Stock rally follows La Follette defeat in Senate
The La Follette filibuster's failure to block adjournment spurred a buoyant market open led by American Water Works and Baldwin. Rails and industrials rose. Nickel Plate peaked at 83% as investors bet on more short covering and the market recovered from May lows. Opening quotes show broad gains across major issues.
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United Press
New York
la Follette
Senate
Congress
Baldwin
American Water Works
U. S. Steel
American’ Can
International Paper
Bethlehem Steel
American T. and T
Southern Railw
Studebaker
Hardware trade looks for increase in June
The hardware trade anticipates higher June sales as weather remains cold and damp. While spring merchandise sales are depressed, staple items and paints, builders hardware, and auto accessories sell well across regions. Prices show firmer tendency with more reductions than increases and overall outlook stays optimistic.
Marriage Licenses List Names and Ages Across Regions
A compiled list shows William A. Marks and Ethel M. Jose among numerous entries with ages, occupations, and addresses. The column includes individuals from cities and towns such as Marble, Bloomington, Camp Noo Ky, and Lamoni Iowa, with varied trades and roles.
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William A. Marks
N. Sherman
Ethel M. Jose
Joseph R. Jones
Massachusetts
Mary M. Frederick
Wilbur D. Grose
Newton Highlands
Mass
Jeanette Benedict
Washington Blvd
Paul H. Spangler
Camp Noo Ky
Matilda Smith
N.timotsee la Fats
Bloomington
Mark B. Green
Central
Edward F. Woods
W. Market
Ruth M. Wethington
W. Washington
Elisha H.chatman
Leon
Doloris Foutch
North
Laun
Gasoline and kerosene price list with varied rates
A historical price list shows multiple gasoline brands with per gallon figures such as Energee 22¢, Purol 18?c, Red Crown 18.2¢, Diamond 18?¢, Crystal Pep, Silver Flash 22¢, and Standolind avia MN, plus kerosene Crystaline 12.7¢ and Moore Light 12.7¢. Taxes noted separately as 2 Kaison.
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Energee
Target
Moore Light
Avelite
Wheat Leads In Advanced Prices On Grain Board Close
Chicago June 4 After grains opened steady on the Board of Trade mixed sentiment followed the McNary Haugen relief bill defeat. Wheat and oats led the rise with strong cash oats demand in the South and dwindling supplies. Corn gained strength from wheat as export business showed, while provisions steadied then dipped at the close.
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United Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
McNary-Haugen
Chicago and St Louis Grain Prices Report June 4
Grain quotes from Chicago and St Louis show Wheat at about $1.04 to $1.10, Corn around 78 to 82 cents, Oats near 48 to 58 cents, with Barley and Rye also listed. Prices include various rail and grade numbers for No 2 and No 1 hard signals and futures references.
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Chicago
ST. Louis
Indianapolis Market Prices and New York Spot Gains
Market notes from Indianapolis and New York report mixed commodity moves. Fresh produce and poultry prices show small declines in Indiana while New York lists steady to firm figures for flour lard sugar and coffee with turkeys and fowls varying by weight and grade.
Hog Prices Show Nickel Increase at Local Yards Amid Heavy Receipts
Hog prices rose five cents across classes at the local livestock yards on Wednesday as a heavy run arrived. About 12 000 fresh and 13 317 heldovers from Tuesday boosted demand with tops around 7 65 for 200 pounders and most heavyweights 7 55 to 7 60. Cattle and sheep activity followed a slower trend with steers 8 to 11 25, cows and heifers 8 to 9 50, lambs steady at 16, and ewes weaker near 5 for good to choke. Receipts over the last three days exceeded year ago totals.
Leob and Loeb faces over death death wish and jail dynamics
In a Chicago jail Leopold and Loeb discuss execution vs suicide while guards tighten security after their murder confession. Jacob Franks, father of victim Bobby Franks, urges hanging to protect other families and society.
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Jacob Franks
Ran
Franks
Leopold
Loeb
Harmony Rules State Democrats in Indianapolis Convention
A crowded Indiana convention scene features debate over a McCulloch led slate with anti-Klan platform elements planned though not named. Delegates discuss county unit repeal, Goodrich tax repeal, home rule, and abolition of boards as the race for governor and other state offices intensifies.
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Lincoln
Carleton B McCulloch
Indianapolis
Joseph Cravens
Madison
Olin R. Holt
Kokomo
McCulloch
Sumner Williams
Platform Subcommittee
Regulations Committee
Livestock Market Averages Across U.S. Cities June 4
Hogs receipts at Cleveland 4 450, market steady with Yorkers 7.75, mixed 7.78, mediums 7.75, pigs 3.40, sows 6.25. Cattle receipts 400, market steady. Sheep and lambs receipts 800, top 14.50. Calves receipts 300, top 11. Cleveland. Cincinnati reports cattle 300 slow, hogs 5 200 lower, sheep 1 250 lower, lambs 17 19.50. Chicago cattle 12 900 steady, sheep 16 000 slow, lambs 17 19.50. Kansas City cattle 9 000, hogs 12 000 mixed and lower, lambs 15. Chicago and St Louis busy with varied prices. East Buffalo hogs slow, cattle 8.50–10.25, calves 40 3. Buffalo livestock market shows steady to higher lambs and slow hogs.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Alver
Chicago
Idaho
Kansas City
ST. Louis
East Buffalo
Local Bank Clearings Season Report
Local banks report the season’s clearing activity with figures showing volumes and credits. Officials note shifts in daily deposits and loan disbursements shaping financial activity across communities.
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Aoanes Nay
Henry Defense Concludes Case in Murder Trial
Shelbyville Indiana June 4 Attorneys for Charles Henry colored on trial for the murder of Jesse Loudan Indianapolis police man concluded the submission of their evidence this morning. Re buttal argument started this afternoon with little prospect of the jury getting the case before Thursday afternoon. The prosecution scored today when Judge H C Morrison admitted to evidence the signed statement by Pauline Primm colored before the Marion County grand jury last February. The statement said she had been with Henry on several occasions. Primm testified Tuesday she had not been with Henry and denied the state's version. She testified again this morning for cross examination and stood by her denial.
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Times
Shelbyville
Ind
Charles Henry
Jesse Louden
Indianapolis
H. C. Morrison
Pauline Primm
Marion County Grand Jury
Miss Primm
Henry
May 1924 business failures and liabilities decline varies
U S business failures fell modestly in May 1924 with 1 816 defaults, 109 more than April. Liabilities dropped about 25 percent from April totals while reported indebtedness to Dun & Co. totaled 35 590 905. Compared with May 1923, failures rose 18 7 percent but stayed below 1922 highs. The report includes quarterly totals and year over year comparisons.
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United States
R. G. Dun & Co
Daly
SeaRe
Bear Sniffs Tracks In Snow At Remote Mining Camp
An elderly Chinese laundryman in a mining camp hears a noise and sees a large brown bear sniffing his freshly fallen tracks. He mutters in a blend of humor and fear about his footprints while a curious exchange unfolds amid the snowy setting.
Births across regions list new arrivals and hospitals
Birth notices show multiple couples welcoming boys and girls with locations including Minnesota New Jersey and New York. Names include Leroy Harmon Henrietta Harmon Barbert Blanche Klinge and Matilda Nahimas along with others at Long Hospital St Vincent Hospital and local addresses.
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Leroy
Henrietta Harmon
Minnesota
Barbert
Blanche Klinge
Kenn Alberty
Matilda Nahimas
Dorothy Olive
Long Hospital
Art
Fanny Parrish
Ellen Rd. Oeitiam
Julia Bachelder
J. New Jersey
Clyde
Anna Ghekey
Bates
Ee Edward
Leona Gallagher
N. Ray
Edna Hofmeister
Gustave
Helen Jonas
Palmer
Ovid
Marjorie Mann
St. Incent ‘Hospital
Illiam
Mattie Armstrong
Bradshaw
Theodore
Delia Barnaby
Patterson
Myrtle Strown
E. Or
Raymond
Dorothy Walker
Ddie
Helen Chestain
Jackson Brivette
Erine Abell
Wreenthank
Aga Hase
Olive
Gilbert
Ada Morgson
Fletcher
Joys
Death notices listing multiple local residents' causes of death
The notice lists John Mason 51 at Methodist hospital with acute parenchymal nephritis Catherine 80 of 1112 W Morris uremia Thomas Pendleton Moore 52 of 1054 W Eighteenth endocarditis Inest J Toon 37 of 5712 University pulmonary tuberculosis Irene Bridgewater 11 months 364 W sixteenth broncho pneumonia Herbert Bert Norton 37 of 1683 E Raymond lobar pneumonia William H Poppe 76 of 928 Virginia Amélia Howsing 40 of 1301 Harlan chronic myocarditis Albert W Hall 65 of 1925 Nowland cerebral hemorrhage
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John Mason
Methodist Hospital
Catherine
W. Morris
Thomas Pendleton Moore
W. Eighteenth
Inest J. Toon
University
Irene Bridgewater
Herbert Bert Norton
E Raymond
William H. Poppe
Virginia
Amélia Howsing
Harlan
Albert W. Hall
Nowland
Murder at Osborne home linked to Snyder shooting
Coroner reports Charles Snyder fired with murderous intent killing 60 year old John Osborne at a Shelby County home on May 25. Snyder, in jail after a two day search, denies the shooting as witness testimony details drinking and possible accidental discharge. Witnesses include Nellie Terrill and Dr. Gorman Batman who noted liquor on Osborne’s breath.
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Times
Shelbyville
Ind
Charles Snyder
John Osborne
Osborne
Shelby County
Inlow
Snyder
Jaf
Indiana
Gorman W. Batman
Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Batman
Synder
Nellie Terrill
Milk as daily drink for bootleggers at East View prison
New York reports Warden Warren Mc Clellan at East View penitentiary orders bootleggers to drink milk during confinement as a practical enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. He expands the dairy herd with twenty Holsteins, boosting output to about 24,000 quarts monthly, with milk used for sustenance and dairy products.
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New York
Broadway
Warren McClellan
Model
East View Penitentiary
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Ast View
Izzy Einstein
Mce Smith
East View
Cucumber Beetle Wreaks Large U.S. Crop Loss
The cucumber crop in the United States loses between 3 million and 5 million dollars annually due to the cucumber beetle. The insect damages plants by feeding and transmits harmful bacterial diseases to other crops. London hotels can accommodate only about 100 000 visitors, estimates show.
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London
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