oregon and authorities note the fatal burn injuries.

Oregon He Jin Curio Hienger Lindenwood Ogle Eminis

Women and Girls Working In Shops Report

Annual report by Indiana factory inspector McAbee notes 10 438 workers in shops and factories. 9 and 312 percent rise from prior year with 414 women and girls. Two large male factories closed, boosting female share. 11 year olds found among workers. women and girls dominate department stores garments laundries cigar factories. Proposes restrictions on under 18 in cigar factories and limits on long hours for cash girls and messenger boys. Forty five boys injured. overall accidents not greatly decreased due to active inspection.

Boverhor Fietary McAnee Indiana McAbee Gila SteAver Eeah Giie

Boy Falls From Car in Indiana Farm Scene

Special to The Sun reports a 12 year old boy Grebenfield Indiana fell from the top of a box car while playing, breaking an arm and suffering internal injuries, after being kicked by a mule. Virgil Granger aged 1 was kicked near the head and body and left in critical condition. George Hartman and brother fined at Comb City for game law violations. An advertisement touts Nood's Sarsaparilla claiming cures for catarrh and blood purification amid a police report of a seizure near St Louis.

Grebenfield Ind Jan Damner Spencer Montgomery Virgil Granger George Wartman Rreq Atartman Lindianapolta Jnectee WLW Stader Combis Sdal Jawa George Hartman Nood Fred Hartman St. Louis Cromaing

Twain attacks hypocritical Christian morals at Carnegie Hall

Mark Twain blasts what he calls two separate Christian morals during a Booker T. Washington gathering at Carnegie Hall. He accuses private virtue on 363 days while public morals fund tax demands for public power, condemning politicians and churchgoers who vote for party leaders despite misdeeds.

Scripps MoRar Crew Association New York Mark Twain Booker T. Washington Carnegie Hall Twain Moses

Mystery in Death of Girl Ostrom Near Grand Rapids Wis

Special to The Sun Grand Rapids Wis reports the death of 18 year old Lally Ostrom found beside a county road between Wood and Tortage counties. The body was discovered in a secluded spot about 12 miles from Grand Renida. A murder mystery grips the case as authorities expect an inquest in Neckoosa where her parents reside.

Grand Rapids Wis Swithody Lally Ostrom Yeaturday Wood Tortage H. B. Ostram Frienls Grand Renida Neckoosa

Rockefeller Endows University of Chicago Gift to Endowment

Rockefeller has added a large gift to the University of Chicago, providing 1,450,000 dollars for endowment. A portion will be used for current expenses, while the rest, about 1,000,000, will be held in trust for Mrs. William R. Harper, widow of the university president.

Chicago John DB. Rockefeller Milthers University of Chicago Espense Willam R. Harper

Failure at Pittsburg voluntary assignment filed

The Gart ner company s of the local stock exchange made a voluntary assignment to A. Steele liabilities totaling $190,000. The action, noted in Pittsburg Pa, occurred in January as the firm faced financial difficulties.

Pittsburg SeriapmMeline Prev Association Gartner Companys Focal A. Steele

Incorporations Show Varied Capital Stock Changes

Multiple historic entries indicate new incorporations in Indiana regions with varied capital stocks. Martins Novelty in South Bend lists 19 000 BE with several named incorporators. Terre Haute Athletic Club shows a roster of members. Meyer Brother Company notes a stock increase. Jeffersonville wholesale grocers file certificate increasing capital from 50 000 to 300 000.

Martins Novelty Company Routh Bend Capital BE. J. Fogarty W. Martin George J. Murefin Wiliam A. Melnerny Ai C. Defrees Jatayette Grocery Julius P. Michael Julius Botlayitz Sion Cohn Marcy Kahn Terre Haute Athletic Club Gounell Hugh O'Donnell Dennis Hea Joseph O'Mara Albert Sheasmd Lockwood Incorporstory Meyer Hrother Company of & iWaynr Honlmce Wetter Ranpany Whelesale Grocers Jeffersonville

Frightful gas tank rescue as two men save workers

At the Faldenapulla Gas Company plant two heroes, Harry Cook and Nicholas Schwering, rescued Lanahan and Murphy from a tar tank amid deadly gas. Lanahan died, Murphy survived but gravely injured. both workers were taken to the hospital.

John Lanahon Theodore Murphy Fadtenapulla Gas Company Peng Tyanta Bouthats John Janahan Lanahan Waa Ove Ieroes Ble Iend Lanahan Stretye Harry Cook Nicholas Schwering Cook Beliwarte Murphy Lani Lachine Janke

Will Talk Insurance Informal Ducker at Commercial Club

At a clerk Wednesday evening Lie Commercial club will host an informal meeting where the insurance question will be discussed. Property holders and interested persons are asked to be present as opinions are expected to vary. Water supply pressure and new methods of fire protection will be examined.

Clork

Steamer Lee Goes Down Near Tiptonsie Tenn

Memphis dispatch reports the steamer Lee sank yesterday near Tiptonsie Tennessee while plying between Cincinnati and Memphis. No lives lost. The vessel carried a heavy cargo and developed a large hole in the hull before sinking slowly.

Lee Memphis Tenn Tiptonsifie Omaway

McCall’s Horses Sold at Auction in New York

New York January sale of carriages and horses once owned by John A. McCall, former president of a life insurance company, held to keep details secret by Mondoran & Co carriage makers. The net auction value was about $600 for property valued at roughly double that.

Sergaeuenar New York Jan John A. Mc Call New York ‘Lite Insurange Company Mondoran & Co

Four rear admirals among dead in Brazilian warship explosion

In Rio de Janeiro report, two men were killed when the warship Aquidaban exploded at Fort Jacarepaguá. Four rear admirals are among the dead, with only one dozen bodies recovered.

Rio Janeiro Brasil Fort Jacarepauga

Settlement Talks End Amid Court Bid by Gates

Julie Meanster recused Tuesday from pursuing a settlement with Edward Gates over damages claimed by Mrs. Catherine Skelly against the company. The judge noted the weak prospects of the out of court deal and warned the settlement could fail if any party rescinds it, undermining the statutory safeguards.

Julie Meanster Tadhuninolts Edward Gates Mra Catherina Skelly Damanges

House committee to vote on railroad rate bill today

The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee will vote on submitting the railroad rate bill with bills to the house again postponed. A private meeting is planned to seek unanimous support from both majority and minority, with differences deemed technical and wording to clarify the establishment of a maximum reasonable rate.

Ington Jan —Tae

Davis Held for Trial in Pryvieis Vaive Case

Meripps Meline team Aannetatinn VII AGH Jun wt Judge hyayar YSN Todig rendered its decision. The judge refused to call on the indictment Tusnioet Wilt 4, the manager, date to next term.

Davis Meripps-Meline Team Aannetatinn VII Agh Hyayar Ysn Todig Pryieis

It Costs Nothing To Try Miles Heart Cure

An advertisement claims Miles Heart Cure relieves weak or diseased hearts. It recounts a testimonial from a patient named Thomas Sandusky who supposedly gained weight and improved after using the product. The pitch urges readers with chest pain or breath trouble to try a bottle and promises a refund if not satisfied.

Feur Miles Adore Igor Miles Medical Zind Thomas Sandusky

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