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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
4
Indianapolis market reports 1,500 hogs 1,000 cattle 150 sheep. Hog and sheep receipts down from a week ago. cattle offerings declined but prices rose, with steers up to 10 cents higher. Mixed stockers and feeders steady, bulls strong, calves unchanged. Top hog price near 6.60 with most hogs 6. to 6.60. cattle and lamb prices noted in range with calves at 6.00 to 6.25.
In Sacramento on February 4 the California house passed a bill excluding Japanese students from public schools. The item appears amid a broader docket and related grain market figures from Toledo, Ohio, with prices for wheat corn oats and various seeds listed in the same brief.
Births list numerous couples with addresses and newborns including Richard Beck and Mamie Beck boy at 1232 Prospect Street and several other families. Deaths report Edmund J Pratt fatty degeneration heart and tuberculosis for Kate Busch among others and a note on pneumonia for Nielworth. Marriages include Pfieffer Neff and Wilson Leader and others. Building permits show multiple houses and moves with values from 2,250 to 33,000.
East Buffalo N Y cattle receipts 100 slow buyers scarce heifers and cows weak with choice cattle at 6 50 to 9 75 lambs 5 00 to 7 75 sheep 2 50 to 5 75 hogs 6 25 to 6 75 a Chicago Union Stock Yards Feb 3 receipts 64 000 market steady cows and heifers 1 75 to 5 85 stockers and feeders 3 30 to 6 50 calves 6 00 to 9 25 lambs 5 25 to 7 70 market steady at 3 50 to 5 70 for beef.
President Tobin and Secretary Stolz announced strong attendance as 2,500 expected today at the annual Indiana Fanciers' show. Exhibitors report orders for chickens dogs and cats amid state wide interest with judges John Bradshaw and W R Chapman presiding. The event runs until 10 o'clock Friday night with thousands already viewing the stock.
The Tenth Ward Democratic club hosts a stag euchre party Friday Feb 12 at the clubrooms on Hoyt avenue and Laurel street. Games start at 9 p m with public invitation. Deputy County Auditor William T Patten will give a talk on County Institutions Feb 17. Membership grows to over 60 as John Kennington presided at the last meeting.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Capital Council No. 276 Y M I will host a euchre party Monday evening February 22 at Fountain Square Hall. All card players are invited. Arrangements committee includes Mrs Timothy Sexton Mrs Daniel R Burnett and Mrs William Foley.
In New York trading Denver & Rio Grande and Chesapeake & Ohio led activity as a Burlington buyout rumor links E H Harriman and George Gould to control of D&RG. Hawley reportedly purchased C&O for Burlington. C C Hamilton & Dayton may connect Cincinnati to Chicago. gas shares fall on tariff news.
Senator Crumpacker's bill Amends penalties for enginemen and motormen who drive trains or interurban electric cars across tracks of other transportation companies when trains or cars are in sight The measure as amended recommends passage and imposes a ten dollar fine for disregarding approaching trains or cars at crossings or for failing to stop where no interlocking switch exists
The spring like weather boosts the building business in Indianapolis as city controller records show permits issued Thursday for several modern residences.
Probate Judge Ross appointed David Zeph administrator of Nathias Zeph estate. Zeph posted a $4,000 bond. The deceased left property to his children per the will.
In the matter of the Estate of Sarah Clark deceased the Marion Probate Court orders a public sale of real estate in Indianapolis Indiana. The administrator will offer the property at a public auction February 15 1909 at William Reading law office Rialto building N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis. Sale requires not less than one third cash and the balance by note with twelve months time.
Baltimore authorities move swiftly after a Brooklyn girl testifies she was abducted by Joseph Janet, once a family friend, and brought to Baltimore. The grand jury returns a presentment seeking the death penalty for felonious assault, with extradition resisted and the suspect held for trial without bail as officials urge swift justice.
The Drapier claim was reduced from 60000 to 28000 by removing interest and passed 23 to 18 after heated debate. Senator Hawkins attacked Democrats on economy and gav e personal charges, while Senator Fleming shifted to support after Hawkins attack. If House approves and governor signs, W H Draper of Indianapolis may receive decades overdue payment for stenographic work.
The article explains a bill replacing county option with ward and township elections to decide wet or dry status. It notes political maneuvering, license penalties, and the goal of satisfying rural and urban voters while avoiding party-strained support. The piece mentions Moodre Nicholson and Hanly law references and predicts legislative outcomes.
An officer quizzes a sentry on directions, with the reply revealing a knapsack behind him. The exchange highlights a terse drill moment as the rising sun sets the scene.
The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation at the Temple corner Delaware and Tenth will host a Friday evening song service featuring Mendelssohn organ works and varied solos by Soprano Mrs Lena Lovejoy Howard and others. The program includes preludes, anthems, readings, and a postlude.
Testimony in the Henry W. Marshall trial reveals Brunaugh had access to Western Construction books kept in an unlocked desk. Evidence shows Brunaugh copied city inspector figures at the company offices. The contract with Western provided a 10 percent deduction for wear and tear, then equal profit sharing between Brunaugh and the company. Bailiff Hardin guards jurors as deliberations proceed.
Classified line notes low rents for seniors and retired people with options for suitable housing. Includes emphasis on affordable terms and accessibility for elderly tenants seeking quiet, secure living arrangements.
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