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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
5
Indianapolis April 28 hog receipts 4,500 and cattle 1,350 with sheep 100, showing declines from last week and year. Hogs sold actively with a 10 cent price rise. most hog lots brought 7.20 to 7.59. Cattle supplies were small and prices strong to 10 cents higher. calves also rose. Sheep arrivals were light with no price change. lambs sold 5.00 to 7.00 and clipped sheep reached high levels.
New York April 23 The stock market opened with broad strength as first prices rose above the previous close. Wickel-Plate at 56, Steel common up 12, Reading down slightly, London volume 29,000 shares. Wheat and corn declines influenced the bull side, while government bonds held firm.
Pittsburg market reports cattle hogs and sheep receipts for the day. Prices range for cattle from common at 4.40 to 6.60 and fat cows from 2.00 to 4.50. hogs steady to higher with heavy yorkers 7.60 to 7.75. sheep and calves show steady demand with prime wethers 5.00 to 5.20 and veal calves 5.00 to 7.50.
East Buffalo New York April 23 cattle receipts 2 000 active and firm prime steers 6 10 to 6 75 butchers steers 6 00 to 6 00 heifers receipts 1 300 active higher call to choice 75 to 85 sheep receipts 5 000 active higher clipped lambs 4 00 to 7 50 yearlings 6 00 to 6 65 sheep 3 00 to 5 40 hogs receipts 4 250 active higher Yorkers 7 60 to 7 85 pigs 7 60 to 7 30 heavy 7 15 mixed 7 85 roughs 6 00 to 6 15 sows 5 20 to 6 00
Cincinnati April 23 hogs receipts 3,349 market closed easy and slow. Cattle receipts 1,076 market quiet and weak to 10c lower bulls barely steady to a shade lower calves generally steady 5.50 to 7.00, extra 7.25. Sheep receipts 397 market steady.
Receipts on April 3 total 14 000 hogs with prices from 6 00 to 7 20 per cwt and pigs 6 15 to 6 80. Cattle receipts around 1 000 with beef steers from 4 75 to 6 90 and cows 2 50 to 5 00. Sheep receipts 000 with lambs 4 50 to 8 10 and overall strong market tone.
The report lists wheat and corn bids with multiple grades and prices in cents per bushel, plus oats and hay values. It notes inspection results and totals by cargo: 5 cars wheat, 13 cars corn, 31/2 cars oats, and various sample lots.
Elks Lodge rehearsals for English's production of Careless Cupid unfold with male and female leads practicing twice daily. The yacht Mystic set, deck chairs, and stage lighting come together as cast members, including Charlotte Levy and Nona Earhart, prepare for a Thursday to Saturday show and Monday seat sales.
Financial summary showing cash on hand April 1 1908 water rates and city fire protection revenues from Indianapolis and Woodruff Place rents and other income totaling 639 778 78. Expenditures list major items including interest real estate salaries wages and operations totaling 756 877 54 with cash on hand March 1 1909 and seal confirming authenticity.
April B A reports Jack the Hugger, who attacked about a dozen factory girls in Long Island City, was chased two miles by the girls and captured with help from several men. Fearing witnesses’ detention, the men released him. three girls then seized him and took him to the police court. He claimed to be Charles Jenssen of Long Island City.
Irvine Kentucky April 22 The jury for Beech Hargis murder trial is complete. Eight jurors hail from Madison county and four from Estill county.
Toledo market notes show wheat cash $1.40 and May $1.37, July $1.12 5, September $1.0545. Corn cash aunc May 70 5 or 70 5 and July 67 5, September 66 5. Ry e 89 cents. Cloverseed December October 8.45 8.555. Timothy 1.89.
An ad listing various goods from Indianapolis Produce shows offerings including butter poultry and fresh items. The readable portion names produce categories and suppliers in a compact market notice style.
Mrs. Sarah E. Thompson, 71, famous for leading Union cavalry to Gen John T Morgan’s hiding place during the Civil War, died at Casualty Hospital after a street car collision that fractured her skull and caused other injuries. She had been listed as a soldier on pension rolls.
In St. Paul on April 2 the American Association opener saw Minneapolis defeat St. Paul 1 to 0. Hall and Oberlin pitched well for their teams as Minneapolis scored on two singles and a fielder's choice in the second inning.
Reported Chicago cash grain prices show No. 2 red wheat at about 1.35 dollars and various other grades ranging from No. 3 red to spring wheats. Corn values for No. 2 and No. 3 cash show mixed quotes with reference to yellow and white corn types. a portion of data appears garbled.
Lieut. Albert N. Brunsell of the First Brigade Marines was found dead behind his quarters at Olangapo with his throat cut. Authorities consider murder and possible suicide theories. Brunsell, from Idaho, joined the marine corps in February 1900 after passing a captaincy promotion exam.
George R. Benton, represented by William E. Kelley, files for divorce from Usedg W. Benton, owner of the Linden hotel. Judge Leathers previously refused a divorce. new suit cites cruel treatment and alleged infidelity. Marriage dated March 1 and separation noted March 6 of the current year.
New York April 23 The federal grand jury was told by District Attorney Wise and aides that evidence on a large smuggling scheme has defrauded the government of millions in duties. The case reportedly involves importers society women and customs employees with ties to a trunk based smuggling system linked to well known travelers. Former silk importer Austin F Montange who served time for smuggling aided the inquiry.
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