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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1907

Page

4

Stocks Open Higher as Short Covering Supports Market

United Press reports a firmer early tone in New York trading with K M and T stock down while Reading rose about four percent. Large blocks of Steel and Copper shorts covered, boosting several issues though Colorado Fuel and Iron lagged. Government bonds held steady as trading slowed at noon.

United Press York K. M Northern Louisville Colorado Shorts Steel Comon Preferred

Live Stock Prices In Indianapolis Market Report

Receipts about 2000 head including hogs, cattle, sheep and calves. Hog prices steady to firm with highs near 7.00 dollars, cattle and lambs mostly steady. steers range 900 to 1,550 pounds with varied 5.50 to 6.00 dollars per hundredweight. Heifers cows and calves listed with typical Midwest market spreads. calves and hogs show mixed demand and price spread.

Chicago Livestock Markets Report Receipts and Prices

Chicago market data shows cattle receipts around 1,000, Beves at 5.45 to 7B, hogs 23,600 with light at 6.09 to 6.75, mixed at 6.15 to 7.00, heavy up to 6.87, pigs 5.30 to 6.50, sheep receipts 35,000 with native and western lambs at 4.75 to 7.30, cattle and hog classes vary by grade.

Chicago

Market Report Chicago Egg and Dairy Prices

Chicago market update lists Eggs Extras at 23 4 in cents per dozen prime firsts 21 6 Butter Creamery extra 28 lg c Cheese Twins 124 4 G1246 cents Young cas 14 c Live poultry Turks 13 c spring chicks 12 c ducks 101 4 11 c geese per dozen 5.00 7.00 noting varied quotations for farm products and poultry items.

Chicago

Farm Feed Prices and Grain Rates Snapshot

A sale listing shows Corn at 9.00 and 10.00 for different lots, Oats at 9.00 to 10.00, shelled varieties 47 to 49 cents, Straw at 1.00 to 1.50, Hay Clover at 13.00 to 14.00, mixed hay 15.00 to 15.60, with new hay 16.00 to 18.00 per unit. Prices reflect bulk agricultural commodities.

Brother Sues Brother Over Half Interest in Family Company

In Superior Court No 4 John R Stiegelmeyer sues his brother John Edward Stiegelmeyer claiming a half interest in a company formed by Edward with about $20000 capital stock. Edward is an inventor of a device preventing a locomotive engineer from passing a stop signal. R alleges he perfected the device and helped obtain the patent. He seeks equal ownership.

John R. Stiegelmeyer John Edward Stiegelmeyer John Edward John R

Judge Denies Divorce Over Cabbage and Potatoes Faults

Judge Vincen Carter rejects William Butler's divorce from Belle Butler citing petty faults such as too much water in cabbage and potatoes baked too brown. The court finds in favor of the wife, stating no grounds under divorce law justify the separation.

Vincen Carter William Butler Belle Butler

Pillaged by Japs Report From Alaska Village Looted by Sealers

A United Press report to U S Consul Smith says Japanese sealers plundered a Kodiak island village near Litak Bay. Captain Munro of the schooner Casey reported to Vancouver officials after visiting the bay for water. Russian priests claim the Spee schooner crew landed and looted the area.

United Presse Seattle Wash Alaska Litak Bay Kodiak Island United States Smith Vancouver Munro Casey Munro i Spee

Grain and pork prices update from Chicago market

Chicago market report shows September wheat up with December and May bids near 9c and $1.05 respectively. Corn moves higher with December at 58 cents and May around 59 to 60 cents. Oats firm with September at 52 to 54 cents and January pork at $15.37, lard $8.85, ribs $8.02.

United Press Chicago

Grain Market Report with Mixed Prices and Inspections

Wheat steady with No 2 red prices up to 96 percent through billing. No 1 rejected at 14 cents. Corn steady with No 2 white around 64 cents. mixed varieties also listed. Oats steady near 50 to 52 cents. Hay values shown for timothy, clover, prairie and various straw types. Inspections cite car counts for red, white, yellow and mixed grains with several grades rejected or ungraded.

Timothy Hay

New York Produce Prices and Poultry Rates

New York market report dated September 30 lists pork durable goods at 16.75 to 17.50 per cwt, lard spot at 9.20 to 9.30, dressed poultry with turkeys at 12 1b, chickens 11 24c, ducks 10 11bc. Butter values show creamery extra at 2c, firsts 24 to 28 c, dairy tubs 3c, factory firsts 8 Btéc. Eggs quoted white fancy 30 to 32c, mixed fancy 22 to 23 c, cheese full cream 14 to 16c.

New York United Press

Girl Dies Suddenly in Indiana at Uncle's Home

Virginia R. Smith, 19, of Hagerstown, Indiana, visiting her uncle Stanley W. Smith of 524 Prospect, died Monday morning after waking with a headache. An autopsy will be held. death may be due to poison. She was the daughter of John Smith.

Virginia R. Smith Hagerstown Ind Stanley W. Smith Prospect Sr Miss Smith John Smith

Bishop of London Greeted at Washington Cathedral Cornerstone Laying

President Roosevelt introduces Rt. Rev. A F Winnington Ingram bishop of London to American crowds at the cornerstone ceremony for the Episcopal Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Washington D C. The event, tied to the Brotherhood of St Andrews gathering, draws 20 000 to 36 000 attendees and features Justice Fuller and other dignitaries.

The Sun Washington Roosevelt A. F. Winnington Ingram London America Saints Peter>é Paul the Brotherhood of St. Andrews Bishop Ingram Fuller United States Supreme Court Brewer Navy Metcalf Interior Garfield Rixey J. P. Morgan Finley Southern Railway Needham George Washington University District of Columbia

Des Moines Cruiser Damaged in Collision at Sea

In a gale off Provincetown Mass the cruiser Des Moines of Admiral Evans fleet was struck by the refrigerator ship Galcier and ripped a hole in her side. The Galcier drifted ashore after the collision and a steam launch plus several small boats were lost. two sailors drowned, one from Ohio and one from Minnesota.

Provincetown Mass Des Moines

Crushed by auto kills Harrisburg man in Pittsburgh crash

One man is dead and four injured after an auto accident near a curve in Pittsburgh. George E. Cooper, 35, of Harrisburg, died after being buried under the car. Injured include James A. Clark a county commissioner from Pittsburgh. John Giller and Charles B. Lessing from Harrisburg. and John Schuleck of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg George E. Cooper Harrisburg James A. Clark John Giller Charles B. Lessing John Schuleck Cooper West Penn Hospital

Denny Declines Candidacy for Congressional Nomination

Caleb S. Denny has refused to be a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress, citing his heavy law practice and family desires. Voters express dissatisfaction with Jesse Overstreet, and talks mention another man being sought to oppose Overstreet.

Congress Caleb S. Denny Jesse Overstreet Denny Overstreet

Harry Hall Dies Sudden Heart Failure at Home

Harry Hall, a 43 year old cigar salesman, died suddenly Monday morning at 130 West Michigan Street from heart failure after a rheumatic illness. His brother is Bicycle Officer Elmer Hall who rushed to his side but arrived too late. one sister survives.

Harry Hall Michigan St Mr. Hall Elmer Hall

City chief moves to shut down Chicago gambling undergrand jury probe

State's attorney Healy opened grand jury inquiries into Chicago poolrooms policy rings and betting operations. He named Bell Telephone executives and gambling leaders as witnesses and signaled possible action to revoke the Bell exchange license at Forrest Park while promising immunity to informants.

Chicago Healy Cook County Grand Jury S. C. Larned A. C. Ramsey Bell Telephone Company F. T. White John Rogers

Organized gang of thieves loots Burlington freight cars

Special to The Sun from Omaha reports a systematic plundering of freight cars on the Chicago to Denver line. An organized gang of Italian laborers employed on the road is blamed for the thefts, with many discharged recently. Ashland, Nebraska, yielded 65 pairs of blankets among the recovered plunder.

the Sun Omaha Neb Burlington Chicago Denver Ashland

First burglary under new Marion law lands 18 year old in prison

Judge Pritchard sentences Lee Stellar, 18, to 10 to 24 years in the penitentiary for burglary the first conviction under Marion county’s new law. Stellar attempted to shoot Detective Otto Simon in a millinery store last June. the revolver misfired and Simon fired, wounding Stellar lightly. Detective Slate aided in the capture as Stellar tried to flee. second burglary conviction carries 2 to 30 years.

Marion County Pritchard Criminal Court Lee Stellar Otto Simon Simon Samuel Whitman S. Ilinoisst Henry Slate Slate

Keeping Lid Down Forces Saloonkeepers to Plead Guilty

Day three of the lid law saw fewer liquor violations. Police arrested ten saloonkeepers, all pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars plus costs. Malachi Kelley, with a W Washington street saloon, had its case postponed. Others named include Jones, White, Miller, Schier, Reagan, Hurley, Clark, Hechinger, and Lehrmann with various addresses.

Metzger Bookwalter Malachi Kelley W. Washington St Robert Jones Concord-st Ora White Roosevelt-ave William 8. Miller West-sts Joan Schier W. Tenth-st Robert Reagan N. Senate-ave R. C. Hurley Shepard-st Charles Clark West-st Mike Hechinger Megidian-st William Lehrmann Southeastern-ave

Telegraphers Union chief summons President Small

Secretary Russell of the Telegraphers union sent President Small from Washington to Chicago to be at his wife’s side as she lies critically ill at a local hospital.

United Press Chicago Russell the Telegraphers’ Union Small Washington

Stolen Jewels Reported From Social Leader Home

St. Louis police were informed by Mrs. 4H Chouten Dyer that thieves stole jewels valued at 87 000 from her residence. The incident was reported on September 30.

United Press ST. Louis Chouten Dyer

City Record for a Day Births

A list of births and medical notices from a city record listing new infants with parent addresses and multiple patient conditions or hospital notes. Names include Frederick J Adams and Mary Adams with newborns and other families. also notes on patients with illnesses and hospital details.

Rumor of Mutiny Rumors Sweep Sevastopol Fleet

Rumors spread in Sevastopol on September 30 that a bloody mutiny may be underway in the war fleet near the port. Officials offered no confirmation while reports say many officers may have been slain, following an earlier attempt by three terrorists to incite revolt in the barracks.

Sevastopol

Gorky’s Book Confiscated in Germany and Russia

Maxim Gorky accuses America of immorality in his new novel Mother. The work, published in Leipsk and Moscow, defends free love and details his relationship with a non wife partner. Censors in Leipsk and Moscow confiscate the book as a public morals menace, threatening circulation unless passages are omitted.

United Press Berlin America Maxim Gorky Leipsk Moscow Gorky United States Letpskc

Meteor Limited Train Plunges From Embankment Near Dixon

Train No. 10 the Meteor from Fort Worth and Oklahoma City leaped a sharp curve near Dixon Missouri and plunged down a high embankment. Two men died and fifteen were injured as the engine and seven coaches rolled and caught fire. Dead are Frank E Crissey and Fred Chambers. Dying and injured were taken to Newburg while six surgeons rushed from St Louis.

Rolla Fort Worth Oklahoma City Dixon Frank E. Crissey Fred Chambers Newburg Gale St. Louis

Capt Carter Appointed Consulting Engineer for East Florida Coast Railway

Capt Ober Yin M. Carter, previously sentenced to five years in Leavenworth for conspiring to defraud the government, has been named consulting engineer of the East Florida Coast railway at a large salary. He is in Chicago and will join the Miami to Key West extension project.

United Press Savannah Ober- Yin M. Carter Leavenworth Kas Greene Gaynor East Florida Coast Railway Chicago Miami Key West

Kellogg to Resume Probe of Standard Oil Suit

F B Kellogg the federal official overseeing the Standard Oil case said he has no plan to summon Henry M Flagler to obtain books in the lawsuit to dissolve the parent company He will resume the investigation Thursday at the point where he left off in the prior session.

United Press New York F. B. Kellogg Henry M. Flagler Rockefeller's Privy Council Flagler Ecllogg

Promoter in Mining Swindle Arrested in Joplin

Maj. H. C. Wilson a mine operator from Indianapolis was arrested in Joplin Missouri and to be returned to Indianapolis by Detective Samuel Gerber. Albert W. Wishard an Indianapolis attorney left for Missouri with requisition papers. The case alleges fraud in selling stock of the Joplin and Cincinnati Mining company Amazon Mining and Lilly Mining schemes with dividends paid from new investors funds.

Joplin Indianapolis Samuel Gerber Albert W. Wishard Sat Wilson State Life Building Joplin and Cincinnati Amazon Mining Company Lilly Mining Company Anderson South Bend Joplin, Mex A. J. O'Reilly Monon Railroad Joseph E. Harris Union Star Line Robert Wreid Kingan and Company

Indianapolis pool halls rush to license buy due to city crackdown

Pool and billiard table owners in Indianapolis won license approvals after City Controller Brueiig warned of action. By Monday morning 180 licenses were issued and by noon the total reached 262, signaling stronger enforcement of licensing rules.

Indianapolis Brueiig

Burglary at J J Williams Home Yields No Theft

Unknown burglars broke into the residence of J J Williams at 29 Hancock Street Sunday night. The home was ransacked but nothing appeared stolen after a preliminary check. Local police investigated the incident.

J. J. Williams Hancock St

Civil Service Examinations Set For October and November

Civil service announcements list exams from Oct 16-17 for scientific assistant in the Department of Agriculture with salaries from 840 to 2000 dollars yearly. An anatomist (male) position at the Army Medical Museum is set for Nov 6-7 with a salary of 1600 dollars annually.

Department of Agriculture Army Medical Museum

Coatesville Telephone Exchange Company Comes Into Existence

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state announce the Coatesville Telephone Exchange company based in Coatsville with capital stock of 1500 dollars. Incorporators listed include Jesse Masten H Shannon S Hunt E B Messier S H Hunter D S Bowen and Henry Rosenthal P C Eisen bach Richerd Burke and Adam Wallace.

Coatesville Telephone Exchange Company Coatsville Capital Jesse Masten H. Ohannon S. Hunt Messier H. Hunter Bowen Henry Rosenthal P. C. Eisenbach Richerd Burke Adam Wallace

Secretary Taft to Speak in Tokyo Banquet Tonight

Secretary of War Taft will address residents at a banquet in his honor in Tokyo hosted by the city and the local chamber of commerce. He calls war talk between Japan and the United States criminal and plans similar remarks at the event. Details of the Taft Terauchi talks remain undisclosed, with no signs of friction in relations.

Japan Tokio Chamber of Commerce Taft United States Terauchi

Rally of the Seventh District Soldiers at State Fair Grounds

A rally for Seventh congressional district soldiers will be at the State fair grounds with a 9 am parade starting at the G A R hall 222 E Maryland St. The event includes a 50 minute concert at 10 am prayers by Rev D R Lucas speeches by Capt W A Ketcham and Rev George D Wolfe a basket dinner and a dress parade by veterans with an afternoon program at 1 30 featuring music and a speech by Hon Daniel Wait Howe.

Seventh Congressional District State Fair Grounds G. A. R. Hall Maryland St Terminal Station Www. R. C Fair Grounds D. R. Lucas W. A. Ketcham George D. Wolfe Fletcher-place M. E Daniel Wait Howe

Brother killed by gun in Lexington fight

James Goddard aged 19 shot and killed his brother Charles Goddard in Lexington yesterday during a dispute with Sam Hunter. The confrontation began as James struck Hunter over the head with a revolver and the pistol discharged, fatally wounding Charles.

Lexington James Goddard Charles James Sam Hunter Hunter Charles Goddard

Breach of Promise Suit Involving Malinda Kirkpatrick

Malinda Kirkpatrick, a Booker T. Washington school graduate, sues Walter Bigger for $1,000 claiming breach of promise after he allegedly promised to marry her and then failed to do so. Bigger is described as a property owner in the south.

Malinda Kirkpatrick Booker T. Washington’s Walter Bigger Bigger South

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