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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1907

Page

8

Stock Market Opens With Broad Declines In May 14 Trading

The Scrippe-McRae Press Association reports in New York that May 14 saw broad declines across the stock market with Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific slipping while Smelting rose briefly. By noon Canadian Pacific fell sharply and readings showed a generally bearish floor sentiment with no major gains.

New York Canadian Pacific Amalgamated Copper New York Central Brooklyn Rapid Transit Pennsylvania Union Pacific Amalgamated Reading St. Paul Shorts

Market Prices Report From New York May 14

Scripps McRae Press Association notes pork mess 617 75.18.00 lard western steam spot 9.40 9.45 butter creamery extra 24c state dairy rules 22 314c eyes white fancy 2le western 16 16%4e cheese full cream 150.

Scripps-McRae Press Association New York Western Steam Western

Cattle and Hogs Market Results From Chicago

Chicago May 14 cattle receipts 2900 steady prime beeves 5.49 to 6.50. Floor to medium 4.25 to 5.35 stockers and feeders 2.85 to 6.10 cows and heifers 2.90 to 10.0 canners 1.82 to 1.45 Texans 4.10 hogs receipts 17000 down 2 to 5 cents light 6.90 to 6.60 rough 6.10 to 6.25 mixed 6. the 6.85 heavy 6.30 to 6.50 pigs 5.90 sheep receipts 11000 steady native sheep 4.50 to 6.70 western sheep 4.75 to 6.75 native lambs 6.60 to 8.65 western lambs 6.75 to 8.75.

Jerippa-McKae Chicago

Pittsburgh Market Report Cattle Hogs Prices May 14

Pittsburgh May 14 cattle supply light and steady with prime cuts at 5.70 to 5.90 per unit. Sheep supply light steady primes around 64.6 to 65.15. Hogs receipts five loads active with prime heavy hogs 6.70 to 6.75, mediums and heavy workers 6.80, light workers and pigs 6.90 to 6.95.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Pittsburg

Grain market bids and carload inspections summarized

A dated commodity listing records bid quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats with mixed grades and through billing notes. It lists No 2 red wheat prices and June July deliveries, No 2 white corn with assorted grades and through billing, oats firmer with No 2 white through billing, and firmer hay timothy prices. Inspections show totals across Wheat Corn Hay and Cars with specific grade notes and rejected lots.

Bill Sue Bilée Timothy Hay Prairie

Chicago Produce Market Report May 14 Butter Creamery and Eggs

Chicago prices list Butter Creamery extra 21 22 cents firsts. Eggs extras 18 cents firsts lic prime firsts 19 cents. Cheese Twins lic Young Americas. Poultry Turkeys 11 12 cents, chickens 138 cents, ducks 18 cents, geese $5.00 to $7.00 a dozen.

Scrippa-McRae Presa Associations Chicago Ucks

Cattle and Hog Receipts From St Louis Market May 14

Cattle receipts 1800 steady with beef steers 4.00 to 6.25, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 5.25, cows and heifers 2.85 to 5.50, Texas cattle 2.65 to 6.50, Texas cows and heifers 1.90 to 4.74. Hog receipts 9500 steady with pigs and lights 6.00 to 6.60, packers 6.10 to 6.55, butchers and best heavy 6.55 to 6.60. Sheep receipts 1500 steady natives 8.75 to 6.00, lambs 5.75 to 8.65.

Scripeps-McRace Presse ST. Louis Texas

Bonded constable Tousey charged with extortion

Edgar A. Tousey a constable was arrested on extortion charges after Chief Robert Metzger led an inquiry that also involved other constables. He waived exam and went to the grand jury under $1,000 bond posted by Frank Shelihoure and Edward B. Porter. Police offered no further investigation into other officers. Records of Justice Sheets were reviewed Monday and Justice Emerith's records will be checked for damaging facts against the constables who served.

Edgar A. Tousey Robert Metzger Grand Jury Frank Shelihoure Edward B. Porter Justice of the Peace Justice of the Peace Emerith

Fell Down Shaft at New Board of Trade Building

Charles Hankas, of 619 Lockerbie Street, employed by the Postal Service, fell from the second floor while two cables were being run into the elevator shaft at the new Board of Trade building Tuesday morning. He sustained injuries to his arm back and right ankle and was taken away for treatment.

Tte New Board of Tradeing Charles Hankas Postal Fone

Wheat and grain markets show wild opening in Chicago pit

Chicago May 14 Wheat opened unsettled with volatile moves as a broker forced to buy 500000 bushels after yesterday's margin call. July futures spiked then fell, corn and oats edged higher, while prices settled toward normal after a clearing house meeting. No. 2 wheats and yellow corn quoted alongside pork and lard futures.

Chicago Kansas

Live Stock Receipts and Prices at Indianapolis Market

May 14 Indianapolis hogs 6 000. cattle 1 250. sheep 150. Hogs steady 5c down top 6.65. Cattle steady. sheep and lambs weaker. Detailed steer, heifer, cows, bulls, calves price ranges by weight class and grade. Spring lambs and sheep prices listed. bulk of sales focused on hogs and cattle.

Indianapolis

Stampede at Washington Street sale ends with woman fainting

A dish sale triggered a rush of hundreds of women on Washington Street. Mrs. Guthrie fainted in the crush and was taken home after physicians treated her. Police and Bicyclemen restored order as several lost items and minor injuries were reported. Guthrie and his brother, involved in a prior theater dispute, were briefly detained.

Joe Wilson Golnisch Sandmann Hall Radamacher Qg Hatnin Guthrie Culp Moving Picture Theater W. Washington St Bond Wets

Corey in Anger Wedding of a Steel Magnate

The wedding joins William Ellis Corey and Mabelle Gilman after difficulty finding an Episcopalian minister due to Corey's divorce. Rev J L Clark performs a Congregational ceremony at a New York hotel as the couple depart for Hoboken to sail. The piece outlines Corey's rise from Braddock to head of the steel trust, and previews a six chapter life arc ending with marriage to Gilman.

Miss Gilman Mr. Corey Hoboken Corey New York Dr. Houghton Mr. Wood St. Bartholomew's Mission Clark William Ellis Corey Coreys Laura Ellis Steel Trust Charley Schwab W. E. Corey Mocking Bird Mabelle Gilman Pittsburg Paris Boudoir Steel Corporation Nevada Braddock Fifth-ave W.E. Corey

Officers Still Puzzled Over Irvington Shooting Death

The case centers on Paul Edward Green and his 17 year old son Newell Green found with a head wound on a lawn. Police note the revolver was bought by Newell in Muncie Indiana before Indianapolis and evidence favors self inflicted death. The body was taken to Logansport for burial and the father viewed the scene with emotion. Funeral costs will be paid by the father.

Paul Edward Green Newell Green Young Green Muncie Ind Indianapolis Ralph Crone Green Logansport Tutewiler Funers

Cashier Shot Self in Columbus Post Office Fallout

William C. Wallace cashier of the Columbus post office and prominent Republican politician, shot himself at his Summit street home after being cornered by officials seeking an accounting. He died last night after a $12,000 shortage was suspected. inspectors continue inquiry though Postmaster Krumm withheld statements.

Columbus. O Summit St William C Wallace Columbus Harry Krumm

Murder charge follows saloon shooting in Maryland Street

Thomas McIntire died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after a Sunday shooting by Charles Ward in Claud Miller's rear saloon yard on Maryland Street. Ward, from Beech Grove, faces a murder charge. his wife visited him at the county jail as officials clarified his marital status. McIntire's body was taken to Roachdale for burial. Ward admitted prior to death that he was married, a claim contradicted earlier statements.

Thomas McIntire Charles Ward Claud Miller Maryland Sr City Hospital Ward McIntire Beech Grove War Roachdale

City Record of births deaths marriages and permits 1900s style

A dense list showing births with family names and addresses including Friedmans Kuhns Welsh Goldstines Williams and more. It notes mitral insufficiency fractures, Bright's disease and gunshot wounds with ages from 2 months to 75, plus marriages and building permits with property values.

Anna C. Cox Elm-st Henry Edward Weber Mulberry St Charles Garrigan City Hospital William Hunter Harrold Talbott-ave Edgar J. Foster N. Capitol-ave William Simmons Birdie Whitaker New York St Charles Eliott W. Thirtieth St Newal R. Green Parthenia Foster Miller la Grippe Charlotte Wernholt Weshurst-st Bright Lizzie Walker Mary Young Bickwell W. New York Edward Belles Pleasant-st Robert Kirtley

Notorious pickpocket duo held in Indianapolis

Frank Smith known as Crooked Neck and his wife Hat tie Smith arrived in Indianapolis ahead of a circus. Detectives Duncan and Askin reported they were wanted in Richmond and Columbus for crowd-work on show day. Smith had a $300 bond forfeited in Richmond. They were arrested and held for authorities.

Frank Smith Richmond

Patrolman Beeson Injured After Runaway Wagon Collision

Patrolman George Beeson was knocked from a Prospect Street car running board Monday night and dragged for a distance between a wagon from Rhodes Burford Furniture and the car. He suffered serious injuries. Assistants Seret Streit and Patrolman A. Smith helped him to his Elm Street home at 88 Elm.

George Beeson Prospect St Rhodes- Burford Furniture Company Elmst Seret. Streit A. Smith

Saloon Keeper Fined For Selling Liquor To Minor

Samuel Davis of a Washington saloon was fined twenty dollars and costs after police court found he sold five cents worth of beer in a bucket to a child for her grandmother. Witnesses claimed the grandmother did the washing and supplied the beer, but Judge Wharlen rejected the tale and imposed the penalty.

Samuel Davis W. Washington Jr

TIED BOY TO THE TRACK Special to The Sun

In Richmond Indiana Howard Mitchell Lee Nicholson and Claude Nicholson were bound over to the juvenile court for tying Delbert King to a railroad track The boy freed himself but was overcome by fright after the incident

Richmond Ind Howard Mitchell Lee Nicholson Claude Nicholson Delbert King

Rice Crop May Be Short in Southern States

Washington May 14. Considerable anxiety is felt by the department of agriculture over the rice crop in the southern states. In many instances reseeding will be necessary.

erinppe-WeRae Preas Association Washington Department of Agriculture

Civil Service Examinations Announced For Government Posts

Civil service notices list June dates for examinations to fill vacancies in Washington D C Mergenthaler and Lanston operator positions at 50 cents an hour or $4 daily. Other openings include electrotyper helper at 40 cents an hour, two electrician roles at Fort Slocum N Y and Fort Thomas Ky with annual salaries of 1000 and 900 dollars, expert steam fitter at Fort Leavenworth Kansas at 1000 dollars yearly, and piece work computer at Naval Observatory Washington D C paying 800 to 1000 dollars yearly.

Lanston and Mergenthaler Government Washington, D. C Electrotyper Government Printing Quartermasters Department Fort Slocum N. Y Fort Thomas United States Military Prison Fort Leavenworth Kas Naval Observatory

Applications for License In Indianapolis Ward Notices

notices reveal multiple residents in Marion county seeking June 1907 liquor licenses to sell intoxicating, vinous, malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Locations include 4 1 2 West Washington Street Ward 6 and 331 West Washington Street Ward 3 among others. pool table privileges also requested.

Britain reports lowest birth rate in history in 1906

London May 14 The registrar general shows 1906 births total 934,391 at 27 per 1000 population the lowest rate on record. births fall 1.7 per 1000 below the ten year average while the death rate slightly decreases from 16.8 to 14 per 1000 in the same period.

Scripps-McRae Press Association London Great Britain Roosevelt Registrar General

Indignation Meeting To Protest Police Action At Garon Night

An indignation meeting will be held at Celtic hall corner Merrill and Westester Tuesday night to protest arrests of patrons at McLaughin's tavern on Westat. The men were charged with lettering though some were regularly employed. Friends of the arrested men call for the meeting.

Celtic Hall Merrill Westester McLaughin Garoon Westat

Incorporations Filed by Secretary of State

Tuesday filings show Stewart & Co. Princeton with $2,500 capital stock and incorporators A. Stewart M. E. Stewart Charles H. Stewart and E. D. Watson. Gary Investment Company Gary with $75,000 capital stock incorporators W. H. Fitzgerald Burt J. Fitzgerald and L. P. Goodwin of Chicago. Continental Exploration Company Terre Haute with $25,000 capital stock directors W. C. Doalt Herry Kurts and RH. Low.

Stewart & Co Princeton A. Stewart M. E. Stewart Charles H. Stewart E. D. Watson Gary Investment Company Gary W. H. Fitzgerald Burt J. Fitzgerald L. P. Goodwin Chicago Continental Exploration Company Terre Haute W. C. Doalt Herry Kurts RH. Low

Lillian Scholl Dies in Hospital at 14

Lillian Scholl aged 14 dies at St. Vincent's hospital early Tuesday. Her mother and younger sister Lenora, aged 11, remain hospitalized with typhoid fever. A relative, Mora Lis, is listed in serious condition.

Lillian Scholl St. Vincent's Hospital Lenora Moralis

Indianapolis Liquor License Notices for Ward 12 Subdivision

Multiple notices from Marion County Indiana residents, listing licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various front rooms of brick buildings across wards 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15. Names include Thomas Pon, Gus Colon, Fred Beck, George Peters, Karl Haas, and Richard Morley. Locations cover streets such as West Washington, Georgia, Illinois, Alabama, State, Hoyt, Wyoming, High, Virginia, Maple and McCarty. June 1907 term referenced for Board of County Commissioners. Pool table privileges requested in several rooms.

Centar Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana West Washington Streets Terry Robertson Indianapolis Center Township West Washington Steel Thomas PO Board of County Commissioners Georgia Street Georgia Liberty Streets Gus Colon Nereby Wyoming and High Streets Roset Karl Haas Ereby Alabama Street North George Peters State Street Hoyt Avenue Woodlawn Washington Street Boatwright Martin Feeney Maple and McCarty Mclernan & Pierce Parnell Hall Richard Morley

Auto accident claims life of 11 year old Oliver Wehr

Oliver Wehr, 11, was struck while crossing a street in Hamilton Ohio on May 14. He dodged a car driven by Charles Parrish and stepped into the path of a second vehicle owned by George O. Stoneker of Oxford. The boy suffered a fractured skull and physicians say he cannot live.

The Sun Hamilton Oliver Wehr Charles Parrish George. O. Stoneker Oxford

Indianapolis Public Works invites bids for street improvements

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for multiple street improvement projects including Cooper Street Raymond Street Alabama Street Lowell Avenue Barnes Avenue Merrill Street and others. Bids due May 27 1907 at 10:00 am with insured bonds and certified checks. plans on file. bidder must provide contingent liability insurance and contract bond if selected. The board reserves right to reject any bids and a liability of liquidated damages applies for failure to execute contract.

Department OF Public. Works Board Majestic Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works City of Indiana Cooper Street Bloyd Avenue Roosevelt Avenue Raymond Street Shelby Street State Avenue Alabama Street Merrill Street M'Carty Street Lowell Avenue Bolton Avenue Campbell Avenue Barnes Avenue Thirty-First Street Thirty-Second Street Congress Avenue Virginia Avenue Madison Avenue East Street Delaware Street Pennsylvania Street Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack

No. TM% East Wabash Street License Details in Ward 7

Property described as front room in a two story brick building on East Wabash Street between Alabama and Delaware in center township ward 7. It lists a license to sell and drink intoxicating liquors in a room fronting south on Wabash with specified doors and adjacency to stockroom and alley, owned by Fred Elströd.

Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Indiana Bar Wabash Street Alabama Delaware Indianapolis Fred Elstrod

Liquor License Bid For 38 Blake Street Indianapolis

OMAS Fou announces a June 1907 request to the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a front room of a two story cement block building at 38 Blake Street in Ward 5 Center Township Marion County Indiana. The parcel is part of McChesney's subdivision and Lot 4 Outlot 150.

Lundstriker Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Indiana Washington Street Indianapolis John J. O'Brien Wayne Township Board of County Commissioners Germania Avenue Olleman Holmes’ Westend Addition Frank O'Brien Nereby Maron County Missouri Street Pearl Street Missouri and Pearl Streets Lot 12 Square 70 Marina County Pearl Streetz Adam Metzler McCarty Street Merrill's Sub David Fessler East Tenth Street Waren Springdale Joseph Fritsch Indianta Virginia Avenue East Street Fred Ww. Beck Illinois Street Square North G. P. Townsend Blake Street McChesney Indianapoli le Privileges Omas Fou

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