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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
8
Market notes show Northern Pacific and related rails inching higher while many issues drifted. Traders reported cautious tone with volume slipping, as cattle and grain prices moved unevenly and bonds held firm amid a mixed stock session.
The trial against Alfred and McCoy & Co. moved through testimony from White and other bank officials about deposits, cash on hand, and directives to stay closed. The jury was seated amid a crowded scene as defense and state debated witness seating and the defendants prepared to testify for their own defense.
Historical stock market notes show hog receipts near 2800 with most sales between 6.35 and 6.45, cattle steady with good to choice stock in demand, and duller activity for common grades. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh reports reflect mixed cattle, hog, and lamb quotations, while New York offers pork, lard, and poultry pricing snapshots.
A city record lists births with parents and locations including William and May Martin and Eva Parish, plus many others with parent names and addresses. Deaths include Martha Parmarec, Alfred McGrath, and Mary E. Gross among several, with ages and causes noted. entries also cover residences and local descriptions.
May wheat opens at 844 and July at 7950 on the Chicago Board with mixed early tones. Provisions hold steady as July pork reaches 16.17 to 16.44, lard around 8.40, while corn and oats show slight gains amid fluctuating bids and local receipts listed.
The notice records minor activity in securities with few changes in quotations today. It lists multiple companies and bonds traded in St Louis and Indianapolis markets, highlighting price indicators, bond sales, and daily livestock and commodity receipts across exchanges.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt and allies declare success on the railroad reform plan. The Allison amendment reshapes court review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders, balancing constitutional rights with railroad interests, while supporters and critics argue over the president's stance since Raleigh last fall.
Washington reports show varied editorials on the Allison amendment to the railroad rate bill as Republicans and President Roosevelt position themselves. Correspondents from the New York Herald New York American New York World New York Tribune New York Sun New York Observer Philadelphia North American and Washington Post weigh in on court review scope and the administration's stance.
Incorportions report denied as secretary finds errors with three filings including Vi-Clay Oil and Gas of Miley with capital $10,000 and listed directors, Laughery Valley Creamery of Napainon with $5,000 capital and several named directors, and WH Zinn & Coe of Lataratte proposing stock increases from $48,100 to $86,000.
Controter George Breunis handed a 2000 dollar draft to Mayor Charley A. Bookwalter for San Francisco use. The principal is expected to be the first large draft to be sent, indicating rapid monetary action by city officials.
Special to The Evansville paper reports dentist Harry O Conner of Wayorga Georgia accidentally shot himself in a bathroom in Evansville yesterday afternoon. The pistol fell from his pocket striking the floor and discharged. The ball grazed the interior skull and entered the brain, death expected before morning.
A boy named Claude Bales aged young ran in front of fire truck No. 4 answering a downtown alarm on Washington Street near Nattewst. He suffered a badly crushed foot. Dr Houtz of the City Dispensary treated the injured youth as a department member carried the child away.
Petersburg May reports indicate the Czar will visit Peterhof tomorrow to participate in the ceremony opening the Douma. Officials prepared today for the historic event as part of the capital’s ongoing political schedule.
Victor Newcomb of Kentucky once led the Southville and Nashville railroad died in New York after years of social prominence. His former wife, Countess Ward, later married Nathaniel Ingraham of England, amid sensational divorce battles and a long family saga marked by betrayal, disputes, and a fatal family secret.
The governor and Mrs Jbanly plan an eastward trip to Philadelphia for the National Charities conference. Headly is slated to speak at the event with an address expected to follow, but details remain unclear and dates are tentative.
Special to The Sue reports Helen, confined in county jail, charged with pocket picking. She confessed to the probation officer Ahitabe Haden acting treasurer for a gang of girl thieves. In a downtown store she was found with three pocketbooks holding over $2 and had recently joined the gang.
The Indiana Democratic state central committee met with no revolt talks or speeches on reform. Benjamin Shiveley was named permanent chairman of the state convention to rally support, Hugh Dougherty became treasurer, and a separate Arrangements Committee was formed for the June 7 meeting at Tomoroyen Hall in Indianapolis.
Letter from James S. Brailes Jr of Indianapolis argues Toledo Home Telephone Co has grown since 1995, claiming over 5,000 subscribers and 10.59 telephones in nat, while Central Union touts free phones. He notes Toledo population and business support, contrasting with Indianapolis and criticizes Central Union’s advertising.
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