Wall Street Stocks and Commodities Reported Mixed
United Press reports a brisk stock market opening with broad advances up to 2 percent for several rails and steels, led by Will stocks Union Pacific and Reading. Bond prices steady to irregular while grain and hay prices show varied moves through the first hour, with notable declines in some steel issues.
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United Press
New York
Great Northern
Pennsylvania
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Copper
Reading
Hill
Chicago Live Stock Prices Aug 19 From United Press
Cattle receipts 12 000 steady. Prime beeves 5.57 7.35, poor to medium 5.20 5.50, stockers and feeders 2.40 4.90, cows and heifers 2.60 4.0, canners 1.30 2.50, Texans 3.75 4.90. Hogs receipts 350 Maize Inner. Light 6.10 6.42 43, rough 5.35 5.60, mixed 5.65 6.30, heavy 5.65 6.10, pigs 5.40 6.30. Sheep receipts 15.0% steady. Native sheep 3.25 5.60, western sheep 3.25 5.60, native lambs 3.0 5.5 7.00, western lambs 5.25 7.50.
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Chicago
Cece
United Press
East Buffalo
N. Y
Meat market prices for Pittsburgh livestock
Cattle receipts near 200 head with choice at 6.40 to 6.70 and prime at 6.19 to 6.35. Sheep and lambs lower with prime weathers 5.30 to 5.60 and lambs 5.00 to 7.25. Hogs receipts 445 with prime heavy 6.45 to 6.50, mediums 7.00, light 7.15 and roughs 4.59 to 5.50.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati Live Stock Prices Aug 19 1929
Cattle receipts 2000 and hog receipts 1300 show declines. Butcher steers bring 5.75 to 6.25, good to choice 4.85 to 8.40 for others. Calves up 2 cents. Sheep receipts 159 steady with lambs at 4.95 to 7.50.
Live Stock Prices Receipts in Indianapolis Market
Indianapolis stockmen report August receipts with hogs 2,500 and cattle 600 head. Hogs price tops at 6.75, cattle steady with various steer, heifer and calf classifications listed by weight. Sheep and lambs activity noted with multiple price ranges across categories and quality grades.
Shater Injures in Skate Incident Near Home
15 year old Gera Keenaugh suffered severe back injuries after a skating accident on Saturday night near 620 Coffee at. She was attended by Dr. Leak and is listed in local notes. Advertising offers for free word ads are noted.
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Gera Keenaugh
Leak
Wheat prices climb as frost hits Havre grain region
Chicago market notes heavy frosts in Havre Mont and sharp rises in wheat futures. September at 4 ?4c, December 9 90% to 9%0c. Corn up with September 55c and December 52% to 52c. Oats unsettled with September 46 45% and December 4 44%. Local receipts listed, prices for No 2 red winter and No 3 yellow and white varieties. Provisions include pork and lard figures.
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Chicago
Havre
Mont
Chicago Market Prices Reported for Dairy and Poultry
Chicago market notes list butter at 24 cents, eyes extras at 20 cents, brick cheese at 114 percent 12 cents, and poultry prices including turkeys 12 cents, chickens 12 cents, ducks 10 cents, geese 5 to 7 dollars per dozen.
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United Press
Chicago
East Buffalo cattle and hog markets show marked declines
In East Buffalo on August 19 cattle receipts reached 6 800 with prime steers 4.25 to 6.75 per hundred weight, cows 3.25 to 4.50, veals 3.75 to 8.25, and hog receipts at 14 500 with pigs 7.00 to 7.15. Sheep receipts were 5.00 with lambs at 5.25 to 7.75 and yearlings 6.00 to 6.50. Market activity reflected lower prices across cattle hogs and sheep.
Market Prices and Commodities Report Brief
New York market notes dated Aug 17 list Pork Mesa at 17.76, Lard Western at 8.90, Tallow City at 63 cents, dressed poultry including turkeys at 12 1/2 cents and chickens at 16 2/3 cents, butter Creamery extra at 24 1/2 cents, cheese full cream at 12 1/2 cents.
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New York
Western
Market Prices for Grains and Hay
The listing shows corn at 60, shelled oats at 53, and sheaf oats at 9. Straw ranges from 6 to 8, with miller price 11.00 to 11.50. Timothy hay at 21.00, clover 12.00 to 14.00, mixed 310.00 to 11.00, new hay 12.50 to 13.00.
Council mulls probe over special judge pay and saloon licenses
City council members discuss possible investigation into whether the city pays Special Judge Philip Wilkinson when Judge Whallon is absent and whether Whallon’s salary continues on such occasions. Controller Breunig says payments occur only if Whallon is sick or on vacation. The saloon license committee plans to report on 19 applications and may recommend denying about six.
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Philip Wilkinson
Judge Whallon
George Breunig
Whallon
Council
Wife and Receiver Sought After Streetcar Injury Case
Charles Formes of 250 Warman Avenue seeks a receiver for all his property and his wife’s. Judge Lawson Harvey appoints the Indiana Trust Company. Formes had $3,800 from a street-car damage suit deposited with the firm. Hibbert Slocum, once sick, disappeared with Formes’ wife following days later.
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Morday
Union Trust Company
Lawson Harvey
Whitinger Captured After Clark’s Hill Shooting
Special to The Swan Carlton James Whitinger, who rode with Clarence Summerfield near Clark's Hill last Friday, was captured at Crawfordsville today. He arrived by automobile and police seek his testimony on the tragedy.
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Lafayette
Ind
James Whitinger
Clarence Summerfield
Clark’s Hill
Crawfordsville
Mrs Eddy Won’t Face Court In Lunacy Probe
Concord August report states Mary Baker Eddy will not appear in court. A board of alienists from Stedman McLean and other institutions will examine her mental condition at home. Attorneys clash over rights while judging the propriety of a hearing and the suit proceeds as a friendly matter with Mrs Eddy treated under ordinary natural limits.
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Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Head
Henry R. Stedman
Brookline
George T. Tuttle
McLean Hospital
Waverly
George F. Jelly
Boston
Harry R. Hopkins
Buffalo
Mrs. Eddy
Aldrich
Indiana Village for Epileptics Opens Admissions
Governor Hanly issued a proclamation declaring the Indiana Village for Epileptics open after trustees confirmed enough buildings ready for patient admission. The village near New Castle uses a cottage plan on an ideal site and will accept patients first from county infirmaries and jails, then from across the state for curable cases.
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Indiana Village
Hanly
New Castle
Slavish thief Onechik faces grand jury after stinging thefts
Ludweg Onechik, a Slav, alleges he never worked a day in his life and was sent to the grand jury from police court after Sunday thefts. Police say he grabbed $4 and a ring from Frank Koch at 79 Haugh Street then paid with stolen money for ham and eggs. He led officers to a hidden $5 and ring at a telephone pole and claims to carry stolen funds in a shoe with a space between the soles.
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Ludweg Onechik
Scribner and Fielde
Frank Koch
Louise Rober
Onechik
Michigan
Venezuela court fines firm in Matos rebellion
Venezuela courts assess a $5,000,000 fine against the New York and Bermudez Asphalt company for participation in the Matos rebellion. Judge Landis’ Chicago example cited. Assessors to fix damages due to revenue loss and Venezuelan deaths. Company plans an appeal.
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Hy United Press
Washington
Landis
Chicago
Venezuela
New York
Bermudez Asphalt Company
Matos
Russell
State Department
Cable
Capitol Chat notes state officials travel and events
Miss Elizabeth Williams announced her mother’s death after sickness at home. J L Peetz left for Peru due to a brother in law’s death. H E Bishop visited Jamestown exposition on a return trip east. J W McAdams seeks recuperation at Petoskey for health. The State Board of Medical Exam and Registration will meet Tuesday to inspect medical school credentials. Emma and Mav Stuart, stenographers, attended a Madison family reunion with a big dinner. E E Earl reports fish and game laws observed and quail abundant. Statehouse staff return from vacations. Joan C C Billheimer remains at large but will be in by next payday. Reed and Crim return from Colorado visits. Reed credits improved health and Crim enjoyed the trip. Gov Hanly signed a requisition for Melvin McCrear on a charge of forging clothing orders in Elkhart county.
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Elizabeth Williams
State Bureau of Statistics
J. L. Peetz
Peru
Emma
Mav Stuart
State Board of Health
Madison
Joan CC. Billheimer
Hanly
Sinois
Melvin McCrear
Elkhart County
No Cause for Hard Times Says Ex-Secretary Shaw
Former treasury secretary Leslie M. Shaw, now head of the Carnegie Trust, argues in a Sun interview that wealth sources remain strong. He cites farm, mining, forestry outputs and industrial payrolls, warns that consumer and bank behavior influence any downturn, and urges confidence and patience to sustain the economy.
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Sun
New York
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Carnegie Trust Company
Venezuelan tensions rise after British Guinea raid
United Press reports in Caracas that Venezuela may retaliate after a British force led by Capt. Collier invaded Venezuelan territory and seized 4,000 pounds of balata gum. President Castro has protested to London, and a diplomatic settlement is sought. If no agreement occurs, a forceful recovery of the gum is feared. Washington reactions are awaited as public concern grows.
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United Press
Caracas
Venezuela
Guinea
Collier
Castro
Washington
United States
Smalls Corporation
Smalls
City Record for a Day Names Many Residents and Ills
City records list numerous households with residents and newborns while detailing medical causes and hospital stays. Entries include Walter and Josephine Cotton. Oliver and Meg Taylor. Fletcher and Rebecca Hodges. Lilla Batley. Moses and Rose Lapine. Henry and Anna Hess. Charles and Lizzie Rowan. Rupert and Mary Wiloughby. Fairene and Emma Christian. Fred and Edith Miller. Ollve and Isa Jameson. John and Hortence Thompson. William and Minnie Leep. Rose Garr. Nora Keating. David Otis. Melton Scott. Avuna Galm. Jessie Green. James E Vaughn. Jefferson Morris. Francis Murphy. Henry Mencke. Carl Brothers Marrow. James Walch. William A Rawson and Goldie M Richards. plus paired lists of couples. Medical entries cite pulmonary tuberculosis, organic heart disease, premature birth, entero colitis, pelvic cellulitis, carcinoma of Jarnyx, accidental fall, ileocolitis, railroad injuries, acute dysentery, and other ailments.
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Walter
Josephine Cotton
Geisendorff St
Oliver
Meg Taylor
W. Wilkins Sr
Fletcher
Rebecca Hodges
University-ave
Lilla Batley
Bluff Ave
Oy Moses
Rose Lapine
Indiana- Henry
Anna Hess
Minnesota-st
Charles
Lizzie Rowan
Olive
Rupert
Mary Wiloughby
McKim
Fairene
Emma Christian
Nora Keating
Leota St
David Otis
W. Harding St
Melton Scott
Indiana Ave
Avuna Galm
S. State St
Jessie Green
City Hospital
James E. Vaughn
Kenwood Ave
Jefferson Morris
Shelby St
Francis Murphy
Douglass St
Henry Mencke
Pennsylvania
Carl Brothers Marrow
Lexington Ave
James Walch
St. Vincent's Hospital
Taft Leaves Call to the People in Columbus
Secretary Taft arrives in Columbus and tells reporters he will not formally announce his candidacy in tonight's address on national issues. He said the presidency is an honor not to be sought and would be premature before the public indicates support. He spent the morning consulting with political lieutenants.
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United Press
Columbus, CO
Taft
Columbus
Dacy
Building Permits Reported for Several Dwellings
W Duffy received a permit for a dwelling at 1644 Ludlow valued at 1100 dollars. A B Wilson got a permit for a dwelling at 1910 Hoyt valued at 1009 dollars. Margaret Wain secured a permit for a dwelling at 1128 West Twenty-eighth valued at 1000 dollars.
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W. Duffy
Ludlow
A. B. Wilson
Hoyt
Margaret Wain
W. Twenty-eighth
Lost Girl Florence Kimball Found Safe in New York
The 12 year old Florence Kimball who disappeared from a West Shore Pullman car last Saturday was located unharmed at the home of Mrs James Hartnett on West Twenty first Street New York City. After a four hour police search the aunt in Montclair N J received a letter from the child explaining she had lost her way and had no money. Mrs Hartnett cared for her until her aunt could be reached.
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Formes
Trust Company
Hibbert Slocum
Slocum
Indiana Trust Company
Cincinnati
United Press
New York
Florence Kimball
West Shore
James Hartnett
W. Twenty-first-st
W. S. Swinney
Montclair
N. J
County appoints Lincolnfelter as workhouse guard
The county commissioners appoint Robert Lincolnfelter as guard at the workhouse. Mr Lincolnfelter is a veteran of the Philippines and is described as husky enough to handle any prisoner.
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Robert Lincolnfelter
Lincolnfelter Ia T Wu
Philippines
President Roosevelt to Dedicate Pilgrims Monument in Provincetown
Big crowd expected as Provincetown prepares for tomorrow's ceremony with President Roosevelt set to dedicate the Pilgrims' monument. A squadron of eight battleships lies off the harbor ready to greet the president with naval gun salutes.
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United Press
Provincetown
Mass
Roosevelt
Union Men Name a Peace Board Continued From Page One
The telegraphers strike tightens with unions expanding among brokers offices while firms avert public wire messages. Officials push to pressure Associated Press to grant concessions as money, families, and morale drive the fight toward a potential end this week.
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Seige
Telegraph Companies
Associated Press
Employers in Session Form National Federation of Employers
James W. Van Cleave presides at a Waldorf Astoria meeting of delegates from many associations to form a national federation. The plan aims to harmonize national and state groups, defend employers against assaults, oppose unlawful measures, report labor violations, and establish bureaus on industrial conditions to educate and publicize.
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United Preat
New York
James W. van Cleave
St. Louis
National Association of Manufacturers
Waldorf-Astoria
National Federation of Employers
Manufacturers’ Association
Citizen's Industrial Association of America
National Association of Agricultural Implements and Vehicle Manufacturers
National Founders Association
National Association of Lithographers
Merchant Tailors
National Protective Association
National Wagon Manufacturing Association
National Plow Association
National Erectors’ Association
National Association of Master Plumbers
National Metal Trades Association
American Anti-Boycott Association
America Cotton Manufacturing Association
National Typothetae Association of America
National Association of Chief Metal Workers
Hardwood Manufacturing Association of
United States
Master Copper Workers of
Society of Employers
van Cleave
Congress
New York Strike May End This Week Says Secretary
New York officials report the strike could end within the week as Secretary predicts a quick settlement. The statement comes amid renewed talks and pressure from workers and management to finalize terms.
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New York
United Press
Clergy Opines on Telegraphers Strike and Public Control
Reverend Madison C. Peters decries a potential international telegraphers strike as impossible in Europe due to government control and pensions. He accuses American telecoms of underpaying workers and overcharging the public, urging national government ownership of public utilities to end private control and protect consumers.
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Europe
Cincinnati Case Postponed in Telegraph Suit
In Cincinnati, Aug 19, counsel for Western Union asked the superior court to dissolve a temporary injunction blocking removal of Western Union leased wires from Odell Stock offices. Western Union claims Odell telegraphers are union members causing a strike. The case will proceed to higher courts regardless of the ruling.
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Western Union
Telegrapher Strike Boosts Confidence In Union Backing
Indianapolis union telegraphers meet at headquarters and express strong confidence in victory. Arthur Hamilton reports applicants from brokers' offices joining the union and predicts brokers' telegraphers will join. If ordered to strike, three brokers' offices in Indianapolis may be affected. Attorney Edward Little offers legal aid. A benefit baseball game tickets reach three thousand. Western Union and Postal offices continue to operate.
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Ing
Indianapolis Union Telegraphers
Arthur Hamilton
Indiananeh S
Indianapolis
Edward Little
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Offices
Chicago brokers sign union pact. six holdouts strike
CHICAGO Aug. 19 All brokerage houses in the city except six signed the union agreement as the 48 hour signing window closed. Six firms including A. O. Slaughter & Co. C. H. Canby & Co. Minzesheimer & Co. Shearson Hamill & Co. Wrenn & Co. and Love & Co. failed to sign and were subjected to strikes.
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Chicago
A. O. Slaughter & Co
C. H. Canby & Co
Minzesheimer & Co
Shearson, Hamill & Co
Wrenn & Co
Love & Co
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State Laboratory of Hygiene
Jamestown Exposition
J. W. McAdams
Indiana Railroad Commission
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State Board of Medical Examination and Reroistration
E. E. Earl
Fish and Game
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John E. Reed
Auditor of State
Margaret Crim
Bureau of Statistics
Benator
Goodwine
Colorado
U.S
Shaw
William A. Rawson
Goldie M. Richards
George M. Thino
Mary C. Powers
Charles M. Bahnstadt
Eleanor M. Brundage
William H Webster
Mary J. Dunn
Edward Riordan
Arminta Conway
Charles EF. Carter
Ella van Scoyce
Albert BE. Hancock
Frances Hasse
William J. Scott
Rebecca Russell
William E. Conrad
Mattie Glass
Guy E. Whittington
Ida A. Johnson
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Richereek Bank
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Rocky Mountain News
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