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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
3
The stock market failed to extend gains despite Steel common reaching new high ground on the rebound from March. Bears returned in names like International Combustion and Hudson Motors as activity waned after an initial surge.
United Press reports clearings reaching 1 010 000 000 dollars with balances of 96 000 000 for New York banks. Debits totaled 4 288 000 and 7 000 000 in other entries.
Municipal Judge Dan V White presided as no witnesses appeared in the cases of Mildred Sutton 24 of 2143 N Meridian St and Thelma Gray 26 of 222 W Twenty Sixth St. Police Chief Claude F Johnson vowed an investigation into absent subpoenas. Sutton faced drunkenness driving while intoxicated and improper driving charges while Gray was charged with vagrancy and drunkenness. The auto collision with four other cars was cited. Both cases were continued until June 15.
A delegation from Haughville and West Indianapolis told Prosecutor William H Remy that blind tiger operations are running wide open in their neighborhoods. Ten addresses were given as examples as a woman cited repeated police complaints with no result. Remy promised an investigation.
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee recommended dismissal of Magnus Johnsons contest against incumbent Senator Thomas Schall from Minnesota. Johnson alleged irregularities but did not dispute Schalls about 8 000 vote edge, claiming bootlegger contributions aided Schall.
Elmer Lee Partridge age 46, veteran pilot, died when his air mail plane wrecked in a gale near Mendota Minnesota during the inaugural Chicago to Minneapolis service. Three other planes forced down. only two of six completed flights.
In Nevada City California seventy four year old David Yore has lived in the deserted mining town of Oregon House all his life. He has never seen a railroad train or attended a motion picture or heard a radio though he has seen a few automobiles and one airplane.
New York stocks quotations compiled by Thomson and McKinnon reflect market activity during daylight saving time on June 8. The listing shows closing figures and notable shifts across key indices and blue chip issues.
New York June 8 Sugar futures showed little change as spot and refined markets stayed quiet. Cuban raws offered around 24.2 percent with light demand. Recent shifting into later months did not move prices, and traders await improved demand to spark a broader rally while weather supports near term activity.
A dense list shows commission and retail prices for a wide range of fruits and vegetables including apples, bananas, cantaloupes, oranges, lemons, limes, pineapple, strawberries, cherries, artichokes, asparagus, cabbage, beets, greens, onions, potatoes, and more. Prices vary by origin such as California Florida Texas and specific box or basket sizes, with several lots noted per item and regional suppliers referenced.
Chicago June 8 grain prices opened uneven as weather reports influenced the market. Wheat slipped on fair to good rains in Kansas, though Nebraska and Northwest moisture remain scarce. Corn rose slightly on short covering, oats moved within a narrow range, and provisions opened higher.
Chicago reports dated June 8 show carlot receipts Wheat 71, corn 823, oats 115, rye 6. Primary receipts Wheat 711,000 versus 738,000 last period. corn 366,000. oats 481,000. Shipments Wheat 957,000. corn 468,000. oats 339,000. declines and variances noted against prior totals.
Butter and poultry prices listed with receipts for Chicago Cleveland and New York markets. Wisconsin Idaho and Alabama Louisiana potatoes and russets noted along with several flour, cheese and sugar figures.
Judge James M. Leathers will oversee a Criminal Court session to set a new trial date for Jesse D. Hamrick and his wife Della M. Hamrick. Prosecutor William H. Remy and co defendant James Ecton expect a date in August or September. The trio, free on 10000 dollar bonds for the Hamricks and jailed Ecton, face charges tied to a plan to burn Hamrick’s New Augusta residence for insurance.
Eugene Minton of 232 West Twelfth Street is fined 10 dollars and costs for a drunkenness charge and discharged on a DUI charge with a 100 dollar fine and 30 day term, both suspended on a farm count. Lon Ham of Whiteland is discharged on an operating while intoxicated count and fined 10 dollars on drunkenness and 100 dollars plus 30 days on a farm count, both suspended.
Receipts near 8,000 hogs with top price $15.25 and most sales $14.50 to $15.10. Hog weights 160 to 180 pounds at $15.25. 180 to 200 pounds $15.10. 225 to 250 pounds around $14.75. Cattle run about 1,500 with steers and heifers at $7.10 and cows at $4 to $7.50, calf market steady near $13 to $14. Sheep and lambs mixed with clipped lambs at $12 to $15.50 and spring lambs around $18 and down.
Receipts vary by city with mixed demand for cattle hogs and sheep. Prices show steady to higher trends for quality cattle and fat hogs while lambs remain active with strong showing in heavy native ewes and yearlings.
Indianapolis grain markets report wagon wheat sold at 1.40 cents per bushel with payments to mills and grain elevators. Other grades are noted as available but not specified.
Bernardo Duggan, Argentine aviator, arrived at Trinidad off the South American mainland at 8 15 this morning while flying from New York to Buenos Aires.
Memorial services for Judge Edward W. Felt of Municipal Court One were held after his death from injuries in a fall at his home. Principal speaker M. B. Hottel praised Felt’s integrity and ability, with services conducted by the Indianapolis Bar Association and a later funeral at Irvington M E Church followed by burial in Greenfield, Indiana.
Henry M Dowling will speak at 10 a m commencement for 311 young women graduating from Indianapolis Teachers College at Cable Tabernacle. Dr Eliza A Blaker president will present diplomas as the college chorus sings. Alumnae luncheon at 2 p m at the Claypool with officers and committee members named.
Six workers die and one is critically injured after a premature dynamite explosion at Berkley Springs Glass Sand Co. plant in Berkley Springs West Virginia. Names of the deceased include Th ad, Oliver Moon, Irvine Henry, George Wall, Romanus Dawson, Emory Miller, J. W. Miller. Filmore Norris is in critical condition in Hagerstown Maryland hospital. Coroner's inquest ties deaths to the blast late Monday.
Harlan J. Hadley was chosen president at a luncheon in Lincoln. Other officers elected include Mark E. Hamer as vice president Neal Grider as treasurer and Joseph T. Minturn as sergeant at arms.
Rains and poor facilities force a wave of repairs and new construction across multiple Mol schools. Reports call for new power plant at School 1 costing 20000, replacement of dilapidated structures at several sites, and enlarged auditorium space at various schools. Preliminary plans for a 1 million dollar Shortridge High School were submitted for review.
Henry C. Paul receiver of Ft. Wayne Van Wert and Lima Traction Company filed with the public service commission a petition to abandon the Ft. Wayne to Lima bus line. The company reported April operating revenues of 335 against expenses of 1649.31.
Democratic Senate hopeful George E. Brennan outlined farm relief and prohibition modification as key planks at a campaign event in Freeport, appealing to Democratic precinct committee members in Illinois's thirteenth district. He pledged goodwill toward farmers and acknowledged heavy agricultural burdens.
Governor Jackson, acting on recommendations from Miss Margaret Elliott and the State pardon board, granted parole to Elendra Slawkoski of La Porte a six month contempt sentence and remitted a $100 fine upon payment of trial costs. Also allowed Margaret Kelly to pay a $100 fine in $25 monthly installments while serving a 30 day jail term for operating a blind tiger, and paroled Max Tannebaum of Indianapolis a sixty day State farm sentence for liquor law violation with $300 fine to be paid at $10 per month.
Albert J. Ball is reappointed adjutant general and assistant quartermaster general by James W. Spain along with a slate of new department officers including Jacob H. Eppler chief of staff Herman Stein department inspector Frank Hay judge advocate Edward ONeill chief mustering officer John Davenport chief recruiting officer Byron Parson patriotic instructor James Kilmartin color bearer and Albert A Jones chief bugler were named for Indiana G A R duties.
Funeral services for James Dolan who died Monday will be Thursday morning at 1015 Harrison St with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Dolan long worked for the Big Four Railroad and belonged to the Sheet Metal Workers Union and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are widow Nellie Dolan a brother William Dolan and two sisters Elizabeth Dolan and Mrs Walter Watson.
The Marion County infirmary and Julietta county hospital for the insane were inspected today by the county grand jury. They were guided by grand jury deputy William H. Sheaffer and later toured the Marion County jail. Judge James A. Collins will receive their report with a final grand jury report due June 26.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Frank Chamala and Dominic Devota were given indeterminate sentences after stealing two American flags from a parked car. They appealed the rulings.
In San Francisco June, former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Matt I. Sullivan argues prohibition is a failure and urges amendment or repeal of the Volstead Act. He cites enforcement futility, bribery, and hypocrisy among officials, jurors, judges, and clergy, urging resignations to avoid hypocrisy.
Five alleged reckless drivers were summoned before Secretary of State Frederick Schortement to show cause why their licenses should not be suspended or revoked. Charges were filed by Johnson County authorities. Three suspects hail from Indianapolis, including Fred Kohl, Albert Armstrong, and James Warner. Connell and Hough are the other two, with Connell's case referred to Illinois authorities due to an Illinois license. Local police were urged to report similar cases under the La Fuze law granting license action powers.
The civil service commission agreed to investigate charges that Federal employees including postmasters in southern states paid for appointments. They met with the Senate Civil Service committee and received evidence of alleged violations in Tennessee and Texas. A preliminary inquiry will determine if a Senate probe is needed.
Inquest into the fatal shooting of 20 year old Clerg Fulkerson by Detective Pearl Conover was to be held by Coroner Hoff. Fulkerson, linked to an auto bombing confession by taxi driver Tony Ellingsworth, was shot when he ran from a friend’s home and did not halt after repeated commands.
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