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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
8
New York stocks edged higher with scattered advances and notable shifts as traders maneuvered amid uncertainty. Chicago and Buffalo reports show cattle and hog prices holding firm with modest gains. receipts across markets steady to higher as traders weigh demand and supply dynamics.
Chicago live stock market shows dull cattle receipts with prime beeves at 6.10 to 7.00, stockers and feeders 4.73 to 4.60, cows and heifers 2.75 to 5.06, rough grades 4.36 to 6.72, pigs 5.40 to 4.59. receipts 2,000 steady. Cincinnati market lists cattle receipts 867 steady with various steer classes, calves up to 10¢ higher, hogs steady, and lambs at 5.10 to 5.25 for extras.
Springfield Illinois January 22 In separate sessions the Illinois legislature today re elected Shelby M Cullom to the United States Senate.
The Public Parks Board plans a temporary relocation of the juvenile court to rooms 211 and 212 in the basement as part of a building reorganization. The move follows an agreement between Bookwalter and J Clyde Power before departure for the south, aiming to relieve crowded, inadequate current quarters.
Indianapolis livestock market reports brisk hog activity with 9,000 head sold and prices up 5 to 10 cents from yesterday. Cattle and sheep show steadier demand. best hogs reach 6.80 while most hog trades run 6.60 to 5.75. Cattle demand favors fat cows and heifers, with quiet, steady closes. Sheep unchanged as few offerings move quickly. Markets note improved buyer sentiment yet limited enthusiasm across steers, cows, and calves.
Local stock activity was light this morning with ten shares of American National Bank stock trading at 163. The day featured small moves in Vandalia Coal common and preferred, and a broad listing mostly unchanged from opening day. Brokers expect a brighter tone soon as tax exempt securities appeal rises and six weeks before March 1 are usually active.
CHICAGO JAN 22 Wheat strengthens at the open with May at 78 to 80 cents and July around 75 to 78, corn softer early with May around 45 to 46 cents and July near 43 to 45, oats down with May about 39 cents and July near 35 to 37, hog products unsettled with May pork at 16.50 and lard around 9.45. Local receipts show wheat 22 cars, corn 350, oats 175. May wheat closes at 78 cents, July 77 to 78, No 2 red winter 75 1/4. May corn closes around 46 cents, July 42 to 43, No 8 yellow 42 1/4. May oats close near 38 1/4 to 38 3/4, July 35 1/4 to 37.
The Vandalia railroad company filed suit in U S court Tuesday against Union B Hunt William J Woods Charles V Mc Adams Indiana Railroad Commission James Bingham Eliott R Heaton and Gustav A Schnull seeking a permanent injunction to halt the commission from enforcing its order lowering freight rates on Vandalia lines between Indianapolis and the Illinois state line and to void the order alleging overcharges. The action stems from a commission decision reducing rates after Schnull & Co and other Indianapolis shippers complained the previous rates were excessive.
Representative M. Beecher Frump of Bowling Green introduced a bill aimed at tougher car signage. It would require eight inch by four inch black letters on a white background, placed above the floor of the automobile, with a $1,000 fine for noncompliance.
George Rhodius son of Mrs. Marie Rhodius proprietor of the Circle Park hotel married Alma Dodsworth in Louisville after officials’ efforts to stop the license. Dodsworth is known in Indianapolis as Alma Dare and in Cleveland as Alma Loopby.
The report of the last election shows President Mitchell re-elected with 71,100 votes, Vice-President Lewis 70,233 votes, and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson 70,162. Delegates to the next annual AFL convention include Mitchell, Lewis, Wilson, W.IT, Ryan, Dempsey, Walker and Savage, with alternates Burke, Haggerty, OConnor, Sullivan, Sharp, Pulaski and Evans.
The 18th annual United Mine Workers convention closed with patches to internal affairs and a vow to prepare for a 1908 clash with mine operators. Indianapolis won the next gathering, with Dublin a strong runner, as delegates approved a resolution against government injunctions and urged voting across party lines while demanding the union label on mine powder and condemning Pennsylvania police.
Lawmakers clash over a midweek trip to Anderson by members of both houses, with a free ride rumored from Indiana Union Traction. The event aims to discuss depository bills and other measures at the Present Day club gathering. Local reaction splits between support and opposition to complimentary transportation.
A waste paper chute at Oriental flats 15 N Oriental St caught fire Tuesday morning. Residents noticed heavy smoke and summoned Chemical No 1 and the department from fire station No 1. Fire was extinguished with about $50 loss.
Articles of incorporation filed Tuesday name Blue Ridge Oil company Clinton with 16000 capital and nine directors. National Sales Bank company Indianapolis with 320000 capital and three directors. D D D Manufacturing Greenfield with 9010 capital and three directors. Schaffer Carriage Indianapolis with 10000 capital and three directors. Norton Reed Stone Bedford increases capital from 50000 to 100000. Kager Wagon Evansville increases capital by 50000.
Thieves damaged a rear window at Charles Hines 1016 East Seventeenth Street and stole 29 dollars from a money drawer. A cellar window at John Davis 116 West Michigan Street was broken and a slot gas meter robbed. The largest theft occurred at clothing store 434 West Washington Street where 93 cents, two boys overcoats, other clothing items, and a pair of shoes vanished.
New York market notes dated January 22 list pork at 17.50 to 18.00, lard at 9.00, tallow at 6 6 1 2 c, butter 30 to 30 1/2 c, creamery cream at 26 to 28 c, white fancy near by eyes at 34 c, full cream cheese at 14 1/2 c.
A bill introduced by Representative Freuchtenicht proposes abolishing salary loan operations and imposes a $5,000 annual tax on all such businesses. The measure aims to curtail loan companies that issue salary advances.
Special to The Sun reports a small fire at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana damaging the electrical engineering building about $400 this afternoon. The origin of the fire remains covered in mystery as investigators work.
City Grain shows steady to firm oats and hay with several grain classes trading in cents per bushel. Wheat No 2 red at 75 cents, No 1 rejected 70 cents. corn No 2 white 49 cents, No 4 white 42 cents. oats No 2 white 3 cents, No 4 white 39 cents. rye No 2 rye listed with inspections details. Total carloads for inspections include multiple grades with no overall totals available.
A city page lists numerous birth and death notices with parent names and addresses, plus several obituaries and medical conditions. It records gunshot and accidental deaths, various ailments, and multiple dwelling and business property valuations and improvements.
Berlin reports feverish election tension as Germany nears Thursday vote with police powers restricting meetings. Prosecutions rise for red symbols with 500 arrests for red ribbons and neckties. One widow jailed for decorating a poodle with a red ribbon.
Horace Dooty, telegraph operator in a railroad yard, jumped from a moving freight train at Southeastern avenue and Belt railroad, 20 miles per hour, and sustained injuries. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital by ambulance. doctors fear a fractured hip and possible internal injuries.
Co L Long of 931 Indiana Ave went to the city dispensary Tuesday with his right index finger nearly severed after a hand saw slipped while he worked at Canter's Furniture factory Harding and West Washington. Dr Reeves dressed the wound and the physician believes the finger may be saved though the bone was severed.
The house on Tuesday unanimously approved the joint resolution passed by the senate on Monday empowering the railroad commission to investigate the Big Four railroad wrecks at Fowler and Sandford.
Gavin L. Payne of Indianapolis reached New York on the steamer Prince of Wales Frederick from Jamaica. He was expected in Kingston when the earthquake struck last week and arrived in the city today.
Senator Sutherland of Utah defended Reed Smoot in the Senate maiden speech. He opposed polygamy and said Mormons are loyal to the country. He rebutted protests alleging Smoot as a polygamist and affirmed Smoot’s past opposition to the practice.
Jeffersonville under water is expected to deepen in about two weeks with a further rise anticipated at Vicksburg as weather conditions influence flood levels across the region.
At 9 o'clock this morning the Ohio river stage was 49.2 feet and rising slowly. If heavy rains do not come soon the river will stand by Thursday night. The levee shows no signs of weakening and will withstand higher water than this rain will cause. All stocks of merchandise and household goods are out of danger.
Senator McDowell backs a Hotel Keepers association bill requiring hotels to post a safekeeping policy and offer safe storage. Non entrusted guests face liability limits of 250 for lost valuables and 500 for safe keeping losses due to negligence. Clothing loss capped at 20. Unclaimed items after three months may be sold and proceeds go to the county treasury for schools.
A bill was introduced in the house by Representative Otto Geiss Republican Evansville. The measure prohibits agents from offering insurance of the same class at discriminating premiums or rates.
Eva Lehr drank carbolic acid in a private room at public school No 35 Webb and Raymond Streets after a note from a boy. She collapsed after school and died shortly after 10 PM despite nine hours of medical care. Authorities investigate who sold the poison and the note’s giver. The teacher kept both students after hours but is not blamed.
John Brant a Lebanon Indiana bartender and gambler seized a fur jacket cap and other wearing apparel from his sweetheart on a moving traction car and leaped off near Lebanon. He was arrested in Indianapolis. The girl remained on the car and went to police. Brant faces grand larceny while the woman is held as a witness.
A man, a woman, and a child named Everett drowned while attempting to cross the White River two miles east of Exeter Missouri last evening. Their bodies were recovered.
Indiana could be asked to pay 2938.82 for work along government property near Indianapolis. Representative James Billingsley introduced a bill Tuesday to require the state to cover the amount after the United States government refused to pay the Marion County Construction Company.
Reuter reports a colossal disaster off Sumatra near Simalu with 1700 lives lost. A previous cablegram described a similar catastrophe, but today's message remains unclear whether this is a new event or a reprise of last week’s calamity.
In Washington on January 22 Senator Tillman clashed with Spooner over the Brownsville affair. He mocked many colleagues as a minstrel troupe, singled out Carmack with sharp jibes, then apologized for offense saying he would not try to be funny again.
The committee on medicine reported to postpone a bill by Dr E McKinney of Jay County to abolish the State Board of Veterinary Examiners. A minority urged passage, while McKinney argued against the board citing a petition of 3800 farmers in support.
The Hawkins anti-trust bill will be brought up for second reading as a Special Order at 10 o'clock Thursday, giving the attorney-general power to proceed against trusts and combinations.
Representative John Bowlug of Indianapolis introduced a bill Tuesday to adjust public improvement assessments. It would require when benefits exceed damages that the property owner receive payment by subtracting damages from benefits.
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