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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1907

Page

6

Opening Stock Prices See Mixed Early Gains

New York trading opened with irregular moves and small fractions across major issues. Anvilgameted Copper slid early while Sxreeking and Erle edged higher. American Locomotive rose modestly as Missouri Pacific dipped, with a vigorous morning demand lifting prices before a modest midday pullback.

Lesippe-McRae Press Association New York New York Central Sxreeking Erle Reading Steel Northerm Missouri Pacific

Live Stock Market Report From Indianapolis June 6

Receipts total 10 000 hogs 2 000 cattle 400 sheep and lambs Hogs 2 to 5 cents lower with top 6 40 Cattle sheep and lambs steady Good to choice lambs and clipped sheep prices shown Mixed quality cattle and lambs noted Bucks priced per 100 pounds Spring market figures included for reference Values quoted for various classes and conditions were partially obscured by OCR errors

Indianapolis Eesevereets Eeeereereeeseees

Wheat Steady Prices and Grain Car Inspections

Market notes show No 2 red wheat steady around 98 to 92 cents with several through billing figures and mixed track details. White and mixed grains follow similar patterns with small variations. timothy and clover prices listed with inspection totals and car counts across multiple grades and lots.

Lilling Forge Timothy Ttimothy

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Report June 6 1900s

Cattle receipts 1225 steady with steer prices 5.95 to 5.75 for extra to good. Calves strong at 7.50. Hogs receipts 2655 down with good to choice 6.15 to 7.75. Mixed at 6.10 6.20. Sheep receipts 20, higher with extra 5.66 5.75 and lambs 8.50 to 9.00.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Cincinnati

New York Produce Prices Reported by Scrippa-McRae

New York June 6 Pork Mess traded at 17 75 to 18 50. Lard Western steam spot 9 10 to 9 20. Tallow City 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 percent. Butter Creamery extra 24 25 cents. Eyes White fancy 19 cents. Cheese Full cream 12 4 cents.

Scrippa-McRae Preas Association New York Western Steam Western

Chicago Live Stock Market Report June 4

Cattle receipts 10,000, down 7 to 10 cents. prime beeves 5.70 to 6.75, cows and heifers 1.75 to 2.75. Hogs receipts 27,000, down 4 to 5 cents. light 6.05 to 6.30, rough 5.80 to 6.00, mixed 6.05 to 6.20. Sheep receipts 14,000, down 10 cents. native sheep 4.60 to 7.00, western lambs 6.50 to 8.60, native lambs 6.50 to 8.60.

Chicago

Sheats Named State Treasurer Nominee by Republican Convention

In Harrisburg on June 6, State Representative John Q. Sheats won the Republican nomination for state treasurer, signaling a campaign to oppose U S Senator Penrose’s bid for re-election. The convention also endorsed Senator Knox for president after endorsing Sheats and expressing praise for Knox.

John QC. Sheats Sheats United States Penrose Henry Harrison Cummings Philander Knox Pennsylvania Knox Walton Resolutions Committee

Chicago grain prices drift on better weather

The June Chicago grain market opened with weakness across cereals as improved weather dulls demand. July wheat hovered around 94 to 95 cents, with September and December bids near 97 and 99 cents respectively. Corn edged down early but recovered to about 54 cents, while oats slipped 4 to 34 cents. Provisions rose modestly with September pork at 16.35 to 16.40, lard near 9.22 to 9.35, and ribs at 8.90. Local receipts recorded Wheat 23 cars, Corn 614, Oats 97. July wheat closed about 97.5, Sept 9.5, No 2 red winter 95.44 to 95.75.

Chicago

Cattle and hog markets steady at St Louis sale

Cattle receipts 2,500 steady with beef steers 4.00 to 6.50, stockers 3.00 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.70 to 5.50. Texas cattle 2.65 to 6.60, hogs receipts 7,500 steady with pigs and lights 5.99 to 6.25, packers 5.95 to 6.10, butchers 6.15 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 5,000 steady natives 4.25 to 6.50, lambs 7.00 to 9.00.

Scripps-MecRae Presa Resociation SY. Louis Texas Sheen

Chicago Produce Prices From Scrippa MacRae Association

CHICAGO June 6 Butter Creamery extra 23c firsts 21 22c Begs Extra 16%c Poultry Turkeys 1c chickens 13c ducks 13c geese 5.00 7.00 per doz Cheese Twins 14c young Americas lic.

Chicago Young Americas

Wire around body found raises murder doubt near Cleveland mills

The body of Majorsky a steel worker was found in a canal wrapped in hot wire near the steel mills pumping station. Identified by his son the corpse was moved to Slezak's morgue as coroner Burke and deputy Mennei investigate a suspected murder with the remote chance he was entangled by accident.

Majorsky Slezak Burke Mennei

Noah Brooks Dies After Stroke at Home

Noah Brooks a noted dairy man residing at 804 N Sherman Drive died after a stroke suffered Wednesday morning around 2 o clock. He passed away sometime later, his death attributed to paralysis.

Noah Brooks N. Sherman Drive

City Record for a Day Gustav and Emma Revers, 210 West Pratt

City record listing building permits and repairs for numerous residents and properties. Notable entries include George W. Brown at 5363 University for repairs £150, Nellie E. Corcoran remodel at 246 N Tacoma for $1,200, and Mary F. Stevens double at 120 Olney for $2,400. Other names appear with dwelling, addition, or remodel actions and varied prices.

George W. Brown University H. K. Prassuhn Hlatt and Abbott John Wocher & Bro Pennsylvania Eling G. Ryan Steele John T. Trulock Oliver Mrs. Whitwheb Hoyt G. Abernathy N. Oxford Nellie E. Corcoran Tacoma Arthur E. Rafert E. Fileventh P. C. Swiggett W. Thirtyfourth Mary F. Stevens Olney

College Girl Starred In Faculty Seniors Baseball

In Lexington on Wednesday the State college faculty and seniors met in a baseball game. Miss Bessie Hayden, a junior, was brought in to play first base for eight innings and stood out as the feature of the game both at bat and in the field.

Scripps-MecRae Press Association Lexington State College Bessie Hayden

Electrician Forman Hart injured in fall at Virginia Ave

Otto Forman an electrician of 414 E Washington St fell from the first floor to the basement of a building at 241 Virginia Ave Thursday morning and sustained a slight scalp wound and a sprained back. He was removed to the City hospital.

Forman Hart Otto Forman Washington St Virginia Ave City Hospital

Indianapolis Merchants Seek Uniform Afternoon Store Closings

A committee led by E. A. Eckhouse as chairman and C. Z. Coffin as secretary aims to secure uniform daily store closings in Indianapolis each afternoon except Saturdays, with five o’clock proposed. Efforts are under way to enlist merchants in the plan.

E. A. Eckhouse C. Z. Coffin Indianapolis

Briggs Leaves Team Over Dispute With Pitcher Brigge

Differences between the local club and pitcher Buttons Brigge led Brigge to desert the squad. He returned to his Cleveland home and plans to stay there for the rest of the summer.

Buttons” Brigge Cleveland

Orchard Details Cripple Creek Plot and Kill Plotters

In testimony, Orchard describes a plan to shoot Gen. Sherman Bell to “make an example” after Bell disrupted the Cripple Creek organization. He says Haywood funded travel and equipment, and that Haywood, Pettibone, Bastian, Munster, and McCarthy were involved. Orchard also recounts killings of claim jumpers Tyler and Worley, and shootings tied to the claim wars near Wallace Idaho.

Gen Sherman Bell Haywood Bell Cripple Creek Thomas Hogan Pettibone Fea Eration Moyer Denver Bastian Munster Orchard Federation Haywood and Pettibone McCarthy Idaho Steve Adams Jack Simpkins Wallace Daho

Bloody career of Harry Orchard linked to Coeur d Alenes plots

Boise June 6 Harry Orchard confessed to a long spree of violent acts tied to the Western Federation of Miners including lighting fuses at bombs in Cripple Creek and mine explosions near the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines. He claimed involvement in the Denver murder of detective Lyte Gregory and multiple plots against Gov. Peabody and others, detailing money payments and preparations for further attacks.

Bunker Hill and Sullivan Coeur d’Alenes Cripple Creek Supt. McCormick Foreman Beck Florence & Cripple Creek Railway Lyte Gregory Denver Gov. Peabody Steve Adams Independence Fred Bradley San Francisco Orchard Haywood Adams Pettibone Federation Gregory Bradley Coeur d’ Alene Sullivan and Bunker Hill Idaho

First Details Of China's Famine From Kirton Reports

Capt Walter Kirton, renowned war correspondent, traveled through famine stricken China and sent ghastly impressions of slow starvation. His exclusive Sun serial opens Saturday June 8 with photographs and stark testimony, declaring war horrors pale beside famine.

China America Newspaper Enterprise Association the Sun Walter Kirton Kirton Tno Europe Missouri The Sun

Orchard's dramatic testimony sparks courtroom debate

In Roise Idaho on June 6, advocates and jurists debate Harry Orchard's claims of murder for hire as he testifies under cross examination. Attorneys Richardson and Darrow studied the record with Haywood, while observers note inconsistencies and the potential for a life sentence in exchange for testimony.

Orchard Bradley San Francisco San Francisco Gas Company Supreme Court of California Cody Richardson and Darrow Haywood

Rush and Fayette Picnic Association Meeting Notice

The Rush and Fayette County Picnic association of Marion county plans its annual gathering at Brookside park on Sunday June 16. A business meeting and election of officers will begin at 2 o clock.

Rush and Fayette County Picnic Association Marion County Brookside Park

Auditor seeks blocking Marquez Insurance in Illinois

Auditor of State John C. Billheimer asked Illinois Insurance Department to deny Marquez Insurance the right to assume policies from Indiana Mutual and Old Wayne and to reinsure policyholders on present terms. He cites deceptive policy conditions and potential fraud, noting Indiana Mutual would pay only 50 to 100 per thousand while a $4,000 policyholder in Ohio faced about 300 on death. The mortuary fund would dilute benefits as old policyholders age and funds are paid.

Ohi Billheimer

Commercial club banquet to feature M E Ingalls

M E Ingalls of Cincinnati will speak on The Future of Indianapolis at a formal Commercial club banquet Thursday evening attended by 125 members. Toasts will be given by T B Laycock D M Parry R G Mc Clure and John W Kern after the address.

Commercial Club M. E. Ingalls Cincinnati Big Four Railway Indianapols D. M. Parry R. G. McClure John W. Kern

Graduation Exercises at Shortridge High School

Arrangements for the graduating exercises at Shortridge High School in Caleb Mills Hall are complete. Coupons for reserved seats have been issued to class members, and admission is by ticket only. Seats not reserved after 8 10 p m. General admission ticket holders may sit in any available seat. tickets are available at the school office.

Shortridge High School Caleb Mills

Beache Clings to Failing Airship Over Boston

Lincoln Beache, San Francisco aeronaut, clings to the fragile airship after a successful Boston flight as its mechanism fails. He drifts toward the sea awaiting pursuit launches to overtake the craft and save him.

Scrippa-McRace Press Association Boston Lincoln Beache San Francisco

Funeral for A. C. Daily Attended by State Officials

Deputy Insurance Commissioner Cyrus W. Neal Frank Martin L G Rotha child Capt W H Hart and others traveled to Lebanon Thursday to attend the funeral of former Auditor of State A C Daily.

Auditor of State John C. Billheimer Cyrus W. Neal Frank Martin L. G. Rothachild Capt W. H. Hart Lebanon A. C. Daily

Mulberry Improvement Association Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state Thursday show Mulberry Improvement Association in Mulberry with capital stock of 3400. Directors listed include J. M. Sims D. H. Yendt H. W. Asterday P. V. Rich A. M. Yendt F. P. Gangwear and J. E. Combs. Bedford Home Tile Company Bedford increases capital stock from 75000 to 125008.

Secretary of State Mulberry Improvement Association Mulberry J. M. Sims D. H. Yendt H. W. Asterday P. V. Rich A. M. Yendt F. P. Gangwear J. E. Combs Bedford Home Tile Bedford

Trustees Deadlock Over County School Superintendent in Newton County

Kentland Ind June 6 After three days of voting and 340 ballots the five Democratic trustees backed W O Schanlaub while five Republican trustees split their votes among three candidates to avoid a tie. A dark horse female candidate was not supported amid strong party loyalty.

Newton County W. O. Schanlaub

Sopher Saloon License Case Heard In Supreme Court

Oral arguments began in the Sopher saloon license dispute after lower courts ruled the liquor license law unconstitutional. Attorney General James Bingham led the state against the Noblesville plaintiffs Shorts and Fertig. A crowded courtroom heard the state's case likening saloons to other activities barred on morals grounds.

Supreme Court Sopher Artman Christian Noblesville James Bingham Shorts and Fertig Bingham

Tudor Hall Commencement Held at Tabernacle Church

The 1907 Tudor Hall graduates were honored Wednesday night at Tabernacle Presbyterian. Rev. O D Odell gave the address, with Rev. Thomas Graham delivering the invocation. Principal Miss Fredonia Allen introduced a floral procession carried by young girls, listing graduates Jeanette Platt Beard through Edyth Bruce Wood.

Tudor Hall Tabernacle Presbyterian Church O. D. Odell Second Presbyterian Church Fredonia Allen Thomas Graham Jeanette Platt Beard Eula Josephine Clay Justine Randolph Cook Alice Black Fogas Helen Heywood Opal Katherine Husson Esther Elizabeth Johnson Edith Edna Matthews Edythe May Meeks Ethel May Mick Edith Frances Reynolds Agnes Stitt Ritchie Louise Fieser Robinson Edyth Bruce Wood

Boy Eats Lye Poison,in Evansville Child Fatality Suspected

Special to The Sun Evansville Indiana June 6 A two year old boy ingested concentrated lye while his mother was in a grocery store. Doctors fear the child will die as a result of the poisoning and seek immediate care and monitoring.

Evansville Ind John Hertel

Judge weighs validity of city fire ordinance case

Police court heard John C. Wright contend the mandate to equip his S Meridian street property with a rotary nozzle violates the fire ordinance as class legislation. Fire Chief C E Coots testified the adjustable nozzle is patented and sold by Glazier Nozzle Co, but others can make similar rotary nozzles. Judge Whadlon will decide if more than one firm makes the specified nozzle. warrants issued for Hollweg, Reese, and Volney T. Malott remain unserved.

John C. Wright S. Meridian St C. E. Coots Thomas'. Whallon Coots Glazier Nozzle Company Wright Hollweg & Reese Volney T. Malott Whadlon

Damaging Evidence Taints Boltz Postage Stamp Case in Court

In Fort Wayne federal court Fred C. Boltz a saloonist faced damaging testimony over possession and sale of stamps tied to a post office robbery. Witnesses described his character as bad and he testified about stamps from Pioneer Ohio poker winnings and sales to J W Kidd Co. He claimed ignorance of robbery plans as ex convict James Moore testified about framing the case.

Fred C. Boltz Fort Wayne Boltz Pioneer J. W. Kidd Company James Moore Elmyra Mick John Reagan

Peets Elected Second Vice Commander of Sons of Veterans

J. L. Peets, first assistant in the State Bureau of Statistics, was elected second vice commander at the state encampment in Bluffton. He plans to organize a Sons of Veterans camp in this city.

J. L. Peets State Bureau of Statistics Sons of Veterans of the State Bluffton

Neal family moves to Nashville for summer stay

Cyrus W. Neal relocated his family to Nashville in Brown county on Thursday and may make it their permanent home. Neal praises the climate as delightful and the surroundings as conducive to health. The family will remain there through the summer.

Cyrus W. Neal Nashville Brown County Neal

Alumni Meeting At Indiana School For The Blind

Alumni of the Indiana School for the Blind met in the assembly room for afternoon and evening sessions. Arrangements were completed for the Indiana Association for Progressive Education of the Blind gathering to be held from Thursday through Saturday morning.

Alumni Association of the Indiana School For the Blind Indiana Association For Progressive Education of the Blind

Last Social Meeting of the Social Institute

The last meeting of the year for the Social Institute was held in rooms on E Ohio Street opposite the Federal Building Wednesday night. The society, a practical philanthropic sociological group, has been active for more than two years.

Social Institute Ft Rooms E. Ohio St Federal Building

Pie Eating Contest Highlights Bazaar Night at St Josephs

A four day bazaar at St Josephs hall on E North St drew a large crowd Wednesday night. A pie eating contest for boys was a feature, with George Voss winning first prize and Russell King taking second.

St. Joseph’s Hall E. North St George Voss Russell King

Otsuka to Speak at Capitol Avenue Church Event

Naotaro Otsuka will deliver an address at the Capitol Ave M E church Thursday night on Japan and the People. Stereopticon views will be shown illustrating scenery and customs of the country.

Naotaro Otsuka Capitol Ave M. E Japan

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