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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
10
In Helsinki on June 20 Finland reports a new Russian bill stripping liberties. Czars officials tighten control with daily police raids and house searches. Private residences ransacked, presses gagged, schools reoriented to bureaucracy, spies proliferate, and Russian officers lodge in barracks.
In Hartford City Indiana on Saturday an electrical storm shocked three children of Mrs. Howard Pyle aged 8 6 and 146 years though the baby lay unconscious for a period and officials feared it killed.
The steamship Beothic, chartered by Harry Whitney and Paul J. Rainey, departed South Boston carrying trinkets and gumdrops for an Arctic expedition. Capt. Bartlett led the Beothic and quipped they may not trouble to chase Cooke's records.
Transfers record shows several property transactions: Perry R Thrush to Frank Cones lot 27 Brown's southeast addition 40x137 vacant on E side Calvin street south of Bethel avenue for 1 dollar. Arthur V Brown to Edward G Kayser lot 35 Brown's East Meridian Heights addition 834150 feet vacant on west side Washington boulevard south of Fortieth street. Harry S Ingram to Sarah E Neely lot 205 Bradbury Co Southeast addition 40x125 improved on north Wade street west of Boyd street for 1400 dollars. John W Lovett to Oscar Anos et al lot 135 Robinwood addition 430x134 vacant on east Phipps street north of Thirtieth street for 150 dollars. Ellen Neal to John W Smith part lots 4 3 and G Cox sub square 11 2529734 feet improved on east Toledo street north of Vermont street for 1 dollar. Transfers total 39 with consideration 8635.20.
Peter and Charles Mayer, grandchildren of Marcy A. Pence, allege fraud and lack of testamentary capacity in the will presented. They filed a complaint Monday to prevent probate of the will in the probate court, contending it is not the last will and testament.
David Ryner a mechanic for the Prank Bird Transfer company repaired a taxi and tried it at 25 miles an hour on Delaware street. Motorcycle Officer Stone saw the run and Ryner faced police court Monday over the incident.
The Metropolitan Opera company held a Sunday night benefit in Paris for families of sailors lost on the submarine Pluviose and for Paris charities. President Falleren and cabinet members attended from the presidential box. The event netted nearly $40,009.
Glenn H Curtiss clipped ten and a half feet from his former short distance start record at the Louisville Times aviation meet. He rose from the ground 87 1/4 feet from the starting mark, surpassing a prior 98 feet record.
The United States case in the Newfoundland fisheries dispute opened before the international tribunal with former Senator George Turner of Spokane Washington presenting the arguments.
The Yale corporation annual reports from New Haven Conn on June 20 state that pure high schools, though not as strong as private preparatory schools for college preparation, still produce students who perform better in college.
City records show multiple births listing couples with addresses and newborns, alongside a roster of illnesses and deaths. Names include George Farmer, Cordelia. Stockinger. Robinson. Copeland. Clark. King. Smith. Nash. Beman. Garrell. Siddons. Calvin. Haller. Turner. Davis. Brantley. Haskett. Howell. Horton. Sleet. Goodnight. Gibbs. Johnson. McFarland. Yates. Griffin. Otis Smith.
The notice lists marriages between Andrew Habig and Hedwig K Gakatal ler, Granville T Powers and Emma Vertrit tenden, Linford Morgan and Lillian Willama, Fernandas Payne and Elizabeth A Jane way, Calvin C Buchanan and Edna M Mueller, William T Shipp and Avilla A Gwin, Janes E F St Claire and Grace Lively, Charles Bartholomew and van M Had, Herbert Fruks and Olaf Fraz, W C Havener and Katherine D Leahy, A J Brown and Katherine Bost.
A series of building permits shows Annie McShane repairing 322 Missouri street Ellen Dye repairing 1152 Bismark and Green Hagerman repairing 1848 Sugar Grove with modest sums. John Milner trustee repairs 126 East Court $200. Sturgeon to build three dwellings La Salle near Eleventh $10 500. Anna McFarren dwelling 1602 Naomi $1 000. Remaining items include barns additions sheds and other repairs with various small amounts.
Indianapolis reports receipts of hogs at 2,000 with prices about 10 cents higher, selling mainly at 9.60 as demand from outside buyers stays solid. Cattle values steady to higher with large marketings. sheep scant and lambs around 7.00 for new buyers as offerings remain light.
Chicago cash grain quotes show No 2 red wheat around 1.00 to 1.02 dollars with various No 3 and hard winter bids near 85 to 90 cents. Northern spring prices hover around 1.00 to 1.04 dollars with limited clear figures for other classes. Corn values for No 2 yellow and other grades appear fragmented with inconsistent figures.
Chicago June 20 reports show sensational crop damage in the northwest from extreme heat and dryness triggering an excited grain opening. Wheat, corn, and oats advance amid strong demand and short covering with provisions firm amid higher grain prices and investors' scramble.
June 20 New York market notes list pork fir m and lard prices with steady refined sugar and coffee quotes. Live poultry and dairy items show mixed demand with quoted ranges for butter cheese and bites in regional terms.
A compact list of bond names and identifiers including Atch., Chi., North American lines and rail securities. Entries feature ratings like 10134 Atch 4s and 9814 Read ing 4s, with percent indicators such as 100% and 10434. The compilation references multiple railways and utilities and consolidates various coupon and serial numbers.
Wall Street opened higher as bankers reportedly accumulate stocks in anticipation of railroad tariff legislation becoming law. Reading, Union Pacific, Steel, Southern Pacific and Amalgamated Copper lead gains, with Reading and Baltimore & Ohio among notable performers. Bond prices steady as market sentiment improves.
The clipping lists wheat , corn and oats quotes by grade and track, with prices ranging from 64c to 98c and notes on June July and August values. It also records hay inspections and totals for car shipments, including mixed and white categories and sample cars.
June 20 curb market reports list mixed quotes across commodities led by Standard Oil and American Tobacco with copper names such as Miami Copper, Chino Copper, and Ray Central showing varied fractions. Several odds and ends include Union Mine and Ely Central with small price slips amid shuffled bids.
HATLIFAK June 20 The steamer Hin dale ran aground Monday on Sable island and remains in a perilous position with danger to crew and vessel.
Finley Barrell reports wheat in Carrington North Carolina as stunted and below average with six inch heads. rain improves some local crops but soil stays dry. New York items note business contraction broadening, cotton outlook mixed, Congress adjournment expected, Albany and London markets firmer, and banking reserve concerns.
Chicago price bulletin lists butter at 25 cents per pound, eggs steady, cheese at 14 to 15 cents, potatoes varying 27 to 30 cents for old and new, live poultry fowls 1 cent, ducks 14 to 15 cents, geese 10 cents. Prices reflect steady market.
New York market report shows commercial bar silver at 53.33 cents per ounce, a small advance of 1/8 cent, with Mexican dollars quoted at £4. The update reflects modest gains in precious metals trading in late June.
An advertisement promotes Maclavia treatments described as pain and poison relief through the famous Mad Baths. It claims thousands have been cured and invites readers to send for a book from Br Kramer president of Kramer Ind.
Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners invites sealed proposals by July 6 1910 for changes and improvements at Public School No 26 at Sixteenth and Martindale. Plans are at R P Daggett and Company. Bidder must deposit 200 dollars with bid. failure to enter contract within five days after acceptance makes the bid bond forfeitable. One or more bids may be rejected.
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