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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
8
On the New York Exchange Ansoonda and Amalgamated Cop were both reported lower in price. Traders cited steady demand and cautious trading as market sentiment remained mixed.
Indianapolis hogs and cattle receipts were large and unsettled with a slow start. Prices fluctuated, with declines into midweek tones and buyers cautious as traders awaited clearer direction. New York stock futures and cattle demand influenced tone while hogs showed limited activity and variable bidding across major markets.
Special to The Sum Jure details a naval officer Captain Hiram Reaves and the case over playing the funeral march Always in the Way at marine funerals. The article outlines inquiries into funeral music, cites other related incidents, and provides background on Reaves from Peru to Manila, including training at Purdue and DePauw and service in the Navy.
The Chicago Market News reports a broad selling tilt in cereals and grains as prices drift. May and July futures for corn and wheat show declines while oats and beans edge lower. pork and other provisions rise slightly amid fluctuating commodity bids.
Local securities notes indicate minimal changes in quotes and a largely steady market. Key names include American Bank, Belt Railroad, Indiana Hotel Co, Indiana Trunk, and Meridian firms with prices shown for select shares. crosstalk about traction stocks and insurance firms appears in the missive. Cattle and hog receipts in Chicago were light, with moderate to steady demand and mixed prices for various grades.
Attorney General Ellis Shin opens in Rochester court to pursue $790,000 penalties for violating foreign corporation laws. The action targets the Standard and Warner Oil company, alleging denial of corporate status and improper operations under state law.
In national conference likely to abolish the rule forbidding church members to be photographed. Committee will report to the convention, and the move is seen as curbing vanity.
A curious melee erupted on Fifth Avenue as a canine, described as mad, escaped its leash and bit Mr Spiegel's hand. Tonnerre vaulted a high fence, tore through the crowd, and was corralled by police with the dog detained for medical attention.
Flowers were left at Chief Robert Metsxec office as supporters gathered Friday. The crowd included many friends who offered congratulations as he faces a jury verdict on a criminal charge of assault and battery in court Thursday.
A fragmented OCR list from an Indianapolis market shows prices for fruits vegetables and seafood including onions, cabbage, beets, cucumbers, pineapples, lobsters, and veal cutlets. The text preserves many misspellings and garbled words but retains item names and unit measures.
May 16 Capt T L Wind reports casualties statistics with 2% identified dead and about 1000 unidentifed bodies buried making a total of 460. The list shows fewer than 14 named cases and authorities face difficulty confirming others amid ongoing investigations and unclear reports.
Members of the Modern Woodmen of America convene in Indianapolis with a Friday schedule of trials and degrees at Tomlinson Hall. A parade winds from Washington and Senate, with honors to Major General Mitch el and a $30 cash prize for the camp with most candidates. The organization reports rapid growth with 780 members across IV camps in Indianapolis and special trains carrying attendees from Terre Haute Vincennes and other towns.
Report notes 34 workers idle as machinists refuse payout shifts. Employers feel pressure amid ongoing labor dispute as carpenters align with machinists and the strike stance tightens.
On May 1 a farmer resident of the area was fatally stabbed by an assailant in a public office. The incident occurred after a confrontation with a prominent grocer and his wife who rushed to intervene. Police investigations underway as community mourns.
In Bre headquarters the black pair Coatey and Hob known for long service and many alarms are cited as the chemical team’s backbone. Coatey has five years in service with 1.7 alarms and 234 miles, Hob IAS alarms and 11,902 miles. They are praised for endurance and speed, matched in form, heading toward competitive prizes. Bob, named after a former board member, is tied to the team’s history and identity.
Dunn fights for freedom as the case of Dunn v state moves through the supreme court. Winn, aged 11 at the time, was convicted of murdering 10 year old Allen Cothrell in Walden Allen County and sentenced to life in prison after a new trial and appeal. The second supreme court appeal follows a prior Allen circuit court verdict reversal. Births and local notices interrupt the focus with scattered fragments of crime and family events.
Fragmented city notices list deaths, marriages, and dwelling permits across multiple streets. Names include Hazel Grave Oakes and various residents. permits cover double dwellings and repairs with amounts and locations scattered throughout the records.
In New York on May 1 a speaker addressed a group of young men discussing loyalty and unemployment. He argued that a willing worker can find a place and even proposed a daily army if needed, urging others to be ready to work.
Ottonsville May 8 An elderly man William, 74, was granted a year of penitentials and warded a tray on the rack. A train journey was arranged to RAM and Heihen with a warning from authorities.
The Flanner Buchanan firm celebrated its silver anniversary with a reception and ceremony in Indianapolis. Directors and embalmers attended as a commemorative watch was presented bearing the inscription Flanner Buchanan Twenty Fifth Anniversary 16th. The company traces its beginnings to a Miller building site and notes it was among the first to operate a funeral car in Indianapolis, later contributing to the shift toward cremation as a growing practice.
An intruder disturbed a residence at 607 N Camitotave and another at N Capitol Avenue, stealing a number of plants during the visit. The note records a person named Henry Korie and another resident Metuger as locations of the thefts. Police investigate the break ins and plant thefts reported in the area.
A flood of incomplete incorporations lists several companies with varied capital stocks, heads, and directors. Entries mention The Indianepnlix Decatur Ohio Traс, Flora Water Company, Clinton Hotel, Purdue Athletic Association, Citizens Driving Club, Evansville Drum Company, Baylor & Co, and others with directors including Harry Ro Malta, Charlon Linck, and George Alvey, plus locations in Decatur, Indiana, and Kentucky.
A Madrid city correspondent reports through the Standard that a severe earthquake yesterday caused widespread destruction. Buildings toppled, many homes fell, and heavy damage occurred as tremors shook the area.
An extended Fairview picnic is announced to welcome candidates and supporters ahead of a statehouse campaign. Attendees will gather at the Fairview hall and adjoining grounds to hear speeches, view demonstrations, and enjoy food, games, and entertainment on a sunny afternoon.
A German war steamer Roon en route from Hanhaeg to Yokohama wrecked near Okino Shimadanan with passengers and crew saved. A British bark Pitcair Jalal sailing from Wellington SN Z for London caught fire in the Pacific. several crew members missing.
Plainfield Indiana May 11 The Red Men hall here costing 600 will be dedicated Saturday May 3 It is expected 307 visiting members will attend Speeches will be delivered by E F Barker Franklin Fred Crone Richmond and Thomas G Harrison Indianapolis
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Bernard dog, dark brown mare mule, June vend, wagon follow near Tenth Street, reward offered by AL Walter, old phone 222. Phrases about parlor and beer appear garbled. no cohesive event or outcome is recoverable.
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