Oil Shares Rise as New Favorites on Stock Market
Buying on the New York stock exchange broadens with oil stocks leading gains. Standard Oil of New Jersey climbs over 4 points as Teas, Standard Oil of New York, Atlantic Refining, Pan American, Simms Petroleum and others advance to new highs. Industrials reach record highs as oil activity dominates turnover. GE nears 400, US Steel steady, total volume 4.8 million shares.
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United Press New York
Stock Exchange
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Teas Corporation
Standard Oil of New York
Atlantic Refining
Pan- American
Simms Petroleum
American Can
General Electric
Consolidated Gas
United States Steel
American
Anaconda
Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Air Brake
American Telephone and Telegraph
National Cash Register
National Dairy Products
Columbia Graphophone
Paramount
Bank and exchange summaries for Indianapolis Chicago New York
Bank clearings across cities show totals for Friday August 16 with debits and balances. Treasury net balance August 14 stands at 104 194 002 79 with customs receipts to date 23 994 124 53. Foreign exchange in New York closes firmer with minor gains in sterling francs marks and other currencies.
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Treasury
United Preas
Washington
United Press
New York
Foreign Exchange
Sterling
Hira
Belgas
Christian civic plea at Marion County meeting fuels church leaders
The Marion County Good Government Club district meeting at 1301 Prospect Street heard urging Christians to work for Christian men and women in office. Speakers included Rev. V. Griffen of University Place Christian Church Rev. C. B. Riley and Fred Waldkotter.
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Marion County Good Government Club
Prospect Street
V. Griffen
University Place
Death notices and causes from local obituaries
Deaths: John Samuel Huffman, 79, of 1426 Edwards Avenue, arteriosclerosis. Harriet Martin, age 1, Riley Hospital, enteritis. William N. Oder, 62, 109 West St. Clair, Saremons Alberta Rose. Brown, age 1, Riley Hospital, scute myocarditis. Simon Cox, ce city gape accidental. George H.M Miller, McKim. Mamie Jones, 50, cts Hospital, acute myocarditis.
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John Samuel Huffman
Edwards Avenue
Harriet Martin
Riley Hospital
William N. Oder
West St. Clair
Saremons
Alberta Rose
Brown
Simon Cox
George H.M ‘Miller
Th McKim
Mamie Jones
Cts Hospital
Palatine jail dedication spoiled by prisoner escape
Chicago August 17 Palatine's 42000 city hall and jail dedication was spoiled when prisoner A L Fialka, 43 from Chicago, escaped from a jail cell as police tried to stage a photo moment. The dedication was postponed to next week while authorities decide whether to return Fialka or obtain a new inmate.
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United Press
Chicago
Palatine
Here
George Henning
Henning
George
Palatine Police Force
A. L. Fialka
Fialka
German Wheat Output Forecast Shows Decline
The international institute of agriculture forecasts Germany winter wheat at 3,000,000 metric tons this year, down from 3,500,000 last year. Rye, barley, and oats also drop. Poland’s yields rise in wheat, rye, barley, and oats.
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Rome
International Institute of Agriculture Today
Germany
Poland
Miss Isabella Starkie Wins Breach of Promise Suit
In Carlisle England Miss Isabella Starkie, age 41, sued after 19 years of engagement to Jacob Glaister, a contractor. The court awarded her 1750 pounds for breach of promise as furniture bought for a proposed home over years remained in storage.
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United Press
Carlisle
Eng
Isabella Starkie
Jacob Glaister
Fruit and Vegetable Prices Listed for Market Sales
A deciphered catalog lists assorted fruits and vegetables with prices by crate, bushel, dozen, or basket. Items include Apples Chalice and California Grapes seedless at various rates, Citrus, Melons, Peaches, Apricots, and Vegetables such as Asparagus Home-grown 65c per dozen bunches and Green Beans at 1.75 to 2.50.
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California
Jamaica
Orange
Valencia
Hiley Selles
Indiana
Bree Michigan
Washington
Alabama
Florida
Hogs Steady to Higher at City Stockyards on Aug 16
Hogs were steady to higher with under 210 pounds unchanged and larger grades up 5 to 20 cents. Bulk 140 to 280 pounds sold $10.50 to $11.85, top $11.85, receipts 4,500. Cattle scarce, better grades steady, wealers steady at $16, lambs 50 cents higher to $14, culls and throwouts $8.50 to $11.50. Multiple city and regional price lines noted from Indianapolis to Chicago and beyond.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Bynited Press
Pat Times
Louisville
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Cincinnati
Consolidated Aircraft Buys Smaller Firms Expands Buffalo Unit
The Buffalo based Consolidated Aircraft Corporation announced it has become the largest independent unit in the aircraft industry by merging Fleet Aircraft of Buffalo Thomas Morse of Ithaca N Y Kinner Aircraft of Glendale Calif and National Flying Schools Allis Chalmers declares a four for one stock split with 2 annual cash dividend Radio Corporation of America reports first half net profit of 4996487 and Square D declares a 55 cent quarterly dividend. night shift begins at Detroit plant to meet record demand.
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United Press Buffalo
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation of Buffalo
Consolidated Company
Fleet Aircraft Corporation
Buffalo
Thomas-Morse Company
Ithaca
Kinner Airplane Company
Glendale
Cal
National Flying Schools, Inc
United Press
New York
Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Market prices for butter eggs cheese and poultry mixed
Chicago and New York market notes show wholesale butter prices at 33 to 46 cents, various cheese grades from Twins to Young America, and egg values from 30 to 35 cents. Poultry prices list fowls, chickens, ducks and toms across multiple weights, with regional variations and recent receipts.
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United Press
Chicago
Young Americas
Kansas
Missouri
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Jersey
Southern
Young America
July Construction Activity Falls from June and Last Year
Washington Aug 16 The Associated General Contractors of America reports July construction activity declined from June and from July last year with an index of 218 versus 231 in June and 238 a year ago. Despite the dip, seven month 1929 totals match 1928 due to carried over contracts from last year and ongoing work adjusting to fewer new awards.
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Times Special
Washington
Associated General Contractors of America
Liverpool Fur Buys Lift Cotton Market On News
In New York on August 16 Liverpool firms Thomson and McKinnon supported a firmer market. A Washington report from the Department of Agriculture suggested U.S. supplies this year may be only 200 000 to 300 000 bales above last year. Hedge selling eased, and noon trading was 10 to 15 points higher. drought in Texas sparked concern about possible further deterioration.
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Oy, Thomson & McKinnon
New York
Liverpool
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Oils Lead Market Gain After Loan Decrease Report
The stock market opened broadly higher with general buying across securities following news of a loan decrease. Oils surged amid renewed demand and a Chicago financier’s optimistic tone boosted investment issues while some gains were used to reduce speculative holdings.
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Thomson & McKinnon
New York
Chicago
Wheat climbs on Canada slump rally amid poor yields
Wheat futures surged over four cents as Canadian harvest weakness across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba spurred buying. Corn and oats also rose with strong Liverpool cues and a U S Department forecast showing lower world supply. Receipts at Chicago showed light activity with cash grain firmer.
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Canada
L. D. Romine JR
United Press
Chicago
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Liverpool
Moose Jaw
Wakaw
United States
International Hydro Electric system world's greatest producer
The International Hydro Electric system is described as the world s greatest hydro electric company with a 1929 production schedule of 3 500 000 000 kilowatt hours. The report notes Chicago stock activity and farm market prices for wheat corn rye oats barley and various hay and dairy items with August Toledo readings and receipts.
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International Hydro-Electric System
Grain and oil market news from New York and Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Board of Trade supply bids show wheat at 1.27 to 1.29 dollars and corn around 0.96 to 0.99 dollars per bushel with oats near 0.41 to 0.42. Inspections list numerous car counts by grade, box lots and samples. Continental Can buys Gille Manufacturing of Kansas City to form a coast to coast tin container unit. Pennsylvania crude oil grades drop 25 cents a barrel with Buckeye pipeline oil down 30 cents.
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del & & Hudson
Lacka
Eris Ist
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de Chrysler Corp
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Bor Warner
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Allis Chalmers
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Worthington Pa
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Ellow
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Kansas City
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Buckeye
Death notices from Indianapolis area express August obituaries
Death notices list several Aug 15 deaths including Henry M Fox 48 brother to William F and others from Indianapolis Piqua and Denver. Funeral services set for Aug 17 at Finn Bros 1639 N Meridian and SS Peter and Paul cathedral with interment at Holy Cross. Also notices for George H Lacey at 4452 Winthrop Ave. Lloyd George Morris. James Edward Richardson. Dr S Runnes. and other funeral directors names and service details appear alongside ads and personal notices.
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Pox
Henry M
William F
Raymond
Edward
Frances Helen Fox
Indianapolis
Mathew
Piqua
Joseph Fox
Denver
Colo
Finn Bros
N. Meridian
SS. Peter and Paul
Holy Cross Cemetery
Lacey
George H
Winthrop Ave
Tabernacle Church
Crown Hill
Morris
Lloyd George
Ella E. Smith
Lillie Mor
Iday
F. John Hermann
New Jersey
Richardson
James Edward
Charles Richardson
River ,Ave
Blassengym & Tolin
Runnels
Dence
City Woman Inherits Share in New York Estate
Mrs. Margaret Wagner of 1410 Norddyke Avenue will receive 1316 dollars and an eleventh share of the estate of the late Mrs. Annie McCall of New York City. The estate, valued at 18626 dollars, was filed for appraisal today in New York. Mrs. McCall died August 9, 1928.
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Margaret Wagner
Noredyke Avenue
Annie McCall
New York City
New York
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