Wall Street Stocks Open Quiet Amid Irregular Activity
The stock market opened quiet and irregular in New York trading with small fractional changes. Majorities rose modestly as some issues gained while selling orders of five to ten thousand shares pressured many stocks. London bought selectively including Union Pacific and Steels, with government bonds steady and other notes heavy.
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New York
Central
Canadian Pacific
Selers
London
Union Pacific and Steels
Livestock Prices Show Mixed Movements In St Louis Cattle and Hog Markets
Cattle receipts reach 2500 with beef steers traded from 3.56 to 6.75 dollars and stockers and feeders from 3.60 to 4.75. Cows and heifers move between 2.65 and 5.20, with Texas steers at 2.56 to 6.50 and similar ranges for cows and heifers. Hog receipts total 7000, up five cents. pigs and lights bring 6.75 to 7.00, packers 6.70 to 6.95, and butcher and best heavy 6.95 to 7.10.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
ST. Louis
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Prices Show Mixed Cattle Hogs And Sheep
Chicago market report from February 21 lists cattle receipts at 6 500 with steady prices across grades from prime beeves at 5 75 to cows and heifers and agecanners. Hog receipts 23 000 up to 7 15 for heavy sets and pigs at 6 25. Sheep receipts 15 000 steady with native and western lambs and sheep priced from 3 50 to 7 60 depending on grade.
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Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Chicago
Cincinnati Live Stock Prices Report
Cincinnati live stock prices show cattle receipts at 573 with steady tone. Butcher steers range 4.50 to 5.60, calves bring around 7.75, hogs 850 receipts with good to choice values 7.12 to 7.15, mixed packers about 7.00, veal and lamb figures noted, overall steady demand reported.
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Cincinnati
Scrippe-Mckrae Press Association
Regional Grain Prices and Inspections Report
Wheat prices steady for several grades with No 2 red at 16c and No 4 red 69c. Corn prices show No 2 white at 4d74c and No 4 white 44c with through billing. Hay steady with choice timothy at 7.50 and No 1 timothy 17.50. Inspections logged multiple loads across wheat corn rye and hay with car counts and grades noted.
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Hay
Timothy
New York Proc ce Scripps FeFise Presa Association
Market notes report a series of dairy and egg prices from regional producers. Butter Creamery lists extra dairy tubs at 31 to 32 cents, eggs white fancy at 321 to 32 cents, cheese full cream at 1454 cents, with varied Western steam and country references and spot pricing.
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Western Steam
Falcon—City
Western
Czar Rumor Of Assassination Circulates In London
A morning report suggested the Czar of Russia had been assassinated but could not be confirmed. By afternoon a stronger rumor said both the czar and czarina were slain. No source or embassy confirmation is available.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
London
Russia
Czar
Czarina
Wall Street Buzzes Over Czar Assassination Report
Reports in New York on February 21 suggested the czar's assassination, but observers attributed the chatter to bucketshop interests. The claim circulated in financial circles, stirring market speculation though no official confirmation emerged.
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New York
Wall St
Wanderluster author Saint Amour to pause series
The publisher of Saturday Night in Johnstown announces that Wanderluster writer George Saint Amour will discontinue his popular stories with the February 16 issue. Conemaugh Publishing of Johnstown plans to release a collected book of his tales early this spring, highlighting his globe trotting settings from Russia to distant lands.
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Johnstown
Wanderluster
George Saint Amour
Conemaugh Publishing Company
Mr. Saintignour
Mr. Amour
Mr. Saint Amour
Russia
Livestock Receipts Highlight Mixed Indianapolis Market Day
Indianapolis February 21 Livestock receipts show hogs at 7.05 to 7.20 with brisk demand and top 7.20. Cattle demand remains fair with steady to active trading for good to choice stock, while common grades lag. Sheep unchanged with better grades selling well and rougher stock near the bottom.
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Indianapolis
Chicago Market Prices Reported by Secripps-McRae Press
Chicago on February 21 reports eggs extras at 28 cents a dozen, butter creamer extras at 3245 cents, live poultry with turkeys at 9 cents per pound and chickens ducks and geese priced per dozen. Cheese Twins and Young Americas quoted at 1314 and 141gc respectively.
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Chicago
Secripps-McRae Press Association
Woman Rearrested in New York Murder Case
Mrs Lotta Waliau was rearrested in New York on a murder charge for poisoning her mother Ida Binge to end cancer. A coroner's jury previously dismissed the poisoning charge, returning alternative verdicts that the death was from natural causes or mercury poisoning by unknown persons, prompting immediate arraignment and a bail hearing.
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Ida Binge
Lotta Waliau
Wreck injures 150 homeseekers near Bison Oklahoma
A Rock Island train running at high speed derailed three cars near Bison Oklahoma at 12 30 a m causing 150 homeseekers to be imperiled. Chicago railroad officials say no serious injuries and limited car damage. A misplaced switch is suspected as the cause.
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Scripps-MzRne Preas Association
Chicago
Rock Island Road
Bison
Okla
Plea for Children Aims to End Child Labor
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, addressed legislators in the house on a plea for organized labor and an end to child labor. He urged lawmakers to push for protections, noting a Beveridge bill in Congress and arguing states should act if federal moves fail, to remove children from shops and mills and provide schooling and sunshine.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
National Congress
Beveridge
Violin Student Sue Smith Dies in Prague
Miss Sue Derexa Smith, a Muncie violin student in Prague, Austria, died last night from nervous prostration due to overstudy. She was active in Muncie, Indianapolis, and Dayien social circles. Her mother and sister, summoned ten days ago, arrived in Liverpool this morning.
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Muncie
Ind
Sue Derexa Smith
Prague
Austria
Indianapolis
Dayien
Liverpool
Probe for the Bug Behymer seeks state entomologist report
Andrew J. Behymer, Democrat, presented a resolution to the house on Thursday calling for a complete report from State Entomologist James Troop. Epnesker Branch referred the measure to the agriculture committee. R. C. Brown, another Democrat, offered a resolution for investigating the fish and game commission but it was not in proper form to be received.
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Andrew J. Behymer
House
James Troop
Epnesker Branch
Committee On Agriculture
R. C. Brown
Fish and Game Commission
Postal Pension Raise Approved by House Vote
Special to The Sen reports the post office appropriation bill passed the House yesterday. The measure includes provisions for increased pay affecting about 90 percent of postal employees.
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Washington
Postoffic
Bland Two-Cent Fare Passed In House Vote
A Bland two cent fare measure for railroads cleared the house with a half cent rider. The bill sets a rail fare of two cents per mile and includes a half cent levy, advancing the proposal amid committee debate and party alignments.
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Boude
Chicago Grain Prices and Receipts Report
Wheat declined slightly with May at 82 for May and 84 for July. May corn 46 1/4, July 46 1/2. May oats 40 1/2, July 36 3/4. May pork 16.75, lard 9.85, ribs 6. Receipts: wheat 2 cars, corn 406 cars, oats 157 cars. No. 2 red winter near 47 1/2, July 46 1/2. No. 3 yellow 43 1/2 to 44 1/2. White oats No. 2 white 41 1/2 to 42.
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Chicago
Bae
Tie
Yelow
MaKeor
Local Securities Session Shows Modest Activity on Exchange
On the local stock exchange this morning trading was light with minor shifts. Ten shares of Indiana Union Traction moved at 24 for sale while Citizens Street Railway bonds sold around 10 4. The Vandalia issues remained strong as bids for Union Traction common held steady yet stood a point under yesterday’s close.
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Local Stock Exchange
Indiana Union Traction
Citizens Street Railway
Union Traction
Corn and hay prices from local market report
Shelled corn and oats listed with prices per bushel or unit, including 40 42 cents for corn, Sheaf Oats at 12.00, Straw at 86.00, 7.00, and hay Timothy at 347.00 with 19.00, mixed and other hay types priced around 15 to 19 dollars, plus Miller entry showing 12 0014.00.
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Miller
Hay
Timothy
Élover
War Continues as Nicaragua Advances Against Duran Forces
Managua Nicaragua Fen Y41. Flushed by victory over the Duran forces which were repelled on February 18 Nicaraguan troops push into enemy territory and anticipate a larger battle. Generals Vasquez and Fornos reportedly lead skirmishes with decisive gains.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Hardware Dealers Convene with Open Board Sessions
The Indiana Retail Hardware association held its annual convention at Tomlison hall with open sessions for questions to the secretary and discussion of dealer problems. Exhibits by VanCamp Hardware and Iron, Atkins Saw Works, A Burdsal, and Bargent Paint drew crowds despite restricted access. I M Bush and S R Miles spoke, and Ray Beeman with Barry Newton entertained, aided by Indiana University Glee Club under Prof Lucius M Hiatt.
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Hardware Cealers'’ Association
Indiana’ Retail Hardware Association
Tomlison Hall
VanCamp Hardware and Iron Company
Atkins Saw Works
A. Burdsal Comppany
Bargent ‘Paint & Color Company
Denison
I. M. Bush
National Hardware Dealers Association
S. BR. Miles
Ray Beeman
Ceremonial Tangle Over Josie or Anna Daily Marriage
Police judge Whallon will decide by Saturday whether Josie Daily or Anna Daily was married to William Busking Wis. Prosecution shows Busking had married Ann Daily in this county and that a Josie Bess claimed to be the wife, with Anna and Josie as possible sisters. The couple admit 18 years of marriage by a justice of the peace. the case is continued for witnesses to the ceremony.
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Josie ‘Daily
Anna Daily
William Busking Wis
Whallon
Busking
Josie
Cosb
Ohio
Schlangen
Woodward
Peaice
Ann Daily
Josie Bess
Daily
Apna
Oran Hack
Pure Food Bill Restored After Senate Unanimous Passage
Dr. J N Hurty led a restored pure food bill through the senate by a 45 to 0 vote. An egg amendment targeted incubated eggs, while the state chemist salary was set at 3000 dollars and a 20000 dollar health department appropriation approved for enforcement.
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J. N. Hurty
Senate
Rome Stephenson
Indiana
Health Department
House
State Board of Health
Dr. Hurty
Washingtons 21 Gun Salute Marked For Friday Feb 22
The 21 gun salute for Washingtons birthday will fire in the courthouse yard Friday Feb 22. German American veterans oversee the observance with a 3 inch Rodman muzzle loader from the Civil War used to honor the U S chief executive. An entertainment at Germania hall Sunday Feb 24 begins at 8 PM features Old Warrior marching, bands, living pictures, and dances led by Comrade Frank Erdelmeyer and the Indianapolis groups.
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Henderson
Indianapolis Liederkranz
Socialer Turnverein
Fra Diavolo
City Band Orchestra
Weissenborn City Band Orchestra
Willard Memorial Meeting At Bellefontaine Street
The Northeast W T U will hold a Frances E Willard memorial meeting Friday afternoon at 2161 Bellefontaine Street. The Rev Bentley will speak on Miss Willard s services to church and country and Mrs F T McWhirter will explain how all may benefit by studying her life.
Law change allows sheriffs to collect prison meals
Representative John Edwards proposed fees for prisoner meals and meal allowances. The bill, sent to third reading in the house, carried an amendment by John F Joyce to set sheriffs meal rates at 12 cents per meal instead of 40 cents per day.
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John Edwards
John F. Joyce
Gas Bill Missing Delays Report On Cox Bill In Indianapolis
The Committee on Affairs of Indianapolis reports faced a snag as the Cox 6 cent gas bill could not be located in Chairman James Billingsley’s desk delaying action. Representative John Weaver pressed for a certified copy to avoid delay, and the committee quickly ordered it. Most members supported passage, with Bowlus and Billingsley absent. Gas company officials cited lack of notice for missing attendance at meetings.
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James Billingsley
House Committee On
Indianapolis
John Weaver
House
Senate
Billingsley
Indianapolis Gas Company
Carl H. Graf
Committee On
Indianapolis Affairs
John Bowlus
Bowlus
Births Listed in City Record for a Day
The city register records numerous births at home and hospital. Names include Samuel and Emma McNabney with a son at 333 Ab bott st as well as Newton and Jessye West at 605 I Twenty-seventh st with a son and Will and Ethel Lincoln at 2447 Bellefontaine st with a son. Also listed are Abraham Sackoff at 78 N. California with a boy and Beverly and Cora Lee at 274 Calvelage st with a boy. Additional entries note Joseph Rothschild at 2159 N. Pennsylvania st with a boy and B J and Mary Schlangen at 35 Iowa st with a boy. Patrick Greaney at St. Vincent's hospital reports cystitis. Other entries list 7 month Frances Garten at 2106 Martindale ave with catarrhal pneumonia, Susan Holden at 49 1317 Nelson st with pulmonary tuberculosis, Edna I. Canter at 724 W. Vermont st with typhoid fever, and several pairs including William H. Rightmeyer with Mary A. Walton, Willem H. Gipe with Mabel G. Rowe, Thomas V. Jones with Livinia B. Robinson, Harvey M. Wilhite with Carrie E. Robinson, James R. Kohner with Martha M. Walters, Roy Sanders with Etta E. Stout, and William H. Billings with Virginia N. Osgood.
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Samuel and
Emma McNabney
Abbott St
Newton
Jessye West
I. Twenty-seventh St
Will and
Ethel Lincoln
Bellefontaine St
Abraham and
Rebecca Sackoff
California
Beverly
Cora Lee
Calvelage St
Bor
Joseph J
Jeanne Rothschild
Pennsylvania St
B. J
Mary Schlangen
Lowa-St
Patrick Greaney
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ida Fouts
H. N. West St
Frances H. Garten
Martindale Ave
Susan Holden
Nelson St
Edna I. Canter
Vermont St
William H. Rightmeyer
Mary A. Walton
Willem H. Gipe
Mabel G. Rowe
Thomas V. Jones
Livinia B. Robinson
Harvey M. Wilhite
Carrie E. Robinson
James R. Kohner
Martha M. Walters
Roy Sanders
Etta EF. Stout
William H. Billings
Virginia N. Osgood
Property owner listings and repairs across several streets
George M Wells dwelling on College Ave near Twenty first st lists 6786 dollars. May Laderick dwelling at 514 Birch Ave lists 50. Margaret Mueller double dwelling near Delaware St Joe St lists 4000. William Garstang repairs at 1856 N Penn Sylvenia St lists 300. Columbia School Supply Co ads addition at 316 Holton Place lists 250. W F Heinricks repairs at 9332 N Pennsylvnia St lists 46. George Secrsh double dwelling Talbotts Ave near Twentieth St lists 4500. Patrick Ryan double dwelling Randolph near Ohio St lists 2000. John Green remodel at 110 N State Ave lists 200. Martha Tanner repairs 913 Coast lists 266. Elijah Jones double dwelling Eider near New York St lists 1600. Joseph R Shelton cottage 900 Oakland Ave lists 800. Clara Zimmerman double dwelling 2601 Burton Ave lists 1100. Edward Fisch shed 342 W Twenty Sixth St lists 963.
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George M. Wells
Colegeave
Twenty-first-st
May Laderick
Birch-ove
Margaret Mueller
St. Joe-st
Delaware
William Garstang
N. Penn- Sylvenia St
Columbia School Supply Company
Holton Place
W. F. Heinricks
Pennsylvania-st
George Secrsh
Talbotts Ave
Twentieth-st
Patrick Ryan
Randolph
Ohio-st
John Green
State Ave
Martha Tanner
Coast
Elijah Jones
Eider
New York St
Joseph R. Shelton
Oakland Ave
Clara Zimmerman
Burton-ave
Edward Fisch
W. Twentysixth St
Miss Thompson Addresses Emmanuel Mission Meeting
The Emmanuel Baptist church Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs. Sarah A. Dynes's home with strong attendance and funds from mite boxes. Miss Thompson of Franklin Indiana spoke on Mexican and Indian missions and Home Missionary Board efforts, followed by Mrs. King whose daughter attends Chicago Training School. Mrs. W. H. Newby presided.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Sarah A. Dynes
Olivest
Thompson
Franklin
Ind
Home Missionary Board
Chicago
Home
King
W. WH. Newby
Emmanuel Church Society
Debate Over Gas Bill Sparks Criticism and Claims
The Indianapolis Gas Company received no notice of a Tuesday committee meeting about Cox 60-cent gas bill. Senator Cox and supporters touted low prices from other cities, while opponents warned of inflated figures and questioned motives. The piece criticizes the process as unfair and urges careful study before action.
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Cox
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