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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

3

Hog Prices Steady as 7000 Hogs Reported At Local Yards

With about 7,000 hogs offered at the local live stock yards, prices mostly rose by ten cents. Heavyweights topped at 7.75 while medium hogs ranged 7.60 to 7.65 and most hogs sold 7.50 to 7.60. Packing sows brought 6.85 to 7, roughs 6.50 to 6.75. holiday activity boosted buying, 739 holdovers from Thursday. Cattle sales were slow with steers 8 to 11.25, cows and heifers 6 to 9.50, calf market steady near 10. Sheep and lambs 6.50 and 16. Receipts: cattle 500, sheep 100.

Roy Hs Esse Eeesee

Livestock market reports from Chicago and midwest cities

Receipts totals around 13 000 hogs and 9 000 sheep plus cattle from Chicago East St Louis and Kansas City. Prices show mixed trends with hogs steady to higher, cattle mostly lower, and sheep varying by weight and origin. Notable figures include hog top around 37.50, steers 7.35 9.75, fat cows about 5.25 6.25, lambs 7.45 8.50, and Texas market trends noted.

Chicago Idaho East ST. Louis Kansas City Wes Belter Texas Tei Crades

Sugar surplus in U S will be million tons

The Federal Sugar Refining Company forecasts a U S sugar surplus of 1 364 854 tons (refined basis) next October led by higher Cuban output to a record 4 050 000 tons. Raw sugar available and imports bring total supply to 2 761 140 tons before exports and domestic melting reduce the Sept 26 total to 1 364 854 tons.

United States Federal Sugar Refining Company

Local Bank Clearings Reported for Anapolis Region

Bank clearings in Anapolis on Saturday reached 3.1 million while weekly totals stood at 14.372 million and monthly clearings at 84.21 million. A separate listing shows a 5.834 million amount and a 253 thousand figure for the forths ork item.

Anapolis

Market Review Hog Prices Steady Despite Week Fluctuations

The local livestock market shows steady demand for heavy hogs with prices around 7.60 to 7.65, dipping slightly on Tuesday and Wednesday, then rising 10 to 15 cents on Thursday to top. Cattle trading held fairly steady for good cattle, with butchers and lightweights down 10 to 15 cents, calf trading steady, and overall activity light. Lambs traded about $2 above last year at $16. Receipts were similar to last year for hogs and calves, with lighter cattle volumes.

Closing grains break sharply on Chicago board

United Press reports grains fell sharply at the Chicago Board of Trade as belated liquidation drove wheat prices down. Longs attempted to exit while May corn led the downturn, oats ended firmer but still weak, and provisions slid modestly on the grain weakness.

United Press Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today Cloping Gang Longs

Chicago Grain Table May 31 Wheat and Corn Prices

Chicago and St Louis market notes list May 31 grain quotes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and hay with No 2 red and No 2 yellow prices. Prices show May and July contracts, with spot values for No 1 red and No 2 hard wheats and various corn grades across markets.

Chicago ST. Louis Toledo Harley Timothy Alsike

Caution Rules General Construction Market Trends

Caution dominates the current market with subdued production and small-quantity buying. After a short April rise, contract setting has declined since early May, except for a possible uptick in public building awards. Revenue freight loadings remain heavier than last month and prior years, while most trade and industry trend downward with no imminent rebound.

May brings shift in iron and steel production trends

May reports show a re adjustment in the iron and steel industry as production statistics will reveal. demand fell across lines leading to output restrictions and prices moved in buyers' favor. The Iron Age compilations show further declines with composite finished steel at a 15 month low, uncertainty curbs new business while major producers maintain wages, limiting price concessions.

Water Pool Persists at Fall Creek Playground

City casting pool at Fall Creek playground stays filled as the park board recalls last year’s criticism over the $5,000 pool failing to hold water. Indianapolis Casting Club members are pictured practicing, signaling renewed pride in the facility.

City Fall Creek Playground Indianapolis

Prohibition inquiry slated in House to probe enforcement

A five member House committee led by Rev. C. J. Kvale will investigate the Volstead act enforcement and violations. The panel will study illegal liquor use, enforcement failures, drunkenness trends, permit abuse, brewery operations with or without permits, denaturing plans, and possible law changes. The group includes Hudson, Smith, Upshaw, and Box.

House Senate Couzens Departments of the Treasury Prohibition Ardent Drys Andrew J. Volstead Volstead Rev C. J. Kvale Congress Minnesota Grant M. Hudson Mich Addison T. Smith Idaho William D. Upshaw Georgia John C. Box Texas

Debate over revised U P statement at General Assembly

In Richmon d Ind heated debate was expected on the convention floor of the Sixty-Sixth General Assembly of United Presbyterian Churches over adopting a revised statement of faith. Action on the articles was anticipated late today as Topeka Kan sas was named for the next session.

General Assembly United Press Richmon Ind Sixty-Sixth General Assembly of United Presbyterian Churches Topeka Kansas

Tank Wagon Prices For Gasoline And Kerosene

Gasoline prices listed exclude two cent state tax per gallon. Energee 22.0c, Purol 18.2c, Red Crown 18.2c, Diamond Gas 18.2c, Crystal Peo 2b 18.2c, Target 18.2c, Silver Flash 23c, Stahdolind aviation 23c. Kerosene Crystalline 12.7c, Moore Light 15.5c, Arecite 12.7c, Perfection 12.7c, Solvent 35c. Naptha Lion Power Cleaners 22.6c, V. M. & P. 22.5c, Standolind Cleaners 23.5c.

Energee Target Stahdolind Aviation Moore Light Perfection Naptha—Lion Power

Market snapshot from Indianapolis and New York May 31

Indianapolis reports fresh cane at 12c and fowls priced to 23c per pound with various turkey, duck and geese classifications. New York notes steady flour and butter, mixed meat prices, cheese firmer, eggs varied, and poultry markets with several regional quotes.

Indianapolis New York Midwest Rio C. Santos Long Island Duill Hearby

Business Failures Rise Across United States This Week

Report shows 341 business failures over five days, up from 268 a year earlier. All regions show increases from five on the Pacific coast to thirty six in the East. Of the failures, 204 carried liabilities of 5000 dollars or more, about 59.8 percent of the total, compared with 49.6 percent of 133 similar defaults last year.

United States Pacific Coast

Courtroom farce delays Tinney and Imogene bout

Broadway drama unfolds as Imogene Wilson appears in Magistrate Goodman's court with fainting fits and a bruised look after a reported assault by Frank Tinney. Tinney, missing at first, returns with entourage and nurses. Judge postpones case to Friday amid theatrical tension.

New York Frank Tinney Imogene Goodman Imogene Wilson Tinney Ma” Tinney Frank Tme Jud €Ge Goodman

Shades of Death Indiana Highlighted as Scenic Escape

The Shades of Death five miles north of Wave land Indiana is praised as a secluded romantic spot. High cliffs overlook mineral springs whose waters form cascades, creating a lasting scenic attraction for visitors.

Yosemite Indiana Waveland Ind

Indiana exhibitors plan space for second Industrial Exposition

Indianapolis manufacturers will meet at the Chamber of Commerce Monday at 8 p m to select exhibit space for the second Industrial Exposition at the State fairground October 4 to 11. The first come first served policy was approved.

The Chamber of Commerce State Fairground Claude Wallin Manufacturers’ and Industries O. B. Iles W. B. Harding Irvin R. Brown Henry L. Dithmer C. of C

Bolshevik Fashion Makes Diplomats Dress Stricter in Moscow

In Moscow on May 28 Blithe Dark Fashion arrives with shaggy beards and baggy trousers as diplomats from other European countries push for more formal attire. Bolshevik officials tighten dress standards to match perceived decorum.

Moscow Jiz

New Grain Transportation Records in Alberta

Calgary reports weekly grain movement records by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Since September 1, 1923, Alberta handling reached 114,250,000 bushels, including 94,250,000 bushels of wheat, through April end. The prior shipping year total for all grains was 63,750,000 bushels.

Calgary Alberta Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Pacific Busy Bu Times Grain Inspect Car Counts

Winnipeg May 28 During the eight months ending April the railway lines in the west inspected 294869 cars of grain an increase of 49918 from the prior year This total is over nine times the number twenty years ago Of the 294869 cars 162439 were handled by Canadian Pacific Railway and the rest by other railways.

Bu Times Winnipeg Manitoba Dominion Bureau of Statistics Canadian Pacifico Railway

Four Sets of Twins Born on Canadian Liner Return Voyage

On a return voyage from Liverpool a Canadian liner reported four sets of twins born recently. The event occurred amid passenger chatter about conditions aboard and the ship’s crew noting the unusual birth cluster during the Atlantic crossing.

Liverpool

Second Best Hero of War In Need

Buffalo tale of Sergeant Frank Gaffney once hailed as the second greatest World War hero by General Pershing. After losing an arm he faced punishing veterans benefits, misapplied training pay, and a denied operation until Dr Joseph Burke donated surgery. Now back at work while seeking further vocational aid.

Trence Feaahington Bureau York Ave Buffalo Alvin C. York Marshal Foch Congressman McKellar Tennessee Frank Gaffney General Pershing Gaffney Cambria Fortune York Municipal Auditorum Robert Smyth Disabled American Veterans Joseph Burke Burke Paper Veteran’s Bureau

Aviators Ready to Leave Japan

Tokio May 31 The American round the world flyers will leave Kamigaura and renew their flight at 3 oclock tomorrow morning. John G Schurman is acceptable to Japan as American ambassador succeeding Cyrus Woods. A middle aged Japanese man was found on the grounds of an estate near the American embassy committing harakiri. He left a letter to the American people on Japanese exclusion whose contents are withheld. The man appeared to be insane.

C. A. Randall Times Washington Drys House of Representatives Wets Anti Saloon League Federal Prohibition Unit United Press Tokio Kamigaura John G. Schurman Japan Cyrus Woods Harikari

Marion Vets Cited on Memorial Day for Heroic Service

In Marion Indiana on Memorial Day Harry Wells a peanut stand operator and World War II veteran was cited by both the French and American governments for bravery in action. Wells, who was wounded three times, received two citations from France and one from the United States.

Ind Harry Wells Marion Wells

Defense Loses Important Point In Louden Case

Shelbyville report on a two day hearing as Charles E. Henry pleads not guilty to fatally shooting Indianapolis policeman Jesse Louden in June 1923. A confession said to be by Henry was admitted as evidence despite his claim it was forced. Detectives deny coercion and the confession describes Louden being shot when cornered near a drug store at Central Ave and Sixteenth St.

Times Shelbyville Ind Charles E. Henry Indianapolis H. C. Morrison Henry Jesse Louden Willima H. Remy Marion County Louden Central Ave Sixteenth St

Liner thefts by tourists rise for world’s largest liner

Washington reports that American travelers abroad lift pricey keepsakes from the Leviathan. J. E. Sheedy of the Emergency Fleet Corp told a House Shipping Board committee that initial losses exceeded 1000 dollars per trip for silverware, but thefts declined as novelty wore off. He noted ash trays and butter plates with the ship’s crest gain advertising value, framing theft as a form of indirect service to the government.

Washington New York Ave Europe Uist J. E. Sheedy Emergency Fleet Corporation Special House The Shipping Board Sheedy

Auto driver sentenced in taxicab case in city court

Police said Richard Hood of 447 West South Street was fined 102 dollars and given sixty days in jail on charges of operating a blind tiger and driving an auto while intoxicated. Hood allegedly tried to drive an auto between two houses on Court Street when arrested.

Richard Hood W. South St Indiana State Farm Hood Court St

Save a Life League Aids 10000 Facing Crisis In New York

The Save a-Life League based at Hotel Grenoble in New York reports contacting 10,000 people to prevent self destruction. only one case failed.

New York Savea-Life League Grenoble League

Socialists Name State Ticket At Indiana Convention

About 100 delegates met at 49% S. Delaware St Indianapolis to name a Socialist State ticket. Forrest Wallace Veedersburg spoke as temporary chairman. Emma Henry Indianapolis elected temporary secretary. Likely nominees include F M Wampler or Edward Henry for governor and Eugene V Debs as presidential candidate.

S. Delaware St William Fogleson Indianapolis Forrest Wallace Veedersburg Emma Henry Newlind Pollo Clinton A. W. Hamilton Terre Haute James Job Reelsville J. C. Monarch Vicksburg D. W. Howell Forest Wallace Lois Newland Ku Klux Klan Henry Labor Party Victor Eerger Milwaukee Informaton Robert la Follette National Socialists Party Cleveland Eugene V. Debs

Officials clash over Julietta wing faults and land sale

Marion County officials complain the Julietta building risks collapse due to faulty construction and wall plans. They dispute land acreage sales to Fairbanks Morse by 1.85 acres, allege altered records, and urge investigations while council defends past approvals of the Julietta and poor farm projects.

Hogle Daniel V. White Grand Jury Fairbanks, Morse & Co Leo K. Fesler Fesler John J. Griffith

New York City to See First Total Sun Eclipse

Scientists announce a total eclipse scheduled for January 24 that will mark New York City's first such event. Other regions in the nation have occasionally witnessed total eclipses, but New York will join them in experiencing the spectacle.

New York New York City

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U.S Market Review Dan R. C. Zimmerman B. A. Sunderland F. A. Bruce L. T. Hurst Fred T. Johnson New Inquiry U. P Fair Imp Timney By Frank Getty Mr. Ziegfeld Shades the Shades NEW Grain Records Canadian Pacific London Veterans’ Bureau Bureau Beauty and F. M. Wampler Edward Henry Julietta Wing County Council Julietta State Board of Accounts Windsor Weaver John Kitley John McCloskey Albert Hoffman Carlin Shank Harry Tutewller Hoffman Kitley Marion County Board of Charities and Correction
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