Explosion Hits Daily News Pressroom on Island
An early morning blast tore through the Daily News pressroom on Ruck Island center of town. The new 910,000 press was wrecked and walls collapsed. debris ripped through the three story building and glass fronts nearby. Janitor H F Heuck, his wife, and two children were thrown from beds but survived. Damages estimated at 6500 dollars. a policeman was knocked down by the blast.
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Toc Island
Jil
Ruck Tsland
Daily News
Law and Order League
H. F. Heuck
Heuck
Wheat and commodities edge higher on favorable weather
In Chicago on March 23 prices opened lower on rain in the southwest but gained early strength across grains and pork. May wheat opened at 93 93 1/4 cents, May corn 65 1/2 cents, oats 53 54 cents. May lard at 7.92 1/2 dollars and ribs at 6.80.
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Chicago
A. W. Thomson
Pearl
Florence Randall
Ernest Baker
Baker
Hazel Hammel
William T. Nyle
Randall
Park Commissioners Invite Bids for Garfield Park Bridge Approach
The Board of Park Commissioners of Indianapolis announces sealed proposals due at 10 a m on Friday March 27 198 for roadway approaches to the bridge over Pleasant Run in Garfield Park. A $200 certified check payable to the Clerk accompanies each bid. documents and plans available at the commission office. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Department OF Public Parks
Office of the Commissioners
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Park Commissioners
Indiana
City of
Indianapoli
Henry Jameson
John J. Appel
Charles FE. Coffin
Holliday laments Aldrich bill and currency reform
John H. Holliday, president of the Union Trust of Indianapolis, says the Aldrich bill would be a misfortune as it adds patches to a worn currency system. He argues for a comprehensive measure governing currency and cautions emergency benefits would favor a minority. He suggests adding sound commercial paper could aid emergency circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Holliday
Union Trust Company of Indianapolis
Aldrich
Cattle and Hog Markets in Pittsburg Receipts Mixed
Pittsburg reports cattle receipts 85 road lots active and higher with extras at 6.26 to 6.50, prime 6.00 to 6.20, heifers 3.00 to 6.00, fresh cows and springers 16.00 to 30.00. Hog receipts 64 loads, 5 cents higher, heavy 5.30 to 5.35, heavy medium 5.20 to 5.45, workers 5.15 to 5.40, pigs 4.65 to 4.75. Sheep and lambs light receipts, market steady. prime wethers 6.50 to 7.00, good mixed 6.00 to 6.40, ewes and wethers 5.50 to 5.75, culls 3.00 to 4.00, yearlings 6.00 to 7.50, lambs 5.50 to 8.50.
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Pittsburg
Engagement announced for Irma Bettermann and Alfred Brandt
Mr and Mrs John Bettermann announce the engagement of their daughter Irma to Alfred W Brandt of Ann Arbor Michigan The notice names both families and the couple in a concise social outcome standard for a community newspaper
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John Bettermann
Irma
Alfred W. Brandt
Anne Arbor, Mich
Sheriff Fights Board Bill Deduction in County
Sheriff Joe Clay protested as county commissioners deducted 292.80 from boarding prisoners for late 1907 to early 1908. They argued prisoners fed did not have three meals daily, deducting 49 cents per meal per prisoner. Clay disputes the basis and says the county owes 4331.10 through February.
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Joe Clay
Clay
Telephone experts ready to begin investigation
Charles S. Norton of the New and Indianapolis Heroeslens companies said the experts are satisfactory and may start work at any moment. The telephone committee of the Board of Trade Commercial club and Merchants' association gave final instructions to the two telephone experts and the expert accountant hired to examine the New and Indianapolis Telephone companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Norton
New
Indianapolis
Board of Trade, Commercial Club and Merchants’ Association
Grain Prices and Stock Carry in City Markets
City grain and corn show steadiness with No. 2 red wheat unchanged and No. 2 white corn at 65 cents, while through billing figures appear for various white and yellow corn grades. Inspections report mixed car counts across wheat and corn, with oats and hay showing no bids and several car totals tallied for each grade and status.
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Roye
Hay
Timothy
Clover
Chicago Live Stock Market at Timion Stockyards
Chicago markets report hogs receipts 45,000 with prices 4.85 to 5.15 for various classes. Cattle receipts 2,500 with beeves 4.65 to 6.75 and cows and heifers 2.00 to 5.50. Texans 4.40 to 4.00 calves 4.0 to 6.50 west stockers and feeders 3.15.
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Chicago
Timion Stockyards
Westsall
Sugar Trust Report Triggers Jump in Sugar and Market Selloff
The American Sugar Company released its first annual report, showing net earnings of 8 7 49 291 and a surplus of 2 4 9 361 after dividends. The favorable figures sparked a 4 point rise in sugar to 1 8, while overall stocks fell about a point from early highs. Reading led declines as room traders sold, with steel seeing steady demand and government bonds holding steady.
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New York
Maureh
American Sugar Company
Sugar Trust
Reading
Grand jury adjourns in Marion County for several days
The Marion county grand jury adjourned Monday until next Thursday when a final report for the month will be issued and another adjournment will follow until the first Monday of next month. A partial report was presented as Prosecutor Hooton noted no indictments in graft cases.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Hooton
Frank Baker
Eliott R. Hooton
Bunny Crashes Ninth Birthday Party At Trenton Home
Mr and Mrs Washington Lowe of Trenton hosted a pink green and white Easter birthday party for their son Mere dith Lowe. A white bunny wandered in uninvited prompting laughter and a playful hunt. The table centerpiece featured a cake with a bunny and nine candles. A Masonic ring was given to Mere dith. An event by Gage lodge 1663 and Knights and Ladies of Honor temple follows with fancy drills by Myrtle temple Pythian sisters and Manhattan drill team Maj Vansickle commanding.
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Washington Lowe
Trenton
Meredith
White Bunny
Gage Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor Temple
Pennsylvania St
Myrtle Temple
Pythian Sisters
Demmerly
Manhattan
Canton Capital No. 42
Maj. Vansickle
Order
Hogs Lead Market Gains at Indianapolis Auction
In Indianapolis on March 23 hogs traded firm with demand ahead of supply. Hog prices advanced up to 10 cents for heavy stock, with most sellers at 5.10 to 5.15 per hundredweight. Cattle also gained about 10 cents, stockers steady, calves up to 7.00, while sheep and lamb values remained unchanged near last week’s levels.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Live Stock Cattle Steers Heifers Cows Bulls and Hogs Prices
Prices listed for live stock including steers from 900 to 1300 pounds with terms ranging from common to good to choice. Hogs priced by weight with categories from best heavies at 210 pounds up to light hogs 140 to 160 pounds. Also includes sheep and lambs with per hundredweight rates and assorted cattle classifications like canners and cutters.
Saloon Fight Ends With Robbery Claim Refuted
Police say Dan Collins of 220 State Ave was not attacked by highwaymen after being robbed of 14 dollars Saturday night behind St John s saloon at 1602 South eastern Ave. Patrolman Mackassey investigated Monday and found Collins appeared to be a participant in a saloon fight and was battered about the head.
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Dan Collins
S. State Ave
St. John’s
Southeastern-ave
Mackassey
Collins
Boy Struck by Train In Serious Condition at City Hospital
Chester Keenaught eighteen year old was struck by a Big Four train at Harding Street and the Belt railroads Sunday afternoon. He was hurled about fifty feet, suffered a skull fracture, and is resting fairly well with little hope for recovery. He lives with his parents at 1315 Gillett Street.
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Chester Keenaught
Hardingst
Belt Railroad
City Hospital
Gillett St
Ayres Store Beauty Spot Draws Visitors
The Ayres & Co store staged a spring display with purple clematis, ribbons, and blossoms across all floors. Second floor greenery and peach blossoms highlight spring silks while third floor showcases imported suits and French lingerie, including a champagne broadcloth coat and lace ensembles. Bridal lingerie options ranged from Sid to s27.40, with nets and embroidery featured.
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Tl. &. Ayres & Co
City Record For A Day Births And Deaths
Birth notices list Nathan and Ida Postarnecis a daughter Raymond and Dora Skelton a daughter and several other newborns with addresses on MeRidian street Arrows Avenue and Capitol avenues including stillborn at 434 North Capitol. Death notices name James K Byers age 38 interstitial nephritis August Holtz arterial sclerosis Eva A Carpenter Meggie Kinney and many more with ages and causes. Marriages record John B Bradley and Viola Edwards Fred W Koch and Edith Ellis among others.
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Nathan
Ida Postarnecis
S. Meridian-st
Raymond
Dora Skelton
Liss W. McCarty-sr
James and
Margaret Florence
Arrow-ave
Jacob
Alice Mathews
Centennial
Charles and
Elsie Nelson
N. Capitol-ave
Alvin and
Gertrude Sylvester
W. Sheffield-ave
Everett and
Mary Holloway
Dilton St
Steve and
Kate Kovats
Washington St
Jesse
Leola Brinson
Gracest
True Banemeister
Garfield-ave
Virgil and
Jennie Deane
Blaineave
Stephen and
Currie Pruitt
N. Westst
Harry and
Minnie Bucksot
Bradshaw-st
May Harrison
Sol E
James K. Byers
Sears
Sturmave
August G. Holtz
Sanders St
Eva A. Carpenter
S. Alabama St
Meggie Kinney
Capitol Ave
Willam Thomas Lewis
Stucky
Martha Louise Kirkwood Elder
Beville Ave
Dick Mulligan
Rosa Ellen Beckwith
Elizabeth Rebecca Hockensmith
Mts
Viola Edwards
Fred W. Koch
Edith J. Ellis
John E. Kramer Jr
Fern E. Walden
Ulysses G. Lipes
Rosetta Hudson
Public Works approves sewer assessment for First Alley North of Thirtieth Street
Indianapolis public works office reports on March 20 approval of the assessment roll for a local sewer project along First Alley North of Thirtieth Street under Improvement Resolution No 5871. The notice is addressed to all concerned and dated March 4 1908.
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Department OF Public Works
Board
Majestic Bldz
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
First Alley
Thirtieth Street
Barnes Avenue
Clifton Street
Clifter Sstreet
Board of Public Work
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
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L. S. Ayres & Co
Stevens-Duryea
Citizens’ Motor Car Co
East
Vermont
Wewopaper
Chicago Grain
Holliday
Aldrich Bill
American Crust Co
Enings
Caeriff
Marion County Commissioners
City Grain
WGKA
TT. C. Shotwell
London
Bunny
Child
We Deeas
Aeeseeere
Eeenes Anes
Tors Scvvcedernsevsee
Renee Eetee
Reeseee Ee
Yeeenssens
Escee Reseee
Aebacaviecal
E Ganas
Batatea
Es 'Nad Banote Debe
Silk
AYRES
North
Pennsylvania
Stree
Indianapolis Coal CO
Maners
Georges Favoma
Kreystone-Ave
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