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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
4
Kenosha Wisconsin July 14 Mayor Scholey will issue a city proclamation on beach attire at the public bathing beach. The aimed rules address length and style of bathing suits after protests from residents on the north side who called current costumes shocking.
The Indianapolis Military band under H. W. Klausmann performs at Fairview Park with a program including Seventh Army Corps Lucia The Warblers Parsifal Egmont and Don Carlos selections The Betser orchestra plays at Maennerchor roof garden with Heat of and Hoosier Rag and Yankee Prince Lehar The marriage of Reliance Holton to Myron Leckner and other society items note relocations travel and social events in Indianapolis and nearby cities
Toledo Ohio July 13 Wheat bids show mixed activity with cash at 1.40 and July at 1.21 percent, December around 1.13 percent, and May near 1.17 percent. Corn ranges include cash five cents, July around 7.44, September near 7.0, December 5.8, May 5.8. Oats trade at cash 55 to 56 cents, July and September around 48 to 46 cents, December near 46 to 44 cents. Rye cash at 6 cents.
Chicago cash grain prices list bid ranges for wheat corn and oats. Prices include No 2 hard at 1 22 to 1 28 dollars for wheat No 3 hard 1 20 to 1 24 and spring grades around 1 28 to 1 34 for No 1. Corn No 3 7 cents No 2 white 76 cents No 2 yellow 73 to 74 cents No 3 corn 72 to 73 cents. Oats ranged No 3 at 50 to 51 cents No 4 white 48 to 62 cents.
Indianapolis grain bids show wheat steady to firmer with No. 2 red at 1.27 full and July expectations. corn mixed with No. 2 white around 7éc. oats weak with No. 2 white near 50c. Hay quiet at $14.50 to $14.75. In Pittsburg cattle, hogs and sheep, receipts light and prices varied from $6.75 to $8.40 for cattle and $7.90 to $8.25 for hogs, while lamb and veal values move higher on light calf supplies.
Indianapolis Produce Exchange advertises fresh eggs at 18 cents, country butter at 11 cents, and turkeys ducks geese hens among other poultry. The listing is a compact trade notice noting assorted farm products for sale.
Mrs Catherine Smeltzer 514 Dorman Street walked from her home and deliberately stepped on flower beds laid by Leo and Margaret Meehan children of Mrs Mary Meehan 521 Dorman Street near their home. She was arrested on a malicious trespass warrant issued by Sergt Corrigan after witnesses saw the act.
Henry Vehling builds a house in Bural near North for 2400 dollars. H T Mickly plans a barn at 30 N Bradley for 10 dollars. Thomas B Noble constructs a shed at 1817 N Meridian for 400 dollars. John Metsberger erects a barn near West. H H Pfeifer constructs a house near Michigan in Colorado for 1200 dollars. James Martin adds a porch at 1650 Chestnut for 10 dollars. T F Messens files repairs at 1306 Linden for 100 dollars. Sarah A Rogers builds a house near Twenty eighth and Martindale for 1800 dollars. Levin fronts a store at 2078 Illinois for 3400 dollars.
Hog receipts 6,000 in Indianapolis with higher prices steady finish. cattle and sheep receipts varied. Hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents above yesterday, top $8.30, average near $7.96 to $8.08. Cattle receipts small, good to choice sold 5 to 10 cents higher. calves steady. Sheep and lambs up in receipts, demand steady for good to choice. lambs $4.00 to $8.00, yearlings up to $5.50. Union Stock Yards reports mixed gains across hogs, cattle, and sheep with varied weights and prices.
In Cincinnati the probate court refused a marriage license for George C. Parker a colored man and Katherine G Stewart a white woman from Indianapolis on technical grounds that she was a nonresident. An anonymous caller claiming to represent the bride's mother pressured the clerk to not issue the license. The pair were traveling salesmen staying at a Palace hotel.
After two weeks of hustling petitions, Holtzman supporters tally about 1,500 names far short of the 5,000 required. The effort is hindered by absent supporters, travel, and opposition from the Newsboys band, with sentiment turning toward a new deal and party necessity shaping Holtzman’s stance. Holtzman declines candidacy unless party needs dictate and thanks local business leaders for their solicitations.
Nellie McIntire a 15 year old from Memphis ran away to wed Morris McIntire 35. She reported being choked and assaulted. authorities say more charges may follow. The couple married May 13 and were found in a room at 07 N Capitol avenue Chicago police assisted in the arrest.
A six day old baby boy was left in the Traction Terminal waiting room Tuesday night. Bicycle policemen Mullin and Hunter took the infant to the Orphans' home, giving him the surname Mullin Hunter. A well dressed woman with a basket entered the room and left. the attendant found the baby when she did not return.
New York July 14 The stock market showed modest strength with American securities rising in London and little selling pressure at the open. Railways led advances about 4 to 5 percent with Wabash preferred up nearly a point. Amalgamated and United States Steel modestly higher while Smelting fell heavy and Missouri Central gained support.
A morning fire of unknown origin gutted Luna Park theater and the adjacent skating rink with concessions in Buffalo causing an estimated loss of five thousand dollars. The blaze destroyed the complex including the rink and structures.
The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad will start regular tunnel service between Jersey City and New York on July 19 1909. From July 2 1909 tunnel tickets will be issued to Pennsylvania Railroad passengers wanting the Jersey City to New York route, to be shown at Jersey City entrance elevators. Ferry service from Jersey City to New York continues until further notice.
Birth entries list multiple couples with address details and newborns including stillborn. Deaths report a range of ages with causes such as trachea insufficiency pulmonary tuberculosis nephritis and accidents. Marriages section names several couples awaiting record completion.
Chicago grain report notes September corn at 1.11 4? 1.11% and oats at 67 65%c, with September prices for pork ribs and other items shown as 20.30. The fragmentary text references opening prices and month designations for grains and related commodities.
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