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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1927

Page

2

Geneva Split May Result in Naval Parley

June 27 reports suggest a separate naval limitation conference, with France and Italy, could resolve the dispute over Britain's demand to discuss capital ships rather than the tri‑partite program. Officials gave murky signals as Gibson and Admiral Saito indicated possible new talks once five signatories are present.

Oveneva France Italy Great Britain High Gibson Admiral Saito Tokio Japan

Price Moves Mixed As Stock Market Opens

The week starts with mixed price action across groups in New York trading. Bull moves appear for Colorado Fuel while Steel and General Motors weaken. noon selling broadens, lifting stops and pushing a sharper decline.

United Press New York Colorado Steel General Motors General Baldwin American Hudson Mack Truck

Hogs Sell Lower as Market Slows at Union Stockyards

Hog prices fell 10 to 15 cents in slow trading at the Union Stockyards with receipts about 6,000 and 284 holdovers. Chicago market mirrored weakness, with Parkers 160 to 200 pounds at 9.15 to 9.25 and 250 plus pounds 8.50 to 8.75, while pigs and sows moved lower and cattle and calves showed mixed results across latest bids.

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Banks and Exchange Updates and Rates

The Indianapolis bank clearings total 3 664 090 and debits 5 870 000. New York reports foreign exchange activity with balances 98 000 000 and a 514 600 000 daily total for June 27. Sterling demand at 4.85516, francs 3.91%ac, lira 5.7342, belga 13.88, marks 23.68, with small declines noted.

Indianapolis New York United Preas York Belga

Indiana farmer reports damage scare over alleged breakage

A farmer in Conn. reports alarms triggered by damages blamed on a company. The incident involves a confrontation over alleged broken items and parental reprisal in the dispute.

Tford Conn

Retired Indianapolis Policeman Jesse Streit Dies at 63

Funeral services for Jesse M. Streit 63 a retired Indianapolis policeman will be held Tuesday at 2 p m from his daughter Mrs Ethel Rupps home 1931 Hoyt Ave He died Saturday after 33 years in the force Cancer of the stomach had left him in failing health for six months and he was bedbound for four weeks Burial will be at Crown Hill cemetery Members of Logan Lodge No 575 Free and Accepted Masons will officiate

Jesse M. Streit Indianapolis Ethel Rupp Hoyt Ave Streit Logan Lodge Crown Hill Cemetery Mr. Streit

State budget committee meets at State house for first session

Governor Jackson leads members of the State budget committee in a first post adjournment meeting at the State house. The discussion covers fund transfers and salary schedules as part of fiscal planning.

Jackson State Budget Committee Statehouse

Brethren Camp Alexander Mack Hosts Fourth of July Gathering

Milford dispatch reports the annual get-together will be part of the Fourth of July program at Camp Alexander Mack in Indiana, operated by the Church of the Brethren.

United Press Milford Ind Alexander Mack Church of the Brethren In Indiana

Mass for Ambroson One of Two Fascisti Killed

Thousands attend a mass in Potenza Italy for Ambroson killed in New York on Decoration Day. The body lies in state at the Commune of Culture as public mourning continues.

United Press Potenea Italy Ambroson New York Colutre

Livestock Markets Wide Recall Across Cities June 27

Chicago reports 6000 cattle and 11000 sheep receipts with mixed prices for common and better grades. Cincinnati Louisville Cleveland Toledo East Buffalo and others show hogs steady to lower with cattle generally steady to higher and calves and sheep varying by region.

Wheat prices at local elevators vary by grade

Local elevators pay $1.30 per bushel for No red wheat. Other grades are bought based on merit.

Butter and poultry prices from markets and futures

Markets report wholesale butter cents per pound with creamery and local dealer bids. Poultry buying prices cover hens leghorn cocks ducks geese turkeys and broilers with varied weights and regional adjustments. New York and Chicago listings include flour pork lard sugar coffee and potatoes with fresh receipts and range quotes.

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Fruit and Produce Prices in Local Market Ledger

A busy catalog of fruit and vegetable prices lists dozens of items with suppliers such as Ben Davis, Georgia Helen Bellis, California, and Texas producers. Notable entries include apples at various rates per case or barrel, strawberries from India and Michigan, and prices for cantaloupes, oranges, lemons, limes, and pears. Also shown are crates, boxes, and baskets with per-unit and per- hundred measures, plus regional varieties like Valencia oranges and Texas pinks.

Ben Davis California Georgia Michigan Florida

Produce Agency Act Effective July

The Produce Agency Act makes it a misdemeanor to dump or destroy perishable farm products in interstate commerce for or on behalf of another and also punishes false accounting in handling such goods. Effective July 1, the act was received by B H Rowell, USDA inspector, at 637 Meyer Kiser Bank Bldg. Complete application details available from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics in Washington.

Produce Agency Act B. H. Rowell Meyer-Kiser Bank Bldg Fruit and Vegetable Division United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Economics Department of Agriculture Washington

Sugar Market Shows Improved Tone With Demand Rise

In New York on June 27 a stronger sugar market tone emerges with better demand for granulated and refiners showing more interest in raw, while futures await broader consuming demand to trigger a substantial advance. The article advises continued purchases.

Thomson & McKinnon New York

Weather favorable. cotton prices seen firm near month end

The weather over the weekend was favorable and prices are expected to trend lower unless conditions change. The July position showed strength at the weekend close and is anticipated to stay strong from now on, pressuring other months.

Thomson& McKinnon New York

Kershner Receives Long Service Cross in Indiana

Brig. Gen. William H. Kershner, adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, was decorated with the 151st Infantry Long Service Cross at a Blue River Country Club dinner. Col. D. Wray DePrez presented the award for Kershner’s 33 years and six months of service with Indiana military forces.

United Press Elbyville Ind William H. Kershner Indiana National Guard 151St Infantry D. Wray DePrez Blue River Country Club Here Kershner Indiana

Borer Found In Madison County Corn Near Anderson

A European corn borer was discovered on Eli Hudson’s farm five miles north of Anderson Indiana. Half an acre of corn is infested and authorities plan precautions to stop spread. Samples will be sent to State entomologist Frank Wallace for analysis. This marks the first appearance of the borer in Madison County.

United Press Anderson Ind Eli Hudson Here Frank Wallace Madison County

Bearish trend likely as wheat opens higher in Chicago

Wheat opens higher by about 4 percent amid ideal winter-wheat harvest weather and favorable growing conditions elsewhere. Corn falls in recent days and is expected to stay weak, while traders await a catalyst for an upswing. Provisions open steady.

United Presse Chicago

Chicago Special Grain Receipts and Shipments Report

Times Special from Chicago on June 27 shows primary receipts for wheat 1,620,000 against 2,606,000. corn 1,195,000 against 557,000. oats 1,094,000 against 000. shipments wheat 679,000 versus 712,000. corn 414,000 against 376,000. oats 304,000 against 347,000.

Times Special Chicago

Births Report From Area Hospitals Featuring Multiple Families

Birth announcements list numerous families welcoming boys and girls. Names include Robert and Lena French at 1626 Minocqua and Fred and Emma Beinburg at Methodist Tob. Other couples appear at addresses across the region including 926 Ketcham and 3005 Meredith with several hospital affiliations.

Robert and Lena French Minocqua Harold and Rice Taylor Methodist Hospital Roger and Mary Crowdus Golay Joe and Francis Semich Ketcham Prank Mary Turk Haugh David and Myrtle Barton E. Northeter Margaret Dietz Meredith Harmon and Carrol Boles Ashland Glen Nellie McCarroll Lawton Osea Anna Viewesh East Fred and Emma Beinburg Tob Pernie Blackwell Louis Lillie Allen Stillwell Charlies Huby Backus Belmont Chester Lola Bereman Concord Clifford Nellie Heidenreich W. Washington Harry E. Neely Rural Charles and Matthe Hill Dexter Clarence Ada Greenough Broadway Walter and Hildah Kershner

Deaths list includes multiple residents with varied causes

A city death notice lists numerous individuals with ages and causes of death. Louise Winkelhouse 68 peritonitis. Maude Lock 21 urban address. Maude Lock and Mary Collier noted with carcinoma. others include cerebral hemorrhage, acute myocarditis, septicaemia, lobar pneumonia, accidental death, and acute cardiac dilatation among residents aged 23 to 77.

Louise Winkelhouse Reisner Teenateur Organ City Hospital Atfeld Ie Christian Hospital Harvey Parker Jackson Maude Lock Minerva Palmgnglmer Ronen Er Rhea Guilford Small J.D. Davis

Building Permits Filed For Numerous Repairs And Constructions

A lengthy list shows permits issued for garages, reroofs, furnaces, additions, repairs, and move ins. Notable entries include Katherine B. Mott dwelling and garage at 4455 N Delaware for 10500 dollars, C B Foxworthy repair at 217 N Beville, Englewood Church repair at 57 N Rural, and Pennsylvania State Railroad reroof project for 500 dollars.

Morris E. Ace Twen- Mary Linwood Logue Pershing Samuel C. Freeman Fletcher N. Beville Rome Romanof Walter Sunkel N. Temple Frank Gavin E. New York Edward Underwood N. Bethe Producers Oil Company Tan E. Michigan Vaisasindiantpalis Foundation Move Laware Pennsylvania John Baumann N. Keystone C. Borneman N. Bellefon Katherine B. Mott Delaware C. B. Foxworthy Englewood Church N. Rural Mary Lindley Sn Carter Vermont Harig Ees D. Stokes Liam "Rentorth N. Jefferson Ere Parkview Lemle Buckle George Montgomery Broadway Yestler University School Fortyoh cHugh Beville Nsylvania Railroad State and

Alliance Ends Session With Love Feast in Claypool

Dr Harry G Hill of Indianapolis presided at the closing meeting of the New Thought Alliance congress in Claypool. The congress ran since June 19 with brief talks by executive board members and community singing. Dr Frank S Wicks spoke on The Psychology of Jesus. Other Sunday speakers included Dr Mary Billet Lorenzo B Elliott and Brown Landone. Mrs Mary Chapin formerly led morning and afternoon sessions.

Harry G. Hill Indianapolis New Thought Alliance Claypool Congress Victor Garten Isabel Parry Frank S. Wicks All Souls Unitarian Church Jesus Mary Billet East Orange N. J Lorenzo B. Elliott Chicago Brown Landone Hackensack Mary Chapin

Rigsby to Give Murder Trial Testimony at Newcastle

Newcastle Ind June 27 Town Marshal Melvin Rigsby of Shirley was to take the witness stand in his murder trial of Herman Riggs Henry County farmer. Defense witnesses testified nothing unusual in Rigsbys approach and denied he had a revolver. The state cited past quarrel between Riggs and William Spurlock to attack the slain farmers character.

United Press Newcastle Ind Melvin Rigsby Shirley Herman Riggs Henry County Riggs Rigsby William Spurlock Joseph Beatty George Shaw Donald Main Ross Radical Frank Harris

Public to Get Steve Report on Prison Cruelty Allegations

The state charities board report exonerating Indiana State Prison officials from D. C. Stephenson's cruelty charges is expected to be released Friday afternoon at Michigan City. Prison trustees will meet to decide Stephenson's parole petition after final draft completion Tuesday.

State Charities Board Indiana D. C. Stephenson Michigan City Stephenson John A. Brown Charities Board Jackson the Charities Board

Indiana Grain Dealers Meet At Lake Wawasee

Members of the Indiana Grain Dealers Association will meet at Lake Wawasee for their midsummer gathering on Thursday and Friday. The South Shore Inn will be the meeting place and prominent Indiana city speakers will address the sessions.

Indiana Grain Dealers’ Association Lake Wawasee South Shore Indiana

Belgian scientists at Columbia win permission to make synthetic wines

Two Belgian scientists at Columbia University have been granted permission by prohibition authorities to manufacture synthetic champagne port and sherry using a newly discovered secret substance. They agreed to destroy all wines produced after tests are completed and the exact test details were not specified.

United Press New York Columbia University

Terre Haute Board Urges Impeachment of Prosecutor

Vigo County board members including Frank T. Drake push impeachment of Prosecutor Will A. Church after indictments against Road Superintendent Charles Long and his assistant Ira Wellman. Drake cites an obsolete law to claim commissioners must enforce rules and hold the prosecutor to account.

United Press Terre Haute Ind Vigo County Board of County Commissioners Frank T. Drake Will A. Church Drake Jacob Jones William T. Holmes Charles Long Long Ira Wellman

Dry lawmaker targets Gilliam over anti saloon league

Indiana state representative Frank Wright, a proponent of the Wright bone-dry law, denounces Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam as misinformed or slanderous. Wright says Anti-Saloon League speakers are motivated by belief, not pay, and defends weekly Sunday talks. He cites alleged increased collections tied to Gilliam’s medicinal liquor stance and says funds go to league superintendent E S Shumaker without accounting.

Anti-Saloon League Frank Wright Madison Ind Wright Arthur L. Gilliam League Gilliam E. S. Shumaker

Indiana University Dental School to Adopt Seven Year Plan

Indiana University School of Dentistry may implement a two year scholastic and three year professional program totaling seven years. Dean T R Henshaw says the plan has backing from Carnegie Foundation researchers who favor improved teaching. Since 1925 the school has used a five year structure with one pre dental year plus four years of dental study.

Indiana University School of Dentistry T. R. Henshaw Carnegie Foundation

Army deserter arrested in Vincennes shoe clue

Homer A. Pipher, arrested as a suspicious character in Vincennes, was identified by Police Chief Thomas Martin through his army shoes. He admitted desertion and was returned to Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

Vincennes Ind Homer A. Pipher Pipher Thomas Martin Fort Thomas

Auto Kills Muncie Boy

James Devers, 14, of Muncie, was fatally injured four miles west of Muncie when struck by an automobile driven by Ira Wilhelm, 23. He died at a hospital of a skull fracture.

Bu United Press Muncie Ind James Devers Here Ira Wilhelm

Indiana Grain Dealers Meet at Lake Wawasee Mid Summer

Indiana Grain Dealers Association will hold a two day mid summer meeting at the South Shore Inn Lake Wawasee starting Thursday. President Walter M Moore of Covington will preside. Speakers include E E Elliott Muncie vice president J J Fitzgerald Indianapolis Charles Jenkins Noblesville Hazen B English United States Department of Grain Inspection secretary Charles Quinn Toledo Ohio and leaders from the Grain Dealers National Association Toledo Produce Exchange Indianapolis Board of Trade Chicago Board of Trade Buffalo Corn Exchange and Toledo.

Uw Times Arsaw Ind Indiana Grain Dealers’ Association South Shore Inn Lake Wawasee Walter M. Moore Covington E. E. Elliott Muncie J. J. Fitzgerald Indianapolis Charles Jenkins Noblesville Hazen B. English Board of Review United States Department of Grain Inspection Charles Quinn Toledo Ohio Grain Dealers’ National Association H. W. Applegate Toledo Produce Exchange E. Clifford Barrett Indianapolis Board of Trade Frank J. Delany Chicago Board of Trade Fred Pond Buffalo Corn Exchange Fred Meyer

M. E. Church to Complete Structure This Week

Seventeen new members joined as Forest Manor Methodist Episcopal Church prepares to finish construction this week. Attendees included district superintendent Rev. Harry A. King and pastors from nearby churches.

Forest Manor Methodist Episcopal Church Thirty-Fifth Sts Harry A. King Alva O. Montgomery Trinity M H. P. Pierson

Pest Hotline Reports 600 Calls On Lice Infestation

The State Entomologist's office received more than 600 calls in the past week about plant lice. Harry F. Dietz notes wet weather worsened the season and recommends a nicotine sulphate and soap spray plus natural parasites to curb lice activity. Many trees show severe leaf loss.

State Harry F. Dietz

Nobile Eyes Nonstop Dirigible Rome to Buenos Aires

Colonel Anberto Nobile of the Steffansen Ellsworth polar expedition announces to United Press plans for a non stop dirigible flight from Rome to Buenos Aires.

United Press Rome Anberto Nobile Buenos Aires

Negro Elks convene in Muncie Indiana for state meeting

Negro Elks of Indiana opened their state convention in Muncie with Judge Clarence W. Dearth delivering the welcome. Grand exalted ruler Findley Wilson of Washington D C. responded to the session which will close Wednesday.

Muncie Ind Negro Elks of Indiana Clarence W. Dearth Circuit Court Findley Wileson Washington, D. C

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