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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Higher As Trading Intense

United Press reports New York stocks opened with gains led by Southern Pacific. Union Pacific moved between 147% and 148% while Reading rose to 107% and St. Paul advanced. Investors anticipated a possible dividend announcement after a Southern Pacific directors meeting and profits were taken in several issues.

United Press New York Canadian Pacific Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Colorado St. Paul Union Pacific Harriman Reading Pennsylvania The Stock Exchange

Chicago Produce Prices from United Press

Chicago market listing shows Butter Creamery extra at Zac, Eggs Extira 19c, Turkeys 12c, chickens licensed 9c, ducks 8 9c, geese 7 12c, Cheese Twins 12 12 1 2c. Indicates daily produce quote for Chicago buyers.

Chicago Live Stock Prices Report

Chicago United Press reports cattle receipts at 7,000 with weak demand. Prime steers around 7.30, stockers 2.60 to 4.90, cows 2.65 to 5.50, Texans 4.20 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 15,000 steady from 5.55 to 6.40, pigs 5.75 to 6.30. Sheep receipts 9,000 down 1 cent. native sheep 3.50 to 5.59, lambs 5.00 to 7.40.

Chicago

East Buffalo Live Stock Prices Trimmed by Sluggish Tally

East Buffalo New York July 2. Cattle receipts 200 steady values range calves 3.75 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 400 steady spring lambs 5.27 to 8.00 yearlings 6.90 to 7.30 wethers 5.59 to 6. ues 4.75 to 5.5 mixed 4.75 to 5.5 cull sheep 2.59 to 4.5. hogs receipts 34 steady Yorkers 6.00 to 6.50 pigs 5.75 to 6.86 mixed grades 6.45 to 6.79 heavies 6.53 roughs 5.10 to 5.56.

United Press East Buffalo N. Y

Rat Attacks Baby in Sharpeburge Fight for Life

In Pittsburg on July 5 Mrs. Lawrence Bernester rushed to her 1 year old son’s bedroom after hearing screams. The child’s face and arms bore deep rat bites from a breakfast mishap involving fish. A physician was summoned, but the frightened infant’s condition grew dire with feared death.

United Press Pittsburg Lawrence Bernesser Sharpeburge

Heaviest Police Court Sentence For Assault On Mother

Fred Waltz, a youth, faced Judge Whallon after his mother testified to being hit and bruised. Waltz received 180 days in the workhouse plus $410 in fines for assault and battery, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct. He was arrested by Bicyclemen Wilson and Golnisch after spending the night drunk in a coal shed.

Fred Waltz Police Whallon Waitz Wilson Golnisch W. Henry St Fred

Moon Eclipse Overcast by Clouds in Indianapolis

A partial lunar eclipse occurred Wednesday evening but cloud cover rendered it barely visible. By about 10 34 o clock more than half the moon was shaded. the event was expected to end around 11 45 o clock, though skies remained too thick to confirm. It is presumed the eclipse ended successfully.

Indianapolis

Brooklyn man killed by Monon train in Lafayette

Special to The Sun reports Harry Reed of Brooklyn New York was killed by a Monon train in Lafayette Indiana this morning. He had been employed by Monon A. and was walking on the track when struck.

Lafayette Ind Harry Reed Brooklyn N. Y Monon Monon A

Chicago Grain News Prompt Open With Mixed Prices

Wheat rose on open with Sept 92 to 93 cents and May around 1.01. Corn and oats also gained early with Sept levels near 56 to 53 cents, while December futures held in the 50s. Provisions moved slowly with prices for pork, lard, and ribs listed, wheat and corn closing mixed across contracts.

United Press Chicago Rygmmc

Live Stock Receipts At Indianapolis Market Report

Indianapolis July market report shows hog receipts 7,509 steady to 19 cents higher with top price 6.50. Cattle 1,600 mostly steady though dull for lower grades. sheep 450 steady. Steers range from good to common and light weights with varied prices. cows, bulls, calves, and stockers listed. Lambs and yearlings priced by quality with highs around 6.75 for prime lambs.

Indianapolis

Grain and straw price listings for harvest products

An itemized price list shows corn at 65 to 68 cents per unit, shelled oats 48 to 50 cents, sheaf oats 15 to 16 dollars, straw 7 to 9 dollars, Miller 12 to 14 dollars, Timothy hay 13 to 20 dollars, clover 15 dollars with 15.80, and mixed hay 16 to 17 dollars per unit. The entries reflect bid-like ranges and assorted forage products.

St Louis Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

United Press notes St Louis cattle receipts total 6 500 with steady market. Beef steers and feeders range 4 91 to 7 40, cows and heifers 3 15 to 6 00, Texas cattle 4 00 and 1 50 to 73 75. Hog and pig prices 5 75 to 6 45, packers 5 75 6 35, butchers 6 15 to 6 30. Sheep receipts 3 090 steady natives 3 25 to 5 80, lambs 4 00 to 6 75.

ST. Louis Texas

Grain Prices and Receipts for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay

Inspections list grain quotes with varieties and prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats and Hay. Noting new and old crop statuses while listing car counts for No 2 red and other grades. Includes totals for wheat 17 cars corn 28 cars and hay 1 car.

Timothy Hay

Market Prices for Meat Poultry and Dairy in New York

New York on July 2 reports pork at 18 1/2? per pound, lard at 68 cents, tallow at 9.30, dressed poultry including turkeys 11 18 cents, chickens 10 20 cents, fowls 12 16 1/2 cents, ducks 16 cents, butter extra creamery 25 4 cents, state dairy tubs 24 1/2 cents, eggs white fancy 21 1/4 to 18 1/2 cents, cheese full cream 12 1/2 cents.

New York Western

Cincinnati Live Stock Prices From July Market

Cincinnati cattle receipts numbered 265 with quiet trade. Butcher steers ranged 4.75 to 5.50 for good to choice and 5.60 to 6.85 for extra. Calves steady at 7.75 for extra. Hog receipts 338 with slow trade. good to choice 6.50 and mixed packers 6.15. Sheep receipts 59 steady. extra 4.85, lambs 6.90 to 7.00.

United Press Cincinnati

Fountain Fixtures Missed Theft Arrests Reported

Three boys have been arrested and charged with stealing a soda fountain tank and fixtures from a barn at 450 Harmon street near Harry Long's home. The youths Carl Seward and Willam Leonard, both named in the report, were seen carrying a package from the barn. They are currently on suspended sentences from criminal court and are held on loitering charges. they deny the allegations.

Harmon St Harry Long Harrison Carl Seward S. Delaware St Willam Leonard

Roosevelt’s order retires Col Ayres after service record

Special to The Sun Washington July 25 By direction of the president a formal order was issued placing Lieut. Col. Charles G Ayres Fourteenth cavalry on the retired list The retiring board found him incapacitated for active duty due to service related disability The action ends a long Ayres saga marked by court martial and controversial disputes with West Point officials and fellow officers He had served with distinction in Cuba and later in the Philippines for Roosevelt and Cleveland perspectives on his career remain noted

Sun Washington War Department Charles G. Ayres Fourteenth Cavalry Ayres Cleveland Roosevelt New York Gov. Roosevelt Department Eighth Cavalry Camp Wallace Philippines West Point Col. Howze Academy Col. Ayres

Inquest Sees Dispatcher Blame in Salem Wreck

Detroit July 25. At the opening session of the Salem wreck inquest before Justice Joslyn in Northville Marcus Bonsell a train dispatcher admitted having opportunity to stop the excursion train at South Lyons to prevent collision He said he did not stop because he knew freight crew orders. The illegible order and Plymouth operator testimony show dispatcher blame by officials.

Salem Joslyn Northville Marcus Bonsell South Lyons Fonsell Plymouth

Incorporations Filed by State Secretary of Indiana

Articles of Incorporation filed include The United Industrial Company Indianapolis with 5000 capital. directors James H. Parrish W. P. Haughton W. H. Marker and Charles Hernly. The Credence Chair Company New Haven capital 3540. directors Henry F. Schwelker Mary G. Schnelker John H. Schuckman Cornelius Reagan Joseph P. Rich. The Murphy and Kuntz Lumber Company Middletown capital 5000. incorporators L. G. Murphy Peter Kuntz Frank Litzenberger C. P. Kuntz. The Portland Foundry and Machine Company Portland capital 25000. directors L. G. Holmes J. A. Long George H. Smith William A. Fields John G. Easterday. Kist News Bureau Columbia City capital 5000. incorporators Alfred A. Kist J. Frank Snyder John A. Jones Frank Dildine William K. Sheffer.

United Industrial Company Indianapolis James H. Parrish W. P. Haughton W. H. Marker Charles §. Hernly Credence Chair Company New Haven Capital Henry F. Schwelker Mary G. Schnelker John H. Schuckman Cornelius Reagan Joseph P. Rich Murphy and Portland Foundry and Machine Company Portland L. G. Holmes J. A. Long George H. Smith William A. Fields John G. Easterday Kist Columbia City Alfred A. Kist J. Frank Snyder John A. Jones Frank Dildine William K. Sheffer

Banker Clement Collapses at Minnesota Prison

Thomas B. Clement former president of the First National Bank of Faribault collapsed at the steps of the Stillwater state penitentiary and was taken to the prison hospital in a nervous breakdown. He faced eight counts of misusing funds and eight years’ imprisonment, with United States Marshal Grimshaw in his custody.

Stillwater Minn Thomas B. Clement First National Bank Faribault Clement United States Grimshaw

Peace Descends on Army Camp

The meeting sought to form a permanent provost guard organization for the state militia with Col. G. A. Boyle Capt. Franklin Lieut. H W McBride and Lieut. C B Gutelius named as officers. Fraternities are well represented among officers and Chaplain Everson contemplates a Pan Hellenic league for Indiana militia while in camp.

State Militia G. A. Boyle Franklin H. W. McBride C. B. Gutelius W. G. Everson Third Regiment Sigma Alpha Epsilon Franklin College Indiana

May Churchill and Smith Guilty of Murder Plot

Charles Smith and May Churchill known as Chicago May were found guilty of attempting to murder Eddie Guerin. Smith received life imprisonment while May Churchill was sentenced to fifteen years. Guerin was shot but survived, with the case linked to a past rivalry over the woman. Guerin, a noted international criminal, had prior convictions in Paris and an escape from Devil's Isle in 1905.

Charles Smith May Churchill Chicago Eddie” Guerin the World Smith Guerin Paris American Express Company Bank of Lyons Devil's Isle Dreyfus

Young Woman Slain Near Huntington Across Ohio River

Rose Maddox, a young Huntington resident, was murdered yesterday afternoon in Lawrence county Ohio near Ashland. She crossed the Ohio River on a Huntington boat and walked the river road with two unknown Black men who were last seen behind her. Her body was found an hour later amid signs of a fierce struggle. Authorities have not located the suspects.

Ashland Lawrence County Ohio Huntington Rose Maddox

Revolt Within Nationalists Over Redmond Leadership

Dublin reports a split menace as Irish factions clash under Joan Redmond with calls for withdrawal of pro Redmond members. The extremist Zinn Feinn gains charge for pressuring Westminster departures and seeks US support. Timothy Healy abandons Nationalists to join Zinn Feinn, heading to America to rally Irish American backers.

Joan Redmond New Zinn Feinn Party Westminster America Zim Feinn United States Redmond United Press Timothy Healy Zinn Feinns

Wanted Charges Changed In House Burglary Case

Leet Steller sought to swap a burglary charge for entering a house to commit a felony to gain a lighter sentence. Judge Elliott R. Hooton refused the request and allowed trial for burglary. A store at South Illinois street was robbed thrice in a month leading to police vigilance. When Steller entered the store policeman Otto Simon ordered surrender and Steller drew a revolver. The weapon misfired. Simon shot Steller in self defense, severely wounding him.

S. Illinois Sr Steller Otto Simon Simon

Famine Report In St Elizabeth District Causes Outcry

Kingston Jamaica July 5 Ten thousand people are starving in the St Elizabeth district according to Gen Oliver s investigations and the famine is growing more serious daily. The local government is blamed for failure to take proper precautions to prevent suffering. A story claims starving people without clothing schools or religion have been obliged to pay taxes. The report created a sensation.

Kingston Jamaica St. Elizabeth Oliver

Arnold Crouse Arrested in Death Case

Arnold Crouse alias Edward Graff, 25, arrested at Eaton where he worked as a pipeline laborer on suspicion of complicity in the death of James Speer of Lima Ohio. Speer's widow is also suspected and is now in fear at Lima.

the Sun Muncie Ind Arnold Crouse Edward Graff Eaton James Speer Lima O. Speer Fai

Famine on Increase in Victoria District

Rev. T. N. Thompson and Mr. Rice report famine in northern China district rising with 10,000 deaths. They arrived on the Aki Maru and Yang Tse Hiun, stating the situation worsens as more perish.

Victoria B. C T. N. Thompson

Runyan Pleaded Guilty In Grand Larceny Case

Chester B Runyan former Windsor Trust teller pleaded guilty in general sessions to grand larceny in the first degree for stealing 396000. He was remanded for sentence. The maximum penalty is ten years imprisonment.

United Press New York Chester B. Runyan Windsor Trust Company Court of General Sessions

City Clerk Indicted Over Municipal League Funds

Richmond Indiana July 23 Wayne county grand jury returned an indictment against John F Taggart city clerk and secretary of the Indiana Municipal league charging embezzlement of league funds He was released on bond.

Richmond Ind Wayne County Grand Jury John F. Taggart Indiana Municipal League Taggart

Seven Die From Heat In Memphis Amid Record Summer

Memphis dispatch reports seven deaths from heat in three days, breaking two year records. Cooling trend began today but humidity worsened suffering. many horses and mules also died from the heat.

United Press Memphis Tenn

Earlham Secures Coach Fred Vail as Athletic Director

Richmond Ind July 2 Fred Vail of Philadelphia noted athlete has been secured by Earlham College as athletic director and will have complete charge of the football team in the fall.

Richmond Ind Fred Vail Philadelphia Earlham College

Purses Found on Brightwood Car Platform

Police Sergeant de Rossette found a purse on the rear platform of a Bright wood car Wednesday night. The bag contained a large sum of money and the owner is being sought by authorities.

de Rossette Brightwood

Furnished Rooms Offered At The Feonle's Outfitters

Three rooms furnished complete valued between 125 and 175 dollars offered by The Feonle's Outfitting Co. Advertises reduced rate and ready occupancy for interested buyers seeking ready furnished lodging within affordable price range.

Feonle

President Roosevelt Plunges Daily at Oyster Bay

President Roosevelt spends mornings in the cold Long Island Sound, trading horseback rides for daily swims. He ferries out in a rough old rowboat valued at about 2.50, sometimes joined by his sons, other days alone, while Sagamore Hill’s woodpile shrinks under the Roosevelt ax.

Roosevelt Sagamore Hill

Alma sugar plant manager helps arrest city marshal

Detroit July 8 Following threatening letters demanding 850 dollars Manager Ball of Michigan Sugar Alma placed a package as instructed and hired two Saginaw detectives to watch it A man arrived The Saginaw officers arrested City Marshal Benjamin C Hutton He says a woman lured him to the scene claiming two suspicious strangers were nearby and attacked him.

Benjamin C. Hutton Hutton

City Record of births, deaths, marriages listed

List of births at various addresses and hospitals with names and baby gender. Causes include pneumonia delirium tremens dysentery and other illnesses. Also notes deaths from tuberculosis and cerebral hemorrhage. Listings of dwellings with values and Board of School repairs. Marriages include Lindblom Wern ing Phelps Hinton Wilde Guy Jett Os borne.

Maria A. Demaree Edward McGinnis City Hospital Chris Marsh Fred Adams St Oran Harryman Miner-st Thomas Thate Minerva St John N. Brydon E. Tenth St Infant Linder N. Haughst Sarah Kanagen Adell William Ryan S. Delaware St James H. Lindblom Mary B. Werning William Phelps Mary Hinton Earl G. Sears Ella Bloomhuf Edwin Wilde Eliza J. Guy Frank Jett Julia Glover Charles M. Jobe Anna May Osborne

Rioting In Jewish Quarter Over Meat Prices In Philadelphia

Thousands of women swarmed the Jewish quarter as protesters smashed windows and tossed meat onto the streets. Police halted the disruption after many arrests. blame centered on price increases deemed prohibitive and a general boycott against kosher shops. Many women and children were injured in the clashes.

Philadelphia Jay

Explosion wrecks Big Four train near Eau Claire

Three men died in a naphtha car explosion on a Big Four train near Eau Claire Michigan. The car left the track on a curve and burst into flames. Six loaded cars were destroyed by fire. One body was consumed and another badly burned. The third victim jumped to his death. he is believed to be Michael McGeary of Kalamazoo.

Eau Claire Mich Here Michael McGeary Kalamazoo

Ward Ward Ward Detroit Coroner Indicts Rep Ward for Manslaughter

Detroit July 25 The coroner's inquest returns a warrant charging State Representative Charles E Ward with manslaughter in the death of Edith Presley a senate proof reader in Lansing Ward and his wife are in Ducquoin Ill and two days to return Ward's lawyer says he will come back to face the charge Presley died from a criminal operation per coroner testimony

Detroit Mich Charles E. Ward Senate Lansing Ward Ducquoin Tfl Miss Pressexy

Japs In Control Tokyo Conveys Korea Convention

At 1 o clock today the new Japanese Korean convention was signed amid Korean opposition. Provisions require Korea to follow the guidance of the resident-general with approval of laws and state affairs, appointment of all officials, and only those recommended by the resident-general to be eligible for office in the Korean government.

Korea

Funeral row as Newport pastor misses Col. Neil service

The funeral of Col. Edward M. Neil was held at Trinity church Newport with Rev. E De S Jung officiating after Rev. Stanley S Hughes, rector, failed to appear due to a mistaken day. Clergymen scoured the church doors and a substitute was found, while summer residents observed the delay.

Newport R. I Edward M. Neil Trinity Church E. de S. Jung St. John's Church Stanley S. Hughes Hughes Ethelbert Talbott Protestant Episcopal Church Jung

Storm Strikes Lafayette City Woman in Lightning Fatality

July 25 Lafayette Ind. a severe local electrical storm caused multiple fires. Mrs Ann Cronin, 90, was fatally injured when struck by lightning while seated in her home. Her clothing burned and her right side paralyzed as fire crews extinguished several blazes.

Lafayette Ind Ann Cronin

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