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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
12
In Bales, Ohio, Mrs G V Sharp a noted society figure and wife of a politician and wallpaper maker killed her 12 year old son and then committed suicide early today. Authorities cite sorrow over the son’s incurable mental illness as the motive. Other dispatches note Bishop Prendergast and jubilee events related to the North American college in Rome.
Receipts reach 3,900 hogs 600 cattle 200 sheep with hogs and sheep up while cattle fall. Demand strong from all sources but external market reports push prices down slightly from last week. Hog prices mostly 7.30 to 7.65 with top at 7.75. cattle steady to lower. sheep steady with best at 5.25 and no lambs above 7.00.
Price list shows anthracite and Pocahontas grades with per ton costs, including lump and crushed gas varieties, plus a separate wagon market in Indianapolis by Rouse Bros. Prices span 2.00 to 550 per ton for coal types, and farm feed and hay values such as timothy, clover, and wheat straw.
NEW YORK June 7 The stock market opened strong and fairly active with gains across nearly all issues. Banks and many leaders hit new high ranges for the movement. Industrials and rails showed notable strength. Interborough Metropolitan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit rose over a point, while steel shares were less prominent though higher on the day. East Buffalo cattle markets show receipts and varied prices, with hogs up and sheep steady.
Washington reports Taft will not veto the tariff bill and Senator Aldrich has the Senate’s duty to fix the measure with the approval of the body. The leader noted that ten Democratic senators would back the bill if their votes were needed to pass it.
Autopsy reveals motive behind murder of Leilah Hamilton. Assistant District Attorney says a De Grasse youth, known to authorities, will be arrested once grand jury reviews facts. Father vows to act on grief. mother gravely ill. Coroner and A D A refuse to name the suspect until indictment.
Chicago June 7 Hogs receipts 49000 market 5c lower Mixed and butchers 7.25 to 7.70 good heavy 7.59 to 7.73 rough 6.70 to 7.00 light 5.25 to 7.57 pigs 6.20 to 6.85 bulk Cattle receipts 19000 market steady Beeves 7.50 to 7.20 cows and calves 2.25 to 6.30 stockers and feeders 2 to 6 Texanste 5.40 to 6.15 calves 6.00 to 7.50 Sheep receipts 14000 price steady Sheep 5.20 to 6.25 lambs 5.55 to 9.25.
Indianapolie Exchange reports butter prices for fresh and country dairy items at 18 cents per unit. Prices reflect 1 percent and fresh variations. Market activity centers on Indianapolis produce trade and dairy offerings.
A speaker denounces Mayor Bookwalter and associates for failing to back a single regulated telephone service in Indianapolis. They warn duplication costs, raise rates to 154 a year, and force citizens to bear interest on 3.5 million in wasted investment, urging voters to elect officials devoted to regulation over watered stock.
A streetcar wreck in the park left several injured as passengers recall darkness and cries. Dr. Swartz and Dr. Kincaide treated the injured at the scene while investigators weigh stone lodged between rail and guard versus a defective brake. Victims include Ray Fisher Clarence Porter and others listed by address. Frank Zimmerman funeral held, and motorman George Rader testifies he shut off current near the curve but brake failed.
Detectives questioned a young woman selling a plea for funds to buy an artificial leg for her husband. The name Wright matched a previous arson case, revealing the husband had his leg crushed in a railroad wreck. Both were arrested as clues mounted and Mrs Wright said she had often gone without food since leaving home.
Marriage notices show George Cline wed Rose L. Petit in Suez alongside Arme and Myrtle Allen Bockwald. Charles A. Dawson married Laveda Bhort Ze. Earl D. Tatlock’s nuptials with Mary D. Faulkner complete the brief record of unions.
General Electric appliances for heating and cooking are touted as safe convenient and essential for homes hotels hospitals and offices. The Indianapolis Light and Heat Company invites Indianapolis women to a demonstration at 48 Monument Place led by Miss Elizabeth Stillman from Schenectady NY to show electric household use during weekday hours.
Cincinnati stock report shows hogs receipts 3,325 steady except light shippers higher at 4.15 to 7.20. Cattle receipts 1,815 with good fat steers steady, lower grades dull, bulls slow, calves steady at 5.75 to 8.00, extra 7.3. Sheep and lambs receipts 1,513 steady.
A readable fragment shows sugar cured hams and bacon products with listed prices and grades. Items include English style hams and boiled hams with price markers. Also noted are black or skinned hams and breakfast bacon with various fractions and percentages indicating price or quality.
Pittsburg Pa June 7 cattle receipts night market steady prices ranged from common cows at 5.00 to 6.50 and fresh cows to 55.00 with head yields, hogs were steady with heavy yorkers 7.65 to 9.70, light yorkers 7.30 to 7.40, sheep calves and veal calves posted varied rates across grades and lots.
Grain markets show Wheat steady with No 2 red at 1.58, No 3 red at 1.49, and No 2 white Corn through billing listing various through billing prices. Oats steady with No 2 white 39c and No 3 white 58c. Hay mixed with Timothy and clover prices listed. Inspections tabulate cars by grade, color, and quantity across Corn, Oats, and Hay, with totals for No 2 white, No 3 white, No 2 yellow, and No 4 yellow categories.
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