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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1925

Page

3

Stocks Open Higher On Heavy Demand Across Sectors

A broad market rally followed yesterday's heavy selling with strong buying at the open. Mack Trucks jumped to 224, up 14 from the prior session. Chrysler advanced to 193 1/4 and General Motors to 125 1/4 while rails led gains as Southern Railway and other majors advanced. Maryland oils rose to 53 1/2, a fresh high from 48.

United Press New York General List Mack Trucks Chrysler General Motors Southern Railway New York Central Atchison, Baltimore & Ohio Maryland

Local Bank Clearings Reach Tuesday Totals

Bank clearings in Indiengalia rose to $2,820,000 for Tuesday while debits reached $6,474,000. The report notes the day's financial activity across the regional institutions.

Indiengalia Bank

Sugar Market Rumor Sells Near Two Cents in New York

The London sugar market collapse affects New York nearby options. Rumors claim a sale at two cents in the local market, with selling pressure easing on new crop options. The prevailing view is two cents may approximate the year’s low point.

Thomson & Memignon New York London

Local mills pay $1.59 for No 8 wheat in Indianapolis

Local Wagon Wheat Jnsianapolly mills and grain elevators announce a bid of 1.59 dollars for No 8 wheat with other grades valued on their merits.

Jnsianapolly

FTC move targets Advance Paint Company over gifts

The Federal Trade Commission announced a move to force Advance Paint Company of Indianapolis to comply with an order prohibiting gifts to employees of potential buyers. The commission says the company agreed to stop the practice but did not, and an enforcement order was sought. Thomas J. Kelly, the company president, called the charges groundless and suggested competitors prompted the action.

Advance Paint Company Indianapolis Federal Trade Commission Thomas J. Kelly

Examination for COPS ordered by Mayor Shank at safety meeting

Mayor Shank ordered a physical examination for veteran policemen unable to hit the bulls eye. After a recent gun battle a bandit escaped and prompted target practice for the force. Chief Rikhoff will submit the list of those failing to qualify to Dr. Converse, police surgeon.

Shank Board of Safety Herman F. Rikhoff R. V. Converse

Births List Reflects Local Families and Household Names

Birth notices list girls Walter and Esther Lafferty and Doris King among others with addresses on Oxfo and Denning places. Boys include Nondas Nilson and Stella Martin appears in a combined family entry with Marry Dwyer. The notices name Virginia Denman and Rhoda Vick with scattered street references and family connections across several blocks.

Walter Esther Lafferty Stat Rose Atkinson Doris King Elsie Palmer Arn Te E Nondas Nilson Rhoda Vick Ashland Ard Stella Martin Harry Grace Jones Calhou Lawrence Mary Dwyer My Ke Edward Alma Rothkopf Tabor

Numerous Patient Notes and Hospital Entries in Fragmented List

A garbled compilation shows names ages and hospital affiliations with medical conditions such as cerebral hemorrhage chronic myocarditis and skull fractures. Entries reference multiple hospitals including City Hospital Methodist Hospital and St Vincent Hospital with scattered addresses and notes on ailments and outcomes.

Albert i Bescias Central Lewis Bettisonn Riley Hospital Mary Vaught Cantwell Dna Cunningham Aurice Walsh Alabama Franee Albertina Webb Park Elizabeth Warner Travis Canterbyuay Iam White City Hospital Lottie Stanley Deaconess Hospital Vbert ‘L. Dame Ae- Abe v. Faa S. Harding St. Vincent Hospital

Fruit and Produce Prices Across Regions Listed in Ledger

A fragmented price list shows diverse fruits and vegetables with weights and per unit costs. Items include apples like Maiden Blush Grimes Golden and King Davids 40-pound baskets, bananas, berries, citrus, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, beans, greens, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and more with varied prices and origins such as Michigan California and Colorado.

Panaea Grimes Golden King Davids Northern Spy Colorado Isle of Be Florida Concord California Soc Giantes Californiy Pvalencias Alifornia Encias Worida OG S Ae Bu Prunes—Fey Michigan Idaho Stern Sweets Tpeed G H. G

Fresh Markets Report and Commodity Prices Across Cities

Market notes cover eggs meat and dairy prices in New York Cleveland and Chicago. Butter creamery and standard varieties quoted with receipts and steady to easy trends for lard pork and cheese amid varied regional levels.

New York Midwest Islands Tate Own Firsia i Cnethese Chicago Americas Reese Ie Roosters Niga Tatoo Ceipts Esota Ichigan Baoa Minnepote North Whites Pneeo An Bakoig Idaho Russets

Grains Show Mixed Finish On Chicago Board Of Trade

Grains closed mixed with wheat up fractionally corn down and oats steady on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat strength reflected bull sentiment from unfavorable foreign crop news while bears limited price declines. Provisions rallied late to finish higher.

United Press Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today

Grain receipts and shipments report from Chicago

Primary receipts show Wheat 815000 versus 3504000, corn 554000 versus 773000, oats 608000 versus 1410000. Shipments list Wheat 852000 against 3846000, corn 200000 against 779000, oats 318000 against.

Chicago Ainst

Wholesale Meat Prices Listed By Weight

A period price list shows beef and hog prices by live weight and carcass. Native steers 500 to 800 lbs under carcase 3c. native heifers 300 to 450 lbs 17% to 22c under carcass. native cows 400 to 710 lbs 124% to 18e under carcass. Also sweetbreads 28e. hogs 140 to 200 lbs 204 Ome. spring lambs 25 to 40 lbs 28c. mutton sausages 26c. legs 26c. tongues 15c. brains 5c. carot: 70 to 200 lbs carcasses.

Salary Cuts to be Tested by State Budget Committee

Officials questioned the legality of last Saturday's State Budget Committee action discharging state employees and cutting salaries. The dispute centers on whether the committee acted under the law creating the Budget Committee or under the General Appropriation Act defining the State Finance Committee. The appropriation bill assigns fixed salaries to the Finance Committee with Legislature approval, while the Budget Committee fixes salaries not set by law.

Mittee

Rooming House Raided Lead to Prohibition Charge

Eddie Fox Brown, operator of a rooming house and restaurant at 306 N Senate Ave, was brought to police headquarters on a blind tiger charge after deputies searched his home Monday afternoon. A warrant by City Judge Dan V White led to seizure of two five-gallon cans of white mule whisky, six empty cans, five quarts of liquor, and several empty bottles. Sheriff Omer Hawkins is seeking the owner of a deserted automobile found near Nora Indiana containing 110 gallons of alcohol with an Illinois license.

Ragan, Brown and Clausen Dan V. White Omer Hawkins I Nora Ind Illinois

Eight to Lose Jobs in Sewer Dragging Gang

Martin J. Hyland street commissioner announced today eight men will be dropped from the sewer dragging gang due to a shortage of funds.

Martin J. Hyland

Powell seeks to annul marriage in court

Cincinnati reporter notes Powell a 19 year old husband of Agnes Smith Powell a 60 year old grandmother sought to annul his marriage on the first anniversary claiming intoxication and threats from two sons and a son in law of his wife. Mrs Powell disputed the claim saying he was a willing party to the ceremony.

United Press Cincinnati Carmen Powell Agnes Smith Powell Powell

Hogs and cattle prices slide at Indianapolis Livestock Exchange

Hog prices fell by about 25 cents pressured by large receipts around 9,000 hogs including 8,500 fresh and 403 holdovers. The heaviest hogs dropped to 11.75 with light pigs at 12, light lights 11.75 to 12, sows and stags lower. Cattle trading started slowly with steers at 7.13 to 7.50, heifers 5 to 5.10, and cows 3 to 7.59 as feeders eased to 7.75 to 8.00 amid quality-related declines. Sheep and lambs held near 13.50 to 14.50 with receipts about 500.

Indianapolis Livestock Exchange Exchange

Global Market Notes from Chicago and Several Cities

Cattle receipts around 12 000 with beef steers slow. prices up to 16 75 per cwt for top 1325 lb cattle. Hog receipts 26 000 with market lower. sows and packers steady to 11 90. Lamb and sheep mixed with natives up to about 14 70 for fat lambs and steady demand across regions including Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Cleveland markets.

Chicago Sheene Pittsburgh Fessin Cincinnati Ste Louis East Buffalo Cleveland York Plac ‘S

Tax Levy Cuts in Lawrence County Board Reduces Rates

The state tax board sliced Lawrence County levy from 68 to 53 cents and Shawswick Township levy from 1.79 to 1.64, while levies for Bedford school and civil cities remain unchanged.

Lawrence County State Shawswick Township Bedford

State highway paving outlook dims as year ends

John D. Williams, director of the State highway commission, forecast no major paving gains this fiscal year. The 3.2 million maintenance appropriation limits road takeovers, and 365 miles were paved this year with little chance for more next year. Gravel roads near their limit require costly base renewal to stay drivable.

John D. Williams State Highway Commission Commission Williams Plymouth Peru

Murder Marsh Yields Bodies in Pittsburgh Area

In the New Castle region a swamp dubbed murder marsh yielded headless male bodies and a woman's skull within two weeks. Searchers planned today to probe the swamp between Newcastle Junction and West Pittsburgh for more victims amid reports of a possible fourth victim.

United Press New Castle Newcastle Junction Pittsburgh

Graft charge to be probed involving policewoman

Policewoman Hettie Brewer, colored, was to appear before Inspector John 8 White regarding a report from Monday about her Saturday visit to a colored dance hall at 234 W Walnut St. She said a colored youth bought liquor from a man there and Kinda Barber offered $200 to police officials, saying she couldn’t help herself.

Hettie Brewer John 8. White

Mrs Stroud Laid to Rest After Fatal Shooting

Mrs Lydia Stroud was shot and killed last Friday by Clarence Peterman, a roomer in the Stroud home, who then killed himself. Funeral at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church drew hundreds. burial at Crown Hill. A grieving husband placed a single red rose on the grave as service ended.

J. Ambrose Dunkel Lydia Stroud Clarence Peterman Stroud Peterman Tabernacle Presbyterian Church

Jury panel wanders through morning in murder trial

The jury selection drags on with Citizen Johnson and George Snead among talesmen. Defense lawyer Eph Inman quizzed witnesses about relatives and potential biases while Judge Sparks clarifies penalties and press scrutiny grows amid laughs and tense questions.

Senator Watson Speaks at Marion Centenary Events

James E. Watson addressed Marion Civic Hall during the county's 100th birthday observance. A daylong program featured a three mile parade and a pageant titled Cycle of a Century led by the Indianapolis Police and Firemen's band.

Marion Ind James E. Watson Civic Hall Indianapolis

Frat Leases Home at 2110 College Ave for Chapter House

Rho Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa will lease the house at 2110 College Ave for a fraternity home opening Nov 1. The chapter numbers forty members with Harold Martin as president.

Rho Chapter Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity College Ave Harold Martin

Program by Ensemble airs on WFBM tonight

The Pettis Light Opera Ensemble presents a sunny south songs program on WFBM from 8 15 to 9 15 tonight. The Garret Quartet of Mt Paren Baptist Church will perform a selection of old time negro spirituals.

Sunny South WFBM Merchants Heat and Light Company Pettis Light Opera Ensemble Garret Mt. Paren Baptist Church

WAR VETERAN DIES J C Swan 79 Civil War veteran and politician

James C. Swan 79 a Civil War veteran and former Democratic politician died Monday at home with his daughter Mrs Inez E Gordon in Metamora Indiana Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Metamora Ind Pioneer Woman Buried Mrs Bond 90 widow of Calvin Bond buried at Mel Indiana She was the second oldest woman in Hamilton County One daughter and four sons survive

James C. Swan Inez E. Gordon Park Ave Metamora Ind Ace Mra. Smeaden Bond Calvin Bond Hamilton County

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