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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
8
The New York market opened soft with a weak tone across cereals and securities. Amid scattered bids and narrow advances, Indianapolis and regional issues show mixed moves as traders price in March assessors’ activities and expect renewed pressure on prices.
Fire destroyed North College dormitory at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut, housing 25 rooms. Students escaped with only the clothing on their backs as flames started in the attic, gutting the building and forcing evacuation.
Hon Francis Roots of Canniter wifle considers running for governor as reformers shape the state government lineup. Joseph Geubbs seeks state statistician, with plan to tour the state to explain his value. A new Fort Wayne route opens linking Bluffton and Indianapolis with through cars added.
Real estate transfers list Ian H Wilson to Mara Colombia and H Henrietta C Reyer to Ayne Fine berk with parcels described and prices 2000 and 7900. Also notes Jota 7 and Jota 10 blocks in Manapolis. Livestock section reports March 1 receipts with hogs 4500, sheep and cattle price movements, market steady with demand strong and prices rising slightly. A cough remedy incident at the state house describes two boys discovering a medicine bottle suspected poisonous. doctor confirmed it was a cough remedy.
Market notes show open lower with increased offerings and cautious buying. Wheat and corn futures edged down with May and July contracts lower across several grain grades. Livestock and produce prices mixed with pork and lard quoted higher, while oats and other cereals weakened amid selling pressure. Revival meetings at Trinity Cong are drawing attention as Dr Saunders speaks on salvation and a new church building project gains momentum.
Washington March 1 The subcommittee of the House Postoffices and Post Roads Committee neared completion on a bill fixing post office department appropriations at about 192 million dollars, ten million more than the last appropriation. The bill includes sweeping changes in methods and a provision to ship only actual mail matter through the government. Rural free delivery funding rises to about 328 million dollars, an eight million dollar increase from last year.
The State Department received a dispatch from Consul General Rogers in Shanghai stating Americans in Nanchang are safe and that the refugee has arrived at Kiaktann according to the report. The message confirms safety and movement of the group amid uncertain conditions.
The $1,000,000 collateral trust note of the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton railroad in receivership is due today. Noteholders report that interest will likely default as no funds were furnished by receiver Judson Harmon at Central Trust Company where interest is payable. A significant portion of the notes is held abroad.
Shippers led by JW Winkle & Co petition the railroad commission to review freight charges on seaboard grain shipments west of Indianapolis on the Peoria Division. They claim a two cent per hundredweight disadvantage vs the Chicago division for similar distances, arguing competition with Chicago routes forces higher costs. The commission seeks action from the B L Four line and may escalate to the interstate commerce commission if not corrected.
Maggie Scanlin seeks separation in superior court alleging years of abuse and constant foul language by her husband. She notes they married in 1915 and have lived unhappily since. The complaint claims attempts to poison her and requests a writ of separation.
Mire Wynkoop seeks to set aside a conveyance of 8000 North of real estate to the defendant Adrian Wynkoop. She alleges her late husband’s spirit dictated the transfer through a medium, and that a June 19, 19 tow deed was signed under spiritualist influence. Attorney Ask H Boulden, also a Spiritualist, represented her.
Bedford Indiana March 1 Judge Wilson overruled a new trial motion in the case of James Jones convicted of grand larceny and he was sentenced to two to 14 years in prison Jones served as town marshal of Mitchell and robbed Andrew J Marlow a prisoner of something not specified in readable text
In Terre Haute Indiana a gas explosion killed 5 year old Beat Rice Osborn and fatally injured 7 year old Lizzie Osborne while they played with four gas cans.
ABV YORK March 1 Wall Street reports George J Gould plans to transfer control of Colorado Fuel and Iron to United States Steel. The deal would shift ore traffic to Pittsburg via Great Northern Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Wabash lines. J Morgan & Co trustees reportedly hold Colorado Fuel and Iron pending completion of the arrangement.
Tony Hiray, a Japanese man, became the first person of his race convicted of burglary in Chicago. He confessed to Judge Hretano that he stole a coat from his employer George Lederer and was sent to the bridewell.
City officials discuss court rulings and appeals as March set trials loom. Judge Anderson overrules a motion in Genevra Warbin case. damages awarded to plaintiff total multiple judgments. company plans appeal. City clerk announces new deputy James Lamkin. hospital steward Garratt H. Bhover to audit other hospitals. Mayor Bookwalter threatens veto of dog and rat pound ordinance costing 33000. Humane Society reports on police humane work. Civic groups seek seeds for flower program and a fall power show. Washington Republican Club forms with officers elected. Marion club nominates regular ticket. election slated March 14. Navy ward incident noted. Mrs Dorman tidbits.
Hartford City March 1 The Landis camp builds a strong effort for a majority of Blackford county delegates amid intraparty friction with A G Lupton of Hartford City opposing him in the Eleventh District. Lupton leads in Blackford and has momentum in Montpelier, while Landis loyalists rally around his cause and Dispatcher Geiseler defends the Gate.
List of births with names and addresses followed by deaths, marriages, and building permits. Names include Mayme M Harrison Edward Sirmes Robert Gordon and others. residences span Villa Woods NorthWestern and Arlington. includes tuberculosis and other causes, public notices, and permit values such as 1162 Villa 125 Woods central.
Senator Marek Dediver defends the railroad rate policy and Hepburn bill in a heated senate debate. He criticizes opponents like Foraker and Elkins while asserting he speaks for three million people and seeks government reform aligned with administration aims. He notes public agitation and broad support from a key party branch.
The article reports Japan constructing a new warship that will eclipse any afloat, surpassing the British Dreadnaught. Japanese experts studied the Dreadnaught’s construction and incorporated new ideas into the forthcoming vessel, signaling a major naval advancement.
The McCurdy family left Morristown and sailed on the steamer Amerika for Europe. Richard A Atee Curds, former president of Southal Life Insurance, and his son-in-law Louis A. Thebaud of Charles H. Raymond & Co, with their wives, occupied the imperial suite. The voyage follows recent tensions in the insurance circle and a domestic dispute involving Thomiy Tettlow.
Charles Bronson was knocked down and robbed of wages near Washington Street. He regained consciousness after being taken to City Hospital and later described the assault to police. His roommate Bert Owens found him unconscious and called for help.
Articles of Incorporation filed with the secretary of state on Thursday note a Knights of Pythias chapter in Ellettsville with trustees H E Marshall and T J Sweesy among others. Richmond Cream Company lists stock at 5000 and directors including Walter Commons and Charles C. Commons. An ad touts Kidney health products and blood purification with claims of skin improvement.
Michael Finn announces his intent to apply at the Marion county Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. The business is located at No 49 South West Street in Center Township Marion County Indiana within Room 17 by 2 feet fronting West on Veer Street.
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