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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
4
Four groups in the center aisle basement feature plain and embroidered handkerchiefs in linen lawn swiss and cambric. Prices range from 4c each for 6 for 15c to 19c each for 25c to 35c qualities, with 6 for 30c and other bundles offered.
Wall Street reacted positively to the figures as financiers voiced approval of the latest data. Market optimism centered on improved earnings outlooks and confidence in financial sector performance amid shifting economic signals.
By T. C. SHOOTWELL New York March 3 Stocks opened heavy with losses around 0.5 points as Smelters Reading and Union Pacific fell about 0.5 while Anaconda Amalgamated and St Paul slipped 0.33. After ten minutes trading the market firmed but soon dulled. National Lead rose 1.45, Amalgamated Copper mines began operation and North Butte shipped ore. Pennsylvani a Railroad praised in its annual report. Wheat edged higher and cotton was unchanged.
Indianapolis stock market roundup lists prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with ranges for steer heifers cows bulls calves and hogs. Notable is steady hog market tops around 1.65 and varied cattle pricing across weight classes and quality tiers.
Chicago live stock totals show hog receipts around 20 000 with prices about 4 20 to 5 10 per hundredweight and cattle receipts near 12 000 with cows and heifers trading around 1 95 to 4 99 while western yearlings and lambs move in the 5 00 to 6 85 range and hogs steady to lower across categories.
Cattle receipts light and slow in Pittsburgh with prices for prime cattle at about 5.65 to 5.75 per hundredweight and top entries around 5,505.60. Hog receipts steady with prime heavy hogs near 4.80, prime mediums 4.95 to 5.00, and pigs around 4.60 to 4.75. sheep receipts slow with prime wethers 5.76 to 6.00 and lambs 5.00 to 7.40.
Indianapolis mayor receives a two page statement from James S Brailey president of Indianapolis Telephone on grounds for merging with Central Union Telephone. Louis G Richardson of Central Union to submit a similar statement to Mayor Bookwalter next day. Statements not released to public at this time.
Noon day services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church during Lent starting at 12 05 and ending at 12 30 Rev G D Sulger of Terre Haute will preach the opening sermon Other days will be led by Episcopal clergy from the local diocese Every Wednesday evening through Lent will be held in one of Indianapolis Episcopal churches
Grain prices for wheat corn and oats listed with various grades and bids including No 2 red wheat at 1 00 to 1 00 14 with forecasts for March April and May. Inspections show totals of cars by grade with 20 cars of corn and 2 cars of hay inspected. one rejected car with no established grade.
Ruben Donley of the Indianapolis Portrait company testified in police court that A. N. Grant Fred Van Slack and Fred Smith wrested a book from him after grabbing his collar. Grant Van Slack and Smith were fined $1 and costs after the incident. The trio said the company was under court order to take the book from possession of a receiver.
Optimism spreads through Indiana life fire and accident insurers as premiums flow daily totaling about 12 000 and deposits around 8 million with the state auditor. Authorities credit tighter supervision and reorganized agencies for a solid foundation, while real estate activity in Indianapolis shows steady prices and a $26 000 Johnson property sale for a three story building at Senate and Washington.
Mary Hawkins swore out a desertion warrant against William Hawkins. Constable Ross located him at v318 S Arsenal Ave where he fled through the house and onto a street car, then returned and arrested him after a chase through two blocks.
A signal corps is being organized by H. Comer Wolf with over 30 young men already joined. Headquarters are at Fifteenth St and Ashland Ave. Drills occur every Thursday night as organizers seek 64 members to apply for a United States Reserve charter.
Society notes report Miss Mary Stubbs, state statistician, will marry Harry C. Moore, secretary treasurer of Pitman Meyers, with a Saturday ceremony at her Park Ave home. She will keep her maiden name for official documents and continues as statistician until December. Also covered are Mr and Mrs Charles C Shaffer's twentieth anniversary in Waughville, a hard times party at St Anthony's hall, and various social visits and travels of local residents.
Marshal Willey's frame house near Forty-eighth Street and Central Avenue burned Monday afternoon after a coal oil stove started the fire. It lay outside city limits and mud in the roads hampered response. truck No. 9 could only unload limited gear and could not reach the blaze. Loss was about 3100.
In Frankfort Indiana on March 3 three physicians failed to save Catherine Pickett three years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leroy Pickett. While playing with popcorn her mouth filled with kernels and one grain entered her windpipe. She slowly strangled to death despite medical efforts.
Attorneys worry over a disorderly courtroom scene as juror selection stalls in the Brunaugh graft trial. The panel, previously reduced by peremptory challenges, now hinges on jurors like Lee Holtzman and Fred Mayer while witnesses include Rose Lazar and Henry Marshall.
Columbus Indiana March 3 Horace B Hord son of Judge Francis T Hord of this city is secretary of the Indiana Society of New York which will hold its fifth annual banquet at the Waltors Austoria on March 20. Speakers include Finley Peter Dunne David Graham Phillips Booth Tarkington Congressman Charles B Landis John E Lamb Harry New Thomas Taggart and others invited friends here.
City records list numerous births including girls and boys at various addresses such as Raleigh and Georgia Hampton 218 Toledo street and Charles and Edith Hall 206 North Delaware avenue. Multiple deaths and medical conditions noted with patient ages and hospitals, plus building permits for several dwellings with specified values.
Special to The Indianapolis Sun Noblesville Indiana March 3 jurors selected to try James W Hensley Indianapolis machinist charged with murdering Walker McClintock twelve jurors all farmers were chosen after 48 men were excused for opposing capital punishment Prosecutor C M Gentry opened the case detailing the tragedy and noting Hensley was on McClintock premises after being told to leave as crowds gathered for the trial.
Joseph Carson announces his candidacy for state representative from Marion County, seeking the Democratic nomination.
Ellis Personell 6 a farmer north of Charlottesville took his own life by swallowing carbolic acid in Greenfield Indiana. He had been despondent for some time and it was thought he was losing his mind. Four children survive.
Stockholders at the Co-Operative Department Store on N. Capitol Avenue elected directors and officers. Officers chosen were President M. E. Graston, Vice-President J. J. Hailey, and Secretary and Treasurer G. W. Lackey, who continues as Tanager.
Dwight L. Elmendorf will give the fourth in a series of lectures Tuesday night in Caleb Mills Hall on The Pacific Coast. He will show a remarkable motion picture depicting logging in the forests of the northwest.
New Castle Indiana reports its population now estimated at 9,000, up from 3,406 in 1900. The note places the city’s growth in a historical context and marks a substantial increase over the century.
Seclude Tom W Arionette chosen in race one. Tartar Maid tops race two with Masks and Faces Lady Pink second. Cooney K Druid and Dainty Belle noted in race three. Barlew and El-Hson and Schreiber entries highlighted in race four. Sainesaw Hans Severus lead race five. Hooray French T Nun Miss Strome in race six. Flowaway Jack Witt Mazonia headlines race seven. Three best bets: Tartar Maid straight in race two, Burlew entry straight in race four, Hooray straight in race six.
Forty seven residents on Madison avenue escaped a fire when ice blocked the door to the stairwell on two upper floors of a six story building. They climbed to the fire escapes in scant clothing as flames raged, aided by arriving firemen who ferried them to safety from ladders.
City of Indianapolis invites sealed bids for sprinkling unimproved streets and public places from March 6, 1908, to October 15, 1908, with payments per 10 000 sq ft and required equipment, bids backed by a 200 dollar bank check and a 5000 dollar performance bond, and the board reserves the right to reject all bids.
An ordinance limits access to skating rinks for girls under 18 and boys under 21 after 6 pm unless properly escorted. The measure would hold rink managers liable with a maximum fine of 25 dollars for violations.
In Lafayette Indiana Burton Julian jailed on a wife beating charge asked to change clothes then killed himself with a shotgun. He had been drinking and was reportedly jealous of his wife.
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