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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
8
An earthquake struck St Louis at 4 30 Friday morning deeply felt by Clifton Heights and nearby districts. The tremor moved from north to south with a heavy rumble and lasted about ten seconds, startling residents across the city.
A four year old boy wandered near N Alabama street near the market Friday. He gave the name Frank Hatch and said his father works on an engine. He lived in a brown house near two hills across from Harrys with a sister. Chas Hatch of 434 EF Market Street retrieved him at the police station. the boy was hungry but not distressed.
Dr Jacobs of the City dispensary wore a bloodstained apron as John Moriarity the watchman for Priest and the Pennsylvania railroad tracks was fatally wounded Friday morning. Moriarity was attacked after warning of an approaching train, the severed artery spraying blood high into the air.
Commissioner John McGregor a Republican candidate gives a 25 cent change instead of a half dollar as he buys cigars at the courthouse stand. The episode sparks remarks on candidate habits and campaign behavior while other candidates are noted for uneven attendance and strategy.
Secretive use of White Ribbon Remedy claimed to curb or destroy appetite for alcohol in all drinkers from social to chronic. Endorsed by Woman's Christian Temperance Union leaders and touted as effective and economical. Sold by druggists nationwide and by mail from Mrs. A. M. Townsend in Boston.
Vienna reports European powers failed to intervene in the Spanish American War. Austria proposed peace, then sought to deter America with vague notes. England Russia France were largely indifferent. Germany pursued Pacific gains via Manila and the Philippines, while Britain countered to thwart Germany.
Indiana governor Durbin sends invitation to Prince Henry of Prussia as imperial highness or royal highness debate ends with imperial phrasing. Addisag C. Harris advised formalities while Secretary Hay will forward the invitation to the German ambassador for delivery to the prince in Washington.
Titus E Kinzie, candidate for state school superintendent, says the district 13 convention ignored a motion to impeach him due to prior arrangements. He claims Liste Carpenter acted without knowledge of the arrangement and that Carpenter, a friend, cleared the matter but was overlooked. Leaders had made other satisfactory arrangements, the motion was ignored.
A Lima city marshal relayed that Byron Castor, 11, son of Marion county’s former coroner, sought to move in with his Indianapolis aunt Miss Edna Castor after a brief visit to Chicago. The boy’s funds failed in Peru, prompting a return plan. In a separate matter, George and John Hendershot of 1245 Walcott Ave were fined for assaulting John J. Thompson after a dispute at Peters saloon over a wool game, Thompson also fined $1.
Martin Tierney aged 36 at 19% N Meridian Street was arrested Friday on an embezzlement charge for allegedly stealing about $600 from Rein hart Weber at S Meridian Street. Married with no children, Tierney had six months' employment and is accused of failing to report collections.
A five year old child, daughter of Republican county clerk candidate Harry Royse, insists she won’t keep her father’s campaign card to avoid influencing a vote. Indiana engineers’ society plans its annual convention in Indianapolis on January 1931 to inspect waterworks sewers bridges and the W Washington Street bridge site.
In New York on January twenty four, the prosecution began presenting witnesses against Lawyer Albert T Patrick charged with murdering William M Rice. The state portrays a crime plan for Patrick to gain Rice's millions, with a valet's confession supporting the theory that Patrick was the mastermind and Jones the tool. Handwriting experts seek forged documents as circumstantial proof. Patrick remains impassive as observers are kept out of the courtroom.
A state official said Warren Bligler or a new man will win next Thursday's election for secretary of the Republican state committee after this week’s failure to elect. The dominant faction aims to sideline Charles S Haas of Wabash O M Tichenor of Princeton and W H Whitaker of Delphi. A Beveridge ally predicts Beveridge will not back any candidate.
NY markets inch forward as European money eases and a new merger suit against Northern securities looms. Jersey Central issues 4 million bond. glass and copper sectors move to raise or cut prices. cattle hogs and sheep quotes show modest shifts amid mixed commodity signals. Indianapolis stock yards report light hog receipts and varied bid levels.
New York stock action shows improved tone with modest gains led by Amalgamated Copper and Michigan rail shares. Sugar firm on Cuban issue, cotton opening up then slipping. Missouri Pacific down 0.5. Leaders include Chicago & Northwestern, Rock Island, St Lawrence & Adirondack, Metropolitan, and Anaconda. Sales 251,300 shares.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis January 24 reports cattle receipts about 800 with small shipments. Prices show good to prime export steers 1,200 to 1,500 pounds average 1,550 to 1,500. fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,500 pounds. good to prime butcher steers 1,100 to 1,400 pounds. good to prime feeding steers 3.75 to 4.25. fair to good feeders 990 to 1,100 pounds. light stockers and cows with various ranges.
New York markets show pork at 16.25 to 17.00 per hundredweight, lard at 9.75, butter at 16 to 23 4 cents, Elgin at 23 4 cents, cheese large 7 10 cents and small 7 11 4, Western eggs 27 to 28 cents, tallow 6 4 percent, dressed poultry with turkeys and chickens at 22 cents, fowls 11 cents, ducks 9 1 cent, geese 15 cents.
Buffalo live stock prices and receipts report from East Buffalo New York dated January 24. Cattle three cars steady. Hogs 65 car receipts with ranges from best heavy 6.50 to 6.60 down to roughs 4.50. Sheep and lambs 68 cars dull and lower with lamb tops at 5.90 to 6.05 and sheep from 4.10 to 4.5. Yearlings noted at 4.50 to 5.00.
Chicago spot markets show May wheat up 4 cents at open with May, July futures led by gains. corn little changed to up 4 cents. Provisions mix with May pork around 16.50 and lard near 9.50. Eggs and butter edge higher with creamery butter at 23 1 2 cents and cheddar cheese prices steady to firm. Live poultry quotes list hens near 8 1 2 cents and turkeys around 6 cents, while geese demand holds at 4.00 to 6.00 dollars.
At Union Stock Yards on January 24 cattle receipts reached 3 500 with steady to mixed pricing. Top cattle ranged from 6 75 to 7 25 for choice to fancy, with other classes at 5 75 to 6 75 and stockers 2 50 to 4 75. Hogs receipts stood at 25 000 with a higher trend. top hogs at 6 50 and bulk buyers paying 6 00 to 6 35. Sheep receipts totaled 19 000 with prices weaker to steady. native and western sheep quoted 2 75 to 5 85 depending on type.
Kansas City Mo January 24 cattle receipts 3000 including 00 Texans steady prices native steers 425 to 660 Texans 420 to 535 Texas cows 250 to 425 native cows and heifers 275 to 525 stockers 850 to 2476 calves 4000 to 625 hogs receipts 11000 strong bulks 310 to 640 heavy 645 to 650 packers 315 to 645 medium 600 to 640 light 525 to 525 workers 530 to 610 pigs 450 to 539 sheep receipts 1500 strong muttons 450 to 525 lambs 500 to 800 western wethers 4500 to 5000 ew es 450 to 500
Cattle receipts 588 and hog receipts 1 777 reported with active trading. Hogs priced fair to choice 6.15 to 6.25, mixed 5.90 to 6.15, stags 3.75 to 5.00, fat sows 4.25 to 5.90, light shipping pigs 5.50 to 5.80, pigs 4.25 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 79 quiet with extra 4.00, lambs 5.75 to 5.75.
Market notes show No 2 red wheat at 88c track and milling freight varying by grade, with No 2 red 84c and January wagon rates. Corn on the weak side with multiple white and mixed grades between 57% and 68% for No 1 to No 4, plus mixed lots. Oats and hay show subdued demand with No 2 white oats around 49 to 40% and No 2 timothy hay around 11.5 to 12.2. broader prices affected by market softness.
Grain loads include Wheat No. 3 red one car rejected two more cars making three total, Corn grades No. 2 white two cars No. 3 white two cars No. 3 yellow three cars No. 2 mixed two cars with no established grade totals, plus 2 cars. Hay No. 1 timothy one car No. 2 timothy two cars total three cars.
Prices paid by shippers cover old turkeys ducks cheese butter and eggs with fresh and storage options. A wide range of groceries follows including coffee sugars flour and canned goods with numerous brand entries and price points.
Complimentary notice invites securing a vook or second girl or help through THE SUNS liners offering contact at 13 E. Ohio and phone number 880.
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