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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
4
Indianapolis trucks report 3000 hogs received with prices about 80 cents lower on the day, while cattle and sheep show gains. Sales ranged roughly from 5.00 to 6.50 for hogs, with good to choice steers and cows boosting demand. feeders and bulls also listed with varied tonnage and weights.
In New York the stock market opened mixed with some gains as trading progressed turning heavier. Reading led gains among railroads and industrials showed slight losses while Union Pacific and Southern Pacific edged up. Government bonds held flat as other bonds remained firm.
The document lists grain bids for Wheat and Corn with multiple grades and rates for No. 2 red, No. 3 red, and through billing prices, along with February to April futures. It notes no bids for Oate and Hay, and provides detailed inspection totals by grain type and grade across various cars and lots.
Hogs receipts 45 000. mixed and butchers 6.05 to 6.55. rough heavy 6.00 to 6.20. light 5.85 to 6.40. pigs 4.90 to 5.95. bulk 6.25 to 6.45. Cattle receipts 22 00. Beeves 4.15 to 5.10. cows and heifers 1.90 to 6.85. stockers 8.25 to 6.50. Texans 4.50 to 5.75. calves 1.06 to 0.67. Sheep receipts 20 000. market strong. sheep 8.75 to 9.75. lambs 5.25 to 5.75.
Local market column outlines corn shelled oats clover mixed hay and wheat straw prices plus various meats and lard items. Entries show ranges like oats at 18.00 to 14.00 per unit and bacon, hams, and sausages priced in cents per pound or per pound equivalents.
The State Bank of Crete Illinois was placed in the hands of a receiver in Joliet. Liabilities are estimated at 76 288 90 dollars. The president and cashier are said to be indebted to the bank for large sums of money.
Mrs Elizabeth South and Mrs Mattie M Hopkins will entertain Maj. Robert Anderson W R Thursday afternoon from 32 to 6 at 771 N Senate Ave. The notice reads like a social invitation in a local column with names and location.
Fire erupted at 1 30 this morning in the Norwich dock area New London Conn spreading to cotton bales ten loaded freight bales and the steamship Maine. Fire damage to the entire pier and freight cars left only wheels and axles with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
East Buffalo N Y February 8 cattle receipts fell with heavy steers 256 to 35 cents lower. Prime steers ranged 6 25 to 6 50 with large animals at 5 50 to 6 10. Sheep and lambs 30 000 head active and firm with lambs 5 75 to 7 75. Hogs 15 300 head fairly active with best grades 5 to 6 cents lower.
Pittsburg Pa February 8 cattle receipts 106 loads up from 100 last Monday market slow and lower prices range from extra 6.00 to 6.60 prime 6.20 to 6.35 good 5.00 to 6.10 tidy 5.60 to 6.75 fair 4.70 to 5.50 and so on for common and fat oxen sows yorkers pigs and sheep and lambs with mixed price bands and lighter receipts noted heavy cattle lower market and steady sheep and lambs receipts light keep within reported figures and price ranges.
EveryoN e buys his drugs wines liquors and patent medicines at Hang Drug Stores. The ads promise purity and high quality with substantial price cuts. Discounts include 1 or 8 for $2.00 on many dollar patent medicines and large savings on tooth powders and cigars. Stores claim finest wines whiskies brands at retail below wholesale and urge doctors to send patients there.
Mrs. Lillian Stacy, 40, fired first at her husband Frank Stacy, then reportedly shot herself after saying farewell. He shouted for help and police found Mrs. Stacy wounded, bullet lodged near the heart, at their 2068 Hazel Street address. She remained in serious condition as doctors prepared to operate to locate the bullet.
Washington reports a planned navy staff reorganization by Secretary Newberry faces delays. The plan, though approved by Congress, lacks presidential backing and may wait for the next administration. A presidentially appointed commission drew congressional ire for bypassing lawmakers.
The Mothers' Club of school No. h BE announces a Valentine fair on February 12 from afternoon to evening. Proceeds from refreshments will support the school. The event takes place in the section of the building known as the old German church.
Sicily Feb 8 an earthquake shock was felt at Noto 17 miles from Syracuse at 9 90 o clock. It was more severe than the last one but caused no damage. Fearing further shocks the town's population spent the night outdoors.
Major Escott of the Salvation Army organized 30 tons of coal donated by coal firms to deliver to 49 poor Indianapolis families. Wagons and teams from C W Abraham, Lambert Coal, Aldag & Coonse, Capitol Coal, Polar Ice and Fuel, and others delivered coal, sparking gratitude from families and a touching letter asking for continued help.
Officers and sailors of the fleet bound for Hampton Roads will receive wireless news from land until arrival. Daily bulletins will reach families and friends at home as wireless companies compete for permission to supply news to the fleet.
The Lincoln themed service at Roberts Park M E Church Indianapolis featured patriotic hymns including Down on the Suwanee River Kentucky Home The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Dixie Rev Hurlstone preached a Lincoln sermon urging Sabbath observance and religious principles.
The funeral for Lieut Michael Corliss killed in a collision between hook and ladder truck No 4 and a fast mail train at State Avenue was held Monday morning from his N State Avenue home. Services were at Holy Cross church. Pallbearers were Assistant Chief John Loucks James Healy Ernest Henchman Capt William Reasoner and Joseph Keys. Coroner Blackwell continues the investigation to fix responsibility.
New York district attorney William Travers Jerome his wife and their Japanese servant were partially overcome by gas that leaked from a lower room where 19 year old Barak Schwadron had hanged himself. The gas spread to the Jeromes' apartment at 3 Rutgers Street as the Schwadron family employed a maid on the second floor. Jerome awoke weakened and struggled to a window. he helped his wife and the servant recover.
In Boston on February 8 the community awaited invitations as Congressman John A. Kemner and Miss Léii a Neil prepared for a forthcoming wedding.
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