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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1908

Page

4

No Pressure on the Stocks at New York

Stocks fell about a point in early trading as the U S Supreme Court sustains Elkins act fines on rebates with Standard Oil involved. A $33 million government deposit call weighed on sentiment, yet liquidation was oddly light. American Smelting led declines while Union Pacific sold for the short account. Government bonds steadied as others were dull.

New York Supreme Court of the United States Standard Oil London Colton Union Pacific

Chicago Grain Market Fluctuations and Prices

The Liverpool weakness trimmed Chicago grain values with wheat slipping 0.45 to 0.75 cents. Quoting ranges show May wheat at 94 1/4 to 95 1/4, oats around 52 3/4, pork futures near 11.30, lard around 7.59, and ribs near 6.52. Closing quotes list May, July, and Sept contracts across wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with mixed gains and losses.

Chicago Liverpool A. W. Thomson O.oo fAsk

Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards

Feb 25 receipts include hogs at 4.15 to 4.59 for various grades and pigs to 14.25. cattle receipts steady with beeves 4.00 to 6.00, cows and heifers 1.85 to 5.00, calves 5.00 to 7.00. western stockers 2.75 to 4.35. sheep receipts 12,000 with natives 3.25 to 5.50 and lambs 5.00 to 6.90, western 3.40 to 7.90.

Chicago Union Western

East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report

East Buffalo New York February 2 cattle receipts 100 steady trade fair veals and calves priced 4.75 to 69.00 sheep and lambs receipts 3400 slow and firmer for lambs sheep steady and active lambs 5.27 to 5.50 yearlings 6.00 to 6.50 sheep 3.75 to 5.85 hogs receipts 7650 five to ten cents stronger Yorkers 4.63 to 4.75 pigs 4.55 to 4.60 mixed and heavies 4.75 to 4.79 roughs 3.80 to 4.10

East Buffalo N. Y

Pittsburg Live Stock Market Prices Report

Pittsburg Pa February 25 cattle receipts light and steady with ranges for extra prime good heifers fresh cows and springers. Hog receipts around 1000 with prime heavy hogs 4.60 4.65 and roughs 3.09 4.10. Sheep receipts light and steady with prime wethers 5.65 5.85 and lambs 5.00 7.40.

Pittsburg

Admits Ignorance in Capitol Graft Case

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on Feb. Snyder former auditor-general admitted he did not know Sanderson's bid for furnishing the capitol was between 3 and 4 million dollars. He said he was ignorant of the blanket tier in the schedule and relied entirely on the architect for plans and specifications.

Farrisburg W. P. Snyder Sanderson Capitol Snyder

Live Stock Prices and Receipts in Indianapolis Market

Indianaplis reports receipts of hogs 6500 cattle 1200 sheep and lambs 20. Hogs top 4.55 while opening higher and closing steady. Cattle steadies with many grades up. calves sheep and lambs mostly steady. Bulls and calves show mixed ranges. cows and feeders vary by class.

Indianapolis

City Grain Prices and Grain Inspectments Report

Wheat steady at 96 cents for No. 2 red track with other grades showing listed bids. Corn and oats with through billing figures and no bids on hay. Inspections show multiple cars in and out across wheat corn oats and hay categories with totals of cars moved and grades specified.

Sample Hay Timothy Clover

City Births Marriages and Building Permits Digest

City records list births for Morley Archer Bridgins Potoora Krieger Voss Knapp Haines Schad Erber Kelley Devereux and several spouses. Deaths include Johnson Griffin Hurt Johnson Dory Daugherty Bundy Johnston Beale Love Holloway Holbrook and Bates. Marriages shown for six couples. Building permits issued to Kotteman York Roth Demming Richter House House repairs totaling thousands.

Thomas and Nora Morley Kentucky Ave William and Minerva Archer S. Alabama-st Walter Martha Bridgins N. Capitol-ave Zanarie Flora Potoora S. California-st David Rebecca Krieger S. Capitol-ave Mil Carrie Voss Davis-st Christian Freda Knapp Ringfold-ave Ross and Minnie Haines S. Eastst Fred E Amelia Schad Woodlawn-ave Ernest and Mary Erber N. Jefferson-ave Aven Emma Kelley Wilbert E. Johnson City Hospital Henry C. Griffin Central Insane Hospital Maria Hurt Rachel Johnson J. Morris Wilson Eleanor Hospital Elizabeth C. Dory N. Blackfordst Ralph Daugherty William Bundy Indianapolis Grippe William Johnston S. West At George Beale Love Esha B. Holloway Delaware St Daniel Bates Holbrook Allen H. Stringer Lena Miller Walter L. Sargent Ada A. Kieffer Warren W. Kinkead Orpha Sellars Clifford Coleman Pearl Sparks William E. Westover Blanche Berry Frank Eakins Rose Mersberger F. E. Kotteman Central-ave P. H. York George Roth Parkview Ave George Demming Barth-ave Henry Richter Delaware-st J. W. House Talbott-ave

A Temperance Town for the Unemployed

March 9 has been set for the production of A Temperance Town at English's Opera House. Proceeds will be distributed to various Indianapolis charities aiding the unemployed.

Opera House Indianapolis

Madison Delegation Fight Shapes Up in Primary

Delegates for state offices to be named Friday in Madison County as Miller and Taylor team up to challenge Watson. Watson forces aim to secure a majority with labor support while Taylor and Miller organize against them. Sixth district anti Watson bloc presses 23 delegates in hopes of splitting the vote. Vigo County to name delegates March 6 and 7 as a busy March unfolds.

Madison County Madison W. T. Durbin Col. Durbin Delaware County James EE. Watson Highth W. L. Taylor W. Miller Mr. Taylor Watson Taylor Mr. Watson C. W. Miller Hugh T. Miller Vigo

Woman shoots Brooklyn lawyer in his office

In Brooklyn the prominent attorney Charles M. Sanford was shot twice in the head by a woman believed to be unstable. The suspect, first naming Nellie Lyon then Jennie V Blunt of Schermerhorn Street, claimed she acted to avenge a wrong. Sanford’s injuries are not serious. the assailant was arrested after a pursuit down the building’s elevator.

New York Charles M. Sanford Brooklyn Garfielad Court St Nellie Lyon Jennie V. Blunt Schermerhorn St Sanford Isaac Lavin

Cornell Professor Lost in Ten Round Boxing Bout

Miki Donovan of Rochester defeated Ithaca boxing instructor Jack Downing in a ten round bout in Rochester. Donovan outweighed Downing and was aided by Cornell students while James Reardon of Rochester acted as referee and awarded Donovan the decision.

Cornell Rochester N. Y Miki Donovan Jack Downing Ithaca Cornell University Downing Donovan James Reardon

Despondent man found dead from morphine overdose

Homer Dunn aged 27 was found dying at 4 am Tuesday at his mother's home 83 Bradshaw Street. He was taken to City Hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Death attributed to morphine poisoning. Dunn had been despondent for some time.

Homer Dunn Dunn

Indianapolis Stock Exchange Opens With Bidding Seen

The Indianapolis Stock Exchange failed to hold a session Tuesday due to a misunderstanding about daily calls. Wednesday’s session will decide if calls are daily or on alternate days. The opening, after a three month recess, was well attended with strong investment demand and notable bids for New Telephone, Indiana Trust, and American Central Life.

Indianapolis Stock Exchange New Telephone Company Indiana Trust Company American Central Life Stoeks American National Bank R.R R. R National Home Brewing Indiana Hotel Common Indiana Hotel Indiana National Indiana Tithe Guaranty Indiana Trust Co Indiana Union Traction Indianapolis Abattoir Indianapolis Fire Nsurance Indianapolis Gas Pee Indpls Southeastern Pfd Indianapolis Street Railway Indels Traction & Terminal Kokomo Marion & West Track Law Swuillding Laycock Mfg. Co Louisville & Eastern Common Louisville & Eastern Marion Trust Merchants’ Heat & Light Merchants National Sea Eeerer People’s State Bank Ats People’s Light and Heat Oeaceene Rauh Fertilizer Baeeese Reeves & Co Security Trust Esseeneee Terre Haute Trac. & Light Co Union National Union ‘Traction Common Sone Pean Serene Union Traction Union Trust van Camp Hardware Vandalia Coal Co Wasson

Undertaker Granted Body After Home Refusal

G W Fierson the undertaker arrived at Mrs Mary Law's home to collect the body of James Alexander's wife. Law initially refused burial from her house but allowed the transfer after Bicycle Officers Hall and Simon arrived.

G. W. Fierson Mary Law James Alexander

Diocese of Nebraska Requires Written Marriage Engagements

Bishop Richard Scannell of the Catholic diocese of northern Nebraska rules all engagements must be in writing and witnessed by two persons before a priest can perform a marriage. He says engagements are treated too lightly and the ruling takes effect after Sunday.

Omaha Neb Richard Scannell Northern Nebraska Tie

Riot follows Polish wedding in Chicago. many hurt

In Chicago at a Polish wedding near Front Street two factions clashed after the celebration. Police raided the dance hall, arresting four men and four women. Three men are dying from stab wounds at the county hospital. Names given include John Wadya and Stanley Wudhueth.

Chicago Joseph Wazasa John Wadya Stanley Wudhueth James Grim See Chasser Mary Wadya Polacki

New Store Building Planned for E Washington Street

A new store building will replace the current offices at 146 FE Washington Street. Justice of the Peace Harvey B. Stout signed a lease on Tuesday for three third floor office rooms and will move his office on March 10. The owner, John Williams, will raze the existing structure soon to erect a modern store. plans are not yet complete.

S1. N Delaware St Harvey B. Stout Washington St Squire Stout John G. Williams

Change Orders After Coburn Warehouse Fire

City building inspector Thomas A. Winterrowd orders structural changes before repairs. He directs removal of portions of walls and specifies alterations for the Henry Coburn Warehouse and Storage Company prior to rebuilding.

Coburn Thomas A. Winterrowd Henry Coburn Warehouse and Storage Company

Beer and wine before criminal court jury

During a criminal court trial of Joseph Wambaugh for operating a blind tiger in Broad Ripple, the jury views cases of bottled beer a jug of whisky and many wines and liquors seized in a raid last summer. Special Judge William Irvin presiding while Judge James A. Pritchard is ill at home.

Joseph Wambaugh Broad Ripple William Irvin James A. Pritchard

Prevents Much Disease New York City Coaster-Oil Pits

Blackburn's Coaster-Oil Pits are praised for their universal approval among the public. Advertised as pleasant and effective, they claim to prevent common ills from constipation and reduce contagious disease, with local druggists selling them.

New York City Blackburn

Clip This Recipe Makes a Pint of Cough Syrup

A home made cough syrup recipe yields a full pint in five minutes for about 63 cents. It uses 2% oz Pinex and granulated sugar syrup, aims to ease deep coughs, sore lungs, and bronchial troubles, and is described as child friendly with a pleasant taste. Pinex is promoted as concentrated Norway white pine extract with guaiacol.

Norway

Bluk members arraigned. Prentice seeks jury trial

Carrying their Bibies, three negro members of the Grigey Bluks were arraigned in police court Tuesday morning. Johns and Archie Barber were fined $50 for disturbing a religious meeting, and John Prentice, a Bluk leader, asked for a jury trial. Fees case was continued until March 4. He was sent to the Marion county jail in default of $24 bond. As Prentice was led to the jail his followers showed indignation on the sidewalk.

Grigey Bluks Johns Archie Barber John Prentice Feeis Maarion County Prentice

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