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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
7
The article reports a brewing dispute between Secretary Wilson and James A. Patten over wheat prices as the week begins. Bakers and flour firms fear higher costs or smaller loaves if prices keep rising, with millions affected as the wheat market remains the focus.
Chicago April 18 the Patten pool has cleaned up between 4 000 000 and 5 000 000 on the May wheat deal Jim Patten has pocketed two thirds of this amount.
Indianapolis reports A. Baker known as Cigarette Baker surrendered to local authorities after four years as a fugitive. Indicted for offering to bribe Rep. Ananias Baker to vote against the Parks anti cigarette bill, he faced a $3 000 reward and a past escape to Canada.
Evansville Indiana April 18 Coroner Edward Laval returns a verdict on the Sunnyside mine explosion of March 20 that killed six miners. The ruling cites a so called windy or illegal shot plus coal gas and dust as the cause and states no individual is blamed for firing the shot.
John Huntsberger once a ticket agent for C. H. D. at Cottage Grove Indiana pled guilty to two embezzlement charges. Judge Gray gave a suspended sentence of two to fourteen years on each indictment and fined $500 plus costs. He was accused of burning the Cottage Grove depot and stealing funds from the H. and D. road and Adams Express.
Large vigorous birds imported direct from Cook & Sons grow quicker and lay better than any other breed as shown by their records Eggs 1 dollar and 50 cents per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. C Kannapee New Middletown.
The Fair Association opens pasture for cows at the fair grounds starting after May 1 at 1.50 dollars per month paid in advance. For tickets call at C. M. Miller's grocery. JAP. W. Turley treasurer. 21-1w
Notice from Andrew Stiersteder trustee of Spencer township and Bren F. Smith trustee that pacing stallion Theodocia season closes May 1 1909. Offers terms for a lot adjoining Cedar Hill cemetery with access from two streets. Public business days set at Wednesdays and Tuesdays at respective offices in Central Indiana and Dogwood.
Indian Runner duck eggs for setting priced at 75 cents per dozen. Brown Leghorn eggs 30 cents for 15. Seller Lypis J. Eingleman at Corydon Indiana Eureka phone m108 wy.
Lew M. O'Bannon offers to assist those entitled to a pension under the law. Write to him in Corydon Indiana and include return postage for a reply.
Weekly office day set for Monday in Lanesville by Trustee W. W. Williams. S.C. Brown Leghorns lists two pens of fine 8. C. RB Leghorns eggs 35 cents per setting. J. Kirkstm Corydon advertises a first class nine room house for rent in Corydon. Harermel and Hishy offer a nine room house on North Market Street for sale or rent. Inquiries at this office. tf
Washington article reports the DAR opens the Continental Hall, a $500000 project funded by Daughters members. Mrs Donald McLean presided, with Vice President Sherman and notable speakers including Judge Stockbridge Senator Daniel and French envoy M Jusse rand. Two leading candidates vie for DAR president general: Mrs Matthew T Scott of Tlmois and Mrs W C Story of New York.
Bradstreet notes irregular weather crop and industrial reports but shows slightly stronger overall business, highlighted by retail activity in favorable weather areas and rising wholesale bookings for fall and winter delivery. Aldrich opens the tariff debate in the senate with a general bill statement, followed by Daniel outlining Democratic position. The Whitla kidnapping case is to be reheard before Mercer grand jury, with expected indictment of James Boyle for child stealing and continuing fraud case against Mrs Boyle.
Bloomington, April 15. Harry Axtell once a top financial official, slept in county jail tonight as a verdict of guilty ties him to embezzling over 38000 from the Real Estate Building and Loan Association. Jury deliberated five hours after an eight day trial. Indianapolis, April 15. Elmer Ginn, 21, shot and killed William Walker, 25, in a boarding house room on East Market Street. Ginn was arrested with his wife present during the fatal confrontation.
Multiple injuries reported after a head on trolley crash on a foggy curve seven miles from Gary Indiana. Chicago South Shore and South Bend cars involved with seven or more hurt and many seriously injured. The incident occurred in early April with fog contributing to the collision.
Laporte Indiana April 15 Charles Baltou aged thirty two shot himself at his home in Upen Mills after testing aim by killing the family pet cat.
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