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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
6
Advert shows Bateen underskirts with full body and flounce priced for Saturday. Amoskeag gingham aprons for two men cut from 9c to 59c. Warranted 10 yard spools of atik thread offered at 4c. Large flower seeds three for 5c. Women’s black silk stockings 19c and white lawn fabrics 40 inches wide at 25c value priced Saturday. Sleeveless garments at 25c value offered.
Evansville April 10 The Spencer county sheriff traveled to Mariah Hill to probe dynamite and bundles of switches found at four businesses including Fred Wagner’s general store and Joseph Jeliy’s blacksmith shop. A post office inspector will assist as alleged night riders from Kentucky threaten local plant beds and warn merchants to comply.
IndianapOLis April 10 Receipts 8400 hogs 1400 cattle and 100 sheep show higher hogs and little change in cattle amid increased supply and poor reports from other markets. Salesmen could not stop a hog price decline with most stock selling about 1 1/2 percent lower than yesterday. Packers were indifferent and trading was slow and close quiet at the decline. Cattle receipts were light with steady demand and little price change though steer demand was weak. Hogs led price declines while cattle showed stability despite weaker steer sales.
Market notes list price ranges for common to choice steers 1300 lbs and up at 6.00 to 6.75 per cwt, good to choice steers 1150 to 1260 lbs around 5.75 to 6.35, and lighter grades 900 to 1100 lbs about 5.00 to 5.50. Heifers and cows priced from 3.00 to 6.00 per cwt, bulls calves and hogs detailed with weights and price bands, including best heavies at 6.10 to 6.50 and sows and pigs around 5.00 to 6.15 per cwt.
A dietary list shows sugar cured hams and bacon prices alongside assorted pork beef and veal items. Birth notices include Grant Owens at 742 Adelaide St and Caylor at 1926 Hovey St among others with newborn girls.
In New York on a buoyant opening, Union Pacific, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, and Reading led stock gains while Erie's issues showed strength. Metal shares rose with Wheat up and Westinghouse gaining 3 1 2 percent, General Electric to 136 after a rise to 133. Government bonds held steady.
A double ceremony was held at 1020 Chadwick Street as Miss Radie McAllister wed William Krieger and her brother Henry McAllister married Miss Iulu Sherrard. Rev A R Miles of Mayer chapel officiated both rites.
A Virginia woman recounts years of dyspepsia and heart symptoms tied to coffee. After stopping coffee and trying Postum, she reports improved digestion and nerves, praising the new beverage as wholesome and pleasant.
In Chicago on April 10 a dynamite bomb exploded in front of H. E. Doose's grocery at 1268 Larrabee Street after Doose refused to meet demands from the black hand. No injuries were reported.
London reports twelve men killed in a gas explosion at the Norton Hill colliery in Somersetshire this morning. The casualty is the sole clear incident among a period filled with commodity notes and market prices.
East Buffalo New York April 10 cattle receipts 125 active and steady veals 25 up. Sheep and lambs receipts 8500 15 lower lambs 5.25 to 8.10 yearlings 7.25 to 7.50 wethers 7 to 7.25 ewes 5.26 to 6.50 mixed sheep 3.75 to 6.50 hogs receipts 8500 slow workers 6.25 to 6.15 pigs 5.50 to 5.65 mixed and heavies 6.45 to 6.50 roughs 5.40 to 5.65.
Pittsburg cattle receipts light to steady with hogs up 5 cents per cwt and cattle price ranges. Chicago Union Stock Yards notes slow hog trade with mixed to heavy prices and cattle, sheep receipts steady with lambs and yearlings priced across ranges.
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