Wall Street Stocks Rise Amid Treasury Plan Signal
The market opened irregularly but moved higher with several steels and rail issues showing gains. After an active first hour, prices firmed with broad strength in local traction stocks, minor pullbacks later, and continued upside into midday excluding some losses in Great Northern and Canadian Pacific.
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Northern Pacific
Erie
Copper
Pennsylvania
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Great Northern
New York Central
Treasury
Reading
Loca
Third-ave
Eric
Ub York
City Grain Prices Firm Out Across Wheat and Corn
Wheat trades show firmer No 2 red at 88 cents track and various through billing adjustments with dozens of car counts and months listed. Corn mixes show No 2 white at 58 cents with through billing 61, and many other white yellow and mixed grades, with totals for cars and hay steady at premium Timothy prices.
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Timothy
Hay
Cincinnati Livestock Prices On Monday Receipts Declined
Cattle receipts 750 strong at Monday prices. Shippers 56.00. butchers steers extra 5.7, good to choice 4.85 to 5.05, sales extra 7.75. Hogs receipts 4200 likely lower, grade to choice 6.65 to 6.80, mixed 6.50. Sheep receipts 900 steady, extra 5.00, lambs extra 7.50.
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Cincinnati
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market report from United Press. August values show hogs receipts around 71,000 with prices down about 10 cents. Prime beeves range 5.40 to 7.25, cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.30, canners 1.30 to 2.50. Hogs mixed and light weights priced lower. sheep and lamb figures indicate softer demand with native and western offerings and price spreads.
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Chicago
Sy United Press
Commodity Prices and Market Quotes
New York market notes list Pork Mess at 217.75/618.50, Lard-Western steam spot at 9.05, Tallow City at 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 cents, Butter Creamery extra at 25 1/2 cents, Eggs White fancy at 20 cents, Western firsts at 22 1/2 cents, Cheese Full cream at 12 1/2 to 13 cents.
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New York
Chicago Produce Prices From United Press Report
Chicago market round up shows Butter Creamery extra at 1944c per pound, Eggs extras 2214c, Cheese Towins 12412%4c, Live poultry including turkeys 12c and chickens 1444c, ducks 15 16c, geese $5.00-$7.00 per dozen.
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Chicago
United Press
Pittsburg Live Stock Report Delivers Mixed Market Clues
Pittsburg Pa August 28 cattle supply light and steady with prime cattle around 6.00 to 6.25 and good cattle near 5.75 to 6.10. Sheep and lambs show light supply and steady demand with prime wethers near 5.40 to 5.50 and lambs around 6.0 to 6.25. Hog receipts 10 roads with active market. prime heavy hogs 6.60 to 6.65, medium and heavy 7.25 to 7.40, light 7.30 to 7.35, pigs around 7.00 to 7.30, roughs 4.50 to 6.70.
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Pittsburg
United Press
Teakettle Attack Injures Girl in Revenge Plot
Thomas Offett a 22 year old colored man threw boiling water from a teakettle onto Annie Hamp ton at 581 Roanoke street in a Wednesday morning incident. After quarreling and slapping the girl, Mose Offett tried to separate them before the boiling liquid was poured, severely scalding the victim who had been brought from Kentucky to care for Offett's ill mother.
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Thomas Offett
Annie Hampton
Roanoke St
Offett
Kentucky
Thomas Ffett
Mose Offett
Thomas
Bar Association Elects Officers in National Meeting
The American Bar Association elected officers in Portland on August 28. President is John M. Dickinson of Chicago. Secretary John Hinkley of Baltimore. Treasurer Frederick E. Wadhams of Albany. Executive committee members are Charles Moore of Los Angeles, Ralph W. Beckenridge of Omaha, Charles F. Libby of Portland, Walter G. Smith of Philadelphia, and Rome G. Brown of Minneapolis. Ambassador Bryce was named an honorary member.
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United Press
Portland
the American. Bar Association
John M. Dickinson
Chicago
John Hinkley
Baltimore
Frederick E. Wadhams
Albany
N. Y
Charles Moore
Los Angeles
Ralph W. Beckenridge
Omaha
Charles F. Libby
Walter G. Smith
Philadelphia
Rome G. Brown
Minneapolis
Bryce
Chicago Grain Market Opens With Declines Across Grains
In Chicago trading, longs sold grain at the open with wheat slipping about 1 1 4 cents, corn down around 1 15 cents, and oats easing 4 points. September wheat around 1 c, December near 1 44, May at 1.02 to 1.03. September corn 52 38 cents, December near 58 4c, May about 58 6c. Oats September 50 4 cents, December 47 44 to 45 4c, May around 48 0c. Pork $15.80, lard $9.00, ribs $38.65. Local receipts show wheat 213 cars, corn 101, oats 296. September wheat closed 59c, December 91 4c, May 1.03. No. 2 red winter 92 2c. September corn closed 59 5 c, December 58 l c, May 58 4c, No. 2 yellow 2c. September oats 50c, December 41tac, May 48c, No. 3 white 65c.
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Chicago
Vaiugmmc
East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report
East Buffalo New York on August 3 reports cattle receipts of five head market steady with prices for Prins? shers at 6.50 to 6.75, heifers 3.50 to 4.25, cows 3.25 to 4.35, bulls 2.75 to 4.75, feeders 3.00 to 4.15, calves 3.75 to 8.75. Sheep and lambs receipts 800, market active with lambs 5.15 to 5.35, yearlings 6.00, wethers 5.50 to 5.75, ewes 4.50 to 6.50. Hogs receipts 2,890, active and 5 cents higher. Yorkers 7.20 to 7.35, pigs 7.50, mixed 7.00 to 7.25, heavy 6.50 to 6.90, roughs 5.75.
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United Press
East Buffalo
WN. Y
Prins? Shers
Price of Hoosier coal pressed by Big Four embargo
Terre Haute Ind Aug 28 coal output hampered by Big Four embargo as 400 cars from Sullivan and Greene counties sit idle. Operators warn service won’t improve until Terre Haute Indianapolis double track is built next year. Prices will rise on Sept 1 with cars scarce and railroads prioritizing profitable freight.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Indianapolis
Evansville
Sullivan and
Greene Counties
Railroad Commission
Big Four
Serre Haute
Ohio
Pittsburg
Northwest
Wifes Receiver Dismissed In Indianapolis
Charles Formes and his wife appeared in superior court on Wednesday to dismiss a receivership suit he had filed against his wife alleging abandonment under the influence of Hibbert Slocum and possible withdrawal of money from a trust. Judge Lawson Harvey granted the dismissal, ending the appointed Union Trust Company receiver.
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Charles Formes
Superior Court
Lawson Harvey
Formes
Indianapolis
Hibbert Slocum
Governor Beckham Promises Immunity for Indiana Fugitive
Gov Beckham writes Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin promising cooperation to grant William S. Taylor immunity from arrest and safe return to Indiana if Taylor testifies in Commonwealth vs Powers. Franklin replies Taylor will receive protection, and Kentucky authorities will provide military escort if needed.
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The
Sun
Frankfort
Beckham
Commonwealth
Robert B. Franklin
W.S. Taylor
Indiana
Scott County
Caleb Powers
William S. Taylor
Kentucky
Clareh Powers
Taylor
Franklin
Indianapolis
Steamers collide on Lake Erie near Bar Point
Toledo, O Aug 8 The steamers A G Brower Oswego which left Tuesday with coal for Chicago and the freighter Isaac A Elwood Duluth bound for Conneaut with iron ore lie on the lake bottom about 23 feet deep near Bar Point. Decks remain above water due to size. crews are safe though both vessels are badly damaged.
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A. G. Brower
Oswego
Chicago
Isaac A. Elwood
Duluth
Lake Erie
Bar Point
Government Deposits Begin Next Week in Wall Street Banks
Secretary Cortelyou announced in New York that government deposits will be placed with banks beginning next week. Banks anticipate about 10,000,000 weekly in New York. The first effect of the move was the sale of 500,000 for export to Germany as the money market strengthens.
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United Press
New York
Wall St
Cortelyou
Germany
Hanly appoints two to Vincennes police board
Governor Hanly names Robert G. Cauthorn a Democrat and William C. Johnson a Republican to succeed two existing members on Vincennes police board. Objections filed over North Salem depot site prompt commission to coordinate with railroad officials for a satisfactory location. Reports on Camp Perry rifles and statehouse visitors noted.
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Hanly
Vincennes
Robert G. Cauthorn
George E. Gardner
William C. Johnson
Daniel L. Bonner
North Salem
Indiana Railroad Commission
Railroad Company
Detectives Probe Fire Mystery At Basket Factory
Detectives work to identify suspects after a large blaze destroyed the Greer Wilkinson Co storage and nearby property. Fire started from burning waste thrown through a side opening, with witnesses noting a potential gang intent to burn lumber companies and factories. Firefighters battled high flames as crowds gathered, while police and city officials coordinated efforts to keep bystanders safe and control the blaze.
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Greer-Wilkinson Co
Erly
Basket Company
Buddenbaum Lumber Company
Martin Hyland
Henry Sandmann
Laucks
Coote
New Lodge Building Contract Let by Center Lodge No 18
Center lodge No 18 of the I O O F has let a contract for a three story brick building at Washington street and Hamilton avenue. The top floor will house lodge rooms, the second floor will hold parlors and a dining room, and the first floor will contain three business rooms. The project will cost about $20000 when completed.
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Center Lodge
No. 18
Washington St
Hamilton-ave
Taft Departs for Denver Amid Cheerful Farewell Crowd
Taft, in good health after the train wreck ordeal, leaves Kansas City at 10 oclock for Denver. A large crowd at the depot cheers as he boards the westbound train, signaling strong public support for the candidate during his western journey.
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United Press
Kansas City
Taft
Denver
Girl Adrift On Mount Rainier Rescued By Dog
Miss Lilian Birchard, formerly of Davenport Iowa now in Tacoma Washington, survived a night and day of exposure after becoming separated from hikers on Mount Rainier at about 10000 feet. A St Bernard dog owned by Fred Thomas tracked her to guide rescuers, a third life saved by the canine. She is under doctors care and expected to recover despite severe hunger and freezing hands and feet.
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Seattle
Wash
Lilian Birchard
Davenport
Tacoma
Mount Rainier
St. Bernard
Fred Thomas
Miss Birchard
Society Notes From Indianapolis and Surroundings
Indianapolis society circles report visits and travels of Cooper Ennis Randall and Randall families. A Charleston of weddings marks Lantz Carey and Kaylor Irvington nuptials, plus Cleaveland Curry union with guests from Toledo Thorntown and beyond. The Indianapolis Social Institute hosts a Wednesday social at 21 E. Church. Miss Chandlee moves toward Philadelphia. Rae Chandlee stays at the State Board of Health office.
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Indianapolis Social Institute
E. Christ
The
Institute
Edith Chandlee
Richmond
Joim
Philadelphia
Rae Chandlee
State Board of Health
District attorney closes all bucket shops in Washington
After a week long crusade the district attorney claims to have closed every bucket shop in Washington. The grand jury weighs evidence and reports say a dozen or more owners may be indicted. The move follows complaints from federal department heads and appeals from clerks’ wives urging action to curb wage waste.
Meeting of Advertisers Clubs of America in Cincinnati
Delegates at the Association of Advertisers Clubs of America convention in Cincinnati debate city races for the next gathering and the presidency. Key speakers include Gerald B. Wadsworth of New York on the scope and aims of the association and Medi McCormick of the Chicago Tribune on character in advertising. A resolution pushing clean and honest advertising is introduced by Aubuchon.
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Cincinnati
Association of Advertisers Clubs of America
Gverald B. Wadsworth
New York
Association of Advertising Clubs
Medi McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Aubuchon
Larned Wins National Tennis Championship in Newport
W A Larned defeated Robert Leroy in the finals with set scores of 6 2, 6 2, and 6 4 to secure the title. Clothier defaulted to Larned, transferring the championship as last year’s champion.
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United Press
Newport
R. I
W. A. Larned
Robert Leroy
Larned
W. A. Clothier
City Record Births Deaths Marriages and Permits
City births list multiple families and addresses noting a dozen newborns and a mix of names and residences. Deaths include Ambose B Bailey ileocolitis Frances M Garrett laryngeal tuberculosis and others with causes. Marriages and building permits appear for several couples and city sites with dollar amounts for new constructions and additions.
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Ambose B. Bailey
Bates St
Don Westley Williams
N. Elderave
Frances M. Garrett
Madison-ave
Jiffie Leah Pope
S. Audubon Road
Margaret Anderson Hay
Parkave
Jane Scott
Baltimore-ave
Herbert Mays
Government faces oil trust bid in navy lubricants case
Washington officials question whether the government must aid Standard Oil to pay a $29,000 fine after Judge Landis. Vacuum Oil represented Standard in a bid for 340,900 gallons of lubricants for Atlantic coast yards at 88,006. New York Lubricating underbid at 101,673. A second line bidding 45,004 gallons for Pacific coast yards at 36,745, versus 49,775 from New York Lubricating. Several independents did not submit proposals.
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Landis
Navy Department
Oil Trust
Standard Oil Company
Vacuum Oil Company of
New York
Atlantic Coast Navy Yards
New York Lubricating Company
Pacific Coast Navy Yards
New York Teubricating Company
Incorporations Filed for Kahler, Ashley Real, Francis Hotel
The Kahler company of New Albany with capital stock 4000 lists Ferdinand I Kahler Josh Kahler and August Kahler as directors. Ashley Real Estate company of Ashley with capital stock 2500 lists W A Austin W M Fanning B E Taylor and Cyrus Cline as incorporators. Francis Hotel company of Kokomo with capital stock 25000 lists A B Armstrong and W H Baker of Indianapolis and T O Callis of Kokomo as incorporators.
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Kahler Company
New Albany
Capital
Indianapolis
T. O. Callis
Kokomo
Wealthy Field sons switch from Rugby to Eton in England
The Field brothers from Chicago will attend Eton starting September after two terms at Rugby. Mrs. Field plans a near Riversides Windsor home to stay close to the boys and join England’s aristocracy, with talks of a long stay and fox hunts. The couple weighs property and social ties with Astors and other peers nearby.
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Oran Perry
Ohio
Camp Perry
London
Marshall Field
Eton College
Army
Navy
England
Swayzer
Young Astor
Rugby
Chicago
Tom Brown
Waldorf Astors
Windsor Castle
Royal Borough of
Windsor
Union Telegraph Company Proposed by New York Telegraphers
Daniel Russell leads a plan to form the Union Telegraph company to collect business and pressure Postal and Western Union to handle it. The aim is to flood these firms with work, monitor messages for delivery times, and push for government ownership of all lines. Western Union dismisses the idea as absurd and offers no comment.
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Postal
Western Union
Barclay
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Harry Curry
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Liberty
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Spann
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Reese
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Riley Ave
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