Hoover cautions brighten mood in 1926 business outlook
Secretary Hoover issued a cautious 1926 business outlook but the tone remained largely optimistic. Wall Street opened higher with United States Steel up slightly, Chrysler and General Motors advancing, National Biscuit trading higher, and rails showing gains especially New York and Harlem as demand persisted.
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United Press
NEW York
Hoover
Wall Street
United States Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
National Biscuit
Harlem
Local Bank Clearings Report
Indianapolis bank clearings for today totaled 107000 dollars with debits of 6938000 for the week. Debits 18462600 and clearings for fare listed as 4000?278000 with debit 1716408000.
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Indianapolis
Aril Ae Me
Grain futures show irregular swings in Chicago trading
Trading on the Chicago Board of Trade opened with uneven moves as late covering by wheat traders lifted December wheat to around 1.90 a bushel. Distant futures slipped slightly while coarse grains stayed weak. December wheat offers were scarce, pushing shorts higher as demand faded for distant deliveries. Corn fell on scattered profit taking amid large grain movement nationwide.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Chicago Grain Table Summary
Chicago grain table shows Dec v1 figures with low close and multiple prices for wheat corn oats and futures. The notes include Dec. 31 receipts for carlots and a partial column of daily closing values and percent changes.
Poultry and food prices in Cleveland market report
The Cleveland market note shows poultry prices for leghorns, turkeys, geese and fowls with multiple weight and grade lines. It lists butter, eggs, flour, hay and tallow values, plus live rate quotes for ducks and various poultry products across Far East and domestic suppliers.
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Cleveland
Porthern Ohio
Northwest to Northeast Traffic Update Summary
Regional wind directions listed as northwest north and northeast, indicating a cross directional notation. Percentages or values appear to denote distribution or routing coverage with references to twenty five and twenty two for western eastern and southern sectors.
Local Wagon Wheat Price Report
A local grain market notes No. 2 wheat at 1.82 per bushel with Dereon and Diananolie offering freight values or premiums. Prices reflect market demand and local milling needs impacting farmer payments.
New York Stocks End Year With Mixed Quotations
The December 31 market wrap notes a cautious close as New York stocks finish the year with mixed quotations. Investors weigh earnings and macro signals while industrial and transportation shares show uneven performance.
Across the Desk With Busy Men Anniversary
A brief note marks an anniversary for Across the Desk With Busy Men, highlighting ongoing achievement and recognition within the column’s circle. The item underscores steady output and continued community interest in the busy editorial desk.
Marmon marks 75th anniversary with strong Indiana ties
Marmon reports 1925 achievements including a payroll over 3 million supporting about 10 000 Indianapolis residents and more than 16 million in local gross sales. The company lists net earnings in its auto and mill divisions above 2 150 000 and a net worth of 4 800 000. Cash on hand plus undiscounted drafts exceed 1 700 000 with deposits over 16 million in Indianapolis banks.
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Marmon
Indianapolis
Coxteas - Marmon
Commerci al Produce Prices for Retailers and Deli Items
A list of wholesale to retail price points for fruits and vegetables. Items include bananas 40 pound baskets and various fruit boxes priced per pound or box, with regional origins such as Florida California and Michigan. Numerous figures show costs per crate, box, or pound for products like cranberries peaches pears apples celery onions and potatoes.
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Jonathan
Baskersia
Florida
California
H. G
Fey
Califor
Pete Ny Doe
Gales Ay
Cantornig
Michigan
Idahox
Tees
Rentoon
Sugar Market sees carry-over near normal in new crop year
In New York on December 31, traders note that carry-over from the old crop is likely to stay near normal, easing concerns and supporting sugar prices. Buying interest remains gradual as market participants adjust to the forecast.
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Thomson & McKinnon
New York
Dillon Read Buys Interest in National Cash Register
New York December 31 Dillon Read Co will complete the purchase of a 60 million dollar interest in the National Cash Register Co after January 1 The deal is viewed as one of the era major industrial financing moves following the Dodge Brothers acquisition by Clarence Dillon the company head The National Cash Register Co grew from a patent held by James Ritty to a giant in the industrial world and the 1925 transaction ranks as a top financing achievement alongside the Dodge purchase.
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Dudley Siddall
North American Company
Loring R. Hoover & Co
New York
Loring R. Hoover
Siddell
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Grand Rapids Press
The
New York Sun and Herald
NEA Service
United Press
Dillon, Read & Co
National Cash Register Company
John P. Patterson
James Ritty
Dillon, Read and Company
Wall Street
Clarence Dillon
Dodge Brothers
Dodge
Grange Leads Bears toward New Year Showdown in Tampa
Red Grange and the Chicago Bears planned a light workout in Tampa ahead of Friday's game against Jim Thorpe's Tampa Cardinals. A Wednesday day off drew fans hoping to see Grange in action, but a disappointment followed. Promoters report 16,000 seats nearly sold, signaling a capacity crowd for the New Year matchup.
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Tampa
Fla
Red Grange
Chicago Bears
Jim ‘Thorpe
Tampa Cardinals
Bears
Grange
Moleskins
Prizes for Dancing at New Year Ball in Tomlinson Hall
Prizes will be awarded to winners in Charleston contests tonight at the New Year's dance held at Tomlinson Hall sponsored by Indianapolis Post No 1 Disabled American Veterans of the World War. Dancing starts at 8 30 p m and continues until 2 a m.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis Post
Siki Leaves Widow Half Million Estate
Battling Siki left $500 in personal property with no will, court papers show. The estate passed to widow Mrs Lillian Phal after the French government waived administration. Siki had earned and spent about $100000 in a short career.
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United Press
New York
Battling Siki
Lillian Phal
Court Order Dissolved in Cruse Street Improvement Case
Judge Clinton H. Givan dissolved the restraining order that had blocked the board of works from proceeding with Cruse Street improvements this afternoon.
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Clinton H. Givan
Board of Works
Cruse St. Improvements
High Roller Calf Mart Boosts Hog and Sheep Prices
At Indianapolis, the livestock market ended the year with steady to higher hog prices as high roller calves pushed bids. Hogs traded mainly from 11.35 to 12.20, with a top of 16.50 for select sales, while cattle and sheep showed stable demand and prices. Receipts were around 6,000 hogs, 700 cattle, and 200 sheep.
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Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
Live Stock Prices Across Markets Include Mixed Cattle and Hog Moves
Chicago and other markets report cattle receipts near 6 000 with fat steers 25c higher, hog prices down 15 25c, sheep and lambs mainly steady to lower as buyers weigh packer demand. Cincinnati and East Buffalo show varied cattle and hog movements with prices reflecting regional demand.
Electrical labor-saving devices curb divorce says Oregon judge
An Oregon judge argues that using modern household appliances reduces marital unhappiness caused by the drudgery of old-fashioned housework. He claims electrical labor-saving devices can materially reduce divorce rates by easing domestic tasks.
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Oregon
Cornell Beats Ohio But Unttea Preas
Ohio State lost its first game of the season to Cornell 33 to 21 in Columbus. Cornell opened strong and led throughout as Moynihan and Drake starred for the visitors.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
Cornell
Moynihan
Drake Jeenter
Civic Affairs Committee On Job All Year In Indianapolis
The civic affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce led by William Fortune focused on a budget classification system adopted by the city for 1926. Leonard V. Harrison oversaw tax and school financing reforms, reducing the school tax levy to 1.10 per 100, saving taxpayers. The panel also examined Marion County budget cuts and proposed State takeover of Julietta Hospital for the mentally ill, a plan vetoed by the Governor in 1925.
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Chamber of Commerce
William Fortune
Leonard V. Harrison
Chamber
State Board of Accounts
Indianapolis
Harrison
Civic Affairs Department
Marion County
Julietta Hospital
Indiana General Assembly
Civic Affairs Committee
Fortune
Resigning Official Says New Board Pressured Over Building Plans
A school business director resigns amid claims that the new board pressed him to block contracts with new architects and influence building policies. He cites a conference with Shipp and asserts no personal grievance, though warns against private dealings influencing school construction.
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Shipp
Book
Indicted ex adjutant general tied to large cash discrepancies
The report details cash discrepancies of fourteen thousand nine hundred fifty four dollars and sixteen cents involving Smith former Marion County auditor and adjutant general. It cites bogus claims for services and war rants totaling ninety two dollars and dates from 1917 to 1925. The audit covers losses from 1921 to 1925 amid allegations of funds misapplied and missing equipment.
Audit Flags Losses and Irregularities in Indiana Armory Funds
The report highlights unpaid bills totaling 80 704 from 1922 to 1924 covered by a 1925 legislature special appropriation, questions chaotic army lease records, and notes missed State armory board meetings. It recalls plans for an Indianapolis armory rejected by the 1921 Legislature, a 2 981 payment deemed illegal, and Smith’s attempts to mislead examiners. Copies were sent to Governor Jackson and other officials. Smith faced bonds of 10 000 for adjutant and quartermaster roles.
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Smith
War Department Audit Bureau
Lawrence F. Orr
State Board of Accounts
A. B. Walsh
B. B. McDonald
Examinera
National Guardsmen
Staunton
Ind
Warren T. McCray
151St Infantry
Harry B. Smith
Treasury
Kahn Tailoring Company
Adjutant's Office
Indianapolis
Martin Hugg
Jackson
William H. Kerschner
Arthur L. Gilliam
Lewis. Bowman
William H. Remy
Marion
Accounts Board
Health Board Meeting Refocuses Scrutiny On King Affairs
An ongoing inquiry into the city health department centers on Dr. King. The state accounts office seeks a fuller audit while Dr. Keene presses for details on car trades salaries house staff and travel with officials including Governor Jackson signing memos.
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Health Board
Laurence F. Orr
State Board of Accounts
Keene
King
Rpteinhart Company
Exchan
Oakland
Geupel
Jackson
St. Louis
Accounts Board
Board of Accounts
Health Department
Dr. King
Louis Geupel
Liquor Charge Fine for Joe Zein in City Court
Joe Zein of 406 West Regent Sr. was fined 300 dollars and given a 60 day Indiana State Farm sentence on a blind tiger charge by Pro Tem Vinson Manifold in city court. He was arrested after a man reported liquor purchase. a small amount of liquor was found at his home. Zein also faces liquor charges tied to a White River island raid where police found liquor about a week earlier. he swam from the island during the raid.
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Joe Zein
W. Regent Sr
Indiana State Farm
Kearns Legal Manager Says Dempsey Will Fight Wills in New York
Jack Kearns, Dempsey's legal manager, asserts the title bout with Harry Wills would be staged in New York under Tex Rickard. He returns from California and says the contract with Rickard remains valid in any court. He denies any contrary claims.
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United Arena
New York
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Tex Rickard
Jack Kearns
California
Rickyard
Kearns
Water rates in Indianapolis show higher domestic charges than state average
A survey finds Indianapolis water rates for both meter and flat services higher than the state and national averages. Domestic meter use is 25.6 to 26 cents per 7,500 gallons, with Indianapolis higher than the general 25.4 cent average. Large users pay about $121 per thousand gallons, while Indiana towns with private supply average 1.0 to 1.9 cents per gallon.
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Tn Water
India
Indianapolis
Beech Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dyke & Marmon
Stocky
Claypool
Indiana
Finance Committee Delays Decision on Public Service Pay Cut
State finance committee members at noon said no action was taken after Judge Chamberlin ruled the committee exceeded its authority in reducing public service commissioners pay from 6000 to 5 a year. Several officials considered appealing, while others welcomed the committee’s cautious stance. Everett L. Gardner Charles G. Sayers Dixon H. Bynum David Kings Mark Rhodes and L. Bowman attended. Six extra employees were approved for the automobile license department amid the rush.
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Charles G. Sayers
Dixson H. Bynum
Stadustrial Board
David Kings
State Securities Comm
Mark Rhodes
State
New York Americans Triumph in Extended NHL Clash
New York Americans beat Toronto St. Pats 2 to 1 after an eight minute overtime. Green scored the decisive goal for New York midway into the extra period and also tallied the earlier New York goal. Corbeau replied for the St. Pats.
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United Press
NEW York
Green
New York Americans
Toronto St. Pats
Corbeau
St. Pats
Births and deaths listed in Raymond area column
The page records births of girls Leslie and Lannie Means and Artie and Mary Owen among others at local addresses including 39 N Arthur Tangeman and 1151 Do Arbell Plastera. It also lists numerous deaths with ages and causes such as Frank Jones 73 from sclerosis, Henry J. Elfers 84 chronic myocarditis, Ulysses Michener 53 tuberculosis, and many others at city hospital or local residences.
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Leslie
Lannie Means
Arthur
Nellie Tangeman
Bontlvin
Grace Bivens
Anastasious
Bessie
Raymond
Myrtle Ellis
Aun
Anna Sherman
S. Moet
Hannah Doherty
Artie
Mary Owen
Met Hospital
Clarence
Helen Romeyn
Edward
Sarah Parry
E. Alonzo
Marie Archer
W Arthur
Mildred Rahe
Coma
James
Lois Riley
M. Calvin
Nellie Clagaton
Otis
Augusta Keys
Western
Frank Jones
City Hospital
Hachette Goins
James P. Monaghan
Jersey
Melvina McDoneld
William David Culbertson
Meridian
Alva Thomas Bray
Henry J. Elfers
Ulysses Michener
Valentine Hicks
St. Pital
Mary Agnes McDowell
Lobar Pnewmoni Woods M Rite
Lawall
Thomas J. Dickson
A. H. Wilson
Joeph Lillard
N. Souri
Hicks
Samuel Paul
George Philipsomal
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Cincinnati
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Adolph GG. Emhardt
Theodore Vonnegut
Charles W. Kern
Lillias Sedwick
Ralph Douglas
Adolph Emhardt
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State Armory Board
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