Stock Market Opens With Broad Declines In Early Trading
New York stocks opened lower with initial losses around 1 percent seen in Baltimore & Ohio Colorado Fuel and Canadian Pacific amid mixed moves. Delaware & Hudson fell hard to 175, while B R T rose modestly as overall prices drifted downward before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Colorado Uel
Candaian Pacific
American
Southern Pacific
Steel Cmzmon
Northern Pacific
B. A
Union Pacific
Reading
Amalgamated Copper
Delaware & Hudgonost
Eakness
Delaware & Hudson
London
Market Notes From New York May 15 1920 Pork Prices
Scripps McRae Press Association reports mixed dairy and meat quotes from New York trading floors. Pork and mess priced at 17.75 to 18.50, lard Western spot 9.30 to 9.40, tallow city 6 1/2 to 6 1/2 cents, creamery butter 24 to 24 1/2 cents, eggs white fancy 2 to 2 1/2 cents, full cream cheese listed as 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents with market tone uncertain due to dairy tales and regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRa¢e Press Association
New York
Western
Chicago Market Prices May 15 Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago markets report cattle receipts at 21 500 steady to 10c lower with primaries at 4 46 to 5 50 and cows to 65 50. hogs receipts 6 000 down 5c with light to 6 57 and 6 50. sheep receipts 16 000 down 15c with native sheep 4 50 to 6 60 and lambs 6 65 to 8 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Reported
Prices from Pittsburg Pa list cattle prime and choice at about 5.50 to 6.10 per unit with prime wethers at 6.10. Good mixed cattle range 5.75 to 6.00, lambs around 5.50 to 6.75. Hog receipts smaller with prime heavy hogs near 5.70 and workers and pigs 6.80 to 6.90, roughs 5.50 to 5.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Scripps-McRae Press Assonciation
East Buffalo Livestock Prices Report
East Buffalo N Y May 15 Cat tle None on sale Veal and calves 875 7 55 Sheep Receipts 5000 25e higher Choice lambs 8 00 8 25 cull to fair 6 75 7 80 yearlings 7 00 7 50 wethers 6 00 .40 ewes 5 25 5 35 mixed sheep 5 35 6 00 cull sheep 2 25 4 50 Hogs Receipts 1250 19c lower Pigs workers mixed and medium grades 6 80 roughs 6 00 6 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Scripps-McRae Press Association
N. Y
Meats and Lard Prices from Kingan & Co Corrected
List of sugar cured hams bacon and lard prices from Kingan & Co including English style hams boneless roulette and picnic hams with values around 10 to 16 cents and other cuts such as beef veal mutton and fresh beef carcass priced per pound in 1916 style notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingan & Co
Indianapolis Produce Prices Reported in Illinois Market
Indianapolis Produce listing shows Egese-Lower at 14c per mark, poultry steady with hens 9c, roosters and spring chickens 3c, hen turkeys Izc, tom turkeys 10c, ducks 10c, geese 5c. Butter country 1c, creamery state 32c, Butterine 12 lsc, cheese jobbers prices include Imported Swiss wc, domestic Swiss 2%, New York cheddars 16c, domestic Limburger 1c, brick 18c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
New York
Frohman Portraits Not To Be Photographed
Charles Frohman, famed New York theatrical manager, shuns photos yet a London snap reveals him without whiskers and with a corpulent look, showing he differs little from ordinary people while enjoying name exposure on posters.
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Charles Frohman
New York
Frohman
London
Makes Second Escape From Captors
Harry Jewell, said to be insane, again escaped while en route to his Worthington home Indiana. He had been found at Marion a week earlier and was under Worthington marshal custody. He fled at Union Station Indianapolis leaping a fence after jerking away from officers. Police captured him. his mother and a physician left home with him on Tuesday and police reported the event Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jewell
Jewell
Worthington
Ind
Marion
Marshall
Union Station
Indianapolis
Live stock market report from Indianapolis May 15
Receipts show hogs 7000 cattle 1400 sheep and lambs 300. Hogs range 6.60 top as market eases. cattle steady. sheep and lambs steady to firm. Spread of feeder steers and cows listed with price figures for various weights and grades.
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Indianapolis
St Louis Live Stock Cattle and Hog Prices May 15
Cattle receipts 2500 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 steers 2.65 to 5.50. Hog receipts 7800 lower with pigs and lights 6.00 to 6.50, packers 6.00 to 6.45, best heavy 6.40 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 1500 strong natives 3.75 to 6.00.
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ST. Louis
Texas
Scrugham tied to forged ballots in insurance case
In New York on May 15, evidence emerged linking George Scrugham to witness signatures on two ballots in a recent insurance election. Handwriting expert David N. Carvalho testified he found the signatures in Scrugham's handwriting, intensifying the conspiracy charges against Scrugham, Carrington, and Stirrup as defense witnesses prepare to testify about Carrington's involvement.
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Scrugham
C. F. Carrington
Charles Stirrup
David N. Carvalho
Carrington
Junk dealer tried for receiving stolen goods
Louis Sagalowsky a junk dealer is being tried in criminal court on the charge of receiving stolen goods. It is alleged he bought brass from two soda fountains stolen by several boys from the firm of Klee Coleman.
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Louis Sagalowsky
Klee & Coleman
Two New Dreadnaught Battleships Ordered
London May 15. Government orders for construction of two new Dreadnaught class battleships. One to be built at Portsmouth dockyards and the other at Devonshire yards.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Association
London
Portsmouth Dock
Devonshire
Chicago grain market report May 15
Chicago wheat futures ranged from 91% to 92%c with May opening at 92c and closing near 1114c. July and September moved around low 90s, corn held around 52% to 53%c, oats unsettled with May around 45%c, and July near 44%c. Provisions rose with July pork at 16.55, lard 9.27, ribs 8.97. Local receipts listed wheat 47 cars, corn 88, oats 110.
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Chicago
S@ic
Cincinnati Live Stock Prices and Receipts May 15
CINCINNATI May 15 Cattle Receipts 1151 10c lower butcher steers extra 5350 60 good to choice hoop 5 25 common to fair 3 50 4 00 extra 6 50 hogs receipts 2600 10c lower good to choice 6 57 4 5 60 mixed packers 6 50 6 57 14 sheep receipts 157 steady extra 5 25 lambs extra 7 65 spring lambs 7 00 9 00
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Cincinnati
Chicago Market Prices Report May 15
Chicago market notes show prices for various dairy and poultry items. Butter extras and creamery firsts range from 14 to 21 cents per pound, cheese Twins at 14 cents, young Americans at 2 cents, and poultry turkeys 11 to 12 cents, chickens 12 to 14 cents, ducks 13 cents, geese at 5 to 7 dollars per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain market price list with varied values and car counts
The document records bids and through billing figures for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Hay and Rye, noting grades No 2 red white yellow mixed and timothy as well as per bushel prices and car totals. Inspections list multiple cars by grade with totals, including rejections and unestablished grades.
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Timothy
Hay
Fairbanks To Address Cotton Manufacturers’ Meet
In Philadelphia on May 15 the American Cotton Manufacturers association convenes with over 200 members expected. President Lowe and officials prepared to entertain. Vice President Fairbanks arrives tomorrow noon to address the gathering.
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Philadelphia
South
New England
Middle West
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Lowe
Fairbanks
Alumni Meet at Shortridge High School Friday June 14
The Shortridge High School Alumni association annual meeting will be held Friday evening June 14 with current seniors admitted. The evening includes dancing and a good time. Emphasis on inviting as many as possible from the class of 1902. The senior class decided Rev. M L Haines will preach the June 9 bacalaureate sermon and class day exercises will be held early in June in the Caleb Mills hall. Ralph Elvin will present the class gift to the school, likely equipment for the Daily Echo. Mary Dallas will present the ax to the juniors.
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Shortridge High School Alumni Association
Shortridge
M. L. Haines
First Presbyterian Church
Caleb Mills
College Will Move to Tulsa From Muskogee
Henry Kendall College of Muskogee a Presbyterian institution will relocate to Tulsa. Tulsa provides a two acre site and $100,000 to secure the school.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Tulsa
TY. T
Henry Kendall College of Muskogee
Intitute
Hariman Rail Trusts Draw ICC Fire In May Report
Special to The Sun. New York May 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission findings on Harriman finances accuse the combine of choking regional rail competition and inflating stock. The report names Union Pacific Santa Fe Southern Pacific and Chicago & Alton as violating antitrust law and urges suits to dissolve or restrain Harriman control.
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The
Sun
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Evening Telegram
United States
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Elinois Central
San Pedro
Alton
Far West
Frank B. Kellogg
Charles A. Severance
Tlinois Central
Union
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Great Empire
Bonaparte
Union Pacific
Chicago & Alton
Illinois Central
Union Pacific System
San Pedro, Los Angeles
Salt Lake Road
Commission
E. H. Harriman
Mortimer H. Schiff
Jacob H. Schiff
James Stillman
George J. Gould
Commission clarifies Harriman inquiry status
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases no report on the Harriman case and has not resolved any questions. The matter remains under consideration with some aspects under further investigation, and misinterpretation from briefs or memoranda may have led to erroneous impressions.
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State Commerce Commission
New York Evening Telegram
Harriman
Coldest May Day Hit Lincoln at 22 Degrees
Lincoln Nebraska reported the coldest May day on record with a thermometer at 22 degrees Tuesday. The blustery chill affected activities and raised concerns about crops and early-season work across the region.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Itaristory
Snow Hits Superior with Late May Three Inch Dump
Three inches of snow fell in Superior Wisconsin on Tuesday night marking the heaviest late spring snowfall in 15 years. The unseasonable storm disrupted commutes and blanketed streets and lawns as residents noted the unusual May weather.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Superior
Wis
New York Labor Demonstrations Rally for Moyer Haywood Trial
In New York on May 15, massive labor parades and meetings protest President Roosevelt's designation of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone as undesirables in the Boise murder trial. About 60,000 workers, mainly union members, carried red banners and Chinese lanterns as bands played. Morris Hillquit, a former Socialist candidate, urged defense of the prisoners while local Moyer Haywood groups organize nightly meetings and fundraisers to counter Roosevelt’s stance.
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New York
Greater
Roosevelt
Mover
Haywood
Pettibone
Boise
Grand Central Palace
Morris Hilquit
Congress
Moyer
A. Moyer
United States
Moyer-Haywood
Stag Club Gambling Cases Delayed In Indianapolis
Prosecution delays in the Stag club gambling cases stir public speculation as indictments from December target William Beck John Glazier Wendell Bangs and William Petty for operating a gambling house visiting a gambling room and illegal liquor sales. The Petty absence and seeks to pressure his return have postponed trial dates, with Prosecutor Eliott R Hooton citing unknown whereabouts and other legal maneuvers. Local politicians and prominent citizens reportedly hope the cases never go to trial.
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Eliott R. Hooton
Stag Club
William Beck
John Glazier
Wendell O. Bangs
William Petty
Fremont Alford
Criminal Court
Heston
Messrs. Beck
Glazier
Bangs
Hooton
Frankfort
Ind
Petty
Charles Wiltsie
Mr. Wiltsie
Lfe
Indianapolis
Hughes Celebrates New York Public Utilities Bill Passage
Albany reports the assembly passed Gov. Hughes public utilities bill, his top reform measure. The measure faces the senate next week, where passage is expected. The victory marks the largest in Hughes official career amid strong corporate opposition.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Albany
N. Y
City Record Births and Deaths Listing Names and Homes
A compilation of births deaths and medical notes listing individuals with ages addresses and hospitals. Entries include measles typhoid fever endocarditis pulmonary tuberculosis puerperal conditions and epilepsy along with dwelling values and street locations.
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John P. Layton
N. Holmes Ave
Lowe
Door of Hope
Mary Jane Harness
Lillian Louise Shaw
St. Vincent's Hospital
Michael Connor
S. Delaware
Mayme Kate Truex
W. Fifteenth-st
Eric Conn
S. Warman Ave
George Venerable
Bellefontainest
Alfred Mays
City Hospital
Sarah C. Ewing
Massachusetts Ave
Frederick C. Burgman
Barthave
Edith Schmalfeldt
N. Arsenal Ave
Anna G. Callahan
McPherson Ave
Veterans push for McAbee to stay as state inspector
Encampment No. 1 Union Veteran Legion met Tuesday to back D H McAbee for reappointment as state factory inspector. They plan to persuade Gov Hanly to appoint McAbee over Shelbyville’s William Blakely, per Congressman Was9's wishes. Committees will reach Col Ed Wolf and draft commendations.
The Horse Market Drops Odd Listing
An OCR style market note lists horse qualities like heavy draft and eastern and southern stock. Mentions drivers and consignments but text is garbled with missing names and places. Likely a transient classifieds snippet cataloging draft horses and quality grades for sale.
Indiana Independent Telephone Association Opens Convention at Claypool
Members gather at the Claypool hotel for the Indiana Independent Telephone Association convention. A full afternoon program includes roll call, welcome by Mayor Bookwalter, minutes, officer and district reports, and committee appointments. A banquet and program are planned for the evening. Visitors from other states attend as sessions continue Thursday.
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The
Indiana Independent Telephone Association
Claypool
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
A. C. Lindenmuth
Theodore Thorward
William Bl. Moellering
Walter J. Uhl
O. BP. Friberg
J. A. Browne
J. G. H. Klinger
W. W. Mendenhall
I. A. Frazee
Henry Landgrebe
C. D. Knoefel
W. H. McPherson
Independent Telephone Movement
Farrar heirs sue for one fifth of Union Market site in St Louis
A suit filed in the US circuit court by 11 descendants of Mrs. Ann C. T. Farrar seeks title to one fifth of the Union Market ground in central St. Louis, deeded to Farrar in 1833. Possession suit cannot be filed until Gov. Hauser dies. other plaintiffs sue based on relation to Hauser's wife, her daughter.
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ST. Louis
Union Market
United States Circuit Court
Ann C. T. Farrar
Helena
Mont
Gov. Hauser
Farrar
Nurse Robbed by Grandst Conductor in Lights-Out Assault
Antonio Kresnic, a hospital nurse, reports being knocked down and robbed by a Grandst conductor after lights were turned out aboard a late night ride toward Jersey City. Uniformed conductor allegedly struck him with a blackjack at Hast river. police investigation ongoing.
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Scrippa-MeeRee Press Association
New York
Antonio Kresnic
Jersey City
Kresnic
Hast River
Gompers Heads South For AFL Mission Work
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will depart Washington tonight for a mission trip to the southern states. He plans to engage in labor outreach and discussions with local unions during the travel period.
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Scrippe-McRae Presse Association
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
The
South
Dead at Throttle on Fast Pennsylvania Train
Scripps-McRae reports from Philadelphia that a Pennsylvania train ran at high speed last night with engineer William Armstrong at the throttle. Passengers, terrified by the rapid approach to stations, were relieved when the fireman found Armstrong slumped in his chair with his hand limp on the throttle.
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Pennsylvania
William Armstrong
Overford
Armstrong
Pennsylvaniacquire line added to Logan sport division
Following the clearance of the Chicago Indiana and Eastern railroad indebtedness the Pennsylvanian company secured its stock and bonds and integrated it into the Loganport division of the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis railroad This expansion provides a second entry into Maude Ind and other Indiana shipping points.
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Chicago, Indiana & Eastern Railroad
Pennsylvani Company
Logansport
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Maucte
Ind
Tragedy as Letter Carrier Kills Mother Then Shoots Self
In Chicago on May 15 eight year old Henry Niebuhr sick with measles witnessed his mother Elizabeth Niebuhr die at the hands of Thomas Rowan, a boarder and letter carrier, after quarrels with her husband over his stay. Rowan then killed himself with two bullets. The motive tied to efforts for reconciliation.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Chicago
Henry Niebuhr
Elizabeth Niebuhr
Thomas Rowan
Roman
Niebuhr
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Scripps-MecRae Press
Renecration
Procce
Chicago Livestock
Scrippa-Mektac Prena Renociatior
Ween Eaes
Easees
Scripps-Mckrne Press Association
Scripps-McRae Preas Association
George Scrugham
Self
Chicago Grain
Scrippa-McRae Prean Association
City Grain
Scripps-McRae Presse Anenciation
College
Melville Cohn
Schleppy
Antonis
Mr, .Cohn
Basbanio
Suakespere
Raps Harriman
Federal Court
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
the Inter
Mayer and
Rutger
Hughes
Christian and
Maria Kosley
Minnesota St
Will and
Dora Cole
W. Eighteenth
William and
Susan Hartzell
Detroit St
Anna Flanders
Orlando and
Ida Elzeo
Barth Ave
Leonard and
Edna Elliott
Bismarck Ave
John H. Reed
Elva Jameson
John W. Carpenter
Anna E. Diefenbach
Peter C. Quinn
Mary F. Kelley
Clarence E. Jenkins
Wilhelmina L. Kloetzk
George B. Hatfield
Elizabeth E. Fields
Orin W. Mitchell
Grace M. Thiecke
Kinsie E. Berry
Elizabeth Webster
Simon P. Smith
Minnie B. Craighead
George J. Willer
Larene B. Paulish
Ernest Schrader
Clara Neimeyer
Herman Irmer
Annette F. Riordan
W. P. McKenzie
Alice M. Mann
S. L. Shank
J. B. Bright
N. Alabama
M’abee
Encampment No
Ed Wolf
Rushville
Situa
McAbee
Watson
Shelbyville
Independent Association
Arrang
Sessons
Scripps-McHae Press
Assoctat
Senger
Pennsy
Pittsburg, Pa
Cincinnati Trac
Tion Company
Connersville
Greensburg
Greenaburs
Donnersville
James Sar
U.T
Anderson
Muncie
Noblesville
Tipton
Union City
Hartford
City
Montpelier
Bhutton
Losansport
Era
Alexandria
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Uwe
Merion Plyer
Bell
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Estern Traction Company
Crawfordsville
Lafayette
Old Main
New
New Castle
Richmond
Dayton
Newastle
Rumning
Knightstown
Mooresville
Bethany Park
Martinsville
Ben Davis
Plainfield—Fron
Avon
Danville
Sompany
Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Indianapoli
Ribble’s Drutore
Rountely Square
Southport
Greenwood Whiteland
Franklin
Amity Edinburg
Taylorsville
Columbus
Ager
Tormbe
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