Wall Street Stocks Open Lower on Mixed Trading
United Press reports the New York stock market opened with general declines from the prior session. Copper and several rail issues fell, while Asian Pacific rallied briefly. By midmorning, prices were mostly down 1 to 2 points with renewed liquidation and a cautious rebound later.
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WEW
York
Reading
Steel Common
St. Paul
Atchison
Union Pacific
Steel
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Erie
Amalgamated
New York Central
Interborough
Belmont Tunnel
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Zales
Chicago Live Stock prices and receipts update
Chicago live stock roundup reports United Press figures from August 21. Cattle receipts 18 000 steady with primes 5.55 to 7.35, stockers and feeders 2.70 to 6.10, cows 2.50 to 5.35, canners 1.30 to 2.50. Texans 3.75 to 4.80. Hog receipts 38 000 down about five to six cents. lights 5.85 to 6.20, rough 5. set 5.59, mixed 5.55 to 6.15, heavy 5.60 to 6.00, pigs 5.35 to 6.15. Sheep receipts 28 000 lower. native sheep 3.50 to 3.70, western sheep 3.5 to 5.7, native lambs 5.25 to 7.40, western lambs 5.25 to 7.40.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Live Stock Market Report August 21
Cincinnati Ohio cattle receipts totaled 917 with prices steady. Butcher steers ranged from 4.85 to 6.46 for common to fair stock. Calves 7.50 to 7.75. Hogs receipts 2,850, lower. good to choice 6.00 to 6.66. Mixed packers 6.00 to 6.15. Sheep receipts 4,590, lower. extra lambs 7.50.
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Cincinnati
East Buffalo Livestock Receipts and Prices Summary
East Buffalo New York market reports cattle receipts 107 steady veals and calves 3.75 to 6.38 lambs 5.25 to 7.50 yearlings 5.75 to 6.30 sheep 2.75 to 6.00 hogs 2.279 to 6.70 yorkers 6.60 to 6.70 pigs 6.65 to 6.70 mixed grades 6.06 to 6.45 heavies 6.5 to 8.29 Toughs 5.00 to 5.40.
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United Press
East Buffalo
N. Y
Boy and Cat Story Sparks Juvenile Court Session
In a Virginia avenue dispute a boy aged 10 and a weak cat triggered a family quarrel. Lilah Demaree faced Judge Stubbs on assault and battery charges as Charles Makemegon and the Demaree children argued and a cat was thrown at a girl. The judge dismissed the case after advising the mothers to avoid neighborly disputes in front of their children.
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Virginia Ave
Lilah Demaree
Charles
Jiusige Stubbs
Eight council members accused of graft in Boston
District Attorney Moran believes eight members of the executive council have diverted city funds to buy food and drink after weekly meetings. He aims to stop the alleged misuse if the suspicions prove true, noting a contrast with literary ideals of Emerson and Alcott.
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Executive Council
Moran
Chicago grain closes higher on early data rally
Chicago grain markets opened with gains led by soybeans and corn. September wheat rose to 89 5 8 cents while December traded around 89 1 2. Corn advanced about half a cent with September at 57 cents and December near 55 1 2. Oats gained with September at 49 1 2 cents and December about 49 1 2. Local receipts showed wheat 186 cars, corn 533 cars, oats 114 cars.
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Chicago
Hog Market Steady in Indianapolis Receipts Rise
Indianapolis August 21 hogs 6 500 cattle 1 600 sheep and lambs 6 The hog market held steady with top price 86.60. Cattle, sheep and lambs sold at steady prices.
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Indianapolis
Cattle and stocker prices list with varied weights
A historical livestock price sheet lists steers from 900 to 1,500 pounds with values from 5.60 to 7.15 per hundredweight and classifications from common to good to choice. Heifers cows bulls and calves are priced, noting primes at 6.50 to 10.50 per hundredweight for bulls and 4.00 to 8.00 for cows and calves depending on size and quality.
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Ceaee
Sosseeree
Seareee
City Grain Market Bid and Inspection Totals
Grain prices for wheat, corn, oats, and hay listed with grades and through billing terms. Inspections show a total of 30 wheat cars, 41 corn cars, and 4 hay cars, with several No 2 and No 3 red and white grades trading and several no grade or rejected units.
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Hilling
Hayo
Timothy
Market Prices for Grains and Fodder
In this listing a series of commodity prices are shown: corn at 60 cents per cwt, oats old and new, straw priced between 6 and 8 dollars, Miller hay at 11.59 for 811.0 units, Timothy hay at 21 dollars with various bundles, clover priced at 12.09 for 14 dollars, mixed hay and MO price at 11.00, and new hay at 13.50 per ib with multiple figures.
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Hayo
Timothy
Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Report
Pittsburg Pa August cattle supply steady with light and prime prices. Cattle prime and good demand at 65.10 to 65.35. sheep ranges steady with prime wethers around 5.50 to 5.40. Hogs receipts about 10 doubles with prime heavies 6.25 to 6.30 and light yorkers 6.79 to 6.75, roughs 4.50 to 5.40.
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Pittsburg
United French
New York Produce Prices Reported by United Press
New York Produce prices from August 21 show Pork Mess at 17.75 to 18.25 dollars, Lard Western steam spot at 8.85 to 8.90, Tallow City 6 3/4 to 6 1/4 cents, Dressed Poultry Turkeys 42 15 cents, chickens 16 to 25 cents, Butter Creamery extra 24 to 44 cents, Eggs Nearby white 28 to 28 cents, Cheese Full cream 12 44 cents.
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New York
United Press
Western Steam
Neighbors Dispute over Ducks Leads to Fine
Frank Lawrence faced police court after killing neighboring ducks found in a potato patch and tossing them over a fence. The incident involved about 12 ducks valued by James Manning. Judge Wharton weighed a jail sentence against a fine of 3.23, amid testimony of rocks being thrown at the birds.
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Wharton
James Manning
State Entomologist calls upon farmers to curb weeds
Indiana's weed problem gets attention from State Entomologist Benjamin W. Douglass who issues a circular urging farmers to report new or foreign plants, dry specimens for shipment, and send full plant samples including roots, stalks, seeds, and pods to aid eradication efforts and nursery orchard inspections.
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Lass
Indiana
Douglass
Indiana tuberculosis hospital site study moves east
The Indiana tuberculosis hospital commission nears completion of site investigations across the state and will travel east to Philadelphia and Boston to observe model institutions. They have funds to buy a site but await the next legislature for construction funds.
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Tuberculosis Hospital Commission
Indiana Tuberculosis Hospital Commission
Philadelphia
Boston
Indiana Hospital
Uniform Classification of Freights Topics Rushed in Taft Era
The article discusses the push for a uniform classification of freights and its impact on through rates. It notes railroad concerns that uniform classification is impracticable due to hundreds of classifications per item and commodity rates. It cites Rutland Vermont to illustrate differing practices and argues that without uniformity railways and communities would suffer.
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Rutland
Taft Arrives in Cincinnati for Weekend Stay
Secretary of War William Howard Taft spent the night with his brother Charles P. Taft in Cincinnati and planned a Lexington, Kentucky, speech the next day. He said his Lexington address would follow Columbus in general terms but include remarks on the Philippines, and noted no political comments that day.
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Cincinnati, O
W. H. Taft
Cincinnati
Foraker Answers Taft at Georgetown Chautauqua
Senator Foraker addressed a large Georgetown chautauqua crowd, replying to Taft's speech. He praised Taft's meeting, warned Ohio Republicans against opposing a Taft nomination, and argued tariff evils should be removed promptly without 18 month delay.
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Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Lost in the Alps violinist Francis MacMillen feared
United Press reports Samuel E. MacMillen fears for his brother Francis MacMillen the young violinist after he went missing Saturday while ascending Mont Blanc in the Alps. Richard Hageman, Francis’s traveling companion, sent word via cablegram. No new details have arrived despite repeated inquiries.
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New York
Samuel E. MacMillen
Francis
Alps
Mont Blanc
MacMillen
Richard Hageman
Judge Rules For Citizens Gas Co In Appraisal Case
Judge Francis E. Baker ruled for Citizens' Gas Co in the Consumers' Gas Trust appraisement dispute. Plaintiffs Rosa M. Cole executrix Byron Quinby and Eureka Investment Co. must amend their complaint by Aug 29 or face dismissal. the court sustained defendants' demurrers and overruled some exceptions. The decision discusses city credit versus assignment of option and challenges to the appraisal as too low. The property valued around $400,000 with Eureka offering about $90,600, and potential receivership or sale to Eureka or highest bidder discussed.
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Francis E. Baker
Citizens’ Gas Company
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Consumers Gas Trust Company
Eureka Investment Company
Labor strike lingers as Tell City furnitures face stalemate
State Labor Commissioner Purcell notes the ongoing strike at Tell City furniture factories with both employers and workers holding firm. Wages are around 38 4 a week, deterring attempts to lure replacements. Senators and hotel talk, tours, and hotel clerks figure in a parade of small-town excerpts as state offices share dull notes and reunion plans.
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Purcell
Tell City
Receiver Named For Big Firm Involuntary Bankruptcy
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed today against E. C. Hazard & Co., wholesale grocers, with Charles W. Gould appointed receiver. Liabilities are estimated at 260000 dollars.
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United Press
New York
E. C. Hazard & Co
Charles W. Gould
Majestic Theater Opens Labor Day Free Offer
The Majestic Theater announces a three day Labor Day opening with ten words free for advertising. The Sup Invites readers to use its free want columns offering a housework girl option at no charge.
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Majestic Theater
Sup
Brewers Seek Legitimate Saloon Expansion
Brewers want to expand beer sales through saloonkeepers, arguing expansion is legitimate. Capital City, the youngest Indianapolis brewer, has bought saloons from Hamilton Brewing and says it has opened few new outlets. Jose favors a district-wide saloon ban but won’t sign the agreement. out-of-town brewers appear divided from Lieber’s plans.
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Capital City Company
Indianapolis
Hamilton Brewing Company
Capital City
Jose
Busines
Lieber
Rushing Progress Report on Panama Canal Construction
Washington August 21 Cal Goethals chief engineer of the Panama canal says work is advancing faster than expected and he cannot confidently predict the completion date. Officials here find this progress very gratifying.
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Washington
Cal. Goethals
Panama
Tragic Double Homicide Suicide Leaves Couple Dead
Washington August tragedy as Clarence Haines 24 a cooper shot and killed his wife and himself this afternoon. Reports say the couple’s married life was unhappy and troubled.
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United Press
Washington
Clarence Haines
Cooper
Admiral Chadwick Plans Scholarly History of Spanish American War
Rear Admiral F. E. Chadwick retired, just back from Europe and Spain, says he will write a straightforward history of the Spanish American War. He served as captain of the battleship New York and was Sampson's chief of staff during the conflict, later commanding the South Atlantic squadron in 194.
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Chadwick
New York
Sampson
South Atlantic
Park View Sanitorium Cancer and Disease Treatments
Park View Sanitorium offered treatment options for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases. Dr. L. T. Leach practiced in New York and California states, providing specialized care across locations.
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L. T. Leach
New York and
California-sts
Telegrapher Strike Gains Strength as Union Claims Victory
Telegraph operators report renewed resolve amid ongoing strike. Some have returned to fields, others camped at Des Plaines and near Madison. Union leaders vow to win, deny disaffection, and warn of potential railway telegraphers action if needed to force a settlement.
Telegrahers Strike Battle Across New York City
New York City becomes the battleground as the telegraphers union squares off with Western Union and Postal companies. President Small is due to arrive and set up at the Astor to issue orders for battles in the United States and Canada. The strikers form a legal department to collect evidence for possible actions while citing the insane strikebreaker as proof operators should stay away. Mrs. Rose Paster Stokes plans to address workers at Manhattan Lyceum to press for arbitration. Both companies report business as usual as the strike persists.
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Western Union
Small
Astor House
United States
Canada
Rose Paster Stokes
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Manhattan Lyceum
Stokes
Northwest telegraphic weather service nearly fails
CHICAGO Aug 21 The Board of Trade opened to a near collapse of telegraphic weather service in the northwest with the government unable to reach more than two points Moorehead Minn and St Paul The Canadian northwest yielded no usable data as government facilities proved inadequate to obtain information.
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Northwest
Board of Trade
Moorehead
Minn
St. Paul
Canadian Northwest
Not Deserting Ranks In Indianapolis Strike
President Hamilton of the Indianapolis Commercial Telegraphers union states conditions in Indianapolis remain unchanged with no desertions since the strike began. He notes a strong chance of new desertions nearby in Chicago but local conditions are reported as substantially the same as at the start.
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C. H. Wilson
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Hamilton
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