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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
9
Indianapol is market report shows receipts of 2500 hogs 750 cattle and 50 sheep with hogs and cattle up from week ago but sheep down. Prices ranged hogs 10 50 to 11 15 top 11 15 while cattle and calves varied with steady to higher tones and light sheep activity.
Sugar cured hams and sausages appear with varied prices. Easter hams and English style hams are listed alongside bacon varieties and lard. Fresh pork, beef carcasses, veal and lamb offerings are shown with per unit rates.
In Chicago market activity, scattered Kansas rains and westward showers triggered heavy long liquidation and short selling in wheat. July wheat fell to around 1.08 while May contracts hovered near 1.13, with corn and oats uneven and hogs strengthening in the yard, reflecting pressure in recent trading.
Chicago cash grain report lists bid levels for wheat corn and oats across grades. Prices shown include No 2 red wheat around 1.18 to 1.20, No 3 red near 1.13 to 1.17, No 2 hard winter and No 3 hard winter in the 1.15 to 1.17 range, and spring varieties with similar quoting. Corn bids cover No 3 around 61 to 62 cents, No 4 around 56 to 56 1/2 cents, and No 4 yellow about 57 cents. Oats quotes span No 2 around 43 to 45 cents, No 2 white near 46 to 41/2 cents, No 3 oats about 41 to 34-42 1/2 cents, and No 4 oats around 41 to 44 2/3 cents.
Toledo March 26 closing prices show Beets cash at 1.17 percent, May at 1.18 percent, July at 64 percent. Corn May 64 percent, July, oats, and other grains held with Claverseed cash 7.85, May 7.75 bid, April 6.65, reflecting modest shifts in futures and spot values.
Market notes show wheat weak with No 2 red at 1.16 dollars, and No 2 red through billing at 1.18. Corn remains strong with multiple white and yellow grades around 60 cents, mixed varieties at 57 to 61 cents. Inspections list several lots by grade and color, with totals for carloads.
Wheat No 2 red and milling sample quoted. Corn 66. Shelled oats prices listed. Wheat straw oats straw hay prices and ranges provided. Dated prices include timothy and mixed hay with several figures.
Wholesale prices for fruits and vegetables listed by item including apples such as Grimes Golden and Jonathans, bananas, cranberries, figs Smyrna, grapes Malaga, oranges Florida and navels, peaches, strawberries, greens, lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, onions, and other market goods with varied pack sizes and regional origins. Listings include multiple vendors and unit measures across a dense catalog of produce prices.
The hearing details the Guggenheims Alaska syndicate and its opposition to claims of greed in Alaska. Steele explains no public stock sale and clarifies payments to Cunningham while denying attempts to gobble Alaska. Brandeis and Vertrees clash over questions as the Ballinger inquiry nears its end.
A housewarming at Murat temple last night drew about 1,500 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and their families. Guests toured the building after the program, enjoyed refreshments on stage, and listened to a musical performance before closing the evening.
Charles Jackson known as Texas Dick, once a railroad brakeman and frontier fighter, is dying of tuberculosis in Gloucester England. He wrote to Richmond Police Chief Gormon asking to raise funds so he can return to Richmond to die, recounting a life as a gun fighter, scout, vaudeville trick banjoist, and museum marksman across the US, Cuba, and South Africa.
A lengthy record of transfers lists many transactions from various buyers and sellers. It details lots, blocks, subdivisions, street names, sizes, improvements, and prices ranging from 300 to 100000 dollars, including parties such as John H Waren, Edson Wood, Michael Casserly, Hughes Mason, Elizabeth Spier, Chas H Hurd, and others across multiple neighborhoods and streets.
Elkhart Indiana March 26 Funeral services cannot be held Sunday due to a crackdown on blue laws. Livery stables must stay closed, and theatres drug stores florists garages horse stables fruit stands and other shops face closure. Musicians cannot perform publicly and hotels and restaurants may only sell meals.
Henry Morrison Rock of Greenfield died in St Petersburg Florida at age noted in dispatches. A Republican politician he served two years in the state legislature from Marion and Hancock counties and was a former engrossing clerk. He chaired the Republican central committee six years and was a Civil War veteran. His body will be brought home for burial. survived by a widow and six children.
Bloomington Indiana March 26. Bedford strikers Luther Slinkard John Slinkard Odus Nichols John Zabner Lee Hollars and Walter Reynolds were jailed for contempt of the permanent strike injunction order by Judge Wilson. Hollars was arrested on the same charge in the last term and released on his own bond after promising to keep the peace. Demonstrations at Bedford continue nearly daily amid mounting tension and fear of further trouble.
The quarter ending December shows 15 state institutions under the Board of Charities cared for about 10,782 persons daily with total maintenance of 056,985.25. Expenditures include 181,756.76 for new buildings and improvements. Receipts to the treasury totaled 06,514.00 from the institutions, 29,530.80 from the reformatory, and 22,415.91 from the state prison.
Mrs Johanna Brosnan died at her home on S517 N Capitol Avenue from pneumonia after a week of illness. She came from Ireland 25 years ago and was wife of James Brosnan. A member of St Peter and Pauls Cathedral, she leaves eight children and her husband. The funeral will be held at WW oclock Monday morning from the cathedral.
Police Judge Collins requires additional evidence by March 31 in the alleged blind tiger case. Joseph Thomas, a bartender, and William Leaty, a barn proprietor, are charged with keeping the operation in an alley behind West Washington street. Condell found several bottles of beer hidden in sawdust. Leaty says they were for his own use.
Lavina Paschal aged 63, nee Stanley, wife of an Indianapolis resident, died in Chicago where she had lived ten years with her two married daughters. She was sister to Mrs. A. A. Womack and Mrs. S. H. Stanley of Indianapolis, born in Madison, Indiana, and moved to Indianapolis at age eight. She belonged to a Baptist church and had many friends in Indianapolis.
A petition signed by 24 Oak Hill property owners was presented to the Board of Works today requesting extending the Brightwood street car line through their district. The move signals momentum for improved transit access and neighborhood development.
In Portland Indiana a courthouse gathering raised $2700 in thirty minutes to fund local industry expansion. Money funds stock in Journey Manufacturing makers of farm wagons with construction due before summer. Portland Auto Body pant starts. F Bimel Wheel and Spoke factory gears up with $100,000 stock. Portland Drop Forge boosts output to meet demand.
Frankfort Indiana March 26 Lewis New 77 a wealthy Clinton County man drank lye at his home today in a personal crisis and physicians say there is slight hope of his recovery.
Marion Ind March 26 John Burns finished the closing argument in the Krauss divorce case at noon and Judge Elliott instructed the jury at 1 30. The instructions cover the six questions agreed upon by court and attorneys about Krauss and his wife and about his condonement for the murder of Crystal Krauss.
Three fires kept the department busy today. Sparks set a fire to the roof of United States Bank Furniture Company at 220 W Merrill, causing $25 in losses. Mrs Mary Douglas suffered a slight facial burn from gasoline explosions while cleaning a waist near a gas jet. A fire at June's restaurant at 104 N Pennsylvania street was triggered by a burning flue shortly after midnight.
Chicago March 26 plan to remove wet and dry from ballots ahead of April 5 election sparked a state wide campaign. Illinois prohibitionists circulate a petition to place the issue before the legislature next fall needing 150000 signatures. Prohibition needs two thirds vote in the legislature to pass.
Indianapolis commission merchants report first crates of real Louisiana strawberries arrive. They promise fruit that won’t fade or shrink, larger and better than before. The opening of the berry season fuels recipe plans for strawberry desserts and shortcake in sliced form.
Odessa reports Lompanidse, a notorious brigand accused of 87 killings in 1906 07, was captured after a fierce clash in the Victius district. He allegedly tortured victims to learn where valuables were hidden.
Officials widen the search at the L. Fish Furniture blaze as a joint inquiry by fire police building departments and the coroner probes blame for at least twelve deaths. Fire Chief Horan cites a previous report of a stairway fire escape. no record found. Leo Stroerkel 21 held on manslaughter. investigation delayed until April 6.
Greenwood death of Dorrell, Indiana Union Traction verdict for Abrams at ten thousand dollars in Noblesville. A Greenwood Franklin league to deter reckless drivers targets Sunday pleasure seekers from Indianapolis. South Bend hosts state telephone associations convention May 11 and 12 with 300 to 400 delegates. Elks state convention preparations in South Bend with large attendance expected. Washington reports Myrtle McBride and Jonathan Borden wed after litigation over five thousand dollars. couple went to Oklahoma. Columbus mayor pushes basement city jail beside dog pound. Logansport body of Harry Thompson found after three weeks, fall from Valley bridge. Goshen wreckers find brake beam on Lake Shore track ahead of fast mall. Anderson pickpockets strike theaters. cab driver loses six dollars. Anderson liquor sale arrests: Powers and Delashmit. Shelbyville Clark convicted of false pretenses, to Michigan City prison for one to seven years.
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