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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

4

Fairest Daughter of the Southland Stricken in Paris

Louisville mourned after Col W Ialueman announced the death in Paris of Lizzie O Haldeman youngest daughter of Editor and Mrs Haldeman on her 22nd birthday. The Sunbeam was beloved in Louisville and Kentucky for her gracious smile and generosity, cherished by the newspaper guild and public figures alike.

Southland Pari Louisville Col. W Ialueman the Times Courier Journal Ixentucky South Miss Haldeman Sunbeam

Boston Gets Cranston Trade Sparks National League Interest

MEXMVURS Tenn June 17 The sale of the first Southern league baseball player to a major league club for 1910 delivery is announced by Bill Cranston second baseman and leading batter who says he has been traded to the Boston Nationals in exchange for Catcher Hall and an outfielder plus money if Cranston proves himself in the National League.

Mexmvurs Tenn Bill Cranston Boston Nationals Hall Cranston

Mullin Loses First As Philadelphia Triumphs

Philadelphia yesterday ended Mullin's long winning streak by defeating Detroit 5 to 4. Detroit led early on weak fielding and timely hits, but Philadelphia struck for six hits in the sixth and seventh innings to secure the win.

Mullin Philadelphia Detroit

Rebecca's Triumph Play By Holy Angels Group

Rebecca's Triumph will be presented by the members of the young ladies' guild of Holy Angels church Washington lodge No 117 M A F O Friday evening June 18 at Colfax hall 320 N Meridian street.

Rebecca Young Ladies' Godality Holy Angels’ Church Washington Lodge Colfax Hall N. Mewidian. Street

Wall Street Opens With Moderate Weakness On Realizing Feeds

Wall Street operations show moderate opening weakness as traders realized on Wednesday’s decline. Senate action on wood pulp duties and overnight developments dampen securities in industrials. Amalgamated and Anaconda fall over 1 point while United States Steel weakens and rails carry mixed tone before morning recovery.

Senate Indus United States Reading Rock Island Wabashes

Indianapolis Produce Exches Egg Butter Markets

Indianapolis Produce Exchange notes eggs and butter prices with brief market wording. Readings reference local trade activity and commodity quotes without stated figures or dates.

Hogs and Cattle Trade Mixed in Indianapolis Market

Indianapolis June 17 receipts show 8000 hogs 2100 cattle 500 sheep, up from a week ago but down on hogs and cattle from a year earlier. Select hogs steady to 10c lower. top at 8.20 with most good hogs 7.40 to 8.00. Cattle quiet with fat stock prices down about 1.00 per 100 pounds. calves softer. Sheep and lambs arrive in fair demand for local trade.

Cincinnati Steaday Lembs East Buffalo N. Y Yerker Pittsburg Hoss Eaaereeres Ees

Indianapolis Wagon Market Prices in Oats and Hay Mix

Market notes from Indianapolis listing corn sials oats and hay types with price ranges. Items include Shelled Oats at 62 cents per bushel, Sheaf Oats at 14.15 dollars, Timothy at 16 to 17 dollars, New Clover 10 to 12 dollars, Mixed hay 14.60 to 16 dollars, Wheat Straw 6 dollars to 7.7 dollars, Oats Straw 7 to 7.50 dollars. Rouse LGros notes Kentucky Avenue as source.

Milan Panama Chicago Ann Thomson Wire Pal Gi Indianapolis Rouse Lgros Kentucky Avenue

Progressive Club to enter campaign and organize

The South-side Democratic Progressive club held its regular meeting at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Ray Street. It will not back any one candidate until after nomination, then become a permanent club. Next meeting is Tuesday night and a strong organization is anticipated.

Capitoll Avenue Ray Street

Experts Review Gomes Books In County Clerk Office

County Clerk Quill reported no major shortage found in the file clerk Robert Comer’s accounts after his bond was set at 2000 for embezzlement. Experts continue examining the books in the clerk’s office, with an estimated shortage not expected to exceed 500.

Quill Robert Comer Grand Jury

Sox Triumph in Morning Loss for Boston Americans

The White Sox defeated the Boston Americans 9 to 2 in the morning game. Chicago batted well against Burchell and Schlitzer, each side totaling nine hits. Boston committed five errors at ill kept fielding while Bunker Hill day celebrations drew visitors to town as excursions.

SOX Boston White Sox Chicago Burchell Schlitzer Ilmp Bunker Hill

Joys of Camp Algonac Outing on Beach Surges

Photo of campers at Camp Algonac with The Sun in 190 year. They wait in the surf for the Tashmoo to meet the big steamer. Visitors will be rowed and tossed by waves twice daily. Campers enjoy Coney Island like sea sport as steamers approach, with Algonac village and ferry launch visible.

Camp Algonac Coney Island Algonac Mexico Cho Angel Port Huron Wallaceburg Canada

Public Utilities Debt and City Franchises Debate

The discussion centers on bonds and stock held by trustees tied to a city utility contract. A $699,000 mortgage now threatens stockholders if interest is missed, contradicting the expectation of an unencumbered dividend. The piece argues for strong public regulation to prevent perpetual charges and promote fair returns while condemning promoters who burden the public.

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Bookwalter’s Contract Sparks Public Outcry

A fragmented quote argues against supporting Bookwalter amid alleged contract violations harming the people and innocent shareholders, warning that endorsement could unleash harmful consequences and enable a train of evil results.

Bookwalter

Township funds questioned in Mendenhall and West case

The Mendenhall and West era faces scrutiny over $23,000 in misused funds found by Expert Handy. Proposed repayments include $1,810.65 to township accounts, with calls for grand jury action and court recovery. Trustee Schroeder leads a drive for financial corrections and accountability across Center township and Woodruff Place Indianapolis.

Marion County David A. Tullis W. B. Cooper West Mendenhall and Center Township Township Woodruff Place Indianapoli Indianapolis Schroeder Mendenhall Henry Seyfried Hooton Handy

Trustees Eyes Private Audit Find Their Books Sound

Report mentions trustees Mendenhall and West predicting an external audit would confirm their books as correct after their accounts were set for examination. The note suggests prior confidence amid ongoing review by an unnamed expert.

Mendenhall

Eleven Freed by Action of Grand Jury Opinion

The grand jury reported at noon Thursday to Judge Pritchard returning 15 indictments and recommending the discharge of 11 persons. The shooting of Attorney Samuel W. Dowden remains under investigation. Discharged: William Parker David M. Gerard James Hilliard Alice Walker Henry Edlin C. H. Bermiss Walter Johnson Henry C. Jackson Charles MccCullen Gormice Corbett Samuel Gattker.

Grand Jury Pritchard Criminal Court Samuel W. Dowden William Parker David M. Gerard James Hilliard Alice Walker Henry Edlin C. H. Bermiss Walter Johnson Henry C. Jackson Charles MccCullen Gormice Corbett Samuel Gattker

Paul Gall Sued for Possession of Cash Box

The National Cash Register company sues Paul G Gall in circuit court for possession of two cash registers valued at 1245 dollars allegedly retained at his cigar stores. The suit seeks the registers and 10 dollars damages. Gall faces 5000 dollars bail for appearance before the federal grand jury on alleged collaboration with Max Emmerich in funds from Capital National Bank.

National Cash Register Company Egainst Paul G. Gall Gall Federal Grand Jury Max P. Emmerich Capital National Bank

Stick of dynamite found near saloon shed

Detectives investigate source of a stick of dynamite with a long fuse found under floor of a shed behind Charlies Stretsch saloon at 601 S East Street. The explosive was turned over to patrolman Houlihan after workers uncovered it Wednesday afternoon.

Charlies Stretsch S. East Street Houlihan

Meats and Lard Prices From Local MarketListing

Sugar cured hams and various cuts listed with prices per pound or quantity. Includes Roc or skinned hams, English style hams, boiled hams, breakfast bacon, sugar cured bacon, melted beacon, fresh pork, and fresh hams with figures such as 184 16c, 1s2 18c, 214q728c, and 214 22c.

Appointment of Dr Kent Wheelock to state optometry board

Gov. Marshall instructed executive clerks to issue the commission for Dr Kent K Wheelock of Fort Wayne to the state optometry board amid objections from optician societies. He says the objections arise because Wheelock knows too much and expects the issue to be settled by the courts while Wheelock plans a strong fight.

Gov. Marshall Kent K. Wheelock Fort Wayne State Optometry Board Opticians Gov Marshall Wheelock Dr. Wheelock Fort Warne

Weighmaster on Trial for Defrauding Buyers

Joseph J. Fournace a weighmaster at the city haymarket on Kentucky avenue went on trial in criminal court charged with obtaining money under false pretense by issuing false weight checks to wagon drivers. He conspired with the drivers to divide the money, and was defended by Attorneys F Benry N. Spaan and W T. Brown.

Joseph J. Fournace City Haymarket Kentucky Avenue Fournace Fbenry N. Spaan W. T. Brown

Indianapolis Grain Prices Show Wheat and Corn Variations

Grain prices across Indianapolis and Toledo reflect fluctuating wheat and corn values. Wheat No 2 red track $1.46, June $1.40, July $1.1242, August $1.054, while corn white and mixed varieties show through billing adjustments and assorted prices per bushel. Hay and timothy values listed, with inspections detailing car counts. Toledo reports cash and future Wheat and Corn figures for June 17.

Indianapolis Tohec Tae Btige Sige Hay Timothy

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