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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1910
Page
9
Receipts today include 1,500 hogs, 200 cattle, and 50 sheep with hogs rising to top $11.00 and most from $10.75 to $10.90, cattle scarce and steady, and lambs not above $9.50. Buffalo and Pittsburgh areas record higher hogs and mixed cattle trends with varying prices.
The curb market shows a crowded, error-filled slate with numerous tickers and mixed quotes. Mentions include Standard Oil, American Tobacco, Nevada Cons, United Copper, Ohio, and British Columbia in a fast moving pricing moment.
Opening-stocks report from Boston lists Arizona Commercial at 19 Nevada Cons 2 Butte Coalition 23 Superior Pittsburg 18 Shoe Machine 69 Franklin 1514 Copper Range 71 Superior Copper 9 with varied early quotes.
The Wagon Market lists Rouse Bros wheat No. 2 red at 81.16, milling sample 1.05 to 1.14, oats straw 7.50 to 8.00, corn 62 0%c, shelled oats 10 48e, wheat straw 80 to 50 7.00, timothy baled 16 to 17, mixed 14 to 16, timothy 16 to 17, with various price ranges for feed commodities.
In New York on April 2 a fair amount of activity appeared at the open and early trading. Hocking Valley preferred rose over a point while Norfolk and Western gained substantially. Hill & Storks and other railroads and industries moved higher after narrow fluctuations as the market reflected a generally firmer tone. Government bonds were heavy and other bonds dull at the close.
New York bank statement shows Clearing House banks average cash reserve of 25.88 in December reserves total 3 533 275 Leas U 8 December 3 548 050 Loans about 9 740 100 Specie decreased to 4 905 200 Legal tenders risen to 2 106 400 Deposits 6 937 000 circulation up 216 700 Actual cash reserve 25 42.
Chicago markets report drought reduced wheat and corn futures with May wheat at 1.14 and July 1.08. Corn May at 61% to 61. Corn and oats show mixed moves while pork and lard futures rise in opening. closing prices show declines in grains and pork. Market activity noted by A W Thomson wire.
Interior grain report shows no bids for corn and mixed grains across multiple carloads. Totals list 35 cars for inspections and 3 cars for out Nos, with specific lots of white and yellow corn and various mixed grains. Weekly figures include wheat, corn, and oats production and stock in store as of April 2, 1910.
A list of produce with varied prices: Apples Grimes Golden at 2.4 per bouz, Wines up and Palen per barrel, Bananas Straight and eight hand, Coconuts per dozen, Cranberries Howes per barrel, Figs Suissan, Malaga Graves, Grapefruit per box, Lemons California Messina, Florida Granges, Navels California per box, Pineapples Cuban, Strawberries per quart at 3 cents.
A long list of produce prices with origins and units. Beets, Brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, cauliflower, cabbage, peppers, lettuce, kale, beans, onions, popcorn, potatoes, seed potatoes, parsnips, rutabagas, rhubarb, radishes, sage, sweet potatoes, shallots, turnips, tomatoes from Florida Illinois Wisconsin and other regions. Prices per bushel, crate, bunch, dozen, or crate vary by item.
Sugar cured hams at 20c and 18 percent, English style hams at 20c, boiled hams 27 14 at 20c. Breakfast bacon 25 44 cents, sugar cured clear 18 percent. Smoked bacon 18 18 1/2 cents. Shoulders 16 17c. Sliced basalts bacon 25 30c. Lard 16c. Sausage, fresh pork loins 17 19c. Fresh beef carcasses 10 12c. Veal carcasses 14 15c. Lambs 18c.
Post office receipts in Indianapolis show an 18 percent gain over the prior year for last month. Stamp sales and other transactions totaled $114,338, reflecting improved postal activity in the city.
A fragment list shows coal prices across different types and origins. Prices cover anthracite and Pocahontas varieties, lump and egg grades, along with fees for delivery, chute, and cellar storage. Named places include Ohio Jackson Kanawha and Blossburg with multiple price points and packaging charges.
A New Jersey girl, living in Elizabeth, accuses Albert Wolter of insult and near violence after seeking work at his New York home. Inspector Titus notes many similar lures near New York. Wolter's key alibi witness retracted, undermining his defense for Ruth Wheeler's murder.
Americus of Baltimore remained in serious condition after a 38 minute bout with Mahmout the Bulgarian. Police intervened to stop the fight as spectator tensions rose and heavyweight Shad Link confronted Mahmout briefly. Americus endured a toe hold and leg pressure, with fears of permanent injury.
Robert W. Patterson president of the Chicago Tribune company and editor in chief died suddenly at the Bellevue Stratford Philadelphia after a two day illness. Half an hour earlier his mother Mrs Julia A Satterson died in Chicago, each unaware of the other's illness.
J N Helms a druggist on North Linoia street pleaded guilty before Justice Hutchinson to selling adulterated maple sugar to Bert W Cohn. He was fined 50 dollars and costs in a Pure Food case brought by Commissioner Barnard.
A joint miners and operators conference in Chicago on April 11 aims to end the strike. Illinois mines may not resume until May 1, as wage talks stall over five cent per ton increases and shot firer costs. Indiana expects 18,000 workers back within a week or ten days, with others to follow.
Announcement from Butler County Pennsylvania Cumberland Maryland and the Pittsburgh Buffalo Coal Co notes show wage boosts. Butler notices grant five cents a ton across union and nonunion workings Cumberland posts five percent rise Pittsburg Buffalo Coal at White Rock Mon es posts four percent increase in wages.
United Mine Workers officials expect a quick settlement to the strike. Statistician A Smith says a settlement within days is likely as operators in Cambridge City district agree to meet demands in writing. Brazil district operators also agreed to pay demands, with Illinois operators expected to follow. Terre Haute will host a joint Indiana conference. President T L Lewis is traveling between Belleville and headquarters, guiding union proceedings.
Washington officials report Japanese agents in Manila bribed a soldier to obtain plans and photos of Corregidor fortifications. No existing federal law covers this, prompting talks of new legislation to address espionage by Japan in the Philippines. The episode strains US Japan relations and could affect public opinion.
Democrats rail against Republicans for voting to sustain the Payne Aldrich tariff as April Fool’s day parliamentary tricks unfold in the House. Rep Fitzgerald moves to repeal the tariff. the appeal is tabled with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing. Rep Crumpacker and Rep Barnard depart for Indiana amid a booming Indianapolis building and trade period as permits set new records and clearance accounts rise.
The city saw March real estate transfers total 1 812 051 dollars, about 20 009 higher than last March. A record 1 000 properties changed hands, with many small sales and few above five figures, while the first quarter totaled 5 805 271 dollars versus 5 235 413 last year. The peak day was March 25 with 157 931 dollars in receipts.
Birth announcements list multiple couples with addresses and newborn genders including Ingalls Weise Joss Amdur Phillips Cesnik Nichols McKinly Qualiza Uhrig Messe Saurensy Bennett Sullivan McDonald Banister. Deaths include Willis Varley Beasley Tucker Farmer Hardiman Richardson Bennett Behage Turner Haynes. Marriages note four couples. Building permits show homes and repairs for Jennings Bros Jackson Bohmann Batson Sheldon Muckford Lee and others with locations and values.
National league umpires will gather in New York on Monday to receive guidance from Thomas J. Lynch, the retired arbitrator and president of the former association.
Indiana University baseball players continue outdoor practice in Bloomington despite Easter vacation. The squad, after sweeping the scrubs and Bloomington high school teams, posted solid form with Winters and Jones and Lewis and Nussell as battery pairs in recent scrimmages.
New York April 2 The former world featherweight champion Young Corbett will receive a fund raiser at a Broadway theater on May 1 to help him with his finances. The event is organized to assist Corbett as he seeks money.
Former Vice President C. W. Fairbanks may address the Republican state convention in Indianapolis with Senator Beveridge as chairman. The event plans call for 1,745 delegates, a brief program, and tariff focus as Fairbanks's address precedes state ticket nominations.
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