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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Opens Dull With Broad Downticks

The New York stock market opened lower across most issues with losses from percent to percent. Only New York Central rose by one point while copper shares Amalgamated and Anaconda fell on news of lower London copper prices. Heavy selling at the open drove declines of 1 to 2 points in many active stocks as the market maintained a heavy tone. Government bonds were unchanged and other bonds quiet and irregular.

New York New York Central Amalgamated Anaconda London

Cincinnati cattle and hog prices report unfolds in brief

Cincinnati April 12 cattle receipts 621 higher butcher steers extra 5.35 5.60 good to choice 4.65 5.00 calves extra 7.25 hog receipts 2700 steady good to choice 6.95 mixed packers 6.80 6.90 sheep receipts 241 strong extra 9.60 lambs 7.50

Cincinnati

Grain Market Summary From Open Outcry Prices

Wheat bids vary with No 2 red and No 3 red around late 70s, No 4 red at 100, No 1 and No 2 red rejected. Corn prices show several white and yellow grades near 46 to 47 cents, mixed and through billing. Oats steady with multiple white and mixed bids. Timoth y and clover mixed bids range 17 to 19 dollars per ton. Inspections list multiple cars for each grain with totals for wheat corn oats hay and rye.

Choice Timothy Il Heay

East Buffalo Live Stock Prices and Receipts

East Buffalo notes April 11 cattle receipts at 75 with calves from 5.50 to 7.50 and steady. Sheep receipts around 6 with choice lambs 9.00 to 9.10, yearlings 7.25 to 8, wethers 6.50 to 7, ewes 6.00 to 6.40, mixed 6.25 to 6.50. Hogs receipts are active. Yorkers and pigs 5.75, heavy and mixed 7.15 to 7.20, roughs 5.25 to 5.30.

East Buffalo Scripps-McAnne Press Association

Pork Mess and Lard Prices in New York Markets

New York Produce market report dated April 12 lists pork products at 918,260 and 18.25. lard Western steam spot at 9.99 and 9.17. tallow city and country quotes. butter creamery and eggs whites fancy and extra. cheese full cream also noted.

Scrippa-Mcline Press Association New York Pork Mess Western Steam Spot City Gye Western

Cattle and Hog Prices Reported by Chicago Market

Scripps-Weline Prose Association reports Chicago cattle receipts around 1,200 with steady demand. Prime beeves range from 5.50 to 6.50 per hundred, cows and heifers about 3.10 to 4.50, and canners up to nil. Hog receipts around 6.75 to 7.00 with mixed lots 4.09 to 6.80. Sheep receipts near 710 with native and western lambs from 3.54 to 6.55, native sheep 4.10 to 5.00.

Scripps-Weline Prose Association Chicago

Chicago Produce Prices Reported by Scrippa McRae

Chicago produce items listed with dealers and prices from April 12. Eggs extras at 18 to 18 1/4 cents, butter 29 1/4 to 31 1/4 cents, cheese 15 1/2 to 16 1/2 cents, poultry prices for turkeys 12 to 14 1/2 cents, chickens 14 to 16 1/4 cents, ducks 13 1/4 to 14 1/2 cents, geese 9 to 10 cents per dozen.

Chicago Scrippa-McRae Press Association Ucks

Morals of Parks Defend City Youth Protection Plan

Charles E. Coffin, president of the Board of Public Parks, rejects claims parks are unsafe for young girls. He notes park hours end at 11 pm and owl cars are not from Riverside, Garfield, or Brookside. Matrons exist at each park to guide children and report concerns to parents rather than the park board. The Women’s Christian Temperance Mission formed a committee to protect girls, but has not updated the board.

Charles E. Coffin Board of Public Parks Indianapolis Riverside Garfield Brookside Fairview Broad Rippie Mr. Coffin Indianapolis Park Board Women's Christian Temperance Vssion

Live Stock Prices Hold Steady in Indianapolis Market

Indianapolis April 12 report notes few fresh sheep and lamb arrivals with no price range established. Steers, heifers, cows, bulls, hogs and sheep show steady prices across various weight categories, with best animals commanding the top end and lighter stock at lower bids.

Indianapolis

East Buffalo Live Stock Prices Report

East Buffalo N Y April 12 Cat e-Recents 50 cars firm Veals and calves 5 0 7 5 0 0 Sheep Receipts 6 000 lambs 10c higher sheep firm Choice lambs 9 19 year lives 7 25 08 13 wethers 6 50 7 00 ewes and mixed sheep 6 0 0 5 0 cull sheep Some Hoags Receipts HARON 5 100e Jower 3 ST 100T 15 pigs 7 1507 20 heavy and mixed grades 7 19 roughs 4 25

East Buffalo N. Y

St Louis Live Stock Prices Reported

Cattle receipts 1990 strong with beet steers 4.00 to 6.40 stockers and feeders 3.50 to 5.25 cows and heifers 2.95 to 5.95 Texas steers 3.50 to 6. Hogs receipts 300 steady pigs 6.25 to 6.75 best heavy 6.80 Sheep receipts steady natives 80 to 8.75 lambs 7.40

ST. Lotis Texas

Myers Regains Pig's Foot Club Presidency

Phillip Myers, at Thursday night activity, reclaimed the Pig's Foot club presidency from Charles Witthoft who was deposed. Myers ate 17 pigs' feet in a contest against Asa Elliott, whose 3 feet failed to match his rival's pol ished bone count. Elliott blamed elements for his defeat and Sle plans to train for the next election aiming to become president after the next tournament.

Phillip Myers Pig's Foot Club Charles Witthoft Mr. Myers Asa Elliott Mr. Eliott Sle

Slagel jailed for five days over Carnegie patent claim

Frederick Slagel, arrested at the Hotel Schenley while trying to force his way in to see Andrew Carnegie to discuss disposing of a patent, was sent to jail for five days by Magistrate Walker. Slagel sang German religious songs in his cell, and police suspect he is demented.

Scrippsa-McRae Presse Association Pittsburg Frederick Slagel Schenley Andrew Carnegie Walker Slagel

Silk Merger Created Major Textile Combine in Pa

York Pa April 12 announce a silk merger including 30 mills mainly in Pennsylvania. The York and Monarch mills join with Carlisle Fleetwood Kutztown and Reynoldsville mills. American Silk Manufacturing Co of New York to purchase. New firm to have capacity of 22 500 000.

Scripps-McRae Press Association York Pennsylvania Monarch Mills Carlisle Fleetwood Kutztown Reynoldsville American Silke Manufacturing Company New York

Bankers Win Case On Indictment Dismissal At Oklo

Federal indictments against Capitol National Bank officers Charles E. Billingsley and James C. Robb, filed after the 1904 bank failure, charging false entries to individual credit, were dismissed today as the government failed to show sufficient evidence.

General Stewart Resigns Bermuda Governor

New York April 12 Lieutenant General Robert MacGregor Stewart has resigned as governor and commander in chief of the army in the British colony of Bermuda.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association New York Robert MacGregor Stewart Bermuda

Tin and roofing tin sale listing across brands and sizes

TINNERS SUPPLIES presents copper-bottoms 38c, cloth sheets 27C and 27C at $2.90 $3.25, best bloom galvanized 27 at $4.10. CHARCOAL TIN features Best brands IC 10x14 24x20 12x12 at $6.50 IX $8.55. ROOFING TIN Best brands common IC 14x20 $4.75 9.76 IC 20x28 $9.00 $11.00 old styles $12.00 $19.00. TIN in pigs 48c in bara 50c. ZINC 80.

Chicago Grain Market Report April Grain and Hog Prices

In Chicago on April 12 wheat rose as shorts covered with May at 78 3/4 to 78 1/2 cents and July at 80 3/4 cents. May corn 47 1/2 to 47 1/4 cents, July 47 1/2 to 47 1/4 cents. Oats up to 47 1/4 cents. Hog products at 16.5 for pork, 38.82 for lard, 8.72 for ribs. Local receipts: wheat 19 cars, corn 216, oats 165. Market dull after first hour, few stock offers. May wheat 78 1/2 to 79 1/4 cents, May corn 6 1/4 cents, No 2 red 78 1/2 to 79 1/4, No 3 yellow 44 1/2 to 45 1/4, May oats 44 1/2 cents, July 40 1/4 cents.

Chicago Shorts

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Report

Pittsburg Pa April 12. Cattle supply light and steady with prime cattle at 5.60 to 5.15 and choice 5.80 to 5.00. Sheep supply light and steady with prime wethers 5.60 to 5.80, food 5.25 to 5.50, lambs 5.00 to 7.35. Hogs supply light and steady with prime heavy hogs 7.20 to 7.30, workers 7.25 to 7.30, roughs 6.00 to 6.35.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Pittsburg

Thaw Trial Prolonged as Courthouse Crowd Gathers

Besieged by long waits and a throng outside the Tombs, New York residents followed every moment of Harry K Thaw's trial. A prison statement from Thaw claimed self defense and reliance on law, while attorney Daniel O'Reilly caused a brief court-room stampede with a joke about the jury arriving. Prosecutor Jerome signaled readiness to retry Thaw if the jury disagrees, implying a possible renewed imprisonment.

Daniel O'Reilly O'Reilly Hartridge, Peabody Harry K. Thaw Jerome Mr. Thaw

Expense of the Thaw Trial Tops Estimates

New York on April 1 reports estimates of trial costs for Harry K Thaw drawing attention. Public figures show Thaw family spending about 233000, state costs near 80000, county costs under 30000, with total expenses excluding certain funds. Conservative state costs likely around 40000, while Thaw defense spending is believed not to exceed 235000, though totals vary.

New York Harry K. Thaw Thaw

Hidden Costs of Thaw Trial Highlight Jury Pay Debate

The text notes uncertain defense costs for Thaw and details alienists at 45000 dollars and attorneys at 145000 dollars. Jurors have earned 2 dollars daily for a lengthy trial and would gain 1586 dollars in total. raising pay to five dollars daily could nearly triple expenses.

Jury in Thaw case convinced to stand for verdict

NEW YORK April 12 There will be no disagreement of the Thaw jury. It may be 24 hours more before a verdict is returned, but the 12 men locked in the jury room are going to determine Harry Thaw's fate before they quit. A Scripps McRae Press associate quoted a source close to the case noting no requests for instructions since yesterday hint at a unified majority. The theory holds ten or eleven jurors have formed a firm opinion and will resist the minority or a compromise until a final decision is reached.

Tombs Thaw St. Patrick's Day Harry Thaw Pinkertons Harry Thawe Scripps-McRae Press Association

Rogers Sees Providential Prosperity For Nation

Henry H. Rogers, in an interview with the Manufacturers' Record, expresses strong optimism about the economic outlook. He cites providence guiding the country and asserts that settled conditions and unified demand for conservative government will emerge within months, stabilizing prosperity and development.

Rogers

Trust Must Stand Trial In Standard Oil Case

Chicago April 12 The federal government won a sweeping victory as Judge Landis refused to quash the indictment against Standard Oil or remove the case from the jury. The ruling directs the trial to proceed with 12 jurors to decide guilt or innocence on the merits.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Landis Oil Trust

City Record of Births and Marriages Listings

List of births with names ages and addresses including Cardiac dilation diphtheria uterus and 15 other conditions. Also entries for marriages with several couple names and dwelling and repair values for various properties and remodels in the city.

Driscoll Set Right Correction From Indianapolis News

A Muncie based News correspondent issues a correction disputing bribery charges against Mr. G. Driscoll. The reply states no evidence of Driscoll seeking or taking money in exchange for votes by legislators Fitch and Volz, and asserts the charges were politically motivated. The correction emphasizes Driscoll’s absence from influencing votes and notes family illness as context.

Muncie Ind Indianapolis News Today Chearges Driscoll Wroate Muiucie Statehouse J. Monroe Fitch Bell Fitch John Volz Joe Bell Crawford Fairbanks H. J. Peckinpaugh Peckinpaugh

A Fine Winter Day in a Spring-Like Sky

The weather note recalls a brisk start with 38 degrees and a brief noon blizzard followed by sun. March winds persisted as a chilly change settled in for Friday night and Saturday, with fair but cold conditions forecast for Saturday.

Blizgeard

Colone's Satisfied Pitcher Kennedy Not To Be Traded

Louisville manager Tom Chillington says he will not purchase Jack Kennedy from Cincinnati. With five experienced pitchers under reserve including Puttmann Elliott Stovall Kenna and Sudhoff, and Dunkle and Moskiman not expected to report, Kennedy will not be needed.

the Sun Louisville Tom Chillington Louisville Baseball Club Jack Kennedy Cincinnati Club Kennedy Puttmann Elliott Stovall Kenna Sudhoff Dunkle Moskiman

Oklahoma AG accuses railroads of rate rebate violations

Guthrie April 12 Attorney General Bramwell says railroads violate the Heyburn rate law by letting favored shippers load cars heavier than permitted. Cromwell also announces an Oklahoma cotton seed oil trust probe with promises of sensational developments.

Serippasa-McRae Press Association Guthie Okla Bramwell Oklahoma

Blizzard Rages Through Copper Country In Michigan

The Scripps-McRae Presa Association reports a second week blizzard gripping Houghton Michigan. Steam and electric rail traffic are badly interrupted as snow falls nearly nonstop since last Sunday.

Scripps-McRae Presa Association Houghton, Mich Copper Trafic

Incorporations Filed For Gary Building Company and Posey County Phone

Secretary of State records list two incorporations. Gary Building Company in Gary with $10,000 capital stock, formed by FE O Selby Frank B Selby and Frank C Pomerene. St Philip Telephone Company in Posey County with $2,000 capital, formed by Fred Kirchhoff Frank Neff George J Ehrhardt Theodore Hartig and Joseph A Delg.

Secretary of State Gary Building Company Gary FE. O. Selby Frank B. Selby Frank C. Pomerene St. .Philip Telephone Company Posey County Fred Kirchhoff Frank Neff George J. Ehrhardt Theodore Hartig Joseph A. Delg

Tragedy at Grand Opera House in Pittsburg Matinee

In Pittsburg Fa on April 12 a spectator in a boxed seat fired a revolver to his head during a matinee at the Grand Opera House. He collapsed and was removed under the stage by theater staff. The shooter's identity is unknown.

Scrippa-MecRae Presa Association Fittsburg Grand Opera House

Mrs Foraker A Fine Politician Seeks D A R Post

Washington April 12 Indications point to a contested race for president secretary of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the annual meeting in this city The Foraker faction urges Mrs J A Foraker wife of Ohio senator as a candidate Other contenders include Mrs Donald McLean incumbent and Mrs Julius Caesar Burrows wife of Michigan senator The article lauds Mrs Foraker as a sharp political thinker with deep knowledge of DAR and DD A R politics

Daughters of the Americaevolution J. A. Poraner Ohio Donald

Councilman vows fight to pass saloon proximity ordinance

Councilman John F. Wood of the Third ward pledged on Friday to push a measure banning saloons within 500 feet of public schools. Introduced weeks ago, the ordinance has been buried in the public health committee led by Otto Hofmann, a saloon keeper. Wood aims to pull the measure from committee at the next council meeting, expecting some colleagues to support it despite brewer opposition amid strong public sentiment for passage.

John F. Wood Third Ward Frederick W. Eppert Committee On Public Health Otto Hofmann

Major Fremont Testifies In Court Martial Defense

Maj Francis F Fremont United States infantry testifies in court martial claiming expensive divorce proceedings and alimony payments explain his inability to meet debts. He says loans were for good faith and not due to rank. denies claiming San Francisco ownership, only interest in his father's property. C S Johnson of First National Bank of Saitzburg notes officers receive little money by mere promises.

Francis F. Fremont United States Infantry San Francisco C. S. Johnson First National Bank of Saitsburg

Calhoun Denies Bribery Claims In Railways Franchise

Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railways, arrived from New York and declared that no money was improperly paid to any city official in connection with the companys franchise secured after last Aprils fire. He denounced the individuals behind the attack in bitter terms.

Scrippa-McRar Press Association San Francisco Patrick Calhoun United Railways Company New York

Opposed to Foraker in railroad fight

The Receivers and Shippers association in Cincinnati announces unalterable opposition to Senator Foraker and his leadership of railroad interests in Washington. In an open letter to presidents of major railroads, officials say the letter suggests how growing hostility to railroads can be halted, but details are not released.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Cincinnati Receivers’ and Shippers’ Association Taft-Foraker Foraker Washington Ocal

Snow Two Feet Deep Hits Ashland Wisconsin

Heavy snowfall and blizzard strike Ashland Wisconsin piling two feet of snow in places with drifting and difficult travel, as residents endure winter conditions across the city.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Ashland Wis

Souvenirs at Vonnegut's Hardware Store Lectures Begin

Mrs Lillian Matherson demonstrates a New Process Visible gas range at Vonnegut Hardware on the Moor. Lectures on domestic science run mornings and afternoons for nearly two weeks as crowds grow, with recipes and souvenirs offered to housewives.

Vonnegut Hardware Company Sewor Moor Lillian Matherson

White Sox Browns game postponed by cold weather

ST. LOUIS April 12. Owing to cold weather the White Sox Browns game scheduled for today was postponed. Scrippa-McRae Preys Association.

Scrippa-McRae Preys Association ST. Louis Browns

Ida Von Claussen vows continued pursuit of Graves dispute

Mrs Ida Von Claussen, seeking vengeance over Charles H Graves the U S minister to Sweden for not presenting her to King Oscar, returns from Washington vowing to press the issue to the end. She condemns Roosevelt and the state department and says reparation will be obtained.

Scripps-McRaee Press Association New York Ida von Claussen Charles H. Graves United States Sweden Oscar Washington Hoosevelt State Department Stockholm Theodore Roosevelt

Arrests of Women at Saloon in Indianapolis

Helen Schoenfeld was arrested by Patrolman McCarty as a frequenter of Ye Ark saloon and will be held until her Fort Wayne parents arrive in Indianapolis. Bond set at 250 dollars. Grice Evans fined and costs for loitering. companion James Gore Sai Goodletave was fined 1 dollar and costs. They were found in Ed Biser's saloon on East Wabash Street. Two other women arrested had their cases continued.

Helen Schoenfeld McCarty Fort Wayne Indianapo S Grice Evans James Gore Sai Goodletave Ed Biser E. Wabashst

Clerkship for Woman in Marion County License Office

Mrs. G E Earl is appointed by Fish and Game Commissioner Z T Sweeney to a new license clerk post in Marion County. The office created by the legislature will issue hunters licenses and is located in room 119 of the state house.

G. E. Earl Fish and Game Z. T. Sweeney Marion County Fish and Game Commission State House

Delegates Named for Hague Peace Conference

President selects a list led by Choate Porter and Hill to represent the United States at The Hague. The delegation includes Davis Sperry Buchanan Rose Hale Scott Butler and others with sailings set for New York around May 15.

United States State Department Joseph H. Choate England Gen Horace Porter France I. M. Rose Arkansas The Mer Lnna Janes Brown Scott Depiatrent of State Charles Henry Butler Supreme Coat of the New York Hague

Tryouts for Shortridge Debating Club May Events

The Hoys Debating Club at Short Ridge High School will hold tryouts Tuesday afternoon for the Shortridge Steele High School debate in Darton. The debate is planned for May likely early in the month. The Shortridge track team may schedule a meet with Dayton School on the same day, with athletic events in the afternoon and the debate in the evening.

Hoys’ Debating Club Shortridge High School Shortridge Steele High School St Darton Dayton

Masons Seek Larger Subscriptions For Building Fund

The Masonic lodge network aims to raise 3290,000 for a new building with a general canvass of all Masons after Thursday’s totals. Friday reports list contributions from Raper commendery, Indianapolis chapter, Keystone chapter, Center lodge, Marion lodge, Capitol City Lodge, Ancient Landmark, Mystic Tie lodge, Pentalpha lodge, Logan lodge, Monument lodge and others, bringing the day’s total to 6522 and the grand total to 105,070.

Raper Fieiianapolis Keystone Center Lodge Marion Lodge Capitol City Lodge Ancient Landmark Mystic Tie Lodge Pentalpha Lodge Logan Lodge Monument Lodge

Rubber Goods Report Shows Big Rise in Business

The eighth annual Rubber Goods Manufacturing company report notes a large increase in business and profits. The gains are linked to close ties with United States Rubber company through stock holdings. A steady 1 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock and a 1 percent dividend on common stock were paid, with a further common dividend deferred. Talks indicate plans for closer relations with United States Rubber company soon.

United States Rubber Company

Strikers Return to Work at Lorain Ships Yard

In Lorain Ohio on April 12 seventy five more laborers returned to work at the American Shipbuilding Company yards. Most skilled mechanics remain on strike. Union officials brought a 12,000 dollar strike benefit funds and company officials say they have all unskilled labor needed.

Scrippa-McRae Prens Association Lorain American Shipbuilding Company Compa

Supreme Court rules against treasurers on demand fees

In a Fridi era decision the court holds treasurers are not entitled to 30 and 75 cents charged as demand fees on delinquent taxes. The fees belong to the county and are diverted to county treasuries rather than individual treasurers.

Fridi Supreme Court Treasuries

Dayton murderer to be electrocuted next day unless blocked

The Ohio board of pardons rejected mercy for Dr Oliver C Haugh of Dayton. He faces execution by electric chair within a day unless Governor Harris intervenes. Interference from the governor is not expected.

Secrippe-McRae Press Association Columbus Oliver C. Haugh Dayton Board of Pardons Harris

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