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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
4
Packings houses cut hog prices amid large receipts across markets. Bulls and sheep show mixed moves as East Buffalo and Union Stock Yards report steady to higher demand for cattle and lambs, with hogs generally down modestly. Crude figures indicate a robust cattle and lamb trade with varied regional results and notable totals.
New York February 16 After a moderate opening loss the stock market steadied and most prices recovered part of the early declines within 15 minutes Reading moved up sharply on foreign transactions and later led the firming tone. Banking interests bought heavily as Reading supported others and several low priced shares advanced.
Wheat steady with No 2 red at 1.21 and extras at 1.18. Corn strong across grades with No 2 white 6c and No 3 white 65c. Oats strong at 48c No 2 white and mixed 47c. Hay steady with timothy and clover prices. Inspections list numerous cars by grade and total counts for wheat corn oats hay.
Grain prices listed for wheat corn oats and timothy with samples and selling ranges. Wheat No 2 red at 1.18 with milling sample 1.05 to 1.16. Shelled oats 46 to 48 cents. Straw price 6.00 to 6.50 per unit. Timothy price 14.08.
A compact market note lists butter at 18c, eggs at 2c, hena at 18c, and ducks at 8c, reflecting small commodity prices. This item records typical everyday goods and prices from the period.
The special city council committee completed testimony from H A Rockaway of Cassidy and Bons New York on the electric lighting fixtures contract. Rockaway's account corroborated Councilman Rubens while Hatfield claimed bluffing about delivery. A committee report due in about two weeks will detail findings and recommendations to the council.
Winfield Miller elected president of the Commercial club pledges to push the club as the city’s key force in industrial development. Gustave A. Schnull and W. W. Richardson named vice presidents, Andrew Smith re elected treasurer. Secretary position unsettled amid ad journment and speculation of a slate change. Nominations opened for secretary with A W Dunn and R B Hilleary proposed alongside incumbent R G McClure.
The Junior Independents defeated the Indianapolis Browns in a rough basketball game yesterday, 14 to 8. The first half ended 2 to 2, signaling a tight defensive contest throughout the match.
New York Feb 16 magnates of the National league will keep the 154 game schedule while rejecting a 168 game plan. The Waldorf sessions ended with the old schedule favored by the American league already adopting it, ending talk of widening the season. A final decision was promised at the afternoon meeting.
A compilation of property transfers listing buyers sellers and parcels across Fletcher's Second, Hyde Park, Mansur Park, Glass Works, Woodlawn and other additions. Details include lot sizes 40x130 feet to 80x136.9 feet, improvements or vacant status, street locations such as Adams, Capitol, Kinsey, Pennsylane, and Michigan avenues, and totals ranging from $700 to $7,500 with several parcels described as improved or vacant.
Mrs Martha Jordan aged 95 was buried in Indiana after living near Glermont, Marion County. In Rushville the same house celebrated Mr and Mrs James Nixon’s golden wedding anniversary. Myron Smith of Fort Wayne was killed after leaping from a railway to avoid a train. John Eugene Coons and Miss May Abernathy wed in Connersville. Frederick Rheinlander, 73, died in Rowell. A 3-year-old in Goshen died from meningitis after five days’ sleep. 21,000 acres of timber land in Florida were acquired by W C Dudding, Lee Co, Thayer, and Charles Townsend. fire destroyed James Jones’ residence in Woodville due to a defective flue.
Kansas City Feb 16 Miss Agnes Elkins aged 28 a niece of Senator Elkins of West Virginia in a despondent mood shot herself over the heart at dawn She was rushed to a hospital after spending much of last night writing letters to relatives.
The Illinois Supreme Court today hands down an opinion declaring the state's parole law invalid. No part of the act has validity and any parole or discharge by the State Board of Pardons is void.
The Masonic home at East Grand Rapids burned today causing an estimated loss near 90000 dollars. No injuries were reported and the cause was not immediately known.
Mrs De Maid of Buffalo N Y visits sister Mrs Carrie Eliott on College avenue. Misses Marjory Norviel and Gladys Earl stay with Miss Augusta Laifl in Anderson. Mrs Carrie Estep announces engagement of daughter Fern Estep to Leonard Kightlinger with wedding planned June 5 at 911 North Capitol. Miss Clara McCoy hosts birthday party for Estella Thomas at Tuxedo avenue. Katherine Layman and Harry Elam wed at Layman home in Irvington. reception and southbound wedding trip follow. Hosts include John W Carroll family and friends from Lynchburg and Oxford College.
Train No. 5 the New York Chicago limited on the Ontario and Western derailed at Mulligans cut twelve miles south of Middletown New York last night. A special train carried passengers to safety and they arrived this morning. About 35 miles per hour through the cut a car jumped the track followed by others but the banks kept them from overturning. Passengers were badly shaken. Ice on the track is believed to have caused the accident.
Vidal Davis, brother-in-law of President Finley of the Southern railway and Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, committed suicide in Natchez Mississippi. He fired buckshot into his chest and was a relative of former Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
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