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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

Page

3

Market Tumble After Motor Group Slump

The Wall Street Journal reports broad declines in early trading as a failed inactive exchange house unsettles sentiment. Steel common falls to 93, American Can Studebaker and other leaders drop, with rails and oils seeing varied moves. Traders cite bearish outlook and heavy selling by professionals amid price-cut rumors.

New York Stock Exchange Steel Common American Can Studebaker Rail Group Chandler Detroit Baldwin

New York Money Market Notes From Counties Financial Oak

Time money market quiet with rates at 4 percent for shorter maturities and 5 percent for longer terms. Renewals reflected these levels. Commercial paper activity was quiet amid thin trading and muted demand.

Cnties Financial Oak Eee Eeetrees Yy Dexcote Osbeas

Raw Sugar Market Opens Higher On Cuban Sugar Sale

United Financial reports New York raw sugar market opening higher with July at 5.70 to 5.72 and December at 5.37 to 5.40 cents. A refiner reportedly paid 6 cents c and f for thousands of bags of Cuban raw sugar.

United Financial New York

Cotton Market Opens Lower on June 25 in New York

The Cotton Market on June 25 opened lower with July at 27.59 down 17, October 25.35 down 3, December 24.85 unchanged, and January 24.47 down 4 in New York.

United Financial New York Cmelt Houston Oil Arland Jaiatan M. M. Pf Am. Sg Punta Alegre

Markets in Indianapolis and other cities June 25

Fresh eggs and butter fat prices reported for Indianapolis Cremeries at 88c per lb.än Other markets list flour, pork, lard, sugar, coffee, poultry and butter ranges in New York Cleveland and Chicago with varied receipts and prices across regions.

Indianapolis New York Rio Santos Long Island First State Sigste Itress Cleveland Michigan Florida Virginia

Dressed Beef Prices At Wholesale Market

Wholesale selling prices for dressed beef from Swift & Co. are listed by cut. Ribs No 2 at 19 cents and No 3 at 15 cents, Ribs No 2 at 20 cents and No 3 at 23 cents. Rounds 20 cents and No 3 at 17 cents. Chuck No 2 at 18 cents. Plate No 2 at 7 cents.

Swift & Co

Local Hay Market Report Returns Mixed Results

A brief market note reports hay prices and supplies with scattered gains and declines. Buyers and sellers from area farms respond to fluctuating demand as weather and transport conditions influence availability.

Grains Advance In Late Trading

In Chicago on June 25 grains firmed late after dips and rallies. Wheat trading stayed nervous while corn and oats rose on good local support and dwindling country offerings amid active Southwest demand. Provisions remained dull and lower as weather heightens crop damage risk.

United Financial Chicago Souuthwestern Southwest

Wheat and grain market notes from Chicago and futures

Chicago market report summarizes primary receipts for wheat corn oats and barley with figures for shipments carlot receipts and prices for No 2 varieties and various grades. Also includes lard and beef sums with bids and closing values, plus assorted futures quotes for July September and December contracts.

Grain Briefs Signal Favorable Harvest Across Regions

Oats harvest in the Southwest progresses toward a good yield while wheat prospects improve across prairie provinces. Illinois and Indiana farmers hold wheat supplies awaiting higher prices, with limited arrivals in Chicago likely until mid July. Kan sas counties show reduced but still productive wheat acreage. Argentine corn surplus estimates fall by half, and last week shipments reach 5 million bushels as central Missouri harvests expand amid weak German imports. Julius Barnes, Northwestern miller, comments.

Illinois Indiana Chicago

Market Quotes for Cloverseed and Wheat in Indianapolis

Cloverseed was quoted at 7 dollars 100 bushels in Indianapolis market notes. Local wagon wheat mills offer 1.05 dollars per bushel for No 2 red winter rec.

Indianapolis

Nasty swipe at fly nets man loose ear

Ode Parker aimed a razor at a fly resting on his ear while shaving in Bicknell Indiana. The strike slashed his ear and physicians required seven stitches to repair the wound.

Times Special Bicknell Ind Ode Parker Parker

Local Drivers Report Speeding Collision on Seventeenth Street

Thomas C. Burns of 5121 Broadway reported his car was struck by a speeding machine at Seventeenth Street and Ard College Avenue. Thirty minutes later Glenn Cutter of 1523 Massachusetts Avenue filed a similar report alleging Burns was speeding.

Thomas C. Burns Broadway Seventeenth St.ard College Ave Glenn Cutter Massachusetts Ave Cutter Burns Poa

Rising Tendency Noted in Early Curb Trading

United Financial reports a steady curb session with an undertone of strength. Oil stocks led, with International Petroleum up to 17, Standard of New York to 38, Vacuum at 47, while Standard of Indiana slipped. Cleveland motors fell 14 and Willys first preferred gained percent. Radio traded at 8.

New York International Petroleum Standard of New York Standard of Indiana Cleveland Motors Willys

Decline in Hog Prices Seen Amid Light Receipts

Hog prices eased five to ten cents at the local stockyards as large offerings at major markets contrasted with light total receipts of 6000 head. Prices ranged mainly from 7.45 to 7.50 with sow and pig values largely steady while cattle and calf activity showed weakness and steadiness in late trading.

City Advances Wright in Purchasing Dept

Henry E. Wright was named second assistant city purchasing agent today after six council members agreed to fill the vacancy created by Elmer Williams moving to first assistant. Williams replaces Raymond Wright, who was promoted to purchasing agent after Jesse E. Miller resigned June 16.

Henry E. Wright Adams Sr Elmer Williams Williams Raymond Wright Jesse E. Miller

Police extend search for missing Perry W. Smith

Local police widened the search nationwide for Perry W. Smith, 37, missing from his home at 8317 W Eleventh St since Tuesday June 17. His wife Gertrie Smith says he suffered a nervous breakdown and fears he may be harmed. He was last seen wearing a gray suit a tan cap and black shoes. He has blue eyes light hair weighs 135 pounds and is five feet nine inches tall.

Perry W. Smith Eleventh St Gertie Smith

Power Company Surrenders Greencastle Franchise

The Greencastle Gas and Electric Light Company surrendered its franchise in Greencastle and asked the public service commission for authority to operate under an indefinite permit. Utilities must surrender franchises before July 1 by law, or face licensing action.

Greencastle Gas and Eitectric Light Company Greencastle Public Service Commission

State bids for three months groceries to supply twenty institutions

The jointnews committee received today bids on groceries and supplies for three months to be used in twenty state institutions. Bids on a year’s supply of electrical supplies and on automobiles were also received.

Cews

Market Report of Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts

Chicago and several other cities show mixed livestock activity on June 25 with cattle slow and uneven, hogs steady to slightly lower, and sheep/lambs various by region. Prices highlight top hogs around 7.35 dollars in Chicago and calves near 9 to 12 dollars, while cattle values range from about 6 to 10 dollars for mainstream lots across markets.

United Financial Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Ateady Pittsburgh East ST. Louis East Buffalo

Ford Doesn’t Object To Presidential Boom

Henry Ford has no objection to activity boosting him as a candidate for President. E G Liebold, secretary to Ford, replied that Ford can have no objections to further petition drives. Local attorney E S Fuller wrote seeking Ford's stance on running.

United Press Savanna Henry Ford E. G. Liebold E. 8. Fuller Siebold Ford

Knife Attack Allegation Ties Men to City Hospital

George Chatman of 815 Torbet St is in the city hospital with severe neck wounds after a fight with Robert Darker. Chatman faced vagrancy charges. Police say Darker resisted arrest and had a knife in hand when restrained.

George Chatman Torbet St Robert Darker Chatman Darker

Learn-to-Swim Week Opens As City Seeks 1000 Learners

Red Cross and the city recreation department kick off Learn-to-Swim week with nearly a thousand children at multiple pools. Mayor Shank endorses the drowning prevention campaign and free lessons from qualified instructors. Courses run at Willard Ringgold White River Douglass pools with day and evening sessions and adult classes at White River beach.

Red Cross Shank Willard, Ringgold White River Douglass Riverside Beach Red Cross Life Saving Corps Red Cross Movement

Marriage Licenses Listing Couples Across City

A dense marriage license listing names ages and addresses across Cleveland and surrounding areas. Couples include F P Brown and Dorothy Brown. H B West and Hilda Kirkman. J W Shorten and Charlotte Stuart. G W Serling and Laura King. John McDannon and Johnson. Drusie Ma lott and Tom Mitchell. Dora ee and Mary tae. Thelma Ivey and Paris P F Halstead. Doris Stackhouse and H L Lawler. Pearl Hunter and J Smith. Charlotte Sriteer and Sarah Carmen Gouieon. plus many others with ages ranging late teens to forties and varied street addresses and institutions.

B. Ross Occidental Hotel Veronae W. Tenth J. W. Shorten Woodlawn Charlotte Stuart R. R. G. Box G. W. S. Sering N. Meridian Laura King N. Minnois John McDannon Vermont Oe Johnson Ww. Jones Ese Sims Harlan Marion Relchert R. W. James Drusie Malott N. Va Tom Mitchell Dora Ee W. Seventeenth FE Mary Tae. Yo C. W. Oldt Thelma Ivey Paris P. F. Halstead Meridianses Scott Methodist Hospital G. Ross Newcomerstown Ohio Doris Stackhouse N. Capitol H. L. Lawler Mary Duckworth Central A. Patterson W. Ray Pearl Hunter B. St. Clair J. ¥. Smith He Ae Talbott Charlotte Sriteer Delaware Swindell Newcastle Sarah Carmen Gouieon Burges Yeodge Sant Ethel Letha Judd Maxwell N. Cook Birch Henrietta Dawsonia E. Fitty B. Mowrey New Jersey Anna Beckem K. E. Philpott Kentucky Mary L. Mathis H. B. Macy N. Davidson Ruth Maeion Hovey C. Bruce Ludlow Violet Rathear N. Dearborn Isadore Shane Capitol

Births and deaths listed from Central Indiana hospitals

A section lists numerous births at hospitals including Central Indiana Hospital and St. Vincent with parents and addresses. It also records multiple deaths with names ages and causes such as chronic myocarditis nephritis and tuberculosis across city hospitals.

Marshall EB. Gibbons Central Indiana Hospital Sadie Chambers Edward Joseph Hillenbrand City Hospital James Stamm Ohio Sarah A. Martin Oakland Amanda Ella Pence Ashland Mary Plummer Chase

Local Building Permits Listed for Homes and Garages

Building permits issued for multiple dwellings and structures including James Mitchell at 212 N Holmes, Lena Fitzraff 414 N Hamilton, Charlotte E Arnold 312 N Keystone, M Reed 311 N Audubon, Roy Wikoff 347 N Holmes, Mra J A Conkey 3069 Washington with costs up to 5200 dollars.

James Mitchell N. Holmes Our. Sake Ransom E. Legrande Lena Fitzraff N. Hamilton Charlotte E. Arnold N. Keystone Wa” F. Golden Comer M. Reed N. Audubon A.brita Avondale Roy Wikoff Mra J. A. Conkey Washington

Robbers Use Dead-Body Trap Foiled Near Vincennes

Three youths spotted a lifelike figure lying on a road near Vincennes Indiana. They alerted Police Chief Highfill who suspected a trap by robbers and removed the dummy body to town for investigation.

Times Special Vincennes Ind Chief of Police Highfill

Block Company employees boost Riley Memorial gift

William H Block Company workers contribute 2600 to the 10000 donation for Riley Memorial Hospital. The fund drive was completed in one day by the Mutual Aid Association of the department store.

William H. Block Company William H. Block Riley Memorial Hospital Mutual Aid Association

Lifeguard Saves Two at Riverside Beach

William Liebold, supervisor of Riverside Municipal Bathing Beach lifeguards, rescued Hazel Chambers 17 of 1305 W Thirty Fourth St and Ray Brown 19 of Ohio Hotel from drowning Sunday. Chambers sank after being grabbed by two swimmers and Brown cried for help. both were saved as bathers numbered about 3500.

Indianapolis William Liebold Riverside Municipal Liebold Miss Hazel Chambers W. Thirty-fourth St Ray Brown Ohio Miss Chambers Brown

Liquor Seized From Cunard Berengaria by U S Officials

At New York on June 25 U S customs agents took beer wine and liquors from the Cunard liner Berengaria and handed them ashore to dry agents The action followed a Volstead act enforcement near the three mile limit While Berengaria crew lounged aboard officials planned to seize liquor known to be aboard other foreign vessels.

United Press New York Bernegaria Berengaria

Baldwin U K Act London Protest Not Found

Premier Stanley Baldwin told Parliament there is no grounds for a British government protest after U S officials broke customs seals in American territorial waters. The remark came during a London session on June 25.

United Press London Stanley Baldwin House United States

Premier Poincare Favors a Delay on Seizure Bills

Premier Poincare favors delaying any action until the next session of the American Congress. An official French packet against American seizure of liquors on steamers carrying France's flag will be sent to Washington if New York customs proceed with breaking the French seals. Other officials speak of reprisals.

Premier Poincare Washington New York Poincare American Congress

How 10 Revive Water Victims

Dr Herbert T Wagner of the local Red Cross outlines a Learn To Swim campaign revival method for drowning victims. The guidance includes positioning, pressure application, and a twelve compressions per minute rate with a reminder not to give up.

Herbert T. Wagner First Aid Red Cross

Tornado Kills Seven in Dakota Area

Reports say seven people died as a tornado struck Hettinger North Dakota and caused heavy damage in Adams County. Storms wrecked lines and damaged towns across Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota including Breckenridge Walpedon Foxholm New Rockford and Chippewa Falls with four deaths in Minneapolis.

United Press ST. Paul Minn Hettinger N. D Aberdeen Fargo Adams County Breckenridge Walpedon Foxholm New Rockford N. C

Ten Injured As Train Jumps Tracks In Michigan

Ten persons were seriously injured perhaps fatally when a Michigan United Insane car running between Jackson and Albion jumped the track and crashed into a Parma building at noon June 25. The incident occurred fifteen miles east of Albion, authorities reported.

United Press Albion Mich Michigan United Insane Jackson Parma Here Geax

Accused Jury Bribers Trial Postponed in Waukegan

In Waukegan Illinois on June 25 the trial of John Fields and two co defendants for conspiring to bribe jurors in the Len Small case was postponed to Tuesday by Judge Hopkins to allow testimony from Big Dave Ersman of Chicago. Small had been acquitted of conspiracy to embezzle state funds.

United Press Waukegan Ill John Fields Len Small Hopkins Chicago Big Dave” Ersman Small

Safe and Sane Fourth in Store

City fire prevention chief Jacob E. Riedel launches a Safe Independence Day campaign urging protection of resources and lives. He will speak at firehouse No. 19 Morris and Harding tonight and at firehouse No. 26 Raymond and Webb Friday night. He warns sparks from sparklers ignite inflammable materials and vows stricter enforcement of the explosives law.

Jacob E. Riedel Riedel Morris and Harding Sts Raymond and Webb

Bound Over In The King Theft Case At City Court

Miss Myrtle Ferguson 23 of Cumberland rooming at 519 N New Jersey St charged with grand larceny and Adin Badgley 34 of Franklin charged with receiving stolen goods were bound over to the grand jury by Judge Pro Tem William E B Reilley. Badgley held on 1000 bond and Ferguson released on the same. Detectives say Ferguson found a 600 diamond ring lost by Mrs Arthur Valietz 4440 Central Ave June 11 and gave it to Badgley. She allegedly admitted giving the ring and said she did not know the owner. Badgley’s wife and children are said to be needy and Valinetz’ husband donated to them.

Myrtle Ferguson Cumberland New Jersey St Adin Badgley Franklin William EB. Reilley Badgley Miss Ferguson Arthur Valietz Central Ave Ferguson

Dawn to Dusk Flight Postponed Over Continental Crossing

Mineola New York June 25 Lieut Russell Maughan will not attempt the sunrise to sunset cross continental flight immediately. A plane has been prepared to his satisfaction and he plans two or three test flights before any departure. It had been expected he would begin toward the coast early this week.

United Press Mineola N. Y Russell Maughan Maughan

Court Grants Appeal Over Attorney Fees in Indiana National Life Case

In Superior Court Judge Sidney Miller granted a Supreme Court appeal of a judgment for $60 000 in attorney fees tied to the receivership of Indiana National Life Insurance Co The Hawkins Mortgage Company contends fees of 35000 to receiver's attorney Solon J Carter and 25000 to receiver Fred Simms were excessive The receiver had sold the company assets for 380 000 cash

Supreme Court Indiana National Life Insurance Company Hawkins Morgage Company Superior Court Sidney 8. Miller Morton S. Hawkins Solon J. Carter Fred Simms

Death summons veteran Lewis S. Barge

Civil War veteran Lewis S. Barge died at his home 028 University Ave Sunday. Funeral service will be held at the residence with burial at Hill Cemetery.

Lewis S. Barge University Ave Seeraes Ng Rial Hill Camatare

Weather expert to aid balloon race in Indianapolis

Leroy L. Samuels of the U S Weather Bureau will arrive Saturday to aid special observations for air conditions ahead of the July 4 national balloon race at the Speedway. Admiral Moffet will assist. small balloons will measure pressure and velocity from downtown rooftops. Radio weather reports will then be broadcast from Chicago Detroit and Washington to balloons with receivers. Thousands of tickets are being sold for the event.

Leroy L. Samuels U.S. Weather Bureau Washington Indianapolis The Speedway J. H. Armington Admiral Moffet Naval Air Service United States Chicago Detroit Washington, D. C Plaine McGrath Chamber of Commerce

Harding Defends Prohibition as Federal Enforceable Policy

President Harding argues the prohibition amendment is the basic law and will be enforced nationwide. He says most governments will support enforcement, criticizes states that seek to evade duties, and warns against nullifying state authority. He supports the world court and urges steady, rational policy.

Dr Jacobs on Trial in Mann Dancer Murder Case

California man Louis L. Jacobs faces a second trial on murder charges in the death of dancer Fritzie Mann. Proceedings opened in San Diego as the case resumes before the court.

DR. Jacobs California United Press San Dingo Cal Louis L. Jacobs Fritzie Mann

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