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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1907

Page

9

Wall Street Stocks Open With Broad Declines

New York April 3 initial prices slid amid a market under pressure from uneasy sentiment over the Roosevelt Harriman dispute and talk of a railroad strike. Union Pacific fell from 136% to 1345 while Canada Pacific dropped to 171% from 175. Amalgamated and Northern Pacific showed sizable losses as bears dominated early trading and pushes for short sales followed an Atchison dividend rise.

New York Union Pacific Jocklyn Rapid Transit Steel Campion Pennsylvania Southern Park Baltimore & Ohio Reading Northern St. Paul and Amalgamated Anaconda Atchison Eriead New York Central eNorthern Pacific Roosevelt E. H. Harriman Interstate Commerce Commission Canadian Pacific Bears Renson

Chicago Grain Prices and Prices by Month

Chicago grain markets show wheat higher with May at 76 1/4 cents and July at 78 1/4. corn steady with May at 46 1/4 and July at 46 3/4. oats up 4 cents with May at 42 1/2 and July at 45 1/4. Provisions decline with July pork around 16.47, lard about 2.11, ribs near 9.00. Local receipts listed for wheat, corn, and oats.

Chicago

Rhodius Case Seeks Change of Venue to Boone County

Marion County aid in Rhodius case moves to Boone County after Probate Judge Merle N A Walker grants the change amid questions of prejudice. Judge Artman, famed for a saloon decision, will preside. hearing features numerous attorneys for Mrs Ziegler guardian Martin Husz and Rhodius counsel as proceedings resemble a bar meeting.

Merle N. A. Walker Probate Court Rhodius Boone County Artman Warner Elliott Kh. Hooton George Rhodius Merion County Margaret Ziegler Walker Fhodius Walker Vworynjuch Bar Association William Bosson John W. Claypool Ziegier Martin Hugg the Guardian John B. Elem Kiam & Fesler The Guardian Miller, Shirley Miller Ryan & Ruckelshaus Cass Connoway A. C. Ayers Ayers, Jones & Hollett Indiana Trust Company Eliott R. Hooton Boston Martin Husz Hugg Unty

Thirteenth Ward Democratic Club Dance Night

The Thirteenth Ward Democratic Club hosts a Thursday dance at South Turners Hall to raise seed ward funds. Proceeds total zero with music promised and a general good time anticipated. Club officers include President Peter Melcer and Secretary Andrew.

Thirteenth Ward South Turners’ Hall Peter Melcer Andrew

Hod Carriers Win Higher Wage Pact With 49 Contractors

The hodcarriers won an agreed raise after demanding three and one-eighth cents more per hour. They say 49 contractors signed the pact and the increase takes effect June 1. The union objected to starting 15 minutes earlier but expects all contractors to be on board soon.

Rioters Fined in Police Court Over Glass Works Riot

Five men including Frank Bosler Burl Schooler Henry Hitz Roy Ruthledge and William Brown were fined five dollars and costs for rioting and assault after a riot near the Fairmont Glass works Prospect Street and Keystone avenue last week. Schooler was discharged as he could not be shown present Ruthledge was cut in the back by the negro All are employed at the glass works.

Frank Bosler Burl Schooler Henry Hitz Roy Ruthledge William Brown Fairrmmont Glass Works Prospect St Keystone Ave Schooler Ruthledge Glass Works

City council approves license act question at higher court

William Colbert and Jacob Metzger face appeal after police court found them guilty on charges tied to a new $1,000 brewery license ordinance. They argue bottling firms are not brewery agents, asserting they bottle beer bought outright from brewers and sell it independently.

Supreme Court William Colbert Jacob Metzger Abont Einer

Eastern Star grand chapter to meet in city in April

Preparations underway for the grand chapter of the Eastern Star to be held in the city on April 24 and 25. Grand officers will host a reception at the Denison hotel on the night of the 28th. Railroads refuse reduced rates due to a new 2 cent law. Meeting location planned for the Odd Fellows building. Mrs. France Finn of Elkhart is grand matron and Earl H. Payne of Rushville is grand patron.

The Eastern Star Denison Odd Fellows Building France Finn Elkhart Earl H. Payne Rushville

Centerville Man Fells Head in Terminal Station

Edward Green of Centerville, intoxicated, fell in the Traction Terminal waiting room hitting his head on cement. Believed skull base fracture. Ambulance summoned, Green charged with drunkenness, dressed wounds by Dr Poole, then sent to City hospital.

Edward Green Centerville Traction Terminal Green Poole

County commissioners inspect Julietta insane asylum visit

The county commissioners toured the Julietta insane asylum on Wednesday morning in official autos, conducted a thorough inspection of the facility, and afterward shared dinner with the superintendent.

Julietta Insane Asssum

Judge Pritchard III Forfeits Criminis Court Duty

Judge James A Pritchard III missed Crimins court Tuesday and Wednesday due to illness. The Greek Bulgarian case proved too heavy for him. He is expected to announce a decision Thursday morning.

James A.pritchard Crimins Court

City Grain Wheat and Corn Prices and Inspections

Grain price slate shows No 2 red wheat at 73c to 76c ranges with through billing. No 2 white corn around 46c with various through billing values. mixed grades listed with scattered cents. Hay prices for timothy and clover noted. inspections record car counts by grade and total 39 cars with various statuses.

Hay—Firm Choice Timothy

Cartelyou May Be Asked About Campaign Fund

Settlement with Gov Odell over losses on United States Ship building company bonds was effected by a $75,000 payment from the Mercantile Trust. Odell at the end allied with Depew, returning him to the senate.

Gov. Odell Mercantile Trust Company United States Shipbuilding Company Mr. Odell Depew Senate

Harriman says president asked him for funds in New York

Special to The Sun E H Harriman accuses the president of injustice and releases letters recounting a Washington meeting. He says the president urged raising funds for New York state campaign and that he contributed 50040 dollars after their interview. He denies requests to fund the presidential campaign and asserts a state focus.

New York E. H. Harriman Washington New York State National Committee Cornelyou New York State Committee National Republican Committee State Committee

Woman killed on railroad track near Straughan

New Castle Indiana April 3 Mrs Joseph Keyton died instantly yesterday afternoon on or near Straughan while walking on the railroad track. She was deaf and struck by a train operated by Indianapolis and Eastern Traction.

New Castle Ind Joseph Keyton Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Straughan

Woman burned to death in New Albany house fire

Mrs Kate Otter aged 40 a widow was burned to death near New Albany in her home which was razed by fire on April 3 authorities reported.

New Albany Ind Kate Otter

Auction Sale in a Mansion Continues Amid Sweeney Case

Auction proceeds from the mansion sale go to a receiver to settle an action alleging misappropriation of funds from State Life Insurance. If court finds liability, proceeds may be disbursed without Sweeney receiving them. Onlookers express sympathy as the home’s treasures sell at low prices amid personal tragedy.

A .M. Sweeney Sweeney Mr. Sweeney

Market Report from New York Produce Exchange

New York Produce. Keripps McKee Press Association. New York April 3 Pork Mess 17.50 18.2 Lard Western steam spot 3.15 9.25 Tallow City country 4c 7c Butter Creamery extra 30 31c Dairy tubs 28 9c Eggs white fancy 18 western ice Cheese Full cream 1f Ife

Keripps-McKee Press Association New York Western

Indianapolis Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Miss Helen George visits Miss Marjorie Sheridan at Frankfort and many social arrivals are listed from Frankfort to Richmond. Engagements arise as Miss Faris, granddaughter of Mrs. Solomon Claypool, partners with Maurice Tennant, while the Hamilton-Yimberlake marriage occurs at the First Friends church parsonage.

Helen George Marjorie Sheridan Frankfort George W. Faris Terre Haute Miss Puby Maurice Emerson Tennant Miss Faris Solomon Claypool Inna L. Hamilton Arthur Yimberlake First Friends Church

Sorority Dance Hosts 200 Plus Guests at Propylaem

More than 200 guests attended a Pi Delta Nu Sorority dance at the Propylaem. Decor featured pendants palms and ferns. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Frank Killen Mrs Edward Moore and Mr and Mrs Hicks. At 2222 West Tenth Street Miss Helen Dodson and Mr M Simpson were married Monday evening in a ceremony led by Rev J M Kendall. The couple will reside at their home after April 15.

Bryson Sgright Armstrong John Bryson Brazil Frederick P. Herron John MacAdam Terre Laute William Allen Moore Harry Hempstead N. New Jersey St MacAdam Pi Delta Nu Frank Killen Edward Moore Hicks W. Tenth St Helen Dodson M. Simpson J. M. Kendall Germanian Baptist Church Mrs. Simpson

Fortnightly literary club elects officers in meeting

The Fortnightly Literary club elected officers Tuesday afternoon. Positions include President Mrs Athorl Rabb First Vice President Mrs Jares Nebeker Thompson Second Vice President Mrs Junius Cravens Recording Secretary Mrs John W Kern Corresponding Secretary Miss Nelly Colfax Smith Treasurer Mrs Joho Hurty. Committees named: room and finance Mrs George F Edenhatter and others. membership committee includes Mrs J P Dunn and several others.

Athorl Rabb Jares Nebeker Thompson Junius Cravens John W. Kern Nelly Colfax Smith Joho ‘Hurty George F. Edenhatter John T. Barnhil A. £. Tocckeridge Ida Davis Finley Frank Morrison J. P. Dunn Henry Kahn Henry Ejtel Elizabeth Wishard

Church sets floor plans for service led by Father Carrico

The Rev. Father J. L. Carrico, pastor, will oversee the floor arrangements for the service. He will be assisted by Joseph Classick, Harry Schepp and F. A. Doll as the group organizes seating and movement for attendees.

J. L. Carrico Joseph Classick Harry Schepp F. A. Doll

City Record: births deaths and building permits listed

A city record itemizes numerous births with names and addresses, multiple marriages or unions, and a long list of medical conditions including diabetes gastritis tuberculosis. It also covers building permits for several dwellings and renovations with owners addresses and costs.

Sunday School Prosperous Year Draws Praise and Appointments

The Sunday school, under E B Sprague, is reported as one of the most prosperous in its history. Next year’s officers include W H Whitham as superintendent, O L Hosting as assistant, Joseph P Durham treasurer, Maude McNutt secretary, Cecil McHolmes assistant secretary, Agnes De Groot organist, Eva Tucker assistant organist. The primary department will stay under Mrs Talbott with aides J P Durham and Ida Gunter. The church session expresses gratification at three years of progress.

Forme Presbyterian E. B. Sprague W. H. Whitham O. L. Hosting Joseph P. Durham Maude McNutt Cecil McHolmes Agnes de

Cy Young Refuses Boston Manager Position

Cincinnati Ohio April 3 Pitcher Cy Young declined the offer to become manager of the Boston team despite President John T Taylor urging him to accept. Young said he looks forward to another strong year pitching and believes a pitcher is not suited to managing. He thanked Taylor for the confidence but declined to risk his effectiveness.

Cincinnati. O Taylor

Two Men Die Suddenly in Richmond Streets

In Richmond on April 3 at two towns, Philip Hos hour aged 68 of Milton and Joseph Floyd aged 72 of Gensterk, prominent Wayne county citizens, collapsed and died while walking. The incident occurred in clear weather as they were out in public. Local authorities began inquiries into their unexpected deaths.

Richmond Philip Hoshour Milton Joseph Floyd Gensterk Wayne County

Opening fair of Holy Angels church at Tomlinson hall

A large crowd attended the Holy Angels church fair opening Tuesday night at Tomlinson hall. Booths by H. P. Wasson & Jo, L. S. Ayres Co, New York store, and William E. Glock Co decorated the ice cream, art, candy, and side boxes. The Japanese tea garden was by J. M. Boar Coffee Co. About 400 people were served at lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with noonday lunches planned daily thereafter.

Holy Angel's Church Tomlinson Hall H. P. Wasson &Jo L. S. Ayres & Co New York Candy Booth William EH. Glock Company J. M. Boar Coffee Company

Baked Chicken Demonstrations At Vonnegut Hardware

Demonstrations by Mrs. Lillian Matherson of New York will feature New Process Visible gas ranges at Vonnegut Hardware on Thursday with baked chicken mashed potatoes and fruit jelly samples. Visitors receive souvenirs as crowds grow and indicate increasing range sales during the week long event.

Vonnegut Hardware Lillian Matherson New York Matherson

Lessons In The Saving Of Gas At Propylaeum

Mrs Helen Armstrong, lecturer in domestic economy, opened a Propylaeum talk with a live demonstration on saving gas during baking. She turned off the oven gas mid bake and reactivated it after ten minutes, showing fuel efficiency. She outlined a lamb meat pastry and a chocolate cream cake recipe, and noted upcoming talks for colored cooks at the Jones Tabernacle AME Zion church.

Helen Armstrong Propylaeum Walter Baker Mite, Arnstrong Jones Tabernacle A.M. E. Zion Blackford and Xnorth-Sts

Negro Draws Revolver On Transit Crew After Fare Stop

An angry crowd led by Pairplman John Hett and four bicycle policemen chased a black man who drew a revolver on Conductor C. Clark and motorman on Northwest ern car No. 37 at Senate ave and St Clair st. Clark complied as the bail rope was used, the suspect fled as Patrolman Hyett approached.

John Hett C. Clark Northwestern Clark Senate Ave St Clair-st Hyett St. Clairst

Escape From Julietta Asylum Lottery Con Artist

John Woodard known as the lottery man escaped Julietta asylum Tuesday night by fashioning a rope from bedclothes to reach the ground of his second floor room. Recently committed after many arrests for fake lotteries his mind is described as unsound on lotteries and police fear his return to Indianapolis.

Julietta Asylum John Woodard Indianapolis Woodard

Proctor Will Directs 10 Million for Five Children

The will of late W H Proctor, soap manufacturer who died by his own hand, was filed in probate court. It directs 10 million dollars in property to be divided equally among his five children. There are no public bequests. Proctor had a summer cottage at Watch Hill and a residence here but spent most time in Cincinnati.

Scripps-McRise Press Association Westerly Con W. H. Froctor Proctor Watch Hill Cincinnati

Incorporations filed for several Indiana firms and societies

Secretary of state records show new filings across cities including M R Gardner Co with 2000 capital and Gardner family as directors. Egyptian Rock Products Co with 34000 capital and Kochan Covert Funkhouser and Kelli directors. Seymour Chair Co at 15400 capital with Patrick and Casperlain as directors. Fulton Hardware Co at 55000 capital with Fulton and Bell among directors. Verre Haute Gas Co with 40000 capital and Crawford McCulloch Sparks Yung Walsh directors. Kokomo Oratorio Society with multiple directors. and Julius C Walk & Son Indianapolis increasing capital from 30000 to 40000.

M. R. Gardner Co Wavash Capital Stock Tela B. Gardner Rolland Gardner Marland Gardner Egyptian Rock Products Company Evansville C. G. Covert A. W. Funkhouser J. W. Rush W. G. Archer A. F. Funkhouser E. F. Kelli Seymour Chair Company Seymour F. B. Patrick H. K. Casperlain Cora Patrick Fulton Hardware Company Portland J. L. Fulton John Bell William Current Emmet Uuzadder D. M. Kulten

Chicago Produce Prices Reported by Press Association

Chicago on April 3 reports Egg extras at 1 1/2 cents per dozen, Butter extra at 29 cents, Cheese Twins 14 16 cents, Poultry turkey 12 cents, chickens 18 cents, ducks 1 to 6 cents, geese 95.0 cents per dozen. Prices vary by grade and market demand.

Chicago Scrippe-McRae Press Association

Civil service exams announced for city vacancies

Civil service notices outline exams on April 17 for at least 12 veterinary inspector posts in the Bureau of Animal Industry with salaries from 1400 rising to 1600 and 1550 after years. May 8 exams planned for assistant chemist and laboratory assistant in the Bureau of Standards with pay from 800 to 1600, and for laboratory assistants and assistants in physical chemistry. Information at H. K. Millhous, federal building, Indianapolis.

Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Bureau of Standards H. K. Millhous Federal Building Indianapolis

Tragic double murder suicide in Cincinnati

William Higdon, a colored coachman, shot and killed his wife and then killed himself after she had applied for a divorce. The incident occurred in Cincinnati on April 3, with details reported by the Scripps-McRae Press Association.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Cincinnati, CO William Higdon

City Groups Host Various Community Events

The Howard Place Mothers Jewels host mite box opening. Bishop Vincent speaks to the Bible Investigation club at the Y M C A. A card party by Comanche council No.7 D of P. at Morris and Leests. Co Operative Schools music presents its thirty ninth revival at 721 Park Ave. A O H Ladies Auxiliary hosts reception and dance at Knights of Columbus hall. Mapleton W C T U meets at Mrs. Frank Bailey’s home. Weyhinger W C T U meets with Mrs. S. Adams. Needle Society of First Presbyterian holds day meeting with lunch. Wemans Foreign Missionary society meets at Mrs. George W. Clark’s home. Indianapolis Socialists discuss The Failure of Religion by Prof. Wattles at Gillam’s hall. Indianapolis Day Nursery Association annual meeting moved to Mrs. Chandler’s Broadway home. Queen Esther circle at Censtral Ave M E church with Miss Clara Heyman and Miss O S McCarty to speak. Aid Society of Centralare Reform church organizes penny drive. Men’s Social Union of First Friends Church holds monthly meeting on Games and Pastimes. Sewing Circle of Central Christian Church notes recent meeting. fund support to Butler College endowment.

John H. Vincent Bible Investigation Club YM. C. A Comanche Council D. of P Morris and Leests Co-Operative Schools Music Parkave Ladies’ Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Aid Society of the Reformed Church First Friends Church Thirteenth Alabamasis BR. W. Furnas James K. Nelson Glenn Leonard H. H. Hollowell Firmer Cannon

Indianapolis Public Works notices April 1807 assessments

Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces prima facie assessments for two sewer projects in the First Alley north of Twenty-ninth Street and along the First Alley north of Eugene Street. Remonstrances on April 12, 1907, and inspection at the Board’s office were advised. Officials: Joseph T. Elliott, Preston Trusler, Fred J. Mack.

Board Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Michigan Street Blake Street Holmes Avenue White River Indianapolis Union Railway Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Department OF Public Works Court House WHS Twenty-Ninth Street Ethel Avenue Northwestern Avenue Lawrence Avenue Eugene Street Elcene Street Preston. Trusler Office of the Board Clifton Street Chirty-First Street Thirty-Sixth Street Preston Trusse Fred J Mac CK

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