New York and Chicago stock markets report mixed early trading
Stock market activity shows declines in New York with notable gains for lead and Canadian Pacific. London sentiment improves on investment stocks while the curb market is dull. Chicago wheat opens lower on cabling and strong Midwest receipts. other futures move mixed with pork and lard futures rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Shotwell
New York
Naewal
Canadian Pacific
Standard Oil Company
Southern Pacific
London
Indianapolis hog and cattle market report notes declines
Receipts for the day include 3500 hogs 350 cattle and 400 sheep in Indianapolis market. Hog trading was quiet with prices down 5 to 10 cents from yesterday and only a few loads sold at 7.50. Cattle demand remained limited and prices were barely satisfactory to yesterday. Sheep and lambs were larger in number with steady to lower prices, lambs at 5.00 and sheep at 3.75 or lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
St i MA
Ncgs
Churchmen push for machine voting in county law fight
In Indianapolis a battle unfolds as churchmen press lawmakers to vote right on the county local option law. Hemenway faces pressure to line up legislators who may be up for re election. If lined up, Hanly could campaign against them in November and threaten reelection chances. Rhody Sheil shifts to support Hanly while Sheff worries the special session harms Taft, prompting uneasy party realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemenway
Willl
Hanly
Republican Party
Indianapolis
Rhody" Sheil
Sheil
Sheff
Taft
Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards
Hogs receipts 7.00, market slow. bulk 6807.10, light 6607.25, pigs 4.50-7.47, mixed 0.85-7.47, heavy 4.60-7.40, good heavy 6.00-7.40, roughs 1.60-6.80. Cattle receipts 6, steady. beeves 3.67, Texas steers 3.50-5.00, western steers 3.20-5.80, stockers and feeders 2.60-4.35, cows/heifers 1.65-6.00. Sheep receipts 2.000, steady. natives and western 2.26-4.25, yearlings 4.5-3.7, lambs 3.25-5.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
LNION
Texas
Indianapilis Produce Market Prices Report
Wheat futures and cash quotes for September to May shown from Toledo Ohio on Sept 19. Wheat cash 1.00 percent, December 1.62 percent, ay 1.06 percent. Corn cash and September 0.72 dollars, November 0.664 dollars, May 0.65 cent. Oats cash 0.51, September 0.30, December 0.504, May 0.52. Timothy cash and September 1.60. Rye No 2 0.1 cent. Eggs 19 cents. Butter country average. Poultry Toledo market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Timothy
The Wagon Market Auction Listing
The ad from Rouse Bros at 120 Kentucky Ave lists farm inputs and prices. Corn 9 cents per bushel, new shelled oats 52 cents, sheaf oats from 11 to 12 dollars, Ola Timothy 11.50 to 12.00, new Timothy 11 to 12.50, new Clover 9 to 10.50, mixed hay 99 to 10.50, straw 4.60 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse Bros
Kentucky Ave
City Births and Marriages and Deaths Record
Births list numerous couples with child genders and addresses including Becker at 2131 Depot St and Power at 2103 Martindale Ave. Merger of marriages listed for multiple pairs and a series of deaths with ages and causes such as hip fracture and ileocolitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josep and
Catherine Becker
Depot Street
William A
Anna Power
Martindale Avenue
Mathias and
Mary Schneider
S. Meridian Street
Jacob W
Jessie M. Hottenroth
Sample Street
Mayer
Rosa Miller
Meridian Street
Joseph and
Anna Leberman
W. Worth Street
Ralph J
Lula B. Marvin
Bellefontaine Street
Andreas
Agnes Waltinas
Vigo
Coe
Minnie Hanse
Churchman Avenue
Edward and
Ezabeth Thomas
Massachusetts Avenue
Charlies
Jeasie Neal
Ringgold Street
Virgil Peng
Clara McDermid
Bates Street
Duke
Ian Medeina
Harian Street
Orla
Elsie Frazur
City health warned by sewer flushing talk and bids called
discussion at Board of Public Works with Mayor Bookwalter and Dr. Buehler on flushing sewers to remove refuse during dry weather. Health risk from sewer gas cited, action pending at Monday meeting. Also notice bids by Marion County for Little Eagle creek bridge project due by Oct 8 1908 with bond and affidavit required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Bookwalter
Buehler
Cincinnati
County Option Debate Persists Amid GOP Pressure
County option opponents press their stance that the issue belongs to voters and not 1996 platform pledges. Republicans consider repealing the metropolitan police law to win back temperance support and reduce the governor's city influence, even as some leaders deem any move as best under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We State
Manly
Vincennes
Indiana Visitors Listed in New York City This Week
A report from Sept. 19 cites Indiana residents traveling to New York City during the week. Names include Bishop Francis, W. Francis, Mrs. L. L. Spaum, Miss Spaum, Miss Delacey, B. Schirmer, L. Winters, J. A. Gohen, J. H. Sterling, N. G. Behl, H. B. Haywood, Mrs. F. S. Haines, Mrs. V. A. Tron, Mrs. J. Wynne, L. Durham, J. Watson, W. S. Dudley, D. D. Odell, O. B. Taesar, M. A. Miles, Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Lewis of Indianapolis, Mrs. C., F. Tucker and Miss Breed of Marion, C. Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. C. Whitley of Muncie, Mrs. B. H. Pine, G. Doyal, W. F. Kurtz, Mrs. W. H. Grave and Mrs. Hamaker of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bishop Francis
W. Francis
Ll. M. Spaum
Spaum
Miss Delacey
B. Schirmer
Vy. M. Winters
J. A. Gohen
J. H. Sterling
N. G. Behl
H. B. Haywood
F. S. Haines
V. A. Tron
J. Wynne
L. Durham
J. Watson
Dudley
Hamaker
Terre Haute
Indiana
Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Improve Across Receipts
Cattle receipts slow in Pittsburg on September 19 with mixed quotes for prime and good grades and cows at 16 to 55 dollars. Hogs move slowly with heavy ends quoted around 7.40 and porkers near 6.30 to 7.15. Sheep show active receipts with prime wethers around 4.00 to 6.10 and mixed grades near 3.65 to 3.95.
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Chicago
Theorthwest
Tvo
A. W. Thompson
AMG
Arbre Indy
S&t
vAsk
Pittsburg
Bryan Opens Democratic Campaign in New York
William Jennings Bryan spoke at Carnegie Hall to a rapt crowd in New York on September 19 joining Tamany Hall hosts. He blasted Republicans for extravagance and excess officeholders, labeling them closer to tax eaters than taxpayers and urging industrial independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Carnegie Hall
Tammany Hall
Bryan
Sulzer
Ridder
Republican Party
Tie
New Haven
Conn
Alex. Troupe
Providence
R. J
Esopus
N. Y
Alton B. Parker
Marion County Sealed Bids For Culvert At Baltimore And Howland
Marion County commissioners issue sealed bids for a culvert at the intersection of Baltimore and Howland avenues Center township Marion County Indiana. Bids due by 1908. Officials: John McGregor John M Mendenhall William H Roberts. Auditor Albert Sahm signs.
Engineer 10 Killed in Wreck at Lunexa
The Chesapeake & Ohio No. 15 from Old Point Comfort derailed at Lunexa, causing the death of Engineer Chalkley of Richmond. Fireman J. P. Wakeley was injured but expected to recover. No passengers were hurt. Cause of the wreck remains uncertain with conflicting reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Via
Chesapeake & Ohio
Old Point Comfort
Lunexa
Chalkley
J. P. Wakeley
Market prices for grains and inspective totals
City Grain shows flour through billing for various wheat grades with September to November rates. Corn and oats prices through billing are listed alongside yellow and mixed grades. Inspections note wagon and car counts, and stock in store data covers dates in 1906 to 1908 with wheat, corn, oats, and rye inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Public Works Seeks Bids on Washington Boulevard Improvements
Indianapolis Board of Public Works advertises sealed proposals for grading and paving Washington Boulevard from 34th to 36th streets, using creosoted wooden blocks over a gravel concrete foundation, with curb and sidewalk work, under Improvement Resolution No. 5705. Bids due September 2 at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Board
Modestic Brds
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Washington Boulevard
Thirty-Fourth Street
Thirty-Sixth Street
The Little Brown Jug at Kildare novel review
Eredith Nicholson exhibits wit and wholesome humor in The Little Brown Jug at Kildare. The Indianapolis author sends Ardmore and Jerry Dangerfield through North and South Carolina in a lively tale of two heroines and two heroes amid political governors and charming scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eredith Nicholson
Kildare
Indianapolis
South Caroline
Nicholson
Gova
Osborne
Dangerfield
Barbara Osborne
Jerry Dangerfield
Barabara Osborne
Ardmore
Millonaire
North Carolina
Prof. Griswold
Admiralty Law
Carolinas
Carolina
James Montgomery Flagg
Dénison Barber Shop Ad Offers Hair Cutting and Trimming
Denison Barber Shop provides latest styles hair cuts wand whisker trimming and manicuring services. Visit for modern grooming in a classic barbershop setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atyles
Dénison
Face-O-Graph Highlighted At Park Theater In Broadway Show
The Face-O-Graph novelty draws crowds at The Sunny Side of Broadway. Miss Beth Tate performs Mr Moon You're Full Tonight while Ollie Mack's face appears on the moon via a powerful light projection. The act promises a striking visual concept during the song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talking Pictures
Broadway
Park Theater
Beth Tate
Mr. Moon
Ollie Mack
Bids Sought for Little White Lick Creek Bridge Project
Marion county Indiana invites sealed bids for a bridge over Little White Lick creek on Emma Hansch road in Wayne township. Plans are on file in the Auditor’s office. The Board may reject any or all bids and bond and affidavit as required by law. John McGregor and William Hall sign. Auditor Albert Sahm attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Marion County
Indiana
Little Eagle Creek
Wayne Township
the Auditor
John M’gregor
Soe Ee Hall
Merion County
Attell
Albert Sahm
Board of Commissioners
Baltimore and
Howland Avenues
Center Township
Office of the Auditor
John M' Gregor
John M. Mendenhall
WM. H. Roberts
Little White Lick Creek
Emma Hansch Road
Office of the Auditor of
John Mgregor
Doe Creek
East Hine
Warren Township
John M’g
John M
Hall
WM. H
Marion
County
RT Sahm
Public Works Bid Notice for Indianapolis City Improvements
The Board of Public Works invites bids to construct curb work, inlets, basins, and extend private utilities for a city improvement project in Indianapolis. Bids require a certified check of 2.5 percent of the engineer's estimate, plus insurance of 5k per person and 10k per accident, to be filed within five days of acceptance. the board reserves the right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erty Line
Murdock Streets
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Indiana
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Public Works Notices for Indianapolis Improvements 1908
Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces improvement resolutions for streets and avenues including Twenty-Eighth Street Talbott to Meridian English Newton Christian Gladstone Washington Michigan and others all with asphalt brick cement and gutter work and utility extensions Public hearing set for October 5 1908 and contractor bids due September 30 1908 with details on plans in the board office Indianapolis Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Majestic Ltdg
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Twenty-Eighth Street
Meridian Street
Talbott Avenue
Central Avenue
Iprovement
Christian Street
English Avenue
Newton Avenue
Gladstone Avenue
Washington Street
Michigan Street
Board of Public Works
City of
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Office of the Board
Majestic Bridg
Inianapolis
M'Pherson Street
Thirtieth Street
PPE
Suth and Avenue
Apo
City roadwork plans graded and paved in Indianapolis district
The proposal details grading and paving of Tenth Street St Clair Street and Northwestern Avenue with uniform roadway widths, cement sidewalks, curb edging, drainage, and marginal stones. Bid requirements include a $5,900 liability insurance, a 2.5 percent bid bond, and contract signing to avoid forfeiture. Preston C. Trusler notes the city may reject all bids.
Public Works Assessments Discussed for Indiana Streets 1908
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis approves assessment rolls for improvements on Colorado Avenue Michigan Street and Roosevelt Avenue with brick and cement pavements. Notices state remonstrances due Friday September 1908 and that the assessment roll lists property owners and descriptions. Preston C. Trusler and Fred J. Mack sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Foublic Works
Majestic
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Colorado Avenue
Washington Street
Michigan Street
Gabrieli
Purk
Roosevelt Avenue
Arsenal Avenue
Sheldon Street
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Department OF Public Works
Board
Indiana
Harding Street
Buckeye Street
Thirtieth Street
Thirty-Sixthe Street
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Claude J. Vinings
Betva L. Thom
Henry Ward
Dora Allen
William Johnson
Anna Higgs
Harry AL. Morgan
Betty ‘Taylor
Jesse D. Powell
Clara B. Jrbright
Henry Ae
Pearl Scheib
Charles C. Flora
Almyra
Dixon
Catherine Rebecca Sponsel
Highland Place
John A. Truman
New York Street
Alexandria J. Low
California
Clara Bettcher
Quincy Street
Elizabeth Ann Brown
Columbia Avenue
Parstty, D . Ford
Willard Street
Fleo-Collie A. Steffy
Greely
Malorence Grant
Wheeler
Martha Ann Thompson
E. North
New York City
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Seed Markets
Tenth Street
ST. Clair Street
Northwestern Avenue
Preston C .Trusler
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