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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
4
Heavy profit taking followed a strong bank statement showing cash gains and higher reserves. The market faced wider fluctuations as money became cheap and investors bought stocks while some profits were taken. Cotton rose up to 1.50 per bale, wheat fell slightly.
Open ing hog sales were about five cents higher than last week with best hogs at 4.55. Cattle receipts surpassed expectations with varied steers and cows listed by weight and quality. Sheep market steady with ranges given for good to choice and common grades.
Wheat declines percent to around 1.015 per bushel with May futures near 1.02. Corn May at about 59 3/4 cents, oats near 53 1/2 cents, pork May at 13.30, lard May around 8.00, ribs May about 7.05. Large northwest receipts and weak European markets cited.
Corn price ranges from 48 to 52 cents per bushel with oats at 11 to 00 dollars per unit. Shelled oats sell between 51 and 53 cents, straw 5 to 7.50, shredded fodder baled 8 to 9.50, millet 9 to 10 dollars, and various hay types priced from 12 to 15 dollars per unit.
Deputy Prosecutor Louis B. Calvelage resigns after disclosures of the Justice Hollingsworth midnight trial in which a Hungarian woman and a German were sent to the workhouse at 2 am and four Roumanians fined without counsel. He requests a grand jury probe. Prosecutor Hooton accepts the resignation and notes no after hours trials without defense consent. The grand jury is expected to investigate proceedings at Hollingsworth's court this month.
A Southern railroad freight wreck at Corydon junction 17 miles west of Albany New York caused three deaths and two serious injuries. The west bound freight plunged from a 9% foot trestle at around 1 PM, with engine and caboose destroyed and fire quickly extinguished by villagers.
Dry onions red per bushel 65 cents white yellow 65 cents. Cabbage per barrel standard. Cauliflower per dozen 1.75. New beets per bushel 85 to 70 cents. Michigan celery per crate 2.00. Radishes per dozen bunches 10 cents. Sweet potatoes per barrel 3.75 to 4.00. Lima beans per dozen 4.00 to 4.25. Potatoes per bushel 60 to 65 cents. Tomatoes home grown per crate 5.00 to 6.00. Carrots per bushel 60 cents. Popcorn per pound 5 cents. Navy beans per bushel 2.25 to 2.49. Oranges Florida per box 2.00 to 2.75. Coconut per dozen 60 cents. Apples fancy per dozen 3.50 to 6.00.
Indy market notes list prices for butter Elgin tubs 80 cents, slate cream 0c, New York full cream cheese, Lay Wisconsin full cream 15 1 0, candled eggs 26 cents at mark 24 cents. Poultry prices show live turkeys 12 cents, ducks 7 cents, geese 6 cents, hens 8 percent 4 cents, spring chickens 5 cents, roosters 1 cent.
Pittsburg Pa January 20 Cattle receipts about 4000 and hog receipts 32000 with prices lower for cattle and sharply higher for hogs Prime heavy hogs bring 4.50 to 4.55 per cwt Good to prime hogs 4.00 to 4.55 Sheep receipts around 2300 with prime wethers at 5.35 to 5.40 and lambs at 5.50 to 7.35 Market shows mixed movement across species with varying grades and offerings
Market listing of various meats with prices per pound including hams bacon pork and beef. Includes sugar cured hams boiled ham boneless breakfast bacon dried beef shoulders and fresh pork and beef entries with ranges and unit marks.
Jan 29 receipts total 121,000 across frogs pigs cattle and sheep. Hogs ranged from 4.25 to 4.55 for mixed, 4.04 to 4.55 for heavy, and 3.05 to 4.25 for pigs. Cattle receipts 38,000 with beeves 4.66 to 6.20, cows and heifers 1.40 to 4.65, calves 5.50 to 7.25. Sheep 28,000 with native and western at 3.50 to 5.70, yearlings 5.00 to 6.00, lambs 5.0 to 5.20.
Svirl doff, president of the local zemstvo, was killed by a brother of Mile Ra injikova, described as the murderess of Gen. offsky. The perpetrator was hanged on October.
The Indiana branch convention meets Tuesday at 9:30 in the Board of Trade with about 400 delegates. Leaders include Henry C. Riesenberg and Mayor Bookwalter, with speeches by Gov J Frank Hanly, J. Kern, and multiple regional officials on forging a national waterways program. Registration at Claypool Hotel precedes sessions at the German house.
A New York shop showcases a 150 foot window display filled with diverse furniture. Oak and mahogany mission and arts and crafts styles appear in solid wood and carved pieces, with leather upholstery. Dining room and drawing room sets, cellarets, end tables, and smoking cabinets are featured in an attractive array.
Japanese spies pursued Lieut. James H. Walker from Japan to the United States, following him from his hotel to the streets and even to the railroad station as he departed for Washington.
Philadelphia January 20 The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania declared today that the two cent railroad rate law is unconstitutional.
Melbourne reports thirty five people died over three days due to an unusual heat wave sweeping Australia. Residents sleep in the open to escape the oppressive heat.
Evelyn Thaw describes her life with Stanford White and her relationship with Henry Thaw. She testifies White showed her rooms and a bedroom, urged drinking wine, and warned of danger if she revealed details. Thaw is portrayed as volatile, emotionally unstable, and obsessed with marriage, while Evelyn recounts meetings, letters, and attempts to secure a breech of promise case.
New York January 20 The Hamilton bank and its six branches reopen after a three month closure. President Frank Grant says funds are ample to meet all demands and the bank resumes business today.
Thomas R. Shipp of Washington D C clarifies that the National Rivers and Harbors congress and the U S Inland Waterways Commission are separate entities with distinct goals. The former focuses on making streams navigable and canal construction while the latter studies flood control water power and forest preservation at river heads.
Visitors at Ayres' may glimpse two celebrated works loaned for patrons. Rosa Bonheur's Old Darby depicts a white horse at a barn door with fine detail and broad treatment. Herbert de Marceau's Two Toilers shows light effects in a Lyons blacksmith shop scene. The Bonheur painting is valued at 345,000. The Marceau piece is lent by the daughter of the late Mr. Thalls of Boston.
A grim Chicago report notes 36 deaths in the past week tied to grip disease. City health officials report a mortality spike and record cases, with mortality 5¢ per person losses noted as the week’s tally.
Bishop Francis organizes St. Luke's mission in a school building at Pennsylvania and Thirty third streets. The branch mission of Grace Pro Cathedral will hold Sunday afternoon services.
The funeral for Ella Dukes, found on a porch in Frankfort, Ind, drew a large crowd. Authorities, led by Coroner Brown, probe the death as investigators consider possible murder or self-inflicted causes while public opinion remains divided. Chief Bird leans toward death by own action. Elder Quincy A. Kennedy conducted the service.
Cleveland will be well represented in Cincinnati next month with 18 teams from the city. Delegates elected include Warry Dendorf, Herrman Schleman, Henry Grotenrath, Frank Rieble, Max Gruber, Lud Dunham and Joe Hubbard.
The Irvington Athenaeum club will hold a Tuesday evening meeting with Charles Fletcher Dole of the Boston Twentieth Century club as speaker on A Working Philosophy of Life. Reception committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Day and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford plus Misses Emma Johnson and Katherine Graydon.
The Present Day club meets Tuesday at Mrs C G Holland 1522 Ashland Ave. Programs cover Present Day Tendencies In Politics The Decline of Violent Partisanship and talks on Graft in Municipal Management Trusts Centralization of Power The Era of Reform and related remarks.
Dr Hannah M. Graham will host a bridge party Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Hugh Drum of the Philippines, who is visiting her mother for a month as the guest of her family.
The Conversation club will be entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Airs. Houghton. 193 North Pennsylvania Street, with Mrs. Mitchell assisting Mrs. Houghton in hosting the event.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Sallie Jackson Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs William Campbell Hall of Brazil formerly of Indianapolis to Paul F Steketee of Grand Rapids Michigan. The wedding is set for January 28. Also announced is the marriage of Miss Anna Murphy of Indianapolis to Jack F Grady of Ludlow Kentucky to be held Tuesday morning at St Anthony's Church.
Miss Dina Mooney and William Mathew plan a Tuesday evening wedding at Holy Cross parsonage at s o'clock, with attendants and family invited to the ceremony.
Indianapolis society records multiple visits and departures. Mrs. W J Coleman and Mrs Melville Bradley travel guests and military events occur in Columbus and Indianapolis. Families from Evansville Marion Terre Haute Muncie Chicago Boston California join and leave hosts in a round of cordial hospitality and upcoming trips.
The $10,100 Queen City handicap at Latonia will not be renewed this year as the event failed to prove its purpose in two attempts. The race drew crowds but offered no clear guard or benefit to horses or handlers.
City record lists births across multiple addresses with spouses and infant genders. Stillbirths noted for Gen. and Mary Zix and John W and Dora Miller. Deaths include Edward Ratert and James Watson among others with causes such as pneumonia, hernia, and nephritis. Also notes marriage, and a building permit for James Sutherland dwelling.
Des Moines club owned by Mike Cantillon plans to sell George Hogriever while Mike Kelley bids to bring Hogriever to Toronto. Sioux City has offered $750 for the player, narrowing the market as Toronto and Des Moines enter talks.
St Petersburg reports newspapers noting the voyage of the American battleship fleet to the Pacific as Japan accumulates vast stores of materials and makes full war preparations.
Relatives in Greenwood Indiana are anxious about Mrs Lizzie Wilson also known as Mrs James N Wilson a widow and mother in law Mrs Susan Wilson awaiting news. She went to New York City last November and promised a letter but no word has arrived. She once worked at a retail cloak house in Indianapolis.
Listing of race by race selections with horses owners and drivers including three best bets Jack Atkin Miss Mazzoni and Beau Brummel. Names include Coal Black Lady Det era Thespian Land Breeze Jack Bratton Abe Meyer and Tivolini.
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