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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stock Market Opens Strongly

New York July 19 United Press reports the stock market opened with broad gains led by Union Pacific and Hill issues. Union Pacific rose a point then traded higher, St PaulReading and M K stocks advanced, Northern Pacific and Great Northern also climbed. Early morning inactivity limited to minor profit taking, with most names gaining versus last night.

New York Union Pacific St. Paul M. K Northern Pacific Great Northern

Chicago cattle and hog market prices slip and rise

Chicago reports cattle receipts around 2000 with steady tone. Prime beeves bring 5.70 to 7.0, others 4.50 to 5.60, Texas steer at 4.70 to 1. Hoge receipts rise to 17000 with roughs 5.2 to 6.65, pigs 5.50 to 9.05. sheep receipts 5000 up 10 cents with natives and westerns 3.75 to 5.0, native lambs 5.50 to 7.00, western 5.70 to 7.50.

Chicago Texas

Chicago Produce Price List Item Oddities

Chicago July 19 notes list butter creamery extra 25 eggs extras 19 cents cheese twins 1234c young Americas lec purine porkers 12c chickens 1144 12c.

Chicago United Press

Cincinnati Live Stock Update from July 19

United Press reports at Cincinnati stock market cattle receipts of 120 with dull demand. Shippers paid 4.90 to 6.00, butcher steers 5.75 to 5.90, higher quality 4.75 to 5.60, calves up to 7.00. Hogs up 10 to 15 cents. good to choice 5.95 to 6.05, mixed packers 5.90. Sheep receipts 2,160, up 19 with extra 4.85 and lambs at 37.60.

Cincinnati Spi Gandapeys

Daily dairy price hints at wartime shortages

New York on July 19 reports mixed dairy market signals with pork prices around 18.00 to 18.50 per unit and lard at about 8.05. Butter Creamery shows 26 to 27 cents, eggs white fancy 8 to 24 cents, and full cream cheese near 1 cent.

United Press New York Western

Market and grain carlot loadout report details

Summary of various grain and hay lots including No 2 red No 3 red No 4 red and No 2 white No 3 white No 4 white mixed No 2 yellow No 3 yellow No 4 yellow and Quis Steady Hay Firm and Rye items with weights prices per unit and inspections. Totals list 30 cars with Wheat Corn Hay and mixed lots across multiple grades and rejection statuses.

Hay Choice Timothy

Miners Protest Bit Size Law After Legislative Change

A group of bituminous and black coal miners met Gov. Hanly to contest a new state law capping drill bits at 24 inches. They argued the smaller bit cuts earnings, while officials cited explosion prevention. Gov. Hanly said he cannot alter laws and advised addressing the legislature.

W. D. VanHorn Terre Haute Eleventh G. W. Lackey Dugger Cal Riley Oakland City R. Cc. Fyfe West Terre Haute William Green Edwards Edgar Wallace Clinton Jeff Lee Stanton Hugh Kirtland Diamond Eighth John Fogg Perth Hanly Epperson W. 8. Bilatchley

Telegraphers Say No Change In San Francisco Situation

United Press reports Secretary McInerney in New York on July 19 stating no development in the telegraphers situation. He has heard nothing from San Francisco and notes no change here. The brief bulletin emphasizes ongoing stalemate with no new directives or actions announced.

New York McInerney San Francisco

Livestock market reports from Indianapolis in July

Receipts totaled 10 000 hogs, 1 200 cattle, 500 sheep. Opening hog prices steady to bc lower, top at 6.10. Cattle steady to strong, sheep and lambs steady. Steers and heifers listed by weight and grade, with common to choice ranges and several price points for feeders, cows, calves, bulls, and stockers.

Indianapolis

Man Hears Noise and Finds Fire in Ragman’s Attic

Fire alarms awaken G. L. Cook of Woodruff Place when unseen flames race across the hall from an attic obscured by winter clothes. Damages total about 600 dollars as fire melts a gas jet. residents escape to the first floor. A second blaze at Garfield Overteen’s home on Shepherd Street follows a separate call. A third alarm near Cohn’s raghouse reveals insulation being burned off copper wire. authorities remind to notify fire department before burning insulation.

Cohn Washington St

Annual Picnic for New York Store Employees Held at White City

The eighth annual picnic of the New York Store employees convened at White City on Friday afternoon. Special cars from Pennsylvania and Washington Streets departed at 1:15 PM with badges issued to all staff. Races for tile and big were conducted, prizes awarded, and evening dancing and skating contests were planned. Cars to the park were decorated for the occasion.

York White City

Two Killed in Freemansburg Train Wreck

Two freight trains collided head on on the Central railroad near Freemansburg Pennsylvania today. Fireman Miller of one train and Engineer Miller of the other were killed. The crash was caused by a signal misunderstanding.

United Press Freemansburg Central Railroad Miller

Struck Oil in Utah Prompts Rush for Land

In St George Utah a new oil well was found today yielding 40 barrels per hour. News of the strike sent people rushing from Los Angeles and Salt Lake to claim land nearby as settlers flock to the area seeking opportunity.

United Press ST. George Utah Los Angeles Salt Lake

Tourists Move On From Canton to Pittsburgh

The Glidden touring party departed Canton for Pittsburgh this morning in a brief travel note.

Grain futures drift lower amid steady Chicago prices

Chicago July grain markets slip with July wheat at 92 3/4 to 93 1/2 cents, September 93 1/4 to 97 1/4, and December near 97 1/2. Corn drops about 4 cents with July at 52 1/2, September around 54 1/2, December near 50 1/2. Cattle and hogs also ease. local receipts show wheat 37, corn 259, oats 115 cars.

Misti Lac

Pittsburg Livestock Prices Mixed on Quiet Market

Pittsburg Pa July 19 cattle supply light and steady with prime to 6.40 and choice to 6.40. lambs mixed from 5.00 to 7.00. sheep and lambs receipts light and activity slow with prime wethers around 5.30 to 6.40 and roughs 5.10. Slaughterers and hogs show 6.40 for workers and pigs while prime heavy bids reach 5.95 and 6.40 for medium.

Pittsburg United Press

Rockefeller Says Trusts Open Wide Paths for Youth

Special to The Sunn. John D. Rockefeller argues that trusts and capital create vast new opportunities for young Americans. He credits combination with expanding mines and factories and railroads, urging youth to save money, value health, and favor technical schooling over traditional college paths.

WANTS NEW DEPOT FOR NEWCASTLE REGION

The Indiana Railroad Commission received a petition from 25 prominent Newcastle businessmen and citizens calling for a new depot. They argue the current facility is old, inadequate, and insanitary, used by the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie & Western lines. They note business growth from 40,000 to 145,000 dollars annually.

Indiana Railroad Commission Newcastle Pennsylvania and Lake Erie & Western Pennsylvania

Third Regiment Chases the Foe at Camp Maneuver

The Third Regiment conducts a field exercise with Major A L Kuhlmans battalion leading a mock assault on the camp near Blount's Bridge. Company D feints northwest while others advance from the southwest to secure a victory amid heat and fatigue. Lieutenant McBride wins governor's trophy with 273 points. Kruse second. Gen Oran Perry weighs ending traction service. possible return home by Big Four.

A. L. Kuhlman Blount's Bridge Fort Warne Driesbach H. W. McBride A. H. Kruse Oran Perry

Violin Theft Mystery On Alabama Street Corner

Carlos Barton reports a violin valued at 75 dollars found leaning against a post at Alabama and Eleventh streets. Police suspect Barton and a friend. a coal wagon driver says he found it and delivered it to the coal company office. Detectives Gerber and Sarah plan to question the driver at headquarters.

Barton Coal Company Alabama Eleventh-sts Gerber Sarah Will

Troop Reinforcements Rushed to Hanville Over Murder Sentence

In New Orleans on July 19, authorities rushed three more state troop companies to Hanville after four Italians were given life sentences for the Lemana boy murder. Prisoners to be sent to be sentenced tomorrow to relieve crowd tension following the jury verdict.

Orleans Lemana St. Charles Parish Hanville

Tarred and feathered mob scene shocks Findlay

In Findlay Ohio on July 19 Clem N. Smith of Van Buren was tarred and feathered rode on a rail driven from town and hanged in effigy by a mob. It is alleged he mistreated small children.

United Press Findlay Clem N. Smith van Buren Dors

Prosecution Opens Idaho Haywood Case Argument

Boise July 19 Prosecutor Hawley begins state’s argument in the Haywood case. Judge Wood postpones to 2 o’clock to finish on anti-labor conspiracy evidence. Defense asks to keep it. likely it will be stricken. Orchard’s fate looms. Reagley says he will be hanged regardless of Haywood outcome.

Boise Idaho Hawley Haywood Wood Wien N 'Iaikho Colorado Darrow Richardson Jos Haywood Bawler Derrow Senator Borah Reagley Orchard

Emperor of the Sahara arrives in New York

Jacques I, self proclaimed Emperor of the Sahara and heir to a French sugar fortune, visits New York after inheriting millions and declaring a new empire in Africa. He vanished months ago from his kiperdom and recent messages and money sent here offered no trace of him, leaving the reason for his visit undisclosed.

Br United Press New York Jacques I The Sahara Jacques le Bandy le Bandy Africa

Toledo suspends anti trust sentences in Valentine case

Special to The Sun from Toledo Ohio reports the circuit court indefinitely suspended workhouse sentences and $1000 fines for two bridge trust agents Toledo lumbermen and brick men in the Valentine anti trust case. Petitions in error were filed and heard by Judges Parker and Wildman who considered prison locations and the law’s validity.

Toledo, O Bridge Trust Toledo Morris Common Pleas Parker Wildman

City Record births marriages and deaths listed in day’s notice

The entry lists numerous births from the city and nearby addresses including John C. and Pearl Duckett a girl at E Georgia street and others at 324 W Forty first, 418 Patterson, 110 S West, 618 Marion, 1137 Kentucky, 714 Fayette, 20 W Georgia etc. It also notes several infant illnesses such as ileo colitis cholera infantum gastro enteritis and tuberculosis among children in places like Colored Orphans Home and 317 W Norwood. Marriages are recorded for Bird Taylor with Elizabeth Casey and several other couples. Property records show multiple dwellings with stated values such as 1610 N Meridian 8500 and others on Linwood, Jefferson avenues and Hendricks Place.

John C Pearl Duckett Georgia-st Samuel Nellie Fisher Forty First Harry and Elizabeth Stearns Patterson-st James and Jessie Newton John Caroline Dalton S. West Willam Laura Rickabaugh Marion-ave Alva and Inez Thompson Kentucky-ave W. Bale Retta Biddey Silver Ave Beran F Elizabeth Bowman Wid Park George and Mary Powers Maryland St Isie and Carrie Carter Fayette$t Joe and Jessie Kindler W. Georstaat

White Electrocuted For Franklin Marshal Murder

Special to The Spa reports Henry White, a Black man, was executed by electricity at Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus shortly after midnight for the murder of Marshal Basore of Franklin in October 1906. Three shocks were needed to end his life as he faced the fate with defiant resignation.

Mr. Rockefeller America Rockefeller Columbus Henry White Marshal Basore Franklin Qetoer Ohio Penitentiary White

Heat Kills Five At Philadelphia Elks Parade

In Philadelphia on July 18, heat prostration struck many Elks parade spectators and participants. Five deaths occurred as hospitals treated hundreds of cases. prominent locals including Henry J. Walters and Judge Melvin were among the ill. A heavy storm later cooled the city and eased the crisis.

Philadelphia Elks Elks Order Henry J. Walters Philadelphia Lodge Judge Melvin Oakland

Carnegie Foils Bavarian's Blackmail Plot At Skibo Castle

Andrew Carnegie narrowly avoids a blackmail attempt by a Bavarian merchant and a swindler at Skibo Castle. Carnegie's caution and police alertness prevented payment of 62,500 dollars for a library fund. The pair, armed but unseen, were ejected and sought arrest as investigators probe the plot.

London Andrew Carnegie Skibo Castle Carnegie Wurtzburg

Six Die as Heatwave Relaxes in New York

New York reports slight relief from intense heat after six deaths and two hospital cases. Thousands slept on roofs fire escapes and in parks as temperatures eased briefly across the city.

New York

Cement firms sue over patented burner for pulverized fuel

Atlas Portland Cement of Pennsylvania and North American Portland Cement of New Jersey sue Sandusky Portland Cement of West Virginia in U S court alleging infringement of a patented apparatus for burning pulverized fuel.

Atlas Portland Cement Company Pennsylvania North American Portland Cement Company New Jersey United States Sandusky Portland Cement Company West Virginia

Five Years for Palmer in Manslaughter Case

London report states Pedlar Palmer former bantamweight champion was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter. The incident occurred May 14 when Palmer, returning from the Epsom races, struck gas meter Choate in the face. Choate died shortly after.

London Palmer Pasilist Choate

Bittner, Suspected Killer, Found Dead in Milan

The coroner ruled George Bittner insane after he killed William Roberts and then himself. Dynamite was found in his Milan home today, indicating he had plotted to murder his family, a plan his wife had been told of but not believed.

Milan George Bittner William Roberts Bittner

Seven Central States Get Interstate Rate Break

Seven central western states that recently enacted two cent rate laws will now enjoy an interstate rate between all points across different states. The new rate took effect in all large points at midnight, extending lower charges beyond state lines for shipments and travel.

United Press Chicago

Public Works Delays Sewer Contracts Decision Pending Monday

The Board of Public Works has postponed action in the letting of contracts for the Kentucky Avenue and Missouri Street sewers until its meeting next Monday. Controversy surrounds the Kentucky Avenue sewer award, with Corporation Counsel Frederick E. Matson asked to provide a solution.

Board of Public Works Kentuckyave Missouri St. Sewers Kentuckyave. Sewer Frederick E. Matson

Tenth Victim Dies From Georgia Explosion

Midshipman Cruse, the tenth victim of the Georgia explosion, died today at Chelsea naval hospital in Boston Massachusetts. The incident prompted repairs and investigations into ship safety and wartime naval operations.

United Boston Maes

Tornado damages St Joseph with $50 000 loss

A tornado rain and electric storm last night in St Joseph Missouri damaged property to the tune of 50 000 dollars. Many small houses were blown down and washed away by a cloudburst. Fifty houses were struck by lightning and there were many small fires but no fatalities.

United Press ST. Joseph

Millionaire W. E. Corey to resign from steel trust

New York July 18 Willam Evie Corey widely rumored to quit as president of the steel trust when directors meet July 30. Wall Street confidants say he earned substantial sums recently and is financially independent of his $100000 salary. Gossip links divorce and remarriage to friction with directors who may push him out. Estimates of recent Wall Street gains range from 19 million to 30 million with Corey showing no concern for directors' views.

United Press New York Willam Evie Corey The Steel Trust Wall St Corey Dvorcee Mable Gilman Corez Wall-st

Two Drown While Boating on McCulloughs Lake

In Lima Ohio on July 1 the bodies of J. L. Davies of the Cinem orhip Hamilton Dayton shops and Doria Veroryke were recovered from McCulloughs Lake after a boat overturned during a nocturnal trip. They reportedly embraced in the water, leading to death by immersion.

Lima Enitwinead J. L. Davies Cinemi Hamilton & Dayton Doria

Man's Leg Torn Off In Syracuse Cement Plant Accident

Special to The Saw reports Henry Snowbarger formerly of Goshen lost a leg at a Syracuse cement plant after stepping on rotten flooring in the conveyor area. Authorities note the accident occurred today.

Warsaw Ind Henry Snowbarger Goshen Syracuse

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City Grain Fearn Frisco G. L Crook OF Wire Causes Department G. L. Crook Woodruff Place Mr. Cook Washington Sts United Presse Canton Glidden Pittsburgh Chicago Grain Combines John D Sunn John D. Rockefeller Cosmopolitan Maga Crider Carlos Barton Alabama St Alabama and Eleventh Sts ZENS Louisiana William Reynolds Norma Wright Florence M. Spreng W. Norwood Jann F. Mullin Geisendorff Orleans- St Eleanor Fleet Zeralda Farrow Roanoke St Susan H. Clark Thirteenth St Bird Taylor Elizabeth Casey John H. Smith Linnie L. Wheeler Rosene C. Jessup Wilma J. Spray Carl A. Carlson Jennie FE Meredith Neadows Bettie S. Evans Andrew Russell Margaret J. Boyle W. R. Wheeler N. Alabama St C. C. Hollaway N. Meridian St Charles Luts Linwood St J. South Jeffersonave H. P. Dahlen BE. L. Cothrell Hendricks Place the Elks MR. Carnegie Crook Merchant W. E. Corey Steel Presidency Cincinnati Trac Tion Company Sehkvile Rushville Connersville Léew Shelbyville Green Bhetoy Witsuly Press Service Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company Keey Indianapolis Terminal Ribble’s Drug Store Fountain Square Southport Greenwood Whiteland Amity Edinburg Taylorsville KR Graanwanadanniv A. A. Anderson U.T. System Muncie Peru Fort Wayne M. m Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company Lebanon Frankfort Lafayette Crawfordsville Greenfield Knightstown Cambridge City Richmond Neweastra Mooresville Martinsville Plainsiead Danville Tafayette Cartersburg Clayton Amno Coatesville Filmore Greensaille
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