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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1908

Page

4

Taft reassurance spurs Wall Street to new highs

President-Elect Taft’s reassuring statement sparks a buoyant start on the New York stock market with heavy early trading. Steel Union Pacific Southern Pacific and copper shares lead gains as metal stocks post top prices and rail stocks hit yearly highs. St Paul reaches 145 145 and New York Central climbs 1 1/2 points.

Sion Amalgamated Copper Union Pacific Southern Pacific Northern Pacific St. Paul New York Central

Chicago Live Stock Prices Tumble Through Nov Sale

Chicago market report shows hogs receipts around 30,000 with mixed to heavy weights trading $5.25 to $6.30 and pigs $0.75 to $65.00. Cattle receipts about 3,500 with Texas steers $3.50 to $4.65 and cows $1.95 to $5.35. Sheep receipts about 12,000 with natives and westerns $2.60 to $4.70 and lambs $4.25 to $6.95.

Chicago Wight Stronz. Reeves Texas Western

Chicago Grain opening prices November report

Chicago grain prices show December wheat at 1.04 dollars per bushel, December corn at 0.614 dollars, December oats at 0.47 dollars, January pork at 16.07 dollars, November lard at 9.40 dollars, rib meat May at 8.608 million.

Chicago

Country poultry market report shifts to spring stock

Unexpected note lists buttered product lines and poultry categories including turkeys ducks geese hens roosters and spring chickens reflecting seasonal offerings and market terms.

The Wagon Market Prices From Rouse Bros

Readable market listing from Rouse Bros at 130 Kentucky Avenue detailing corn prices for od corn and New Corn, mixed hay, timothy, clover, oats, and hay for delivery with quantities and price ranges. Includes imperfect OCR with some decayed figures but conveys typical farm staple pricing.

Rouse Bros Kentucky Ave

Pittsburg Live Stock Summary from Pittsburg Pa

Cattle receipts light with steady prices. Extra grade $6.95 to $7.00, prime $5.65 to $5.85, good $5.35 to $6.60, heifers $3.00 to $6.00, cows and springers $16.00 to $65.00. Hogs receipts three loads steady. Heavy $6.40 to $6.50, medium $6.30 to $6.35, light workers $5.70 to $6.30, pigs $5.00 to $6.15, roughs to commons $4.75 to $6.15. Light steady. Prime wethers and good mixed, $3.50 to $4.00. Lambs $4.00 to $6.15.

Pittsburg Casaccasecias Scasidenese C. Ce Leece Yeshmehbw

Hog markets ease as receipts rise in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Nov. 6 receipts total 14 000 hogs 1 500 cattle 800 sheep with hogs and sheep up while cattle down versus a week ago. Prices fall about 10 cents from yesterday as heavy hog supply and softer markets elsewhere push values lower. Hogs sold mainly between 5 35 and 6 50 with some at 6 60, cattle receipts larger yet demand steady, calves and bulls mixed, sheep and lambs active at steady to firm prices. Representative sales show lighter hogs and steers trading at 5 75 to 6 60 and sheep at 3 75 to 4 25 with various calves and bulls listed alongside.

Indianapolis Ceeeeeres Ceeeveesess Savvessese Seeceeseee

Grain Price And Inspection Report With Mixed Grades

Wheat prices show No 2 red at $1.00 to $1.06 per bushel with various numbers for No 3 and No 4 red. Corn and oats entries list through billing, mixed and white grades with multiple car counts in inspection totals. Hay and rye notes include No 1 timothy at $11.50 and rye at low figures, with totals for inspected cars.

Srouat Oate Timothy

Wives of Two Bankers Sentenced After Trial

The sentence of 15 years for both Morse and Curtis was delivered amid graphic emotion. Curtis’s sister Mia collapsed in tears, while Morse comforted by a fellow prisoner, and their wives sobbed or fainted as the verdict was read. Both men faced a Tombs prison stay with other offenders nearby, and the crowd showed mixed sympathy as the courtroom cleared.

Harry Morse Curtis Morse Tombs United States Charles A. Davis Davis Bank of North America Mia Carroll Carrell Curtiz

Career of More: Banker Crashes Facing Long Penalty

A renowned financier once worth an estimated 20 to 25 million dollars at his peak saw his fortune vanish in the crash leaving him 3.4 million in debt. He controlled 12 banks and trust firms and 335 million in corporate capital with stakes in 17 other firms. He served as director in 26 corporations and faced possible 60 years in prison on 48 banking law violations.

Trust and New England Steamship Company

Society notes from Indianapolis area events and travels

The November 6 social page lists a Frances Willard WCTU fair at Mrs. William Blodgett’s 2918 North Capitol Avenue. Numerous locals and visitors are mentioned with travels and visits including the Erbrich Euchre gathering in Tuxedo Park, Huey family trip to Oklahoma City, and various returns from Lafayette Lafayette and other towns.

Frances Willard Willam Blodgett Capitol Avenue EB. P. Erbrich Euchre Tuxedo Park

Father neglects 10 claim his daughter adopted by aunt in probate court

Edna Marie Janette Kirsch became Edna Janette Wilding after adoption by her aunt, a sister of the dead mother, Mrs Herbert Wilding. Mr Andrew S Kirsch, sought for three years to block the legal adoption, was found and served but did not appear in court, showing indifference to his daughter's future.

Edna Marie Janette Kirsch Edna Janette Wilding Herbert Wilding

Nevada Democrats Achieve Sweep in State Elections

Nevada voters return a solidly Democratic slate with full party control of the legislature. Senator Newlands expected to win renomination by a strong margin as Bartlett secures a decisive congressional victory.

Reno Nevada Newlands Bartlett Congress

Demands Alimony From Opera Singer Cowles

Mrs Lizzie V Cowles applies to Judge McCail to compel Eugene Cowles an opera singer and ex husband to file a 2000 bond to secure 25 weekly for her and their son Eugene Pomery Cowles. She claims 2380 in unpaid alimony. Divorce granted 11 years ago awarded 3 weekly for her and 10 weekly for the child. Appellate division later cut alimony to 2 weekly. Cowles had a surety bond which was canceled.

New York Lizzie V. Cowles McCail Eugene Cowles Eugene Pomery Cowles

Witty accuses Chapman of libel and seeks damages

James H. Witty sues John W. Chapman for 10000 dollars alleging libel. Chapman, representing Imperial Merchants' Association Store, had charged Witty, Ruth McClintock and Mrs George P. Miller with theft, embezzlement, and false pretenses. Witty claims the charges are malicious and unproved and seeks 10000 dollars for humiliation.

James H. Witty John W. Chapman Chapman Imperial Merchants’ Association S. Meridiwh Street Witty Ruth McClintock George P. Miller Perial Merchants’ Association Store

City Births and Deaths and Marriages Record

City births list several newborns including a girl for Robert and Anna Smith on Sir Olive street and boys for Thomas Mackey and Justin Potter among others. Deaths include Carl Mueller infant meningitis Edward Seigle and Daniel Dimock angina pectoris and others with ages from 4 to 76. Marriages list William Cronkrite and Edna Cape Dallas Moore and Sarah Loney Fred Curry and Fannie Percifield Harry Leak and Eda Bauer James Young and N Molva Garrett and Charles Hulee and Anna Minn.

Robert and Anna Smith Sir Olive Street Thomas and Nell Mackey S. East Street Clark and Margaret Eberhart Villa Avenue Justin and Elsie Potter N. East Street William and Vollie Strafford Senate Avenue Kay and Bessie Wood E. North Street William E. Cronkrite Edna Cape Dallas B. Moore Sarah Loney Fred Curry New York Fannie Percifield Harry B. Leak Eda C. Bauer James L. Young N. Molva Garrett Charles E. Hulee Anna B. Minn

Married couple wed at mayor’s home in Gloucester City

George Stephens aged 3 and Mary Burrows aged 69 appeared at Mayor Lincoln’s home in Gloucester City Pa late last night and requested marriage. They were soon made husband and wife, stating it was their first venture in matrimony.

Gloucester City George Stephens Mary Burrows Lincoln

Rube Marquard Visits Indiana Friends

Pitcher Rube Marquard, who helped win the pennant for the Hoosiers and was sold to the Giants, has returned to Indianapolis for a few days visit with friends. He may spend the winter here. He is looking well, and getting bigger and stronger. He has not signed for next year, as yet.

Giants Indianapolis

Tippegan de Monument Unveiling Planned Near Lafayette

The Tippegan de monument dedication will occur Saturday near Lafayette to honor the Battle of Tippecanoe. Gov Hanly will unveil the granite memorial funded by a $12,500 state grant and a similar federal grant, despite opposition from Indiana citizens favoring local limestone.

Tippe Canoe Battle Ground Lafayette Hanly Indiana United States

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