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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Turbulent Amid Mixed Moves

United Press reports New York on September 10 saw a dull irregular open with Great Northern up 3 percent and St Paul and Southern Pacific rising, Reading and Car Foundry advancing, Copper dropping 2 percent, and Canadian Pacific and other issues moving variably. Early weakness in leading speculative shares emerged as bears pressed the market.

New York Great Northern Reading and Car Foundry St. Paul Southern Pacific Canadian Pacific Amalgamated Boston

Live Stock Prices and Receipts Indianapolis Market

Indianapolis hogs opened five to ten cents lower with top around 36.70 while cattle and sheep and lambs show varied declines and steadiness. Graded steers range from good to choice up to 1,300 pounds, with lighter stockers and feeders noted. cows, heifers, bulls, and calves also priced across a wide spectrum. Hogs top for heavies 210 pounds and up around 6.25 to 6.50, with lights and pigs following, while sheep and lambs show good to choice pricing near 62 to 67 for lambs and related weights.

Indianapolis Dhralsiaiee Aavbind Hee Ewan San

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts

Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 7,500 with steady price range. Prime beef $5.35 to $7.15, cows and heifers around $2.50 to $5.75, canners $1.50 to $2.59. Hogs receipts 17,000 higher with diverse classes from $5.50 to $6.60. Sheep and lambs about $3 to $7.50, native and western varieties noted.

Chicago Oy United Preas

New York Produce Prices From United Press

New York market notes list September 10 prices for pork mess at 17.75 to 18.50. Lard Western steam spot 9.00 to 9.10. Tallow city and country 64 6%c. Butter creamery extra 27 1/2 to 28 1/2 cents. Eggs white fancy 2 1/2 30 cents. western firsts 21 1/4 to 21 1/2 cents. Cheese full cream 18 1/2 to 14 cents.

New York Western

Grain Prices and Car Totals from Tanpentalans Market Ledger

The Tanpentlans market ledger shows Wheat prices by grade and month, Corn and Oats firm quotes with through billing figures, and hay prices for timothy and clover. Totals include 13 Wheat cars, 34 Corn and mixed cars, 22 other cars, and 2 hay cars, reflecting multiple lots and grades.

Vic Timothy Tanpentlans Hay

TAX MAN IN WAIT

Tax wagon delayed by bad weather. A piano at 706 8 East St. was levied and loaded after officers exchanged lines of talk. A woman claimed the house belonged to her daughter on a wedding tour and the officers showed leniency. Delinquent taxes are improving, and the wagon may end tours soon if rates stay.

East St

Grain market declines steady on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago grain prices eased across wheat corn and oats with September wheat at 94 3/4 cents, December 99 1/4, May 1.0654 dollars. September corn at 61 1/4, December 59 1/2, May 60 1/4. September oats 53 1/2, December 52 1/4, May 58 1/4. Hog and pork figures shown. local receipts listed.

Chicago Board of Trade

Cincinnati Market Summary Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cincinnati Ohio September 10 cattle receipts 444 steady shippers five to six 75 extra six to six fifty five good to choice six to six fifty nine common to fair three twenty five four eighty five hogs receipts 3900 ten cents lower good to choice six sixty six five six five mixed packers six forty six fifty sheep receipts 1259 steady extra five lambs extra seven seventy five

United Press Cincinnati

Financing strike for a long siege in telegraph workers row

New York telegraphers strike leaders and Samuel Gompers discussed financing the strike for an undefined period. Western Union and Postal Telegraph officials deny any arbitration and insist on nonretention of striking workers except those deemed desirable. Western Union directors to meet amid dividend decision.

Telegraphers Gompers Federation Small Edward J. Nally Postal Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Company The Western Union

Ban on Flirting Ordinance Signed in Highmore

Highmore South Dakota on September 10 reports an ordinance signed by the mayor prohibiting eating candy or peanuts on streets and forbidding flirting in public. The measure aims to curb street behavior as the younger set moves to have it repealed.

United Press Highmore S. D

Goat Eats Coats and Conspires in Oak Hill Feud

A constable and deputy seized Ralph Dunn’s goods under an attachment at his Oak Hill home. A billy goat and three coops of chickens were jailed in Justice Sheppard’s court. The goat damaged items, including coats and a flag, and devoured portions of a coat. Dunn settled delinquencies and left with the goat and poultry.

Harry Hildebrand W. E. Clark Sheppard Ralph Dunn Oak Hill Billy Dunn Justice Shepnerd

Automobile racer dies in 50 mile endurance crash

Pittsburg reports a fatal accident at the opening of the National Circuit auto races. Rex Reinertsen, 34, president of a Pittsburg auto repair firm, died after a tire exploded and his car rolled at the seventh mile of the 50 mile endurance derby. Walter Christie, 40, and Clair Baston, 24, were injured. Christie aimed for a mile track record but struck wreckage. Helen Williams, 28, dies later from injuries in an auto accident last midnight.

Rex Reinertsen Automobile Repair Company Pittsburg Walter Christie River Edge N. J Clair Baston Reinertsen Christie

East Buffalo Live Stock Sale Report

East Buffalo New York reports cattle supply about 300 head with steady demand. Sheep and lambs receipts around 4,000 with fair to choice prices. Hogs receipts near 4,700 with active market. various classes priced from 6.50 to 7.10 dollars per hundredweight depending on size and grade.

East Buffalo N. Y

The Wagon Market Prices Report

The report lists commodity pricing for grains and forage. Corn quoted at 62 and 64 cents, oats at 43 to 68 cents for shelled and old stock, straw 6 to 8 dollars, hay Timothy 19 to 20 dollars, clover 11 to 13 dollars, mixed 12 to 13 dollars, new hay 14 to 15 dollars.

Poolroom stabbing leads to manhunt for suspect

Charles Gatewood, a negro, was stabbed in the right side during a poolroom fight at 911 Fort Wayne avenue. Pete Franklin, also a negro, armed with a knife, fled after stabbing Gatewood while Will Smith aided in the dispute. Gatewood was hospitalized and Smith arrested. Franklin remains sought by police.

Charles Gatewood Noah Fritz Fort Wayne Ave Susquehannast Gatewood Pete Franklin Will Smith Franklin Bray Quigley Simon Slate Hall Susquehanna St Smith

Accused of Theft Involving Old Soldier in Alabama Street

Niedam Thall was arrested on a drunkenness charge Monday night. Detectives Simon and Slate identified him Tuesday as a suspect in robbing Henry Gray, an elderly veteran living at 39 South Alabama Street, of 35 dollars while Gray was intoxicated. Joe Guntermann, a railroad worker, was jailed on the same robbery charge, denied it, but officers found cash hidden on his person. Gray was arrested for drunkenness after saying two men seized him and attempted to take him home. Guntermann was later found hiding among saloon barrels. Gray paid a police court fine.

Niedam Thall Simon and Slate Henry Gray S. Alabama St Joe Guntermann Alberts and Mefford Gray Guntermann

Wellman Delays Trip to Pole in Arctic Quest

New York dispatches report Walter Wellman has postponed his dash toward the pole for this year. Scientists and Arctic enthusiasts express disappointment as Wellman explains he wants to avoid risking death in pursuit, delaying the expedition.

United Press New York Norway Walter Wellman Pole

RAW DAYS FOR DOG-EATERS AT STATE FAIR

The Igorrotes on exhibit at the state fair shiver in breechcloths under rain, jabbering about weather as one points to the sky and calls it bad. They long for sun and Luzon mountains where they fought many battles, still using spears and shields.

Luzon Philippine Islands Uncle Sam

Robber Steals Watch From Doctor After Plumbing Visit

A plumber came to Dr. Braginton at 2122 N Dearhern St on Monday claiming to fix the water system. He asked the doctor to fill the bathroom tub. After the doctor complied, the plumber vanished along with the doctor's gold watch and purse. The purse had no money.

Braginton N. Dearhern St

Two-Cent Rate Law Ruled Unconstitutional by Pennsylvania Judges

Judges Wilson and Audenried declare the Pennsylvania two-cent rail rate law unconstitutional in a 500 page decision. The ruling, written by Audenried and agreed with Wilson before Wilson’s vacation, is expected to influence similar cases nationwide amid recent state litigations and New York governor Hughes veto.

Philadelphia Wilson Udenried Common Pleas Court Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Audenried New York Gov. Hughes

Lenox Leather Maker James Lenox Fails in Mass

James T. Lenox of P Lenox & Co. leather manufacturers faces a debt load near 2,500,000 amid money market strain and creditor pressure. He was a stockholder and director in 30 companies and held interests in General Electric.

Lynn Mass James T. Lenox P. Lenox & Co General Electric Company

Lands Trolley of Indianapolis

The article discusses interurban railroads linking Indianapolis with smaller state cities. It highlights the electric railway as a key factor in moving goods between town and country and providing frequent, prompt service between small towns and larger cities, surpassing steam lines in both freight and express traffic.

Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Indianapolis New York Edward Dana Durand

City Record Births Deaths and Marriages List

Births include Clarence and Anna Brooks boy 1108 W Morris Harry and Bonnie Hayes boy 807 E Twenty Seventh St Walter and Maude Lindsey boy 734 Indiana Jesse and Florence Williamson girl 2416 Station Louis and Regina Ambrose boy 532 S Illinois Deaths cover multiple ages and causes including meningitis chronic endocarditis tetanus mitral obstruction gastro enteritis pulmonary tuberculosis and enterocolitis Marriages pairings listed with names and spouses Building permits record several dwellings warehouses repairs with addresses and estimated costs

Clarence and Anna Brooks W. Morris Harry and Bonnie Hayes E. Twenty-Seventh Walter and Maude Lindsey Indiana Jesse and Florence Williamson Station Louis and Regina Ambrose Illinois Charles R. Pugh Vermont St Winfield S. Pickens Deaconess Charles J. Fox Volney Block Thomas N. Barnell Ambrose S. Minois St Bertha Josephine Elvin N. Trinois-st Cora A. Cofer Hattie Collins Carl H. Ridman Mary L. Quick George Bramblett

Ptomaine Poison Kills Harry Deadle

Visitor from Tipton Indiana, Harry Deadle aged 14, died at his grandparents home from ptomaine poisoning after eating watermelon grapes and other fruits. He fell ill Sunday afternoon and died Monday night at 9 o clock with doctors noting fruit ingestion as the likely cause. Funeral arrangements were to be made in Tipton after the death.

Harry Deadle Jason A. Chandler College Ave J. J. Baker Ralph Tipton Ind Indianapolis Harry

RIPE REDNESS AT STATEHOUSE WATERMELON FEAST

A playful statehouse watermelon feast unfolds with Gov. Hanly late to the gathering. John C. Billheimer Will Freeman and Sam Shutt cut the melons while others eat mostly the cores. The governor opens the big melon heart and jokes about dark work.

Statehouse Indiana Gov. Hanly John C. Billheimer Will Freeman Sam Shutt John McCardle H. E. Barnard J. N. Hurty

Hot for scorchers on N Meridian street

Earl Slack pleaded guilty to driving 24 miles an hour on N Meridian street and was fined $1 and costs in police court. Robert Parrott, 18, 2900 N Meridian street, who complained the police used unfair means and used several swear words, had his case continued for days. Slack had prior warnings to slow his speed.

Earl Slack N. Meridian Robert Parrott Meridian St Slack

Woman murdered in Indiana street home in Chicago

Mrs Anna Westerfield, 23, was shot in her bed in her Indiana street residence. Husband, a printer, returned after midnight to find her dead with a bullet hole in her temple. Police search for a missing roomer connected to the case.

Chicago Anna Westerfield Indiana St

TILE ALLIANCE ADDRESS ON LABOR DISSENT AT INDIANAPOLIS MEETING

At Germania hall a conference of the international Tile Brick and Terra Cotta Alliance of Indianapolis opened Monday and continues through the week. Charles Shank, international president, blamed child labor Negro employment and women workers as key factors undermining union growth and stability during strikes.

Germania Hall International Tile, Brick and Terra Cotta Alliance of Indianapolis Charles Shank Shank

Murdered by an unknown burglar in Norfolk home

Mrs. Mary Lawless Rorschach wife of Lieut Frank Rorschach U S N and sister of Joseph T Lawless former Virginia secretary was slain in her Norfolk home by an unknown burglar early today officers reported the crime as a domestic burglary gone wrong with no immediate suspects named.

United Press Norfolk Mary Lawless Rorschach Frank Rorschach Joseph T. Lawless Commonwealth of Virginia

Days of goodness as boys enter probation release

Seventeen boys aged eight to fifteen were taken by probation officer J. P. Axtell to juvenile court and released on probation from White's Manual Training School. Parents and boys alike smiled broadly, as the youngsters reacted joyfully to the outcome, likened to a circus atmosphere.

J. P. Axtell White’s Manual Training School

Robbery at Royal Savings Bank in Chippewa Ont

Masked robbers blew open the Royal Savings bank safe in Chippewa Ontario and escaped with a considerable booty. Bank officers say the deposit vault remained untouched and most funds stayed secure.

United Press Chippewa, Ont Royal Savings Bank

Capitol Chat notes from Indiana state fair and veterans reunion

CAPITOL CHAT reports on Pure food inspectors visiting the state fair to check refreshment stands and cider mills for law compliance. Veterans of the Civil War attend a statehouse reunion with multiple Indiana units meeting in specified rooms. Other items mention Mrs. Ed Coney at the hygiene laboratory, a San Jose Scale exhibit, and janitors busy during wet weather.

Ed Coney Danville, Ill Laboratory of Hygiene

Reunion at courthouse camps fire for Indiana regiments

About 70 members of the 124th Indiana Infantry and the Fifteenth Indiana Battery met in Superior Court Room 1 for a reunion with Capt. D. D. Negly presiding. The Sixteenth Indiana Infantry reunion followed in the circuit courtroom with about 60 attendees. Old officers were re‑elected. All commands will hold a campfire at the courthouse Tuesday night.

124Th Indiana Infantry Fifteenth Indiana Battery Superior D. D. Negly Sixteenth Indiana Infantry

Struck by trolley car kills man in St Louis

Samuel Browne was killed and William Tharp and John Jackson injured when a wagon carrying all three was struck by a trolley car in St Louis on September 10.

United Prean ST. Louis Samuel Browne William Tharp John Jackson

Newport Casino Stock Saved From Auction

Special to The Sun Newport R I September 10 Two shares of Newport Casino stock owned by J Edward Addicks were saved from the auctioneers hammer by a settlement of a claim nearly $500 a Newport firm The stock is valued at about twice that amount This action prevented the sale of the stock levied to satisfy the judgment

Newport, R. I Newport Casino J. Edward Addicks Newport

Kermit Roosevelt Found Safe After Eastward Trip

Reports of Kermit Roosevelt being lost in Chicago last night were debunked. The boy, who had spent the day with Marvin Hughitt, president of the Northwestern railroad, departed for the east last night from his Chicago home.

United Press Chicago Kermit Roosevelt Marvin Hughitt Northwestern Railroad Young Roosevelt East

Millionaire on Murder Charge in Chicago Trial

In Chicago a dramatic murder trial centers on Amasa C. Campbell a Wisconsin millionaire accused of killing Dr. Benjamin F. Harris in a Chicago skyscraper after a web of letters and divorce actions. Mrs Harris curiosity about a letter, a forged note and jealousies set off events leading to the shooting amid a jury pool of divorced men.

Amasa C. Campbell Antizo Wis Benjamin F. Harris Chicago Campbell Harris

Rain Spoils Courts At Irvington State Tennis Tourney

Rain and cold ruin the Irvington courts at Butler College where state tournament play is threatened. Monday results include Orme defeating Brickett and Holton toppling Cole as players from Indianapolis Cincinnati and Muncie head to Tuesday pairings and first rounds amid postponed matches.

Irvington Butler College Brickett Orme. Holton Indianapolis Cole Cincinnati Coleman Hunt Cane Indiannapolis Blakemore Spickerman Muncie Dubray Redman Wentzel Sutphin Indianapolis Country Club Schaffer North Illinois Street Club Fred Appel Irvington Club Tibbetts Dr. White Dr. Hunt Prof. Coleman Orme Heffley Ogle Holton Cincinnati Club

Two Boys Die in Grain Bin Collapse Near Hastings

In Hastings Nebraska on September 9 two sons Richard and James Mehling of Henry Mehling were smothered to death when a grain bin collapsed under about 12000 bushels of wheat on Frederials Graham’s farm near Hastings.

Hastings, Neb Richard James Henry Mehling Holmes County Ohio Frederials Graham

Terre Haute Conservatory of Music Incorporation

Tuesday the secretary of state filed articles for the Terre Haute Conservatory of Music with capital stock of 2500 dollars. Incorportors are Lane Robertson Edward Taylor and Nellie Davis Cunningham.

Secretary of State Terre Haute

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