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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
8
A market overview highlights strong conditions with American Locomotive and Colorado Fuel and Iron among leading issues. The report notes robust activity across rail and energy sectors, signaling investor confidence amid fluctuating demand and industrial demand dynamics.
Light receipts and firm prices mark the week end in Indianapolis hogs with uneven Saturday trading and a steady close. Cattle and calves show quiet activity with strong demand for choice stock, while Western markets trade mixed. New York stocks rise modestly as Amalgamated Copper and Union Pacific move, with general declines from recent highs.
Unlisted stocks and multiple commodity listings show mixed movements in wheat, corn, copper, and paper products. News covers grain grades, inspections, car totals, and weekly flour output, with livestock markets from Chicago and East Buffalo noting steady to higher trends in hogs and cattle.
The Financial World offers stock market forecasts and investment guidance. It touts past accuracy in calls on Heading Amalgamated Copper Union Pacific and steel stocks, promotes free sample copies, and claims to help readers avoid scams while delivering timely, factual analysis from Chicago.
In Ithaca New York a union driven corporation forms to operate a woodworking plant in competition with existing mills. The new firm will hire only union men and exclude nonunion workers, challenging the open shop stance of local operators.
City record shows births for Richard and Bie Stroy and several others with locations such as Fifteenth and Ashland. Death notices include James Meikle and Louis S Styler among names and ages, with causes like pneumonia and endocarditis. Also listed are corporate filings for The Salem Oil and Gas Company and The Oblekineon Loan Company, with incorporators and capital details. Building permits and paper making note add a historic market context.
Fire killed Samuel Houston in her residence in South Boston Ind yesterday. Clothing caught fire from a coal stove. Fire crews battled flames but she died at the scene, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the blaze.
Chicago board opening shows pressure on grain with feeble buying. May wheat sells near 85140, July and other contracts mixed. oats and corn show variable strength. World shipments and Australian exports noted while pork futures apply weak demand. Live stock prices listed for Chicago market.
Special to The Star Washington January so Theoiore Shonts chairman of the family company committee who served a term as president of the Clover Leaf railroad testifies before a congressional subcommittee on Unter Oceanic canals. He says he receives 12000 a year as Clover Leaf president and 18000 as canal administrator but provides no service in return and claims company officials consult him. The admission appears connected to broader examinations of canal administration and railroad operations.
Alina Lauck a one year old girl of Indiana, daughter of A O Lauck, lost her voice from smoke inhalation during the family home fire two weeks ago. While Jehid was rescued by a fireman, Alina remained unconscious and shows little hope of ever regaining spoken speech. Mrs Lauck remains bedridden after jumping from a second story window. the rest of the family has recovered.
The Southwest miners and operators met at Masonie Hall in Washington on Saturday to continue wage discussions. J. L. Parsney of Kansas City chaired, Robert Gilmore of Kansas City and George Maus held secretary roles as delegates pressed for a wage increase while operators urged cost reductions. A split loomed as both sides debated prosperity sharing and production costs.
A talented young violinist, daughter of an immigrant family, rose from busking in streets to win a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She later studied under Sevelek, earning praise and preparing for a major concert tour in Indiana with Mrs. Utran directing.
Revelations from Washington allege attempts to influence Packers trials. Reporters tied to the affair include Bhwell of City Press and Hasler of Inter Ocean. Attorney Murczynski and others face scrutiny as the grand jury pursues the case amid a presidential public correspondence order.
Pupils of Mise Kame Rodenberger and Burl Percy Turks will present two recitals featuring Jimi Gate Mark Murphy Mildred Grosh Edin Amon Ruth Day Ruth Amith Myelle Kraft Derky Suilley Bou lah Dresavtie Hoxtly Meek Julin Nieber Ruth Solsrove Ruth Jewell Ola Cayier Hazel Shepherd and others. Miss Hava Rodenberger urges support with a second program led by Miss Gertrud Albrecht and numerous named participants planned for Friday night February date.
Washington's June report outlines Beveridge pushing the statehood bill swiftly as Townsend of Michigan leads Republican debate focused on the railroad subsidy and tobacco duties. Senate talks on ship subsidies and Panama Canal management are also noted with anticipated committee actions and potential amendments.
London reports indicate Liberal gains with early returns showing larger support across constituencies. Conservatives and Nationalists also increase votes, while some parties face declines but overall shifts suggest a reshaped House.
A special meeting of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks head to be held at the Forest City hotel in Cleveland Saturday. The gathering aims to organize action on proposed rate legislation with a committee including Charles Ke Merers of Toledo and A Ta Beebe of Bussie to draft resolutions. President Wilbur Bragging of the BR C expected to attend.
Riverside draws park budget focus as opponents warn other parks risk neglect. Board members question last year’s concert reception, noting smaller crowds and limited private funding. Proposals include more free options and delaying new attractions while Riverside gains priority amid city politics.
William H. Williams, clerk of the Court of Public Works under the Holzman administration, accepted a post as special agent for the Cleveland Street Lighting company to secure new contracts. The Lexan Street Lighting company holds the Indianapolis gas and naphtha street light contract.
The article notes a new county auditor race in Hepublic County, with dairyman Lancaster possibly being persuaded to run and brother‑in‑law of Joseph Keating. Robert Urson has already announced for county auditor on the Republican ticket, while incumbent Cyrus J. Clark is unlikely to seek renomination.
Special to The Sus Hammond Ind Jan John Andere Bun seven year old hanged yesterday in woodshed. He had read in the newspaper that Dr Orler advocated chlorofluenti nguid men and decided to commit suicide. He sent word to a friend that he was too old to live.
Governor releases report charging former Wat auditor David J Sherrick with collecting about $1 000 in taxes that should have gone to the state treasury The investigation notes unpaid insurance fees delayed interest and misreported collections totaling over 61 070 79 plus interest The committee contrast with prior figures and set out amounts owed as the case moves toward settlement and review by those handling the accounts
The special investigating committee and the state officer compiled reports on Sherrick and the auditor’s office. The text outlines comparsions of charges, settlements, interest, and adjustments, noting minor errors and potential future changes to interest calculations.
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