Sterling Rise Triggers Bullish Open On Wall Street
New high in sterling to 4.68 dollars boosts optimism on the opening of the New York market. Industrial leaders like American Can and Standard Oil of New Jersey rally as Baldwin and Pullman consolidation rumors spark speculation.
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Optimistic Reports Boost Bond Market Tone
New York reports a steady bond market tone with optimism in stocks and firmer foreign exchange. Great Northern directors decide to hold the annual dividend at 7 percent, aiding sentiment. British 5s of 1929 rise to 114 1 2 during the first half hour as Cerro de Pasco shares open at 135, rails and liberties steady.
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Motors Take Lead on Opening Curb Market
New York trading opened with activity and buoyancy in the curb market’s industrial group led by motors. Oils rose but industrials pushed them to the background as Durant hit a new high above 70 and Nash Motors advanced to 67 1/4, Continental over 11, Mercer at 33 1/2 with gains over a point in the first half hour.
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Governors Meet for Conference
Governors from many states gather at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for a three day conference on prohibition enforcement Ku Klux Klan activity movie censorship business and agriculture conditions as State and Federal enforcement coordination is urged by President Harding in his annual message.
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United States intervention prevents Greek exile from Constantinople
In Lausanne on December 13 an Allied peace conference update states the United States secured a Turkish withdrawal of the demand that 100000 Greeks leave Constantinople. Ismet Pasha announced Angora accepted the American position, and Lord Curzon noted a prior error in ordering a million Christians from Asia Minor. In exchange, about 100000 Muslims will be permitted to remain in Greece.
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Chicago grains hit new crop high at open
Chicago December 13 grain prices rise to fresh crop highs at the open as receipts thin out. Cold weather and a weak world wheat balance keep buyers active. Wheat receipts total forty cars while corn receipts are 335 cars with strong demand for December, May and July contracts.
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Local hay and grain prices quoted in wagon load terms
Local mills pay $1.20 for No. 2 red winter wheat. Hay and oats prices listed with bale counts and prices for loose hay, mixed hay, and core New oats at 68 70 cents old at 5 cents. Indicates regional commodity market pricing.
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Cotton market opens steady with mixed futures
In New York on December 14 cotton opened steady with December at 25.05 cents, January at 25.05, March 25.20 and May 25.31, all down from earlier points. Irregular opening noted under different financial reports with January futures around 24.82 to 24.85 cents and December around 15.69 to 23.84 in other listings.
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Poultry Prices and Stock Roundup Fragment
OCR fragment lists various poultry prices and weights including fowls 4145 lbs up at 21c, young turkeys 12 lbs up at 40c, old toms 8 lbs up at 40c, ducks 4 lbs up, geese 10 lbs up, and guinea hens per dozen. Mentions discounts and mixed items with unclear context.
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Harding asked to call new naval armament conference
The House Appropriations Committee urges President Harding to convene a new naval arms limitations conference to seek an agreement among principal powers on limits for auxiliary vessels under 10 100 tons. The move follows the Washington treaty signatories aiming to extend the ten year holiday on capital ship construction.
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Chicago Hogs Go to Small Buyers Amid Storm Delays
Storm conditions in the West delayed live stock trains and slowed Chicago markets. One third of the run had not arrived. big buyers stayed away until late. Hogs were 10 cents lower with light weights at 8.20 to 8.30. bulk at 8.25. Cattle steady with good grades 9.85 to 13. Sheep steady to a quarter higher. lambs 13.25 to 15.60. Receipts 15,000 hogs, 14,000 cattle, 15,000 sheep. 11,802 holdovers and 2,000 hogs in outside markets.
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Flames Drive Fifty Families Into Cold
In Chicago a four story apartment building burned leaving fifty families homeless in zero weather. A taxi driver alerted residents and helped others escape. One woman, Mrs Hulda Smith, was reported missing as residents fled into the biting wind and subzero cold.
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Merger of Packers Rested With Armour in $30 Million Deal
Chicago December reports Armour & Co. plans to buy Morris Packing plant in a deal valued near 30 million dollars. The transaction hinges on an agreement with Morris & Co. for the sale structure of one third cash, one third preferred stock, and one third common stock in Armour & Co. led by J Ogden Armour.
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Man and Wife Sue Over Car Collision Damages
Emil Darrah files in Superior Court a $2,500 damages suit against Burtsseal M Forbes and wife for injuries from an automobile collision at Meridian and Twenty-First Streets.
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Dressed Beef Prices in Wholesale Markets
Wholesale selling prices for dressed beef listed by Swift & Co include loin No 2 at 23c and No 3 at 1 1/2c, rounds at No 2 5c and No 3 13c, chucks No 2 at 11c and No 3 at 9c, plates No 2 at 7c and No 3 at 7c.
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Linseed Oil Prices and Naval Stores in Barrels
Boiled linseed oil quoted at $1.03 per gallon and raw at $1.01 per gallon in barrel quantities. Naval stores dealers report selling in bulk barrels, with price notes and supply terms.
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Hog Prices Edge Down At Local Yard Receipts Rise
Hog prices fell about 15 cents at the local stock yards with 15,000 receipts and 683 state supply. Heavies sold 8.20 to 8.25, mediums 8.20 to 8.30, lights 8.30 to 8.35, pigs up to 8.40. Sows gained about a quarter to 7.25 to 7.60. Steers around 9.50, cows and cann ers down a quarter, calves near 10 to 11, lambs up to 16, ewes steady at 5. Receipts: hogs 1, 300 cattle 600 lambs 300.
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U S Hog and Cattle Prices Across Markets Reported
Hogs and cattle receipts and current market values listed for Chicago New York Cleveland East St Louis Kansas City and Galveston with price ranges by weight and grade. Heavy packing sows light weight and other categories show declines or steady marks across regions.
Ohio lawmakers to hire hostess for wives at the capitol
In Columbus on December 13, word spread that the Ohio House will employ a hostess to assist wives of members. The duties include guiding guests, helping with rooms and attire, and teaching social etiquette. Senate reaction was skeptical and Governor elect Donahey is expected to oppose the plan.
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Dual Murder Crew Tied to Two Women In Indiana Case
Authorities traced the Shaeffer killings to a duo linked to two women. Billy Huffstickle Jr. stayed six days in the Shaeffer home claiming a woman offered jelly. Neighbors recalled Shaeffer seen homeward from Muncie before his murder in the barn. The Shaeffers owned multiple farms and diamonds valued at 5000 to 7000 dollars were said kept at the house. Brookshire surrendered at his father’s home in Brookshire city. The coroner withheld verdict as relatives prepare to arrive.
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Decoration of Medical Officer Set for Today
Maj. Larry McAfee National Guard medical officer to receive the Distinguished Service Medal for extraordinary services in France. Brig. Gen. Aultman to decorate at Ft. Harrison with a general troop review, the fort now an Army brigade HQ, inviting Indianapolis residents to attend. Ceremony postponed last week due to weather.
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Marriage Licenses Listed Across City Names
A list of marriage licenses includes L H Bassens Elsie Maron H DiGeee Mary Holston R J Dulthie Prairis Drischel W Barker May Barker W H De Vere Georgiana Rhoades William Fleming Myrtle Mueller R J Brown Roxannes H F Lake Edith Summa Morrie Gelman Lena Piproter Ochletree Ashland Ave Banime Draper Reese Nellie server H R OHaver Pearl Wathen Catherine Charles and Kather Kerkhof William and Nita Mutterspaugh Alonzo and Hazel Seare Mitchel and Bettie Adams Leo and Anna Roth Charles and Mary Richardson Walter and Elizabeth Kampovaky Francenco and Pane Syro Carl and Toleda Wilkerson Hoscoe and Mildred Franka Harold and Florence Richter John and Mattie Poindexter Earl and Ruth Jones Ez oat and Patricia Eaglesfield Iliam and Esther Byrd Lovie and Grace Jones Miner and Ruth Bickman
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Obituaries and Illness Notes from Local Records
Edward Burnett Rord aged 18 of 2514 Martindale suffers pulmonary tuberculosis. Julia F Isgrigg aged 80 of 2005 Dexter has lobar pneumonia. Margarette Ann Morrow of Methodist Hospital with lobar pneumonia. Robert Hayes aged 73 of 615 Hamilton has acute eardium dilatation. Carrie Hampton aged 75 of city hospital has acute dilatation of heart.
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Elaborate Braided Panels Highlight New Floor-Length Skirt
A smart skirt from a new frock features front and back elaborately braided pointed side panels. It remains guiltless of adornment and nearly touches the floor, offering a sleek graceful line.
Buffalo roam free in northern Alberta Canada at 2000 pound scale
About five thousand American bison roam free between the Peace and Slave Rivers and Great Slave Lake in northern Alberta. The herd, previously thought limited to Wainwright Park, appears to be growing and a sanctuary is planned. Officials note calm behavior toward humans and substantial size with many animals over two thousand pounds.
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Alberta Herd Population Triggers Culling Plan
The Alberta herd, spanning about 100000 acres, grew rapidly after contact with civilization. Instead of declines, numbers surged beyond expectations, prompting the Government to implement a plan to kill off a portion each year to maintain the herd’s physical standard.
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