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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
A crowded catalog entry lists Persian lawn and gingham fabrics with widths from 27 to 31 inches, Turkish towels 20x40 inches, parasols with wood handles in Copenhagen blue and tan, and men’s undergarments and silk ties with assorted prices including 1.50 parasols and 0.50 undershirts.
Dr Bushnell arrives to conduct a summer school program and supervises vacation playgrounds. He will deliver illustrated lectures on Public Playgrounds and Their Benefits at 8 PM in city school buildings. Attendance is free and sections are scheduled with buildings listed for each date to notify parents.
In Harrisburg on June 12 Judge Kunkel found ex-Auditor-general Snyder ex-Treasurer Mathues and ex-Supt. of Grounds and Buildings Schumaker not guilty after the jury retired. The ruling caused a courtroom sensation amid earlier doubts about a possible conviction.
Theodors Johnson, 40, described as a former resident of Indianapolis, reportedly shot himself in Cincinnati on June 12. Local authorities began investigations as details remained limited.
The market rose at open but soon weakened as heavy selling hit railroad shares. Union Pacific dropped to 145 1/2 from 147 1/4, St Paul and Reading sagged, Erie issues fell after news on Erie interest obligations. Traction stocks and industrials weakened while government bonds held steady and commodities showed mixed moves.
The Missouri Pacific Ir on Mountain railway issues an attractive booklet titled Colorado with fine illustrations. Call C. D. Boyd at 516 State Life Building to obtain a copy and be inspired to plan a trip.
Wheat prices show No. 2 red at 87c through billing 986c. No. 3 red 88c. No. 4 red 8c. No. 1 re jected 8c. Corn prices list No. 2 white 72c through billing. No. 3 white 68%c. No. 4 white 61c. mixed varieties around 67c. Oats and hay prices noted. inspectors report car totals: Wheat 9 cars in, 1 out. Corn 48 in, 0 out. Hay 6 in, 0 out.
Indianap olis actor John Maurice Sullivan joins Holden Stock company to star in Thelma at Park Theater next week. Sullivan replaces John Co. King who departs Batardeau for New York to join Frohman productions. Sullivan draws strong local support.
The Wagon Market lists corn at 70 to 74 cents per bushel, shelled oats 50 to 54 cents, oats sheaf 9 to 10 dollars, straw 4 to 5 dollars, shredded fodder baled at 7 to 8 dollars, miller at 7 dollars, hay varieties including clover 8 to 10 dollars, mixed 7 to 10 dollars, timothy 7 to 11 dollars, baled No 1 10 to 12 dollars and No 2 9 to 11 dollars.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania June 12 cattle receipts eight steady with price ranges for extra fair prime good and cows and heifers. Hog receipts fifteen loads up 10 cents with Yorkers and medium weight prices listed. Sheep and lambs receipts light with prime wether and choice lambs quoted.
A handsome 16 page booklet from the Indianapolis Brewing Co offers the thirty-second national Saengerfest program as a souvenir for visitors. Designed by W. Dennis, the booklet features entertaining matter and clever verses arranged by Otto Deluse, promising a lasting keepsake of the Saenger bund event.
Births list includes multiple families with addresses and newborns noted by stillbirths and live births. Deaths section lists individuals with ages and causes including chronic nephritis and chronic myopathy, with fragmented street addresses and unclear names.
Chicago reporters show hogs receipts at 22 000 with mixed and heavy bids rising to 5.50 to 5.70. Cattle receipts at 3 000 with beeves up to 7.85 and western stockers around 2.60 to 5.30. Sheep receipts listed with natives at 4.50 to 5.40 and lambs from 4.25 to 6.75.
Heavy rain offset lower cables and pushed Chicago market higher. July wheat opening at 875a, July corn 674, July oats 42%%, July ribs at 7.75, July lard 8.85. Reporting by A. W. Thomson.
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