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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Irregular Amid Berlin Rumors

New York March 7 The stock market opened irregular with Reading 2% lower, then down 3 points and up 1% from the low. Canadian Pacific fell 7% while Steel common St. Paul Erie and Smelting dropped 1% Amalgamated and Anaconda advanced. Trading nervous with little demand from railroads or big operators. Atchison fluctuated from 95 7 8 bid to 9 9 7 8 14 per share, later rising above 14. Arbitrage sales estimated at 20 000 shares, mainly Pacific Steel and Atchison. Government bonds unchanged.

New York Reading Canadian Pacific Steel Common St. Paul Erie Smelling Amalgamated Anaconda London Berlin Atchison Infon Pacific, Steel Stock Exchange

Grain Market Prices and Inspectors Reported in Billing

Commodity prices listed for Wheat Corn Oats Hay show bids by grade and color with through billing notes and several revisions. Inspectors tally cars by grade and type, including mixed lots and rejects, across wheat corn oats hay with detailed counts and totals.

Roosevelt in Lead Over Third-Term Question

Senator Depew of New York and Representative Clark of Missouri spoke at the warehouse visit, weighing the third run issue. Depew said the president will likely secure the nomination and be elected if he is nominated, while Clark voiced strong opposition to a third term.

Depew Ark Clark Uld

Striking Trainmen Recruits Dismissed in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on March 7 under Chief J. C. Harper of the Pennsylvania Railroad System 500 men hired for visible service were dismissed by telephonic order. The move followed a settlement of differences between the Pennsylvania and its train crews with concessions on both sides. The anticipated schedule increase is estimated at 2 million dollars annually.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Cincinnati J. C. Harper Chict Pennsylvania Railroad Sysem Macinnati Harper Pennsylvania Pennvania

Oil Trust Ouster Suit Trials Move to St Louis

In St Louis, four circuit judges ruled the Oil Trust ouster case brought against the Standard Oil Company and John D Rockefeller must be held there for trial. The action targets Rockefeller Rogers and Flagler era magnates and 70 defendants including 61 corporations linked to the New Jersey-based oil conglomerate. The decision, written by Judge Walter H. Dunn, addresses where legal residence may be found among the defendants.

Scrippa-McRae Presa Association Louis Stan- Oil Company John J. Rocker St. Louis Flagler Fies Company of New Jersey Companion

Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis Hogs Steady

Indianapolis March 7 hogs 4000 cattle 1000 sheep 100. Hog market active and steady near yesterday's figures with light supply. Top at 7.12? and most trades 7.10 to 7.12. Cattle market steady, demand centers on prime butcher stock with light supply and few first grade. Sheep steady with strong demand for prime stock. thin stock slow. Quotations list various weights and qualities with prices.

Indianapolis

Indiana Union Traction stock under selling pressure

Local securities report shows Indiana Union Traction stock weakening as selling pressure persists. On a sale of 3 shares the bid fell one point and the close saw the ask about one percent under yesterday’s quote. Union Traction common slipped slightly while preferred and calls showed minor changes. Market conditions remain steady with healthy demand for active issues.

Indiana Union Traction Union Traction Common

Cattle and Hog Market Reports From CICINNATT O March 7

Cattle receipts total 298 with prices steady. Butcher steers and calves show higher top values around 5.40 to 5.55 for a range of grades. Hogs receipts 2,537 down 19 cents, typical good to choice hogs range 7.60 to 7.25 with mixed packers near 7.10. Sheep receipts 295 strong with extra lambs around 7.90 to 8.1 and ewes at 5.15 to 5.3.

Cicinnatt. O Lambs

New York Produce Prices Reported for March 7

New York market notes show pork Mess at 18.00 to 18.75 per unit, lard Western steam spot at 9.75, tallow City country at 6 to 7 cents, butter Creamers extra 31 to 32 cents, slate dairy tubs 20 to 30 cents, eggs White fancy 22 to 28 cents, western 18 to 14 cents, cheese Full cream 13 to 13.5 cents.

New York Western

Market Prices for Oats, Hay and Straw Reported

The listing shows corn at 46 and 50 cents, shelled oats at 43 and 4i, sheaf oats at 15.07 to 18.00, straw at 6.50 to 6.86, miller price 13.00 to 15.00, hay Timothy at 1.00 to 20.00, clover 15.00 to 17.0, and mixed hay 17 to 19.00. It reflects regional commodity price quotes and varied grade ranges.

Tifec Seminal Hay Timotha

St Louis Live Stock Market Report

Scripps McRae Press Association from St Louis Missouri dated March 7 shows cattle receipts at about 10 stockers and feeders trading around 3.60 to 4.15, cows and heifers near 70 to 90, hog receipts about 7.00 with pigs and lights 5.60 to 3.40, butchers around 8.90 to 7.00, natives at 3.25 to 5.50, and lambs 4.28 to 7.60 with mixed values across categories.

St. Louis Scripps-McRae Press Association ST. Lotis

Deep Frooding Led To Tragedy Of Frank Long

Witnesses described Frank M. Long as jovial and capable yet increasingly moody and unbalanced before he shot Dr Ephraim Chessman on Dec 30. He confided to Milton Haynes that his wife favored Chessman, sparking fear and jealousy. Haynes, Williams and Finnegan testified to Longs troubled behavior and the strain of the alleged affair.

Chessman Long Samuel H. Wilson Hayt Ave Ephraim Chessman Milton B. Haynes Mr. Haynes Haynes Dr. Cheseman Dr.Chessman Longs Williams & Schiorser J. R. Williams William Finnegan

Grain futures rise as May wheat leads gains

Chicago grain brief notes a soda water boom in the pit. May wheat up to 76 3/4 cents, July 75 3/4 to 76 1/4 cents. corn up about 1/4 cent, May 47 1/4 to 47 1/2, July 46 1/2 to 46 3/4. Oats higher. hog products up 2 to 10 cents. May pork 6.40, lard 9.62 to 9.65, ribs 9.10. Local receipts listed for wheat, corn, and oats. May wheat closed 76 3/4, July 81 40, No. 2 red winter 75 1/2 to 76 1/2. May corn 41 1/4 to 41 1/2, July 46 1/2 to 46 3/4, No. 3 yellow 43 1/4 to 42 1/2. May oats 42 1/2 to 42 3/4, July 37 1/2 to 38 1/4, No. 2 white 43 1/4 to 44 1/4.

Chicago Board of Trade

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Markets Report Chicago March 7

Cattle receipts 5,500 steady with prices from 4.25 to 6.90 for prime beeves and 3.00 to 3.25 for cows and heifers. Hogs receipts steady with prices from 4.50 to 7.10 for various classes. Sheep receipts steady with native and western grades quoted from 3.65 to 7.65 for lambs and sheep.

Scripps -McHuerens Chicago Marea

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices From Scripps-McHae’s Association

Pittsburg Pa March 1. Supply light steady Choices 5.70 to 76.00 prime 3.50 to 15.65 Sheep supply fair stomachs Prime wethers 5.45 to 5.85 good 6.00 lambs 5.44 to 7.70 Hogs receipts steady Prime heavy hogs mediums and heavy feeders 7.49, market yorkers and pigs 7.40 to 7.45 overall prices listed with inconsistencies from economy notes.

Pittsburg Scrippse-McHae Pees Association

State police power and moral law in repeal debate

A gubernatorial address condemns repeal of a moral enforcement law. It argues the state must enforce its laws to curb vice, gambling, drunkenness, and immorality, warning that repeal would empower saloons, brothels, and crime in cities with 250 000 people. It urges careful reconsideration to avoid short lived public pressure.

Irs Menefees Winlows

Birds Lovers Convene in Connersville March 21 22

The tenth annual Indiana Audubon Society meeting will be held March 21 and 22 in Connersville High School assembly hall. Music by Connersville students. Indianapolis figures William Wooller, Amos Butler, and others will lecture on bird neighbors and Indiana schools. Friday features geology talks and bird studies with speakers from Indianapolis and Richmond.

Ana Audubon Connersville William Watson Wooller Indianapolis Amos W. Phitler Irvington Society Sarah Cerven Indiana Roll McBride Roda Selleck S. Blatchles Stp The Audubon Society Amos W. Buter Tndianapd D. W. Dennis Richmond Ho Ti Wilson Frankln Robert S. Tirelor Fort Warne Charles FE. Wein Tndianapolis George S. Cottmen Fred Silters Trndianapolis Flower A. Howe Woliam Watson S. Ratliff Richemond Wo. Major Shelbyville A.W. Butler W. W. Woollen Prod Sillery Florence A. Howe

Insanity Convalescent Case At Oceanview Inn

August J Toall of Olver avenue was examined for insanity after neighbors complained of his washing habit and hygiene. He bathed up to forty times daily using a large scrub brush, and protested the cook’s neglect at the inn. Justice of the Peace suggested delaying Ball’s detention until relatives could be consulted.

Mr. Ball

Robbers Hold Up Moscow Campus and Kill Police Sergeant

A daring robbery at the university left the campus shocked as armed men threatened all present and demanded money. They fired into the air and fled with 20 000 dollars, killing a police sergeant encountered at the door before escaping.

Slere Sevetr Porcep

City Birth Records and Addresses for Local Families

City birth entries list Eliza Skaggs at 1138 Chadwick Street and many others with parent names and street addresses. The record also notes illnesses and ages such as fatty degeneration of the heart in Kate Meatrix and gastritis in Weedman, with numerous property repairs and dwellings mentioned in the surrounding area.

Kate Meatrix Pia Vances Anne Shields Jobar Pre Iimenta Louis Sebastian Weedman Bais Coteard St Sears S. Staute

Expensive convention expenditure declared by disbursing officer

A disbursing officer for the constitutional convention released a statement showing a total expenditure of 50.40. The document notes that printing costs were a sole item of expense related to the March session and identifies the responsible officials and charges.

Guthres Okia Maren

Bethlehem man dies after shock during court suit reading

A Bethlehem man collapsed and died as a judge or clerk read a legal complaint in court. The incident occurred while papers naming the defendant were being presented, and witnesses described the sudden collapse and heart-related symptoms before he died.

Bethlehem Mares

La Follette Plan Sparks Support Amid Campaign Push

A fragmented dispatch notes Marvni Nace reports senators and supporters seeking broader cooperation. The piece mentions La Follette as a central figure driving momentum and calls for closer alignment with party directives to secure election progress and policy aims.

Railroad chief presented with diamond ring in ceremony

George Lowell, longtime general superintendent of the Monon, was honored with a four diamond ring by colleagues as he moves to the top post at the Detroit Toledo and Bronton and Ann Arbor railroads.

Monon Detroit, Teledo & Bronton Ann Arbor Olemyios

Reading Railroad Fight Over Frick Backed by Wall Street

Wall Street rallies after a volatile session driven by news that Henry C. Frick may control Reading railroad, aligning with E. H. Harriman. Prices opened lower with Reading and Canadian Pacific off 3 to 4 points, then recovered as buying interest grew. Bear sentiment remains, but some brokers note increased fresh buying while odds of a steady market persist.

Henry C. Frick E. H. Harriman Reading Railroad Frick Hartman Reading Canadian Pacific

Senate approves bill for two more Marion county judges

The senate passed house bill No. 458 providing two additional superior court judges for Marion county. Senators argued the court is behind workload and three judges are insufficient. The vote was 35 to 0 on Thursday.

Senate Marion S Coants Marion County

Perilous ride on cake of ice ends in rescue

Seven year old Elmer Linellies floated on a six by six foot cake of ice several miles down the Delaware river. Ice water lapped his ankles as the thin ice benumbed him and he could not stamp or swing his arms for warmth. A Philadelphia, Va., policeman rescued the nearly frozen boy last night.

Oll Elmer Linellies Delaware River

Woodard Recommitted After Insanity Plea

John W. Woodard, veteran lottery agent, was re committed to Julietta Insane asylum after appearing on petrolaresns charges. Judge J OAL Pritchard suspended commitment if he left town, but Woodard returned and was seized at the Imperial bar selling lottery tickets. He sold $2 to Patrolman Henry Deiner who was sent to arrest him.

John WT. Woodard Julietta Insane Asylum Woodard J. Oal Pritchard Pritchard Hee Wet Imperial Bar Henry Deiner

Quail and waterfowl bill advances in senate with limits

A senate vote 51 to 1 approved a house bill changing hunting laws. It lowers daily quail bag from 24 to 15, limits three day hunts, bans waterfowl from April 1 to September 1 and restricts certain waterfowl pursuits to daylight hours. Woodcock closed Jan 1 to July 1. residents may hunt on their land without license. licenses cost money with part used to stock quail and prairie birds. squirrel season July 1 to October with no bag limit.

Purity in Election Bill Fails in Senate

A house bill forbidding corporate funds for campaigns failed in the Senate for lack of a constitutional majority. Senator Wistler urged pure elections and corporate expense sharing with individuals. The measure may be walled up again.

Wistler

Spooner denies Minnapolis report on Hill roads post

Senator Spooner told reporters in Washington that he never accepted a 1884 offer to be general counsel for the James F. Hill roads and has had no recent contact with Hill. He stated there is no truth he will leave the Senate for such a position.

James F. Hill

Sorenson testifies on land syndicate in Oregon sale

George Sorenson of Portland took the stand in the hearing led by Representative Roger Hermann. He portrayed a conspiracy in the purchase of vacant Oregon school lands, saying some lands cost $1 and others were given or obtained for the price of a glass of beer.

Oregon

Retired U S Army general Jesse Motee arrives in Washington

Back to Greencaste, Washington, General Jesse Motee, a retired U S Army officer, has arrived from the Philippines where he led the military department of the Visayas at retirement age. He is accompanied by Mrs. Lee and will soon travel to Greencastle, Ind., his old home, to reside.

Washington Marely Jesse Motee U.S Jos Philippines Communds Military Department of the

Danville to seek license for saloon under new law

Special to The Sun Danville Ind March 7 two citizens will ask the county commissioners at the April term for retail liquor licenses. Danville has had no saloon for ten years due to the blue-sky drug store ban. A blanket remonstrance is being circulated but not widely signed.

Danville Ind

A Bucolic Romance Sees Man Promoted On Denny Farm

Harvey Flamm, a hired man at the Denny farm in Pike township, was promoted on Thursday to work the farm under a partnership plan. Marriage Clerk W. F. Berner issued the papers and Justice of the Peace H. B. Stout made it binding by pronouncement. The bride is Josephine Dean, widow of the groom’s former employer.

Denny Pike Townsiia W. FE. Berner Justice of the Peace Stout Flamm Josephine Dean

Sweeney's Motors proposes concrete track auto lines scheme

The text notes T. Sweeney may implement a plan to build and run motor lines with automobiles on concrete tracks. The senate approved a house bill allowing such companies to condemn land for right of way, similar to railroads and interurban lines.

T. Sweeney Crete Senate

John Dillon Injured in Jasper Sidewalk Incident

Jasper Indiana March 7 Republican congress nominee John E F Dillon who ran two years ago will likely be crippled by injuries from a sidewalk sip incident last week. The event occurred in Jasper and details indicate a serious accident affecting his ability to campaign.

Jasper Ind John EF. Dillon

Indiana Senate passes retaliatory insurance bill in 32 to 5 vote

The bill, approved Thursday, says Indiana companies operating in other states receive the same treatment as foreign firms doing business in Indiana. The measure aims to equalize regulatory treatment across borders for insurers engaging in interstate commerce.

House Senate Indiana

Swank Spends Inheritance Then Ends Life In Butler

Special to the Saw reports in Butler Ohio that John Swank aged 40 after spending an inheritance of 5000 dollars died by suicide yesterday evening, shooting himself through the head. The event follows his receipt of the funds.

Butler John Swank

Remains Found Near Buckeye Street Cemetery

Workmen digging a ditch on Thirtieth Street near Buckeye Street unearthed two skeletons lying side by side. The remains, a man and a woman, were located near the old McIlvain cemetery, abandoned about 122 years ago.

Thirtieth St Buckeyest McIlvain

Robbers Loot Masonville Bank in Nighttime Heist

Robbers damaged the Farmers' Savings Bank at Masonville this morning and escaped with 3000 dollars after a pistol fight in the dark with citizens. A small cache of 500 dollars was dropped while crossing a wire fence. no injuries were reported.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Davenport Farmers’ Savings Bank Masonville

Chicago Produce Prices in Scripps-McRae News Service

Chicago markets list butters creamery extra 3c per unit eggs extras 18c cheese Twins 4c poultry turkeys 10c chickens 11 2 c ducks 12 4 c geese 6 7 0 per dozen.

Chicago Scripps-McRre Prean Association

South Dakota Divorce Bill Passes Senate

Special to The Sun reports Pierre March 7 that a state senate bill requiring one year residency in the state and three months in the county before filing for divorce has passed the senate. Hearings will be in open court and supporters say the law kills the divorce industry that has grown distasteful to South Dakota residents.

Pierre House Senate South Dakota

Man Burned to Death in Accident at Home

In Marion Tud, Henry Forties, a former policeman, accidentally set his clothes ablaze with his pipe while alone at home, dying from the burns. His wife had left to fetch groceries and found him dead upon her return.

LeTippe-McRae Presse Association Marion Tud Mareh T Henry Forties

Visiting the Queen Cripna Prean Association

London march 7 every precaution known to Scotland Yard is being taken to guard the Dowager Empress of Russia who arrived here to visit her sister Queen Alexandra accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Wales met her at the station

London Scotland Yard Empress of Russia Queen Alexandra Prince and Princess of Wales

Senate amendments to Web Woodnll depository bill concurred

The house approved changes to Representative Web Woodnll's public depository bill on Thursday leaving only the governor's signature needed to enact it. Republicans view the bill as satisfactory and proceed toward final action.

Senate Web Woodnll House

Dinner for 25 Women at Indianapolis Pool Hotel

Mrs. Elizabeth Beardsley wife of Senator Beardsley hosted a luncheon for about twenty five Indianapolis women at the city pool hotel on Thursday afternoon.

Elizabeth Beardsley Senator Beardsley Indianapolis Cit Pool Hotel

Congo Free State Declares Sovereign Nation Status

James G. Whitley, Congo Free State consul general, rejects U S claims on Congo rubber concessions. He states Congo Free State is sovereign and may grant concessions without American authorization, and asserts no immediate exodus of Africans. He denies U S or other powers have rights over Congo domestic affairs.

Congo Ocean

Iron Bar Fight At Board of Trade Building

John Foster a contracting plaster at the Board of Trade building on Ohio and Meridian streets created a disturbance on Thursday while intoxicated. George Mack allegedly assaulted Foster with an iron rod after Foster's abuse escalated, with bicyclemen Hull and Rodemacher placing both men under arrest.

John Foster Board of Trade Foster Hull Rodemacer

Arrest of a Pope-Waverley guard after labor dispute clash

Ed McIntire a Pope-Waverley guard guarding workers struck William J. Flagger at 219 N Arsenalave during a Thursday confrontation. Bicyclemen Flail and Rodemacher joined as officers briefly arrested McIntire for assault and battery.

Ed McIntire Pope-Waverley Company Strik William J. Flagger Arsenalave Flail Rodemacher MelIntire Flagger McIntire Liberty

Wed in a Blizzard Marriage Across Boundary Line

Elmer Olson and Agnes Johnson were wed in a fierce blizzard at the Wisconsin boundary. Olson held a marriage license from the wrong state, so the couple crossed the river by sleigh and tied their vows despite the raging storm.

Scripp McRae Press Association Iron Mountain Mich Elmer Olson Agnes Johnson Wisconsin Olson

Conference to Come Over County Treasurers’ Salary Bill

The house refused to concur in senate amendments to Representative Gus Greiger’s county treasurers salary bill. Conference committees were appointed in both branches to negotiate an agreement. The bill would largely raise salaries of all county treasurers statewide.

House Senate Gus Greiger

Prairie fires devastate Texas pasture losses rise

Fort Worth March 7. About 15000 acres of fine pasture burned across Concho county. Henderson and Wilson ranches suffer the heaviest losses. Over ten miles of range burned in Glasscock county. Dry conditions tame western Texas as prairie fires run rampant.

Fort Worth Tex Concho County Henderson Wilson Glasscock County Texas

May Buy Road Bonds

A senate approval followed a house bill extending life insurers investment scope to include gravel road bonds. The measure broadens eligible securities for life insurance companies, potentially affecting local infrastructure financing.

House Senate

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