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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1926
Page
5
Minneapolis June 23 United Press reports Magnus Johnson a Farmer Labor nominee for governor says his campaign spent less than $2000 and that he is broke, noting it took all the money he had to run.
A Hoosier 41 member described a bootlegger organization in Vincennes. He testified four attorneys Padgett House Shake and Kimmell would handle trouble and he paid Summers 30 dollars for a still. He received number 136 or 138 and said Simmers promised protection with Young and Chambers as government witnesses flood in.
New York June 23 Stocks kept a good tone early despite some professional selling tied to a call for caution in mergers. Steel and General Electric edged fractionally higher while rails gained, American Can drifted then rose to 5 3 4 with strong demand and Westinghouse Airbrake hit a yearly high as motors faced selling pressure.
Local clearings show totals around 5.46 million dollars with balances listed for Chicago and New York statements. Chicago reports 200,000 balances and 1100.00 figures. New York reports balances near 123,000,000 with a 943,000,000 totals figure.
The market shows weakness in July and October with short positions noted, stabilizing on Tuesday and Friday in recent trades. Buyers view July as a favorable purchase window while market sentiment remains technically sound despite ongoing adjustments.
In New York on June 23 the refined sugar market shows signs of easing the raw market. The current futures element provides an exceptional chance to purchase distant positions as foreign demand remains restrained.
A garbled price list shows various fruits and produce with regional origins listed. Items include apples from California and Florida, pineapples, watermelons, strawberries, melons, peaches, and onions with unit and bulk pricing, though many figures are unreadable or jumbled.
June 23 Chicago reports butter creamery 39 cents, cheese 11 9/20 to 20 cents, poultry and ducks at 16 to 32 cents, potatoes Wisconsin round whites at 2.75, russets 3, California cobblers 3.90. Receipts 18,500 and more.
United Press reports Chicago Board of Trade prices mixed as grain futures end the day with a firmer mood in the pits. Wheat finishes fractionally lower for July and September, higher for December amid large new crop receipts and steady export demand. Corn gains on July futures while oats stay near unchanged and provisions drop.
Grain table from Chicago and nearby markets lists July and Sept futures at 1.87 and 1.33 with various percentage quotes and cash bids cited for wheat corn oats rye and timothy, along with nearby price quotes and weekly shipment figures.
A garbled ledger excerpt lists multiple property items including additions and repairs. Entries mention addresses such as 1200 Sterling, 1219 Kentucky, 5729 Rawles and 5725 Rawles, with garages, dwellings, reroofs, and repairs. Also noted are estates, airpank, and various firms like Bauer & Son and F. Mertz Company, along with monetary figures and street names.
Fragmentary death notices list numerous individuals with ages and partial addresses, but no coherent event or relationships are discernible. The OCR text includes names such as Renate, Tas, Anna, Myles, Kina, Smith, Hubbell, Welch, and Maryne with ages ranging from under one to 79, along with scattered street cues, hospitals, and dates.
Midweek sessions show heavy receipts and price declines across hogs cattle and sheep. Hog prices ranged from about 14.50 to 15.00 with most sales near 14.60 to 15.00, while cattle and sheep markets remained steady to slightly lower amid large offerings.
Birth notices list Albert A and Sarah Turk with 1901 Howard Baton OH and others, including Wilhelmina Higgs, Vada Pearl Goatee, Barbara Grisom, Josephine Sundt, Grace Threlkeld, Frank Piasilla, Sea Ione Nelson and Sexson, with several street addresses in Winston and Highland Bend area. The fragmentary text names numerous individuals and locations without full context.
Ralph A. Ammerman of Scranton Pennsylvania has been elected to lead Kiwanis International at the annual Montreal convention this month. He has long been active in Kiwanis circles.
Reporters traced three Negroes Osthimer Ewing and Marshall plus a fourth, seen on a street car Tuesday as court orders and bonds tangled. Sentences of eighteen months at Leavenworth and 2500 dollar fines were discussed with delays and custody questions.
Testimony in a Knox County case shows Deputy Smith receiving bribes from bootleggers to sway prosecutions and raids. Witnesses include Roy Robinson and Sheriff Chambers amid allegations of liquor distribution at polls and at the jail on election day.
Cardinal Dougherty presided as 750000 pilgrims head to Mundelein for Thursday ceremonies. Officials expect 260000 on grounds by midnight with 280000 by auto and 470000 by train and interurban. The talk urges devotion to the Eucharist to combat youth unrest and secular ease.
A binding contract governs street car workers and sues to regulate no whole departure. Several workers were dismissed for violating the pact and sought reinstatement under the system. They appealed to the president and the public service commission. The company asserts discharge for contract violations and cites replacements from a long applicant list.
Washington June 28 The national Anti-Saloon League spends between 350000 and 600000 annually to agitate for prohibition, according to Wayne B Wheeler executive agent. Private subscriptions fund the national group with local state bodies collecting separately. National disbursements ranged from 356000 in 1920 to 367000 in 1925, peaking at 646000 in 1921 and 655000 in 1922, then 569000 in 1928 and 444000 in 1924.
Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam filed motions in the State Supreme Court asking for an early judgment in contempt proceedings against Dr. Edward H. Shumaker and associates of the Indiana Anti Saloon League. Gilliam says the issue is one of law and urges punishment for allegedly contemptuous articles. George O. Dix leads a panel of six attorneys to advise the court.
The article reports that Spain aims for permanent representation on the League of Nations council. King Alfonso will appeal to King George V in London, urging Britain to back Spain. If Britain backs semi permanent status, other members may follow, but Britain appears firm.
Inspector Claude Worley launches a focused drive against auto theft after Robert Rudell 18 of 1317 N Blaine Ave receives a 25 dollar fine and ten day jail term for admitting to stealing three cars. Worley cites 459 more autos stolen this year than last year and vows rearrest if Rudell serves his term.
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