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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
5
Indianapolis buyers saw hog receipts surge while Monday markets abroad were weak. opening hog prices dropped 30 to 35 cents from last week while best hogs brought about 5.00. Cattle stayed steady to firm and sheep held near previous levels with varied bid ranges across classes.
In New York trading, stocks showed strength despite noted weak spots. Margin traders faced short-term uneasiness while owners remained insulated. Early declines eased into 1 2 point advances led by Union and Reading as gold stocks gained on mine openings and a cotton gin report. banks were solid and the market viewed as safe and sound.
Pittsburg Pa December 9 cattle receipts 2300 steady to 10c lower fat cows 7c lower extra 5650 570 prime 530 660 good 490 510 hogs receipts 9000 active 30 10c lower prime heavy hogs 4800 4850 light yorkers and pigs 425 to 525 common to good roughs 400 sheep receipts 3600 lambs 10c higher prime wethers 450 500 good mixed 425 475 culled to fair 250 400 lambs 450 635
Wheat opened higher as Liverpool cables gained 44 higher while Budapest and Berlin fell. World shipments reached 9,614,040 bushels with American share at 65 percent amid rainy weather. Opening prices show May contracts for wheat at about 1.01 to 1.015, corn 65 to 76 cents, oats 3 to 3.5 cents, pork 12.80 to 12.82, lard 7.70 to 7.72, ribs unchanged.
The City Grain market shows No 2 red wheat at 4c, No 3 red 9 14c, No 4 red 8 7 14c with December at 9 5c and January 9c. Corn No 2 white 53c through billing, No 3 white 53 14c, No 4 white 50c through billing, plus various white and yellow lots and mixed grades. Oats and Hay prices listed with multiple carloads and totals.
A. C. Alexander deputy treasurer, Grant County resident, is favored as a potential state statistician. Known to Republican leaders, he oversaw state interests at the St. Louis world’s fair as assistant secretary to the state Commission and is allied with Senator Fremont Goodwine and Col. W. T. Durbin.
Washington reports fourth assistant postmaster general De Graw details rural free delivery as of year end. 37 723 routes operated by 37 582 carriers with 689 triweekly routes and the rest daily. Total expense 28 200 000 dollars. Complete rural delivery in 653 counties with orders to extend to more counties since June 30.
Two baggage cars of the Montreal express overturned in a collision at Highland Siding near Peekskill on the New York Central line. Both trains were crowded. no serious injuries reported though wild excitement followed. Train No 36 had moved onto the siding to let the Montreal flyer pass when the engineer started too soon.
Mrs. Patrick Duffy suffered serious burns at her home on 223 South Arsenal Avenue trying to start a fire with coal oil. She remains in serious condition at St. Vincent's hospital with fears of possible death. Her husband, who tried to extinguish the flames, was burned on his hands and arms.
Nov reports from Goldfield say Col Reynolds who commands troops here doubts mine owners claims of labor trouble and plans to recall soldiers. President McKinnon says dynamite plots are false and enough men are on site to restart mining with work starting Wednesday. Two propositions have been divided.
The widow of P Bamberger died Saturday night after a prolonged illness. She leaves three daughters including Mrs. D A Rseyst and Mrs. Bam Qld. The note recalls her long service to family and community.
Bishop W. M. Brown of Arkansas defends moderate drinking and praises Bishop Potter in a lengthy letter to a New York editor. He states he is not a prohibitionist though nearly teetotaler and condemns spending on attacks against Potter while urging restraint amid prohibition fights. He also sent a private note to Bishop Potter about the exchange.
The Oscar Straus annual report calls for national control of corporations, a milder Chinese immigration policy for higher classes, and tighter steam vessel regulation. It criticizes the exclusion act as unconstitutional and supports excluding certain Orientals while protecting constitutional rights. Straus cites 1,285,349 aliens admitted last year and urges reforms in child labor and trust prosecutions.
Robert Hodges a colored night watchman was struck on the head with a hand ax in a Sherman Ave shanty after a craps game. Hodges was taken to City hospital in serious condition. Four colored men Frank Shirley Ben Stone William Mansfield and James Cobb were arrested and deny participation presenting police say they are implicated.
The December session of the Marion county grand jury may close without further inquiry into the Richcreek bank’s affairs. Investigations into the Irvington Land company and Marion County Construction company are not expected this year. Augustus Jennings says Richcreek’s records are so muddled that little definite information exists and he will not testify again unless summoned. Richcreek left little value, with real estate heavily mortgaged. Mrs Richcreek faces a superior court exam Tuesday to uncover unreported property.
Births list several families with addresses and newborns including boys and girls. Stillborn birth noted. Deaths cite multiple ages and causes such as pulmonary tuberculosis and cerebral hemorrhage with residences and hospitals. Marriages and building permits listed with names and addresses and project costs.
Rose Pastor Stokes wife of J G Phelps Stokes appeared before Chicago Jews to advocate organized socialist press and spread socialist doctrine. She criticized wealthy donors for profits from exploitation and urged wealth redistribution to society.
Desplaines street policeman Thomas Hunter arrested his son Thomas Jr after a robbery at a Blue Island avenue saloon. The elder officer turned him over to detectives and later collapsed after the son confessed to the hold up and theft from several politicians. He arranged defense for his son in court.
Monday filings show several new corporate records. Marion County Labor Day committee lists Charles Koster J W Madden Henry Friedman Jacob Vogel and E W McGinnis in Indianapolis with 3000 capital. Gary Assets company lists Perry Ulric U g Ross and Henry F MacCracken with 25000 capital in Gary. Indiana Rug and Specialty in Richmond 40000 capital with E F Watkins R E B Edwards and G H Scott as directors. Vigo Labor Temple association lists multiple directors. Booster Commercial Club of Indiana Harbor East Chicago names Samuel Benante Mex Glass Martin Herbert C P Burdick Thomas OConnell. Natural Gas Supply company of Vincennes with 10000 capital and H S Shaffer Jacob T Kell W M Morgan as directors.
Dever B. McDonough a noted Indianapolis contractor and builder for over half a century died at his daughters home 223 E Vermont St. Saturday after a long invalid period Funeral rites were led by Rev James D Staley of Christ Episcopal Church and he was buried in Crown Hill cemetery
The city building department issued 26 permits in the first six days of December, compared with 64 permits issued during the same period in 1906. The largest permit so far this month totaled $12,000.
Frank S. Roby judge of the appellate court and Linton A. Cox state senator will speak to the McKinley club Thursday evening. The subjects of their talks are not yet announced.
Lexington Kentucky dispatch reports two members of a mob blamed for terrorizing Hainesville were killed by officers during dawn violence. Soldiers patrol the region while citizens aid a broad manhunt to capture assailants masked and traveling in packs. The two deaths mark a turning point against the marauders who have terrorized farmers for months.
In Greenfield Illinois on December 9 a protest erupts after Prof H G Russell plans to teach courting and love making in the high school curriculum. His wife assists while 23 pupils including girls form a class to study literature and courtship.
Police filed action led by Police Judge Thomas Wharton cutting legal representation for a group of attorneys who assisted Mrs Mary Vance Inkee after $2030 found on her during a drunken arrest. Probate Judge Merle Walker ordered the money placed in Indiana National Bank for withdrawal only by joint check of Mrs Vance and her son Fred. She said she carried the funds in her possession since her husband’s death about ten years prior.
The battleship Minnesota left the Brooklyn navy yard today bound for Hampton Roads to join the squadron for the Pacific voyage. It was the last of the fighting ships to depart, with three auxiliary boats sailing later the same day.
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