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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Rise Amid Mixed Openings

In New York March 6, Wall Street opened higher with Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania gaining 1 each, Rock Island up 4, Missouri Kansas & Texas up, St Paul up 1, Northern Pacific higher, while Canadian Pacific, Consolidated Gas and others slipped. After a cautious first hour, gains spread, with many issues advancing 1 to 1 1 4. Liquidation lessened, though Canada Pacific slid 5 points. heavy losses persisted in New York Central St Paul Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, yet midday figures showed slight gains over yesterday. Government bonds unchanged, other bonds down. The Hillsteens remained firm.

Scripps-McRae Prean Association New York Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania Railway Rock I Iniand Missouri, Kansas & Texas St. Paul Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific Consolidated Gas Long Commission House Hillsteens Josses New York Central Union Pacific Southern Pacific

Chicago Produce prices shown by press association

Chicago March 6 Butter-Creamery extra 31c Egge-Extras 18c Cheese-Twins K Poultry-Turkeys We chickens Mige ducks 17%cheese $5.0007.50 per dozen.

Chicago Scrippa-McRae Press Association

Cincinnati cattle market report from March six 1906

Cincinnati Ohio cattle receipts reach 520 while hogs at 1426 benefit from higher demand. Steers range from 5.35 to 6.50 with better grades, calves vary around 4. Hogs rise to 7.25 to 7.30 for good to choice, mixed packers at 7.18. Sheep receipts steady with lambs fetching 7.6 to 9.7, extra offered at 5.2.

Cincinnati. O

Chicago cattle and hog market results for March six

Chicago reports cattle receipts around 1000, prices steady to firm for prime beef and feeders. Hog receipts rise with mixed loads trading around 9 to 10 dollars, while sheep receipts near 10,000 show a 10 cent uptick for natives and western lambs. Canned and Texas entries noted with varied values.

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Report

Pittsburg Pa market note from Marehi Cattle and Buppiv shows steady high, with cattle at 570 to 604, prime 5.50 to 5.65, sheep and lambs mixed quality 4.50 to 7.70, hog receipts and prices around 7.30 for prime and 4.40 to 4.50 for middling.

Pittsburg Secripps-Menae Press Marehi —Caitlhe Medhuns Wud Pias

Market Prices and Grain Terms From Local Ledger

A fragmentary list shows corn prices at 45, shelled oats 4164, a sheaf oats value, and straw at 84 ex, millet at 13 00, hay timothy, with mixed weapon cages and references to dates on the 19th. The text is garbled but indicates agricultural commodities and implied market terms.

Produce market report from Perley New York

March 6 market notes list pork prices from $18.50 to $19.00 and butter and eggs values. Lard and tallow quotes appear with mixed regional references and unclear dairy product notes from state dairies and creamery sources.

New York Western

Tragic Carlisle Indian Baseball Player Inheritance Case

Ruth Burgin aged four at Capitol avenue died after drinking acid in her home Tuesday night amid rumors her mother had sought solace from Charles Roberts, a Carlisle Indian baseball player. Drs Reeves and Oburn attempted to aid her but she died hours later.

Louis Bernard Charles Roberts Carlisle Indian Baseball Tean Sivts Fev Bart Roberts Wr. Reeves Samuel Oburn

Senate Passes House Bill Restricting Insurance Payouts

Senate approved House Bill 527 requiring domestic life insurers to pay only on vouchers stating purpose. The measure, tied to a local insurer probe alleging lobbying payments, drew 34 votes to 5 with Black Roemler Strange Wickwire and Forkner voting no. Senator Roemler questioned equal application to others, while Kittinger defended legitimate lobbying.

Senate General Assembly Kittinger Roemler Black, Roemler, Strange, Wickwire and Forkner

Twelve Passengers Hurt In Chestnut Street Collision

Louisville dispatch reports two cars collided at Chestnut and thelbysts today. One vehicle was nearly cut in two. Twelve passengers were injured, several gravely. Authorities investigated the crash and identified minor injuries among bystanders.

Scrippr-Meline Prees Associatt Louisville, Ky Chestnut and Thelbysts

Hog and cattle receipts steady amid strong hog demand

Indianapolis report shows hog receipts at 7,500 and cattle 1,000 with hogs selling mainly from 7.06 to 7.19 and best hogs at 7.15. Cattle demand remained solid for fat cows and heifers while steer flesh and quality were second choices. sheep offered were quickly placed as the market stayed steady and unchanged.

Indianapolis

Local Securities Exchange Meeting Yields Mixed Updates

Local stock exchange members traveled to Anderson for the annual Indiana Union Traction company stockholders meeting. The session showed bids on all securities, with ask prices raised, signaling a more hopeful holder viewpoint. Morning quotations showed few changes as Kokomo, Marion & Western slipped one point on ten shares at 35, and a block of American Central Life at 126 was sold after months of bids.

Stock Exchange Anderson Indiana Union Traction Company Bhaca Kokomo, Marion & Weartern Woshares American Central Life

March cattle and sheep receipts at East Buffalo market

Scripps McRace Press Association reports East Buffalo market receipts for March cattle 173 with steady prices. Veals 24.30 to 24.50. Sheep receipts 3,000 with 16 cent rise. best lambs 7.75 to 7.90, yearlings 5.00 to 8.75, wethers 5.75 to 6.00, ewes 5.00 to 5.25, mixed sheep 3.00 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 2,250 with higher totals. workers heavy and mixed grades 7.85 to 7.40, pigs 7.40 to 7.50.

Chicago West S.A Scripps-McRace Press Association East Buffalo

Walk-Over boot shop opens in Indianapolis

An ornamental opening for the Walk-Over store on Pennsylvania Street marks the Indianapolis debut of George F. E. Keith Company Walk-Over shoes. The new shop joins London Paris Berlin New York locations, under J Porter Patterson who brings deep experience from Cleveland’s Walk-Over shop.

Indianapolis George EF. Keith Laondon Paris Berlin New York E. M. Hutchinson

Many Amendments Pass Senate On Woodfills Bill Vote

In a late senate session on Wednesday, Representative Woodfills public repository bill was approved after numerous amendments. The chamber planned a special order for Thursday to read the bill, with debate intense and motions to reprint. The vote, at 12 50, saw Beardsley Bland Cox Crumpacher Diarre Farber Forkner Gonner Taina Goodwine Plankins Kimbrough Whirkinay Wittinger King Kordine Mc Callum Metain Mattingly Mock Moore of Fayette Moore of Putram Moss Parks of Marshal Pearson Pelzer Roemler Springer Stephenson Strange Tyndall Wickwire voting yes, while Bingham Hanna Kistler MacDowell Parks of Clark Patterson ranke Shaf er and Wood of Jackson voted no.

Miller Senate Phose Beardsley Bland Cox Crumpachor Diarre Farber Forkner Gonner- Taina Goodwine Plankins Kimbrough Whirkinay Wittinger King Kordine McCallum Met’ain Mattingly Mock Moore Fayette Putram Moss Parks Marshal Pearson Pelzer Roemler Springer Stephenson Strange Tyndall Wickwire Bingham Hanna Kistler MacDowell Clark Patterson Ranke Shafer Wood Jackson

Wheat and grain futures ease as Chicago market closes lower

Chicago March 6 wheat prices slipped with May at 75 3 4 to 75 5 8 cents and July around 76 to 74 8 3. Corn opened down then recovered to around 46 1/4 to 46 3/4 for May and July while oats rose slightly. Hog products softened with May pork nearing 16.50 to 16.75 and lard near 9.82 to 9.00. Local receipts showed 29 cars wheat, 20 corn, 124 oats.

Chicago Titge Wwtse

Grain Market Teems With Mixed Bids and Billing Terms

The report lists various wheat and corn grades with billing terms and prices, noting through billing and nominal valuations. It records multiple car counts across white, mixed, and yellow lots, plus oats and hay offerings and inspection statuses.

Dilee Doe Winnie tHe Maer Thrauel Dee der Thretosh Hay Timothy Timoths

Thaw Trial Testimony Mixes Law and Personal Grief

The trial features Mrs. Thaw's emotional recounting of Thanksgiving church memory and his alleged obsession with a young woman. Jerome questions witnesses, including Dr. Wagner, seeking to prove insanity or intoxication, while spectators note Rattling Nelson’s courtroom presence as Thaw’s case continues.

Jerome Wagner Tr. Tans Stanford Whitie Ics Tr. Wagner Ratthage Nelson Pugiliss Trradel Ettention Nelson Busine Flo Battling Thiw Thin

Uncle Joe Goes on Trip to Europe with Congress

Special to The Sun from New York reports eight members of Congress led by Speaker Cannon embarked aboard a steamship heading to Europe to meet dignitaries and discuss policy. The delegation includes Williams of Mississippi and Sherman of New York among others with Secretary Sherman traveling aboard. They are set to depart on April 2 aboard the liner.

New York Diaveh Congress Pude Joe’ Cannon Pct Minnesota Bhenis Laoetidetslager New Jersey Thaenens Ieversman Ar Sherman Theswill

Governor McCullough bill moves to executive fate

The McCullough bill, aimed at stripping governors of some appointment powers and altering city election control, awaits the governor’s action as several bills advance in the week. Governor’s secretary said action unclear Wednesday, with reports of delay and a push to deliver the measure at 9 am. Supporters allege a conspiracy by Speaker Emmett Branch and J Monroe Fitch against the measure. Representative Garrard filed a resolution to compel delivery to the governor by Wednesday morning.

McCulbeargh Emmett F. Branch J. Monroe Fitch Garrard House

Lawmakers back reference department bill at state library

The Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Goodwine to create and fund a legislative reference department in the state library with an annual appropriation of 4000 dollars. One representative warned of trimmed bills but the measure passed 70 to 10 and awaits the governor's signature.

Lester

KEPT UP THE WORK YWCA BUILDING FUND UPDATE

The YWCA building fund reached 10426 at noon Wednesday with contributions from citizens committee 1000 Ladies committee 5356 Men's committee 6925 and mail sources 165 Subscriptions announced include W EL Hayward 200 Louis Levey 500 Mrs S RR Holt 500 F J Boster 400 Archibald Cleaver Co 500 Atkins Co 500 Indianapolis Water Co 500 Knight & Gillson 500.

Citizens’ Committee W. EL Hayward Louis Levey Tad Pall Mrs. S& RR. Holt Wc F. J. Boster Archibald-Cleaver Co Aeaee BON Indianapolis Water Company Knight & Jillsom Cccasnvese Vcesve

Fairbanks Host to State Legislature Guests

Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks will entertain the state legislature at his home on North Meridians Wednesday and Thursday nights. Mrs. John Wesley Timmons, back from Washington with her father, will assist in the reception.

N. Meridians John Wesley Timmons Washington

Six to Die on Gallows in Tower Court Sentences

In a Tower court ruling, defendants including Martin Paulsgrose, Thomas yay, Aneleek Brooks Boone, and David feng were each sentenced to death or related penalties. The court affirmed judgments on all cases, with details varying by charge and period.

Jereerson Martin Paulsgrose Andrew Eeu Tiomas Yay Aneleek Brooks Boone Eeu Tren Jefe MM Creare David Feng Tower Court

Dead birds found in forest near Jasoyville

Miners discover 200 dead birds on Tess tran half an acre of ageind in a forest near Jasoyville. Nun marks suggest cause of death as birds fill surrounding trees with chattering calls.

Editor in gun incident at Hartisan County News

Special to The Sen. Missohooed Valeacy reports editor Meerek Ja Y. Sniff of Hartisan County News faced an attempted assault by wrestler Martin Brundage who sought to whip the editor over a partisan issue. Hostler Sait surrendered to the sheriff.

Missohooeed Valeacy Fa. Meerek Ja.y. Sniff Hartisan County News Wrest Martin Brundage Ane Oartidle Sait

Walcott Arrested in Court On Drunkenness Charge

Former world welterweight champion Joe Walcott sat on a court bench after arrest on drunkenness. He challenged the court about missing funds, showing only a display of ivory teeth as his response. Walcott has a history of courtroom appearances, previously described as a fashion plate.

Medional Court Walcott Wet Walcott Joe Walcott

Copper Wire Theft Plague Hits Indianapolis Traction

A gang targets trolley and telephone wires amid copper price rises. Thieves cut 300 feet of trolley wire on Weh Miehi Sau Street and remove Central Union Telephone wires on W Morris Street near White River. Police seek arrests as road and phone service suffer. repairs needed and no rubber-tired bogies seen.

Indianapolis Sau

Move for Rhodius Transfer Under Court Jurisdiction

George Rhodius is ordered moved likely to a suburb or nearby town after a Tuesday conference among Judge Allen and physicians Dr. Hutchins and Dr. Wimbertin. The court grants removal within its jurisdiction, with Mrs. Elma Dare Rhodius accompanying him. A nurse change is requested amid objections from some lawyers concerned for the estate.

George Rhodius Rhodius

Mansion debate over six dollar appropriation for Old Homestead

Wednesday the Indiana House debated preserving a historic mansion linked to William Henry Harrison. Supporters urged keeping the structure against its planned demolition for a mill yard while opponents cited other state property and native residence sites. The bill failed by a vote of 40 to 0, with laughter and distraction noted during proceedings in Vincennes.

William Henry Islaring Vincennes Cam James Garrard Thess Burton Green Gre Kelley

Was Uncle Sam Buncoed by the Standard Oil Case

Charges filed with the treasury department allege that the Standard Oil Company defrauded Uncle Sam in the Philippines by evading duties on oil shipped from the United States in 1907. The case centers on oil shipments and tariff evasion allegations tied to the Philippine operations.

SeTippe-McRae Presa Association Washington Treasury Department United States Philppines

Saved the Crows House Bill Kill Protests by Farmers

The house on Wednesday blocked a bill to place a bounty on each crow killed in the state. Farmers protested the slaughter arguing crows do more good than harm and urged restraint.

Davis trial opens over 69 deaths at Iroquois theater

In Danville West Virginia March 6 the Will J Davis former Iroquois theater Chicago manager faces manslaughter charges linked to 69 deaths when a December 36 1908 fire destroyed the theater. State attorney Buckingham asserts Davis owned the theater and failed to ensure safety measures and proper compliance.

Will J. Davis Iroquois Chicago Theo Cook County Davis Vive Ft. Blacksom Puckingham Will J. Paris

Behrman Boys On Trial For Begging In Juvenile Court

Nathan and Robert Behrman aged 10 and 12 were taken into charge by the Jewish Federation after juvenile court officers found them abroad late at night, sometimes as late as 2 a.m., while awaiting promised care.

Nathan Robert Behrman Jewish Federation

Ruef Bond Forfeited in Extradition Case in San Francisco

In San Francisco Judge Dunne’s court Abe Ruef failed to appear and his second bond of 50000 was forfeited. Ruef and Mayor Schmitz faced charges of extorting money from French restaurant keepers. The two bonds total 190000 and Ruef’s whereabouts remain unknown to the court.

San Francisco

Woman Fatally Injured on Brooklyn Bridge Trolley

Mrs. Jacob Parbridge wife of Mig Turbridge of Gen. 4leLerrs stam was killed on the Brooklyn border when a trolley car cut her person during an afternoon accident after being jolted from a car she rode in with her husband and her father in law Capt William P Pumbridge U U S S A retired proprietor of the St George hotel in Brooklyn was named in the report

New York Mintrest Jacob Parbridge Mig. Turbridge

Elks Minstrels Improve on Second Night at English's

The Elks second minstrels performance at English's Opera House showed performers more at home and the show ran smoothly. Local jokes and topical songs drew good laughter while a patriotic medley and flag tableau closed the act. Notable numbers included Honeymoon and The Mormon Coon among others. The finale is set for Wednesday night.

Elks’ Minstrels Opera House Wiliam Pare Sons J. Russell Powell Wells W. Maiden Peter Travers Olison Hayes Harry Steer

Clergy Lead Petition to Oust Assistant Secretary Geacon

Burlington Iowa episode reports Pastor Mareh J. Phegee Nabeth Osborne of the First Congregational Church organizing a petition urging President Roosevelt to dismiss Assistant Secretary of State Robert Geacon. The move follows claims Geacon attended a Stanford White dinner linked to the Abe "girl in the pie" incident.

Burlington Mareh J. Phegee Nabeth Osborne First Congregational Chur Roosevelt Robert Geacon Stanford White

Two Trainmen Killed In Copper Belt Runaway

Bingham Utah March 6 The engineer Lyreh and fireman McDermott were killed and three trainmen injured this morning when a ore train on the Copper Belt branch of the Denver and Rio Grande railway ran away.

Scrippa-MecRae Press Association Bingham Utah Lyreh McDermott Copper Belt Denver & Rio Grande Railway

Janet Beecher to Appear at English’s Matinee and Night

Miss Brecker and a cast member from The Herder Pedro Pequor will appear at English’s venue this Saturday for a matinee and the evening show. Attendees are advised to arrive early for seating.

Janet Beecher Miss Brecker Englise Pete

Births and Marriages in City Records 2012 NYC

City records show births including a girl at 2012 New York Street and multiple families with listed parents. A sequence of marriages follows including Lowry Attest and Casey Neil among others, with building permits filed for repairs and dwellings at addresses such as Twenty-fourth and Bellet and North Western Ave. The noisy OCR lists numerous names, places, and addresses.

Fuchard Lowry Josie Attest John Casey Bridger Oo Neil Willam A. Tingles Silary G. Wheeler Charles E. Dan Wilson B.C Yoo Qm Morgue O Deesen St HSF P. Haldawas Garnes-ave S100 Foo Company

Boat Fire Aboard Scrippa Sechae Presa Association Vessel

A New York bound steamer from China and Japan fought a northwest gale when a fire broke out in the forward hold. Captain and crew flooded the hold to flood water wash in as hoses battled the blaze. After three days, the ship righted, bulkheads breached, 200 chests of tea dumped overboard, and $250,000 in damage to ship and cargo.

Frank Battomy

Poet Queen Her Guest in Cincinnati Tour for the Blind

English writer Frances Pears, personal representative of Queen of Roumania, visits Cincinnati to rally leading citizens for sightless relief. She tours the United States to support the blind, devoting much of her labors to this cause, while connected to Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Sr.

Chcinnati Nicholas Longworth United States Cincinnati

Harriman Acquires Absolute Control Of Rail Lines

News from Philadelphia states that El H Harriman has gained control of Reading railway and New York Central holdings, including the Wasserman pool and Baltimore & Ohio. The acquisitions give Harriman full command over these lines and related properties.

Philadelphia Marek J Eo Authority EL H. Harriman Reading Railway New York Central Eli Wassermin Pool Baltimore & Oto Harriman

Experiments In Atlantic City Test Flying Trains Halt

Westinghouse engineers and Pennsylvania Railroad experts conducted experiments in Atlantic City to stop a moving train within its own length using air brakes, dynamic control, and automatic switches. A safety device and audible signal warned passengers as tests reached speeds near 65 miles per hour.

Indiana Union Traction Company Annual Meeting Report

The annual meeting of the Indiana Union Traction Company was largely held by proxy at the Kruestal offices. Directors elected include Randall Morgan J Levering Jones H H Kingston W Kelsey Jacob Schoepf Hugh McGowan George F McCulloch and Arthur Brady. Officers elected for the Union Traction Company Indianapolis & Northern line are President Phillip Matter Marian Vice president BE Carpenter and secretary treasurer W C Sampson. The Muncie Hartford City & Fort Wayne line officers are President J A Van Osdel Vice President E C Carpenter and secretary treasurer W C Sampson. Yearly earnings totaled $1,? less operating expenses 3%? Gross earnings minus operating expenses equals $?7,935.58 with taxes stock dividends and other charges bringing surplus to $115,502.88.

Cincinnati Hugh McGowan Indianapolis George F. McCulloch Munela Arthur Brady Anderson Union Traction Company Phillip Matter Marian BE. C. Carpenter W. OC. Sampson Indianapolis & Northern Line Muncie Hartford City & Fr Wayne Line J. A. van Osdel E. C. Carpenter W. C. Sampson

ProsperoUS Cupid Engaged Couple Wed in Evansville

Arthur Tingler and Gertrude Wheeler connected through a promotion at State Life Insurance in Evansville. They married Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Irvington M E Church, with Rev W G Clinton officiating. Mrs Tingler served as private secretary to Charles F Coffin, State Life’s president.

Westerfeld damage suits against Big Four settled

In Greencastle Indiana on March 6 the Westerfeld damage suits against the Big Four railroad were compromised for 12500 in court. The three lawsuits stem from a Danville incident where a Big Four passenger train struck a carriage carrying Misses Rose Lillie and Lulu Westerfield. Lulu was killed instantly. Rose and Lillie were seriously injured.

Greencastle Ind Westerfeld Big Four Railroad Big Four Rose Lillie Lulu Westerfield Danville

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