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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Higher Amid Bullish Tone

United Press reports New York stocks opened largely unchanged from yesterday with Union Pacific Copper and Reading steady while St Paul and Colorado Fuel rose. Northern Pacific gained one point as gains in Union Pacific Reading and Hill issues supported demand, but market soon turned dull with prices drifting and steel common below 47 until midday.

United Press New York Union Pacific Copper Erics Reading Colorado St. Paul Northern Pacific the Hill

St Louis Live Stock Market Report

Cattle receipts 4,500 steady with bees at 4.00 to 7.15, stockers 2.50 to 4.65, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.40, Texas steers 3.85 to 6. Hogs receipts 9,500 lower with pigs 5.45 to 6.0, packers 5.59 to 5.90, best heavy 5.80 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 5,50 strong natives 3.60 to 5.50, lambs 5.00 to 7.45.

ST. Louis Texas

Market Prices Reported for Pork Lard Butter Eggs and Cheese

New York prices show Pork Mess at 18.00 to 18.50, Lard Western steam at 8.75 to 8.83, Butter Creamery extra 26 4c to 25c, Eggs White fancy 22 to 23c, NiGigite nightge cheese full cream 12 1 2c. High variability in dairy and meat commodities reflects regional market shifts and demand.

United Press New York Western

Chicago Produce market prices report

Chicago notes July 17 prices for dairy and meat items. Butter Creamery extra sells at 25 cents, hogs extras 18 percent, cheese Twins at 12 9/16 cents, Young Americans 13 16 cents, beef 12 cents, and chickens 10 4 cents per unit.

Chicago United Press Young Americas

Cincinnati Market Reports Cattle Hogs And Sheep

CATTLE receipts 979 steady with prices from 5.00 to 6.90 for good to choice and calves at 7.25. HOGS receipts 3.00 active and up to 10 higher with good to choice 5.95 to 6.00. SHEEP receipts 3,300 steady with extra at 4.75 and lambs 7.00 to 7.10.

Cincinnati

Chicago Live Stock Market Report Delivers Mixed Results

Chicago market data from July 17 cites cattle receipts at 91,000 with prices $5.10 to $6.20 for prime beef. Cattle, cows, and canners show varied ranges. Hogs receipts about 31,000 with prices $5.20 to $6.10 for typical lots. Sheep receipts near 16,000 with natives around $4.70 to $5.90.

Chicago

Grain prices and inspections summary

Wheat and corn market notes show No 2 red wheat at 88 to 90 cents, No 3 red at through billing, some No 1 rejected. Corn No 2 white around 54 to 55 cents, mixed lots at 54 to 56 cents. oats and hay also listed with steady bids. Inspections report mixed lots with totals for each grade across wheat, corn, oats, and hay.

Bae Hay Timothy Prairie

Local Wagon Market Price List

The listing shows prices for feed grains and hay including corn, shelled oats, straw and hay types Timothy clover and mixed. Prices range from 11.50 to 20.00 per unit, with specific items like corn at tag66c and oats at 4 alc noted.

Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report Summary

Pittsburg July 17 stock receipts show cattle and hogs active with prime cattle around 6.20 to 6.40 and frame heavy hogs at 6.40 to 6.45. Sheep and lambs draw fair to slow demand with prime wethers near 5.50 to 5.49 and lambs from 5.00 to 7.00. Receipts total about 1000 hogs, cattle strength varies by grade.

Pittsburg Scripps-MacRae Press Association

Farmer Fined For Traction Engine On Capitol Ave

Hamilton county farmer Sheldon Beaver was fined five dollars and costs for using a traction engine on a street now a boulevard, leaving deep furrows as it plowed up and down. Two other farmers also paid fines for driving over the boulevard, which will need repair.

Sheldon Beaver Hamilton County N. Capitol Ave Darket Beaver Metcalf Powers Park Board Albert Jeffries Capitol Ave Charles Whihhelm

Wheat and corn futures mixed on Chicago market

Chicago grain prices drifted with wheat advancing about four cents as July contracts posted 89.5 to 92. Five trading months showed December wheat at 97.5 cents, July corn around 38.25 cents and September near 53.75 cents. Local receipts included 30 wheat cars, 192 corn cars, and 73 oats cars.

United Press Chicago

Live Stock Market Prices and Receipts in Indianapolis

Live stock trading data from Indianapolis on July 17 shows hog receipts at 8,000, cattle 2,900, sheep and lambs 900. Hogs opened 5 cents higher with top sales at 4.15. Cattle trends lower, with varied steer, heifer, cow, bull, and calf price ranges listed. sheep and lambs weaker, clipped and spring lambs noted with various price tiers.

Indianapolis

Landlords Blamed in Health Board Milk Report

The June report from the State Board of Health department of food and drugs cites sanitation failures in dairies and hotels. Of 14 dairies inspected, one in good, six fair, two poor, and five bad. farms leased or rented show dilapidated buildings and poverty, with landlords blamed for repair delays.

Department of Food and Drugs State Board of Health

June Death Rate Shows Increase Across State Health Bulletin

The June health bulletin reports tuberculosis causing 343 deaths statewide with 180 orphans left, and measles rising to first place among prevalent diseases. Smallpox cases rose to 119 across 31 counties with one death in St Joseph. City death rate averaged 13.9 percent. Indianapolis 14.1 percent and Evansville 14.4.

State Board of Health the Bulletin Indianapolis Evansville Fort Wayne Terre Haute Anderson Muncie South Bend

Feick Denounces Public Officials In Richmond Labor Address

Fred Feick of the Brotherhood of Trainmen spoke vigorously at a Richmond gathering urging railroad workers to unite against unfriendly public men. Rep Ratliff was criticized and Senator Kirkman condemned during the July address.

Richmond Ind Fred Feick Brotherhood of Trainmen Ratliff Kirkman

Want Man in New York Capt. Bray Seeks Wanted Attorney

Captain of Detectives Edward Bray received a communication from the New York police stating Horace Howett recently returned from South Bend Indiana on a swindle charge is wanted in New York for illegally practicing law. The suspect is also known as Himan Hurowitz and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Edward Bray New York Police Department Horace Howett South Bend Ind Hewett New York Himan Hurowitz

Elks elect officers and close contests reported

United Press reports Philadelphia July 17 Elks elect J I Tener Charleroi Pa grand exalted ruler Fred Robinson Dubuque Ta secretary Bayard Gray Frankfort Ind grand lecturing knight The vote counting slow as closeness of contests noted The grand lodge meeting planned for Dallas Texas John W Wagner Kansas City beaten by Edward W Leach New York for grand treasurer by 100 votes

United Press Philadelphia Kansas City Edward W. Leach New York

Tobacco Growers Form Plan to Control Warehouses

Tobacco growers from all organizations converge in Louisville to set a meeting for storing tobacco and consolidating warehouses. Plans include extending control to Cincinnati facilities. A radical option may pause U.S. tobacco cultivation in 196 to pressure the American Tobacco Company.

Louisville Tosacco Company United States

Had Improper Treatment Questioned in Ralph Powers Trial

Evidence in the murder trial of Ralph Powers over Harry Webber’s death will close Wednesday. The state failed to show intent to strike Webber, a friend, with a rock at a Columbia dance hall, while the defense will seek medical testimony that proper treatment could have prevented Webber’s death from the injury.

Ralph Powers Harry Webber Webber Colum Bia

Drowned man Robert Brokaw found in Wabash River Terre Haute

Robert Brokaw, 25 Central Avenue, employed at the Terre Haute house, drowned Wednesday in the Wabash River at Terre Haute. His parents live at 20½ Central Avenue. It is said he was an epileptic. No details of the death have been received and the body has not yet been recovered.

Robert Brokaw Central-ave Wabash Terre Haute Brokaw

Nine killed by autos in Massachusetts in 26 days

Boston July 17 Special to The Sun nine pedestrians have died and 34 injured in Massachusetts auto accidents over the last 26 days. Statistics from the Safe Roads Automobile association show 92 collisions involving automobiles during this period.

Boston Mass Massachusetts Safe Roads Automobile Association

Mob fatally harms Black man in Oklahoma town

In Okla July 17 a mob of 150 men and boys fatally harmed Frank Bailey, a Black man, after he had fatally hurt Frank Kelly, a brakeman on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad. In the wake of the incident authorities did not report charges.

United Press Okla Frank Bailey Frank Kelly Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad

Thebaud Brothers Suspend in New York

Thebaud Bros brokers suspended business today with liabilities of 1.5 million dollars. Paul G Thebaud, a known society and auto circles figure, helped found the firm. The failure followed the suspension of FE E Scalante & Sons of Meridia Yucatan, a key correspondent. creditors expected to be paid in full.

United Press New York

Catholic Federation delegates feature Indian chiefs at mass meeting

A large crowd gathered in Tomlinson hall for the Catholic Federation of American Catholic societies event. Delegates included Sioux chiefs Black Elk and Horn Cloud who spoke through an interpreter after Rev. Roche urged Catholics to support a robust Catholic press and parish schools. Funds from the session aid the two Indian delegates with alms collected at the door.

American Federation of Catholic Societies Federation Tomlinson Hall J. F. Roche Nebraska City James A. McFaul Trenton Black Elk Horn Cloud H. West- Topp Pine Ridge Agency South Dakota Roche United States God's Earth America Holy Church H. Westropp Pine Ridge D. O'Donaghue Edward Feener Mendelssohn Sodatity Quartette Richard Mansfield Don Carlos Father Westropp Buffalo Rev. Westropp Boston

Renew Allegiance to Pope Pius X by Catholic Societies

A resolution passed by the American Federation of Catholic societies at Indianapolis renews allegiance to Pope Pius X. A cablegram to Cardinal Merry del Val at Rome transmits the message, authorized by Archbishop Messmer, Bishop McFaul, and Bishop Horstmann, speaking for American prelates.

American Federation of Catholic Societies Claypool Pope Pius X Cardinal Merry del Val Rome Indianapolis Catholic Church In America G. Messmer Milwaukee James A. McFaul Trenton N. J J .F. Horstmann

Praise of Indianapolis Delights Catholic Delegates

Delegates to the American Federation of Catholic Societies praise Indianapolis for beauty and hospitality. They enjoy views of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, admire city buildings and parks, and commend citizens’ hospitality. Most depart Wednesday afternoon after brief city tours. George A. McGowan invites them to ride in his private car over city lines.

Committee On Indianapolis Indianapoliis American Federation of Catholic Societies George A. McGowan the Traction and Terminal Company

Glass firm sues gas trust for $30,000 in Marion court

Penn-American Plate Glass company of Alexandria sues Consumers' Gas Trust company in Marion county court for $30,000. The claim stems from the plaintiff alleging its gas wells near Alexandria were unusable for several months due to an unsuccessful suit by the defendant.

Marion County Penn-American Plate Glass Company Alexandria Consumers’ Gas Trust Company

Edna Bulek Testifies in Vrzal Family Murder Case

Edna Bulek daughter of the fortune teller at the center of the Vrzal family murders testified for her father, stating details of events in the Vrzal home and confirming Emma Nie man was in love with him.

Br United Press Chicago Edna Bulek Vrzal Emma Nieman

Mrs Fisher Dead After Husband Shot Her

Mrs. Alonzo Fisher died in Richmond Indiana after being shot by her husband. The criminal charge against him will be changed to murder.

Richmond Ind Alonzo Fisher

Driver knocked by horse in Indiana Avenue incident

Ed Sluder, a transfer company driver at 537 Indiana Ave, was kicked in the chest by a horse Wednesday while passing behind it. He was knocked several feet, fell under a buggy, and was taken to the city hospital with severe injuries.

Ed Sluder Indiana Ave Sluder

Incorporations Filed By Several Indiana Firms

Secretary of state reports new articles of incorporation in South Bend Richmond Gary Logansport and Portland. Companies listed include Schmidt Cut Stone Co American Concrete Polo Co Hines Manufacturing Co Gary Coal Co Logan Truck Co South Bend Burial Vault Co with various capitals and named directors and incorporators.

Schmidt Cut Stone Co South Bend Capital Stock Joseph Schmidt W. R. Zesinger James E. Goodall American Concrete Polo Co Richmond W. M. Bailey John M. Lontz EB. H. Cates A. C. Lindemuth L. M. Flesh J. 8. Brailey W. P. Orr S. K. Stittler L. E. Browne Gary Coal.Co Gary J. H. Bays G. E. Gehring G. E. Battings Logan Truck Co Logansport C. F. Willams C. B. Holmes F. J. Lewis R. D. Buckingham Henry R. Adams South Bend Burial Vault Co M. L. Morris C. G. Kimble J. E. Wyant J. N. Lederer H. J. Lederer

Day Births in City Record List Many Families Welcomed

City records show multiple births with addresses across Park Avenue W Nineteenth Street Bright Street Market Street and more. Several couples welcome girls and boys including Lockwood Lambreth Sellars Mather Obald Johns Kramer Draper Johnson McLean Makley Hook Lombard O Hara McManaman Cummings and others. Some entries note infant ages or health conditions. few mother or father names appear with addresses and the list ends noting schoolhouse remodeling expenses and related municipal figures.

B. D Grace Lockwood Parkave Henry and Anna Lambreth W. Nineteenth-st Dante Nellie Sellars Brightst Earle Jannettea Mather Douglass-st Howard and Lilly Obald E. Market St E. B Edith Johns E. Twelfth St Joseph and Margaret Kramer Highland-ave Wiliam and Fannie Draper Schurmann-ave Lillian Johnson Farn and Lena McLean Union-st John and Grace Makley River-ave Florence Hook Wright St Paul and Maud Lombard Wic N. Keystone-ave Patrick and Anna O'Hara Harmansr Martin and Marie McManaman Columbia Ave James and Annie Cummings Holbrook-sr

Professor Hall On Trial For Murder In Baden Baden

Carl Hall a George Washington university Roman law professor faces arraignment in Baden Baden on the murder charge of Frau Moliter, his mother in law, alleged to be for her $250000 fortune. He denies the crime amid claims of torture and coercion by German authorities while his wife died by suicide. He traveled in disguise the day of the murder and aims to meet his sister in law Fraulein Olga Moliter as part of the circumstantial case against him continues.

Carlsruhe Germany Carl Hall George Washington University Washington, D. C Frau Moliter Baden- Baden Hall Hau Hav Eller Herr Bleicher Ditz Frankfort Baden-Baden Bleicher Fraulein Olga Moliter United States

Leone Garrity Convicted In White Slave Ring

Leone Garrity was convicted and sentenced by Judge Kersten to from one to five years in prison. She used the alias Mrs Lemul Senlatter and operated a white slave traffic from Chicago's West-side levee district while residing in Glencoe, flaunting wealth to the wealthy.

United Press Chicago

Merchant Held Over Turkish Bomb Explosion

Constantinople reports a young merchant was arrested in connection with the Sunday night bomb explosion in front of the American embassy summer quarters at Therapia. Investigation continues to identify the handler and motive.

Young Merchant Therapia

Woman Fires At Robber in Morristown Traction Office

Mrs. Isaac Bishop, a ticket agent for Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction, shot at a masked robber demanding $600. After a struggle the burglar fired at her head. she returned fire. The man fled west pursued by a growing posse including Sheriff Butler and volunteers, but as of 9 am he remained at large.

Morristown Ind Isaac Bishop Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Sheriff Butler Shelby County John Farrell Frank Swift George B. Henderson Indianapolis Cliff Beker E. McGuire Vermont St Wa'tee Clark Gwynnville

Krupp Steel Works Posts 3.5 Million Profit in Year

Berlin reports Krupp factories earned 3.5 million dollars last year. The firm employs 64,854 workers with average pay of 1.50 a day. An additional 1.7 million was paid in sickness and disability benefits and pensions. The Krupps support 31 employee-benefit institutions and hospitals.

United Press Berlin John D. Rockefeller Krupp Standard Oil Company Americanrusts Krupps

TROUBLE OVER DEPOT SITE INDIANA RAILROAD FIGHT

The Monon railroad and Railroad commission clash over a proposed desertsville depot. The commission ordered the depot built outside town limits, while the railroad plans to contest the commission's authority to require relocation inside the town.

Monon Railroad Questions of Indiana Commission Monon Railroad and Railroad Commission Desertsville Commis

Navy Yard Explosions Injuries Report

Rear Admiral Snow advised the Navy Department that Midshipman Cruse remains in serious condition after the Georgia explosion. Other injured listed as Bueh Fone James P Thomas Mick Schlapp Meez Tagland Rosenberger Gilbert Eich Hansell show varied severity with some critical and some hopeful outcomes. Meez is fatal and Rosenberger recovering.

Washington Snow Boston Navy Yard Navy Department Cruse Georgia Bueh Fone James P. Thomas Mick Schlapp Meez Tagland Rosenberger Gilbert Eich Hansell

Schmitz to Resist City Mayor Takeover

From his jail cell Eugene Schmits prepares to resist the seizure of San Francisco mayoralty by Dean Robert son Taylor of Hastings Law college. Taylor says he did not seek the office but will brook no interference after the board of supervisors chose him last night.

United Press San Francisco Eugene Schmits Dean Robertson Taylor Hastings Law College Taylor Board of Supervisors

Germany unveils superior war airships in experiments

WAR AIRSHIPS, BERLIN, July 17. Germany says it has solved the problem of building effective war airships. Ongoing experiments show machines far surpassing any prior devices. Army officers claim the invention will revolutionize warfare.

United Press Berlin Germany

Famous portraitist Shar tran dies in Paris at 78

Paris reports the death of Theodore Obald Shar tran a renowned portrait painter born in France in 1849. He painted many American sitters including President and Mrs Roosevelt during his long career and died this morning after a prolonged illness.

Paris Theodore Obald Shartran Shartran France Roosevelt

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