Fire in Monument Place Journal building causes partial loss
Fire at the Journal building on Monument place around 9 am damaged the front part and smoke laden upper floors of the structure. Warnings came from the light and power company and a chemical engine along with ladder wagons helped control the blaze. No major injuries reported.
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W. C. ‘Marmon
C. Perry
1¢ Journal
Light Company
Matt Gage
Light
Gage
Monu
Journal
S. A. Snyder
Antoinette Wilkins
Wireman O’brien
Miss Wilkins
Dr. Snyder
Water Company Plans New English Sand Filtration System
Indianapolis water company expected to obtain the deed to about 62 acres near its pumping station for a complete filtration upgrade. The plan uses English slow sand filtration with basins, three feet of sand, fine gravel, and drains to deliver warmer, purer water at up to 10 million gallons per hour. Company officials say plans are not public until approved, aiming to improve water quality and city smoke control with a novel induced draft system.
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Indianapolis Water Company
the Sun
Conversion theory stirs debate at Shelbyville church meeting
Rev H H Hulton of Shelbyville argued that conversion may fix habit so that after conversion a man might swear if a hatchet strikes his finger while driving a nail. The claim drew sharp pushback from critics who labeled the paper inconsistent and flawed. A defender testified he swore after a baseball incident following his own conversion.
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Eee
Jillson Case Delayed After Drunkenness and Battery Charge
Douglas Jillson was arrested Saturday on drunkenness and battery charges and claimed he had funds to post bail. The police court session Monday drew interest but was postponed to Thursday at 9 am amid pressure from supporters to expedite the case. Spectators expressed disappointment as the hearing was continued.
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Douglas Jillson
Indiana Trust Company
N. Delawarest
Collins
Geo W Denwood Dead At 27 In Diabetes
George W. Denwood, 27, died of acute diabetes early Monday at his home 2365 Southeastern Ave. He had worked as a machinist for several years at Eldredge Lumber Company.
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George W. Denwood
Southeastern Ave
Eldredge Lumber Company
Gambling Cases Continued In Police Court
Seven alleged gamblers were arrested Saturday night on Indiana Avenue and had their cases continued in police court on Monday. William Jones was charged as the keeper of the game.
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Indiana Ave
Mons
William. Jones
Four Hundred Armed Negroes May Advance on Lawton
A Lawton situation grows tense as four hundred armed negroes from Fort Sill await developments before possibly advancing on Lawton. Whites prepare to fend off any attack after racial voting tensions at the city election. A negro schoolhouse was burned Sunday night amid widespread excitement.
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Lawton
Fort Worth
Tex
Fort Sill
City and electric railroad talks nearly reach contract
Albert Lieber Evans Woolen Henry Smith and the Board of works with the mayor met in secret Monday at noon and came within an ace of signing a contract with the Indianapolis and Plainfield electric railroad company. A wording disagreement on the entrance to the city caused a near miss, to be resolved later. The board and company reps were in conference nearly an hour, the mayor only a few minutes.
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Albert Lieber
Evans Woolen
Henry Smith
Board of Works
One Man Found Who Knew Christmas
Charles W. Knox testified that he met Captain Christmas in Washington regarding the Danish West Indies sale and discussed the affair with Senators, saying Knox was offered 15 000 dollars to attend to Christmas interests. He described arranging a contract promising monthly pay and a 15 600 payoff if the deal succeeded, then distancing himself after Christmas pursued objectionable contacts. He said his only financial act was a 5 dollar check, and he did not bribe anyone.
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Washington
Capt. Christmas
Indies
Depew
New York
Charles W. Knox
Glenelg
Hanna
Christmas
Lodge
Knox
Boy in Mansfield Receives Early Teaching Certificate
Glen Harrison, 12, son of Guy T Harrison an elector in the last Republican presidential election, has been granted a teacher's certificate by the Ozark County Board of Education. He is believed to be the youngest person holding a certificate in the county.
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Mansfield, Mo
Glen Harrison
Guy T. Harrison
Gainesville
Ozard County
Pole falls on worker, dies in Troy incident
Troy on April 7 reports the death of David O'Shea, an employee of a General Electric construction unit, after a pole collapsed onto him in the city on Monday. The mishap occurred during standard operations, and the incident is under local investigation.
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Troy
N. Y
David O'Shea
General Eastern Electrical Construction Company
Market Notes Favor Rail and Steel Stocks in April
In New York on April 7, analysts report banks healthier than the prior weekend and time loans at 3 percent. They advise buying Southern railway common and preferred options, and expect Penna, U P, St Paul, Illinois Central to rise. Atchison, M P, Wheeling and Lake Erie, Wabash preferred, and Railway steel spring recommended. Sugar seen as a hedge during downturns. Money remains inactive with steady demand at remunerative rates. optimism centers on Standard railway shares and patient holders. London plans to sell 3,000 shares on balance.
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Penna
U. P
St. Paul
Illinois
Central
Southern Railway
Atchison and
M. P
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Wabash
Standard Railway
St.Paul
Union Pacific
Southerns
Atchisons
London
Indianapolis Stock Market and Union Stockyards Report
Indianapolis securities quoted across banks railways and utilities led by Belt and Indianapolis street railway stock. Trading activity notes bonds, preferreds, and common shares with prices, then shifts to Union Stockyards Indianapolis April 7 cattle hogs and sheep quotations for various grades and weights.
New York Provisions Market Prices April 7
New York market report lists mess pork at 16.25 to 17.50 dollars, lard at 9.90, butter at 25 to 31 cents for creamery and 22 to 28 cents for imitation, cheese large 9 12 44 cents, small 9 13 ¾, eggs 15 cents. Dressed poultry notes turkeys 8 to 11.7 cents, hens 7 to 14 cents, fowls 7 to 12 cents, ducks 14 to 16 cents, geese 10 to 11 cents.
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New York
Baltimore
Best
Java
Santos
Arlosa
Lion
Jermey
Caracas
Dilsworth
Gates
Dominions
Columbia A
Windsor A
Ridgeway
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor
Car Suis
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report
Chicago grain and provisions market notes small price shifts across wheat corn oats and fats. May and July futures show minor gains and losses. eggs butter and dairy items list varied prices including pork larding ribs and cheese quotes. Live poultry and geese prices appear with regional values in a busy daily commodities snapshot.
Kansas City Live Stock Cattle Prices Report
Kansas City cattle receipts reach 4000 with 1000 Texans. Native steers range 5.25 to 6.60, Texans 4.25 to 6.10, cows 5.60 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 3.25 to 5.10, bulls 3.50 to 5.00, calves 4.25 to 5.50. Home shipments total about 3000.
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Kansas City
Market Summary Reflects Dull Start Amid Bank Clues
New York opening showed a dull tone influenced by Saturday bank statement fears and mixed crop reports. Stocks such as Union Pacific and St Paul declined on insider selling fears while Amalgamated and BRT showed some strength. government bonds steady. Commodities including sugars, coffee, and canned goods moved with uneven demand across exchanges and markets.
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards Illinois April 7 Cattle receipts 18000 market 10 cents higher. Prices for choice to fancy 7.25 to 7.70, good to choice 5.80 to 6.70, poor to medium 4.75 to 5.60. Fat cows and heifers 4.75 to 6. W hog receipts 24000 top 7.05. bulk 6.70 to 6.90. light 6.35 to 6.70. rough packing 6.60 to 6.75. mixed 6.55 to 7.00. heavy packing 6.80 to 7.05. pigs 5.50 to 6.40. Sheep receipts 14000 market 5 cents higher. Sheep 3.75 to 5.80. lambs 5.25 to 7.00.
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Union and
Interstate Stockyards
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Avetarc C.vcceessnaase
Ill
Cincinnati live stock prices and receipts report
Cincinnati April 7 cattle receipts 1400 shippers prices 5 75 to 6 25 good to choice calves to 6 50 hogs receipts 2045 selects 7 10 to 7 10 mixed 6 76 6 95 sheep receipts 63 extra 95 15 best lambs 6 85
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Cincinnati
Grain Market Telegraphed Prices and Car Loadings
Wheat steady with various grade prices and April futures shown. Corn weak with multiple white and mixed grades listed. Oats steady and hay steady with Timothy and clover listings. Inspections detail car counts by grade for wheat, corn, rye, hay, and hay loads.
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C. Hay
Timothy
Gars
Hay
Clover
Rye
Rural Market Report From East Buffalo On April 7
East Buffalo New York reports cattle receipts of 150 cars with best steers from 36.50 to 6.75, heifers from 1.00 to 6.00, cows 2.50 to 5.00, bulls 3.50 to 6.00, veals 5.00 to 7.00. Hog receipts 85 cars with prices around 7.18 to 7.00 for mixed hogs, Yorkers 6.75, pigs 6.55, roughs 6.30 to 6.60, atags 4.25 to 4.75. Sheep and lambs 70 cars top lambs 7.00 to 7.25, other sheep 4.50 to 6.50, overall sheep 5.00 to 6.50.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Prices for Poultry and Dairy In Early Market Report
Poultry and other produce prices listed by shippers. Hens and spring chickens steady few items up to 9c per lb. Eggs fresh 13c. Butter choice 18c. Hides and tallow priced by grade. Flour and bran values given. Fruits vegetables including strawberries cabbage onions oranges lemons beans and other staples priced per bushel per box per ton or per quart. Provisions from Kingan Co price list include hams bacon lard sausage and luncheon meats with multiple grade prices. Market notes reflect old style unit pricing common to period trade reports.
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New York
California
Florida
Matthews
Kingan & Co
Indiana
Tierces
Rushed Rail Schedule Fragments Across Regions
A series of travel times and routes listed for Toluca Chicago Detroit Milwaukee St Louis West and Effingham areas. The garbled OCR shows departures arrivals and connections including express lines with uneven times and several inconsistent or unclear annotations. The fragment implies a broad timetable snapshot without a cohesive itinerary.
Train schedules at station and corner Illinois and Washington
Ticket offices operate at the station and at the corner of Illinois and Washington. The timetable lists departures and arrivals to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Vincennes, Madison, and other points. Several trains show morning and evening times with brief notes on connections and local stops.
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Ilinois
Washington-sta
Union Traction trains schedule for Indiana stations
Union Traction Co of Indiana lists station blocks for Anderson Muncie Marion Elwood and Alexandria with departures starting 4 15 a m and hourly until 7 15 p m 9 15 p m and 0b pm Limited trains to Anderson and Muncie depart 8 00 and 11 00 a m 2 00 and 5 00 p m arriving in Anderson in one hour forty five minutes and Muncie in
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Muncie
Marion
Elwood
Alexandria
Onty
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