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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open in Wide Decline Then Rebound

Wall Street opened with broad declines as Great Northern and Northern Pacific fell, Anaconda and Reading slipped, and United States Steel, Erie, Southern Pacific showed mixed moves. After midday a brief rally faded, ending the day 1 to 3 points below the prior close amid persistent unease.

New York Great Northern Northern Pacific Anaconda Reading Smelter and Amalgamated Copper United States Steel Common Erie Southern Pacific St. Paul London Pennsylvania Steel Union Pacific Shorts

Local securities slide hits Street Railway and Union Traction

A softer tendency in local markets developed as the local exchange triggered a downturn in several active issues. Street Railway stock closed at a new low of 112 and available at 11539, while Union Traction common finished at 32% and offered at 34. The rest of the list held steady with no sales recorded.

Union Traction Common

City Grain Market Notes and Volatile Wheat Prices

Wheat steady with No 2 red at 72 cents track No 3 red 72c No 4 red not quoted No 1 rejected 69c No 2 rejected 1 track March 75c April May 75c. Oats firm No 2 white 43c through billing 43c No 3 white fraction through billing No 2 mixed 42c No 3 mixed 42c Hay firm Timothy 418.25 No 1 timothy 18.00 No 2 timothy 10.75 No 1 heavy clover mixed 417.00 Inspections wheat No 1 rejected 1 car total 1 car. Corn No 3 white 32 cars No 4 white 1 car No 3 yellow 5 No 4 yellow 6 No 2 mixed 2 No 3 mixed 11 No 4 mixed 4 no grade 12 total 90 cars. Cars No 2 white 4 No 3 white 1 No 4 white 1 No 2 mixed 12 No 3 mixed 1 Rejected 1 total 20. Hay No 2 timothy 1 No 1 heavy clover mixed 1 No 1 prairie 1 total 2.

Timothy Prairie

Market Price Report For Meat Poultry And Dairy

New York markets record pork at 18.00 18.75 a hundredweight. Lard Western steam smot at 9.10 9.20. Tallow City 63 4 c. Pressed poultry lists turkeys 12 18c, chickens 10 18c, fowls 10 15c, ducks 1 2c. Butter Creamery extra 29 3fc state dairy tubs finest 2a 2c. Frees White fancy 22c Western 140. Cheese Full cream 14% lic.

New York Western Steam

Chicago Market Report Prompts Broad Price Deck

Chicago auction figures show cattle and hogs trading steady after receipts of 5.0 thousand cattle and 15.9 thousand hogs. Beef prices span from 4.15 to 6.90 for various grades, with feeders and canners listing 1.78 to 5.25, while sheep and lamb quotes run from 4.00 to 7.90 for native and western lots.

Cincinnati Live Stock Cattle and Hog Prices Steady

Cincinnati March 13 cattle receipts 150 steady with butcher steers extra blocks at 5.25 to 5.50 and calves extra at 8.50. Hog receipts 49 steady with good to choice from 6.95 to 7.90 and mixed packers around 6.85 to 6.

Cincinnati Scripps-McRae Preas Association

Recall SENSATION Zeiner Identifies Passehl Suspects

Jacob Zeiner, a cashier for the Indianapolis Brewing Co, testified at the county jail that Herman and Grover Passehl partly resembled the men who held him up two years ago. He said the smaller man looked very like one participant, while uncertainty remained about the second. The Passehli are under grand jury indictment for a prior hold up of Willem Sirk, a druggist, and were arrested by Detectives Kruger and Lancister after the incident near English Avenue and a Pennsylvania railroad crossing.

Jacob Zeiner Herman Grover Passehl Vine Mr. Zeiner Zeiner Indianapolis Brewing Company Einglish Ave Fennsyvlvania Willem Sirk Kruger and Lancister

Bucket shops closed under new Indiana law

E. F. Ruddick’s bucket shop in Columbus along with J. R. Thomason’s in Hope were closed yesterday. The operations halted due to a recently enacted state law banning bucket shops across Indiana.

Columbus Ind Ruddick J. R. Thomason Hope

Livestock Market Report From Indianapolis March 19

Indianapolis market notes show hog prices down 15 to 16 cents from yesterday with slow opening and fairly active later trading, range near 6.70 to 6.75, top at 6.80, demand outside weak. Cattle receipts light, better steers and butcher stock steady to firm, calves 25 cents lower, sheep and lambs steady, overall market quiet.

Indianapolis Ind Riis

St Louis Live Stock Market Report March 19

Cattle receipts 5,500 steady with beef steers 6.75, stockers and feeders 5.25, cows and heifers 2.65 to 5.25, Texas cattle 2.60 to 5.00, hogs receipts 9,500 down 0.27 to 0.70, best heavy 6.70, sheep receipts 2,000 steady natives 3.50 to 5.65, lambs 4.00 to 7.75.

ST. Louis Texas

Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report

Pittsburg Pennsylvania March 19 cattle supply light and steady with choice at 5.71 to 6.00 prime 5.50 to 5.95. Sheep supply light and steady with prime wethers 6.00 to 6.25, good mixed 5.60 to 5.90, lambs around 6.00. Hogs receipts light and slow with prime heavy hogs 7.19, workers 7.10 to 7.15, pigs 7.00.

Pittsburg

Chicago Produce Prices From March 19 Report

Chicago market brief lists eggs extras at 1 cent per dozen for extras, butter creameries extra, poultry prices for turkeys at 1 cent, chickens 1344 cents, ducks 1215 cents, geese 5.00 to 7.50 per dozen, cheese weighing in at twine 1434 cents per pound.

Chicago Scripps-MacRae Press Association Lextras

Fought For Mate Mrs Steiper Calls Ambulance For Drunk Husband

Mrs. William Steiper, fearing arrest, called the city dispensary when her husband, intoxicated, refused to return home. Dr. Hughes advised the drunk man to go home but he attacked his wife. Bert Marshall helped place Steiper in the ambulance and he was later jailed for drunkenness.

Louisa Bert Marshall Steiper

Growth of Costs in Horse Dispute Between Boerhardt and Macey

George Boerhardt bought Otis Macey a horse for 2 dollars and faced grief when Humane Officer Al Smith said the horse, valued at 25 dollars, must die. Eberhardt sued to recover 32 dollars and faced multiple venue changes through four justices of the peace, ending with Benjamin White of Broad Ripple. Accumulated costs reached 32.30 dollars with no trial yet.

George Boerhardt Otis Macey al Smith Eberhardt Justice Office Grant Hollingsworth Justice of the Peace A. R. Hutchinson Harvey B. Stout Macey

Safe battered in failed coal office robbery

Thieves battered the safe at the Gansberg Coal Company office on Shelby street and near the Belt railroad Monday night, but no robbery succeeded. A negro burglar was found at 865 East Nineteenth Street at 11 PM, entering by a back door and fleeing when confronted by Robert Carlin.

Gansberg Coal Company Shelby St Belt Rail Robert Carlin Mr. Carlin

Wheat and grain prices in Chicago market report

Wheat declined with May at 76 cents and July 74 1/2. corn rose with May at 45 1/4 to 45 1/2 cents and July 49 1/2. oats gained with May at 40 1/2 and July 41 1/2. Provisions fell 5 cents. July pork priced at 15.97. lard 9.12. ribs 8.92. Local receipts show 18 wheat cars, 16 corn, 2 oats.

Scrippa-McHira Press Association Chicago

Wasson's Easter Opening Enchants Shoppers in Full Bloom

H P Wasson & Co unveils a grand Easter display across all floors with flowers palms and foliage creating a conservatory effect. New York trained dress and millinery staff showcase latest French silks wool fabrics and hand-made undergarments as crowds flood the store for three day event.

H. P. Wasson & Co New York City

History making death of Marion county pioneer's life story

Oliver Johnson, who lived longer in Marion county than any other resident, died Tuesday at his home on Forty second street and Central avenue after nine days of peritonitis. Born November 20 1821 in Brookville Indiana he moved to the county in 1823 with his parents. He owned 40 of 160 acres bought in 1851 for about eight thousand dollars. Johnson rarely attended the old settlers meetings in later years but enjoyed recounting early days and Indian canoe sightings on Fall creek. He was a lifelong Democrat with no office held. Survived by a widow two sons Silas H and Frank P Johnson two sisters and two brothers. Burial at Ebenezer cemetery Thursday morning.

Oliver Johnson Central Ave Ebenezer Mr. Johnson Marion County Brookville Ind State Fair Grounds Pamelia Howland Johnson Fall Creek Silas H Frank P. Johnson Old Farn Hiram Haverstick Broad Ripple Hazekiah Ringer Lawrence van Buren Johnson Charles P. Johnson Topeka Kas

McAbes Seen Likely Reappointed as Factory Inspector

Friends of Daniel H. McAbes expect his reappointment as chief factory inspector by Governor Hanly, despite Congress member James E. Watson's alleged pledge to appoint William Blakeley of Shelbyville. G A R and labor groups apply pressure, with a decision expected soon after the governor returns from vacation.

Daniel H. McAbes William Blakeley Shelbyville

Fairbanks Delights Irish at Chicago St Patrick Banquet

Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks wowed the Irish Fellowship Club audience at the Auditorium in Chicago. He praised Irish people, stories, and culture, spoke of home rule, and argued Irish Americans have shown capable self government in the United States.

Irish Fellowship Club

Ovation Planned for Thaddeus Rich at Caleb Mills Hall

Hoosier artist Thaddeus Rich returns home and is welcomed with an ovation in Caleb Mills Hall Tuesday night. Public interest appears strong from seat sales, and Rich intends a carefully chosen program to impress his home audience.

Thaddeus Rich Caleb Mills Rich

Longtime Indianapolis merchant John Budd dies after illness

John Randolph Budd a 50 year produce merchant and church leader died at his Walnut Street home after a four year illness from apoplexy. Born May 22 1830 in Burlington County New Jersey he lived in Mount Jackson Westfield and Hamilton County before settling in Indianapolis. Survived by widow and four sons William George Shimer Rush plus several grandchildren a brother Reese Budd of Burlington New Jersey and a wide circle of church and community associates. Budd served on Trinity M E official board and led Acton Park Camp Meeting as superintendent for eight years.

John FR. Budd Sisly Walnutst Marion County Mount Jackson Westfield Hamilton County Indianapolis Trinity M. E Central M. E. Church

Stenographers Change at State Statistician Office

Miss Edith Foster, temporarily employed as a stenographer, left for Knox Tuesday morning and will later go to Tallahassee to work during the legislative session. Miss Pilling, also of Knox, has taken over her duties, and was one of the stenographers at the legislature.

Edith Foster State Statistician Knox Tallahassee Fla Miss Pilling

City Record of Births Deaths and Building Permits

A long list records births at various city addresses including Herman and Barbara Fellman and Julius and Mabel Fivecoats, and deaths such as James Smith and Edith Wright with ages and causes. Building permits cover numerous dwellings and additions with addresses and costs across multiple streets, naming contractors and property owners.

Herman Barbara Fellman Chestnut St Fred Anna Hildwein W. Downey St J. Ll Lorrce James Smith W. Sleventh-st John Fox Bright-st Vesta E. Davis Woodlawn Ave Archie Rice City Hospital Charles N. Johnson, Jr Stevens St Edith Wright Charles M. McClelland W. Walnut St la Grione Allen Hardy Fannie I. Munn Gentave John Wesley Booker Blackfordst Ola Lawrence Arbor Ave la Grippe

Limit on Hugging at Wonderland Dance Hall

Albert E. Whitehead, suing Wonderland Construction Co for 5000 dollars, claims a ticket taker Fred Shieldmyer struck him in the eye after a fond embrace with a girl at the Wonderland pavilion last August. The trial before Judge J L AltMaster began Monday. defense plans to prove Whitehead hugged in question while dancing. judge indicated favoring the defense during trial, and Whitehead moved to dismiss the suit.

Whitehead Wonderland Construction Company J. L. AltMaster Superior Court Fred Shieldmyer MizMaster

Boy of 13 Confesses Drunken Habit Before Court

Thomas Laffey admits to juvenile court that he drinks regularly, with the judge noting a weekly pattern. The boy asks to be confined to cure his habit, while authorities seek saloonkeepers’ names. Judge George W. Stubbs orders commitment to the Julia E K Work Training School.

Thomas Laffey George W. Stubbs Stubbs Julia EK

Loyal Legion Leader Meeting at G A R Headquarters

Col Thompson of Lafayette prominent in G A R and Loyal Legion circles visited the G A R headquarters at the statehouse on Tuesday. He is expected to be selected commander of the Indiana department of the Loyal Legion for the coming year.

Col. Thompson Lafayette Loyal Legion Statehouse Indiana Department of the Loyal Legion

President Fights for Federal Rail Oversight Debate

The president urges national supervision of railroads as states push bills, arguing federal action could spare railroads costly lobbying and conflicting laws. Rail magnates fear state measures and seek quicker federal statutes, with conferences at the White House and more to come. The outlook is grim nationwide, with the president seen as the sole potential savior.

Charles S. Mellen New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad White House Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Washington

May Hurt Railroad Bonds Policy Shift In Washington

Washington says the administration contemplates a major change in its financial policy that could remove railroad bonds from gilt edged status. The move would contrast with ex Secretary Shaw and possibly alter the handling of public deposits and circulation. Cortelyou, as treasury head, weighs the acceptable securities, while no final decision is announced yet.

Shaw J. P. Morgan Atlantic Roosevelt Railroaad Cortelyou

Indiana tests new Hungarian quail for restocking

The Indiana Fish and Game Commission will trial Hungarian quail to bolster restocking. Earle received three pairs from Ulm Germany via Julian Mohr, noting the birds are larger than Indiana quail, more prolific, hardy, and cold tolerant. About 160 dozen American quail have been released with good results. further Hungarian stock is being tried due to failures of southern and eastern quail.

RE. E. Earle Julian Mohr Ulm Germany Marle Hungary

Thirteen Shortridge Entrants for YMCA Meet

Thirteen Shortridge athletes will enter the YMCA meet Friday night at Tomlinson Hall. Events include high jump by Scott Morrison, shot put by Gavin Miller, 44 yard dash by Henderson Hendricks, half mile by Jeffries Dick Bosson, one mile by Clayborn, 30 yard dash by Lucien Segar Elmes. Physical Director Jones praises both high school and college entries and is preparing handicaps.

Shortridge Tomlinson Hall Scott Morrison Gavin Miller Henderson Hendricks Jeffries Dick Bosson Clayborn Lucien Segar Elmes Jones

Journal Preparation Begins for Senate Proceedings Volume

Charles Lane as assistant secretary starts work Tuesday to prepare the senate journal for publication. The volume records all season proceedings and, when printed, reaches about 2,000 pages.

Charles Lane Senate

Commander III E R Brown Stricken By Severe Grip

Commander III E R Brown, state commander of the G A R, is confined to his home in Monticello Indiana with a severe case of grip.

E. R. Brown Monticello, Ind

Riddell Lectures Open With Question Box At Tomlinson Hall

Christian Endeavor Union resumes Riddell lectures in Tomlinson hall with a lively question box. Audience heard about new thought, Dowie, Thaw, heredity, auto suggestion, and the path from Adam to Christ. The speaker outlined regeneration as recognizing sin and the need for spiritual change.

Riddell Christian Endeavor Union Tomlinson Hall New Thought Movement John Alexander Dowie Mary Baker Eddy Dr. Quinby

Initiation Steps in a Religious Lecture Series

The text outlines four steps of repentance belief baptism and water washing away sin, followed by recognizing and receiving the Holy Spirit to retain divine life. Tuesday discusses The World's Redemption and Wednesday covers Love's Paradises Regained in the context of marriage, ending with a wedding in high life.

Lord Jesus Christ

Label totals reveal vast Budweiser print run of 1906

A 1906 report shows Anheuser-Busch bought 544 980 000 Budweiser labels from United States Printing Co. weighing 634 783 pounds. End-to-end the labels would span about 22.91 miles, or around the globe 25 935.71 miles, stacked would tower 23 66 00 miles high, printing with multi color runs.

Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association United States Printing Co Cincinnati Ohio United States Printing Company Anheuser- Busch Brewing Association Globe Rome New York Chicago Anheuser-Busch Anheuer-Busch Brewing Association

Censuring Row Erupts as Council Debates Portteus Resolution

Indianapolis city council clashes over a lengthy Portteus resolution attacking Gov. Hanly and the Indianapolis News while opposing a park funding bill. The measure is tabled and later struck, and Portteus’s Ellemberger woods ordinance dies. A heated adjournment follows amid partisan animosity.

Cil J. Frank Hanly Indianapolis News

Back to the Hills as Napier Daughter Reunites

Rosa Napier is returned home to the Kentucky mountain area after a case in Marion county jail ends in a suspended sentence for Jeff Smith. Smith, accused of breaking in to abduct her, is fined one dollar and costs and released with promise to wait for the girl’s return. The couple’s plans hinge on Smith obtaining a divorce from his current wife.

King’s Mountain Cumberlands Rosa Napier Jeff Smith Snentucky Mountain Sam Napier Chit Kealing Smith Gosh Marion County Kentucky

Incorporations Filed for Four Indiana Companies

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list four new firms. The Lake Canning Company of Like shows capital stock 34 000 with directors John C. Hanes John C. Jolly Michael Tremper Leonidas H. McCoy Scintyler C Ferguson George L. Parks and N. E. Palmer. The Shelby Wood Working Company of Shelbyville has capital stock 5 900 with directors John J. Riser A J Clark Berry Brynon and J T Inman. The Manufacturers' Club of Terre Haute shows capital stock 10 000 with directors H C Brox W Lily L Pettyjohn I W Richardson L R Whitney and D C Worsham. The Sailors' Packing Company of Kak9 mo has capital stock 15 900 with directors Hamilton M Sailors Homer P Sailors and Walter J Dixor.

Secretary of State Lake Canning Company John C. Hanes John C. Jolly Michael Tremper Leonidas H. McCoy Scintyler Co. Ferguson George L. Parks N. E. Palmer Shelby Wood Working Company Shelbyville Capital John J. Riser A. J. Clark Erry Brynon J. T. Inman Manufacturers’ Club Terre Haute Capital Stock H. C. Brox W. ©. Lily L. Pettyjohn I. W. Richardson D. C. Worsham Sailors’ Packing Company Hamilton M. Sailors Homer P. Sailors Walter J. Dixor

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