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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
4
Anna Fur long was slain early at 50 West Seventeenth Street, beheaded and mutilated. Two women, including Tillie Taylor, were arrested as investigators pursued the missing head. A nearly new empty trunk stood in the room as if ready to conceal the body.
Albany reports say the entire New York Senate will hold public hearings into charges by Senator Conger that Senator Jotham Allds accepted a bribe nearly a decade ago. The Feb. inquiry aims to uncover details and potential misconduct.
Five of forty defendants in the Belmont County Grand Jury rioting case at the Aetna Tin Plant Bridgeport surrendered in Wheeling West Virginia on January 2. They carry bail bonds totaling sixty thousand dollars and include Llewellyn Lewis, vice president of the Amalgamated Association, brother of T L Lewis, and ex Mayor Ike Lewis of Martins Ferry. Lewis faces rioting and a felony charge over two guards killed during the riot that drew in the Ohio National Guard. He denies the charges.
An OCR style report lists wheat corn oats and hay prices with grades, through billing, and sample surcharges. It notes inspection counts by grade and lot totals, including No 2 red wheat at $1.20 and various white and yellow corn, timothy and clover mixes, and straw prices, plus car counts for in and out totals.
New York January 2 opening trading shows mixed moves with Hocking Coal & Iron and Rock Island down sharply while Union Pacific and Southern Pacific gain. Early session volatile with a nervous, unsettled market, London buying briefly supporting some issues before pressure returns.
The market shows a mostly steady tone with minor fluctuations. Be the Beaver Cobalt and Temiskaming quotes listed, while Nova Scotia and Patterson Lake show softer activity. optimism grows for a future boom as buyers are urged to act quickly to capitalize on anticipated price rises. The Wettlaufer camp reports substantial ore and near million-dollar value, with Kelley Montrose and nearby properties advancing exploration and development.
New York reports a generally weak curb market with mixed quotes across many securities. Notable reads include Standard Oil around 64 and 644, Am Tobacco at 415 and 420, Ely Cons at 7 and 80, and varied listings for several coal and mining stocks with fractional gains and losses.
Boston market brief lists Lake Copper 89, Miami 23, North Lake 17, Mohawk 70, Giroux 10 and Nevada Cons. 23 Boston Cons. 18 as closing figures for the day January 20.
Grain market notes from Indianapolis showing Wheat No 2 red at 1.24 the sample 1.05 1.15 and 3 red as well as Corn varied by grade, Oats steady with multiple No 2 white bids around 47 to 48 cents, Hay prices steady for timothy and clover, Rye at 75 cents, with detailed car counts for Wheat Corn and Hay inspections totaling 8 28 and 19 cars across several lots.
Local notices describe exclusive dining events at sea themed venues with specialty menus and unclear dates. Promoters hint at unique experiences and culinary showcases, inviting patrons to learn more about the offerings and tickets.
The Indianapolis market shows mixed demand with hogs at 8.50 to 8.70 for the bulk, cattle prices easing, and sheep and lambs fluctuating. Hog receipts around 6 000 weekly, cattle and calves about 1 500, with outside demand modest and local packers cautious on price. Representative hogs sold up to 8.80, steers and cows vary, lambs around 7.50 to 8.50, and overall activity subdued vs prior weeks.
The article lists numerous committees for the United Mine Workers convention including Transportation Appeals and Grievances and Constitution. It notes W. P. Rollins, Duncan McDonald and others as district representatives and mentions a report on auditing and account cancellations. A Tobacco Workers leader addressed the gathering urging delegates.
Chicago grain prices list cash quotes for wheat corn and oats by grade. No. 2 red wheat opens at 1.23 to 1.24 dollars, No. 2 yellow corn at 64 to 66 cents, No. 3 white oats at 48 to 49 cents.
Chicago reports that the Chicago Nationals sold two recruits to the Louisville American Association team. Outfielder Kay, last season with Albany in New York, and Catcher Hart, formerly with Monmouth in the Illinois Missouri league, were the players exchanged.
An Irrepressible conflict unfolds as Charles Moyer and Frank J. Hayes clash with Lewis factions in the United Mine Workers convention. Insurgents win a vote to keep organizers as delegates paid by unions, while Lewis defends his policies and attacks accusers. The anti-Lewis forces gain momentum and choose Hayes as a key rival leader.
Community stage production by Indianapolis residents presents The House That Jack Built at Engishs opera house Friday and both showings Saturday. Proceeds go to the Children’s Aid Association as society factions fill boxes and demand tickets.
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