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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
Meats and lard fall under sugar cured and English styles with prices listed for hams bacon and pork. Fresh pork loins fresh hams and dry salt pork appear with varied percentages. Timothy clover hay oats and straw are priced with wheat and corn figures noted at 72 75 shelter data and street references.
Wheat and grain futures show a quiet start in Chicago with sparse orders from traders and commissions. Opening quotes place wheat at 93 1/2 cents for December while corn and oats shift modestly. pork and lard edge higher for January contracts amid a slow session.
The Indianapolis grain market shows bids for wheat and corn varieties with No. 2 red wheat at 85 percent and 1.00 dollar for August and September, while corn prices range from 69c to 70c for various white and mixed grades. Inspections detail car counts for wheat, corn, rye, and hay, totaling 12 cars in for wheat and 11 in for corn, plus 2 cars of timothy hay and 6 cars out in mixed lots.
Gerald M. Goins faced a 60 day workhouse sentence and a $100 fine after being charged with neglecting his four children. Mrs. Goins, the complainant, had worked for weeks to support the family, according to Judge Stubbs who delivered the Friday morning ruling.
New York August 7 There was a radical shift in opening prices with little selling pressure and noticeable covering pushing stocks higher. Harriman issues led gains as Southern Pacific rose near 3 points to 138½, Union Pacific up about 1½, and New York Central and others showing significant early strength. By the end of the first hour the market remained firm with many stocks advancing, though some late pressure cooled gains. Government bonds remained unchanged with others irregular.
City listings show births at multiple addresses including 602 W Maryland St and 3228 W Eastern Ave with a mix of boys and girls. Deaths include Heronne Detckeler 80 apoplexy and Martha Hudson 11 months acute enteritis among others. marriages listed for several couples. multiple residence and property remodeling notices follow.
Receipts today total 7400 hogs 2300 cattle and 1150 sheep with fewer hogs yet cattle and sheep up from a week ago. Demand fair from outside buyers and a 5 to 10 cent price drop. Top hogs $8.10 bulk at $8.00 to $8.03. Cattle steady for good to choice, weaker for other grades. calves strong. Lambs mostly $6.00 to $7.00, sheep $2.00 to $4.00. Other yards report mixed but generally steady to lower trends in hogs and cattle with sheep stronger in some runs.
Building permits issued for J. Barnhill additions at Southeastern and Keystone for 260 dollars. J. B. Sims houses at St. Peter and Woodlawn for 1 dollar. Kate E. Dugan remodels 1240 Lexington for 800 dollars. Richard Miller repairs 1106 West for 370 dollars. Furnas Company smoke consumer at Eleventh and Cornell for 170 dollars. German Bealty Co. house at King near ElVarnet Gardrock repairs 1625 27 Warner. Sa Market for 490 dollars.
About 250 strike-breakers deserted Schoenville works accusing management of rotten food, threats, and beating. They say promised pay and food were false, with some workers starving and sick from tainted meals. Authorities review peonage charges as firm officials deny coercion.
Miss Estelle Christy the Edna May Company chorus girl in London says parental disapproval did not end her engagement to Lord Eliot heir to the Earldom of St Germain. She broke it because she did not believe a American girl could adapt to European life and asserts she bears no blame for his death.
Firefighters saved six oil tanks at the refinery yard but most tanks were emptied. Captain Herman Frey narrowly escaped tragedy as a train crew moved gasoline cars. John Costello pulled him clear. Building Inspector Winterrowd and Fire Chief Coots warned the plant must be rebuilt if operations resume. Loss estimated under 5000 dollars. the blaze was under control by 1 30 p m.
Judge’s clerk Capt William H Calvert traveled to a speegfield interurban stop near the Hancock county line to probate the late August Schramm's will. Witness Charles I Eickman, weak and unable to travel, identified the document after being brought to Marion county. The will dated 1954 had listed Schramm as a farmer in Hancock county and identified W F Brier as a former witness who has since died. The action proceeded with the feeble witness’s confirmation of his signature.
A document returned to the courthouse indicates a will valuing the estate at $10,000. Mr Schramm's farms and substantial personal property are bequeathed, with all going to his widow.
The New York event drew nine entrants as Walter Goerke won by completing 55 14 miles in the one-hour race. C C Chappelle finished second with 54 4 miles, William Robinsor third with 51 miles, and F Baker fourth with 50 miles. A six-hour race followed starting at 12 30 with five drivers Phil Adams Keene Carrathees Jahr Juhns Frank Waltman and Frank Lew ell.
Toledo O Aug 27 Wheat cash and Sept at 1.09 1/8 December 1.08 3/4 May 1.00. Corn cash The Sept 0.70 December 0.74 May 0.83. Rye cash at 1.00 cash for September 0.35 Dec 0.35 May 0.35.
Pittsburg reports cattle receipts light with market steady across grades. Hog receipts ten loads, market down with heavy and yorker prices ranging from about 8.0 to 8.8 dollars. Sheep and veal calves show mixed offerings with limited clear trends and prices listed for various grades.
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