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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
8
News from New York outlines a stalled trading day with little movement in most stocks. Amalgamated Copper shifted to 115 while traders await the dividend decision, and government bonds remained unchanged as the market waited for clearer guidance from company directors.
Hog prices firm with a top around 6.50 and moves in the 6.45 to 6.50 range. Cattle weak under pressure from heavy offering though good to choice stock holds steadier, while common and medium grades struggle. Sheep demand soft with weak show for fire grade stock. buyers focus on bottom-end lots and slaughter readiness. Market conditions show slow selling with buyers cautious as supply remains high.
The local stock exchange opened quietly with few changes due to few supporting brokers. Prices drifted downward slightly in several issues while holders remained confident. A single trade occurred in Broad Ripple five shares at 102 bid and 102 asked. notable listed securities include American Central Life, Belt Railroad, Indiana Union Traction, Union Trust, Vandalia Coal, New Telephone, and several Indianapolis firms. Cincinnati livestock receipts showed cattle and hog reductions with mixed to good prices. police case notes report administratrix appointment for murdered officer’s estate.
Mary Blarkey told police that suspects entered her residence on 1740 N Capitol Ave on Wednesday afternoon while she was away and stole a gold watch and money. The incident is under police investigation.
Chicago grain prices rose with light Dec wheat at higher levels and futures showing gains. Provisions eased with January pork and lard down slightly. Local receipts included various grains, while St Louis live stock prices showed cattle slow and hogs mixed, with hogs around 6.60 to 6.40 and cattle dollars varying by class.
The eleventh annual Indiana Library Association session begins a two day program in Kokomo on October 16. Officers include President Lilia Arnold, Vice President Annette Clark, Secretary Harlow Lindley, and Treasurer PLT Kautz. Topics cover library qualifications, duties, management of small libraries, and work for children, with speakers from Pratt Institute and Public Library Commission of Indiana.
Justice of the Peace H. B. Stout announces candidacy for the new Beech Grove seat in Barton County amid questions of incorporation. Judge Henry Clay Aflen must decide legality of incorporation before Dec 27 for candidate names to be certified. John Huckershays leads the Republican county committee nomination. Edgar E. Young also runs for constable as Stout’s term expires with the justice.
Workmen at Springfield recovered a hermetically sealed box from a reef cap, containing a letter by Henry A. Pehring of Columbus to the Union. The box, planted in 137 at the Capitol’s construction, is paired with a copy of the Columbus Democrat dated under J. N. Marsh, now proprietor of the Times. Fehring drowned here a year later.
An Austro–American couple, Anna Grohemann and Job Moder, wed after a delay caused by residency laws. Justice of the Peace Wille Smock oversaw the ceremony in Marta County with an interpreter present to resolve questions about the marriage license and residence requirements. Moder recalls a past sweetheart connection and courtship stretching years, ending in a formal marriage after legal provisions were satisfied.
George Swoemon a clerk for Frank Keegan drug store at Thirtieth and Ilinolents pleaded guilty in police court to selling liquor without a license on Thursday. He was fined $20 and costs. Patraien Trebine and Saylor witnessed two men drinking near the site Wednesday night. Keegan was away and claimed no knowledge of the sale.
The National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents met in Hot Springs Arkansas and St Paul Minnesota to elect officers and discuss compensation methods for local agents. Attendance reached 285 members and 75 special agents with journalists and visitors. Subscriptions were taken to support the Bulletin, the association organ, as it moves toward self support.
A Hearst campaign manager outlines the uncertain farmer vote in New York and Independence League support patterns. He notes mixed signals from Republicans and Democrats, with Hearst's anti corporate stance appealing to some farmers while others back Hughes for different reasons. The interview discusses party organization, upstate weakness, and efforts to mobilize independents to tilt Greater New York at the polls.
The Western Association of Electrical Inspectors spent most of Thursday reviewing 88 suggestions to improve the national code. A midday trip inspected interurban line plant and wiring, with officers to be elected Friday. Friday features talks on duty performance, contractor inspection views, and rubber wire testing.
In Lexington Kentucky sensational claims surface as A D Johnson of Athol appears before a grand jury declaring his brother Whitny Johnson died at the asylum in Ausual murdered. Indicted defendants Fred P Harrison Danteh Adama and M Clamgett are now awaiting trial after arraignment with bail denied.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana announces proposed public improvements including Meridian Street and Twenty Fifth to Thirtieth Street roadways and sidewalks with cement paving. Remonstrances may be filed and bids invited for a new city hospital building project with bonds and guarantees required by October 21.
Louisville, Oct. A resolution passed by the Masons forbids admission to lodges for anyone engaged in manufacturing alcohol or selling it as beverage. Drugists who sell liquor are barred. The measure bars liquor dealers for a year and is to be submitted to a constitutional amendment.
Notice from the Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana detailing October 10 1906 approvals for street improvements including Twenty sixth Street Carson Street and Michigan Street opening widening grading and paving with cement or brick sidewalks and edge stones. assessments and hearings set for November 7 1906 with plans for widening Bank Avenue and related public works actions to benefit abutting property.
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