Stocks Start Firm and Resume Advances
Stocks opened steady to firm and then advanced with United States Steel and General Motors gaining fractionally. Railroad issues were strong as Canadian Pacific rose to 218 and Missouri Kansas Texas preferred hit a yearly high. Bethlehem Steel jumped to 59 amid cruiser program hopes while Gold Dust slid to 74½ off 2½.
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United Press
New York
United States Steel
General Motors
Candian Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
United States Rubber
Wilmington
Duponts
American Steel Foundries
Lews
Federal Reserve
Gary
Steel Common
Bethlehem Steel
Banks and Exchange Stats and Foreign Rates Fall in Opening
Indianapolis banking totals show clearings at 5 239 000 with debits 7 884 000 in today’s figures. Foreign exchange lists demand sterling at 4.8713 001 32, francs 3.9716, lira 5.42, Belgian franc 13.98, marks 23.87, with Liberty Bonds and Treasury issues quoted with small changes.
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Indianapolis
Foreign Exchange
United Press News
Belga
Market Outlook Mixed in New York Trading Reports
In New York on December 14 the stock market shows no clear bullish drivers beyond ongoing broker loans. Bullish sentiment persists as investors buy into familiar companies, with expectations of better conditions after year’s start pending money condition changes.
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Thomson & McKinnon
New York
Markets Butter and Dairy Prices Across Regions
Reported wholesale and retail price ranges for butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and related goods. Includes New York and Chicago quotations with notes on firmness, market receipts, and regional variations in butter and cheese pricing.
Rail line seeks 15 million mortgage bonds
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 15 000 000 in mortgage bonds at 4 percent. The line said it was negotiating with J P Morgan Co to dispose of the bonds and use proceeds for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
Beef and Hog Prices Hold, Cattle Steady at Indianapolis Yards
At the Indianapolis Union Stockyards, prices rose with a 25 cent gain from Tuesday. Top hogs reached 8.65 per cwt, bulk 8.60 for 170 lb animals. receipts 6,500 with 500 holdovers. Cattle were steady to strong with beef steers around 11.75 to 16.75, beef cows at 7 to 9.50, vealers 14.50 to 15.50, and sheep and lambs steady to firm led by a top at 14.0 to 14.75.
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Bu United Press
New York
Midwest
Rio
Santos
Byac
Turkey
Prenone Ane Brosless
Specia Ata
Gee Bien Ly
Indianapolis Union
Chicago
Louisville
Pete Cunts
Buffalo
Otibaa
Pittsburgh
Sari. Ie
Arket
United Press
Cleveland
Det
Louis
Troe
United Pee
Bhpon Caine
United Preas
Toledo
Cotton Market Declines On Short Selling and News
In New York Dec 14 traders cite tagulgstion and short selling pushing prices lower. Bulls buy on breaks but less aggressively as activity cools. Analysts warn bullish news is scarce while curtailment grows and may extend. Prices for futures rise later in the session with January and March up modestly.
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Thomson & McKinnon
New York
Theft of Detroit woman's purse steals discharge medal
Mrs. Bertha Mc Intosh of Detroit reports her purse was snatched near St. Clair and Meridian by a thief who grabbed it from her arm on Tuesday night. The bag contained her husband's Army discharge papers, a heroism medal, and other valuable documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha McIntosh
Detroit
Mich
St. Clair and
Meridian Sts
Railway to Issue New Stock by Atchison Topeka Santa Fe
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 92 964 shares of new common stock to present holders of record January 27 1928. Each holder of 25 shares of old stock would receive one share of new stock. The move aims to cover costs and pay off certain bonds.
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United Presse
Washington
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed Across Regions
Cattle receipts reach 12,000 with fat steers 25c lower and yearlings expected to fall. Hogs range generally steady to 10c up, with various weight classes in Louisville and East Buffalo showing mixed moves. Lambs and calves also show selective declines, while markets at Pittsburgh Cleveland and Toledo report modest shifts in prices and demand.
Sugar Market Rumors Stir Futures as Decree Dates Shift
Market observers report ongoing disruption in the sugar futures scene following scattered decrees shifting key dates. Officials hint that Colonel Tarata’s return may ease tensions while price quotes show volatility across months including January and July.
Wheat starts strong but fails to rally on dull Chicago Trade
Pa United Press reports a mixed session on the Chicago Board of Trade with wheat opening stronger yet failing to rally amid sparse news. Corn, oats and cash prices held or edged around unchanged as provisions moved higher and overall sentiment remained bearish. Receipts of 128 cars for corn and 29 for oats showed modest activity.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Shivering Greensburg Mill Worker Rescued from Saw
Greensburg Indiana December 14 Lawrence Hutchinson thirty of Greensburg had a narrow escape when his clothing was torn by a milling saw at Garland Milling Company. He grabbed a large post to avoid being drawn in and was saved by fellow workers who sacrificed their clothing to help him down. He was taken home shivering but unhurt.
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United Press
Greensburg
Ind
Lawrence Hutchinson
Garland Milling Company
Hutchinson
Fruits and Produce Prices From Local Market Listings
Readable excerpts show a wide range of fruit and vegetable prices including apples such as Jonathan at 8.50 per 9, Staymans at 38.50 per 9, Grimes Golden 9, and Baldwins 5.75, with barrel and box quantities. Other items include bananas, berries, citrus, grapes, melons, and a large assortment of vegetables and holiday supplies with unit and crate pricing.
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Jonathans
Staymans
Grimes Golden
R. I. Greenings
Kings
Baldwins
Wagners
Jonathan
Delicious
Staymens
York
Florida
California
Almeria
Stolen Vehicles Listed Over Multiple Owners
Police report items stolen include automobiles tied to Sherman Robinson of 609 S Meridian St Ford and George H Kerr of Noblesville Ind and another vehicle linked to a Shelbyville Ind address.
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Sherman Robinson
S. Meridian St
Ford
East St
George H. Kerr
Noblesville
Ind
Oakland
Shelbyville
Automobiles Found Recovered By Local Residents
Vehicles located by residents include a Chevrolet at Senate Avenue and Missouri Street reported by Harry Swope of 834 North East Street. A Ford at Meridian and Morris Streets tied to James Montgomery of 531 Vinton Street. A Paige sedan with license 26 827 found at Capitol Avenue and Ray Street. A Ford truck associated with Milton Bryan of Rural Route 4 Box 306 at Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets. An Elcar found by Ray Wolf Company at Twenty Third Street and Ashland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swope
East St
Chevrolet
Senate Ave
Missouri St. James Montgomery
Vinton St
Ford
Meridian
Morris
Paige
Capitol Ave
Ray St
Milton Bryan
Pennsylvania
Georgia
R. Wolf Company
Elcar
Twenty-Third St
Ashland Ave
Underwood Typewriter Stockholders Weigh Merger
New York stockholders of Underwood Typewriter Company meet on Thursday to vote on a merger with Elliott-Fisher Company. The proposed exchange is seven Underwood shares for one Elliott-Fisher share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typewriter
United Press
New York
Underwood Typewriter Company
Elliott-Fisher Company
Underwood
Elliott-Fisher
Curtain Knockout Halts Actor Moissi Mystery
New York report says Alexander Moissi, hailed as the John Barrymore of Germany, was knocked out when the first act curtain descended on his head. After medical aid he resumed his performance.
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United Press
New York
Alexander Moissi
John Barrymore
Germany
Mrs Barrows Buried in Connersville Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Barrows eighty died Monday at her daughter's home 537 S Central Ct Connersville. Burial occurred at Daleview Cemetery Connersville with services at the Connersville First M E Church. Widowed of Alvin E Barrows bank head she lived there forty five years. Survived by Burton M Barrows and Frederick L Barrows plus Mrs Dixon.
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Mary Barrows
Arthur Dixon
S. Central Ct
Daleview
Connersville
M. E. Church
Alvin E. Barrows
Central State Bank of
Indianapolis
Dixon
Burton M. Barrows
Not Guilty in Perjury Case for Dickey in Bedford
An theus Dickey was found not guilty on subornation of perjury after a two day trial before a jury in Bedford Indiana. The verdict followed a 4:50 p.m. jury retirement and a 9:00 p.m. verdict. Dickey was accused of falsely testifying in a case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in January.
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United Press
Bedford
Ind
Antheus Dickey
Dickey
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Indianapolis Business News Briefs and Society Notes
New board directors and officers will be presented at a Real Estate Board luncheon. The Chamber hosts a Christmas dinner on December 22 at the Columbia Club. Arthur S. Overbay discusses typography at an Advertising Club luncheon. IMHBA members return from Louisville inspecting Standard Sanitary plant. Dr. Edwin L. House to lecture on behavior at a YMCA bean supper. Hoosier Association of Finance Companies re-elected officers led by Vint Jones and R. H. Weir. Butler alumni luncheon at the Columbia Club. Miss Imogene Pierson gives xylophone sales. John J. Mitchell Jr. presides. George A. Schumaker chairs program committee. Oakes-Swenson Company files incorporation with $15,000 capital. Governor Ed Jackson names Howard S. Grimm prosecuting attorney for the 75th district. Rotary Club charters to be granted. Seventh Christian Church concert next Dec 18 with Freda Hughes chorus. Dr. J. E. Washburn to lecture on Bolivia at Capitol Ave Methodist Church. Riverside Civic Association elects James Bradford president. other officers named. Deer venison dinner at Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church. A trombone is stolen from Shortridge High School belonging to Derwin Sweet. Marion Council hosts benefit dinner and bridge at 116 E Maryland. Traffic Club luncheon features C L Harrod. Lantholey Trio performs. Smith Brothers Insurance Agency files incorporation with 1000 no par shares. C E Smith, R E Smith, W H Smith incorporators.
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Indianapolis
Butler University
Columbia Club
Imogene Pierson
Butler
John J. Mitchell, Jr
George A. Schumaker
Indianapolis Letter Carriers Install New Local Officers
Officers of the Indianapolis local National Association of Letter Carriers elected Tuesday night will be installed January 10. New officers include L. D. Wadsworth president Edward L. Minnick vice president John Stetler recording secretary William McCutcheon financial secretary Charles Shellenberg treasurer W. T. sergeant at arms F. J. Hildebrandt O A Collins J E Eastes trustees Charles Sammis collector Mutual Benefit Association I F Mathews sick benefit fund president Claude Franklin clerk National Sick Benefit Association Hurley Stonebraker chairman Mutual Benefit Club. Auxiliary officers named include Mrs J S Bates president Mrs Ruth Franklin vice president Mrs Edna Barber secretary Mrs C E Pogue financial secretary Mrs Olive Calwell treasurer Mrs John Larner mistress at arms and Frank Hildebrand trustee.
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Indianapolis
National Association of Letter Carriers
L. D. Wadsworth
Edward L. Minnick
John Stetler
William McCutcheon
Charles Shellenberg
W. T
F. J. Hildebrandt
O. A. Collins
J. E. Eastes
Charles Sammis
Mutual Benefit Association
I. F. Mathews
Sick Benefit Fund
Claude Franklin
National Sick Benefit Association
Hurley Stonebraker
Mutual Benefit Club
J. 5. Bates
Ruth Franklin
Edna Barber
C. E. Pogue
Olive Calwell
John Larner
Frank Hildebrand
Widener Elected to Succeed Judge Gary on Realty Board
Joseph E. Widener of Philadelphia was elected to succeed the late Judge E H Gary on the board of directors of the United States Realty and Improvement Company. The board also authorized a stock increase for the George A Puller Company to form a securities corporation and to develop limestone quarries and a plant in Seals ce dnc.
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United Press
New York
Joseph E. Widener
Philadelphia
E. H. Gary
United States Realty and Improvement Company
George A. Puller Company
Seals
Lost pastor and former city church leader rekindled memories
The disappearance of Rev. David J. Good from Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church Dayton Ohio last week echoes his January 1917 vanishing from Fletcher Place Church. He reappeared in Michigan explaining his Army enlistment attempt to join his son in France. the son was killed in the war. Deacon William T. Ellis recalls Good as a strong leader who improved the church and grew the congregation during his four months there.
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David J. Good
Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Ohio
Good
Fletcher Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Michigan
France
William T. Ellis
Park Ave
Fletcher Church
Man Dies After Heat Prostration While Shoveling Coal
In Champaign Illinois Charles Mason collapsed from heat prostration while shoveling coal during a cold spell. He was taken to a hospital and died the following day from the effects of the heat exposure.
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United Press
Champaign
Ill
Charles Mason
Fears Husband Harmed Missing Man Dewey Marr
Mrs. Marr reports her husband Dewey Marr 33 of 627 Missouri St missing after he was paid Tuesday and she fears he was waylaid and robbed. Police are investigating.
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Dewey Marr
S. Missouri St
Births Reported in Local Notices for Girls and Boys
A list of birth announcements includes many families and addresses such as Harman Denkner Coovert Johnson Reedus Covington McGinnis Coss Becker Kring Mehrlich White Hunter James Cox War man. The brief items name new girls and a few boys with their family locations in the community.
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Girlswee
Verda Harman
John
Margaret Denkner
St. Vint' A
Hanstford
Ani
Gladys Coovert
St. Vin. Watson
Ashland
Tola
Bessie Covington
Fayette
Milla McGinnis
Woody George
Betty Coss
Arlington
Wee
Ida Becker
St. Vincent's Hineer
Elizabeth Kring
Nny
Bernice Saleba
Thad
Sarah Mehrlich
Tabor
Wala
Matilda Cox
R. Pwen
L. D. White
Missouri
Annes
Lottie Hunter
Massaeed
Carlena James
N. Blake
Aeetaens
Annabelle Jones
W. Six- Gat
Nell Jordan
Vermont
Aeeeee
Elizabeth Cox
S. Chris Voncel
Aone Rast
N. Warman
Notable Patients and Medical Diagnoses at Local Hospitals
A list of patients with ages and hospital affiliations including William Henry 37 at Christian Hospital with tuberculosis Herman McAtee 45 at St Vincent’s er carcinoma fike Wnowits 42 at Methodist Hospital carcinoma Laura Blakley 35 at Methodist Hospital cepcinseas and others across St Vincent’s City and Methodist facilities.
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William Henry
Christian Hospital
Herman William McAtee
St. Vincent's Er
Yee Baker
Meridian
Mygeniaus Harris
Lexington
Ma. Williams
Fike Wnowits
Methodist Hospital
Laura Blakley
Cepcinseas
Sass Lenier Green
Building Permits In Illinois And Nearby Areas
A garbled notice lists building permits for multiple properties across Illinois and nearby areas. Entries include a $1208 addition at 1145 W Thirty E, a garage at 29 WN Drexel, 0 Gladstone apartments with an elevator at 239 N Illinois, and reroof work for 1740 S Last. Additional items mention a 330 N Drexel reroof for Mr Tomlinson and a 1572 W New F Scott garage along with 1052 N Belle View pi 300.
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Saxenth
E. Broking
Drexel
Gladstone
Illinois
A Fierd Graham
Heeter
S. Last
Mr. Tomlinson
N. Drexel
F. Gtilam
F. Scott
Belle View
Move Seen to Order Cabinet Into Congress
Washington December 14 At least one member of Congress seeks to summon cabinet members to the House floor for questioning Clyde Kelly Republican of Pennsylvania plans to introduce a bill to permit such inquiries The idea has little chance of becoming law and a 1879 rule still allows the Treasury Secretary to be summoned though never used The piece notes cabinet protection limits formal inquiry and relies on press channels for government communication
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United Press
Washington
United States Congress
Congress
Clyde Kelly
Pennsylvania
Mellon
Kelly
House
Harding
House of Representatives
Ohio Doctor Speaks At Indianapolis Medical Society Dinner
More than 200 physicians attended the Indianapolis Medical Society dinner at the Columbia Club. Dr George W Crile of Cleveland said morale of soldiers during the war affected recovery. Discussion included Dr Owsley Grant and Drs Noble and Link. Dr H G Hamer presided. Dr C P Emerson will speak at the Athenaeum Tuesday night with Dr Karl M Koons also on the program.
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Indianapolis Medical Society
Columbia Club
George W. Crile
Cleveland
Ohio
Owsley Grant
Louisville
Thomas B. Noble
Grethe Link
Indianapolis
H. G. Hamer
C. P. Emerson
Indiana University School of Medicine and Hospitals
The
Athenaeum
Karl M. Koons
Ladies Day luncheon marks Kiwanis year end
Kiwanis club hosted its last Ladies Day meeting at the Claypool with Walter B Harding, president, outlining plans for 1928. Jud Mc Carthy Prof. Wood Unger and Milo Stuart greeted guests while the Technical high school band played. New officers meet Friday at 55 30 p m at the Athenaeum to appoint a secretary. James E. Fischer will announce district trustees meeting plans for January 10–11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Claypool
Walter B Harding
Jud McCarthy
Prof
Wood Unger
Milo Stuart
The
Athenaeum
James E. Fischer
National
Government to give away buffaloes from Yellowstone herd
Washington officials offer a live buffalo from Yellowstone National Park to any buyer willing to cover transport costs. The herd numbers about 850 and officials warn the animals are wild and not suitable as pets.
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Washington
Yellowstone National Park
Bell System declares quarterly dividend of 2.25 per share
The regular quarterly dividend of 2.25 dollars per share will be paid on Monday January 16 1928 to stockholders of record at the close of business December 20 1927. H Blair-Smith treasurer.
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H. Blair-Smith
Middle West Utilities Company
Eustace J. Knight
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