Stock market declines push prices lower in selling day
United Press reports May 22 price declines as selling deepened across the market. Major Industrials fell with General Motors and Steel leading losses while Rail and Bond averages slipped. The Wall Street Journal noted large offerings and stop loss orders triggering marked declines, with no rebound since mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
NEW York
General Motors, Steel
Radio
American Telephone and Telegraph
Wall Street Journal
Financial Review
Wright
Curtiss
Indianapolis and Chicago bank clearings and foreign exchange report
Indianapolis bank clearings today totaled 3 710 000 with debits 7 621 000. Chicago clearings reached 144 900 000 with a clearing balance of 17 300 000. Foreign exchange in New York showed various rates for sterling franc lira and other currencies. Treasury balance May 19 was 85 393 041.72 with customs receipts to May 19 at 27 481 772.67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
United Press
Clearing House
United Press York
Lira
Belga
Mnevka
Treasury
Washington
Markets in Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes Across Cities
Wholesale butter prices from No 1 to No 2 vary by region with creamery extras at 44 to 49 cents. Eggs steady with extras around 32 cents and firsts near 28 to 30 cents. Poultry prices list heavy broilers Leghorns and fowls by weight and season. potatoes listed by region with sacks and barrel rates. New York and Cleveland report mixed movements in flour pork coffee and cheese markets, with regional price ranges for russets and sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
New York
Indianapolis
United Press
Cleveland
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Idaho Russel Burbanks
Florida Aeridge
Florida
Texas
Reds
Midwest
Rio
Santos
Young
Americas
Long Island
Southern
Bermuda
Jersey
Pacific Coast
United Arena Chicago
C. Cheese—Twins
Young Americas
Alabama
Bliss Triumphs
Florida Spaulding Rose
Red River Oh
Idaho
Prizes Awarded in Bible Memory Contest at Marion County
The Marion County Council of Religious Education awarded prizes for Bible memory and story telling at Broadway M E Church on Monday night. First in Bible memory went to Gertrude Louise Ketcham of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. honorable mentions to Rose Mary Gladden and Martha Parrish. In story telling Virginia Quarters won first, Ruth Ketcham second, and Hazel Fisher third. First place winners advance to a regional contest at Tabernacle Church on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Council of Religious Education
Broadway M. E. Church
Gertrude Louise Ketcham
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Rose Mary Gladden
Broadway Church
Martha Parrish
Central Christian Church
Virginia Quarters of Zion Evangelical Church
Ruth Ketcham
Hazel Fisher
Irvington
M. E. Church
Tabernacle Church
Hogs Rise and Cattle Mixed Across Midwestern Markets
Hogs moved higher by up to 9 cents with a heavy supply around 7,500 head at Chicago and Louisville markets. Calves fell about 50 cents while beef cattle generally held steady or rose modestly. notable price ranges included heavy and medium slaughter steers and varied lambs and sheep across multiple regional reports from Chicago and nearby trade hubs.
Local Wagon Wheat Prices Rise at No 1 Elevators
Local grain elevators offer $1.79 for No 1 weighed wheat. Other grades sold on their merits with price varying by quality and demand.
Stock Market Liquidation Signals Weakened Prices
In New York on May 22 the market showed persistent weakness as liquidation indicated an ongoing readjustment of stock values. The money situation remained unsatisfactory and sentiment cooled with many investors liquidating, despite prior belief in upward trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis Man Hangs Self in Marion Sanitarium
Herbert Steinmetz of St. Louis used a pajama string rope to hang himself in the National sanitarium at Marion Indiana. His body was found suspended from a water pipe in the end of the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Marion
Ind
Herbert Steinmetz
Fruit and Produce Prices Listed by Retailers
A scrambled price list for seasonal produce including apples, grapefruits, lemons, oranges, strawberries, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, kale, onions, peppers, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, tomatoes, turnips, and misc items. Regions include California Florida Alabama Texas Mississippi and Jamaica. various quantities and crate or per unit prices are shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane
California
Florida
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
H. G
Eeftice
Ares
Ustra -Southern
Texas Bermudas
Michigan
Minnesota
Red River
Idaho
Brahe Dow
Kentucky
Kraft Gains Dairies Through Kraft Phenix Acquisition
Kraft Phenix Cheese Company announces acquisition of control of Southern Dairies Inc with a likely stock exchange to complete consolidation. Kraft officials see strong growth potential in the South as factories already operate in Alabama Missouri Texas Arkansas Tennessee Kansas and Georgia. Consolidation aims to cut operating costs capital expenditures and raw material purchases through eliminated duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas New York
Southern Dairies, Inc
Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company
Kraft Company
South
Kraft-Phenix Company
Alabama
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kansas
Georgia
Fridlin Laundry Reopens After May 12 Explosion
Kokomo Indiana May 22 The Fridlin laundry resumed operations this week after new machinery and repairs. Four people died in the May 12 mangles explosion. Three others remain hospitalized in serious condition including Miss Mary Roper Miss Lillian Pohlman and Harry Morrison with grave prognosis for the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Fridlin Laundry
Mary Roper
Lillian Pohlman
Harry S. Morrison
Livestock Receipts and Prices From Pittsburgh Cincinnati Markets
Livestock price reports show mixed receipts and steady to firmer prices for hogs calves and sheep across Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets. Hogs tested lower with 250 to 350 lb pigs around 9.50 to 10.15, while calves and beef cattle held firmer with beef steers near 12 to 13.75 and veals around 11 to 13.50. lambs ranged with fat lambs up to 16 and bulk around 12.50 to 16.00 as market activity varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
United Prear
Chicago
United Press
Toledo
United Areas
Cleveland
Buffalo
Ahesense
Bay United Press
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Wheat futures rise on unfavorable U S Canadian weather
Unfavorable weather reports from the American and Canadian belts push wheat futures higher on the Board of Trade. Corn and oats follow modest gains while provisions fall. Higher temperatures threaten wheat belts, with Manitoba export activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay United Press
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
United States
Canada
Northwest
Canadian
Manitobas
Grain and hay prices mixed across Chicago and Toledo markets
The report shows Chicago cash grain prices for Wheat No 1 at 1.55 dollars and various corn and oats quotes, with mixed bids in different lots. Toledo close quotes list Wheat around 1.77 to 1.88, Corn No 3 at 1.13 to 1.14, Sgrain 2 at 1.41, and hay and timber products with cash and futures figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Toledo
Timothy
C. Hay
Births and Deaths Mixed From Local Hospitals
The notice lists numerous births at city hospitals and Methodist Hospital, with parents and addresses, followed by a roster of deaths at Riley, City, and Christian Hospitals among others. Causes include pneumonia, chronic pyloritis, gastroenteritis, premature birth, and cardiac conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Ried
Riley Hospital
Alton Eugene Morton
City Hospital
Johanna Wuerffel
Maryland
Martha Helen de Mesa
Frank
Smallwood
Martha Ellen Stark
N. West
Marty Grace Davis
Rhold Marston
Infant Goodwin
Lilian Goodwin
Anna Hitchcock
Christian Hospital
Jonah
Trobaugh
Emerson
Clara Burniside
Josephine Harper Beach
Pennsylvania
Tack Duaine Dunn
Marq Mises
Washington
Valeurs Eckert
Methodist Hospital
Cleo Even
Imona
PDO
McHurehiil
Fayette
Hammond magnate faces conspiracy charges in theater bombing
Hammond theater magnate William Kleihege will be tried June 11 in Crown Point on conspiracy charges connected to the November bombing of the $1,750,000 State theater. The case centers on the bombing at the State theater last November and the ensuing trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Times
Hammond
Ind
William Kleihege
Crown Point
Peace League Head Will Speak at Meeting Here
Dr. James G. Heller president of the Cincinnati Peace League will discuss The Gordian Knot of War at the Lincoln luncheon for the Indiana Council on International Relations second annual conference. The session closes the council year and covers Kellogg peace correspondence with participation by multiple women’s groups led by Mrs Laura Puffer Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Heller
Cincinnati Peace League
Indiana Council On International Relations
Lincoln
Heller
Plum Street
Cincinnati
Kellogg
Laura Puffer Morgan
Washington, D. C
A. W. Bowen
Jewish Council of Women
Service Star Legion
Indianapolis League of Women Voters
Temple Sisterhood
Indianapolis Missionary Union
Alter Society
Women’s Department Church Federation
Unitarian Alliance
The
Christian Science Church
Honor Social Workers Club Pays Tribute at Butler University
The Social Workers' Club honored Miss Clare Burnside, Juvenile Court worker who died Saturday, and Dr. Howard E. Jensen who resigned from Butler University to join the University of Missouri. The tribute occurred at a monthly dinner at the Hawthorne Social Service House. Lynn Tripp praised Burnside's role in Juvenile Court work. Homer Borst paid tribute to Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Workers’ Club
Clare Burnside
Howard E. Jensen
Butler University
University of Missouri
Hawthorne Social Service House
Ohio St
Lynn Tripp
Miss Burnside
Homer Borst
Community Fund
Jensen
Market Price List Highlights Seasonal Produce and Deals
Wholesale style listing shows varieties and prices for apples cherries grapefruits lemons oranges pineapples strawberries beans beets celery cucumbers eggplant kale leeks onions parsnips peas potatoes radishes rhubarb spinach tomatoes turnips and misc items like cider and blatz. Values cover multiple regions including California Florida Indiana Alabama Texas and Oregon with crate and hamper pricing and bulk quantities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Alabama
Southern
Valentiens
Louisiana
Texas
Indiana
Texas Bermudas
Mississippi
Michigan
Milne
Red River
Kentucky
Sugar Futures Outlook Signals Potential Price Rise
In the Sugar Market of Thomson and McKinnon in New York on May 22 traders expect higher prices as refined demand appears overdue. Futures opened steady with May at 2.65, July 2.71, September 2.81, December 2.89, January 2.85, and March 2.77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson & McKinnon
New York
United Press
Cotton Market Bears Caution Prices Move Higher
In New York on May 22 Thomson & McKinnon say present conditions make any price over 21 cents artificial. Traders should take profits on hard spots as bear factors rise. May contracts opened steady with July at 20.85, October 20.84, December 20.71, January 20.66, March 20.64, May 21.13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Atchison
Atl
Coas
Canadian Pac
Chi & Mac
N West
del & Hudson
A Lacka
Erie Ist
Tl Central
Lehigh Valley
YC & St L
Norfolk
West
Pere Marquette
Vania
Southern Pac
St Paul Be
Stl&sf
Texas & Pac Union Pacific
Wabash Bath Esec
Ajax
Kelly-Spena
United States
Am Car & Fdy
Steevoe
Studebaker
Stromberg Cart
Cerro de Pasco
Chile
Kennecott
Miami
Texas
Sul
Aire
Cal
Freeport-Texas
Houston Oi
Marian 1878
Lago Oil & Bh
Pan-Am Pet
Phillips Petrol
Aan
E Pro & Rfgrs
Royal Dutch
Simms Petrol
Ae Sinclair
Eee Eee
Allis Chalmers
Allied Chemic
Curtis
Aig Ig
Pittsbur
Owensgh
Real Rem Rand Silk Sae
Sears Roebuck
Union Carbide
Woolworth Co
M Tel & Tel
Am Express
Brklyn Manh Toynena
Consol Gas
N Eee
Interboro
Elec Pow & Nor Am Co
Nat Power
Wee Il
Peoples Gas Ae
Std Gas & Oe
Corp
Atl Gas Awe One
Austin Nichols
California
Fleischmann Ewe Ea TM Jones Bros
Natl Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Postum One
Ward Baking B
Wee
Tobaccos
Sumatra
M & Ateyers
Lorillard Reyno
United Cigar
Schulte
Thomson & McKinnon
New York
United Press
FAO Suinees
City council defers vote on annexing suburban area east of Irvington
The city council postponed action on annexing a large block of territory east and north of Irvington amid protests by property owners. Officials cited sparse settlement and streetworks challenges near Tenth Street. A rezoning request for Meridian Street was withdrawn and an alley site named Vermont Place was approved along with a railroad switch permit for Evans Milling. Paving on E Washington Street from Wallace to Audubon was also deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
E. Washington and
Tenth Sts
Arlington and
Edmondson Aves
Merle N. A. Walker
John E. Shearer
Tenth St
Meridian St
Fall Creek Blvd
Maple Rd
Boynton J. Moore
Vermont
Lockerbie Sts
Vermont Pl
Evans Milling Company
W. St. Clair St
E. Washington St
Wallace St
Audubon Rd
Utilities See Big Future in Rural Power
Rural electrification is highlighted as a major development field by G. C. Neff of Wisconsin Power and Light at the Indiana Electric Lights Association convention in Columbia Club Madison. About 150 attendees heard speeches by leaders including R. M. Feustel Thomas F. English and C. V. Sorenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Neff
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Power &S Light Company
Indiana Electric Lights Association
Columbia Club
R. M. Feustel
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Thomas F. English
South Bend
Great Lakes
National Electric Light Association
C. V. Sorenson
Attica
Electric Company
Indiana Rural Electrification Committee
Truman E. Hienton
Lafayette
Purdute Agricultural Experimental Station
H. D. Hinkle
Vincennes
Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs
W. H. Sammis
Jackson
Mich
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Premay
Banks and Exchange
Liberty
United Presaries
Wayne
May Lk
Commission
KRAFT
Dairies
Southern Property
Askimmer Central Life
RR & S
Central Ind Power
Circle Theater Co
Citizens Gas Co
Citizens Gas Cod
Commonwealth An Co
Equitable Securities Co
Indiana Service Indiana Hotel
Lis Gas Co Co
Adascene
Ry Co Td
Inap
Mapollg Water Co
Merchants Puriahties
Pro Rene Laundry Co
E. & Sons
Real Silk Hos Co
Panniers Oil of Indians
Tut & E
Union
Indian ‘Ac
Indpis Water Co
Interstate Pub
Interstate Interstate P
Trac Co
Tt & Lt
Ee Union Trac Oe
Liberty Loan
U & Treasure
Kokomo Laundry
U. S
Chicago Grain Table
By Times
Open
Low
Rre
Edith Williams
Hillside
Liam
Gladys Jordan
N. Keywires
Dorothy Putnam
Ea. Grover
Doris Bracken
Layman
Jesse
Arizona Danford
E. Southpee
Emma Mathias
Ceci Carl
Margrete Koesters
Eda
Emille Booth
Christian Hosa
Samuel
Doris Peggs
Christian Hosital
Piharies
Goldie Hall
N. Dearin
Jeilead and
Maude Dunn
Sherman Earl
Violet McCarty
Brook
Nalarris
Hannah Pozner
Ruby Worland
N. Olne
Harry
Nellie Hank
Blaine
Pinibere
Marie Springman
Hall Donald
Erma Gilchrist
Peace League
Council On International Relations
T. G. Heller
Butler U
Vonnegut
East
Washington St
Eastern Area
DANCL
America
Comediennes
Watson
Mary Sweeney Sullivan
Ruth Werner
Mary-Ann
Flying Harpers
Frank Braidwood
Graham
Courtney
Ruth Noller
Stuart Walker
Keith's
Berkell
Matinee
Geo. M. Cohan
Motion Pic
Apollo
Richard Te DIX
Andy Carroll
Wmovietone
Big Circus
Karl Dane
Gee
K. Arthur
May M'Avoy
Little Snob
Indiana Light Association
Motion
Publix Theatres
Madge Bellamy
Charlie Davis
Ben Bie
Alfred Latell
Stuart Barrie
Vive Yachting Party
Breeze Yuestion
Cressed
Edmund Long Mary Astor
Resener
Ste Vspor
Eleanor Boardman
Peggy
Odditties
Adame Sisters
Horton Spur
Grace Johnson
Emil Seidel
Dolores del Rio
Gilda Gray
Tadge
Cihe Dové Boaw
Meek and
Calert Roland
Connie
Jimmie Hatton
Froney Sister
Hewes
Contoneus
Indianpolis
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