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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

7

Hog Prices Slip 25 Cents at Stockyards Today

Hog prices eased 25 cents from Wednesday at the Union Stockyards with 160 to 300 pound hogs at 9.25. Receipts about 10,000 with 2,258 holdovers. Cattle and sheep markets mixed steady to strong, lighter lambs and cull stock at lower end, Chicago hogs slow with many sales near 9.10 to 9.20 and heaviest butchers near 9.30.

Chicago United Press Dec Mar Earl United Preas Pittsburgh

Livestock Prices Across Markets Reported in Cleveland and Elsewhere

United Press dispatches summarize cattle hog and sheep markets in Chicago Cincinnati East Buffalo Pittsburgh Toledo Louisville and Cleveland. Receipts range from thousands to low hundreds with prices noted for various weights and classes including hogs 180 to 300 pounds around 9 dollars, cattle through all categories, and lambs in the 11 to 13 dollar range.

United Press Buffalo N. Y

Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples

James C Moasy 24 of 4453 Central salesman and Jane Griffith 33 of 2716 8und. Kenneth B Botkin 22 of 1341 Kentucky clerk and Beulah C Richardson 18 of 3126 Carson. Charles D Seligman 22 and Thelma M Zeigler 18 of 562 Nettman 52. Mary Heathers 53 of 833 South.

James C. Moasy Central Salesman Jane Griffith Kenneth B. Botkin Kentucky Beulah C. Richardson Carson Charles D. Seligman Farmer Thelma M. Zeigler Nettman Mary Heathers

Hoovers urged to unlock 2 billion for first mortgage loans

Murray W. Garson of New York pressed President Hoover to authorize about 2 000 600 000 for first mortgage loans through the federal reserve system to spur real estate building. White House offered no comment.

Washington Federal Reserve System Hoover Murray W. Garson New York White House Garson

Bank Clearing Data From Indianapolis Chicago New York and Treasury

Indianapolis bank clearings on December 5 totaled 106000 in debits 6777000. Chicago reported 121300000 clearings and 16800000 balances. New York on December 5 showed hits 000000 clearings and 210000000 balances with 158000000 federal reserve credit balance. Treasury net balance on December 3 was 118,306,658.54 with month receipts totaling 4,577,776.79.

New York United Press Clearings House Federal Reserve Bank Treasury

Trade Review Signals Steel Sector Turnaround

In New York on December 5 the stock market column notes hopeful signs for recovery in commercial activity. A steel industry trade review points to a potential rebound as auto and railroad buying resumes, production trends stabilize, and frequent extra dividends signal optimism among business leaders and confidence in administration plans.

Thomson & McKinnon New York Financial District Stock Exchange

Judge Collins Praised for Sentencing Burglary Case

Judge James A. Collins was applauded for sentencing William Brown to one to ten years in state prison for burglarizing nine vacant houses. Donald E. Rider of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board credited the decision with deter ring thefts of equipment and fixtures from vacant properties.

James A. Collins William Brown Donald E. Rider Indianapolis Real Estate Board Rider

Thieves Take Radios and Equipment From Shop

Radios and equipment valued at 380 dollars were stolen from a radio shop at 652 East Fifty second street. The owner Milton Alberhardt of 5256 Winthrop avenue reported the loss between 10 p m Wednesday and 8 a m today.

East Fifty-second Street Milton Alberhardt Winthrop Avenue

Market mixed but confident as Lamont cues sustain buying

Stock market opened mixed with profit taking but maintained an upbeat tone. Oils and utilities showed strength while United States Steel and others fluctuated. Fox Film hit new lows before partial recovery. Public utilities and telecoms led gains with several large blocks bought, signaling continued bullish sentiment.

United Press NEW York Stock Exchange United States Steel General Electric Westinghouse Radio Fox Fils A

Fruit and Produce Price List From New York Market

A fragmented OCR list lists varied prices for fruits vegetables and produce. Entries include apples grapefruits cranberries grapes lemons and more with prices per crate box hamper and per bushel or 50 lb. box for multiple origins including California Florida Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan.

Jonathans Grimes New York Florida California Valencia Michigan Idaho Colorado Indiana Fepners Wisconsin Minnesota Red River Ohio Russell Indiana Jersey Nancy Halls Omatore Ornia

Births Report With Numerous Admitted Names

A list of birth notices mentions many families and residences including girls and boys born to parents such as Roxanna Sebastian, Ethel Hightshoe, Nellie Fiuulet, Grace Harris, Roberta James, Melvin Peake, Otto Watson, Linda Higgs, Edna Taylor, Marjorie Taylor, Oscar Bush, Willa Bush, James Williamson, Aubrey Crick, Raymond Hessler, David Caldwell, Eugene Stocks, Orville Beecher, and others. Addresses span multiple streets and neighborhoods, with numerous couples and infants named.

See Roxanna Sebastian Ethel Hightshoe EK E. ‘Ward Nellie Fiuulet Lambert Vanelia Denger North Eco Daisy Johnson South Drove Maaries Grace Harris Iris Percy Adlenine Harris Caroline Curtis Roberta James Kansas Melvin Dorothy Peake Minkner Otto Opaline Watson Wilcox Jones Linda Higgs West Whewien Busie Spencer South Hospitals Edna Taylor Marjorie Taylor West Twenty Oscar and Willa Bush Roosevelt James Gladys Williamson South California Eng Aubrey Helen Crick Raymond and Myrteldia Hessler North Chester David and Lillie Caldwell North Patterson Eugene and Mary Stocks Yandes John and Gertha Te Earhart Orville Beecher Orma Te Enet Fortytourth

Death notices fragment with multiple typos and ages

A list of fragmented death notices with names ages and vague causes or hospitals. Entries include Marcella Lorene Birk 1 day died at 2124 Prospect. Donald ars 10 months malnutrition. Wilsur Hamer 40 at Methodist hospital. Summers 70 at Brook severeb. Johnson 1 day at city hospital. Carroll 58 at St. Vincent's broncho poms. and others with unclear details.

Marcella Lorene Birk Donald Ars Riley Wilsur Hamer Methodist Hospital Anaraitie Orence Grant Summers Brook Bender City Hospital Ocardin Nfant Johnson Patrick J. Carroll St. Vincent's Hospital

Market Prices for Eggs Butter Poultry and Produce

Market reports show U S egg prices steady with extras at 81 53c per dozen and firsts 48 48c in Cleveland and Chicago areas. Butter ranges 40 45c for No 1 wholesale with cream and cheese prices up to 55c for American loaf and 37c for pimento loaf. Poultry bids vary by type with fowls 23c and turkeys around 29c in Chicago, while geese ducks and Leghorns command lower cents per pound. potatoes and various potatoes and Idaho russets quoted with regional farm prices.

Indianapolis Kingan & Co Wisconsin New York Chicago Minnesota North Dakota Red River Idaho Southern Jersey Dwcks Young America Bu United Press Cleveland Ohio Maine Green Mt Russell

Negro leader to speak at open forum on civilization

Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson of Howard University headlines the Kirshbaum Community Center open forum with books by black authors on display. He is the first Negro speaker in three years and will discuss The Negro's Contribution to American Civilization, followed by audience questions. Dwight Ritter will preside.

Kirshbaum Community Center Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Howard University Washington Public Library Johnson Alain Locke Oxford Dr. Johnson William Dubois United States Benjamin G Brawley Charles S. Johnson Jerome Dowd Jewish Community Center Association Dwight Ritter

Deadline set for Christmas mail in Indianapolis

Postmaster Robert H. Bryson urges early mailing with a December 21 deadline for local Christmas mail in Indianapolis. Only special deliveries likely on December 22 and Christmas Day, with possible one delivery before Christmas. Foreign mail should go as soon as possible, distant US by December 16, adjacent states by December 18 to 20.

Indianapolis Robert H. Bryson United States Canada Mexico Bryson

Missing 15 year old Warner Landis feared in Lakewood

L. W. Landis of Lakewood Ohio pleads for his runaway son Warner Landis since last May. The 15 year old is described as five feet four inches, slender with brown eyes and freckles and a small forehead scar. no trace has been found despite police broadcasts.

L. W. Landis Lakewood Warner Landis Landis Warner

Building Permits Filed For Oil Station and Homes

Building permit notices show Standard Oil Co station at Capitol and North for $7000 by G. Lee for a garage at 2947 Boulevard Place and C Comer for a garage at 2435 Station for $200. Reroofing work listed for a dwelling at 3434 Rural by A Johnson reading as 8e f5 A. e Johnson.

Standard Oil Company Capitol and North G. Lee Boulevard Place C. Comer Gian "Callas E Johnson

Man Dies in Wabash River Boat Fire

A houseboat on the Wabash river burned today in Terre Haute Indiana causing the death of a man sleeping aboard. The victim, believed to be James Rowe aged 60, may have been killed by a stove fire. DETROIT December 5. Trackless trolley cars with rubber tires will be tested by the street railways department.

United Press Terre Haute Ind Wabash River James Rowe United Pres Detroit Department of Street Railways

Grains Slump at Opening in Chicago Market

Chicago opening sees wheat prices slide under pressure from longs and a fluctuating market. Buenos Aires and Liverpool declines add to bearish tone while corn and oats soften and provisions hold. Argentine crop uncertainty and weak export demand drive cautious trading as May and July corn approach a dollar.

United Press Chicago Board of Trade Longs Buenos Aires Liverpool

Meanest Thief Stole Honeymoon Trousseau in Clarksburg

Mrs. Floyd Cameron of Clarksburg reported her trousseau stolen from an automobile at 142 West Market street Wednesday night. The car belonged to Lowell Le Forge of Rushville who was best man at the Camerons wedding. A fur coat was also taken from Miss Doris Shakel of Rushville, a bridesmaid. A boy, seen at Cozy cafe run by John Stevens at 14 East Morris street, fled after breaking a glass door and leaving a bicycle behind. Robert A. Ketcham of 1158 Villa avenue reported $40 stolen Wednesday night. Thieves then ransacked Barrett hardware at 532 East Washington street, taking a dozen penknives.

Trousseau Floyd Cameron Clarksburg West Market Street Lowell le Forge Rushville Cameron Doris Shakel John Stevens East Morris Street Robert A. Ketcham Villa Avenue Barrett Hardware East Washington Street

Stolen Cars Reported to Police by Several Owners

Automobiles listed as stolen include a Chevrolet coach owned by A V Harter of 2439 East Washington Street, a Chevrolet coupe of Albert Mueller at 215 West Forty Fourth Street, a Ford roadster owned by Samuel O Scott at 924 English Avenue, an Essex coach of Alfred Pape from 2102 South East Street, a Ford sedan belonging to William Heather from 2357 Southeastern Avenue, an Oakland ch roadster tied to Claude France at 1424 Road Street, and a Buick coupe linked to Franklin Dickey at 6034 Broadway and Washington Boulevard.

A. V. Harter Washington Street Georgia Street Albert Mueller Forty Fourth Street Washington Streets Samuel O. Scott English Avenue Ford Michigan Alfred Pape South East Essex Coach William Heather Southeastern Avenue Claude France Road Street Oakland Harding Street Franklin Dickey Thirty-fourth Street Washington Boulevard

Stolen Cars Recovered Belong to Local Taxi Firms

Police recover stolen automobiles belonging to United Cab Company and Ford taxi. Vehicles found at Meridian and Raymond streets, aiding ongoing investigation into the thefts.

United Cab Company Ford Taxi Meridian Raymond Streets

Suspended Student Asked Prince for Autograph

Fifteen year old Geoffrey Gill was suspended indefinitely from Leyton County High School after requesting an autograph from the Prince of Wales during a recent visit. The prince reportedly refused saying he could not grant autographs or he would have to sign for everyone. The boy’s father has written to inform the headmaster of Leyton school of the matter.

United Preas London Geoffrey Gill Leyton County High School Prince of Wales Gill Leyton School

Fire Causes 3000 Dollar Damage In Atomia Block

Fire swept several upper apartments at 1108 College Avenue causing 3000 dollars in damage to building furnishings and fixtures. Mrs. Paul Moore escaped with help from William Brooks after nearly being overcome by smoke. Clarence E. King was found dead in bed at the Sherman House. Coroner OC Keever to investigate. Two nephews reside here. James R. Moore new vice president of the National Swine Growers Association announced the 1930 show will be held with the Indiana state fair. Dr. Harold B. Smith will speak on the Quest of the Unknown at Purdue Friday night. Assistant notes on garage association meeting and Nerve System talk. Rev T W Grafton will speak at Third Christian Church tonight. J Edward Blackburn to preside at dinner meeting. Music by Mr and Mrs M W Warner and Louis W Shherwin. Charges of forging checks against John Truember and H S Kammerling. Clyde Austin arrested. Charles Johnson fined for liquor sale.

Atomia College Avenue Paul Moore William Brooks Clarence E. King Sherman House OC. H. Keever James R. Moore National Swine Growers’ Association Moore Indianapolis Chicago T. W. Grafton Butler University Third Christian Church J. Edward Blackburn M. W. Warner Louis W. Shherwin

Re-Elect President of American Petroleum Institute

E B Reeser of Barnsdall Corporation Tulsa Oklahoma was re elected president by the board of directors. L P St Clair Union Oil Los Angeles was elected vice president at large W M Irish Atlantic Refining Philadelphia was named vice president in charge of manufacturing W N Davis Phillips Petroleum Barnsville Oklahoma became vice president in charge of production Other officers re elected Henry M Dawes Pure Oil Chicago vice president W R Boyd Jr New York executive vice president Amos L Beaty New York treasurer and Lacey Walker New York secretary and assistant treasurer

United Press Chicago E. B. Reeser Barnsdall Corporation Tulsa Okla American Petroleum Institute L. P. St. Clair Union Oil Company Los Angeles W. M. Irish Atlantic Refining Company Philadelphia W. N. Davis Phillips Petroleum Company Barrnsville

High Pressure Sales Method Out of Date

Harry T. Gardner, head of the Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association, urged Indianapolis Traffic Club members to abandon high pressure sales. He called for originality and confidence in merchandise over glib talk. More than 500 transportation and business executives attended the twenty first annual Columbia Club dinner.

Indianapolis Traffic Club Columbia Club Harry T. Gardner Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association United States

Lucky Strike Grand Champion Sold At Record Price

Lucky Strike the grand champion steer at the International Livestock Exposition sold for 8.25 per pound, a record. J C Penney bought the black steer who weighed 940 pounds and will slaughter it, while Elliott Brown of Rosehill Iowa reared the animal and earned 7795 dollars.

United Preaw Chicago Lucky Strike J. C. Penney Elliott Brown Rosehill

Memorial Service at Wheeler City Rescue Mission

Tonight features a memorial service in the Wheeler City Rescue Mission dedication program at 245 North Delaware street. Mrs. Mary Node speaks and Rev. Ambrose Dunkel from Tabernacle Presbyterian leads prayer with music by the E. W. Hoover Concert orchestra. W. C. T. U members and former directors attend.

Wheeler City North Delaware Street Mary Node Ambrose Dunkel Tabernacle Presbyterian Church E. W. Hoover

Death in Garage Linked to Cold Wave In Indiana

Connersville Indiana December 5 1945 The body of Michael Tafferty aged 60 was found in a garage where he lived. He was last seen alive on Sunday as the region suffered a deep cold snap.

Connersville Ind Michael Tafferty

Retail Stores Report Sales Record Broken

Richard L. Gridley reports a brighter outlook as Hoover optimism, Mellons report, and rising stock activity boost confidence. Record November retail sales, extra dividends, and favorable industrial signals from steel, rail, and auto sectors point to renewed buying, with oils, rails, and utilities named among favored groups.

New York Financial Hoover Congress Mellon

McVannel Wins Sweepstakes Prize In 4-H Potato Contest

Edward Mc Vannel of Gaylord Michigan is named champion potato grower in the 4 H Clubs sweepstakes for late varieties at the club congress tied with Edward Kryla of Deebern Wisconsin for the same prize in early varieties. State potato exhibit awards list Minnesota Michigan Maryland Ohio in order of placement.

United Press Chicago Edward Mc Vannel Gaylord Mich McVannel Edward Kryla Deebern Wis Minnesota Michigan Maryland Ohio

Penn State Wins Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

The Penn State team won the intercollegiate meat judging contest held in Chicago in connection with the international live stock exposition. Iowa State finished second, while Marguerite Trout of Ohio State took third in individual scoring.

United Press Chicago Penn State Iowa State Marguerite Trout Ohio State

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