Plentiful New York Speculators Lift Coal Shares
In New York on January 8 1907 analysts cited an 11 000 000 tonnage increase in anthracite coal output for the year as the reason for coal shares strength. Markets remained steady with Union Pacific leading while London trade showed irregularity on India borrowing news. Money conditions appeared to improve with the J P Morgan syndicate adding 3 000 000 in New York City bonds and the National City Bank noting 276 000 000 in hoarding over three months. Wheat held, cotton varied, curb trades subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
London
India
J. P. Morgan
Yor City
National City Bank
Ex Governor Taylor Poses on Bond in Equity Arrest
Ex governor Taylor provided bond for fellow official amid charges against American Society of Equity leaders. Barnett and Potter arrested for libel via mail circulation. Everitt says case will go to Indiana courts. Barnett claims proof to counter allegations. bond arrangements involve Taylor to secure release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeore M.barnett
Amoericai Society of Equlty
D. Potter
James A. Hoeritt
Eadsigar Eecuity
Peper
Farmers’ Organization
Erst
Garrett
Walredwistle
Barnett
National Board of Directors
Gary
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Kentucky
Pauley
Everitt
Farmers’ Society
American Society of Equity
Board of
Indiana
Henry Spaan
W. H. Taylor
O. D. Pauley
Jackson Forces Battle for Indiana State Chairman
Democrats endured a seven to six vote struggle for state chairman with Erwin Jackson and Barnhart leading the field after 16 ballots. Key shifts involved M. B. Foley switching to Erwin and Steven defying district instructions to back Barnhart, while Stokes Jackson rallied six district committeemen and lobbyists swirled through the Grand hotel for last minute deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Erwin
Jackson
Heimberger
Barnhart
M. B. Foley
Ninth
R. K. Erwin
Foley
Mark Steven
Adam Heimberger
S. N. Stevens
Plymouth
Stevens
Stokes Jackson
Democratic State Central Committee
Decatur
Thirteenth
Henry A. Farnhart
U. S. Jackson
J. K. Risk
Rochester
Mr. Barnhart
Weekly Health Report From Indiannapolis Week Ended Jan 5
Report of contagious diseases and deaths from them in Indiannapolis for the week ending January 5. Includes totals for illness and fatalities, with scattered financial and commodity market details such as grain prices and seed values, indicating a mixed, small-town newspaper page.
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Indiannapolis
Strike at Merchants National Bank Building
One hundred workers at the Merchants National Bank building walk out over the hiring of non union carpenters. Two watchmen are posted to guard the site at night as the strike continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ National Bank
Boiler accident injures Vandalia machinist
Otto Clark, a machinist at the Vandalia railroad shops, was hit when the front of an engine boiler fell on him Wednesday morning, crushing his legs. He was taken home at 1522 East Market Street by Dr. Spitler in a dispensary ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Clark
Vandalia
Spitler
Prohibitionists in Clinton County Open 1908 Campaign
Special to The Indianapolis Sun Frankfort Indiana January 8 The Prohibitionists of Clinton county held a meeting to arrange the 1908 campaign. They adopted resolutions appointing a committee to investigate county records and determine what the liquor traffic cost the county during the fiscal year.
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Indianapolis Sun
Frankfort
nId
Clinton County
Burglar Steals $12 and Revolver in Holbrook Street Break-In
The home of Eli Stevens at 914 Holbrook street was entered Tuesday night by a burglar using a skeleton key to open the rear door and steal $12 and a revolver.
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Eli Stevens
Holbrookst
White Elephants Plan Annual Entertainment at Germania Hall
The order of White Elephants hosts its yearly entertainment Friday night at Germania Hall. Only event of the year for members and friends to attend, with a program the committee says is bigger and better than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Order of White Elephants
Germania Hall
Burglars Rob Kansas Bank of 8000 Dollars
Burglars entered the State bank at Quenemo Kansas early today, blew open the safe with dynamite, and made off with 8000 dollars in currency and coin. No arrests reported.
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Kansas
Quenemo, Kas
Jan
Evelyn Thaw Portrayed as Human Chameleon at Trial
Dorothy Dix profiles Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as the compelling, elusive figure in the second Thaw trial. The piece praises her youthful appearance, striking paradoxical beauty, wit, strategic mind, and adaptability, noting she admires Jerome for humor and defines her life as a pursuit of excitement and amusement amid courtroom spectacle.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Becky Sharp
Lfe
Stanford White
White
Gay Fife
Mr. Jerome
Inquisition
The Wagon Market Price List
Market notes list corn at 46 48 cents per bushel and oats prices for shelled oats at 2 64, with hay and fodder values including clover, timothy, millet, and straw. Prices appear scattered with ranges and formatting irregularities across feed staples and roughage products.
Two Prisoners Escape From Marion County Work House
Charles Whitaker and Harvey Smith escaped after sawing bars in the basement window. They climbed out using kitchen boxes and buckets, scaled a high wall, and fled after being missed at roll call. Whitaker, 19, and Smith, 32, left in workhouse uniforms. Whitaker faced petit larceny and faced next Septem ber. Smith was jailed for contributing to delinquency with November expiry.
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Charles Whitaker
Harvey Smith
Marion County
Smith
Whitaker
Harvey
Parkview Ave
Brightwood
Hearst Not Coming to Organize League in Indiana
William Randolph Hearst will not travel to Indianapolis to form the Independ ence league in Indiana. A prominent Hearst ally stated he does not plan to visit for league organizing and would send organizers if the state is to have a league. He is busy with numerous business interests and not a league organizer.
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Indiana Assembly
W. B. Westlake
The
Hoosier
A. B. Crampton
Delphi Citizen
E. E. Cox
Hartford City News
Clay Metzker
Plymouth Democrat
McKee
Portland Sun
Clay W. Metzker
Democratic Editorial Association
Indiana
Grand Hotel
L. Ert Slack
Carroll K. McCullough
Anderson
McCullough
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Hearst
John W. Holtzman
Indianapolis
Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Independence League
Grand Jury Worries Old Granny News
A local newspaper accuses the Indianapolis News of using the grand jury to punish honest citizens. It details tensions around Judge Pritchard and the selection of Benjamin F. Osborn, urging a free, independent grand jury untainted by political manipulation and corruption.
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Pritchard
Benjamin F. Osborn
Osborn
Broad Ripple
Quill
Elliott R. Hooton
Indianapolis News
Indiana Retail Harness Trades Convention in Logansport
Clarence G. Gels secretary of the Indiana Retail Harness Manufacturers and Dealers Protective association announces the annual convention will be held in Logansport on January 16. The notice details the event and promotes attendance by members and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence G. Gels
Indiana Retail Harness Manufacturers’ and Dealers’ Protective Association
Logansport
Thain Crashes Through Trestle In Atlanta Wreck
Special to The Indianapolis Sun. Three train men died from scalding, two fatally, and several others injured when the Southern railway Chicago Florida limited broke a trestle near Hiram Georgia. The Pullman train with nearly 200 passengers, many from Ohio, plunged down an embankment after rails spread under the engine. Engineer Edwards Chief Engineer Snapp and Fireman Moses Baldwin were killed.
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Indianapolis Sun
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Hiram
Ohio
Dallas
Edwards
Snapp
Moses Baldwin
Higgins takes post with Manhattan Co op Realty
Attorney Alvin M. Higgins becomes general counsel for the Manhattan Cooperative Real Estate Company of New York City and plans to open a law office at 40 Broadway. He joins Edward McVickar’s firm on the sixth floor and will reside with Mrs. Higgins in Montclair New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Terre Haute
Ind
Alvin M. Higgins
Manhattan Co-Operative
Real Hefstate Company
New York City
Broadway
Edward McVickar
Higgins
Montclair
N. J
Anxious mother reports daughter safe after letter claim
Mrs James Lowes of 1503 S State declares she spoke with her daughter Isabelle Lowes by long distance telephone Tuesday. Isabelle denied writing the letter stating an intended death by self harm in the Ohio River. The girl works at a Louisville department store.
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James Lowes
S. State Sr
Isabelle Lowes
Ohio River
Louisville
Forgery Charges Against Three Men in San Francisco
Charles Herbert Thomas Michael J Doyle and Herbert Kern were brought from Sacramento to the city prison charged with forgery They allegedly printed Oakland clearing house certificates from dies found in their possession and forged the signature of F H Hubbard secretary of the Oakland clearing house
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San Francisco
Charles Herbert Thomas
Michael J. Doyle
Herbert Kern
Sacramento
Oakland Clearing House
F. 8
Hubbard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morgan Syndicate
T. C. Shotwell
Taylor Poes
C. M. Barnett
Runner
Hendren
Fred L. Felck
Fetch
Weekly Health Report
Toledo
Oledo
Timothy
BANK
White Elephants
Chicago Grain
Chicago
A. W. Thomson
Evelyn
Jerome
Chameleon
Dorothy DIX
Taffetas
Sena Yard
Cheney Bros
Marseilles
L. S. Ayres & Co
the Quality Store
Harness Men Association
Thain
Southern Railroad
Georgia
AM. Higgins
LZ Flix
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