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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
12
Chicago markets show wheat opening steady then slipping under heavy December sales by earning brokers. Prices fall a full cent before any rally as open and close figures are listed for September December and May contracts across wheat corn oats pork and lard with mixed movement and several quotes not tracked.
James R. Shepherd of the Indianapolis Traction Terminal company collapsed from heat at the W Washington Street car barns on Monday. He was conveyed to his home at 3115 W Washington Street by Surgeon Taylor in the dispensary ambulance.
City Grain prices show various bids for wheat and corn with mixed through billing notes and bids across multiple grades. Chicago Union Stock Yards reports on August 17 with livestock receipts and price ranges for hogs, cattle, and sheep, noting higher hogs and lower cattle and sheep.
The Wagon Market advertises oats and timothy hay prices at 130 Kentucky Ave. New shelled oats 50 to 62 cents per bushel. Sheaf oats 9 to 10 dollars. Old shelled oats 16 to 19 cents. Timothy hay prices range from 10 to 12 dollars for various grades. Clover seed priced at 7 to 8 dollars.
August 17 at Indianapolis stockyards shows receipts of 1500 hogs 850 cattle 200 sheep with irregular hog bids top at 7.00 while most hogs sold 5.30 to 6.80. Cattle trading quiet with steady close to last week and sheep lambs mixed with lambs strong and sheep barely steady. detailed ranges provided for steers cows heifers bulls calves and hog classes including weights and price bands. Representatives list notes varied offerings and market activity for buyers and sellers.
New York markets opened strong amid optimistic tone despite Thomas W Lawson threats. Smelters and Rock Island issues gained. Bay State Gas led South Market activity with heavy volume. Wheat and corn quotes varied, oats firm, hay scarce. inspections show substantial grain deliveries and rail car totals amid cheap money and anticipated near term advance.
A county jail prisoner, identifying as colored, appeals to Prosecutor Hooton offering political help in return for remittance of jail days or a fine. He cites Mr Knox as a reference and opens with a religious line. The letter hints the man could not assist politics while jailed before election day and seeks clemency if days cannot be remitted.
The Gie Falls Holiness association at New Albany concluded its twenty-first annual camp meeting. Elected were President Dr. M. F. Gervish Seymour Vice President George Green Jeffersonville Secretary and Treasurer Emmett E. McPheeters New Albany Superintendent Rev. Robert B. Norton New Albany Directors H J Martin New Albany J D James Louisville W J Hart Westfield New Jersey Next year’s meetings are set for August 5 to 11.
Pittsburg Pa cattle receipts 150 loads with mixed prices for prime to fresh cows and heifers. Hogs receipts 30 loads with prices up to 7.15 for heavy and medium and 5.25 to 6.50 for pigs. East Buffalo NY reports 3750 cattle and 1292 hogs with steers to 6.50, heifers to 6.00, and hogs up to 7.13 for heavy. Sheep receipts 5000 with lambs to 6.35 and yearlings to 6.00.
William Smith, owner of a so called blind tiger and noted desperado, was shot and killed yesterday in Borden Springs Alabama. Will Chandler surrendered to authorities after the deadly confrontation.
Jack McCarty and John Wheeler robbed Charles Culbertson on Warman avenue using a pistol. Culbertson, calm, offered a small amount of money. the robbers left with 49 cents. Earlier they held up Mrs Hall and son Ed Halk at Belmont and Washington, firing when money was lacking. Officers halted them at Addison and Washington before another attempted holdup. Both men confessed, saying they aimed to fund a trip to St. Louis.
The Edwin Ray M F E church board meets Tuesday at 8 p m in the church lecture room. The W H M society gathers Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Green at 118 Woodlawn. A ladies meeting with Mrs Proh at 935 Spruce street is Tuesday 2 30 p m for prayer and devotion. A congregation meeting is planned next Sunday. all families urged to attend. Mrs Y T Whallon to sing at night service. Bliss Native Herbs 255 W Weehington street.
A “Committee of Citizens” sends information on gambling and alleged dens to officials in Indianapolis. Judge Pritchard received a list of locations and handed it to Prosecutor Hooton despite it being anonymous. Police, the mayor, Public Safety, and the prosecutor have since received copies of the communication. The list suggests that well known “Stag Club” entries may have returned discreetly.
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon returned from Porto Rico aboard the San Juan to adjust church versus insular government property differences. He will urge Congress to appropriate funds to reimburse the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico for property taken from them.
The grand jury resumed work Monday and will continue in session for about four fever days to dispose of jail cases. About nine cases remain to be resolved. They are instructed to adjourn when through with the existing grist, reporting for final dismissal August 31.
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