davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
SELL CORN FOR SLIP
Cash Grain Way Above Market-Put
Ban on Futures.

Chicago, July Gully corn is the
latest grain future to be removed from
the realm of speculation.
That future was under a maximum
price of S1.65 a bushel today as the
result of action by the Chicago board
of trade late yesterday.
The drastic order. it was said. was
caused by competition of distillers to
corner the visible supply of corn. in
the belief the government will prohib-
1t its use except for food after July
IS: war conditions and shortage of
freight cars.
July corn sold yesterday at $1.52 u .
within II cent of the highest figure
IN the crop made June IA, when ira d =
ing in May corn was stopped by Off
cial action. Cash corn sold at $1.79
to $1.S2, the highest figure ever
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
ANOTHER GOULD WEEDS
George j., Jr.. Follows Kingdoms
Pace and y. Y. Society Clasps.

New York, July 6.-Society threw
up its hands and gasped in astonish-
ment today at the news of the I'M
expected marriage in Philadelphia of
George J. Gould, jr., and Miss Laura
NJ Carter of Ardena. n. J. When
Kingdom Gould was quietly married
this week, society was astonished and
no more so than the Gould family.
Then, while the event was still a
source of much interest among
friends of the family, came the unex-
pected marriage of George J. Gould, jr.
Following their marriage. Gould and
his bride went to the latter's home in
Ardena.
Gould would have nothing to say
about the wedding, but his bride de-
clared that the Gould family was
aware that the event was planned.
Mrs. Gould, jr., is the daughter of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
Existence Without u. S. I'm
ports Near Impossible.
Crops Poor, Supplies Almost
Exhausted in Sweden.
AUTO TIRES ARE $500 APIECE
Some Factories Will Be Shut
OFF From Raw Materials.
officially Deny Imports From
U. 5. Are Sent to Germany.

Stockholm, July G.-Washington
dispatches of the last few days fore
casting the sharpest Limitation or
possible discontinuance of all ex-
ports to neutrals caused anxiety in
government circles and among the
people generally. The situation is al
ready grave and the prospect pictured
by the news from America readers is
still more disquieting.
Crops are likely to be below the
average. Manufacturers of various
lines are closed by lack of raw ma
terial. Others cannot maintain pro-
duction much longer. Petroleum is
nearing exhaustion. Automobile tires
bring $500 apiece.
The cost of living is steadily increas-
ing. The stocks of coffee in the king
dom will be exhausted in a month.
Long lines of people standing outside
the stores waiting to buy coffee may
already be seen. The government al
ready has taken extraordinary meas
ures to deal with the extensive en-
ployment which is considered newt
able if the war lasts another winter
and it becomes impossible to import
needed commodities.
Sweden Consumes Imports.
In view of the assertions in some
quarters that Sweden's imports are
not Intenueu 5olely lOr oWeulSl CoH
sumption. the Associated Press asked
Herr E. B. Trolle. formerly minister
of foreign affairs and now president
of the government war trade commits
sion, for a statement. He said
"Official statistics of Sweden's i'm
portations for 1916, which now are
nearly complete. demonstrate conclu
sively the absolute erroneousnes of as
sertions that we are bringing in
American products for the purpose
of passing them on to the central
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
CALL SIGNAL CORPS
Entire Officers Reserve to Colors-
125 Ordered to Fort LeavenWorth.

Washington, July 6.-Virtually the
entire strength of the signal officers
reserve corps has been ordered out
for about thirteen weeks of training
at posts where battalions of the regu-
lar army signal corps now are being
organized. OF the ASS reserve Off
GERS called out, $50 go to Monmouth
Park, N. j.; 125 to Fort Leavenworth,
Kan; SO to Leon Springs, Texas. and
60 to Monterey Calf.
Captain Capart, signal officer on
the staff of General Petain, the
French commander-in-chi on sick
leave, at his own request, has been
assigned to the office of Brigadier
General Squier, chief signal officer of
the United States army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
T0DAY'c MARKET REPORTS

Chicago July 6.-WHEAT-Wheat
assembled with corn. The July option espe-
ciaIly showed strength but business con-
tinued to have but little volume. After
opening 1c to 2@c higher, with July at
S2.10 and September at $1914@192, fur
Their gains were made that carried July
to S2.19.
Reports were current that recent frost in
Canada had caused losses and that the crop
outlook in the Dakotas and Minnesota was
less promising than of late, but the mar
ket here receded when corn turned down
net higher with July at $2.12 and Sept.
CORN-Attempts to curb high prices by
stopping all trade in the July delivery on
buy the September option and other dis
tant deliveries. The consequence was
fresh jump in values to new high record
levels for the season. Scarcity of offerings
caused the advance to be rapid, with no
sign of halt until the market was up &c
from yesterdays finish, a rise of Sc since
the close on Monday. Reports of urgent
export and distillery demand and of viz
tual exhaustion of country reserve supp
plies did much to stir up bullish sentf-
ment. Opening prices, which ranged 1sc
s155!4 to $1.57 and December at s1.151A to
$1,16A. were followed by slight reaction
and then a sharp general upturn.
that from In
market led to, a decided setback. The
close was weak at the same as yester-
days finish to 1ssc lower, with September
81 say to $1.547s and December $1141a to
OATS-Oats were ffrmer at first on ac-
count of seaboard buying. Later, how
ever, leading firms turned to the selling
side.
PROvISIONS-Provisi reflected the
advance in corn. 1t was said too, that
shipping call for ribs had improved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Kansas City. July rket
close July, $2.12: Sept. S1.91.
.CoRN-.July: S1!3A; Sept. $1.531s Dec,
S1135s; May. S1.131s
Kansas city, July 6.-wHEAT-Cash
Market steady. No. ,, hard. $2.3Od2 :. a31a
No. 3, S220Gl2;33; No. ., red, S2.05@2.10 ;
CORN-Market lie up. No. ., mixed.
S1761a@1771a; No. 3, $1.7GM1.76h No. 2,
low, 81 774@1. TsA: No. 3, $1.77dk.
OATS-Market steady to 1ac off No. ?,
white, 151a@Ifc: No. ., mixed, 72G73c.
aRYE-S1. 956l2.00
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-S3. 53Cdl3 63.
HAY-Market steady. Choice timothy,
$1600@1I.00: choice prairie, $1s.O0@19.50
choice alfalfa. S21 90.
SHORTS-$2. 00M215,
Wheat receipts CO Gals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
STILL QUIZ COCCHI
Italian Attorney in Rome Acting for
n. Y. District Attorney.

Rome, Thursday, July 5.-Emanuele
Elmo. an Italian lawyer. who on be-
half of the district attorney of New
York is investigating the case of AL
fredo Cochi, murderer of Ruth Cruger,
sent a telegraphic report to New York
after an interview with Signor Sacchi,
minister of justice.
Signor Elmo explained the impos-
sibility under the Italian law of in
terrogating the prisoner but said all
facilities had been granted for pursu-
ing such an investigation thru Judge
Zocconi, who is in charge of the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Kansas City, July 6-HOGS-Hog re-
ceipts 1000; market SC higher. Bulk. $3.50
@159o; heavy, s15.s5d 1900; packers and
butchers, S15.50@15.90; light, $15.00Q 1850 ::
pigs. $1300@14.00.
CATTLE-Cattle receipts 1000, including
600 southerns. Market steady. Prime fed
steers, S12.50@ $40; dressed beef steers.
S9.50@ 1928; western steers. $4,000 H. % ::
southern steers, Sc T5@ 200: COWS. $3.50
1000; heifers. SI.50M1 2.15: stockers and
feeders, S6.50@ 1859; bulls, $6.00@S $50 !;
calves, $1,000 1915.
SHEEP-Sheep receipts 1000; market
steady. Lambs, S15.00@ 1000: yearlings,
$1,000 90; wethers. SS.50M9.30; ewes,
$S.00@9.25; stockers and feeders, $1,000
1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
CARRIES AGE LIGHTLY
John r. Mulvane Celebrates $40
Birthday Anniversary Today.

John r. Mulvahe. veteran Topeka
banker and capitalist, today cele-
brates his eighty-second birthday.
Mr.. Mulvane. president of the Bank
of Topeka, and one of the foremost
business men of Kansas, goes to his
office every morning, and does a days
work as when in 1868 he came to To-
peka and commenced his career as
one of the we'll known financiers of
the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
SLACKERS GO TO JAIL

Freeport, Ill. July 6.-Judge Landis
this afternoon sentenced seventy
eight of the Rockford, Ill, slackers to
serve one year and one day in the
house OF correction, Chicago, at hard
labor. Two were sentenced to thirty
days and another ninety days. The
men will be required to register.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Carter. who died
when she was a child. Since that time
she has been living with an aunt and
uncle.
Mrs. Gould is said to be moderately
wealthy. She is said to have been a
frequent visitor at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Gould, sr., at Georgian
Court, Lakewood. n. j.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Chicago July 6.-BUTTER-Market
higher Creamery. 32d37c
EGGS-Egg- receipts ,575 cases. mar
ket unchanged.
POTATOES-Market lower. Receipts 20
cars: Arkansas and Oklahoma. S2.10@2. 40
California. $2.00@2.35; Virginia, barrels,
$6.00@650.
POULTRY-Alive unsettled. Fowls, zoe
springs 22M2Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
FARM Frs WIFE HURT
Manhattan Woman. Husband and Two
Children in Wrecked Motor.

Manhattan, Kan, July 6.-Mrs.
Mary Boots, wife of an Allen county
farmer, suffered conclusion of the
brain and her husband and two chill
dren were slightly injured when the
motor car in which they were riding
was struck and overturned by a
street car at a street intersection here
Thursday. 1t is believed Mrs. Boots
will racnVar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

New York, July 6.-BUTTER-Market
firm. Receipts 1896. Creamery, higher
EGGS-Market irregular. Fresh gathered
extras. 37@3Sc.
CHEESE-Market firm. State fresh spe-
ciaIs. 24@Ac.
POULTRS-Dressed dull. Chickens. 2O@
o6c.
POULTRY-Alive market weak. No prices
quoted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Chicago, July 6.-HOGS-Hog receipts
10000; market slow. sc above yesterday $
average Bulk, $1,000 1885; light, $3.50
ais 20; mixed, $14.650 1900; heavy, 81 l.55
M16O5; rough, S1+.55G 14.75; pigs, s11.00M
425
steady. Native beef cattle, SS.30d II so ::
stockers and feeders, $6.30d950: cows and
heifers. S5.406I1 calves, S10.00Q 14.J0.
SHEEP-Sheep receipts 5000; market
firm. Wethers, S775@ HOO; lambs, $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

est features at advances of one to almost
five points included Chandler, Studeba ker
aud General Motors. Baldwin Locomotive,
Industrial Alcohol, Mexican Petroleum, Ma
rine preferred, Crucible Steel. Peoples Gas
and Tobacco products. United States
steel gained only fraction. Beet Sugar,
United Fruit and the coppers were back
ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
Chicago Grain and Pork Market.

Chicago, July ENTERTAINERS close.
July. $212: Sept, S1.92.
CORN-Sept., $1.5413@Ts; Dec, $1145s@
q: Dec, 56Hc.
PoRK1July, s4o1O; Sept. s3o,s5.
LARD-July. S21 OF: Sept. S21.35.
SHORT RIBS-July, $21.62; Sept, $21 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

New York, July 6-SCGAR-Raw sugar
market steady. centrifugal. 1888 molasses,
$5.45: refined steady; fine granulated,
81 50mS.00.
Sugar futures after showing slight losses
ering and buying by commission houses.
At noon prices were four TO five points
higher
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Shorn lamhs and sheep &c under above
prices. Positively cannot sheep or
lambs unless fat
Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by ]. Il. Billiard. corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis ST.
Topeka. Kansas. July 9.
CORN-s1.6G
OATS-G5c
Topeka Hay Market.
FURNISHED by T. A Beck, 212-214 L. 9th,
Topeka. Kansas, July 6.
PRAIRIE HAY-S1s.OO.
Al EAJ.EA--S1S.00l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

and under 22c: old roosters. 13c; STACY
young ROSTERS. 13c.
EtitIS-29c.
Eggs are retailing in Topeka sc dozen
Butter from 35040c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
TO WIPE OUT BOARD
Advisory Committee Defense Council
Under Fire in Congress.

\ Washington, July 6.-The expected
deterpined effort to wipe out or re-
strict the advisory committee of the
council of national defense has been
started in congress.
With such senators Z Mcclellan.
Vardaman and Reed opposed to the
body. there is talk of repeating the law
creating the council and Some congress
people say that unless the opposition
to the commission is curbed. there will
be a congressional investigation and
possibly a scandal airing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Kansas City. July 6.-BUTTER-Cream-
ing. 3014c.
EGGS-Firsts, 81 1ac
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 13c; hens, lie; :,
hroilecS &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

The death rate among American miners
from accidents last year was the lowest in
IS years. Safety First :"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka. Kan, for the twenty four hours
ending at a. m. Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent and Madison-l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
TOPEKA MARKET REPORT.

FURNISHED by w. A. Gilchrist. 626 Quincy
Street,
Topeka. Kansas. July g.
PRAIRIE rAY-S15 90.
ALFAEFA-S20.0o
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Over $300,000000 was paid in New York
during 1916 for ice cream, which was over
twice as much as the and 10 cent stores
took in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
The Strap

The strap is high grade,
genuine leather, broad pro-
tector about the wrist, secure
buckle fastener. This is the
most practical, comfortable
wrist strap offered today, no
slipping, easily adjusted to,
the wrist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

Kansas City, July 6.-CATTLE-CattIe
receipts today 500 head. Market steady
to strongf
HOGSEHog receipts 1000 head. Market
sc higher. Bulk of sales, $15.10@i5-S5 A;
top. $1,000
sHEEP-sheep receipts today 1000 head.
Market steady. Lambs, S15.50; ewes, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
Kansas City Live stock Sales.

1.-THE following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yard. Kansas city. and
reported over long distance telephone dI-
rect TO the State Journal by Cay Robin
son & Co. live stock commission mer-
chautsl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

HENS-315 lbs and over. lie: under 81
lbs, lie; broilers, Ia to lbs. 25c. lbs,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

fThe range of prices on grain futures on
the Kansas City Board of Trade as re-
ported by the Topeka Board of Trade.b
o4S Kansas City, July G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06
The Movement

The movement of the
kitchener Military watch is
made by the famous Illinois
Springfield Watch Company.
1t is made in two models
either II or II JEWEL
movements. fully and accu-
rately regulated, thin model,
pendant set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

(The range OF prices on grain futures on
the Chicago Board of Trade as reported
by the Topeka Board of Trade)
Chicago. July 6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-06

THE Kitchener" can be
furnished in either nickel or
gunmetal finish case. 1t is
especially designed to insure
durability, protection for the
movement and absolute COM
fort to the wearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-06
SUBMARINE BASE
Contract Let to Washington Concern
 for S80O,0Oo.

The R. H. Arnold company of Wash ington, D. C., which has contract amounting to. about $s00,00 for con struction work at the submarine base, is finding difficulty in obtaining as many laborers as are required. J. Goldstein, manager for the company, said that there are about 75 men working, and he would be glad to give employment to twice that number if he could.
 MT. Goldstein stated that this sub marine base is going to be city in itself when everything there is com pleted. He is of the opinion that New London is not fully aware of the inn nensity of this project. That there is something doing in New London and vicinity in the building trades is very evident. and so much so that one of the national organizers of one of the national organizers of one of the big labor unions has been sent for from as far away as Minneapolis to come to New London and look after the men of the union.
 Mfr. Goldstein says that the govern ment is now running a work train daily between New London and the base and that the government is going to put on a steamboat to ply up and down the river large enough to ac-
 ommodate 400. The war. department has selected New London in prefer ence to, certain other Atlantic ports for greater development.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-06
w. C. T. U. MEETING
Mrs. Arthur F. Wyman Presides as
 President for the First Time.

The November meeting of the ". C T. U. was held Monday afternoon at their headquarters, with a good sized attendance to greet their new president Mrs. Arthur r. <Wyman. The president called the meeting to order shortly after 3 o'clock and the service opened with prayer and sing ing.
 The secretary, Mrs. II. r. Palmer, gave an interesting report of the De- tober meeting, which was d conlbi- nation of the annual and a pa-lor nleetinS.
 The treasurer. Mrs. $. II. Mead, gave q very encouraging 1seport of the fi- nancial standing of the union.
 Mrs. J. J. Fields gave a brief re- port of the state convention recently held at Middletown. This years con vention was of unusual interest as the usual reports were emitted, and in stead were the head lines, A Glimpse Into the Future, Looking Forward, What More Can We Do For the Chill dren? Is It Better Further On? Each superintendent told what should be done, instead of what had been. The presidents, Mrs. C.. B. Buell's, address was. very interesting and inspiring,
 The entire convention rung with pa triotism and at every session some step was taken to prove the love and loyalty of the white ribboners to their country.
 Mrs. Wyn1an spoke of the import snce of taking the state and national papers, and urged all onsubscribers to take them. sseTen names were given for The White Ribbon Banner and one for the Union Signal, She spoke about doing work Cor the sol diers and sailors. and "Wednesday af- ternoon at o'clock, all members are invited to her home. 130 Washington street, to work for that department. Mrs. F. [. Lathrop reported that Mrs. George H. Strouse sent an invitation for the ladies to hold parlor meet ing at her home. and one is to be planned in the near future.
 Plans were idiscussed to have a food or rummage sale, but no action taken. Several spoke of the loss, of one of their old members. Mrs. Lucy Forbes who was faithful, until her health Prevented her from attend gng. bat Salways retained her mem fbershifN ahd interest
 Twelve James were added to tha
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-06
BUILDING AND BUSINESS.
Bank CIearinss and Building Make
 Unsatisfactory Showing.

\ very pronounced slump in the exchanges of the Hartford. Spring field and Holyoke clearing houses is shown by the figures for the past week, a falling off in Hartford of 31.3 per cent; Springfield, 14 per while the decrease in New Haven is only fractional.
 The volume of real estate transac- tions for the past week shows a ma terial shinkage from the high record made a year ago in the last week of October. Sales in the towns re- ported in The Commercial Record for tke period mentioned numbered 425, against 58S last year. Mortgage loans amounted to $7I9,616, compared with s1.537, ,672 a year ago.
 Six new interpretations were re- rorted in this state for the past week, with authorized capital stock of $132,- coo. The record compares favorably with the corresponding period of sev- eral previous years with the exception with authorized capital of ..6, ,436 900, were reported.
 The record Of bankruptcy petitions filed for the week varies but little from the figures for the like week of 1916, four petitions in bankruptcy for the week with assets of s4,601 and liabilities of s1o.361, comparing with five petitions a year ago, with assets of s3.447 and liabilities of s14,1s1.
 Building permits granted in the ci- ties of New Haven. Hartford. Bridge rort. Waterbury New Britain an1 Stamford indicate the present down
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-06

modern players Elnaan and Fritz Kreisler stand at the head.
 Among those pianists whom the speaker had heard were Jaell, Ruben- stein, most impressive player, Tal- yer, Won Bulow, whose: execution was faultless, Gabrilowvitch,' -- Hoffman, Theresa Carreno and Paderewski, who stands without a peer. an interpreter Chopin, the acknowledged king of pianists. -..
 General Aiken's second group of musical memories was composed of fingered in his memory. He recalled scene. in St. Peter's in Rome in the year 1854, one day in May, ,when new saint was placed in the calendar monies attendant on the. occasion.
 The first singer: of note he recalled was Mime. Henrietta Sontag, Won derful coiorature. soprano, then the majestic Alboni and Parepa Rosa. There followed Clara Louise Kellogg, Patti, who excelled in purity of tone, certinty of note with wonderful com mand of her flexible voice. Christine Nelson, of noble presence and voice, Maturnas, the superb Lilii Lehman and the more modern singers fol- lowed :.-t
 In speaking of .Jenny Lind, who was called the Queen of Song Gen eraI Aiken alluded to her. wonderful d:ence, her sweet spirit which added to the spell of her sons..
 In closing he recited one. of the va rious speeches of welcome she was said to have greeted her audiences with, giving to 1t much of tEe quaint ness which the original doubtless r,as- sessed. s.- .-.,..-.. =,
 The programme was arranged by, and was in the hands Of Mrs. Charles Haskell. The president, Rev. J. H. SeIden, announced that the gift of s100 from an unnamed friend had been invested in a Liberty Bond with the future prospect of some delightful plan of work being accomplished by it.