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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
8
At Chicago the May Wheat option rose to 441 cents while May futures opened strong, May wheat at 74 1/4 cents and July at 75 1/2. Corn showed firmer from May to July with May at 4 1/4 and July at 4 3/4. Provisions held firm with pork at 617 and lard at 50. Rains and receipts are noted, with No 2 yellow corn around 48 1/2 and No 6 yellow near 48.
The local mock exchange showed light activity with a few trades and many quotes, led by Union Traction and Street Railway. Several rails and banks moved small lots while demand for leading issues remained strong. broader listings included Indiana firms and utility names with varied price action across rail, bank, and manufacturing stocks.
Indianaplis livestock receipts show hogs and cattle steady with limited trading. Market overall dull yet price levels near recent highs. hogs and sheep mix with prime stocks at top end while choicest steers and feeder classes command steady to firm bids. Prices listed include prime steers around 1,200 pounds and various feeder weights. goats and calves shown with mixed demand across categories.
Early trading on the New York Stock Exchange showed broad declines of about 1 percent led by Amaconda and Reading. London sellers pressured Reading while buyers pursued Transit shares. mixed moves followed, with some futures and rails firming late. Cattle, grain, and livestock data appeared alongside miscellaneous notes from Chicago and Brooklyn exchanges.
A dense summary of appellate actions, affirmations, and reversals across multiple cases. Notable items include Foley v O'Pone with partial affirmation and reversal, and various appeals from Indiana courts involving railroad liability, bank disputes, and probate contests. The record lists numerous judges, parties, and publication orders, with abstracts touching on stockman liability, theorem of law on case continuity, and specific citations to precedents and statutes.
Several Indiana entities filed certificates of incorporation or capital stock increases. The City Parklog Co seeks to raise stock to A. SC. Gutrl is president with C A Pierce as secretary treasurer. The Cinque Ou Co of Muncie increases from 7.00 to 810,000 with William F Wood as president and Charles Poe as secretary treasurer. The Curperaties Ponerretian Co Tans of Mame applies for license. capital stock listed as 160.009 with directors MMLiaed W Baltwin James J Herman and W F Wrammett. The Indiana agent is Pvt Ralph of South Bend Vincounter Traction and Light Co with 200.00 cap stock. Plans include building operating and maintaining streetcar hops in Viernes Bruceville Ricknell Oaklawn Decker and Monroe City with interurban links. directors named Benjamin G Hudnut Charles Gorton William Foley Morris Iturlaut and George B Henry.
Special to the Sam Lake Man March 9 a famed woman bandit was captured here after a string of midnight robberies. Victims paid $90, 10 and 10 when held at gunpoint by a masked, well dressed stranger aged about 30. Over 80 and a revolver were found on her when seized. she admitted prior expeditions.
Amid talks in Indianapolis the United Mine Workers press for a commission to set fair pay scales for Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania mines. President Mitchell leads heated sessions with Parker over transportation and duties as miners vote on proposals and consider a possible nationwide strike.
David Starr Jordan spoke to southern Indiana trackers on Thursday praising optimism and the “philosophy of uncue mart” while warning against being a disciple of the “philosophy of nenpuir.” The Southern Indiana Teachers convention in Vincennes will conclude Saturday with a session in Cath Mills hall. Enrollment reached about 2300 with many from Evansville and other cities. dues cover meetings and instruction with a small admission fee for outsiders. The event focuses on educational advancement and public lectures by Indiana teachers.
Charges filed Thursday against milk dealers at F M Staub as Sherman Grim and other milkmen face cases. Samples tested show higher butterfat contents with Ryan 48 percent and Smith Templeton 42 percent. City standard set at 34 percent butterfat.
Apretnlth the Sam. New Orleans, La. Marona0. Mini. WooHawkes was run down by a street car and killed yesterday, while serving with the Virginia Cavalry dare tom the ev war.
A mixed City Record lists births including Amanda Harris and others, with entries for girls at several streets and areas. It also notes deaths such as Henry Sarite and Elizabeth Morgan and lists multiple marriages followed by building permits and real estate activity including repairs on Chestnut and Washington avenues and various addresses.
Indiana officials admit no current power to act against illegal combines as the attorney general lacks standing and the governor cannot compel county prosecutors. Missouri actions against Standard Oil are cited, while Indiana lawmakers previously defeated a measure granting AG broader remedial authority. Meanwhile railroads withhold coal in transit to Indianapolis dealers, provoking complaints of delivered shortages and conflicting orders from railroad officials.
The bodies of George Alison and Charles Banders, two of eighteen Indianapolis men killed while working on the St. Marys church tower in Dayton Ohio, arrived in the city Thursday afternoon. Allison's body was moved to a relative’s home at 62 West Market Street. Sanders’ body went to his mother’s home. Funerals will be held later at family homes with Crown Hill Cemetery interment. Knights of Pythias will handle Sanders’ funeral, Druids will handle Allison’s.
Crawfordsville Ind March 21 Special to The fun reports Bishop Fowler of New York has appointed Rev YW Dunlavey to lead the Methodist church in Danville and deliver his first sermon there Eb Buh of the Rue ile Merchants church will succeed Rev Dunlavey Many members urged Bishop Fowler to keep Dunlavey in their town.
A fashion feature describes a dressmaking event led by Miss White at Mae Sonte hall. Models present The Jacest Paris gowns with demonstrations on proper wear for shapely silhouettes, three daily sessions, and guidance on contemporary styles for women of all figures. Attendees include Mika Fbgaberh Watues of Siw York and Hirttug onawieis. the program aims to educate women on latest trends and dressing for formal occasions.
Fragmentary text shows a March bulletin from the governor Pat and references to Quiet Night, Sceippa Wellne Press Association, Columbus. Notes a morning rest, Paley respiration and a 3 degree temperature reading. District news mentions Ore RJ Wilson and Tok in terse lines.
A stream of property transfers lists Barbara Lenker and Aaiguse M. Lenker among buyers and sellers in Tacoma and surrounding districts. Transactions cover lots in Highland Park, Brookside, and St. Johns subareas, with parcels ranging from about 40 to 140 feet in depth, many described as vacant or improved. Names include H. Liniae, Henry F. Miller, Grice Newman Wy, Amelia Martin, and Nancy A. Locke, with references to Mt. Fletcher’s second addition and Clay’s additions. Prices noted vary, sources specify streets such as Fifteenth Ave, Laymin Ave, and Holliday Ave, and mentions of West side Tacoma Ave and Emerson areas.
Special to The Sun New Albany Indiana March details show the trial of Rev Sutherlin continues with defense arguing Mrs Sutherlin’s mental state and involvement in a polkon plot for self harm. Witnesses indicate doubts about the murder claim and a church board discussion on the case.
A chaotic early morning blaze at the Park Gate Hotel on Clark Street trapped guests on upper floors. Fire began in the basement from a heated boiler, causing smoke and panic. Patrons escaped via improvised devices and one guest leapt from a second story window to safety. Several were rescued by hotel staff and bystanders.
In Chicago on March S, Mrs Ineste Pio Ta aged 46, reportedly demented, killed herself by severing the artery in her left wrist with a knife. The shocking act occurred at her home leading to her death.
An 1905 Camden New Jersey reader praises Cuticura products for eczema relief after four bottles of Resolvent and use of Cream Soap. The letter claims dramatic skin clearing, urging others to try Cuticura despite prior failed medical treatment.
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