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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Higher on January Market Move

The stock market started the day generally higher with initial gains up to 2 percent in Anaconda and 4 in Canadian Pacific. Steel common and Northern Pacific rose 4, with Manchester, Pennsylvania, Erie, and American Car and Foundry mixed. Read­ing opened 246 higher, while most stocks rallied in early trading before bearing pressure and liquidation trimmed some gains. Government bonds steady, other issues irregular. After the first hour, trading held firm with most moves higher. Soo stock fell to 49 1/2, its preferred down 6 points.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York Anaconda Canadian Pacific Steel Common Northern Pacific Atchigan Pennsylvania Erie American Car and Foundry Reading

Food and meat market prices in New York

On January 30 in New York pork Mese priced at 17.50 to 18.00 dollars per unit, lard Western steam spot at 9.50 to 9.90, tallow city 64 to 65 cents, dressed poultry with turkeys 10 to 18 cents, chickens 8 to 8.4 cents, fowls 8 to 14.4 cents, ducks 46 cents, butter creamery extras 24.9 cents, cheese full cream 14.4 cents, eyes white fancy grossze 26 cents, with various regional price ranges noted.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York Western Steam

Cincinnati Live Stock Prices and Receipts

Cincinnati live stock figures report cattle receipts strong with butcher steers at 5,055.40 dollars and calves at 3.04 dollars. Hogs receipts 4,280 with good to hoes at 3.8671.90. Sheep receipts 200 steady with extra at 5.10 to 5.25 and lambs 7.50 to 7.85.

Cincinnati Serfoon-WeRac Press Association

Violinist Francis Macmillen Headlines Long Jump to Indy

Violinist Francis Macmillen, famed from St Louis, arrives in Indianapolis from St Louis after shows in Buffalo and St Louis. He stays at the Claypool until Thursday afternoon then heads to Muncie where demand for seats already exceeds the opera house capacity.

Francis Macmillen Indianapolis St. Louis Buffalo Macmillen Claypool Muncie Opera House

Help For A Town Senate Passes Tie-Breaker Bill

Senator Springer's measure to make town clerks ex officio trustees and cast the deciding vote on ties cleared third reading in the senate by a a to 2 vote. Aimed at towns with even numbered boards to prevent deadlocks relief was urged as water pressure issues and a Polk cannery fire highlighted local governance friction.

Springer Board of Trustees Slack Greenwood Polk

Barred Lobbyists Move Moves To Clean House Floor

Speaker Branch denounced lobbyists from the chair as the house opened on Wednesday afternoon and vowed to sever ties with doorkeepers who allowed lobbyists on the floor. He urged stricter enforcement as he criticized the dual doors for failing to stop the intrusion of undesired attendees.

Indiana Incorporations Reported in State Notices

Armor Steel and Foundry Company of Indiana Matthews lists 25000 capital stock with directors William S Freeman William Moore and George P Swift. Sullivan County Loan and Rust Company lowers capital stock from 100000 to 50000. Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Company of Dunlaps shows 19009 capital stock. directors Calvin Huber William J Bensicker Jacob Paulus Henry L Horssing Harvey Miller R F Priser Joseph Brown Eli Garber. United States Industrial Alcohol Company of Chicago files articles of incorporation with 250000 capital stock. 150000 in Indiana. William R Gorke of Terre Haute named state agent.

Armor Steel and Foundry Company of Indiana Matthews Wiliam 5 Freeman William. Moore George P. Swift Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Company Dunlaps Capital Calvin Huber William J. Bensicker Jacob Paulus Henry L. Horssing Harvey Miller R. F. Priser Joseph Brown Eli Garber United States Industrial Alcohol Company of Chicago Capital Stock Indiana William R. Gorke Terre Haute

Wanted Male Help or Wanted Female Help Notice Inserted Free

A Sun newspaper notice offers ten words to appear free for three days under the heading Wanted Male Help or Wanted Female Help. The brief insertion invites readers to respond or inquire at the publication.

Émale

Live Stock Prices and Quotations from Indianapolis Market

Indianapol is livestock receipts show hogs around seven dollars, cattle and sheep steadier. Hogs sold mainly 6.75 to 6.85, top near 6.90, demand fair for good stock and lighter for common. Sheep and lambs in good supply with unchanged prices. buyers favor choice stock but overall market slow and prices eased.

Indianapolis Jan Sheen

Poultry and dairy prices steady in regional market

Market notes show hens steady at 9 cents roosters 5 cents spring chickens 9 cents turkey toms and hens listed with geese ducks and tie price for butter country stabilizing. Cheese prices vary with imported Swiss domestic Swiss and New York cheddar reported among jobbers while butter substitutes and country butter prices hold.

Flin Sac New York

Market Prices for Oats Hay and Straw Reported

Market brief lists corn shelled oats and oats hay Timothy clover mixed and straw prices. Entries show quantities and prices such as 12.0 15.0 for oats and 7.00 9.0 for straw with Timothy hay at 217.00 19.00 and clover 05.0 18.00 and mixed 16.00 18.00. Names or places are not specified in the readable text.

H.M. Hay Timothy

Chicago price report: dairy eggs poultry and cheese rates

Chicago market brief lists Butter Creamery extra at 3 1/4, Eggs fresh 22 to 24 cents, Cheese Twins at 13 1/2 cents. Live poultry prices show turkeys chickens ducks geese around 5.00 per dozen, reflecting regional fluctuations as of January 30.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Chicago

Commodity car lot inspections report summary

Inspection results for Whest-Firm and Oats-Firm show mixed grades across wheats corn and hays. Reds whites yellows and mixed lots listed with car counts per grade and totals. timothy and clover hay categories recorded with prices and totals.

Janua Tasha Hay Timothy Prairie

Drinker’s Guardian in Probate Petition

Michael Lynch of Harrison Sr. has bonds yielding $50 monthly. His brother William Lynch petitions for a guardian due to habitual drunkenness. Probate Commissioner Merle N. A. Walker leaves guardian selection to Michael, pending court action.

Michael Lynch Harrison Sr William Lynch Merle N. A. Walker Walker

Ohio River relief bill shelved by house committee

The Ways and Means Committee recommended on Wednesday that Representative Henry B. Steele of Rising Sun be defeated in his bill for 104000 in relief for sufferers from Ohio, Wabash and Waits river floods. The measure was killed without a speech.

Ohio River House Henry B. Steele Rising Sun Ohio Wabash Waits River

Two Thieves Return Loot After Street Crime

Thomas Harris and Edgar Pritchard, while intoxicated, robbed Henry Grund of $20 and an old watch. They fled to Chicago then Indianapolis, then returned the items and surrendered to the police. Judge Pritchard suspended the sentence.

Thomas Harris Edgar GG. Prright Henry Grund Chicago Indianapolis Mr. Grund Pritchard

Good Will Club to Host Card Party at St Josephs Hall

The Good Will club officials will entertain next Monday afternoon with a card party at St Josephs hall. The event invites members to gather for an afternoon of games and socializing hosted by the club’s officers.

Good Will Club St. Joseph's Hall

Grain market update from Chicago scripps press

Wheat and corn prices moved higher on January 30 with May wheat at 78, July 78 after, May corn at 46.5, No 3 yellow 24 to 24.5, oats at 88 to 89. Local receipts note heat ears and oats presence. pork, lard, ribs priced around 16.80 to 49.50 per unit amid market activity.

Scriprps-Sekine Press Association Chicago Beth

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago January 30 cattle market reports show receipts steady across categories. Prime beef prices around 14.75 to 15.75 per hundredweight and feeders near 20 to 24 dollars, with various classes including canners, Texans, and western ranges showing steady tones amid light activity.

Chicago

Local securities show mixed activity on Van dals and coal issues

The local stock market opened with Van dals and Coal Co ventures dropping to low bids while others such as Reeves & Co pfd and Farmers Trust reached new highs. Active demand persisted from local capital with several rails and banks listed, highlighting a cautious yet optimistic market tone.

Stock Exchange Tie Preferred Louisville & Western Common Farmers ‘Trust Reeves & Co Pfd Union Traction Common Indianapolis

St Louis Live Stock Market The Livestock Trade Report

St Louis Mo January cattle receipts total 4000 with beef steers selling from 3.75 to 6.75 and stockers 2.00 to 4.50. Cows and feeders 2.50 to 5.25. Texas steers receipts 11400 down about 10 cents to 6.70. Packers and heavy at 6.70 to 6.85. Sheep receipts 1500 steady natives 0.25 to 5.75 and lambs 3.25 to 7.75.

ST. Louis Texas

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Incomplete January Report

Pittsburg Pa January market data shows cattle supply light and steady at 5.89 to 6.10 for choice prime 5.50 to 5.75. sheep supply light and slow with prime wethers 5.10 to 5.40 and lambs 5.00 to 7.70. hog receipts 1500 with prices around 3.30 to 6.35 for various grades.

Pittsburg Secripnps-McRae Press Association

Seeds Free as Usual Contested by Congress

Washington January 30 The House approved continuing free distribution of garden and flower seeds by the agricultural department. An item of 238000 dollars was added to the agricultural appropriation bill to sustain the practice for the public and lawmakers.

Washington Janu House of Representatives Agricultural Department Congress

Hugg On Trusts Wage Anti-Trust Bill Sent On

The Wage anti trust bill was favorably reported by the committee and moved to engrossment in the senate. The action reflects legislative momentum on curbing restraints on wages and competition. The bill faces further debate and potential amendments before final passage.

Senate

Two German Men Arrested as Anarchists in Chicago

Two German prisoners, George Stein, Gebert, and Henry Braun, are in custody after police found anarchist sketches, magazines, daggers, tools, and explosive-appearing items among their effects. They deny reading the writings, and German language notes mix with others. Berlin will be asked about the case.

Chicago Roosevelt George Stein Qias Gebert Henry Braun Berlin

Citizens' Gas Company Accepts City Option Under Franchise

The Citizens' Gas company accepts sale and assignment of the city's rights under section 18 of the 1887 ordinance, subject to conditions. The company must obtain mayor and Public Works consent before any further assignment and appoint appraisers within sixty days, with fast coordination to avoid delays. noncompliance forfeits the option and reassigns all rights to the city.

Citizens’ Gas Company Board of Public Works Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Parc

Boy Riley recital showcases 16 year old Hugh Shields

Hugh Shields presented readings from James Whitcomb Riley at the Meatropolitan School of Music parlors. A sizable Tuesday night crowd enjoyed Grigsbys Station Evra House and the Bear Story. Shields, 16, a Monrovia High junior, showed notable talent in his ninth recital under Prof. I. Connor.

Hugh Shields James Whitcomb Riley Meatropolitan School of Music Grigsby Evra House Shields I. Connor Metropolitan School of Music Monrovia Ind

Quarantine Holds Brighton Beach Saloon Keeper on Liquor Charge

Jennie Carpenter, charged with selling liquor, was ruled unable to appear in criminal court for trial due to a smallpox quarantine at Brighton Beach. She operates the Brighton Beach saloon by the canal bank in the city's northwest.

Jennie Carpenter Brighton Beach Mrs. Carpenter Canal Bank

Wrapping Paper Printing Amid Blockade In North Dakota

North Dakota newspapers face freight blockades as press outlets adapt by using unconventional materials. A Kelso, North Dakota paper printed on yellow wrapping paper warns of printing on white pine siding next week if the blockade persists.

Minneapolis Minn Jay Richmond North Dakota Kelsal N. D

Abyssinian Priest Finds Romance in America

An Abyssinian priest and former Valnia university president, Rev Father C. Cheelzzli, arrives in the United States for the St. Louis exposition as king Menelik’s envoy. He seeks permission to marry an American woman, stating he will wed only if allowed by Abyssinian authorities. He criticizes intermarriage but admires American democracy and plans a lecture at the colored Y M C A on U S Abyssinia treaty.

United States Menelik Abyssinia Cheelzzli Valnia University Cupid Tre Cheelaah Oxford Cambridge Iis Asia America Africa Colored Y. M. C. A California and North Sts

Long and Woodward face trials in February

Frank Long, accused of Ephraim's slaying, and Joni T Woodward charged with running a fake lottery will be tried by jury in February. Bert Moninger, charged with assault and battery with criminal intent, also has a February 7 trial date. Victim named Jennie Singer, a six year old child.

Frank Long Ephraim Chessman Dy Long Joni 'T. Woodward Ronning He Hi Albert Moninger Jennie Singer

Senate Advances Primary Election Bill on Special Order

The senate moved the Roemler primary election bill to special order for action by Wednesday afternoon at 2.0. The measure affects ballot procedures and election timing, with lawmakers debating provisions and potential amendments.

Senate

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertises Free Trial

An old ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, simple cure for catarrh of the stomach, indigestion, and related symptoms. It claims digestion improves after meals and offers a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan, citing a Chicago user testimonial.

Harlanson Stuart RK. S. Workman Chicago Ills F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bidg Marshall, Mich

Recital for Charity by Indianapolis Conservatory Students

A benefit recital for the Joseph R. Gordon Women's Relief Corps will be held Thursday at the German House auditorium in Indianapolis. Directed by Edgar M. L. Cawley, the program opens at three oclock and features works by Tschaikowsky, DeBernot, and D Are. Performers include Miss Nona Baker, Miss Elise Dawes, Miss Carla Spangler, Miss Lenna Lanning, Miss Emma Pacholke, Miss Elizabeth Lemmon, Miss Jennie Aikman, and others, with readings and assorted instrumental pieces listed.

Joseph R. Gordon Women’s Relief Corps German House Edgar ML Cawley Tschaikowsky J. H. Adams Senate Pont Hayden Emma Pacholke D’ Hardelot Nona Baker Wieniawski Flaesche Jessie Jay Logan Elizabeth Lemmon Anon Jennie Aikman

City Record Births And Obituaries In One List

A daily City Record item lists births for Joe and Katie Marshall a girl at 190 S East street N W and Grace Davidson at 19 Traub Ave a boy Thomas and Dora Jones on East Washington street a girl Ernest and Gertrude Albrecht at 412 EB Morris street a girl Stebbens and Mrs Quick at 120 N Oedtit street a girl Albert and Sarah Lodge at 162 Shelden Street a girl W B and Mrs Bryan at 2 Congress Ave a boy Leon and Mrs Hendren city a girl Charles and Mrs Bland at Bardell Street a boy Rosina Nollar Klenk years Maas at 1 Tenth Street chronic nephritis Pridener Louisé Rhoades years 114 N Alabama Street typhoid fever Hienley Mercer years at West Ober Street narasis John R Miller 47 years 319 S West Street pulmonary tuberculosis Joseph Flaws 39 years NL Meridian St chronic Brights disease Charles DL Eagle years 312 EL St Josephest flag rippe Flora Ed Clements years 2 M West Twenty-eighth Street cancer of left breast Frank HR Unversan 44 years 113 Downey Street chronic nephritis Maggie L Smith 2 years 144 Yandol St tubercula meningitis Marriages Harry Griswold and Nellie B Goldsmith Charley Alums and stable Smith Heery Schatel and Munthe L Cox Building Permits J ot Chandler double dwelling Windsor and Twelfth Streets 25 500 Asher W Gray barn 25 Talbott Ave 533 American Can Co reef Dugdale and Belt RR R 390

Joe Katie Marshall S. East-st N. W Grace Davidson Traubave Thomas Dora Jones E. Washington-st Ernest and Gertrude Albrecht EB. Morris-st Stebbens Quick N. Oedtit-St Albert Sarah Lodge Sheldenst Girk W. B Bryan Rosina Nollar Klenk Maas Pridener Louisé Rhoades Hienley Mercer Narasis John R. Miller EL St. Josephest Flora Ed Clements

Money for Indians Bill Lets Indians Sell or Lease Land

Senate Indian affairs committee reported a provision removing all restrictions on alienation leasing or encumbering Indian lands starting July 1 1907 replacing the 23 year sales and mortgage ban. The bill totals 424 000 dollars an increase of 5 008 over the house bill mainly to settle treaty obligations with Indians.

Senate Committee Senate

Examined Prisoners for Smallpox Before Workhouse Transfer

Prisoners sent from the police court to the Marion county workhouse began medical checks by Dr. T. Meek. Superintendent Shaw demanded examinations to detect symptoms or recent exposure within two weeks. The Board of Safety consulted the Board of Health and ordered the dispensary to perform the work.

Marion County T. Meek Shaw Board of Safety Board of Health

Gas Conservation Bill Aims to Regulate Gas Pressure

Senator Strange introduced a bill Wednesday to economize natural gas supply and regulate gas pumping. It sets a penalty for forcing gas beyond 300 pounds and indirectly affects gas pumping out of the state.

Strange

Eighty Men Die in West Virginia Mine Blast

A mine explosion at the Stuart shaft near Fayetteville, West Virginia, traps and kills dozens of workers. About fifty miners died in the blast and ensuing foul air. many others are presumed dead. The New River company operates the deep shaft mine, with preliminary rescue efforts hampered by damaged fans.

the Sun Charleston W. Va Stuart Fayetteville New River Company Parral

Change in Gulf Stream Shifts Westward After Kingston Quake

New Orleans report cites Capt John C Soley hydrographic Office finding startling deflections in the gulf stream and unusual Mexican gulf phenomena linked to the Kingston earthquake. The current now moves far west passing near Central American coast in a single big loop before turning north and east, diverging from its former Cuba to Florida path.

Gulf Stream Mexican Gulf John C. Soley Gulf Division The Hydrographic Office Central America Cuba American Florida Peninsula Atlantic

Condition of rivers shows slight changes across key hubs

The Ohio river at Cairo fell 0.4 feet to 49.6, while the Mississippi at Memphis rose to 38.3 feet. The stage at Vicksburg reached 46.5 feet and New Orleans 18.1 feet, with only a slight rise since Tuesday.

Scripps-Venue Press Association Washington Ohio River Cairo Ange Mississippi Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans

Denounced Hurty as Rank Lobbyist in State House

A storm of wrath against Dr J N Hurty secretary of the State Board of Health rose in the house on Wednesday as a bill to raise his salary from 240 to 3000 was killed after a heated debate. The measure also sought 20000 for his department and the appointment of county health board secretaries by circuit judges. Representative Gus S Condo led the attack while John F Josee called Hurty the gum shoe lobbyist.

Gus S. Condo Marton Harty Messrs. Wade Wizard Coble Committee On State Medicine Hills John F. Josee Terre Haute Hurty

Juror Messer Cleared as Thaw Trial Continues

In New York, juror candidates discussed residency and prior criminal cases as the Thaw trial progressed. Messer testified he could devote full attention if chosen. Brearley, questioned about insanity defense, said he would give the defendant the benefit of every doubt. Thaw defense and state accepted both jurors. Mrs Thaw and the Countess of Yarmouth were absent due to colds.

Hartridge Messer New York Comte Harry C. Brearley Brearley Gleason Peabody Thaw William Thaw Countess of Yarmouth

Greek Crew Knife Incident Leads to Arrest

Police say a Greek fraternity brawl broke out several nights ago. Peter Girnas was arrested Wednesday at Delaware and Washington streets after allegedly drawing a vicious knife on Harry Bookadis. Bookadis identifies Girnas as a participant with several of his cousins in the prior fight.

Mullin and Burris Delaware Washington-st Peter Girnas Harry Bookadis Girnas Delaware-st Court-st Pennsylvania-st Bookadis

Kistler Bill Senate Passage On Tax Lien Limitation

The Kistler bill to set a ten year statute of limitations for tax liens reached third reading in the senate on Wednesday after a lengthy debate and passed by a 38 to 4 vote.

Kistler Senate

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