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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Decline Amid Bear Attacks

New York August 9 The stock market opened slightly lower with many issues down ½ to 4 percent Canadian Pacific slid 2 ½ percent then rallied. Union Pacific led activity while St Paul Reading and Pennsy fell as liquidation worsened with further losses into the second hour.

New York Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Great Northern Southern Pacific St. Paul New York Central Union Pacific Reading

Live Stock Prices and Receipts at Indianapolis Market

Receipts total hogs 5,000 cattle 1,200 sheep and lambs 800. Hog market opened 10c higher with top at 6.50. Cattle sheep and lambs steady. Steers and heifers listed with weights and price ranges. cows, calves, bulls priced. Best heavies 210 lbs and up at 6.00 to 6.15. lights 140 to 169 lbs at 6.20 to 6.46. lambs and yearlings described with price bands. bulk of sales noted.

Indianapolis Upwald

Grain Prices and Inspections Reported for Wheat Corn and Hay

Grain markets show steady or improving bids with No. 2 red wheat at 79 cents and No. 2 white corn at 55 cents amid through billing and mixed lots. Inspections list multiple cars across grades including No. 2 red No. 3 red and No. 1 rejected wheat, plus No. 1 timothy hay at 20.40 dollars and 20.00 dollars for lower grades.

Alec Timothy Hay

Aged Hermit Dies Leaving Local Mystery

Henry Holtzenhauser, a 65 year old recluse found injured at Perkins Ave and Hugging Pike, died at City Hospital. Detectives suspect a brain concussion from a fall or stroke after intoxication, with autopsy planned to determine the real cause. Relatives are being sought as investigators review possible skull fractures and internal injuries.

Henry Holtzenhauser Holtzenhauser Perkins Ave Huggins Pike Petersdorf

Chicago grain prices in early August report

United Press reports Wheat soft with September at 87 to 88 1/2 cents and December near 92 1/2 cents. Corn slightly lower with September about 54 1/2 to 54 3/4 cents. Oats steady to firm with September around 45 1/4 cents. Provisions dull yet firm with September lard near 9.15 and ribs around 8.70 per hundredweight.

Chicago S&c

Telegraphers Strike Expands Across Suburbs and San Francisco

Telegraphers strike grows as pickets surround Western Union and Board of Trade offices. At 9:30 a mass meeting of about 1,500 operators approves the strike. 12 to 15 workers return to duty at Western Union, while many nonunion "blockites" seek work. Officials warn a general strike may spread, with Postal Telegraph workers also pressing for concessions. Ticker services fail, brokers shift to telephones.

Western Union Board of Trade San Francisco

Smith Will Filed Executors Named In Probate

The will of Alonzo Greene Smith, who died recently, has been filed for probate. Widow Ida Jane Smith is named executrix but has not yet qualified. The will leaves all estate to the widow except certain real estate to sister Carolina V. Parker.

Alonzo Greene Smith Ida Jane Smith Carolina V. Parker

Miss Garnett Daniels Weds English Poet Alfred Noyes

London August 9 Special to The Sun Alfred Noyes a young English poet hailed by some as a future Tennyson won the hand of Miss Garnett Daniels youngest daughter of the late Col Byron Daniels of Washington D C in the United States consular service for years Her rival was Herbert Dupark an Oxford orator seen by admirers as the coming prime minister The ceremony followed a spirited courtship in London

Sun London Alfred Noyes Tennyson Garnett Daniels Col Byron Daniels Washington, D. C United States Herbert Dupark Oxford

Limited Wreck Near Chesterton Injures Engineer and Conductor

CHESTERTON Ind Aug 9 Engineer Downey and Conductor Schultz both of Elkhart were seriously injured and 20 passengers bruised or shocked when the westbound Twentieth Century limited collided with the rear half of a fast freight train on the Lake Shore line. The passenger engine and freight rear were demolished, three coaches left the track and the line torn up. Traffic delayed several hours.

Gineer Downey Schultz Elkhart Twentieth Century Limited Lake Shore

Road opening approved through Dittman land north of Broad Ripple

The Board of County Commissioners sustained attorney Harry E. Negley in opening a road through Sophia Dittman and her sister-in-law Olive Dittman's land. Olive Dittman filed a remonstrance arguing late filing. The route crosses land near Williams Creek, where suburban buyers see value rise with access.

Board of County Commissioners Harry E. Negley Sophia Dittman Broad Ripple Olive Dittman Negley Indianapolis & Northern Traction Line Williams Creek

Control of Corporations Stirs Editorial Address

President Roberts of the Commercial National bank Chicago urged in Esterville that full public understanding is needed before perfect government control of public utility corporations can occur. He warned against vague powers and profit controls, saying investor confidence and capital flow would suffer.

Esterville Roberts Commercial National Bank Chicago Corn Helt

Incorporations Filed For Finke Furniture and Local Banks

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list Finke Furniture Company Evansville with 20000 capital stock and directors Charles E Finke Lawrence B Finkle Amelia K Fink and Olive I Finke. People's Bank and Trust Company Mount Vernon 50000 capital stock with directors C A Greathouse William Gonrerman David Rosenbaum Charles Stinson A K Grant Paul Maier A A Schenk John Forthoffer H F Clements. Kentucky-Indiana Mill Company North Vernon 20000 capital stock with directors C L Bacon H G Bacon and G C Smith.

Finke Furniture Company Evansville Capital Stock Charles E. Finke Lawrence B. Finkle Amelia K. Fink Olive I. Finke People’s Bank and Trust Company Mount Vernon C. A. Greathouse William Gonrerman David Rosenbaum Charles Stinson A. K. Grant Paul Maier A. A. Schenk John Forthoffer H. F. Clements Kentucky-Indiana Mill Company North Vernon C. L. Bacon H. G. Bacon G.C. Smith

Moors Uprising Attacks Tangier As Foreigners Flee

The holy war erupts in Morocco as Tangier is attacked by Moors while 6600 French troops guard Casablanca. Foreigners scramble to ships. casualties include seven French soldiers and two naval officers. Kaid MacLean reportedly surrendered to the Kmass tribe amid regional chaos.

Tangier Morocco Cape Non Cape Jubi Casablanca Fuer Ventura Island Kaid MacLean Raisull Kmass

Indianapolis Telegraphers Ponder Strike Actions

A member of the Indianapolis Commercial Telegraphers union reports 15 local members monitor the Chicago strike and potential joint walkouts with Postal workers if Chicago workers are called out. A meeting of the executive committee will decide. Local Western Union messages are being sent to Chicago and a strike could nearly halt Indianapolis business. Only about two nonunion operators remain in town.

Postal Telegraph Company Supt. Cook Western Union Company Los Angeles Order of Railway Telegraphers Western Union Railroad Operators’ Union Commercial Operators’ Union Russell The National Union National Executive Board Chicago Indianapolis Commercial Telegraphers' Union Indianapolis

Omaha Arrest Ties Wanted Highway Robber to Local Case

Frank Meyers, sought on highway robbery charges and parole violations in Omaha, Neb., is arrested there. He is linked to the robbery of Martha Miller’s small store and, in the local case, accused of aiding a hold up at Frank Bird’s saloon, taking $3.50 from a cash register. Police will contact Omaha authorities for surrender and repatriation.

Omaha Neb Martha Miller Meyers Frank Bird S. Delawarest Bird

Market Prices for Grains and Hay at Wagon Market

Grain and hay prices listed include corn 597 at 63c per bushel, shelled oats 4S at 60c, new oats 40c, straw 6 to 8 dollars, miller price 11.50, Timothy hay 20 to 21 dollars, clover 12 to 14 dollars, mixed hay 10 to 11 dollars, and new hay 11 to 14 dollars.

Clam bake draws record crowd at Home Circle clubhouse

The Home Circle Pleasure club hosted a Thursday clam bake at the clubhouse north of Ripple Road by the river. About 206 lawyers and businessmen attended the annual event with old eastern style clams lobsters and fried chicken as jokes cracked. The Thursday attendance was the largest in the club’s history. George H. Chapman post and W. R. Co. will host a public reception for Department Commander W. A. Ketcham on Saturday evening at the G A R hall 222 E Maryland St ceremonies start at 8 p.m. All comrades are invited.

Home Circle Pleasure Club Road Ripple George H. Chapman Department of Indiana W. R. Co W. A. Ketcham G. A. R. Hall Maryland-st A. R. Seward W. B. Broomfield

Downed by heat while tin work on house roof

J H Brown a 67 year old tin worker collapsed from heat Friday while on a tin roof. He fell toward the roof to escape the worst burn then crawled to a rear verandah and staggered down a ladder. He was carried home to 113 Woodlawn Ave in a dispensary ambulance under Dr Mayer care.

Brown Woodlawn Ave Mayer

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Wall-St United Press City Grain Huggins Pike Joroner Chicago Grain Postal Smith Miss Garnett Daniels Limited Chesterton Riously Chesterton, Ind Boon Blanca Dianapolis Union Diana WEST ERN Police Frank Meyers Selec Madras Percale Blum & Koch Washington Street Pennsylvania Street Ance Sol J. H
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