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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
8
New York stocks opened firm following London's lead with gains cited. Northern Pacific rose about two percent as Harriman interests drove activity. Erle common fell while government issues held steady and other securities showed mixed, small adjustments as the forenoon progressed.
Wheat and corn quotations show mixed prices with No. 2 red at 74c and No. 4 red 68c, through billing terms, plus nominal and rejected lots. Hay demand remains steady with No. 1 timothy at 13.25 and No. 1 clover at 15.75, while inspections list multiple cars across wheat, corn, and hay grades with totals for each category.
Scripps McRae press dispatch from Chicago reports livestock receipts and prices for hogs sheep and cattle. Prime beeves and cows and heifers show varied prices, with hogs at about 5.55 to 6.60 and sheep around 4.75 to 4.90 for native lambs, noting large receipts and mixed quality figures.
New York market report shows Pork-Mess at 17.75 to 18.00, Lard-Western steam spot 9.45 to 9.50, Tallow-City 64 to 66 Wieder tribunal, Dressed Poultry values for Turkeys 10 to 17 cents, pickets 24 40 cents, fowls 4 to 19 cents, butter extra 2 cents, eggs nearby white fancy 1.34 to 1. 3d, western 28 cents, cheese full cream 14 to 14 and a half cents.
Scripps McRae Press Association reports cattle receipts around 5 000 with steady prices. Peer steers reach about 34.75 to 36.50, stockers and feeders around 32, cows and heifers from 2.75 to 3.25, Texas steers near 2.50 to 2.50. Hog receipts about 7 100 with pigs and lights from 5.90 to 6.30, packers around 6.05 to 6.40, best heavy hogs about 4.43. Sheep receipts 1 500 steady natives 3.25 to 5.40, lambs to 7.50.
William Porter of 445 Madison avenue told police Sunday that two men posing as police officers led him down a dark street, struck him, and stole 11. He could not identify the assailants. Carmichel of 12 The alnut Walnut street near New Jer reported two men accosting him on Alabama street near Massachusetts avenue at 1 30 Sunday morning and taking 4 50.
A Southern Pacific eastbound train left the rails near Rah on January 14. Engine Frank Nelly and another crewman were killed. The wreck involved the mail car and coaches including sleepers. Injured passengers and crew were rushed to the scene. Authorities believe a broken flange caused the derailment.
Livestock receipts at Indianapolis show hogs 2300 head cattle 400 sheep light. Hogs sold about 16 cents lower than Saturday with a top around 36.47 and most business 30.55. Cattle demand weak with limited offerings and steady to lower quotes on ordinary stock. Good to choice cattle steady. prime stock in weak demand. Sheep steady at last week’s close. thin stock in low demand. Close quiet and mostly sold.
Chicago January 14 butter creamery extra 29c eggs fresh 21 cheese twins 126 live poultry turkeys ice chickens spring 814c ducks 190%? geese 5.00 7.50 per dozen read.
East Buffalo market summary shows cattle receipts down 5 to 16 cents with prime steers at 5.65 to 6.00 appraisal, sheep receipts at 27,000 with lambs 7.75 to 7.90 and yearlings to 6.80, hogs active with Yorkers 6.70 to 6.75 and packing pigs around 5.96 to 7.00, overall price ranges reflect steady to lower trends.
Ambrose and Roy Williams seek to stop Charles DeHass and George W. Harden from selling 800 acres in Little River district Arkansas. They allege fraud in title and a conspiracy with Truman Elmore to divide 1600 acres, with Elmore to receive 1600 acres split as 400 acres each to DeHass and Harden. Judge Henry restrains sale until possession case heard.
Thirty two bills were offered in the senate Monday afternoon The bill of L Ert Slack to prevent lobbying was introduced It follows the Folk anti lobby law of Missouri and provides penalties for agents of corporations or any interests or of state or federal officers seeking to influence legislation
Chicago grain markets opened with active trading and firm, unchanged prices. May wheat 76 3/4 to 77 1/4 cents, July 77 1/4. May corn 43 1/4 to 43 3/4 cents, July 43 1/2. May oats 36 1/2 to 36 3/4 cents, July 33 1/2 to 38 1/4 cents. Hog products show May pork 16.10 to 16.50, ribs 9.00 to 9.07, bacon 9.40 to 9.47. May wheat closed at 71 1/2 to 71 3/4 cents, July 76 1/2 to 76 3/4. May corn closed at 87 to 87 1/4, July 45 1/2 to 46 cents. No 2 yellow oats 36 1/4 to 36 3/4. May cats 36 to 36 1/2, July 38 1/4 to 38 1/2.
Indiana Hotel Co. shares surged with a bid at 98 2 while the issue showed strongest demand, none offered publicly. Other securities moved little as traders noted unusual strength but lacked a clear cause. Committee chairmanships were announced with Gus Condo leading Ways and Means and John Edwards chairing Judiciary.
President Roosevelt confronts a Brownsville shooting incident implicating negro soldiers. Secretary Taft cites witnesses, details a town assault lasting about 19 minutes, and notes orders about discharge without honor. Evidence pins the act on a squads leader and the garrison, with ammunition details from the 1903 Springfield rifle.
This compact entry lists births at 1615 College avenue and other addresses, followed by deaths including Andrew J Cooper and Eliza Bell, and a long list of marriages such as James C Carroll to Mary E Whalen and Louis Ward to Anna Cash. The record preserves names, ages, and places of events in a typical city register format.
A smallpox case in the cell house triggers quarantine at the police station. Prisons and turnkeys are vaccinated and held. Formaldehyde saturated rooms and clothing. spectators sprinkled. Judge Whallon suspends court. next Saturday trials await vaccination effects.
Indiana to establish a state tuberculosis sanitarium for early stage treatment. The State Tuberculosis Commission proposes a 500 acre site with a preferred plan favoring the poor, annual maintenance funds of 25000 dollars, initial 200000 dollar setup, a land purchase commission, and a stringent prevention law. The design includes administration, dining hall for 100 to 150, a kitchen, and separate male and female patient pavilions.
The hot race in the Central Labor union features Joseph Obergfell of the Brewery Workers' union and William W. Hyde of the Painters' union as candidates for president. Both have strong followings. Charles P. Koster of the Pressmen's union, Clarence Gaumer of the Cigar Makers' union, and D. L. Stoddard of the Carpenters' union seek the vice president, secretary, and treasurer posts with no opposition and likely unanimous election.
The World defends President Roosevelt by reporting an investigation that claims a plot by Black troops to harm white residents in Brownsville Texas. The correspondent asserts evidence shows Black soldiers were the aggressors in the events.
Austin January 14 The Texas House unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt s dismissal of negro traps in connection with the shooting up of Brownsville.
Senator Moore of Putnam introduces a 5000 dollar appropriation to place a Lew Wallace statue in Statuary Hall Washington DC. The move stirs debate on Indiana’s favorite son niche as other lawmakers push rival bills and amendments.支持者拥护 Wallace 方案， Wood 的 Tippecanoe battlefield monument案将引出更多印第安纳历史讨论。
The Ohio River rose to 38.2 feet by midnight, three feet above the danger line, with the Wabash and White rivers also above danger. Officials forecast a final level near 45 feet, potentially the greatest flood since 1884, as Decker reports White River above danger and climbing.
Water levels on the Monongahela river have forced the closure of all mines shipping coal by water, leaving about 1,500 men idle. The river has fallen about 15 inches since yesterday, but river men expect another rise and a higher stage within 24 hours.
B. B. McKay former auditor of the defunct Chicago National Bank and Walsh institutions was questioned three hours today by the federal grand jury investigating John R. Walsh. Few witnesses remain to be heard and indictments have been drawn. results expected Wednesday.
Saturday matinee and night at English's opera house drew large crowds as Puccini's Madam Butterfly delighted listeners. Rena Vivienne and Florence Easton shared title roles, with Szamosy impressing as Cho Cho-San Friday and Duff Houston and Behnee praised in supporting parts. The Savage grand opera engagement proved successful, signaling more such ventures to Indianapolis.
BEDFORD Ind Jan 14 Spunk Jones colored convicted of murdering Alva Stephens of Bloomington was taken to Michigan City prison this morning to begin a life sentence.
Senator Arthur J. Bowser of Lake and Porter counties will introduce five bills to regulate saloons. Provisions include confining saloons to cities, setting license fees, capping number of saloons, restricting to business districts, and banning contracts with brewers. Also proposes habitual drunkards detention similar to Iowa law and opposes remonstrance provisions. Bowser, a newspaper publisher, faced opposition from temperance and saloon groups during his campaign.
Dr. Edwin H. Hughes, president of DC Pauw University, spoke at Figgst Presbyterian Church Sunday night arguing that typical portraits of Christ are too feminine. He claimed biblical word pictures show a man who wept yet possessed true manhood, joy and sorrow, not a weak or effeminate face.
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