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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1907

Page

3

Wall Street Stocks Open Into Decline Amid Broad Weakness

New York March 2 The stock market opened with general declines extending to percent in Union Pacific and Reading. Prices ended near the day’s lows after a morning with scant buying, as the trading element remained aggressive on the bear side. Government bonds were unchanged while others showed irregular activity.

Berippe-McRae Press Association New York Union -Pacific Reading

Cattle and Hog Prices in St Louis Market Report

Cattle receipts 400 steady with beef steers around 6.72 and stockers 41.75. Cows and heifers from 2.45 to 5.5. Texas steers 2.50 to 6.50, cows and heifers 2.90 to 40.00. Hogs receipts 3,000 five cents higher with pigs and lights 66.90, packers 6.65 to 7.00, butchers 5.95 to 7.10. Sheep receipts 300 steady natives 3.25 to 5.25, lambs 4.00 to 7.5.

ST. Louis Texas

East Buffalo Live Stock Markets Report

East Buffalo N Y March 2 cattle receipts steady veals and calves 4.00 to 9.50 sheep receipts 8000 lower choice lambs 7.49 to 7.55 cull to fair 5.27 to 7.30 yearlings 6.00 to 6.60 wethers 5.50 to 9.00 ewes 5.00 to 5.25 mixed sheep 6.00 to 6.50 cull sheep 2.50 to 4.55 hogs receipts 3400 5 to 10e lower Yorkers 7.35 pigs 5.72 to 7.45 mixed and heavy 3.80 to 7.35 Siena 6.25 to 6.75

East Buffalo Scrippax-WeRne Press Association N. Y Siena

Four Die As Passenger Train Collides With Special Train

In Waterbury Connecticut a head on crash on the Naugatuck division of the New York New Haven and Hartford line killed four crew members and injured many including Gov. Rollins Woodruff who escaped with minor injuries. The trains carried New Haven grange members and militia returning from a banquet. Officials say signal error likely caused the collision. both engineers died attempting to stop. Fireman Charles Carpenter and two engineers were among the dead. the other fireman remains unidentified. Governor Woodruff aided the injured with Surgeon General Hotchkiss.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Naugatuck Division Charles E. Julian New Haven State Militia Gov. Woodruff Hotchkiss William E. Fisher William Norton Charles Carpenter

Bridegroom Fled After Wedding, Detroit Man Missing

Rose Silverman sues for divorce alleging desertion by Lawrence Silverman a traveling man from Detroit whom she wed on April 20, 1944. She claims parental objections and his fear of his parents drove him to flee and she has not seen him since.

Rose Silverman Lawrence Silverman

Murder charge looms for Howland in Goshen shooting

Frank Howland of White Pigeon Michigan is in custody in Goshen Indiana and likely to face murder charges after allegedly shooting Charles Carroll of Elkhart three times. Carroll, a Lake Shore railway fireman, was wounded between Goshen and Battle Creek and is not expected to survive. Howland said he mistook Carroll for a burglar amid alleged troubles over Howland's wife.

Scrippe-McRae Press Association Goshen Ind Frank Howland White Pigeon Mich Chas. B. Carroll Elkhart Carroll Howland Lake Shore Battle Creek Wite

Live Stock Market Report Indianapolis March Hogs Cattle Sheep

Hogs receipts 3 500 cattle 300 sheep light demand local buyers absorbed offerings. Hog market declined this week with prices about 5 or 6 cents lower than last week. top at 7.06, most trades near 7.00. Cattle market quiet light trading, first grade stock firm but overall hit or miss. Sheep market steady all week with light receipts and unchanged prices. Traders split on outlook, some expect tighter supplies, others foresee continued arrivals.

Indianapolis

Ship subsidy bill passed in House after reconsideration

The ship subsidy bill was reconsidered and passed in the House 155 to 144. Subsidies range from 1.3 to 2.4 million dollars annually depending on service frequency, with routes including Atlantic to Brazil and Argentina, Pacific to Panama and Chile, and Gulf of Mexico to South America. Indiana delegation split largely along party lines. A western senator said the bill will not become law this session and conferees' report will likely be rejected by the Senate.

Atlantic Coast Brazil Atlantie Coast Argentina Pacific Coast Panama Peru Chile Gulf of Mexico South America Indiana Brick, Chaney Cromer Crumpacker Fosterverstreet Watson Dixon Gilliams Holliday Charles B. Landis Fred Landis Zenor Congress Senate

SCALDED BY MARY IN 1876 DIVORCE CASE FILED

Samuel S. Hitchcock seeks divorce from wife Mary citing scalding with dishes and coal bucket as causes since 1876. Four children over 21 years old.

Samuel S. Hitchcock Mary

Death of Pher son W. Pher son at Indianapolis Star building

Reporter Pherson died at City hospital after severe injuries from an attempted ascent of a freight elevator at the Indianapolis Star. He lost a leg after the accident and died from shock following the operation. He aimed to reach an upper floor and leaped onto the elevator as it rose, slipping and being crushed between the car and floor.

Indianapolis City Hospital Pherson

Milkmen Escaped After Dairy Contamination Charge

Ernest Dwyer a dairyman of McLainsville and D G Smith a Prospect street dairyman were arraigned in police court Saturday on charges of adulterating milk. Dwyer was tried first defended by Attorney Frank Seidensticker who showed the arrest stemmed from a city ordinance of 192 which limited officer jurisdiction to city limits. City Prosecutor Boutfield moved to dismiss both cases and they will be rearrested under a newer ordinance.

Ernest Dwyer McLainsville Snelby St D. G. Smith Prospect St Dwyer Frank Seidensticker Boutfield Smith

Chicago Grain Prices Fall Across May and July Contracts

Scripps-McHae reports Chicago grain markets with May and July wheat down about 4 cents, corn off around a fraction, oats mixed, and futures closing lower. Provisions also weak with May pork at 16.30, lard 9.60, ribs 9.20, and local receipts listed for wheat, corn, and oats.

Scripps-McHae Press Association Cihcago

Cincinnati Live Stock Cattle and Hog Prices Report

Cincinnati March 2 cattle receipts 317 slow butcher steers extra 5.25 to 5.35 good to choice 4.50 to 6.15 calves 7.75 to 8.00 hog receipts 120 steady good to choice 7.06 to 7.15 mixed packers 7.00 to 7.10

Cincinnati Serious McRar Prean Association

Cattle and Hogs Receipts Steady Amid Chicago Market

In Chicago on March 2 the Scripps-McRae brokerage notes cattle receipts at 160, steady. hog receipts 12,900 with prices down up to 10 cents for some grades. Light hogs 6.70 to 6.90. rough 5.70 to 6.80. mixed 6.35 to 7.00. heavy 6.90 to 7.00. pigs 6.10 to 6.70. Sheep receipts 1,000, steady.

Scripps-McRaebresas Association Chicago

Pork market and dairy prices report from New York

NEW YORK March 2 Pork-Mess markets quoted at 18.50 to 19.25. Lord Western steam spot 9.95. Tallow city 64 to 64.75. Butter creamery extra 33.84. State dairy tubs finest 31.32. Ergs White fancy 29. Western tse. Cheese full cream 14.15.

Tgsebine Vream Neistrom New York Pork—Mess Lord Western Steam Spot Western Tse

Chicago Produce Prices From March 2

Chicago market notes list eggs at extra, butter extra three cents, poultry prices with turkeys at zero, chickens and ducks near two to three cents, geese at a small markup and cheese Twins four cents. Prices quoted per dozen for eggs and by item for other goods.

Chicago Secrippa-McRae Press Association

City Grain Market Prices and Inspections Report

Grain prices for wheat corn oats and hay listed with bid offers by grade and month. Includes inspections by grade, car counts, stock in store figures for March 1907 to 1908 and weekly flour output figures.

Exonerated Gilman Family in 1906 Murder Case

Montgomery county grand jury says Dana Gilman murder on November 20 1906 was not the fault of Collins Gilman and Mrs Leah Gilman and declines to indict them. Jury wraps up findings in Dayton Ohio.

Collins Gilman Leah Gilman

Trouble of the Hannas in New York conference

Mrs. Dan Hanna and her Cleveland lawyer James Hoyt head to New York for a conference on Mrs. Hanna s reported troubles with her husband the late Senator Hanna s son. They plan Atlantic City to New York transfers over residence dispute. If divorce, incompatibility will be alleged in Cuyahoga county court.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Cleveland, O Dan Hanna James Hoyt Cleveland New York Hanna Atlantic City Hannas Cuyahoga County

Anderson's Postmaster Nomination Sent to Senate

The president today sent to the senate the nomination of H. P. Hardie to be postmaster at Anderson Indiana.

Anderson Scripps UciHtne Press Association Washington Senate H. P. Hardie Anderson, Ind

Senate backs 18 pension agencies nationwide

Washington March 2 the senate by 62 to 1 vote ordered conferees on the pensions bill to insist on keeping 18 pension agencies in operation across the country.

Scrippa-Mestine I'recas Association Washington Senate

Legal Battle Over Mrs Eddy Wealth Shapes Sharp Case

George W. Glover leads a high profile challenge against Calvin Frye Albert Farlow and others at Pleasant View alleging they exploited Mrs Eddy and diverted her wealth. The suit portrays Eddy as a pawn amid a cabinet crisis while detailing alleged letters and a disputed will. Glover seeks access to funds and truth in a nationally watched dispute.

Pleasant View Calvin A. Frye Albert Farlow Joseph Armstrong Irving T. Thompson Irwin C. Knapp Stephen Chase Edward A. Kimball Herman Hering Louis Strang Mrs. Eddy Concord 8. D Glover Frye-Farlow William E. Chandler United States New Hampshire Chandler John W Mrs Eddy

Will and threats surround late subject's statements

The record notes accusations that a will was stolen and a new will created later placed in a strong mace. She feared a southern gift of a fine team of horses might end her, and she worried someone aimed to harm her. A relative recalled Mrs Live thinking Mr Live was honest.

South Mr. Live

Well-Dressed Thief Robs Hotel Cash Boxes

A well-dressed thief robs cash boxes of hotel stenographers and operators, taking $113 so far. Victims include Anna Weise at Denison, Grace Meyers at Hotel English, Ihe Ferarah at Bird Transfer desk, and Emma Resse at Claypool. All losses occurred while desks were unattended as a well-pressed stringer was seen nearby. Two detectives have spent two days on the case without an arrest.

Narah Bird Transfer Company Chaypool Emma Resse Claypool Joss

Ditch digger crushed to death by dirt fall

Special to The Sun Evansville Ind March 2 Robert Freuwald of Perry County was crushed by dirt falling on him while digging a ditch and died from his injuries.

Evansville Ind Robert Freuwald Perry County

Circle To Meet Monday In Roberts Park M E Church

The Queen Esther circle of Roberts Park M E church will meet with Mrs Isabella Rodenberger at 416 EF Norn St Monday night at o clock.

Queen Esther Roberts Park M. E Isabella Rodenberger Norn St

Senate Advances Sunday Baseball Bill to Print

The Sunday baseball bill moved in the Senate on Friday and was ordered printed. Two committee reports surfaced, with Farber not signing either. The minority report to postpone was defeated 20 to 2 amid ministerial lobbying, while many supporters pushed for immediate printing.

Senate Farber T. T. Moore Kling Caving Roemer Carl Woo Orndorf Bland Will Woo Durre Kistler Rent Bingham Bowser Cox Dourre Forkner Huge Kimbrough Koetine Mecaluin Mevain McDowell Mess Insdorf Flood Parks Patterson Selger Ranke Roemler Shafer Slack Slotsenburg Carl Wood W. S. Wood

Indianapolis Plan to Override Veto on Public Safety Pay Bill

Officials announce a campaign to push the Billingsley bill past the governor’s veto to raise Board of Public Safety pay from 6 to 1 400. Passage is hoped near session end. Hanly veto cited grounds of uncalled for raise, but supporters claim personal animus toward the Bankwalter administration influenced the action.

Indianapolis Administration Billingsley Board of Public Safety Hanly Bankwalter

Ventilators Installed In State Senate And House

Ventilating fans began operating in the statehouse Friday to expel bad air from both chambers. Four pilasters had been prepared for ventilation since construction, but no suction fans were installed until this session. Dr Hurry secured funding and the devices were activated, producing a noticeable effect.

City Record for a Day Names and Estates

Listings of births with names and addresses, marriages, and numerous property values. Includes pneumonia and tuberculosis deaths and health notes, plus several real estate transactions across multiple streets and avenues.

Dividend Declared by State Life Insurance Directors

State Life Insurance directors met Friday night and decided to declare the regular annual dividend for the coming year, deferring action pending legislative influence on preliminary term insurance. They say abolishing term insurance could bar dividends for three years. A Saturday meeting will review new by laws. Auditor Dilsheimer notes O L Vanlaningham’s oral exam may not occur as he will not permit dictating terms.

O. L. Vanlaningham Dilsheimer Mr. Vanlaningham

Reporter Lobbied Doorkeeper Warns Off Town Correspondent

Doorkeeper E Wintrode reported Friday that a well known correspondent for an out of town newspaper was warned to quit lobbying on the house floor. The man was allegedly found red handed lobbying against the anti theater trust bill and told he would be barred if found again. The incident will be forwarded to the newspaper's publishers amid strict congressional rules that can ban a reporter from the press gallery permanently.

Congress Washington

Geiss Bill Killed In House Vote By 48 to 38 Margin

Representative Otto Geiss saw his theatrical trust bill fail in the house by a 48 to 38 vote. The measure aimed to curb alleged combilation. Chief opponent Representative Thomas Slimp drew Geiss’s ire after remarks Geiss said were driven by revenge tied to Geiss’s opposition to a $177 saloon license bill.

Geiss

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Blood Cure Record

A testimonial filled advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for bad blood eczema and scrofula. It cites 40 366 testimonials in two years and features C C Bailey of Champaign Illinois describing marked improvement and full cure after three bottles.

Hood C. C. Bailey Champaign

Roberts Park Choral Society Cancels May 8 Concert

The Roberts Park Choral Society cancels the May 8 date with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra after Conductor Edward Taylor learns Madame Schumann-Heink will not be in the quartet. The Creation will be performed at the church instead. Ganz recital moves to Wednesday night and Stainer's Crucifixion on Good Friday. Season ticket values will be honored with ticket exchanges between March 3 and 7.

Choral Society Chicago Symphony Orchestra Rudolph Ganz Pianis Stainer Roberts Park Cehured Caleb Mills Hall Wll Edward Taylor Pennsylvania St

Denounce Brother Eldo Krauss Sentenced in Break‑In Case

Eldo Krauss received a $1 fine plus costs and 90 days in the workhouse after criminal charges for breaking into his sister Jennie Moore’s home at 1494 BE. Souch st and stealing a mandolin reportedly linked to his sister’s illness. He sold the $20 mandolin for $2.49. The sister testified against Krauss despite the family relation.

Mando Ii Wrauss

Fight to stage Young Corbett versus Jimmy Britt in Reno

The Young Corbett and Jimmy Britt bout is confirmed to be held in Reno Nevada with a $15000 purse split 60 to 40. James Edward and Willis Britt will travel from San Francisco to Reno to settle final arrangements with weigh in at 13 pounds and a 3 o clock start. The bout is expected the last week of March.

Reno

Poseyville Editor Sworn Posey County Treasurer

Special to The Sux reports Joseph Ft Haines editor of the News Poseyville Indiana has been sworn in as Posey county treasurer replacing the late Fred Morelock.

Evansville, Ind Joseph Ft. Haines the News Poseyville Ind Posey County Fred Morelock

Obliging Marshal Helps Suspect Escape in Newark

Roy West, 19, wanted for burglary, escaped from Marshal Robinson in Waverly on March 2 after the handcuff bracelet was loosened. West slipped the restraint, leaped from a carriage, and vanished into nearby woods, with the marshal yielding to the complaint about the cuff.

Waverly. O Roy West Newark Marshal Robinson West

Child Death After Swallowing Acid Incident in Petersburg

Special to The Sun from Petersburg Indiana reports a child of George McNee aged several years climbed a chair, reached a bottle of carbolic acid on a mantel, ingested the contents and died shortly after. Authorities described the accident as a tragic domestic mishap with immediate medical response. The incident highlights household chemical safety and mourning within the McNee family.

Petersburg Ind George McNee

Girls Organized for the Crusade spark fund drive

The Young Women's Christian Association began a campaign Saturday to raise 190000 for a new home at 329 Pennsylvania Street. Three committees coordinate the effort with A A Barnes chairing the Citizens' committee and Miss Cynthia Meyer directing the Ladies' committee. Hiram Brown oversees the Men's committee and Miss Mary S Dunn aids in the movement with a daily noon meeting at 22 N Meridian Street.

Pennsylvania St Y. M. Et A Citizens’ Committee A. A. Barnes Cynthia Meyer Hiram Brown Mary S Dunn YY. W.C. A

Attorney Henderson Attacked After Metzler Acquittal

Negro attorney W E Henderson who aided in the Metzler murder acquittal was egged while riding a North Illinois streetcar to his home at 2626 North Senate Avenue. The assault occurred at Twenty first and Illinois streets Thursday night. no capture of attackers was reported.

W. E. Henderson Arthur ¢’. Metzler Albert Carver N. Senate Ave N. Ulinois-st Twenty-first Unois-sts

Desperate lover kills sweetheart then shoots himself

In New York March, John-stay killed his 15-year-old sweetheart Verona Zargo after she chose another and then shot himself. His wound, described as not serious, left locals stunned as authorities investigated the tragedy.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York Verona Zargo John S-Tay

To Owners of Bad Breath Trial Package to Prove It

A promotion targets bilious breathers and indgestion sufferers with Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges. It promises to absorb odors, stop belching, purify blood and skin, and offers a free sample by mail from F. Min Stuart Co at Marsan Mich. The ad urges readers to request a sample to entice a future purchase.

Stuart Uniter Stuart Co Stuart Bidg Marsan Mich

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