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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
6
Chicago wheat magnate James A. Patten defends his role amid claims of market manipulation. He says he does not control prices, cites limited holdings, and notes selling to profit as demand rises. He argues domestic and European buyers shaped the current tight supply and warns of broader consequences.
Bakers raise bread prices in New York City as flour costs climb. With flour up about forty cents per barrel and further rises anticipated, bread may reach seven cents a loaf, hitting poorer quarters hardest. Some bakers now charge six cents, while many say they cannot keep selling at five cents as flour costs surge from six to seven dollars per barrel.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson recalls Joseph as the only man who successfully cornered wheat in biblical times. He explains a true corner requires relentless buying until no more can be bought, leading to a market smash. Pittsburg apology accepted by state officials via Washington after two Chinese men were arrested for selling bonds without a license. French silk plants plan to move to the United States, with $10,000,000 capital, per Jean Duplan. President leases summer home at Woodbury County Beverly, Maine.
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports the legislature approved an amendment to abolish February elections and shift municipal, county, and state terms. City borough and township terms rise to four years while county officers extend from three to four years, with aldermen and justices of the peace up to six. The change aims to reduce election frequency and is seen as favorable.
The Borough of Indiana adopts a tax rate of 9 mills on general fund assessment and 6 mills for sinking fund for the year March 1 1909 to March 1 1910. Allocations specify sinking funds A B C and D with fractions of a mill for bond interest and redemption and a further sinking fund B for a contemplated $40 000 bonded indebtedness for a sewage plant. Adopted unanimously April 12 1909 by Council and approved by the Chief Burgess.
Real estate transfers listed include Joseph W. Clements to Thomas J. Peeler for 1000 dollars and Harry E. Benes to Austin Rankin for 200 dollars. Multiple parcels across Center White Armstrong Conemaugh and other townships noted with varied sums. includes Chev y Chase and Clymer entries. final note cites a New York Press remark on education and natural sense.
Five year old Roxy Bianco son of Mr and Mrs Bianco of Clymer fell into a recently dug water filled pithole on main street yard while playing with a companion. His body was found at the bottom by his father.
A Glen Campbell young miner Glair Conner, aged 19, died a week after a powder explosion injuring him and fellow worker Alvin Smith. The accident happened April 14 while handling a powder can at a coal mine owned by W. H. McCrady. Loss of an eye and severe burns preceded his death as a spark from a miner's lamp ignited the powder.
On a recent Friday in Clymer three serious incidents occurred. Clifford Oakes, 19, was kicked in the right eye by a horse. Richard Grant, 40, lost two fingers after rope entanglement at Welmer mines. A two year old grandson of Samuel Sanderson swallowed carbic acid but survived after prompt stomach pumping. Dr H Ney Prothero treated all patients and they are recovering.
The second annual Pennsylvania State College Butter Contest concluded February 1 with rising interest. C D Mott of Edinburg posted the highest average and a silver cup. ten others shared a prorate fund. Contestants learned judging methods, moisture content, and production notes as studies to improve Pennsylvania butter quality.
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