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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
3
A Friday decline followed an uneven session as profits were taken in Pan-Americans and Interboro Rapid Transit. After earlier gains the market slid back, with Pan-American leadership faltering and Interboro’s outlook clouded by fare-change failures, leaving most speculative stocks down at the close.
The report shows Saturday clearings at 2 158 dollars with Paraguay payables and a wire transfer of 138 dollars. It notes a separate 285 000 dollar payment labeled fo repite. Limited legible figures suggest a financial summary for the period.
The fragment mentions exchange terms and several numeric figures, including 177 and 4187, with unclear context and no identifiable people or organizations. The text appears incomplete and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
Readable fragments show prices for roosters ducks geese turkeys and butter. Entries mention Wisconsin round whites, hens, leghorns and assorted stock with per pound and per sack pricing, plus receipts and quotations.
The report shows hogs near $14.25 top with light hogs at $13.75 to $14.25 and heavy at $12.75 to $18.25. Cattle were steady with about 200 head offered, steers around $11, cows and heifers $7.25 to $9.50, veals up to $14.50. Sheep and lambs quoted but nominal with varied ranges. Cincinnati and other markets show mixed cattle and calves with steady to lower values.
On March 21 the Board of Trade closed irregular for grains with a spiritless session after an early rise. Wheat rose at the day’s high on weak demand and exports, corn declined on dull activity, and oats gained on cheap grain amid export rumors. Provisions eased on profit taking.
Grain table shows wheat futures with May July and Sep contracts trading near 1.20 to 1.21 prices. Data includes daily changes and volumes, noting 376,000 vs 300, and March 21 market activity in Chicago.
A state wide appeal for funds to help stricken farmers in southern Indiana has been issued to all county and township chairmen. W. T. Martindale of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation announced James Cobert, Franklin, as field representative, is coordinating efforts in Princeton and surrounding areas. Martindale may tour the devastated region this weekend.
Walter T. Boyer, president of the Walter T. Boyer Co. and auto livery operator, files for the Republican primary seeking a council seat in the Third District. He resides at 5260 Carrollton Ave.
A destitute widow and her mother, aided by a friend with five dollars, faced eviction from a tented shelter after a cyclone. Neighbors rallied to expose a landlord who pressed the family for money, triggering a public confrontation in Princeton Indiana.
After the storm, 75 to 100 people are missing and 191 bodies are counted. Survivors gather around fires as relief workers search for the injured, many with broken bones. Burials begin in the tile cemeteries while a Red Cross fund aims to raise 100000 with 62230.41 in hand.
Ky provisional tally shows 19 dead and over 100 injured after Wednesday's twister. Communities crowdsource funeral duties and medical care as authorities warn death toll may still rise with ongoing evaluations of the injured.
William Harold Sheaffer an attorney of 3610 Bal sam Ave was named Marion County grand jury deputy prosecutor by Prosecutor William H Remy to replace Dan V White who moved to a special city judge post under Governor Jackson His appointment takes effect once Judge White opens his court and the timing was not fully clear with April mentioned.
The Indiana Republican State committee named Clyde A. Walb Lawrence Cartwright and Mrs Vivian T Wheatcraft as the patronage group to work with Governor Jackson on appointing state job holders. They will assist in reorganizing the Highway Commission amid alleged illegal practices and delay the secretary selection past September after Dally B E McCoy resigned to join the State purchasing committee.
Jack Riddell of 1443 Pleasant Street told police he was knocked to the ground in a robbery incident. Offenders fled with valuables as officers surveyed the scene and collected statements.
The six best girl debaters from Butler University are set for a final contest after eleven teams of three faced off early December. The finalists include Esther Tilford, Mary Frances Ogle, Billie Mae Kreider and Lacinda Smith, Virginia Curtis, Dorothey Cory, with addresses listed for several contestants.
Seventeen Beth lehem mine No 41 rescuers were overcome by gas while searching for bodies after a Monday explosion. They recovered nine of thirty three dead and delayed further work as gas fumes slowed the operation.
Indiana building and loan associations report assets of 192 025 918 59 a gain of 24 042 967 07 over 1923. Membership up 19 054 with 380 associations operating as of December 31 1924.
Three burglary incidents were reported to police including Hawkins Furnace Company at 950 BE Maryland S&J entering via side window desk and cabinet while attempting to smash a safe with nothing missing. Kroger at 701 Indiana Ave suffered stock loss but details incomplete.
The revised dead and injured figures from the storm-swept area were released today as rescue teams completed surveys. Officials cautioned that counts may rise with persistent search efforts and warned residents to remain vigilant for aftershocks and damaged structures.
B C Van Hook of Premier Refining described the destitute condition of storm victims after the Owensville tornado. He recounted the King family deaths and how William and his wife were found on a mattress blown 200 feet from their house, their skulls crushed by a timber. The King son Walter and his wife Lora died beneath timbers, with the family dog guarding a bloody pillow near the mattress.
College teams prepare to debate following a 6 15 p m AMS E dinner at Severin venue on Friday. The event will feature a 7 p m start with teams from nearby colleges.
Thad Nash, 22, recounts sensing danger and returning home to Princeton Indiana where his mother Mrs. Thomas Nash was killed two miles east by the tornado on Wednesday. He searched for his mother for over an hour after passing the wrecked house and his sister Mary Catherine, 16, escaped uninjured and found their mother's body about 100 yards from the ruin.
Otho Denton of 309 N New Jersey St was fined 300 dollars and costs and sentenced to ninety days in Indiana State Farm in city court on a blind tiger charge. Federal officers testified they bought liquor from his wife Mrs Helena Denton. Judgment was withheld in her case when she said the liquor belonged to her husband.
Judge James A. Collins of Criminal Court, ill at home with a severe cold, is reported much better and expected to be on the bench Monday or Tuesday. He resides at 439 N. Walcott St.
The Red Cross reports numerous gifts over five dollars to the relief fund for Indiana storm victims. Donors include individuals and companies across Indiana with amounts ranging from five to hundreds of dollars, highlighting widespread local support for the disaster relief effort.
Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies will discuss the new Boys Club Association building site at its Monday luncheon at the Spink Arma. Will Wertz, superintendent of the club, will present recommendations on the most helpful location for underprivileged boys.
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