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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
3
Neighbors recounted how Mrs. Case begged for food while claiming she had no money. After her death, executors found about $5,492 in small bills plus nearly $10,000 in cash, notes, and mortgages hidden in a private “treasure room” behind a window and chest. Discovery involved three people counting bills overnight.
A. R. Lewis of New York is named sole kin and beneficiary while the hoarded treasure goes to a Philadelphia blind home. Years earlier Mrs Case attempted to have neighbors witness a will directing all property be turned to money and burned.
The family of John Trucksess, an old soldier fatally hurt by a streetcar fall, claims he is not dead and is attempting to awaken him by rubbing the body. Embalming has been done. a funeral was postponed to private services, with wife and niece of the Christian Science church avoiding discussion.
Amos Butler of the State board of charities says no law compels early removal of orphans from homes or asylums. He notes homes would like to dispose of children as young as 13 but cannot expel them. McAbee argues county asylums hold youths to 17 and beyond, urging changes to the child labor law to reduce hardships.
New York July 4 Clyde Fitch eminent dramatist in very serious condition. He is said to suffer appendicitis and may need an operation. He is working on a play for Mary Mannering who will debut as an emotional actress in the fall.
Arthur Austin a Bell Telephone fineman was robbed at 2am Friday near E Maryland street and Delaware street of 95 dollars he had planned to use to celebrate the fourth in Cincinnati as he waited for a train. Two men approached asking him to join a dice game. after he declined they followed him, one reaching into his pocket and the pair fled up an alley with the money.
Kansas City Mo July 2 cattle receipts 2000 native steers 5.35 8.35 Texans 3.00 3.25 Texas cows 2.15 4.50 native cows and heifers 2.25 6.49 feeders 3.35 5.50 bulls 2.90 4.00 calves 2.50 5.25 hogs 6000 market steady to strong bulk 7.66 7.85 heavy 7.55 7.97 packers 7.75 7.92 workers 7.60 buttons 22000
Cincinnati Ohio July 2 cattle receipts 247. Shippers prices range from 5 85 to 7 00 for good to extra grades with calves selling 6 50 to 6 55. Hog receipts 1,466 down 5 cents with selects at 7 75 and good to choice 7 30 to 7 53. Mixed packers 7 20 to 7 40. Sheep receipts 3,000 at 4 00 for extra sellers.
East Buffalo reports receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges. Best heavy steers fetch 7.90 to 8.15, prime heifers 6.50 to 7.00, hogs 7.99 to 8.00 for heavies and 7.40 to 7.60 for yorkers, lambs up to 7.25, yearlings to 5.00, ewes to 4.75.
New York notes pork at 319.19.75, lard at 10.97, butter prices varied by variety, eggs and poultry figures listed, and a notice that the produce exchange will close Friday and Saturday July 4 and 5. Chicago Union Stock Yards reports cattle receipts 5,500 with prices from 1.75 to 8.50, hogs 22,000 with mixed prices, sheep 7,000 with weak bids. overall dull to weak demand across categories.
Chicago grain and provisions prices show wheat down modestly with July at 1 3/4 to 1 1/2 cents lower and July corn up slightly while oats ease. Provisions rise 2 1/2 to 10 cents with pork near 18.72, lard about 10.72, ribs around 10.72. Butter lists various grades and cheese quotes mix in. Live poultry includes chickens 9 1/4 cents, broilers 15 cents, turkeys 1 1/2 cents, eggs at 1 cent.
New York stocks opened with hesitancy and irregularities as prices stood just below Wednesday's close. After 30 minutes the mood improved with Illinois Central up 1 4 percent and Chicago Northwestern up 1 4 percent. Amalgamated Copper edged higher while iron and steel shares held steady as traders prepared for end of three day business period. Government bonds shifted and Louisville shares were strong amid cautious activity.
Reports indicate cautious trading as weather remains unsettled and commission houses note few confirmed orders. Traders expect activity to pick up if conditions improve and markets stabilize.
Wheat and corn futures show varied quotes with No. 2 red wheat weak and corn steady across multiple white and mixed grades. Oats and hay hold firm or steady. inspections list several car counts for wheat corn and hay deliveries.
Readable sections show prices for poultry ducks geese and old turkeys, fresh eggs and cheese types, hides tallow and flor products. Fruits vegetables and canned goods list cabbage lettuce oranges lemons potatoes onions beans peas tomatoes watermelons oysters fish and game with multiple per unit prices and crate or case rates.
A dense OCR list catalogues ham sugar cured bacon lard fresh pork sausage and other foods plus drugs and chemicals with prices per unit or weight. Includes Indiana California suppliers and a mix of meat cuts broadside style. Specific items include hams shoulders bacon frankfurters tenderloins beans soap soda and tonics with varied cents and dollars.
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