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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1929

Page

6

Bears Attack Bethlehem in Early Trading

Bearish traders pushed multiple issues on the New York Stock Exchange. Bethlehem Steel faced heavy pressure and slid sharply before support appeared, with several names dropping 5 to 19 points. United States Steel fell to around 211, Radio dipped under 80 to 76, and American Telephone and Telegraph hit a new low at 25 854 off the day’s high.

Burnited New York Stock Exchange Bethlehem Steel Bears Webster Eisenlohr Ludlum Steel Murray Corporation International Combustion United Cigar Haye United States Steel Westinghouse Electric American Telephone and Telegraph

Stock Market Reports Mixed Outlook Despite Cheerful News

In New York on October 23 the overnight financial news is largely favorable, with railcar loadings barely slipping and strong earnings from New Haven at nearly 14 dollars a share. Missouri Pacifics refunding plan signals banker confidence, steel production rises, and bankers acceptances ease payment pressures, though caution remains prudent as investors see a brighter but tempered market.

New York New Haven Missouri Pacific

Bank Clearings Reports From Major Cities

Indianapolis New York Chicago and Washington reports show Oct 23 bank clearings, balances, and treasury figures. Indianapolis debits and credits total 3.8 million and 8.2 million, New York exchanges at clearing house 2.097 billion with 284 million balance, Chicago and federal reserve balances noted, Treasurynet balance Oct 21 at 239.84 million with customs receipts 39.44 million.

Indianapolis New York United Press Federal Reserve Credit Treasury Washington

Markets Echo Mixed Prices Across Eggs Poultry and Butter

Chicago trading shows eggs at 36 to 46 cents per dozen with extra firsts at 45 to 46 cents and receipts listed. Poultry prices firm with hens around 21 to 24 cents and leghorns about 18 to 22 cents, while turkeys ducks and geese show varied regional quotes. butter and cheese mixed as markets hold. Other regions report similar firmness in grain and produce with potatoes steady on quality stock.

Indianapolis Kingan & Co Wisconsin New York Bu United Preas Chicago Minnesota North Dakota Red River South Dakota Bu United Press Middlewest Long Island Maine Jersey Young Americas Tnited Preas Cleveland Ohio Maine Green Mt Idaho

Hogs Edge Higher at Local Stockyards

The hog market was mostly steady to five cents higher at the local stockyards with 160 to 325 pound hogs at 9.85 to 9.90 and a few short butchers at 10.00 to 10.10. Receipts were about 5,500 with 591 holdovers. cattle and sheep were steady or up modestly as better steers sold 11.50 to 15.75 and lambs at 12.50 or higher. Chicago hog arrivals reached 22,000 with 5,000 direct and 6,000 holdovers. prices 9.65 to 9.75 for 190 to 260 pounds.

Chicago

Hogs And Cattle Prices From Louisville And Cleveland Markets

Market reports show hog receipts around 700 at Louisville with mixed weights trading near 9.20 to 9.80 per hundredweight and roughs higher. Cattle receipts about 200 at Louisville with prime heavy steers near 12.50 and cows from 5.75 to 8.25. calves and sheep also listed with varying prices across categories. In Cleveland hogs receipts around 00 holdovers 293 steady with 160-250 lb hogs around 9.75, sows 8.25, stags 6.50, and cattle near 8.00 to 10.25 for varied grades. calves and sheep show steady to higher prices on good lots.

United Press Louisville

Births at St Vincent and Methodist Hospitals

Birth announcements list numerous couples with newborn girls and boys at St Vincent's and Methodist hospitals. Names include McCarthy Kroblock Reid Smith Pfleger Flick Rabb Spears McCoy Markett Jordon Tate Smith Sturgeon and others with addresses on Asbury Detroit West Tenth and Birch.

Michael and Mary McCarthy St. Vincent’s Hospital Henry and Ruth Lawson St. Vincent's Hospital James and Nora Gavaghan Charles and Virginia Kroblock Donald and Dorothy Reid Methodist Hospital Louis and Elizabeth Smith Robert and Idella McDuff Asbury Carl and Mildred Pfleger Illiam and Martha Flick Boys Powers Helen Moran Encovert Esther Ashcraft Deroit Max Georgia Rabb Kenyonne Helen Spears Methodist Hosal neacorRe Esther McCoy Terry and Mae Markett Hos- A Slams Elizabeth

Deaths in City Hospitals Reflect Various Acute Conditions

A list of deceased individuals with ages and causes of death from city hospitals includes Dorothea Bluemel 49 at Christian hospital from accidental birth event, Lora Brookbank 45 at St. Vincent's hospital in an accidental death, Ralph Michael 19 at city hospital from accidental dental, Jon Sickly 48 with myocardiitis, Claudius Jones 54 chronic myocarditis, Charles Reynolds 49 arteriosclerosis, Cornelia Johnson 40 acute bronchitis, Viola Gray 61 cerebral hemorrhage, Willie Smith 22 lobar pneumonia, and Newton Campbell 37 broncho pneumonia. Other entries note infant and premature births and locations such as 1527 South Richland and 2447 North Oxford.

Dorthea Bluemel Christian Hospital South Richland Newton Campbell Roanoke Ralph Michael City Hospital Lora T. Brookbank St. Vincent's Hospital Robert Brooks North Oxford Willie Smith South Senate Viola Alice Gray North Hamilton Jon Sickly Claudius C. Jones Central Charles Reynolds Cornelia Johnson West McCarty

Berlin contract extends long term loan to German government

A contract signed in Berlin funds a long term loan of 125 million dollars to the German government by the Swedish Match Company and the International Match Corporation. They plan to grant sole rights to sell matches in Germany to a jointly owned corporation in which these two firms and the German government will hold principal stock.

Berlin Swedish Match Company International Match Corporation Germany

Belt Road Plan To Circle Marion County By 1931

The proposal to build a sixty five mile belt highway around Marion County will be presented to the state highway commission this year. Officials from Hoo sier Motor Club say the project aims for completion in 1930 or 1931 with support from the Merchants Association the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and its Automobile Trade Association.

Marion County State Highway Commission Hoosier Motor Club Merchants’ Association Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Local Couples

The notice lists pairs including Frank R. Caevert 27 of 2015 Ruckle clerk and Lagora E. Nicoson 24 of 12412 Oliver stenographer. Joseph M. Morley 25 of 1022 Blaine car distributor and Florence Wilhelm 25 of 946 Bradbury secretary. Carl L. Mueller 22 of 1910 Ruckle stenographer and Eva M. Salzmann 21 of 1362 North Tuxedo stenographer. Oscar A. Leutz 27 of 904 North Pershing attorney and Mabel C. E. Maschmeyer 25 of 2816 South Meridian stenographer. Richard Trest 29 of Cliff accountant and Isaeth desompson 27 of 05 North Vier Y Reber 3 of 1236 Past Tenth.

Frank R. Caevert Ruckle Lagora E. Nicoson Oliver Joseph M. Morley Blaine Florence Wilhelm Bradbury Carl L. Mueller Eva M. Salzmann North Tuxedo Oscar A. Leutz North Pershing Mabel C. E. Masch Meyer Meridian Richard Trest Isaeth Desompson Vier Y. Reber

Wheat Prices Open Lower On Crop Reports

Wheat opened lower as Buenos Aires futures eased 1 1/3 to 14 1/2 cents with poor Liverpool demand. Corn and oats opened firm on unsettled weather. Provisions opened firm as traders await farm relief board action and cash sales to industries stay strong in a slowed movement.

United Press Chicago Buenos Aires Liverpool Board of Trade Farm Relief Board

Grain elevator prices for sorted and No 2 hard wheat

Local Wagon Wheat City grain elevators set bids at 1.14 per bushel for sorted wheat and 1.11 per bushel for No 2 hard wheat. The quotes reflect current market values for a regional crop.

City

Fruit and Produce Price List From Chicago Market

A dense historical shopping list reports varied produce prices from Chicago on October 23, with numerous items including apples, berries, citrus, grapes, melons, root vegetables, and other staples. Entries specify box or crate sizes, weights, and per-unit costs for many varieties.

Local Building Permits List for Homes and Garages

A compiled record of building permits including remodeling, garages, furnaces, boilers, and warehouses. Listings show owners such as Krause, W. K. Miller, J. Stack, H. Tipton, J. Wachtel, W. J. Scott, C. A. Ressler, and others, with addresses across Indianapolis areas and project costs ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.

Christian Endeavor Leaders Urge Peace and Citizenship

Dr. Ira Landrith of Chicago, international citizenship superintendent, spoke to Marion county society at the First Presbyterian church urging good citizenship world peace and evangelism. Delegates from Muncie Columbus and Franklin attended with Miss Josephine Snyder presiding. Rev. H. T. Graham led devotions and Elizabeth Cooper introduced Landrith.

Christian Endeavor Ira Landrith Chicago International Christian Endeavor Marion County Society First Presbyterian Church Muncie Columbus Franklin Josephine Snyder H. T. Graham Westminster Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Cooper Landrith

Stockholders meet of White River Railroad Company seeks officers

SPECIAL NOTICE Stockholders annual meeting for election of officers of the White River Railroad Company to be held at the office of Bryan Indianapolis Friday Nov 15 at 5 36 P M A M M VTE Secretary legal notice The Board of Trustees Central State Hospital will receive sealed proposals until Friday Oct 25 at 10 a m for furnishing supplies for November 1929. Proposals will be on file at Statehouse 147 and at the times and places stated.

White River Railroad Company Bryan Indianapolis A. M Board of Trustees The Central State Hospital Spas Statehouse

Annual Meeting and Beech Grove Improvement Notices

Indianapolis Red Cross members to elect twelve directors at 3:30 p.m. on October 30, 1929, in the War Memorial Building Assembly Room. Beech Grove Town Board outlines Improvement Resolution Nos 4A and 3A detailing street paving, grading, and inspection with remonstrance deadlines set for November 4, 1929.

Indianapoli American Red Cross Indianapolis War Memorial Building Meridian Street Ind Beech Grove Indiana C Grove 20Th Street Churchman Road Southern Avenue Boar of Trustees Board of Trustees Harry W. Britton Wares Newcomer L. C. Dukes Lewis E. Marine Marion County

Surnace installation and home services ads

Classified list of home services and sales positions. Surnace installation, fur cleaning, paper hanging, painting, metal work and general repairs offered. Also missing pets and items for sale, and several employment openings with commission opportunities in Indianapolis.

Repairea Doyle Heating Co Paris Atkinson H. W. Argadine Chase Goldstein S. Merid Frank Jackson Sterrett Chester B Ohio

Help Wanted Female on Saleswomen Great Tab or saving device

Classified ad fragment offers female sales help and a cheap patented device. Also lists job seekers and room rentals with multiple addresses and amenities, including elevator operators and various housekeeping roles. Contains names likely misread from nearby ads and urban housing notes with contact hints.

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