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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Inch Higher Amid Broad Gains

New York stock market opened irregular but with more advances than declines. Great Northern preferred rose 1 4 percent and several major issues posted gains while Southern Pacific dipped early. steel shares led the upturn as investors favored banking developments outside the exchange and the market held onto most gains at midday.

New York Great Northern Preferred Northern Pacific Paul Union Pacific Southern Pacific Great Northern Erie

Grain Prices and Inspections Reported in Market Ledger

Wheat and corn prices listed with steady bids and varied grades from No 2 red to No 4 mixed across winter and summer sessions. Oats and hay entries show steady values for timothy clover prairie and straw. inspections tally cars by grade, totaling eight for wheat and thirty for corn along with hay and mixed lots.

Timothy

Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago cattle receipts 14 000 weak prime beeves five dollars thirty to seven dollars stockers and feeders two forty to one fifty cows and heifers two forty to six dollars canners one twenty five to two fifty Texans three forty to four forty Westerns two ten to five forty HMogs receipts twenty thousand lower lights five ten to five forty rough four ninety to five ten mixed five fifty to six eighty heavy five fifteen to five zero pigs four fifty to five twenty Sheep receipts twenty two thousand lie lower native sheep thirty five to three thirty western sheep two seventy five to five native lambs four twenty five to six eighty western lambs four twenty five to six seventy

Chicago

Cincinnati Live Stock Prices and Receipts

United Press reports Cincinnati markets with cattle receipts 6, cattle prices 4.75 to 7.75 for calves. Hogs receipts 5,200, price range 5.80 to 9.75 with a 20 cent drop. Sheep receipts 250 steady, extras 4.00 to 4.50, lambs 6.60 for extras.

Cincinnati Navy Luce Shippers

New York Market Prices Summary

Pork Mess six twenty five and seventeen dollars for two items. Lard Western steam spot eight forty five to eight fifty five. Tallow City six cents country sixty one to sixty five. Butter Creamery extra twenty four and a quarter to forty four. Eggs White fancy forty to forty five. Cheese Full cream eighteen to fifteen forty four cents.

New York Western

The Wagon Market Prices Ahead of Market Day

Old and new corn prices listed. S47 ale noted. Sheaf oats priced at 13 to 14 dollars. Shelled oats at 31 sdte. Straw ranged from 1 to 3 dollars. Hay varieties Clover mixed timothy priced 13 to 16 dollars. Prices reflect typical regional market activity.

Indianapolis Market Bulletin for Dairy Poultry Prices

Indianapol is produce listings show butter at 32c Elgin tubs 19c country cream 19c cheese from New York 17c Wisconsin 17c eggs candled 22c Poultry live prices for turkeys ducks geese hens spring chickens roosters and others across the market with a mix of 4c to 12c ranges.

Indianapolis New York Wisconsin

Lodge Claims Body After Columbus Murder Suicide

The Eagles lodge in Columbus Ohio saved the body of George B Elliott from a medical college where it would have gone after his suicide following the fatal shooting of his wife Lillian at 2268 Noble Street. His wife was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery as police sought relations. Elliott to be buried from Planner Buchanan Chapel on North Illinois Street. Mrs Garrett of Reading Ohio contacted authorities seeking details of the case.

Lodge of Eagles Columbus George B. Elliott Elliott Lillian Elliott Mabel Trotter Noble St Crown Hill Planner & Buchanan N. Hiinois St da Garrett Reading Eliott

Fatal quarrel over Norris City band ends with fence picket death

Special to the St. Mount Vernon from Norris City Illinois. Herbert Spence 19 and William Healey 21 residents of Norris City quarrel over band management. Healey struck Spence on the head with a fence picket, killing him almost instantly. Healey surrendered to authorities.

St. Mount Vernon Ind Herbert Spence William Healey Norris City Ill Here Healey Spence

Shipman Resigns Post Office Job for Civil Service Post

John L. Shipman a clerk in the mailing department of the year postoffice resigned his position last evening to take a place in the office of the civil service examiner in Washington DC He has been in Washington the past month pursuing a felon.

John L. Shipman Civil Service Examiner Washington, D. C Shipman Washington

CHICAGO GRAIN PRICES SLIP IN WHEAT AND CORN MARKETS

Chicago grain prices fell across wheat, corn, and oats with December contracts showing declines. Wheat closed around 92 and May near 1.01 while corn drifted downward to about 68 in December and 58 for May. Oats eased to about 48 in December and 51 for May with pork, lard, and ribs futures listed at 13.80, 8.10, and 7.20 respectively.

United Press Chicago

Live Stock Prices Open High on Indianapolis Market

In Indianapolis on November 6 hogs reached a top price of 6.00, with a 2 to 40 cent drop at opening due to heavy supply. Cattle sheep and lambs held steady as buyers moved through a large receipts mix of hogs about 9,000, cattle 1,806, sheep and lambs 250. varied price ranges covered steers, cows, calves, bulls and pigs with typical industry figures for weights and classifications.

Indianapolis

Chicago Produce Prices Reported by United Press

Chicago Produce prices list items in a United Press report with eye level quotes for eyes estrogen? Eyes-Estra appears as a misread item. Butter Creamery and Cheese Twins show varied price ranges for firsts and extra grades. Live poultry including turkeys, spring chickens, ducks, geese are listed with per unit and per dozen prices.

Chicago United Prean

St Louis Live Stock Trade Report

St Louis Mo November 6 beef steers fetch 3.50 to 7.00 with stockers and feeders 2.00 to 4.50 cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.50 Texas steers 2.60 to 5.00 hog receipts 8,000, prices 4.75 to 6.00, butchers 5.35 to 5.60 natives sheep 3.50 to 5.25 lambs 4.50 to 7.00 with steady or slightly lower trends noted in hogs and overall cattle and sheep activity.

St. Louis United Press Texas

East Buffalo Live Stock Prices Report

East Buffalo N Y November 6 cattle receipts 50 steady calves 3.15 to 4.00 sheep receipts 4000 lambs 5.25 to 5.75 yearlings 5.50 to 6.00 sheep 2.75 to 5.75 hogs receipts 4760 15 to 25 cents lower Yorkers 6.00 to 6.15 pigs 5.90 to 5.95 mixed and heavy 6.25 to 6.35 roughs 5.40 to 5.65

East Buffalo Sq Uilted Press N. Y

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Report

Pittsburg Pa November 6 Cattle receipts light steady prices for choice to prime cattle range from 5.65 to 6.35 with prime at 5.65 to 5.9 Sheep receipts light steady prime wethers 5.30 to 5.50 good mixed 5.00 to 5.23 lambs 5.00 to 7.25 Hogs receipts 20 days lower prime heavy hogs 6.25 heavy yorkers 6.15 to 6.20 mediums 6.20 to 6.25 light yorkers 6.00 to 6.10 pigs 5.75 to 5.85

Fleeta Wale Abe Enas Fppenai Pa Gaseste Pittsburg United “Rear

Will Revoke License Over Assault Case Claim

Police Court Prosecutor Oren Hack warned there is a path to revoke James Scanlon’s license. Records show Scanlon has three Nicholson law arrests and was in court Tuesday on an assault and battery case. profanity arose but his saloon was not cited.

James Scanlon Oren Hack Scanlon Colls

Murder Suicide Tragedy Shocks Bancroft Family

Mrs Hul dah Rogers was murdered by her husband in Bancroft Michigan after a dispute over money. He nearly severed her head with a razor then killed himself, dying minutes later. The double tragedy followed a financial dispute.

Hy United Press Bancroft, Mich Huldah Rogers

Warbritton Seeks State Statistician Nomination

John F. Warbritton Montgomery County recorder will run as a Republican candidate before the state convention for the office of state statistician in Crawfordsville Indiana on November 6.

Sun Crawfordsville Ind John F. Warbritton Montgomery County

Prisoner Thonight Tried Escape in Police Court

Frank Sughue alias Frank Steven, 38, wanted for theft of ostrich plumes, attempted to flee police in the police court. Detective Edward Samuels spotted him leaving the room and recaptured him on the prisoners’ bench. The case was continued as he remained in custody.

Frank Sughue Frank Steven Edward Samuels Sughue

Japs Entering US From British Columbia Overland Passage

A British Columbia report notes large waves of Japanese immigrants disembarking from steamers and spreading into the Pacific states within days. Vancouver sits near the border, enabling swift movement of newcomers to American shores.

British Columbia Vancouver Pacific States

Beer price hikes ripple through Indianapolis saloons

Brewers in Indianapolis raise beer prices by one dollar per barrel to saloonkeepers, prompting talk of renewed cooperation between Capital City Brewery and the Indianapolis Brewers Exchange. The new rates vary by whether saloonkeepers are linked to the Exchange and by bottle versus keg sales, with pumps now the saloonkeeper's responsibility.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Brewers’ Exchange Capital City Capital City Company Capital City Brewing Company Victor Jose Jose Albert Lieber Indianapolis Brewing Company Lieber

Union Has Meeting at 208 N Alabama Street Indianapolis

Capital City lodge No percent of the Brotherhood of Interurban Trainmen held the second meeting since its installment in Indianapolis on Tuesday night at 208 N Alabama Street. Five new names joined the membership as officers and boards were named and plans advanced to perfect the organization. William H Green presided as Master with a full slate of officers and trustees named. Delegates were elected to the Grand Lodge for next summer. The group awaits Tipton and Muncie lodges to complete their organization before the executive board drafts a new agreement for Indiana Union traction company approval, expected within two weeks.

Capital City Brotherhood of Interurban Indianapolis Alabama-st William H. Green Whiliam H. Green Richard Burns John Lows C. A. Anderson J. M. Woodard John Hughes Allan Abrams Evans B. McBride William E. Young A. C. Wright John Giles F. D. Patterson Anderson Carl Black Jesse Thomas H. Newton Horace Leiper Grand Lodge Tipton and Muncie Protective Board Indiana Union Traction Company

Mayor Signs Budget Measures. Police Fire Salary Pending

Mayor Bookwalter announced Wednesday that he signed the appropriation and transfer ordinances from Monday’s city council meeting. He has not signed the police and firemen salary increase ordinance and will report on it via communication to the council at their next meeting.

Bookwalter

Court Dismisses Suit Against Richcreek Bank

Superior Court judges in a joint session refused petitions for a receiver for the Richcreek bank. Richcreek testified assets exceed $200000 with real estate about $265000 and holding bonds and negotiable paper. Barber Asphalt and Richardson Kothe Uhl sought payments over bonds and sewer bonds, but the bank was deemed solvent and willing to settle under clearing house rules.

Charles T. Hanna J. M. Leathers Barber Asphalt Company Richardson, Kothe and Uhl Richcreek Bank Clearing House Richcreek Richardson Kothe Uhi Clearing House Association

Cloudy Titles Warning Prompts State Land Investigation

In a year end 1906 report by Capt. D. H. Olive chief clerk in the land department the auditor notes widespread cloudy titles across the state and urges funding for thorough title investigations and possible plotting surveys. Government surveys leave reclaimed lands in state swamp lands title. Many swamp and university lands show no issued title though sold under county officials, buyers failing to send purchase certificates for patents.

D. H. Olive Land Department of the Auditor of State’s Office

Move school to Richmond by Indiana library commission

The Indiana Public Library Commission moved the summer school from Winona Lake to Earlham College in Richmond to leverage college and city library resources. The meeting at the statehouse Tuesday drew 125 librarians. Merica Hoagland resigned as recording secretary, to be replaced by Chalmers Hadley. Hadley’s year ending Sept 30 1907 notes new libraries at Goodland Auburn Bloomfield Montpelier Linton Kendallville Mishawaki Spencer Ligonier and Martinaville and urges steel company to fund a Gary public library.

Indiana Public Library Commission Winona Lake Earlham College Richmond Statehouse Merica Hoagland Chalmers Hadley Chalmers Hadley. A Report Submitted By Mr. Hadley Goodland Auburn Bloomfield Montpelier Linton Kendallville Mishawaki Spencer Ligonier Martinaville Gary Steel Corporation Ind

Many Ministers Attend Services at Fletcher Place Revival

Revival at Meridian street M E church opened with a half hour of old fashioned hymn singing. Dr Hannon led a dignified yet enthusiastic meeting with many ministers from various denominations attending and sharing testimonies. He warned against miracles as a substitute for conversion and preached Christ as the open door to heaven. Meetings continue daily at five union churches with planned speakers.

Hannon Indianapolis Fletcher-place Williams Hugh E. Smith Union Group Fletcherplace Church Meridian-st If. W. Hannon Central-ave W. H. Morgan Roberts Park T. E. Henderson California St J. W. Patterson

Mother Seeks Son From Mrs Pinkston in Oklahoma City

A letter to Mayor Bookwalter from Lizzie Pinkston 201 E Ninth St Oklahoma City asks him to find her son Robert Lee Pinkston who she says lives in Indianapolis. She last heard from him July 18 1901 and says he worked for the Big Four railroad. The mayor has been unable to trace him.

Bookwalter Lizzie Pinkston Ninth St Oklahoma City Robert Lee Pinkston Indianapolis Big Four Railroad Company

Mail mix up proves postal reach of city to Egypt

Mayor Bookwalter notes a letter addressed 3210 N Indianapolis St. Minneapolis? arriving from New York without delay despite address confusion. Charley Becker once in Alexandria Egypt kept Elks lodge photo book and mailed souvenir postcards with each member’s picture to Indianapolis. All lodge members reportedly received their cards, a feat for local mail carriers.

Bookwalter Indianapolis St Minois New York Charley Becker Alexandria Egypt Indianapoliis the Elks Indianapolis Ind

Tammany Ticket Wins in New York

New York voters favored the Democratic ticket with Thomas Foley winning sheriff in New York County by a 2,723 margin. The fusion of Republicans and Independence League largely failed, except for a few minor offices. Democrats also did well in Richmond and Queens, while Kings County saw a Democratic reversal under Senator Patrick H. McCarren. Several city mayoralties switched to Democrats as Republicans gained in Albany and Buffalo cities.

New York New York County Thomas F. Foley M. F. Simson Independence League Richmond Queens Kings County Brooklyn Patrick H. McCarren Clarke Edward T. Bartlett Willard Bartlett Court of Appeals Assembly Sherman Moreland David C. Robinson Chemung County Henry Seacord Republican Party Orange County Buffalo Albany Rochester Syracuse Oswego Utica Newburgh Elmira Rome Binghamton

Hope for Powers in Kentucky Fifth Trial Delay

Louisville reports that Caleb Powers may face a postponed fifth trial until August if Republican Willson becomes governor and appoints a special judge. Democrats back Robert Franklin, while Franklin fights any postponement. Powers faces trial next Monday in Georgetown for involvement in Gov Goebel’s assassination.

United Press Louisville Kentucky Friends Caleb Powers E. Willson Willson Powers Gov Goebel Georgetown Franklin Cateb Powers Robert Franklin

Repairing Fountain at Fountain Square Estimated at $200

Street commissioner Joseph Hogue seeks cost for repairing and painting the Fountain square fountain. Gas lights may be installed after repairs. globes were broken previously. Estimated expense is $200.

Joseph Hogue Fountain Square

City Record entries list births and illnesses across many households

The record enumerates multiple births at addresses such as 1519 Vigo Ave and 2310 W Michigan St, alongside listed deaths and medical conditions including carcinoma of intestines, pulmonary tuberculosis, bulbar paralysis, valvular heart disease, organic heart disease, aortic regurgitation, and various fevers. Notable entries include gunshot wound of head and acute miliary tuberculosis, with patient ages and street addresses recorded.

Eliza Carr Moore College-ave Mary Josephine Skeel Maryland-st Permeila King Ashland-ave Catherine Butler Hall Place Peter J. Scheich N. Davidson St Martha L. Atkins Seventeenth-st Daniel Robertson Lucas New Jersey St Frances Lillian Eliott Elizabeth B. Teel Esat St Hannah Frost N. Holmes Ave James Way City Hospital Patterson St Thomas King

Prohibitionists Cheer Election Gains and Forecast Revolution

Chairman Jones predicts a political revolution in the South as Prohibition gains surge nationwide. The party plans an active campaign with a Chicago meeting for the national convention and a Maryland Mississippi and Illinois tally showing key victories. Delaware yet undecided. Kentucky Ohio and New Jersey shows mixed results. Prohibition may push temperance policies and open saloons in some areas, with party leaders claiming a 1,000,000 vote target for 1908.

United Press Chicago National Atlanta Prohis Jones Maryland Mississippi EL KF Noel Pennsylvania New Jersey Fort Katzenbach Illinois Dry Hardin Union Pope Massac Williamson Ohio Bond Columbus Whitlock Toledo Kentucky Judge Hager Louisville Grinstead Delaware

Gas Meters Opened in Delmore Flats Robbery

Earl Sloss, a Negro, identified by Mrs. Ralph Morton as the boy who pried gas meters at Delmore Flats 221 and 223 W Vermont St Saturday evening and fled after asking for Carter the colored janitor. Police continue to investigate the sum taken as Sloss’s case is continued for a week.

Earl Sloss Ralph Morton Delmore Flats Vermont St Sloss Wilson Golnisch

Allis Chalmers Files $150,000 Lien Against railroad

One of the largest mechanics liens filed in the recorder’s office arrives from Allis Chalmers claiming 150000 dollars from Indianapolis New Castle and Toledo Railway for work and materials on the roadbed between Indianapolis and New Castle.

Recorder Allis Chalmers Company Indianapolis New Castle

Plans to Elevate Big Four Tracks at Kentucky

Public Works board approved plans to elevate the Big Four railroad tracks in Kentucky. The Valencia has completed its part of the work and the Big Four will begin soon.

Big Four Kentucky Row of Public Works Vadalia

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Wall-St City Grain Prodece LODGE Eagles Chicago Grain Warbritton United States Interurban Trainmen’s Organization Rich Creek Clerk OF Land Department General Assembly Library Commission Vival Hymns Fletcher Place Meridian St. M. E Tammany Foley Shmsen Fusion Cers Gotham the Sun John J Jeanette Logan John R Etta Ravenscroft Michigan-st Carl and Sure Reeder King-ave Patrick H Julia Broderick William and Nettie Hacker Cairost Joseph and Margaret Lawrie Union-st Charles and Lucretia Coombs Washington-st Lena Frank Dorman St Herman and Pear Fahrnon W. East-st Soloman Tobie L. Shifrin Bright-st Christen Andrea Parkway-ave Robert Ethel Clay Thirteenth-st Mittee South North
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