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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1907

Page

3

Wall Street Stocks Slump At Opening On Bearish Tone

The New York stock market opened with broad declines as major issues such as Smelting Erie Northern Pacific and Anaconda fell several points. Gains in Colorado Fuel were modest and bond prices steadied after a weak opening. a bank statement release deepened the cautious mood and selling pressure, with heavy early trading volume.

Scripps-McRae Preag Association New York Erie Northern Pacific Anaconda Distrttes Securities Atchigan and Readius Colorado Union Pacific Southern Pacific Stock Exchange

Market Notes From New York Apr 13

Scripps McHae Press Association reports pork prices at 17.25 to 18.25 dollars. Lard Western steam spot at 8.85 to 8.95. Tallow City at 6 1 2 to 6 3 4 cents. Butter Creamery extra at 30 3 4 to 31 cents. Eggs White fancy around 18 to 14 cents. Cheese Full cream lic.

Scripps-McHae Press Association New York Western Steam Western

Wheat and Corn Prices and Inventory Report 1907

Wheat and corn price listings with bids and through billing notes for No 2 red, No 3 white, No 4 white, yellow, and mixed categories. Hay prices shown for timothy and clover mixes. Inspections record totals for mixed and white grades. Stock in store figures include wheat corn oats rye with date stamps from April 1907.

Titec C. Hay Timothy Insv

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Reported

Pittsburg April 13 supply light and steady for cattle with prime and choice grades quoted around 5.60 to 6.00 dollars. Sheep receipts fair and steady with prime vethers 5.60 to 7.15, lambs 5.00 to 7.35. Hogs receipts 19 cars and lower. prime and medium hogs 7.00 to 7.10, rough hogs 5.75 to 6.30.

Pittsburg Scripps-McRae Press Association

Wade Retires as Maj Gen in Army After 46 Years Service

Washington April 13 Maj Gen James E Wade senior in his rank retires. He will be promoted to major general Brig Gen William S McCluskey commands Texas department and Maj Gen Frederick D Grant of the East succeeds Wade in the Atlantic division. The division command to be abolished next July merged into the East. Grant to hold command until relieved by Gen Wood then likely to the lakes department at Chicago.

Servizges-McHae Washington James Ek.Wade MacArthur Fiis Wade William S. McCluskey Texas Frederick D. Grant Department of the East New York Gen Fvision Gen. Grant Gen. Wood Department of the Lakes Chicago

Gen. Louis Botha Arrives in London to Attend Colonial Premiers Conference

Gen Louis Botha premier of the Transvaal colony arrived in London to attend a conference of colonial premiers. Great crowds cheered him wherever he appeared as he entered the city.

Scripps-McRuae Press Association London Louis Botha Transvaal

Methods of a Jury in a Street Car Case

The Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co seeks a new trial after a jury awarded Anna Miller $2,425 for injuries from a street car accident. The company alleges jurors each wrote proposed damages from $100 to $9,000 and then averaged the total of $29,100 by 12 to reach the verdict. Judge J. M. Leathers has the matter under advisement.

Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Anna Miller J. M. Leathers Ee

Lost Gold Watch with Grace Inscription

A gold watch with Grace inscribed on the inside of the case and G on the exterior was lost Saturday around noon. Return to Room 710 Amoke or call 735 new phone for reward.

Brave Young Wife Charges Desertion of Husband in First Felony Arrest

Clara Sherman swore out a warrant for Benjamin Sherman after he deserted their 13 month old child. Mullin and Stewart arrested him at Hollweg Reese wholesale in South Meridian street. In Captain Asch’s office the wife refused reconciliation and declared the marriage over. The case marks the first arrest under the new desertion statute.

Clara Sherman Mullin and Stewart Sherman Hollweg & Reese S. Meridian St Police Asch Ben Lnw

Clio Club Elects Officers At Conte Home Meeting

The Clio club met Friday at Mrs. A. T. Conte's Broadway home and elected officers including President Mrs. J. R. Parrett, Vice-President Mrs. Toland Bivens, Secretary Mrs. Sylvester Tineblood, Treasurer Mrs. J. A. Nelson, and others on the executive committee and council.

Clio Club A. T. Conte Broadway J. R. Parrett Toland Bivens Sylvester Tineblood J. A. Nelson Amos SK. Hollowell G. &. Kendall A. T. Coate Alice Hadley Morlan J. S. Edwards

Anniversary Observance Of Free Windergarten And Child Aid

The twenty fifth anniversary was observed with a large Friday reception hosted by Mrs. John H. Holliday. Guest of honor was Mrs. Eliza A. Blaker, superintendent of the kindergartens, joined by college teachers, faculty, and executive board members. Pink roses, a reception in the drawing-room, and a musical program by Mrs. Hugh McGibeny highlighted the event with help from Mrs. George Hufford and several Misses Holliday and friends.

Free Windergarten and Children’s Aid Society John H. Holliday Eliza A. Blaker George Hufford Jessie Goodwin Bright Armstrong Charlotte Gardner Miss Holliday Elizabeth Katherine Holliday Hugh McGibeny

Temple 15 Assured Building Fund Effort Nears Goal

Masonic lodge teams report strong subscriptions for the building fund at Massachusetts ave and New Jersey st. Aiming for 125000 by noon Monday, with the grand lodge offering to assist lagging lodges. Saturday noon totals show 109470 from Raper commentery and various lodges, plus miscellaneous subscriptions.

Massachusetts Ave New Jersey St Grand Lodge van the Blue Lodges Raper Commentery Indianapolis Center Lodge Marion Lodge Capital City Lodge Ancient Landmarks Lodge Mystic Tie Lodge Pentalpha Lodge Logan Lodge Monument Lodge

Ball Games Postponed Across League Play This Day

Weather disruptions halt three NL games in Boston Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia Chicago posts report blizzard and rain causing postponements across four cities and teams Boston Brook lyn Philadelphia New York Chicago St Louis all affected by winter conditions today.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Chicago

Judge Pritchard Better After Illness

Judge James A. Pritchard of criminal court is slowly recovering from a serious illness. He has been seriously sick for a couple of weeks and is now believed to be out of immediate danger. He was much better Saturday morning and had not been able to sleep due to choking sensations when lying down.

James A. Pritchard Criminal Court

Exchange Suspends Traders Over Floor Altercation

New York stock exchange governors suspend George H Potts and John H Aurebach for 30 days after a floor altercation last Wednesday. The action announced April 13 cites disruption on the trading floor and adherence to market conduct rules.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York New York Stock Exchange Today George H., Potts John H. Aurebach

Chicago grain prices and receipts report

Chicago on April 15 May wheat quoted at 79 1 4 cents, July 81 4 cents, compared with prior closes. May corn 48 47 cents, July 47 4 cents. Oats higher May 44 5 and July 40 42 cents. Hog products firm with July pork 16 21 4 dollars, lard 8 82 2, ribs 8 72 4. Local receipts wheat 24 cars, corn 191 cars, oats 154 cars. No. 2 red winter May 7 84 79 1 4 cents, May corn 4 4 7 1 2 cents, No. 3 yellow 44 45 cents, May oats 44 cents.

Chicago

Public interest in school privacy and missing girl case

A school official defends keeping private pupil details and notes that authorities promptly supplied information about the Anna Laughlin disappearance. He argues public statements should come only with complete facts and warns against press insinuations while acknowledging parental caution and public judgment requires full context.

Anna Laughlin

Judge rules saloon a nuisance in Indiana case

Noblesville April 13 Judge Ira W Christian ruled in the State vs Edward L Sopher on an affidavit by James M Lambert that Sophrs saloon is a public nuisance The decision aligns with a Lebanon Judge Artman ruling declaring saloons illegal and that county commissioners have no authority to license them

The Sun Noblesville Ind Ira W. Christian Edward Ll. Sopher James M. Lambert Sopher Artman Lebanon

City Record Births and Marriages Reported

A daily city record lists births for Clarence and Jessie Turner. Selden and Marietta Stone. Hyman and Toba Escol. Edward and Helen Gilman. Frank and Florence Wills. G. B. and Lena Jackson. Arthur and Ethel Cowes. John and Bridget Griffin. William and Lola Keenan. George Vaida at City hospital with a street car accident. Lydia Stone and Lucy Jones with medical conditions. Dora Wheiditz with endocarditis. Louis Pitt with Bright's disease. Ellen Vinlit with bronchial pneumonia. Henry Miller with pulmonary tuberculosis. Marriages include Clyde Murphy and Anna Nolan. Elmer D. Fuck and M Gertrude Newby. Raphael E. Santistelau and Mary Santistelau. George F. E. Watson and Elsie McVey. Ernest K. Morris and Vesta Scott Thomas. Albin G. Johnston and Grace M. Miller. Building permits issued for multiple addresses including Linwood, N Meridian, California and Chesapeake, and various Martindale projects. remodels and store rooms approved. values listed for several structures. Further entries cover dwelling builds for Mrs. Angelina B. Cook. Alice Norrigan and other residences with listed amounts.

Clarence and Jessie Turner W. Chiost Selden and Marietta Stone Minnesota St Hyman Toba Escol Virginia Ave Edward and Helen Gilman Woodlawn Ave Frank and Florence Wills Tae Savoy G. B Lena Jackson Arthur and Ethel Cowes Wrightst John and Bridget Griffin N. Grientalst William and Lola Keenan J.owellave George Vaida City Hospital Josephine L. Kreis College Ave Lydia Stone Lucy ©. Jones Pleasant-st Dora Wheiditz Henry Miller Clyde Murphy Anna C. Nolan Elmer D. Fuck M. Gertrude Newby Raphael E. Santistelau Mary Santistelau George FE. Watson Elsie McVey Ernest EK Morris Vesta Scott Thomas Albin G. Johnston Grace M. Miller H. G. Burdge Linwood George Rosenberg N. Meridian Mary FE. Clifford California Chesapeake Koupper Illinois J. Gilday Cornell Atlas Engine Works Martindale Angelina B. Cook Wilmont Alice Norrigan N. Rural

Peabody asserts Thaw defense unchanged after jury split

A. Russell Peabody, partner at Clifford W. Hartridge, Thaw's counsel, said there would be no change in Thaw's defense following the jury disagreement. He stated he was authorized by Thaw and had just conferred with him in New York.

Tind Clifford W. Hartridge Harry KK. Thaw Thaw Peabody Totmahs

Indianapolis firm sues city over returned bid bond

The Indianapolis Construction Company sues the City of Indianapolis seeking return of 247 dollars from a certified check given with a bid for the Twenty second street improvement. The firm withdrew the bid after a mistake, but the Board of Public Works reportedly refused to return the check.

Indianapolis Construction Company Idianapolis Board of Public Works

Change of venue sought in Thaw trial in Westchester

A report from White Plains says District Attorney Jerome may move Harry Thaw’s case to Westchester County. The aim is a quicker jury pool and faster trial, since several Supreme Court judges convene there and would hear the case sooner than in New York City courts.

White Plains N. Y Jerome Harry Thaw West Chester County New York Supreme

Iota Club Card Party Set for April 17

The Iota Social club will host a card party Wednesday evening April 17 at Bellefontaine hall corner of Bal tefon taine street and Massachusetts are at 8 o'clock.

Iota Social Club Bellefontaine Hall Bal Tefontaine-St Massachusetts

Hanly Slightly Better After Weekend Illness

Governor Hanly shows slight improvement Saturday though still very weak and unable to rest well. No details on treatment or prognosis provided. Government officials offered cautious updates as the health condition remains fragile.

Gov. Hanly Mr. Hanly

Thaw should be placed in an asylum say half-brother

A Blair Thaw, Harry Thaw’s half-brother, declares in Rome that Harry belongs in an insane asylum. He criticizes the Thaw jury’s disagreement, calling the case grathological rather than criminal and saying conviction would have been pointless.

Scripps-McRae Press Aassociation Rome Harry Thaw A. Blair Thaw Thaw Harryehow

Postum Helps Family Quit Coffee Says Testimonial

A housewife recalls replacing coffee with Postum after discovering an empty coffee canister. She describes her initial reluctance, eventual full shift, and health improvements in herself, her husband, and relatives. Her story credits Postum with eliminating headaches and nervousness, noting many family members now use it.

Mother Path Postum Postum Company Battle Creek Mich Weillville

Tulsa hosts next year conventions with coliseum plan

Tulsa via the Commercial club invites the Republican and Democratic national conventions to meet here next year. A coliseum will be built and a fund of 100,000 has been pledged toward the conventions.

Scripps-McRae Preas Association Tulsa J. T Commercial Club

Gas saving tips featured in Fletcherplace talk

Mrs. Helen Armstrong lectured on cookery and gas range uses at Fletcherplace A L church. Attendee Miss Ruth Keefe noted as a celebrated Indianapolis cook. Tips urged blue flame, avoid grease, keep oven doors open briefly to prevent rust, linseed oil for rust, sal soda for grease, and a Monday menu of broiled liver and bacon cheese fondue and spice cakes to be demonstrated at the First German M E church at New Jersey and New York streets at 2.

Helen Armstrong Fletcherplace AL. A. Church Ruth Keefe Indianapolis M. E New Jersey New York Sts

No Prison Bars For Young Girls In Indiana Reform Plan

In mid spring or early June the Girls Industrial School and Womens Prison will move to new buildings north of Indianapolis as two separate institutions. The reforming plan creates a reformatory for the girls and retains the prison for mature female offenders, with nine completed buildings funded. Contractor Warren faces disputes over plastering material changes and extras while trustees prepare bids for furnishings and additional cottages, barns, and fences to ready the site.

Girls’ Industrial School Womans Prison Indianapolis Crawfordsville Road Pike W. Tenth-st Industrial School Lnw Indiana Womens Prison Building Commission John TR. Warren Warren Comission John BR. Elam Bard of Trustees

Ellison Funeral Monday for Frederick Ellison in Indianapolis

Frederick Ellison a prominent railroad man died in South Bend and body brought to Indianapolis. Funeral Monday morning at Weslorth near Pierson Avenue. Former officer of St Louis division of the Big Four later with Vandalla, born in Yorkshire England in 1842. Survived by widow and one son.

Frederick ‘Fl Eisen Sheridan Notel South Bend End Pierson-ave Ellison St. Louisivision Big Four Railroad Vandalla Railroad Chicago, South Bend & Northern Yorkshire England Cleveland Edison St. Helena

Reasner Controls Indiana Victory Over Athletics 10-3

In Bloogalington Indiana university beat the Indianapolis Athletics 10 to 3. Reasner pitched for Indiana and limited the Athletics to five hits while Bohnstadt took the loss for the visitors. Batteries: Indiana Reasner and McFerr en Athletics Bohnstadt Berndt and Connor.

Bloogalington Ind Indiana University Indianapolis Athletics Bohnstadt Crimson Reasner Indiana Gid Indiana Reasner and McFerren Berndt and Connor

Pies and Pastries Discussed At Hartman Store Lectures

Miss Emily Marian Colling a cooking expert and gas range demonstrator has drawn large turnouts in Indianapolis for talks at the Hartman store 313 319 E Washington St. Her Saturday demonstrations featured pies and pastries as the theme and she announced three more days of lectures next week using a Peninsular gas range.

Emily Marian Colling Indianapolis

A Miscellaneous Shower Held For Miss Neumann

A mixed shower was hosted Friday afternoon by Mrs John Loune Kittle at Mrs Arthur Jordan home in Meridianst to honor Miss Margaret Neumann who will marry next week. Pink and white decor featured a buffet luncheon with hostess Mrs Kittle aided by her sister Miss Florence Witte.

John Loune Kittle Arthur Jordan N. Meridianst Margaret Neumann Alice Florence Wittie

Arbor Day Proclamation Plans By Gov Hanly

Gov Hanly to issue spring Arbor Day proclamation in a few days. Law designates April 21 and October 20 as Arbor and Bird Days in the state. Governor will urge statewide observance and school programs including tree planting.

Hanly

Storms at Mina Nevada Reports on Mining Venture

Daniel Storms former secretary of state now located at Mina Nevada is said to be meeting with success with a large mining company. He writes favorably to friends about the country and its prospects.

Daniel BE. Storms Mina Nev

Bread baking program at Vonnegut hardware store

Mrs Lilian Matherson of New York City lectured on bread baking using the New Process Visible gas range at Vonnegut hardware company in Indianapolis. She has spent two weeks there and will travel to Dayton to continue lectures, praising gas economy and domestic cooking benefits.

Vonnegut Hardware Company Washington St Lillian Matherson New York City Dayton Indianapolis

Snow Buries Copper Country Causing Travel Standstill

Dispatches from the upper peninsula report copper country buried under snowdrifts four to eight feet deep after a six day storm. Business and transportation nearly halted as Caumont streets flood with impassable roads. The record snow is unprecedented for April.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Detroit Mich Upper Peninsula Caumont

Pastor Frank Riley Ends Life In Atlanta Home

Rev. Frank Riley formerly of the South Georgia Methodist conference killed himself at his Atlanta residence by sealing the room and turning on gas. Depression from ill health is believed to have caused the act.

Atlanta, Ga Frank Riley South Georgia Methodist Conference

New Thinner Disk Shaped Phonograph Record Debuts

G Marcolli’s announced experiments in better phonograph records have culminated in a disk shaped, much thinner record with a threefold longer length. The gold plated mogul tip can be used 12 to 13 times, reducing rasping noise and delivering a clearer musical tone. Demonstrations are at Columbia Phonograph, 48 North Pennsylvania Street.

G. Marcolli Frome Marconi Columbia Phonograph Company Ani Columbia Phonograph North Penunsylvania Street

Filing system visit to inspect war records cataloging

Gran Perry and Miss Jennie Elrod visited Washington to study the government filing and cataloging of war records. Elrod remained to plan the system for the adjutant general’s office as old records in the statehouse basement are to be organized and filed.

Adji Gran Perry Washington Jennie Elrod

Wisconsin Assembly kills clean towel law bill

The Wisconsin state assembly killed the senate bill known as the clean towel law which would require individual towels and longer sheets of motels.

The Sun Madison Wis State Assembly Senate

Notice of liquor license in Indianapolis Seventh Ward

Edward A Harmening applies to Marion County Board of County Commissioners at May 1907 term for license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises. Premises at 1 North Delaware Street in Center Township Ward 7, Indianapolis, described as front room 14 1/2 by 32 feet in a three story brick building on Delware Street.

Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Indiana Walt Fast Street Lin Outlet H East Court Streets Indianapolis Mariey County First Street Frederick Wachstetter Heaers Thseriter Nereby Board of Commissioners of Marion Coufi State of Earey Senate Drake Senate Avenue Netie Seid Board G. Cornforth Tndiana Board of County Commissioners Bluff Avenue Bayer Raymond Street Jenbex

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