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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1907

Page

8

Wall Street Stocks Open Strong in New York Market

The New York stock market opened strong with gains around 1 percent in copper and rail stocks. Northern Pacific led the railroad list in the first hour, Union Pacific and Smelting also firmed, Amalgamated climbed after London copper advances, and trading intensified with broad gains and persistent demand in late hours.

New York Southern Pacific Reading Northern Pacific Union Pacific London Amalgamated Great Northern

Live Stock Prices and Receipts in Indianapolis

Live stock market in Indianapolis shows receipts of hogs 6000 cattle 1390 sheep and lambs 350. Opening hog prices steady to lower with top 36.43. Cattle and sheep stable. Steers and hogs ranges listed by weight with multiple grades and price bands.

Indianapolis

Commodity prices report from New York press

United Press reports pork mess at 17.75 18.50, lard Western steam spot 0.45 9.05, tallow city and country notes, butter creamery 26 27 cents, eggs white fancy western firsts 22 to 22½ cents, cheese full cream 14 cents.

United Press New York Western Steam Wyahye Wilgc

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Summary

Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 10.61 with prices ranging to 5.40 7.28 for prime beeves and 2.60 5.35 for cows and heifers. Hogs receipts at 15.00 with prices from 5.00 to 6.25. Sheep receipts at 20.00 with native and western sheep and lambs priced from 3.90 to 7.50.

Chicago

Cincinnati Live Stock Prices From Market Ledger

United Press reports Cincinnati stock market receipts listing cattle at 509 with steady values from 3.50 to 4.85 for common to good. hogs 1500 head trading from 4.45 to 6.55 with packers at 6.25. sheep 325 with steady quotes and lambs at 7.65.

Cincinnati

East Buffalo Live Stock Market Report

East Buffalo market news from September 17 shows cattle receipts at 51 percent steady, veals top at 8.75 to 9.00 withCull to fair 3.75 to 8.50. Sheep and lambs receipts 4,000, 10 cents lower, lambs 7.05 to 7.75, cull to fair 5.24 to 7.50, yearlings 5.50 to 6.75, ewes 4.50 to 5.00, mixed sheep 2.75 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 5,5 percent, prices up 10 to 15 cents, Yorkers 6.75 to 6.99, pigs 6.50, mixed 6.60 to 6.80, heavies 6.25 to 6.50, roughs 5.25 to 5.65.

United Press East Buffalo WN. Y

Pittsburg Live Stock Cattle Prices and Hog Receipts

Special to The Sun reports Pittsburg stock prices with cattle supply light and steady and prime and choice ranges from 4.35 to 6.50. Sheep and lambs show light supply with prime wethers 5.60 to 5.65, lambs 5.00 to 7.50. Hogs receipts are light and slower with prime heavy 6.49 to 6.50, medium to light 6.80 to 6.85, pigs 6.39 to 6.40, roughs 5.00 to 5.70.

Pittsburg

Labor Federation Chief Appeals for Strike Aid

President Gompers of the Federation of Labor issued an appeal to organized labor for funds to aid striking telegraphers as of September 17 in Washington.

United Press Washington Gompers The Federation of Labor Organized Labor

Humane society dance features flag shower at Tomlinson Hall

A Saturday afternoon event by the Humane society in Tomlinson hall presents a young people and children's dance with Capt. Wallace Foster in charge. Six hundred silk flags will drop from the ceiling for spectators to keep, amid a 12-number program with Hart's orchestra. A grab bag fish pond doll stands and refreshment booths aid the fundraiser. 15 cent tickets for the matinee, free for under six, and a 25 cent reserved seat musicale in the evening.

Tomlinson Hall The Humane Society Wallace Foster Hart

Thirty People Drowned in Kotaro Flood

THIRTY people are drowned in Kotaro after a water reservoir bursts. The disaster occurred in the village during an overflow, leaving many families shocked and seeking relief. Local authorities mobilize rescue teams and assess the extent of casualties and property damage.

United Press Toko Kotaro

Small Talk of Political Game in Indiana Races

The piece surveys Indiana political maneuvering around governor hopefuls including William L. Taylor Jim Watson and Sid Conger. It notes Watson's tentative candidacy Fairbanks linkage and the influence of party machines while mentioning local figures like Charley Miller and J. P. Goodrich in shaping the crowded field.

Jim Hemenway Fairbanks Jim Watson J. P. Goodrich Watson

Strike Proves Good at Bridge and Iron Workers Meeting

At the biennial convention in Orpheum hall the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers reports unions nationwide enjoying prosperity. Leaders credit the strike as the chief factor in improving conditions, and propose closer ties with farmers and other trades unions via a Producers and Consumers Equity Union and Cooperatives Exchange. Ten words free three days in The Sun under For Rent Rooms Wanted Selp Wanted Situations.

Ternational Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Orpheum Hall N. Delaware St Producers’ and Consumers’ International Equity Union Co-opernatvs Exchange

Supreme Lodge Court Battle Over Delegates At Indianapolis

In Indianapolis the Supreme Lodge faced a mandamus fight with Missouri Grand Lodge officers seeking seating for four delegates. Judge Allen upheld the demurrer, and arguments centered on interstate lodge laws, eligibility of members, and alleged unconstitutional acts by Missouri. L B Lockard defended himself against unseating O Keefe, labeling him a saloon-keeper and calling the accusation preposterous.

Allen Supreme Lodge Ri Grand Lodge Innignts Ladies of Honor Missouri Indianapolis L. B. Lockard Order John D. O'Keefe Lockard O'Keefe St. Louis Indiana Missouri Lodge Taylor

Paper to Exploit Him Role in Governor Bid Recount

A governor candidate discusses the interplay of press reports about his intentions. He explains that interviews appeared in the Palladium and Star, with headlines claiming he would not run for governor, though he says he never stated such a plan. He notes alignment between articles and clarifies he did not intend to stay out of the race.

William L. Taylor Jim Watson N. Mc Tidian Sr Mr. Watson Watson Fairbanks Indianapolis News Congressman Watson Indianapolis Star The Star Palladium the Palladium

Mayor Bookwalter Addresses Knights Fraternal Insurance Meeting

The supreme lodge session at the temple on NPennsylvania Street opened with Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter speaking on fraternal insurance. He warned against lax rates and stressed solvency as essential, noting large company assets don’t guarantee safety. He welcomed delegates to Indianapolis.

Bookwailker Bankwalter Bookwalter Indianapolis

Chores in Public John Killan Attempted Suicide

John Killan of Meridian Street 21408 walked into the city dispensary Tuesday morning and attempted to strangle himself with a rope. He proclaimed a desire to die. Bicycle Messenger George Stewart declared Killan insane and the case was noted by physicians.

John Killan Meridian St George Stewart

Auto Strikes Pole After Elks Event Fatalities

An automobile carrying seven Elks from a Manitou social event collided with a telephone pole in Col. Sept. 17. Three men were killed instantly and a fourth fatally injured. Victims named include William Radston dealer in electrical supplies Brittan Graves a druggist and the chauffeur Grey. The party had attended an Elks clubhouse gathering for visiting members and were traveling at high speed when the crash occurred.

William Radston Elks

City Record Births and Marriages Listing

Daily city record notes births at multiple addresses with parents listed, several babies named as girls and boys with dates implied by address, plus several deaths from tuberculosis and meningitis. It also lists marriages including Oghorn West, Johnston Winters trode, Peters Hazelings, Ellwanger McCormick, Howland Smith, Mank Hickman, Werner Croghan, and O’Donnell Newby.

Harry J. Oghorn Jennie May West Joseph M. Johnston Grace H. Wintrode Frank J. Peters Jessie M. Hazelings Arthur P. Ellwanger Kate M. McCormick Arthur H .Howland Anna R. Smith John L. Mank Dela M. Hickman Edwin Werner Elizabeth (. Croghan Charles O'Donnell Maud M. Newby

Jury Selected in Constantine Murder Trial in Chicago

A complete jury was obtained today for the murder trial of Frank J. Constantine in Chicago. The court will keep the jurors together as in the Thaw case, and court adjourned until tomorrow.

United Press Chicago Frank J. Constantine Louise Gentry

Kingsley Fears Destructive Reform Threatens Life Insurance

Richmond report cites President Darwin P. Kingsley of New York Life warning that federal overreach and political manipulation imperil life insurance. He argues life policy oversight should stay interstate, criticizes taxes on premiums, and condemns dishonest trustees and sensational media. The future of American life insurance, he says, is secure only if reform preserves stability.

Darwin P. Kingsley The New York Life Supreme Court of the United States Kingsley Uff New York State

Train Collision in Pattenburg Tunnel Injures Twenty

A freight train and a through Buffalo express collided in the Pattenburg tunnel on the Lehigh Valley railway near Easton. Twenty passengers were injured, none seriously, and a special ambulance train with doctors and wrecking equipment assisted at the scene. Engineer Herbert Gadley was internally injured. a baggage master suffered a broken arm and possible skull fracture. Passengers in the Pullman cars were jolted but largely uninjured and resumed travel after dressing of wounds. The cause remains undetermined.

Pattenburg Tunnel Uurt Herbert Gadley Easton

Fire at Stockyards Threatens Chicago Yards

Fire broke out simultaneously in two lumber yard sections and spread to Chicago's stockyards early today. Firefighters restrained the blaze after it damaged property valued at 915,000, with suspicions of arson guiding early investigations.

Chicago

Indiana reveals shifts in crop acreages across the state

The state bureau of statistics reports peas occupying 24 891 acres, watermelons 352, cantaloupes 2 489, onions 3 41, and tobacco rising by 14 968 acres over last year. Knox leads watermelon acreage with 72 969 acres. tobacco is led by Spencer county with 2 097 acres.

Marion Knox County Gibson County Sullivan County Posey County Jackson Sullivan Vigo Spencer County Switzerland County Warrick Randolph County Allen County Little Ohio County Noble County Elkhart Lake County Starke County Kosciusko County State Bureau of Statistics

Beaver Meadow Fire Destroys Main Block

Fire started in Curran Bros. store destroyed Beaver Meadow's principal business block. Weatherly fire department aided the effort and dynamite was used to check the spread of the flames.

Freeland Curran Bros Beaver Meadow Weatherly

Matron Goes Fishing During Marion Jail Vacation

Liszia Whiteman matron at Marion county jail takes a two week vacation to the Kankakee river for fishing.

Liszia Whiteman Marion County Kankakee

Incorporations Filed by Indiana Secretary of State

Tuesday filings include the Methodist Protestant church board in Indianapolis with directors from Elwood Swayzee Kendallville Greenfield Gosport and Jonesboro. Schelosky Table Company of Evansville with $40000 capital and nine directors. Land and Improvement Company of Clark's Hill with $4000 capital and four directors. Sons and Daughters of America No 1 of Indianapolis with incorporators Eliza Miner Mathew Johnson and Levi Dix.

Board of Church Extension Indiana Sons and Daughters of America, No Indianapolis Eliza Miner Mathew Johnson Levi Dix

Affinity hunter Marion Grey arrested in Chicago case

Miss Marion Grey, founder of the Searchlight club bureau in Elgin, was arrested after charging five dollars for matching clients seeking affinities. The probe, led by Inspector Henry Dement, traces her activity to Detroit and Chicago, with Milwaukee witness Minnie Coleman linking for delivery of promised “hearts own.” Grey, claiming post grad status at Michigan, says the venture was legitimate and aims to expose labor conditions in stores with a forthcoming book.

Miss Grey Elgin Detroit Searchlight Club University of Michigan The Progressive Advertisers’ League South Chicago

Negro Boy Hurt In City Street Collision

Porter Hardin a 12 year old Negro boy was painfully injured Tuesday morning at the intersection of St Clair street and Fort Wayne avenue when run over by a truck attached to a wagon of the Indiana Sand Company. He was riding on the wheel and collided with the wagon.

Porter Hardin St. Clair St Fort Wayne-ave Indiana Sand Company

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Wall-St Levent United Pres Charley Miller Miller Sid Conger Charley Stivers Jimmie Watson Jimmie Conger Fremont Goodwine Richmond Palladium James E. Watson Rushville Desdemona Joe Kealing Hanly Sidney Conger Sid the Sun Jim Wade Emison Sun Demurrer NEW Cause Honor—Supreme Lodge Is Missou Congress Cincinnati Euquirer Neshbar’s Meeting of the Supreme Loge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor N. Penn Sylvania St Ing Charles A. Bookwalter George A. Byrd Supreme Treasurer Killan Tally Colorado Springs Col Seven Elks Manitou Brittan Graves Grey Revere Pearl Wright Yandes James F Jane Miller Pine John F Elizabeth Ward N. Kketcham Edward A Minnie ‘Moers Cornell Harry H Levitise ‘Iillespie Frank and Mattie Stetter Spring Hoy Ora Flossie Frezier Wisconsin Lilly Smith Yandes-st John Broderick N. West-st Jennie Wilson Twenty Third Mantove Ave Sammy J. M. House N. East St Mary E. Oldham State College Hospital Massachusetts Ave Philip Gephardt Hoye Ave Richard Saxton City Hospital Ohio Jacob Miller Brookside United Areas Richmond Convention of Insurance Commissioners of the United States Buffalo Express Lehigh Valley Ecru Brussels Badger Furniture Washington St the Land and Improvement Company of Clarks Hill I. L. Stormes Northrup C. A. Regett EB. V. Loveless N. P.coyner U. S. Marshal Marion Grey Grumezit Searchlight Ste Affinity Business Henry Dement Minnie Coleman Milwaukee Miss Coleman Negro Boy
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