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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Tie Early Weakness to Rally

New York stock market opened irregular with Northern Pacific and Southern Pacific mixed and some rails down. By midmorning heavy buying appeared, helping most issues recover from initial losses and show fractional gains versus yesterday's close as government bonds held steady.

Sctipps-McRae Press Association New York Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Sugar B.R. T Steel Atchison Anaconda Pennsylvania Erie Union Pacific Reading

Cincinnati Live Stock Prices Report January 31

Cincinnati cattle receipts reached 650 with mixed prices from 3.54 to 5.40 for various butchers. Hog receipts totaled 6,590 with good to choice weights at 6.85 to 6.90, mixed prices around 6.05. Sheep receipts 390 with extras at 5.10 to 5.75 and lambs at 7.73.

Cincinnati Scripps-McRae Press Association

Market quotes from New York press association release

Scripps-McRane Press Association reports New York market quotes for pork mess fifty-two dollars? and eighteen dollars seventy three cents. Western steam spot nine dollars eighty one cents? Tallow city six and three eighth cents. Butter creamery extra three and two thirds. State dairy twenty seven two? and more on fancy cheese full cream fourteen and one half cents.

New York Scripps-McRane Press Association A York Pork Western

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago January 31 cattle receipts 6000, 10 cents higher. Prime beeves $6.00 to $6.70, poor to medium $4.15 to $5.75, stockers and feeders $2.80 to $4.70, cows and heifers $2.25 to $2.78, canners $1.50 to $2.00, Texans $1.00 to $4.50. Hog receipts 24000, 10 cents higher. Light $6.75 to $6.95, rough $6.70 to $6.85, mixed $6.75 to $7.00, heavy $6.90 to $7.02, pigs $6.10 to $6.65. Sheep receipts 13000. Native $3.40 to $5.65, western $3.75 to $5.60, native lambs $4.90 to $7.75, western lambs $5.15 to $7.65.

Chicago Kemppr-MecHre Press Association Western, $3.7575.60; Rartive Lambs Western Lambs Reese Priva Meteers Aabeeee Seneeewscience Spags Coceeseee Sceneeene

Cattle and hog markets steady to strong in St Louis

Receipts totaled 4,000 cattle with steady prices. Beef steers brought 37 or ... cattle buyers favored stockers and feeders at 200 to 450, cows and heifers 250 to 525. Hog receipts reached 8,500 with pigs and lights at 625 to 685, packers 635 to 690, butcher and beef 680 to 700. Sheep receipts 1,500 steady natives 325 to 375, lambs 525 to 775.

Scripps-McRae Press Association ST. Louis

Chicago Produce prices on Butter Creamery and Poultry

Chicago market summary lists Butter Creamery extra at 31 1 2 cents Bees Fresh at 324 cents Cheese Twins at 13 4 cents live poultry prices for turkeys at 1 cent, chickens at 9 cents, ducks at 1 1 2 cents, geese at 9 1 2 cents and $5.00 to $7.50 per dozen.

Chicago Scripps-McRae Press Association

Grain Market Summary from February 7 and March inspections

In a detailed rundown of Corn and Oats firmer notes and through billing figures the report lists No 2 red No 2 white No 3 white mixed and No 4 white mixed grain lots with prices and contingencies. Hay timothy prices rise to 17.59 for No 1 and No 2 timothy 16.50. Inspections show Wheat No 2 red four cars, total three. Corn No 3 white 14 cars and No 4 white 16 cars with various grades and through billing terms. Total cars inspected across groups amount to 16.

Timothy Hay Psn Straw

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices and Market Notes

Pittsburg Pa January 31 Market report for cattle sheep and hogs. Cattle supplies light and steady with prime prices around 5.50 to 6.15 and choice 5.30 to 5.50. Sheep demand fair to slow with prime wethers 5.50 to 6.70 and lambs 7.00 to 7.71. Hogs receipts light to heavy with prime heavy hogs 7.05 to 7.10 and other grades 7.15, roughs 5.56 to 6.35.

Pittsburg Serinps-Asline Prean Association

East Buffalo Market Report on Cattle Veals Sheep Hogs

East Buffalo New York cattle receipts total 50 with veals and calves at 5.75 to 7.99 per head. Sheep receipts 9 000 with lambs lower. choice lambs 5.60 to 7.75, wethers 5.30 to 5.65, mixed sheep 5.25 to 5.50, culls 2.35 to 4.00. Hogs receipts 4 250 higher. Yorkers 7.15 to 7.20, pigs 7.25 to 7.30, roughs 6.46.

Scripps-McRae Press Association East Buffalo N. Y

Senate Passes Police Pension Bill For Indianapolis Force

Senator Cox's measure to amend the Indianapolis police pension law gives the board discretion in granting pensions to disabled or retired members and their families, and was approved by the Senate on Thursday.

Cox Idianapolis Wing Board of Ecanical Senate

Editors at Exposition Meet in Norfolk June

The National Editorial association will gather at the Jamestown exposition from June 10 through 14. President Roosevelt is slated to speak on Industrial Progress of the South.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Norfolk National Editorial Association Jamestown Exposition Roosevelt South

Lydia Languish Type Reported A Broadway Arrival

A New York paper warns that the Lydia Languish type is returning and may appear at theaters any night. It notes she fraternizes with the athletic girl but devotes her soul to the Lydias, signaling a notable trend in stage personas.

New York Lydia Map Lydias

Men Seek Wives by Canadian Government Agent

Lonely men in Canada write to the government agent seeking wives. What began as a joke grew serious as the agent successfully supplied eligible young women deemed fit to be good wives, introducing them to hopeful suitors to address the need.

Canada

Securities in Vandalia market show mixed trading and new highs

The Vandalia Coat issues faced continued pressure as the local stock exchange opened with the common down 1 point to 3 while the preferred fell 4 points to 1 and 10 was the best price for 10 shares. Louisville & Eastern issues rose to new high records with strong activity, Union Traction and a broad list showing varied moves across banks, rail, and utility stocks amidst a busy day of trading.

Louisville & Eastern Union Traction ASK American Central Life Ins. Co American National Bank Atlas Belt Railroad Brown-Ketcham Iron Hae Capital National Bank Central Trust Co Citizens’ Savings Deposit Co Columbia, National Bank Farmers Trust Company Federal Union Surety Co Fit. W. & Wab Val TF. Co Home Brewing Co Wily Indiana Hotel Co Common Ind. Hotel Co Indiana National Bank Indianapolis Mmis Indpls Martinsville R. T. Co Inis. Co Reeves & Co VW Security Trust Company Indiana Title Guard & Ioan Co Indiana Trust Company Indiana Union Traction Co Indianapolis Gas Company Indpls Southeastern T Indianapolis Street Trac. & Term M. & W.traction We Law Building Laycock Mfg. Co Louisville & Eastern R. R Marion Trust Co Merchants’ H. & L Merchants’ National Bank New Telephone Co People's Deposit Bank de Terre Haute Trac. & Light Tinion National Bank Union Traction, Common Union Traction, Pf I Union Trust Company van Camp Hardware Co Bee Vandalia Coal Co Vandalia Coal Co Kate Wasson Ponds Broad Ripple Ss Citizens’ Street Railroad Indiana Union Traction Indyils Colum., & Southern Indianapolis & Eastern Indianapolis Gas Jeng Dist Union Traction of Ind Louisville & Eastern Pfd Eee Union Trust

Chicago Grain Prices and Local Receipts Report

May wheat sold at 7 83, July 7 85, both up. Oats up 4 to 3s, May corn closed at 46 1 2 c. May pork 15.27, lard 39.87, ribs 9.67. Local receipts Wheat 18 cars, corn 421, oats 115. May wheat closed 78 1 2 c, May corn 46 1 2 c, oats 39 1 2 c. No. 2 red winter tic.

Scrippe-McRae Press Association Chicago Corr

Depository Bill Worries Split Congress and Voters

Debate over a public depository law for county funds continues with lawmakers split on benefits and costs. Critics warn it could raise treasurer salaries and shrink bond recovery, while party leaders push the measure for expediency. The governor pressures legislators, but harmony remains elusive amid divergent votes and persistent negotiations.

Livestock market report from Indianapolis

January 31 stock report shows hog receipts about 8000 and cattle 1200 with about 10 sheep. Hogs steady to 5 cents higher with active trading and top at 7.60, bulk 6.85 to 6.95. Cattle steady to strong on light food supply, clearances good. sheep dull with thin stock largely unsold.

Indianapolis

Piel Heir Appoints Administrator for Estate Worth Half Million

William F. Piel Jr is named administrator of the Elenore Piel estate by Probate Commissioner Merle N. A. Walker. The widow of National Starch Works founder Elenore Piel is the decedent, with the estate estimated about $508 008.

William F. Piel, Jr Elenore Piel William F. Piel National Starch Works Merle N. A. Walker

Cause of a Wreck Investigations Continue in Woodville

The Indiana Railroad commission renewed its inquiry into the Woodville wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio line in which 41 passengers died. Engineer Frank L. Gal noneer was examined as to conduct and efficiency of train service. Co. E. Schaff of the New York Central described promotion exams and rule enforcement, noting occasional rule disregard and the telegraph block system’s limited abandonment.

Indiana Railroad Commission Woodville Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Frank L. Galnoneer Co. E. Schaff New York Central Lines Schaff

Senator Wickwire's Bill Aims To Shield Fur Bears

Senator Wickwire introduced a Thursday measure to protect fur bearing animals in his district from out of season killing. He argued trappers kill the young animals to raise pelts later and target animals when fur is less valuable, seeking to curb such practices.

Senator Wickwires

Governor signs court bill for St Joseph and Elkhart counties

Governor Hanly signed the act on Thursday establishing a superior court for St Joseph and Elkhart counties after a year of citizen efforts in Goshen to obtain a veto. Petitioners urged against the measure and several men pressed the governor in person for its death.

Hanly St. Joseph Elkhart Goshen

Dr Edward J Church Dies in LaPorte at 71

Dr Edward J Church age 71 died in LaPorte Indiana of heart disease. He was a 42nd degree Mason and former grand high priest of Indiana and former grand patron of the Eastern Star of Indiana. He served two terms as county auditor and was on the board of education and the Indiana board of dental examiners.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Laporte Ind Edward J. Church Indiana Eastern Star of Board of Education Board of Dental Examiners of

Invited Prince George Visit to Milwaukee Prompted

Prince George of Greece was invited by the Milwaukee Athletic Club to visit Milwaukee during his planned American tour and is expected to accept. He showed special interest in Archie Hahn during the Athens races.

Prince George Scripps-McRae Press Association Milwaukee Vis Greece Milwaukee Athletic Club Archie Hahn Athens

Pay for Home Guards Widows and Orphans Bill

Joseph A. Madden a Democrat from Warrick county introduced a house bill on Thursday seeking a $100,000 appropriation to pay home guards who served in the Civil War and to support their widows and orphans.

Joseph A. Madden Warrick County

Kept Little Pig in the Parlor Rent Case Noted

Constable George BE Davis served eviction papers on Mrs. George Hicks of 1341 Tremont Street after a pig was fed in the parlor. The 25 pound pig slept in a dog house inside and the pig was fed by a nursing bottle as household effects were moved to the street. Hicks reportedly had means but did not pay rent.

Talesmen Walker Stanford White Thaw Haas George BE. Davis George Hicks SS. Tremont St

Civil Service Examinations Announced For Various Posts

The civil service commission announced exams on February 27 for multiple government posts. Vacancies include at least two positions in the Government Printing Office at 900 dollars yearly, a chief engineer and electrician at the U S Custom House and Post Office in St Louis at 1800 dollars yearly, a blacksmith and engineer at Fort Lewis Colorado at 840 dollars yearly, and several Indian service roles at 600 to 720 dollars yearly. Additional openings will be filled February 27 28 in the Office of the Surveyor General of the Land Office Service in San Francisco 1400 dollars yearly Phoenix Arizona four dollars per day Reno Nevada four dollars per day and Bismarck North Dakota 1400 dollars yearly.

Civil Service Commission Government Printing Office United States Custom House St. Louis Ft. Lewis Col Indian Service Surveyor General The Land Office Service San Francisco Phoenix Ariz Reno, Ney Bismarck N. D

Indiana Prison Plant Earns Revenue From Twine

Senator Kimbrough spoke in support of the 2 cent fare and praised the prison run twine plant. Last year the experiment operated 2280 days, employed 65 men, and cleared $15,527.95 for the state. The twine sold to farmers at 84 cents per pound, undercutting dealers by 12 to 14 cents, with further reductions since the plant began. Earnings will be placed in the state treasury as the plant runs at full capacity.

Kimbrough UN Cn Indiana Twitter I Sents Nuid

Veterans Tax Bill Defeated by 69 to 21 Vote

The civil war veterans promoted measure to extend the tax payment deadline two weeks so pensioners could pay taxes with late pension money failed 69 to 21. Introduced by Thomas P. D. Slimp, the bill faced opposition from Thomas A. Daily of Indianapolis who warned the change would cause hardship for those paying street improvements under the Barrett law due on the first Monday in November.

Thomas PD. Slimp Thomas A. Daily Indianapolis

Roemler primary bill moves in Senate for overhaul

The Roemler primary election bill passed to engrossment in the Senate with no changes from the original. A conference committee of Republicans Hugg Roemler Muattingly Pelzer and Lane will revise it, with amendments on third reading to remove objectionable features and possibly exclude state offices. Republicans expect support after changes, with limited Democratic opposition.

Roemler Senate Hugg. Roemler Muattingly Pelzer Lane

Hold Up Men Detained After East Street Robbery

Police hold two suspects, Sullivan and Edgey, on $5,000 bonds after a daytime home invasion at Arch and East streets. The victim describes a struggle from Arch Street to his back door, noting a gun jab and theft of a pocketbook and diamonds. other victims corroborate the men’s descriptions as Edgey and Sullivan.

Arch and East-sts Edgey Sullivan Arci St Parkave Harvey J. Hlam Guy Meyers Elam A. G. Wiley

Black Eye in Evidence in Domestic Case

Miss Forest Wells of 230 West Twenty fifth Street testifies to a black eye as part of her assault and battery suit against Cassius C. Brick her brother in law. She also charges him with profanity and seeks damages while Brick faces prior police court fines and an appeal. Fred Beer assists the state in prosecuting on related charges before Justice H. W. Tholmes.

Brick Miss Wells Court of Justice of the Peace H. W. Tholmes

Riot Cases on Trial Before Judge Pritchard Today

Riot cases carried on appeal to the criminal court were tried before Criminal Judge Pritchard. The riot occurred at Riverside Park the first Sunday in August. Noah Longshore Arda Lowder and Ernest Stroud face rioting charges arising from an assault on Henry Grigsby a colored man. Each prisoner has counsel and Arda Lowder has two lawyers, making a formidable defense team.

Criminal Court Pritchard Riverside Park Noah Longshore Arda Lowder Ernest Stroud Henry Grigsby

Japanese War Clouds Rise as Hawaii Fortifications Planned

Washington reports a new war scare with Taft seeking over 500000 dollars to fortify Hawaii and a White House meeting with California delegates fueling rumors of secret Japanese treachery. The chatter claims Japanese groups in Hawaii aim to form a strong anti-American force to strike at home and overseas.

Serippa-McRae Press Association Washington Capitol Senate Taft Hawaiian Islands White House California Whitehouse San Francisco

City Record For A Day Listings Of Families And Deaths

A list of households with births and deaths including Charles and Florence Wiles and others on various streets. entries note cerebral hemorrhage intestinal nephritis lobar pneumonia typhoid fever and other causes with ages and affiliations to Little Sisters of the Poor and other institutions.

Maurice Waters Tlvenars

Building Permits Show Repairs and Remodels Across Town

Osear Johnson repairs at 1910 Buckle-st Hb Indiana Trust repairs at 207 McCarty-st $72 Henry Clar remodel at 9408 Illinois-st $100 Knight Jillson roof 27 E Maryland t $100 McCoy Howe roof 327 W Georgia-st $1 Frank Weisenberger double dwelling 25 Gray-st $1 500 Joseph Dwyer storeroom Morris and Madison-sts 31060 Raffaelo Trilio repairs 130 W lith-st $10)

Osear Johnson Buckle-st Indiana Trust Company McCarty Morris and Madison-sts Raffaelo Trilio W. Lith-St

Soldiers Acquitted In Lawrenceville Arsenal Killing Case

A jury acquitted Lieut Ralph W. Drury and Private John Dowd in Pittsburgh after three days of trial before Judge O Connor for the killing of William H. Crowley at the Lawrenceville arsenal three years ago.

Ralph W. Drury John Dowd

Norwood Proposes Habitual Criminal Bill and Impersonation Offense

Representative James Norwood of Indianapolis introduced a bill to brand a prisoner as habitual after two convictions and mandate a penitentiary term of one to five years after a third. He also proposed a separate bill criminalizing impersonating police officers.

James Norwood Indianapolis Norwood

Wisconsin senior falls from fire escape at sorority house

May Douglas of Winona Minnesota a Wisconsin university senior was repairing a fire escape at the Gamma Phi Beta sorority house when she fell from the third story Wednesday night. She sustained injuries that may prove fatal.

Madison Wis May Douglas Winona Minn Wisconsin University Gamma Phi Beta

Public Works Seeks Bids For City Improvements

Indianapolis city notices invite contractors to bid on improving Ritter Avenue first alley north of Michigan and related streets under Improvement Resolutions 4560 857 and 4838. Bids due February 11 1907 at 10 a m. Planes include grading paving brick concrete foundations and marginal stone along specified alleys and avenues.

Department OF Public Works Board Court House Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana Indianapang Ritter Avenue Washington Street First Alley Michigan Street Parkway Avenue Elmwood Street East Street Pratt Aot Ae Street Ashland Avenue Edison Street

Indianapolis Public Works Seeks Asphalt Improvements 1907

The city of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for asphalt streets on Market Street Arsenal Avenue State Avenue and Ohio Street with concrete foundations six to eight inches and 24 feet width. Bids due February 4, 1907 at 10 a.m. at Public Works office. Plans show curbing in outer roadway edges and intersection wing grading and paving.

Walnut Street Massachusetts Avenue Windsor Yweleth Streaft Fulton Street Lne Oolank Blackford Street North Stree R Indiana Avene Stilaset Massachusitts Avenue Liberty Street Roosevelt Avenue Hillside Avenue Wazel Street Beecher Street Shelby Street Linden Street Leonard Streept Minnesota Street Palme Street Board of Public Works Indianapolis Shell Indiana Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Lockerrie Street East Street Riley New Jersey Street Erie Street South Street Lane Street First Alley Park Avenue Tenth Street Pratt Street ST. Clair Street Aleventhl Alabama Street Emerson Aven Washington Street Market Street Arsenal Avenue State Avenue Ohio Street

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