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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
4
Oregon lawmakers show strong opposition to state action on Japanese exclusion. A poll finds 23 of 30 in the senate oppose any initiative or memorial urging Congress. House members split, with 54 of 60 against exclusion and 19 backing exclusion by congressional act.
Rome February 9 Signor Giolitti the premier published a decree changing the general election date from March 14 to March 7. The foreign policy stance remains one of peace cordial friendship with all powers and fidelity to existing treaties.
The Hely Drug Stores tout wide ranges of medicines, wines, and cordials at deeply reduced prices. Offers include 74c medicines or 3 for $2, 19c tooth powders, cigars 4 for 5c, and box deals. claims of wholesale pricing and doctor referrals for invalids and frail customers.
The Indianapolis Presbytery convened a special session at Second Presbyterian church to organize Grace Presbyterian Church in the city with Rev. E. S. Marshall from Louisville serving as pastor. Installations were planned for Martinsville and Meridian Heights congregations. a large local delegation attended. The session highlighted funding needs for missionary work and saw many lay leaders from various churches present.
Notre Dame basketball team last night defeated Michigan Agricultural College on its home floor by a score of 18 to 1? The report notes Notre Dame winning at East Lansing, Michigan, delivering the Aggies their first defeat on their own floor.
New York stocks opened with a strong tone and fractional gains then faced a renewed bearish mood as traders trimmed some values. Smelting rose 13 but closed near yesterday. Denver advanced while other issues gained modestly amid tight supply of active stocks. Government bonds unchanged with other bonds stronger.
Pittsburg Pa February 9 cattle receipts light market steady prices range from 4.50 to 6.49 for various beef classes with prime ranges 6.20 to 6.40 and common goods down to 4.50. Hogs receipts eight loads with market steady and prices from 5.28 to 7.00 for heavy yorkers and related grades. Sheep and lambs receipts show market steady with wethers 5.25 to 5.50 and lambs up to 7.75 with veal calves 6.00 to 6.50 and other lots down to 1.00.
Hogs receipts 16,000 with market slow to steady. Mixed and butcher hogs 6.00 to 6.50, good heavy 6.50. Light and pigs 4.80 to 6.65, bulk 6.15 to 6.40. Cattle receipts 3,000, market steady. Beeves 4.15 to 7.00, cows and heifers 1.90 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 3.25 to 5.50, Texans 4.50 to 6.75, calves 5.25 to 7.25. Sheep receipts 14,000, market steady: sheep 4.50 to 6.75, lambs 5.25 to 7.75.
Rew Corn seize and Bhelfed Cause discussed under the Wagon Market entry by Rouse Bros at 130 Kentucky avenue. Local note outlines a property transfer issue and related dispute affecting the market scene.
Indianapolis February ratings show 6,500 hogs 1,100 cattle and 350 sheep received, down from a week ago but up for sheep. Hog prices eased about 5 cents with a quiet sale. cattle sold steady with light steers and female cattle firm, heavy cows neglected. Sheep and lambs demand matched by supply with steady prices. lambs $4 to $7.50, yearlings up to $5.50, sheep $4.50 and higher.
Buenos Aires Feb 9 A strike of unheard of proportions began at Rosario with workers merchants shopkeepers and even bankers suspending work to protest municipal tax increases. The city lacks bread meat and milk as 5000 dock laborers join the action amid a harbor full of vessels loading cereals.
Lulu Geier filed for divorce from Fred M. Geier whom she wed on September 11 1902 and separated February 5 1989 She cites lack of support and asks that her former name Lulu Eckel be restored.
A quirky ad urging readers to take Cascaret at night to purge excess food and drink. It claims a natural, easy cleanse without upset, recommending any bedtime hour from 9 PM to 4 AM for best effect.
John Underwood a 40 year old wealthy proprietor who runs a chain of stores in Indiana and Illinois was struck by a car in front of the New Grand hotel at Broadway and Thirty First Street. He suffered a concussion and scalp wounds and was taken to New York hospital where he was unconscious for a time. The chauffeur Harry V. Sparks was arrested by Policeman Patterson.
Van Buren and Close present A Husband's Awakening at the New Gayety drawing praise for the clever story of a newlywed couple. The wife outplays the husband to rekindle their love while La Adelia shines with exceptional toe dancing. The program includes slack wire, club juggling, comic acts, illustrated ballads and two reels of moving pictures.
Testimony shows Rosasco encountering Brunaugh while he was private secretary to Mayor Bookwalter and later as superintendent. Brunaugh allegedly asked to copy inspector books and review figures, with patches on Central avenue exceeding expected widths, raising questions on possible figure alterations and contract practices. The judge ruled on the defense interruption and the prosecutor pressed for factual questions.
Springfield Illinois February 9 The house and senate met in joint session at noon and cast the twenty ninth ballot for United States senator with no choice Hopkins 73 Foss 18 Shurtleff 14 Stringer 64 scattered 16 The deadlock continued as the session failed to produce a winner.
A woman claiming to be the mother of Arthur Beawerd Bell called County Clerk Quill to oppose issuing a marriage license. She said her son had an inclination to wed but he is only 19 and she would not permit the license. She did not identify the would‑be bride.
Debate over the Proctor-Tomlinson and Kleckner bills split the caucus with some members seeking to go it alone to block the Proctor-Tomlinson measure. Supporters argue it could win back 11 dissenting allies, while opponents warn it lowers teachers' qualifications. A hospital visit note and second reading bills followed, including a heated reply on teacher minimum wages and rural versus urban concerns.
Pricing for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay listed with No. 2 No. 3 and No. 4 grades and billing terms. Inspections detail car counts across wheat corn oats and hay shipments, noting totals and rejections.
Opening prices for May contracts show wheat at 1.1056 dollars per bushel and corn around 64 cents. Oats list at 52 1/2 cents, with pork at 16.80 dollars and lard at 9.00 dollars. Ribs trade near 8.80 dollars.
Prosecutor Hooton and Attorney Ryan clash over Rosasco figures in city accounting case. Judge Pritchard warns the court as objections are sustained. Rosasco identifies his figures under cross examination while Blair Miller, Frank Able, and Joseph Rosasco testify on alleged book changes by Brunaugh.
The notices list multiple property improvements including additions and remodels. Entries name owners such as Charles F. Behrent and Hendrickson, with locations around Twenty-fourth to Twenty-fifth streets and 2922 Talbott Avenue, and costs ranging from 700 to 5 000 dollars.
City record lists births at homes and hospitals including several families such as Lee, Hudson, Winter, Christian, Lohrman, Chaille, Stock, Robertson, Johnson, Huse, Means, Curtis, Meyer, Jones, and Brannum with a mix of girls and boys. Premature birth and medical cases include fracture of femur and acute nephritis among residents on Addison and Seventeenth streets along with pneumonia and gangrene cases. several couples and guardians named with addresses across Stevens Place Alabama Street and State College hospital.
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