Winter Wheat Crop In Good Condition Reported
Washington, Muay The crop report board of the department of agriculture says the May 1 standing winter wheat area to be harvested totals 29,751,000 acres. This is 4.2 percent less than sown last fall and 5.8 percent higher than harvested last year. The May 1 average condition is 89.0 percent of a normal crop, up from 91.3 percent on April 1 and 82.9 percent on May 1, 1907.
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Washington, Muay
Crop Report Board
Department of Agriculture
Man dies from injuries after hotel fire jump
Fort Wayne, Ind May 8 E M Matthews traveling man of Columbus Ohio died last night from a back injury suffered when he jumped from a window of the burning New Aveline hotel Sunday He was 24 years old and married eight months his wife was at his bedside when he died.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
E. M. Matthews
Columbus
New Aveline
Two Men Jailed for Horse Theft in Indiana Pursuit
In Winchester Indiana on May 8 William Davis aged 50 and William Allen aged 56 both from Indianapolis were sentenced to from two to 14 years in the penitentiary. They allegedly stole a horse and rig from Otto Bond at Parker and were captured after a 60 mile pursuit by three farmer boys near Arcanum Ohio.
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Winchester
Ind
William Davis
William Allen
Indianapolis
Otto Bond
Parker
Arcanum
Boy Vanishes With Horse and Wagon in Meridian Street Runaway
A posse searches for John Sonntag Jr. after he left his father's store at 1608 South Meridian Street Thursday morning with a horse and wagon. He carried about $2. Police doubt foul play, while the father fears trouble. If found, authorities will reunite him with his family.
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John Sonntag, Jr
South Meridian Street
Young Sonntag
Church Feud Starts Over Doctor's Arrest
In Wabash Indiana on May 8 Dr. C H Bloomer an elderly county doctor was fined ten dollars for failure to report a birth The accuser was Rev William Worrell pastor of the Presbyterian church The arrest has sparked a church feud
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Wabash, Ind
C. H. Bloomer
William Worrell
Presbyterian Church
Aged Ivan Sentenced on Girls Complaint
Burt Lucas, 67, was fined 200 dollars and ordered six months in the workhouse by Judge Pritchard on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of 16 year old Lazella Cooney. The testimony from the girl described a revolting incident.
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Burt Lucas
Methodists renew fight on polygamy at conference
In Baltimore on May 8 the Methodist Episcopal general conference heard a bold attack on polygamy by a woman delegate and featured Bishop W F Oldham reporting on southern Asia missions. Presiding officer Bishop Daniel A Goodsell of Boston welcomed Florence D Richards the first woman speaker to the platform as she urged a constitutional amendment to ban polygamy. The resolution passed as 38 Indiana delegates attended the session at the Lyric.
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Baltimore
Asia
W. F. Oldham
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Daniel A. Goodsell
Boston
Florence D. Richards
Central Ohio
Congress
Indiana
White Declares He Was Hurt by Arrest
William R. White seeks ten thousand dollars from Central Mutual Insurance for alleged damage to his name. The suit, set for superior court, stems from his January arrest by M. S. Condit, superintendent of the company, on embezzlement charges and a five day jail stay. The grand jury did not return an indictment, prompting White to press for action.
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William R. White
Central Mutual Insurance Company
M. S. Condit
White
Grain prices and car inspections from a historical market list
The record lists Wheat firmer and Corn firmer prices by grade with through billing and mis-spellings, followed by hay Timothy and various mixed stock values. Inspections note totals of cars in and out for Wheat, Corn and Hay, including rejections and specific lot counts.
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Enna
C. Fiay
Timothy
Gerade
Hay
Toledo Grain Action Prompted in May Meeting
Toledo grain business activities surface amid May event notes with sparse details. Local records reference Toledo Ohio but lack concrete figures or actions beyond a generic timetable.
Stock advance in wall street drives market gains
In early trading on May 7 in New York the stock market reversed yesterday's decline with broad buying. Southern Pacific and Reading led the gains as many active stocks rose above year highs. Short-covering in rail stocks supported the rally while Amalgamated Copper, American Smelting, U S Rubber, General Electric, and Colorado Fuel advanced amid renewed bull activity. Government bonds were unchanged and cotton slipped about eight points while wheat edged higher.
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Southern Pacific
Reading
Amalgamated Copper
American
U. S
General Electric
Colorado
Vegetables and Fruit Price List From Local Market
Cabbage Holland seed per barrel 10 per pound Dry onions red ic yellow 65 75 cents per crate pea via crate 325 Spanish per crate at Fancy Grape Fruit per box 4 6 Cocoanuts per dozen 50 cents Apples Baldwins 3.00 3.50 greenings 3.00 3.50 russets 3.00 3.50 Jonathans fancy 5.00 6.50 Bananas straights 1.50 2.00 hand 1.00 1.25 Celery Florida per crate 2.00 2.2 Beets per bag 70 cents Tomatoes 2.25 7.25 Sweet potatoes Kentucky per barrel 5.00 Illinois 5.50 6.00 Potatoes per bu 5 cents Parsnip per bu 60c Turnips per barrel 1.5 per bu 60c Carrots per bu 60c Navy beans per bu 2.70 Popcorn per pound 3 6c
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Jonathans
Kentucky
Illinois
Indianapolis Seed Market Prices In Wholesale and Retail
Seed price list shows wholesale buying figures for Clover Seed various types, Timothy, Orchard Grass, Blue Grass, Alsike, Alfalfa Clover, Miller, and Rape. Indianapolis retail prices vary by seed quality with per bushel figures for Timothy, Clover seed, Alsike clover, Alfalfa clover and several grass seeds including Kentucky bluegrass and orchard grass.
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Indianapolis
Timothey
Meat and pork product price list from market report
A market column lists various meats and lard prices including sugar cured hams, English style hams, breakfast bacon, smoked and dry salt bacon, English shoulder and sugar cured shoulder, dried beef, pickled pork, fresh pork sausage and loins, fresh hams, tenderloins, dressed hogs, and fresh beef veal and mutton carcasses with per unit or per pound pricing and unit quantities.
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Tlerces
Hogs and cattle prices ease at Indianapolis market
Indianapolis May 8 hog receipts 9,000 with 1,500 cattle and 150 sheep. Hog demand steady, but quality inferior to Wednesday and prices slid about 5 cents though most good hogs sold above 5.30 with top 5.73. Cattle offerings small, market fairly active and prices steady. lambs and swine smaller, market steady at recent levels.
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Indianapolis
Union Stockyards Hogs and Cattle Prices Mixed. Sheep Steady
Hogs receipts 26060 with price ranges from 5.30 to 5.70 for different grades. pigs 4.00 to 5.70. Cattle receipts 2000 steady with beef cows and steers priced from 2.30 to 7.00 and stockers 3.70 to 5.16. Sheep receipts 8000 steady with natives and Westerns 4.00 to 6.10 and lambs 5.60 to 6.75. Philadelphia produce and butter prices listed. fresh eggs 10c dozen. country butter 1c. Poultry also noted.
Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report May Prices
Pittsburg Pa May cattle receipts ranged high to steady with prime bids at 6.40 to 6.10 and heifers 4.00 to 5.50. Cows and springers quoted 16.00 to 65.00. Hogs receipts about 20 loads with heavy weights 4.85 to 5.90 and best heavy yorkers 5.85. Sheep and lambs listed prime wethers 5.50 to 5.60, spring lambs 8.00 to 11.00, other grades 2.40 to 7.00.
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Ceeenaee
Cesse
Pittsburg
May corn jumps on Chicago Board of Trade amid panic
Panic hit the Chicago Board of Trade as May corn surged after open, with James Patten and William H. Bartlett in control. Prices climbed toward 5e before closing around 7i. Armour and J Brandt Walker faced heavy losses, with Walker losing about 1.5 million dollars in the May corn market.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
James Patten
William H. Bartlett
Armour
J. Brandt Walker
Walker
Patten
Infirmary Fire in Marietta Injures Many. Superintendent Fatally Burned
A Washington county infirmary fire in Marietta Ohio caused a panic among about two hundred inmates. The blaze began with an explosion in the laundry and three inmates leaped from windows. Superintendent Joseph Young died from burns as he attempted rescues.
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Marietta, O
May
Washington County Infirmary
Joseph Young
$20,000 Fire Strikes Barton Drug Store in Eaton
An explosion of gasoline at the rear of the Barton drug store in Eaton Indiana sparked a blaze yesterday evening causing about $20,000 in damage. Clerk Robert Saunders suffered serious burns to his face and head before firefighters brought the fire under control.
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Eaton
Ind
Barton
Robert Saunders
Will Parade A Mile State G A R Parade Limit
William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis, department commander of the G A R, met with committees in Kokomo to discuss the state encampment. He announced that his decision to set a one mile parade limit would stand.
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Kokomo
Ind
William A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Anthracite coal price listing with various types
A fragmented price table lists coal types and bids from mines and regions. Entries include Pocahontas lumps and mine run, Pittsburgh and Hocking Valley coal, Linton lump and egg, and Brazil block grades with prices ranging from about 2.75 to 6.75 per unit.
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Jackson
ONIO
Winifrede
Pittsburg
Cepeeesere
Cannel F. R
Cesseee
Brazil
Dale Acquitted in Walsh Murder Trial
Bedford Ind May 8 Ex Marshal Frank Dale formerly of Mitchell was found not guilty of murdering Thomas Walsh in a case that drew local attention yesterday jury concluded the proceedings with acquittal and no immediate verdict of appeal announced
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Dale
Bedford
Ind
Frank Dale
Mitchell
Thomas Walsh
Leader Du rand Captured by Peru Government Cavalry
In Lima on May 8 government cavalry seized Dr. Durand, leader of the revolutionists, and ten of his followers, delivering a decisive setback to the rebellion.
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Lima
Peru
Dr. Durand
Wins Blue Ribbons in Front Page Snapshot
A fragmented caption notes a front page photo valued for its achievement. The readable words imply a victory or prize, with emphasis on blue ribbons and a formal presentation. No further concrete details are legible for precise identification.
Public Works Board Approves Assessment Roll for 21st Street
Indianapolis Board of Public Works approves a prima facie assessment roll under Improvement Resolution No. 5081 for the improvement of Twenty-First Street from the east property line of College Avenue. The notice is dated April 30 and issued by the Department of Public Works in the Majestic Building.
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Department OF Public Works
Board
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Twenty-First Street
College Avenue
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Globe trotter girl Helen Bower plans Europe trip
A 13 year old girl, Helen Bower, is described as a globe trotter after traveling alone from New York to Arizona and visiting nearly every state. She plans an upcoming trip to Europe.
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Helen Bower
New York
Arizona
United States
Europe
Merely Indian Bones Debate by Ales Hrdlicka
Ales Hrdlicka of the Bureau of American Ethnology argues that preserved bones from Calaveras Nebraska and other sites show anatomical and physiological evidence aligning with modern Indians rather than geological antiquity. He states that no undisputed ancient bones are known in this continent, though he does not negate the possibility of early man existing here.
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North America
Calaveras
Nebraska
Ales Hrdlicka
Bureau of American Ethnology
Guarding Against Rats At Pacific Ports
The Washington state board of health urges Seattle to require vessels to maintain a six foot clearance from docks with metal rat guards two feet in diameter on spars lines. Guards should encircle spars with faces at right angles and gangplanks raised when not in use to prevent plague spread.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Morley’s strong taste for books over politics noted
John Morley, Britain’s secretary of state for India, celebrates his sixty ninth birthday while revealing a deep passion for literature surpassing politics. Beyond vast reading, he leads a plain life with few amusements, yet he remains an active, gifted walker and capable musician.
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Morley
John Morley
India
A. Stati
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