Stock Market Slips In Early Decline Then Recovers
The market opened lower with Northern Pacific Reading Northern preferred and Canadian Pacific among the fallers. Amalgamated and Pennsylvania dropped 1 to 3 points while trading later showed some recovery as large bankers supported prices and the market regained some depth in afternoon trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ops-McRae Press Association
Vo York
Ana
Reading
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Amalgamated
Pennsylvania
Shorts
Union Pacific
Local Securities show steady demand at morning stock exchange
Attendance at today’s local stock exchange set steady, with quotations established by consent. Few changes noted as demand remains healthy. most issuers hold firm, resulting in limited trading volume. Prominent names include American Central Life, American National Bank, Columbia National Bank, and several railroad and utility stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Ock Mfg. Co
Hastern R. R. Com
Wks
Jubpital National Bank
Antral Trust Co
Irons’ Savings Deposit Co
Lumbia National Bank
Tmers’ Trust Company
Eral Union Surety Co
W. & Wab. Val. Trac. Co
E Brewing Colana Hotel Co
Hotel Co
Jana, National Bank
Guar. & Loan Co
Ana .Rust Co
Eastern R. R
Trust Co
Rchants’ National Bank
Tel. Co
Ople
State Bank
Market prices for grains and hay in old wagon lot
Market figures list corn at 48 a3e shelled oats 45 a6c sheaf oats 16.0 18.00 straw 86.5008.00 Miller 13.00 15.00 hay Timothy 18.00 420.00 clover 716.00 17.00 mixed 17.00 19.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Young Couple Seeks Marriage License Despite Age
Jarence Senior aged 17 appears with a girl of the same age and asks for a marriage license. The license clerk cites the law as inexorable, denies the request after affidavits of parental consent fail to satisfy conditions. The girl later claims the law allows a 13 year old with consent, but clerk refuses again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarence Senior
Pany
Berner
Islays Wrecker of Home News Flashes
EL RENO Oklahoma March 18 W R Ken a cornice maker shot five times and tied A Newall a confectioner Rhea popped over and put out the fire in Newall s clothing and then stepped out the street and surrendered to the chief police saying I would kill any man so ruined my home
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EL Reno
Okla
W. R. Ken
A. Newall
Rhea
Ewall
Fines for liquor men in Nicholon law cases
Five saloonkeepers were arrested Sunday and pleaded guilty Monday in police court, except Max Kiefer who asked for a Friday continuation. Fined were Thomas Scanlan of 49 English avenue, Andy Zinkard of 2347 Western street, David Lawrie of 50 Massachusetts avenue, and Charles Campbell of the Hotel English barroom, each fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kiefer
Shelby
Hose
Thomas TD. Scanlan
English-ave
Andy Zinkard
Wenth St
David Lawrie
Massachuetts-ave
Charles Campbell
English
Reward Offered in Dog Poisoning Cases
E B Rankin of 4 East Market Street reports three dogs poisoned in his neighborhood including his own, as a poisoner labeled deadly and active in spring and fall. A $50 reward is offered for arrest of the person responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Rankin
E. Market St
Hog and cattle market report from Indianapolis dated March 18
Receipts show hogs 3000, cattle 1000, sheep 50 with hogs down 5 cents from Saturday. Top hog price $6.90, most trading $6.80 to $6.85. market closed quiet. Cattle weak with steer prices slightly lower. large Monday supply, western stock heavy, native stock under pressure. close quiet and easy. Sheep steady with fair demand for good to choice stock. hog and cattle tone dominates the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Market Prices and Dairy Text From New York March 18
Scripps McRae Press Association reports pork dressed at 18.00 to 18.5 cents, lard Western steam spot at 4.10 to 7.20, turkey dressed at 12 to 18 cents, chick ens 10 to 18 cents, fowls 10 to 14 cents, ducks 8 to 9 cents. Butter creamery extra 29.40, state dairy 28.4 cents, cheese full cream 14 to 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Mcline Press Association
New York
Taliow
Pittsburg Cattle and Hogs Market Report
Pittsburg pa March 18 cattle receipts 14 loads down 5 percent choice 5500 800 prime 5650 665 sheep receipts high prime wethers 901 25 6076 lambs 6005 2 hogs receipts 49 lots lower prime hogs 7100 mediums and workers 7150 pigs 7000 good mixed higher
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Pittsburg
Chicago grain prices slip on morning losses
The bottom price for wheat was reached this morning with further declines of about 1/8 to 1/4 cent. May wheat at 4 1/4, July 4 1/2. corn weaker with May 419 1/2. oats down to 41/2. May pork and lard prices listed with local receipts of wheat 22 cars, corn 9 cars, oats 43 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippsa-Mchkse Preas Association
Chicago
Toyota4ac
Tiga Tic
Sttte
May Park
Flammarion Claims Soul Can See and Hear Across Distances
Paris reports Camille Flammarion the famed astronomer writes in a French magazine asserting the soul exists independently of the body and survives death. He cites evidence of distant influence between souls and mental communication supported by cases, and predicts future studies into afterlife and immorality. He promises a detailed account of incidents showing transmission of thoughts and psychic currents.
Chicago Market Prices Report March 1 1931 Livestock and Hogs
Chicago receipts show cattle at steady to higher with prime leeches at 5.75 to 6.90 and cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.25. Hogs totals reach 43 000 with prices from 4.66 to 6.03 for light to rough. sheep and lambs also listed with native and western grades and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Exchange prices from Chicago market report
Scripps McHae Press Association reports Chicago market totals for items including Butter Creamers at 29 cents, Cheese Twins at 142715c, Poultry Turkeles chickens at 18%4c and ducks at 12% cheese, and cheese at 0.00 to 7.50 per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McHae Press Association
Chicago
Eiggs
Extra
Ise
Irish Day Parade and Night Concert Draw Huge Crowds
Indianapolis celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a downtown parade led by Maurice Donnelly and an evening Tomlinson hall concert and ball. Mayor Charles A Bookwalter presided while speakers included James Graham and Father Traverse. The event drew hundreds from out of town and featured top performers such as Antoinette West and Charlotte Louise Callahan, with 200 couples dancing to Montani Brothers orchestra after the program.
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Indianapolis
Ireland
Order of Hibernians
Tate
Tomlinson Hall
Palace
Irish Republic
Minnie Donnelly
Erin
Columbia
Maurice Donnelly
Charles A. Bookwalter
Bookwalter
James Graham
Springfield
Father Traverse
Fairmount
Ind
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of Hiberniains
Knights of Columbus
Graham
Patric
St. Patrick's Day
Antoinette West
Charlotte Louise Callahan
Carl H. Morris Barytone
Andrew Smith
Edward Cappell
Mary Egan
Montani Brothers’ Orchestra
Denison
Market Report from Cincinnati Hogs and Cattle Prices Decline
Cattle receipts at Cincinnati totaled 166 with prices 15 to 16.5 cents lower. Butcher steers and hogs show declines. hogs 2.00 to 15 cents lower, top grades around 6.50 to 7.0. Sheep and lambs stronger with lambs at about 8.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St Louis Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
In St Louis Missouri on March 18 cattle receipts reach 1,800 with beef steers around 5.25 to 5.80, Texas steers at 5.80, hog receipts total 7,000 with prices from 6.10 to 6.85, and sheep receipts about 2,000 with natives from 3.50 to 5.50 and lambs 4.00 to 7.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Texas
Grain Prices and Carload Totals From Market Report
The report lists wheat, corn, oats, rye, and hay prices and car counts. Prices vary by grade and quality with numerals and billing notes, and totals show several carloads for white, mixed, and yellow grains plus timothy and clover hay.
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Timothy
Hay
Prairie
Hughes Crisis Tests New York Governor Hughes
New York Governor Charles E Hughes confronts a senate demand to remove Otto Kelsey state superintendent of Insurance. Hughes calls Kelsey grossly incompetent while Kelsey rallies machine support and hires top lawyers as the senate committee prepares to hear the case Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Kelsey
Albany
WN. Y
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
Appeals In July At State Tax Board Schedule
The State Board of Tax Commissioners outlines its July schedule with multiple hearings in April for telephone electric street interurban and steam railroads, followed by executive sessions. The second session starts July 12 for 12 days to hear appeals from last session, then July 15 for 10 days to address county board appeals and state real estate valuations. District meetings with Commissioners Parks Martian and John Wingate run over two weeks.
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Express
County Boards of Review
Parks Martian
John Wingate
Various club events scheduled in Indianapolis city
The Indianapolis Historical society met at Mrs. Hugo Fischer’s home. Jota Social club plans a Friday card party at Bellefontaine hall. Foresters hold a card party at 633 S. Delaware. A. D. Streight Circle meets Tuesday at 2 pm. Hollister Hive Easter fair March 30 at Pierson’s hall. Woman’s Alliance of All Souls’ church had a literary meeting. Holy Cross Dramatic society to present the Merry Cobbler at the German house in April. Unity Charity club to host a Tuesday card party at 1031 N. Illinois. First New Thought club hosts noon Tuesday meetings at 41 Talbott block. Sherman Council Y.M.I. open meeting Monday at 615 St. North. Capital City Circle to celebrate sixth anniversary Monday at Druids hall. Protected Home Circle to initiate class next Tuesday at Knights of Columbus hall. Inland City Lodge 374, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, to hold first annual ball April 12 at Tomlinson hall. Canton Indianapolis No. 6, Patriarchs Militant, I.O.O.F., moved to new armory at Sixteenth and Alabama. Woman’s Home Missionary society held mite box opening and tea at 1326 Brookside. Iroquois club held membership banquet Saturday at Grand hotel with speeches by Lot Lee and L. H. Mummert. Four more streetcars added by Indianapolis Traction and Terminal. Ladies’ Social Circle of Martha Hawkins society to hold Easter tea at Mrs. Arthur Jordan’s home.
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First New Thought Club
Talbott Block
Sherman Council
St. North St
Capital City Circle
Druids Hall
Knights of Columbus
Inland City Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Tomlinson Hall
Canton Indianapolis
Patriarchs Militant
Sixteenth
Alabamasts
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
Howard-place
M. E. Church
Brookside Ave
Iroquois Club
Grand Hotel
Lot Lee
L. H. Mummert
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Martha Hawkins Society
First Baptist Church
Arthur Jordan
Safe Broken at Doug Case Livery Barn
Police cannot locate suspects after thieves broke into the safe at 38 W Chest Friday night, taking 135 dollars amid damaged inner door. outer door may have been unlocked. Nearby, Nellie Reed reports purse theft of 10 dollars from her handbag, Nora L Jones loses 2 dollars. no arrests.
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Doug Case
W. Chest
Casey
Nellie Reed
Lindenst
Nora L. Jones
Thaw accused of coercion and theft in Paris affair
The testimony details alleged abuse by Harry Thaw against Evelyn Nesbit in Paris and London, including beatings, threats to kill, enforced letters, drug use, and removal of jewelry and gowns. Witnesses discuss detectives, Thaw’s control, and motions in court filings with lists of items taken and the accuser’s injury.
City Council May Not Act on Coliseum Funds
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter seeks an extra appropriation of 22000 for the proposed coliseum and city offices but Monday reports indicate the council likely will not act. Finance Committee chairman Warry Rouse said no report would be issued, and the stalemate between the mayor and council remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bookwalter
Warry Rouse
Verdict Fixes Miller's Leg Loss at 590 Dollars
A circuit court verdict held Claude Miller entitled to 590 dollars for the loss of a leg after an injury while crossing a Big Four track. His foot caught in a frog. a train passed, severing the limb and leading to amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Miller
Miller
City Record of Births Marriages and Buildings
A city record lists births for Harry and Jessie Wheeler and others with addresses such as 120 E Vermont and 1909 Barth-ave, then a list of deaths including Ella House and Mary Hamilton King with causes like hypostatic pneumonia and empyema. It notes multiple marriages among residents and details building permits for several properties with addresses and costs.
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Harry and
Jessie Wheeler
William and
Mirtha Watson
Vermont St
Arthur
Katie Powers
Christine Eikman
Barth-ave
Elsie Golder
Kentucky-ave
J. E
Daisy Nicholson
Barney and
Lena Pickler
Twenty-ninth-st
W. G. and
Banihan
Charles W
Grace Heckelman
N. Ritter-ave
Tilton
Della Collier
Mulberry St
Ella House
Walnut St
Mary Hamilton King
Thirtyfirst-st
Nathaniel C. Huffiner
City Hospital
Josephine Schaf
Bradley
Twelfth-sts
Annie L. Walker
Fort
Gale-st
Mirtha E. Pratt
New Jersey
Mary C. Wilson
N. Noble-st
la Grippe
Albert Hitzelberger
John Faulhaber
Jtowa St
Surrender Gertain Amid Indiana Insurance Talks
Auditor of State John C. Billheimer and life insurers meet in Indianapolis to discuss demands to abolish special contracts and predated policies. Companies seek to avoid public notice and criticism, with many already ceasing contested forms and others to decide at board meetings. Deadline set for April 1 to signify intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Billheimer
Indiana Life Insurance Companies
Auditor of State
3000 Miles by Wireless From Pensacola to Point Loma
The navy wireless telegraph division reports a successful transmission from Pensacola Florida to Point Loma California covering over 3000 miles. Captain E K Qualtrough called it the greatest distance reached on this side of the world and said distances will soon be overcome despite intervening mountain ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Pensacola
Via
BE. Qualtrough
Washington Navyard
Week of political and sports events across nations
The week covers a railroad summit with President Roosevelt and President Mellen, Taft sailing for Panama on March 24, the Moyer Haywood Pettibone trial in Caldwell Idaho, Harvard vs Princeton in a debating match, a Boston amateur tennis championship with Gould defending, the German Reichstag adjournment on March 2, Von Buelow’s Easter at Rapallo, and a Cartagena meeting between King Alfonso of Spain and King Edward scheduled for March 23.
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Roosevelt
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Startford Railroad
Taft
Swittredge
Burton and
DeArmond
Panama
Columbia
Charles H. Moyer
Wiliam D. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Gov. Steunenberg
Idaho
Caldwell
Harvard
Princeton
Boston
Jay Gould
New York
Texhall Keene
C. I. Sands
Joshua Crane, Jr
Aussim Homer
J. J. Cairnes
Reichstag
Chancellor von Buelow
Rapello
King Alfonso
Spain
Edward
Cartagena
Rockefeller Gift Or City And Nation If Realized
A New York report cites a Rockefeller linked source predicting gifts totaling at least 50 million to New York City and 265 million to charitable and educational bequests. It claims the arrangements are tied to a forthcoming will and will broadly benefit residents nationwide through religious, educational, and charitable endowments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Rockefeller
Lakewood
N. J
New York
Hooton Called On In Rhodius Case In Marion Court
In Marion county probate court a motion for change of venue in the Rhodius permanent guardianship case was filed by Miller Shirley Miller for George Rhodius. Prosecutor Hooten objected to the filing pending legal review. The affidavit cites local prejudice and asks for a fair trial in a different venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodius
Miller, Shirley & Miller
George Rhodius
Margaret Zeigter
Merle N. A. Walker
Miter, Shirley & Offiler
Gemie
E.™ere RK. Hooten
Hooten
Walker
Tystire
George Tiedius
Marion
Teat
Steamer Jebba Goes Ashore Near Devonshire
The steamer Jebba sailing from Sierra Leone to Plymouth has run aground at Prawle Point the northern Devon coast. All 70 passengers were saved by rocket apparatus and hauled up steep cliffs. the vessel has broken apart.
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Afria
Thas
Prawle Point
Devonshire
Death Drawing Near For Ill Oliver Johnson
Oliver Johnson aged, ill for a week at 451 Central Ave, grows weaker as physicians say he cannot survive the day. He suffers from intestinal troubles and has not taken nourishment for many hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Johnson
Centralave
Johnson
Pioneer Samuel Johnson buried in Indianapolis life of 77 year old
The pioneer Samuel Johnson of Indianapolis died following a fall last Sunday at age 77. He lay in state at 2111 N Delaware St from 10 to noon, with private funeral at home. He co headed Johnson Bros hardware, later rebuilt fortune, survived by two sons William P. and Dr Samuel A. Johnson. He was a church leader, singer, and prominent Scottish Rite Mason and Shrine noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Johnson
Indianapolis
Delaware St
Johnson
Benjamin Harrison
Marion County
Johnson Bros. Hardware Company
Washington St
Mr. Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Murphy League
Mr. Jonson
Mystic Shrine
Knight Templars
Indiana Valley
Scottish Rite
William P
Samuel A. Johnson
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Local Securities
Aoe
Wagon ‘Market
Pnany
Islays
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Chicago Grain
Flammarion
Paris
Camille Flammarion
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Cincinnati Live Stork
City Grain
Will Hughes
Office
Secripps-McRae Preas Association
F Hughes
TAX Board
State Board of Tax Commissioners
The
Indianapolis Historical Society
Hugo Fischer
Jota Social Club
Bellefontaine Hall
Order of Foresters
S. Delaware St
A. D. Streight Circle
Woman's Alliance of Alll Souls’ Church
Holy Cross Dramatic Society
Unity Charity Club
Illinois St
Avenue
Thaw
Schloss-Katzeinstein
Thomas Cook & Sons
London
Cherbourg
Europe
Longfellow
Abraham Hummel
Jerome
Evelyn
White
Delmas
Hummel
Dudge—Morse
John FP
Anthony
Solomon Gorovitz
Ethel Mazo
Claude N. Ferguson
Ethel P. Barker
Reuben W. Adams
Alice Williams
Edward Johnston
Effie Scott
Chas
L. Klusman
Cora A. Haston
Grover C. Liter
Ira M. Snow
Percy Church
Nellie J. Whitaker
Albert H. McKay
Myrtle J. Parish
Wm. H. Smith
Louise Carter
Perry Warren
Martha J. Brandenburg
Elmer A. Redman
Benonia W. Hughes
Cash Murdock
Pearl Cody
Claude Blakeman
Belle Stout
Charlie Wier
Edith Opper
Roosevelt and Hazel-sts
Co. E. Hollingsworth
New Jersey-st
Charles W. Glenn
Warman
Washington-st
Charles Parsley
Olney
Twenty-seventh-st
Mary Bemer
Thirty First-St
Gertain
Surance
Secripps-McRae Press Association
Loma
Cal
Louisville, Ky
Monument Place
Jennie C. Benedict & Company
New York City
Young Men's Bible
Fifth-ave
Standard Oil Company
City of
For
Hooton
Odium
Plymouth
Eng
Jebba
Sierra Leone
Pioneer
Harrison
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