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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1909

Page

4

Bachelor gives all his money to charities in will battle

New Haven relatives of Col Thomas Mamett Addis announce a will contest over an estate valued at 355000 with 100100 to Grace hospital and 100100 to New Haven hospital. Addis, born 1840, sailed as a captain, later joined Winchester Repeating Arms, traveled worldwide, and earned a laureled career including a monument plan and a Mexican war title.

Searchight Utility Howard Publi Deutera Searchlight Utility New Haven Conn Thomas Mamett Addis Winchester Repeating Arms Company Winchester Company Col. Addis Eurasia Spain Alfonso XII Mexico Maximilian

Why You Should Read The Classified Ads In The Sun

A brisk plea urges readers to scan daily classifieds for bargains and quick, cheap purchases. It lists examples from real estate, jobs, services, and auctions, including Mme Snyder-Workman modiste, Rink Bros cleaning, Fleury electrical contractor, J V Crase Realty Co, and Vaudette theatre.

J. V. Crase Realty Co American Central Life Bldg

Boy Thieves Sentenced to Reform School

Willie Newbold and Earl Jennings, both 16, appeared before Judge Stubbs in juvenile court and were sentenced to the Indiana School for Boys for bicycle theft. The judge said he might suspend the sentence within a few days.

Willie Newbold Earl Jennings Stubbs Indiana School For

Meats and Lard Prices Listed

Sugar cured ham 144 17c Black or skinned hams 174 18c English style hams 164 17Kc Rolled hams 2% 2%c Breakfast bacon 2144 2%c Sugar cured beacon English style bacon Dry salt pork 1% 1 %c Smoked bacon

Harriman Stocks Weaken Slightly Amid Market Caution

London reports Harriman stocks slipping a touch with no significant price moves as bears hesitate awaiting developments. Observers note the American pool led by J P Morgan kept a firm grip on markets, discouraging any price breaks, while the American railway list showed irregular trading and Paris reports cited quiet security trading.

London Harriman J. P. Morgan New York Paris

Retires From Greenfield Bank Presidency After 38 Years

Nelson Bradley resigns after 38 years as president of Greenfield Banking Company. In his letter he cites advanced age and inability to give duties full attention, noting the bank has never lost a dollar since its 1871 founding. Charlies Barr becomes acting president.

Bradley Hancock County Charlies Barr

Retail coal prices and farm commodities listing

Coal prices listed by grade and mine names including Pocahontas and Kanawha lump and mine run figures. Regional markets show coke and crushed coke values. Agricultural items note corn price 73 cents per bushel, oats 30 to 88 cents, timothy hay 12 to 14 dollars, clover 9 to 11 dollars, and new hay 13 to 15 dollars per unit.

Pocahontas Blossburg Linton Lump Hocking Valley Luhrig Brazil Block Ss.ee Pewestecerces Howe T Ceded Indianapolis Rouse Bros Kentucky Saveruay

New York Curb Market Tickers Report Sept 11

Daily price quotes from New York exchanges list numerous stocks and commodities. Highlights include Standard Oil at 6 967700, American Tobacco 453 465, Cobalt Central 36 37, Many entries show bid and offer levels with mixed ADV listings like Nevada Cons and Goldfield Daisy.

New York Standard Oil American Tobacco Cobalt Central Rawhide Butte Coalition Nevada Goldfield Daisy Chicago Subway Miami Copper Boston Nipissing United Copper Green Cananea Sao

Hogs and cattle prices mixed at major markets

Indianapolis receipts total 3 000 hogs 1 550 cattle 250 sheep with hog and sheep declines but cattle up from week ago. Top hog price 8.55 while most hogs 8.35 to 8.50. Cattle run fair with steady bulls and firmer calves. lambs 4.00 to 6.75. sheep 1.50 to 4.00. Other markets show varied hogs steady to firm and sheep strong. Cincinnati and Union Stock Yards report mixed results across hogs cattle and calves.

Indianapolis Seecasncnrcce MGM Heweee Wgee Nee Ward Pittsburg Cincinnati Seady East Buffalo N. Y Venla

Chicago Cash Grain Prices Report

Chicago cash grain quotes list various wheat and corn grades with bid/offer ranges. Prices for No 2 red wheat range around 1.086 to 1.09 per bushel while No 2 hard sits near 1.06 to 1.07. Corn values show multiple white and yellow kernels with mixed figures across grades.

Chicago

Market Opens With UP Rises Amid Trading Push

New York stocks begin to climb as Union Pacific opens at 207 and quickly advances to 210 percent before easing. Southern Pacific also opens higher while Harriman shares gain. Trading concentrates on UP ahead of Mondays book-closing deadline for the Oct 12 annual meeting.

Ern Pacific Harriman Union Pacific

Toledo Grain Prices September Wheat and Corn Rates

Wheat prices show cash and September at 1.105, December 1.11, May 1.12. Corn cash and September 0.61, December 0.612, May 0.63. Oats cash and September 0.41, December 0.42, May 0.44. Rye cash 0.11.

Chicago Wele A. W. Themaon tNomipal Toledo Toledo. O

Peelers Strike Ends Quietly in Anderson Indiana

A strike by tomato peelers in Anderson Indiana was reported to labor commissioners Saturday. Peelers began returning to work in small groups and officials said the militia would not be required.

Anderson Indiana Labor Commissioners

Grand Army Men Send Flowers for Comrade

Harvey B. Shively of Wabash died Friday night as a commander in the Grand Army of the Republic Indiana department. Funeral Monday afternoon in Wabash. Department headquarters arranged a floral tribute. Capt. Alex Hess will place flowers on the bier. Department Commander Or A Somers will attend.

Harvey B. Shively Wabash Department of Indiana Alex Hess Wasbash Capt. Shively Or. A. Somers Kokomo

City Births and Marriages and Building Permits Record

City births list several newborns with parents Isaac and Della Roberts David and Belle Davis Wesley and May Adkinson Vernon and Marie Schwiche James and Margaret Farrell. Tuberculosis and other causes of death noted along with endocarditis and diarrhoea. Marriages include Simkins Bowman Hern Harrell Cooper Knight. Building permits show Bickel, Merchants Heat Light, State Life Insurance, Berne Cohen, E W Eustis, Rube Eblin, M I Shea and John W Muys with various properties and costs.

Isaac and Della Roberts Detroit Street David and Belle Davis San Marco Wesley and May Adkinson Sutherland Avenue Vernon and Marie Schwiche S. East Street James and Margaret Farrell Merkel Street Lewis W. Simkins Lillian Bowman Lon Hern Floney Harrell Philander Cooper Martha Knight Clifford J. Gray Edith V. Watkins H.C. Bickel Dearborn Merchants’ Heat and Light Company Pearl New Jersey State Life Insurance Company Smoke State Life Berne Cohen Pennsylvania

Peary Reaches North Pole amid Harsh Weather

The Peary expedition completed a grueling 40 mile march over twelve hours with no open water obstacles and established scientific observations near the pole. A sounding at five miles from the pole dropped to 9006 feet before bottom, then a perilous return home amid gale and snow. News reached Roosevelt House with Prof. Ross Marvin's death adding somber note.

North Pole Peary Cook Roosevelt Prof Ross G. Marvin

Peary Dismisses Cook Pole Discovery Claim

The New York telegraph report quotes Commander Robert E Peary denying Cook's alleged discovery of the North Pole. The cable from Battle Harbor via Marconi transmits the denial dated September 11.

Battle Harbor Maroon Wireless Cape Ray N. F American News Service New York Cook North Pole PEARY Robert E. Peary

Peary Declares North Pole Ownership for U S A

Telegram from Commander Peary to the Secretary of State reports hoisting stars and stripes at the north pole and taking possession in the name of the United States. A record and U S flag remain, confirming formal claim.

Washington, D. C North Pole United States of America United States

Indianapolis Grain Market Report with Prices and Inspections

Grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and hay are listed with No. 2 red and white grades, through billing quotes, and September October futures. Inspections show car counts and sample statuses, with comparative weekly flour and grain outputs and stock on hand for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Hay.

Indianapolis Timothy

New York Bank Statement Shows Reserve Shifts

The September 11 bank statement lists changes across clearing houses with reserve declines of 8.36 million dollars and 8.28 thousand in Tess U. eight, loans down 569.9 thousand, specie down 8.29 million, legal tender down 3.85 million, deposits down 13.11 million, while circulation rises 47 thousand. actual cash reserve sits at 25.26.

N. Y New York

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