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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

4

Gasoline Tank Explosion Injures Two at Local Plant

Henry Cluse and R B Singer, employees at the Indianapolis Rubber company plant at 69 E. Georgia street, were badly burned this afternoon when a gasoline tank ignited by a spark. Cluse suffered a burned left leg and Singer a burned right hand. The fire was extinguished by the plant’s private department, with an estimated loss of 50 dollars. The injured received medical care in the company offices.

Henry Cluse R. 8. Singer Indianapolis Rubber ‘Company E. Georgia Street

Guards Round Royal Castle After Plot Against King

Extra special guards were posted at the royal castle today to insure the king's safety after a plot against him was disclosed last night. Authorities confirmed the plot and heightened precautions accordingly.

Lesbon

Leathers Court Reopens After Wintry Blast Closes Building

Cold weather forced the Leathers courthouse to close on Thursday morning. Judge Leathers' courtroom was shut while many people sought warmth in the corridors of the large building.

Leathers Court Judge Leath

Tell City farmer killed in sand pit

Tell City Ind Jan 7 Fred Ittensohn a farmer was killed while working in a sand pit yesterday A heavy mass of sand crushed him as he climbed a ladder to the top in a tavern近

Tell City Sell City Ind Fred It Tensohn

Local Births and Deaths Reported With Names and Places

The notice lists numerous births at addresses including 1122 Villa Avenue and 71 N. Addison Street with pairs such as GHY record for Ony Miles and Alberta, and George and Minnie DeBurger. It also records deaths of multiple individuals aged from 4 to 76, with causes like renal poisoning, tuberculosis, valvular heart disease, pneumonia, and other listed illnesses. Building permits and projects note additions such as a shed at N. New Street valued at 44 000 for Beecher residence.

Miles Alberta Villa Avenue George Minnie DeBurger N. Ad- Aison Mildred Hofmeister Eéroy Evan Puckett W. Morrs William Oe Studebaker Meridian Street Susie O’ Donnel Spring“street Hamilton Eegte Scheindorf Silinoia Mithh Davies West Street Honary McNamre New Jerey Street Eptt Owens H B. Gullick Georgia Michel Fo Ge Me el F. Grady Fenneman Michael F. Graf Ie Stegman Bluff Avenue J & A. Alig City Hospital JI. B. Kelly Esther G. Am EF. Schortemeier Hattie & ‘Jefferis Julia McPherson Weemnaing I Coh Mueller Vesig Pranklin N. North Mae J Eckfeldt

Senate Initializes Republican Rule OverPowerful Office

In Gov. Dunbin era state senate elects principal secretary 27 to 23 with Huffman coat off as if prepared for a grant. George W Badger is Democratic candidate for secretary with Styner elected assistant secretary. A Republican chosen chief doorkeeper J W Thornburg. Begzarly wins minority report as caucus maneuvers unfold to grant Republicans leverage over Lieut Gov Hall.

Statehouse W. T. Dunbin Senate Col. Huffman George W. Badger Clarke County Harry N. Styner Lafayette Wood Stotsenberg Pierson Hawkins Bingham Long House Miller Senator Crumpacker Hanly Crumpacker Halleck Shafer Beell Representatives Lambert Moore Frank J. Hall Committee On Committees Cox Marion Kistler Bland, Springer and Wood Republican “Committee On Committees

Grannis Firm Suspended From Exchange for Three Years

Arthur E. Grannis of Grannis, Lawrence & Co. suspended from the New York Stock Exchange for three years for involvement in the collapse of Coster, Knapp & Co. The advisory note cites connections to the Wagon & By Rouse pro. and mentions Kentucky Avenue address.

New York Arthur E. Grannis Grannis, Lawrence & Co New York Stock Exchange

Hog Market Volatile With Top Price at 6.40

Indianapolis market reports a brisk but fluctuating hog trade as receipts reach 10 000 hogs and prices swing. top hog price hit 6.40 with many sales between 5.80 and 6.30. Chicago union stockyards show hogs at 30 000 receipts and steady daily averages, with multiple categories ranging from 4.15 to 6.25. Cattle and sheep also cited with varied bids and firm demand.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis Produce Market Prices and Freight Offers

The notice lists fresh eggs butter poultry and farm produce along with grain prices for wheat corn oats and hay. It includes bid and ask figures for multiple grain grades and summarizes inspections and car counts for several commodities.

Indianapolis

Stocks Active at Opening in Wall Street

New York opening sees large transactions across several stocks with gains from fractions to about a point. Brooklyn Rapid Transit climbs 14 percent while St Paul Reading Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Pennsylvania rise about one point. Smelting and the Steel Industry advance. London reports Union Pacific leading a strong market. New York curb trading stays active with steady prices amid talk of Rock Island developments and greater voting power for common stock. Government bonds unchanged. other bonds firm.

Peng Brooklyn Rapid Transit St. Paul Rock Island New York Central

Chicago Grain opening prices for January 7

Opening prices show wheat May at 1.07 and corn May around 61 1/2 cents, oats May 51 3/4 cents, lard May 9.72, ribs July 8.92. The data lists bid and ask levels, high and low ranges, and daily variations across wheat corn and oats with multiple contract months.

Chicago A. W. Thomson

Friend of Mrs. Annis to testify in Hains murder trial

In Flushing N Y defense subpoenas Mrs. Charles Andrews friend of Mrs Annis who testified the two were aboard a Bayside Yacht Club float at the time of the shooting. If ill she may give deposition. Prosecution notes other witnesses on dock with Mrs Annis.

Flushing L. I T. Jenkins Hains W. KE. Annis Speecial Darrin Charles Joseph Shay Mclintyre Andrews Thornton Hains Annis Shay Charles Birchfield Birchfield Nevins Harvey Rockwell Peter C. Hains Tierney Hains Roberts Maj. Hains Mrs. Annis Stevens

Pittsburg Live Stock Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices Mixed in Market

Pittsburg Pa January 7 cattle receipts light market steady with grades from common to prime. Hogs receipts 16 loads market active and higher with heavy yorkers and best heavy varieties near 6.40 to 6.50. Sheep and lambs receipts light market steady with prime wethers around 5.00 to 5.80 and calves reported 7.00 to 9.75.

Pittsburg

Friends of Kern firm on senate bid as committees name loom

Backers of Kern look to public reveal after house committee announcements. Other senate candidates admit Kern supporters surprised them by exposing their influence and overestimating quiet backing.

House Kern

Kern party beats rivals in caucus for state senate seat

The Kern faction gained a decisive speaker election margin while rival campaigns scrambles to shore up support. Shively and Lamb supporters push bluff claims, as no candidate plans to withdraw. Gov elect Marshall’s caucus timing remains a point of political contention with hopes of delay.

Faaiéin Isd Indianapolia Kern John E. Lamb Cape Shively Tonan Judge Dhea Seymour Honan Shea Marshall

Detectives Guarding Justice Wright Not Assigned

Washington detectives say no officers have been assigned to guard Justice Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Threatening letters followed jail sentences given to labor leaders Gompers Morrison and Mitchell in the Buck Stove and Range Company contempt case.

Ington Detective Bureau Justice Wright Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Gompers, Morrison Mitchell Buck Stove and Range Company

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Ttes Alaska Gaso Cluse Singer Eee, Company N. Neweet Beecher Frank Dunten Lagrange Steve Fleming Mr. Dunter J. W. Thornburg Evansville David W Begzarly Rouse’ Pros Kentucky Ave Top Paige Union Jil Hay—Dult Timothy Grannd Jury Henry Henba Wall Street Reading Union Pacific Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Steel Indus London Ann Will Atorneys Accord Friends OF Washington Association of American Advertisers Park Row Building Examiner B. M. Moser J. M. Campbell Emery Mapes A. N. Drake F. H. Squires Committee On Circulation the Sun
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