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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
7
The Wall Street Journal reports Tuesday’s late trading showed reactionary market tendencies after six days of gains. Industries like steel and General Motors posted fractional gains while rail equities saw stronger demand. Continental Banking fell 2 percent amid dividend concerns.
Indianapolis clearings Tuesday totaled 3.942 million with debits at 7.576 million. New York reported December 8 clearings at 533 million with balances around 101 million. Foreign exchange was irregular with demand sterling and marks quoted in fractions.
In New York on December 8 the market steadies amid selling pressure as local traders question moves and seek plausible reasons to resist. Government estimates place tonnage at 18,700,000 this morning, signaling cautious progress.
Cleveland market pricing lists Butter Extra tubs, firsts and heavy firsts at varied per pound rates. Poultry shows heavy fowls and springers, Leghorns, ducks, and stock estimates with per pound ranges. Potatoes priced by sack weight with Maine and Midwest origins noted. Local delivery and regional brands mentioned among items.
The Indiana Public Service Commission has granted a petition to consider merging the Osgood and Batesville telephone companies. The action advances the proposed consolidation, with details pending further proceedings and potential regulatory conditions.
Chicago Board of Trade started mixed with wheat steady on all deliveries and corn opening lower by fractional amounts amid bullish tone and weather delaying new crop movement. Oats unchanged to higher. provisions opened steady as traders weigh ice issues and bearish sentiment.
Incorporators Thomas A. Moynahan Frank C. Bopp and Lewis P. Robinson form Moynahan Properties Company with George C. Ferry Jr on the board. They acquire eighteen apartments four stores and a motion picture theater from E G Spink & Co for over 2 500 000. Capital is 1 225 000 with 4200 common shares and 8250 6 percent preferred shares.
Elevators pay 1.30 for No wheat as local wagon wheat value declines. Other grades remain unpriced and uncertain based on merits.
Hog prices at the Indianapolis Livestock Exchange fell about 25 cents from Tuesday with an 8,000 hog run and 320 held over. Top hogs reached 12 dollars, with sows and heavy hogs also lower. cattle and calf prices were steadier to down, receipts about 1,400 cattle and 900 calves, sheep and lambs 1,100.
Cattle receipts around 14 000 in Chicago with feeders scarce and steer prices weak to slightly lower. Hogs about 18 000 with slow sale and prices down about 15 to 25 cents. Cincinnati reports hog receipts 5 200 with Polish market softness and mixed cattle demand. fat lambs and feeder cattle show varied values. Prices listed for beef steers, yearlings, cows, vealers, and feeder stock across regions.
Ora Frazier, 43, of La Porte Ing, was admitted to the city hospital after slipping on ice and fracturing his face and head injuries from the fall.
A dated price list shows apples peaches and other fruits with per bag and per crate rates, including Indiana Jonathans and Pippins, plus bulk nut and vegetable prices. Also included are holiday decorations such as evergreen boughs, cedar, spruce, and holly roping with assorted bundle prices and tree holders.
New York Dec. 8 There was little change in the general market as rails advanced slightly while industrials declined. United Cigar Stores rose over two points after disclosure of a tobacco distribution agreement with Schulte forming Union and United Tobacco Corp. The deal envisions Schulte owning half the stock and United Cigars a large share. Banking history saw National City Bank raise capitalization by 50 percent to 140 million. Copper stocks held firm despite low metal prices as market leaders adhere to established trading areas amid general stagnation.
In New York Sugar Market reports indicate refiners hesitate to bid higher for new requirements while producing interests show similar caution on a rising market. The scene contrasts refiners’ reluctance with price gains amid uncertain profits and reformulated demand signals.
President Coolidge outlined a fiscal plan favoring temporary tax reduction for six months in 1927, while preserving debt retirement and adjusting surplus usage. He requested $680.5 million for defense, $366.7 million for the War Department, and $313.8 million for the Navy, with aviation funding and a note on delaying a large airship project. He urged fiscal policy reforms, shipping board support, and alien property legislation.
President Coolidge asked Congress for 30 million dollars for dry law enforcement in fiscal 1928. He stated funds are needed to vindicate prohibition and ensure compliance, noting coast guard expansion and strengthened enforcement agencies to carry out the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act.
President Coolidge in his budget message urged withdrawal of Federal aid for maternity and infancy work. He supported extending the Maternity and Infancy Act of 1921 with funds gradually withdrawn, leaving states to operate the program without Federal interference, and said no government estimate would be submitted to carry on the work.
Washington reports Governor Len Small may appoint Senator-elect Frank L. Smith to fill the McKinley vacancy. The Reed committee findings show Smith received major primary funds from Samuel Insull while at the Illinois Public Utilities Commission, fueling opposition to his seating.
Bowman of the Peoples Motor Coach Co protests Indiana public service commission decisions as unfair and urges a court appeal remedy. He argues the law lacks a right of appeal and supports retaining the commission but allowing appeals for vital utilities or public rights.
Sault Ste Marie endures a severe beef shortage as crews from stranded freighters drain supplies. A fuel famine hits shipping row with boats tied eight abreast to piers and delays along the St. Marys River. The city battles congestion with seventy four vessels trapped south of the locks.
At a board of safety meeting Fire Chief Hatsell reported November fire losses dropped to 17000 from 35000 year prior, but the board criticized loose discipline. President Haskett urged higher respect for fire officials and salutes at engine houses. Fireman McCloskey, son of County Commissioner, was suspended ninety days for drunkenness and reassigned.
Elizabeth Jaffray, long time White House housekeeper, writes Secrets of the White House in Cosmopolitan. The memoir recounts a McAdoo daughter causing a scene at Wilson nuptials, Wilson paying 250 for furnishings, Edith Bolling Galt’s courtship, and Wilson’s vigil at his first wife’s bier. notes her life as a painter and its impact on a professor’s finances.
Washington officials say Mexico's recognition of the rebel Nicaraguan regime deepens the U S Mexico split and endangers American interests in Central America. Opposing the government backed by the United States, the move marks a grave diplomatic strain per Coolidge administration officials.
London report quotes Daily Mail Geneva correspondent that Dr Henri Spahlinger, famed Swiss bacteriologist, has immunized cattle against tuberculosis. The breakthrough, said to rival Koch’s historic Tubercle Bacillus discovery, was achieved using a method linked to a named prince.
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