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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

4

Stock prices soar to new highs in mart

U S Steel led the industrials as prices strong on the stock exchange open the new week. Anaconda top brass in copper and New York Central rails hit or near record levels with other rails, equipment and components rising. Vanadium and Allis Chalmers hit new highs as Westinghouse Electric and General Electric gained.

Elmer C. Walzer United Press NEW YO Stock Exchange U. S. Steel Anaconda New York Central Steel Wright Aero Baltimore & Ohio Missouri Pacific Erie Pennsylvania Westinghouse Air Brake Rose Point Allis Chalmers Timken New Haven Glidden Westinghouse Electric General Electric

Banks and Exchange Figures From Indianapolis and New York

Bank clearings across Indianapolis and New York are reported with large totals. Indianapolis notes 23917 debits totaling 7,443,000. New York reports 549,000,000 in clearings, 139,000,000 clearing house balance, and 111,000,000 in Federal Reserve credit balance. Treasury net balance on June 21 stood at 421,506,942.77 with receipts to that date at 26,528.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Bank Mandar New York United Prenew York Clearing House Federal Reserve Bank Treasury United Press Washington

Local Wagon Wheat City Grain Prices and Market Outlook

Grain elevators pay 1.10 for No 2 red wheat and 1.02 for No 2 hard. In New York stock market notes, the week ahead is seen as pivotal for credit and mid year settlements. Analysts foresee minimal money disturbance and potential rate drops in the second half of the year amid strong securities prospects.

Thomson & McKinnon New York

Shick Named Investigator in Department of Justice

Frederick E. Shick son of Mr and Mrs E O Shick 955 North La Salle street has been appointed an investigator in the department of justice. He left Saturday for Washington DC to begin duties after graduating two weeks ago from Indiana University law school He is a graduate of Arsenal Technical high school and attended Butler University for three years.

Frederick E. Shick E. O. Shick North la Salle Street Department of Justice Shhick Washington, D. C Indiana University Law School Arsenal Technical High School Butler Univrosity

Death probe opens in Bloomington after fatal car incident

Reports say Mrs. Ells Burch, 40, was run over and killed by contractor Al Dobson while attempting to place her into his car after a drinking party. Monroe County coroner Dr. Ray Borland is investigating after initial reports described a hit-and-run.

United Press Bloomington Ind Ells Burch al Dobson Ray Borland Monroe County

Prohibition Chief Says War on Drink Saves Money

United Freez New York reports Maurice Campbell prohibition administrator says prohibition saves money for Americans. He estimates previous spending on liquor at about 10 percent of income and notes bootleg purchases are now well below that level.

New York Maurice Campbell

Summer Session At Indianapolis Teachers College Draws 600 Students

Summer school courses at the Teachers College of Indianapolis attracted more than 600 students this season, registrar Blanche C. Mathews announced today. Additional registrations are expected for special courses later in the summer.

Teachers College of Indianapolis Blanche C. Mathews Toéey

Hog Market Mixed Gains Run Through Local Yards

Hog prices rose 10 to 20 cents in local yards with heavy hogs 10 to 20 cents higher. The bulk of 160 to 250 pound hogs sold at 11.40 to 11.50. Receipts estimated at 6,000. Saturday holdovers 229. Beef cattle and sheep showed declines or steady trends with various cuts and weights listed, while Chicago hogs opened steady with 11.10 to 11.20 for 220 to 230 pounds. Cattle and calf receipts and prices follow, with top fat lambs at 13.50 and bulk lambs 12.50 to 13.50.

Chicago

Livestock Market Mixed by Region and Size

Chicago hog receipts 45,000 with direct 20,000. prices up to 11.25 for top hogs, 170-200 lbs mostly 10.95 to 11.20. Cattle receipts 18,000 calves 3,000. steer market 25 cents lower, heavy weights 14.00 to 15.50, cows 7.50 to 12.00, vealers 13.00 to 15.50. Sheep and lambs weak to steady with fat lambs around 14.50 to 15.50, ewes 5.50 to 7.50. Regional reports from Cleveland and East Buffalo show similar softer tones and price ranges across hogs, cattle, and sheep.

Bur Nited Press Chicago United Press Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburgh

Chicago market round up lower and steady prices noted

Market reports show mixed steady and slight rises across commodities. Poultry and eggs hold firm with varied receipts. potatoes on track with arrivals and in transit. cash prices listed for regional crops and stock shipments including Irish cobblers and round whites.

Chicago Ucks Southern North Carolina East Shore Virginia Wisconsin

Market Report from Cleveland and Louisville Shows Mixed Livestock Results

Cleveland market notes include butter and eggs prices with several fractions and percentages. Louisville hog receipts total 1,000, with hog prices up 5 cents for various weights. Cattle receipts 1,200 with bulls up 25 cents and steers near steady to lower. Calves 900 receipts, prices up to 13, with good to choice and medium grades. Sheep receipts 2,500 with steady market and varying ewe, wether, and buck prices. Weekend shipments show cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep totals across regions.

Cotton Market Outlook Amid July Liquidation

In New York on June 22 heavy liquidation dominated July contracts with a moderate demand for the new crop. October and December edged at 1840 and 1860 respectively as maps showed showers in the belt. Weakness yesterday unsettled traders who expected July gains. long July positions shift to new crop, a factor bearish for advances unless crop weather worsens. Private acreage reports loom as potential bearish signals ahead of government figures, advising contracts only on good declines.

Thomson & McKinnon New York Presenta

National Publicity Campaign Backed by GOP Figures

Circular letters from Representative Frank Murphy outline a national publicity campaign by the National Republic magazine aimed at supporting sound government. Indorsers include Dr. Hubert Work Senator James E Watson and other GOP leaders. Early contributions of 10 dollars, plus 10 dollars quarterly for 30 months, are invited to The National Republic to extend newspaper service and oppose radicalism.

United Press Washington The National Republic Frank Murphy Rep Murphy Hubert Work Republican National Committee James E. Watson Indiana Theodore E. Burton Ohio Will R. Wood Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Magazin Walter S. Steele

Weather forecast in Indianapolis hints at cooler temperatures

J H Armington weather bureau head said cooler with likely thunder showers may arrive this afternoon or tonight. Local forecast calls for partly cloudy skies Tuesday and temperatures possibly reaching 86, not up to 90 to set a season mark.

Indianapolis J. H. Armington Weather Bureau Armington Mercury Isabella Grant North Cole Street Washington Street Meridian

Butter and Cheese Prices and Poultry Rates in Indianapolis Market

Wholesale butter prices No 1 44a 46c and butterfat 46 47c. cheese wholesale per pound with several varieties listed. fresh delivered at Indianapolis. poultry prices across fowls leghorns ducks and turkeys with weights and grades. No 1 young toms and hens prices included. range shown for old hens and roosters.

United Press Cleveland Wisconsin New York Indianapolis

Births in Western City Hospital Notable Pairings

Birth announcements list many families delivering at Methodist and Coleman hospital. Names include Steele, Richardson, Barnes, Skiles, Chastain, Zimmerman, Hague, Nicholas, Gibson, Smith, Truitt, Williams, Carrel, McLean, Borinstein, King, Blondin, Henry, Van Houten, and others. Several entries note twins.

Hector and Lena Blondin Methodist Hospital Tyan Ethel Henry Sterling Walter and Kathne van Houten

Deaths of local residents listed with causes and ages

Nellie Winston Shores age 61 of 1021 Coe died from mitral stenosis. Ephriam Edward Broshears age 49 at itr hospital from bronchial asthma. James R. Lusk 68 of 2002 Southeastern died of cardiovascular renal disease. Mary Elizabeth Burnham 29 of 1254 West Twenty six Avenue from pulmonary tuberculosis. Walter P. Hammon 66 of 23081 West Michigan suffered acute dilatation of heart. Corrie G. Stevens 64 of 1201 Park died of cardiac renal disease. LeRor Richard 57 of 1218 Beilfontaine had lobar pneumonia. Charlotte A. Hanson 78 of 2025 North New Jersey from chronic myocarditis. J Elmer Blatz 34 at St. Vincent's hospital with appendicitis. Warren Huderson 61 at Long hospital from typhoid fever. Charles N. Widner 71 of 801 North Rural suffered chronic myocarditis. Mary Ellen Moore 81 of 122 North Bosart died from cerebral hemorrhage. George Brown 46 of 334 North Missouri.

Nellie Winston Shores Coe Ephriam Beilfontaine Charlotte A. Hanson North New Jersey J. Elmer Blatz St. Vincent's Hospital Warren Huderson Long Hospital Charles N. Widner North Rural Mary Ellen Moore North Bosart George Brown North Missouri

Weather at Indianapolis Airport Nine-Thirty A M

At Indianapolis airport at 9 30 a m the wind is southwest five mph the temperature is 82 degrees the barometer reads 29.94 inches sea level the ceiling and visibility are unlimited and the field is reported as good.

Indianapolis

Wheat Market Rises on Abroad Prices and Weather Outlook

Chicago June 24 The crop scare wheat market opened with sharp gains as favorable weekend conditions and a firm Liverpool market spurred buying. Wheat up 1 to 1 1/2 cents, corn higher, oats steady. Damaging rains hit Kansas. Nebraska Illinois Colorado Missouri report crop deterioration raising doubt on June 1 yield from 622 million to about 357 million bushels. Traders lean bullish on corn despite late crop outlook. oats trading quiet and overall cash demand seen stabilizing.

United Press Chicago Liverpool Kansas Nebraska Illinois Colorado Missouri

Despondent man shoots self in head then visits family

Pi Bul aited Milwauker Wisconsin June 24 despondent over his wife’s death William Lambrecht 60 placed the pistol behind his ear and fired a shot lodging in his skull He remained conscious washed the blood from his head walked to his daughter’s home visited over an hour then called on friends and returned home He was found unconscious yesterday in his house and is in a hospital likely to recover.

General Bramwell Booth Buried in Large London Funeral

The body of General Bramwell Booth former head of the Salvation Army was laid to rest at Abney Park cemetery in London today after one of the largest funeral processions ever seen in the city.

Ru United Preat London Bramwell Booth Salvation Army Abney Park Cemetery

Legger Denied Bail on Appeal in 1929 Law

The appellate court refused to admit Lewis Pettiford, convicted in Delaware circuit court on liquor law violation, to bail while appealing. If the lower court stands, he must serve 75 days in jail and pay a 250 dollar fine. The new statute limits bail on appeal to the discretion of the court of appeal.

Lewis Pettiford Delaware High Court

Quake Triggers Mass Evacuation in Murchison District

Renewed tremors forced complete evacuation of the Murchison district as residents fled to Wellington. Practically all inhabitants of adjoining valleys crowded into the capital, many leaving behind belongings and shelter, with only the clothes on their backs.

United Press Wellington New Zealand Murchison District

Six named on memorial body for Pulaski centennial

Governor Harry G. Leslie appointed six members to the Pulaski Sesquicentennial commission. General C. R. Gignilliatt chairs the Indiana group aiding plans for the 150th anniversary national celebration in honor of Casimir Pulaski. Members include Hugh A. Barnhart, A. William Malcinski, Antoinette Hon, Peter A. Beczkiewicz, Stanley J. Chelminiak, E. J. Bouchard, Zeola Hershey Misener, Frank Southworth, and Carl M. Gray.

Pulaski Sesquicentennial Commission Harry G. Leslie Indiana Casmir Pulaski America C. R. Gignilliatt Culver Military Academy Indiana Commission Hugh A. Barnhart Rochester A. William Malcinski Gary

Dry killer bond in murder case at International Falls

Emmett J. White, a 24 year old customs border patrolman, released on $5,000 bail in the second degree murder case involving Henry Virkkula, a Big Falls confectioner. White had been jailed since June 9 after shooting Virkkula when he did not stop for liquor inspection as they returned home with his wife and two daughters.

United Press International

Revised street plans on widening Masachusetts and Delaware streets

City Engineer A. H. Moore said the board of works will likely adopt revised plans Wednesday. The changes include basement filling under sidewalks to avoid litigation. Plans for paving between car tracks on East Michigan Street from Sherman Drive to Emerson will be completed in a few days.

Masachusetts Avenue Ohio Tenth Delaware Street Massachusetts Ft. Wayne Avenue Board of Works Wenesday A. H. Moore Moore East Michigan Street Sherman Drive Emerson

ASK 40000 SEWER BIDS FOR FALL CREEK INTERCEPTOR

City will advertise bids around July 15 for the Fall Creek interceptor sewer from Talbott Avenue to Buckle Street. Engineering estimate raised from 30000 to 40000 after no bids earlier. Plan to present revised Broad Ripple disposal system to sanitary board in ten days.

Sanitary Board Fall Creek Talbott Avenue Buckle Street A. H. Moore Indianapolis Water Company Northwestern Avenue Broad Ripple Board of Sanitary Commissioners Moore

Parachute Jumper Killed In Ohio Exhibition

William Lowry died after falling 1800 feet during a Pleasant Valley air field exhibition in Parma Ohio. Officials attributed the accident to failed leg belts in the parachute. Eighteen hundred spectators witnessed the tragedy.

United Press Cleveland William Lowry Pleasant Valley Commercial Air Field Parma

Fido License Due Promptly For City Dogs

City dog owners were urged to secure 1929 30 licenses from City Controller Sterling R Holt s office. Licenses are ready for distribution and arrests will be made after July 15 if tags are not obtained. Deputy Controller A B Good stated the fee is 2 dollars.

Sterling R. Holt A. B. Good

Cemetery Plotting Blocked by Temporary Order

Superior Judge Byron K. Elliott issued a temporary restraining order halting the Central Hebrew Corporation from plotting a cemetery between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets, three blocks south of Southern Avenue. Six nearby property owners appealed for an injunction claiming the cemetery would pollute their well water.

Byron K. Elliott Central Hebrew Corporation Meridian Pennsylvania Street Southern Avenue

US to Build Liners Fast Models to Be Tested

United States Lines plans two new fast liner models to be tested soon in the navy model basin in Washington. Designs will resemble the Leviathan but will be speedier.

New York United States Lines Navy Washington

Harvard President Walks Dog Across Street

Cambridge reports President A Lawrence Lowell guiding his cocker spaniel across the street by hooking the curved end of his cane under the collar. The method reflects a Harvard manner of escorting a dog.

United Presse Cambridge Mass Harvard A. Lawrence Lowell

Kiwanis Opens Thirteenth International Convention in Milwaukee

Delegates from over a thousand North American cities arrive by lake boat train car and air to Milwaukee for Kiwanis International five day convention. President Samuel Cummings outlines Kiwanis shift from luncheon club to service focus as talks consider club assistant roles rural urban relations and political issue policy. Former Illinois Governor Frank O Lowden slated as principal speaker.

United Prose Miwaukeef North America Milwaukee Kiwanis International Samuel Cummings

Honor Heroism Of Fifteen Boy Scouts

In New York on June 24 fifteen Boy Scouts were awarded gold honor medals for risking their lives to save others. The national court of honor also granted twenty four certificates of heroism. Recipients include Sydney Hershowitz Washington D C Lawrence Bee Provo Utah William G Holford Jr Portland Oregon Willie Evans Rockwood Tennessee Jim T Wright Rockwood Tennessee Marlow White Pensacola Florida John Lazaroshak Sharon Pennsylvania Ted Derrick Rockwood Tennessee William D Jordan Park Ridge Illinois J C Acuff Middlesboro Kentucky William J Martin Brookfield Missouri James Lucas Macon Georgia and Wilson Schooley Mercer Wisconsin.

United Press New York Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor Sydney Hershowitz Washington, D. C Lawrence Bee Provo Utah William G. Holford Jr Portland Ore Willie Evans Rockwood Tenn Jim T. Wright Marlow White Pensacola Fla John Lazaroshak Sharon Ted Derrick William D. Jordan Park Ridge Ill J. C. Acuff Middlesboro William J. Martin Brookfield James Lucas Macon Wilson Schooley Mercer Wis

Indian Fishermen Jump to Radio Pep in Tahola Strait

Tahola Washington June 24 radio music from the Indian reservation hamlet breaks quiet and spurs fishermen to action. G P Halferty salmon packer buys fish but could not get quick returns until he installed a radio. When songs burst from the fish house Indians hurry to pull in nets head to shore and process their catch.

United Perss Tahola Wash Tahola Indian Reservation Civilization G. P. Halferty Halferty

Executor's Sale Of Real Estate In Indianapolis Indiana

Frank A Chapin executor under Harriett R Hall deceased offers real estate at private sale. The parcels include Lot 24 in Douglas Park Addition and Lot 54 in Bucks Rhodes North Illinois Street Subdivision in Marion County. Sale subject to Madison Circuit Court approval. Cash at least one third, balance in nine months with 6 percent interest and mortgage. Inspect property anytime.

Frank A. Chapin Harriett R. Hall Frank 8. Clark & Co East Ohio Street Indianapolis Marion Indiana Douglas Park Bucks-Rhodes North Illinois Street Madison Circuit Court Inediana South Park St Decatur Ilinoia

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