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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
4
In a wide range of styles and plaiting lavindered collars and cuffs, plain hand embroidered or with drawnwork, priced at 3 to 5 dollars. New models of fine white lawns offered with tailored and soft cuffs and a wide range of designs to choose from.
At Georgetown University Hospital Dr George Vaughan transplanted a dead man's knee to George A Kelly after removing the diseased knee. Kelly, 29, was placed under anaesthesia as the leg was prepared and the graft joined with wires and sutures. Surgeons expect the bones to knit and ligaments to strengthen, enabling use of the leg.
Senator Nixon of Nevada sent a message to Carson officials urging caution on a resolution about the Japanese question. He calls the issue nonpartisan and says radical action could injure the aims of the resolution after a morning talk with the president. He adds he does not wish to inject personal views but feels duty to advise.
Frank Gotch came back to America from England and will wrestle Yussef Mahmout the terrible Turk in a bout. Johnny Dunn, representing Siegfried, was at the pier and offered a spot match. Gotch also said he would meet Siegfried if needed.
A partial, terse report notes a sensation involving Boords missing in New York with sparse details. The item hints at a notable disappearance generating citywide attention and ongoing police inquiry.
In New York on February 3, copper shares led a broad advance with Amalgamated and Smelting up 1 percent, Anaconda higher, Tennessee Copper up one point, and solid demand for active fine stocks. Railroads like Reading Union Pacific and Southern Pacific posted small gains as Gould issues and Missouri Pacific rose, while B R T bore heavy trading volume and government bonds held steady.
Rome, Feb 3 Dowager Queen Margarita will visit Japan for about four months with an official entourage. An Italian cruiser may serve as her transport and escort, aiming to strengthen cordial ties between Italy and Japan. The visit is described as gracious and tactful, with expectations of far-reaching results.
New York Feb 3 The Custom Book Makers Employers association sent to the Ways and Means Committee in Washington a protest against the action of ready-made footwear manufacturers offering to agree to a tariff cut on shoes if Congress removes the duty on hides and leather.
Heinrich Conried recalls an old Chicago millionaire telling his daughter about getting ready for a concert. He jokes that with a bit of padding in each ear he is all set, illustrating the era’s humor about dress and preparation.
A fragmented price list for country meats and lard features items such as sugar cured hams and English style hams with varied prices. The legible parts mention dry salt baton and free shoulder lard terms, reflecting a midmarket groceries catalog style. The readability is limited by OCR corruption but preserves names and general pricing context.
Receipts totaled 12 000 hogs 1 700 cattle and 350 sheep with higher overall volumes versus a week and a year ago Trading was slow amid a continued price decline with many hogs left unsold Most hog sales ranged 5 70 to 6 60 per cwt and most hogs 6 15 to 6 45 Bulls steady calves unchanged Sheep and lambs rose with strong demand lambs 7 25 to 7 50 and sheep 4 2 to 4 5 per cwt
Hogs receipts 64,000 with market 10 26 0 lower. Mixed and butchers 5.96 to 6.50. Pigs 4.60 to 6.75, bulk 6.10 to 6.40. Cattle receipts 28,000 with market 10 to 15 cents lower. Beefs 4.10 to 7.15, stockers and feeders 3.30 to .50, Texans 4.80, calves 8.00 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 13,000, market steady. Sheep 8.50 to 9.70, lambs 5.25 to 7.75.
From Rouse Bros at 1890 Kentucky Avenue, prices listed for oats shelling at 13 to 14 dollars per unit, barley shelled oats 13 dollars, timothy 12 to 13 dollars, new clover 10 to 11 dollars, mixed hay 5 to 6 dollars, wheat straw 5 dollars, oat straw 0.50 to 6.50 dollars. Prices reflect regional commodity rates for hay and grain products.
East Buffalo N Y Feb 3 Cattle receipts 100 slow easierVeale receipts 0 active 2c lower Call to choice 6508 75 Sheep and Lambs receipts 0 0 slow lower Lambs 5 00 7 75 sheep 2 50 5 76 Hoge receipts 6 30 slow Bs0c lower Yorkers 6 25 8 65 pigs 6 16 0 3 mixed 6 60 4 96 68 heavies 6 60 6 75
Thomas Laxen, described as the family black sheep, left the National hotel Wednesday with intent to poison himself and drown. Police patrolmen Hide and Bixby intercepted him en route to the river. he carried a bottle of carbolic acid and was jailed.
The Merchants association public accounting and uniform bookkeeping bill, offered by Senator Bland, will be the social order for Monday February 8 at 2 p.m.
The Brolley Sunday baseball bill cleared the House 51 to 41 amid boos and cheers, with 42 Democrats and 9 Republicans voting for and 12 Democrats and 2 Republicans opposed. Opponents fear a stronger Senate fight as church groups mobilize, while supporters press for quick Senate action.
The trial of Henry W. Marshall, president of the Western Construction Co., opens with Prosecutor Hooton claiming Marshall conspired with Harry Brunaugh to defraud Indianapolis city records show 1907 bid calls and payments. Jurors selected include eight farmers and four other trades, with Hooton outlining the 66 cent per square yard patching contract and alleged overcharges.
A wagon belonging to the Asbiay brothers was struck at a crossing by a gut of cars. Report notes damage to the wagon and slight injuries to the driver, with no fatalities.
Births listed from Roy C Akers to Francis A Matthews with numerous addresses and genders. Deaths include Effie Wakefield and others with ages, birthplaces, and causes such as nephritis gun shot wounds myo carditis and carcinoma. Multiple city addresses and conditions noted.
Notices filed by Orville Silcox and Bernard Vanjelgerhaois seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons per sale with on premise drinking privileges. Silcox lists 641 and 643 Virginia Avenue, pool table in same room, Ward 11, Indianapolis Center Township. Vanjelgerhaois announces 271 Prospect Street, Ward 10, Cottage Grove addition, pool table privileges. Both apply at the Marion County Commissioners March term 1908 or 1909 as stated.
Mile Troja foiled a train theft by grabbing a curling iron and warning a porter and a traveling man in a sleep car. The porter was later captured in Memphis and, based on Troja’s testimony, received a two year sentence in the Tennessee penitentiary.
Bishop F. Chatard North and Rural brick and stone church valued at 30000 dollars. Wm. Bader English and Sherman frame house valued at 31000 dollars. L. F. Woodbridge 6 Massachusetts Avenue storefront valued at 300 dollars. Dope 3 hes se as 3986 Cornelius frome.
Notice to citizens and voters of Center township Marion county Indiana that Charles Engler and another applicant will seek March term licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premise consumption. Details include addresses on Court Street and West Tenth Street, occupancy in brick and frame buildings, with ward and lot references. Also contains an appointment notice and partial biographical notes.
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