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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
4
Receipts show hog arrivals about half of last week with strong competition from shippers. Prices rose about 5 to 6 cents, closing firm near opening, with hogs selling mostly from 6.10 to 6.15. Cattle and sheep offerings were lighter, steady for cattle, and limited sheep lines traded. despite fewer cattle, demand from local packers remained solid.
New York March 30 Yukon Gold led trading on Wall Street amid heavy activity. Inside market dullness contrasted with close near Saturday levels as Union Pacific led minor gains and Amalgamated Copper saw cautious support after Lawson brokers aided Yukon. London markets were strong with broad gains. Northern Pacific showed strength while Erie Preferred weakened.
Market listings show common to choice steers 1 300 lbs and up at 6 75 to 7 00, good to choice steers 1 150 to 1 250 lbs at 6 50 to 7 00, extra choice feeding steers 900 to 1 000 lbs around 5 00 to 5 80, medium feeding steers 700 to 900 lbs at 4 25 to 4 50, stockers to 3 50, good to choice heifers 4 00 to 4 50, cows 4 30 to 5 25, calves 3 25 to 5 50, bulls 4 00 to 6 50, hogs best heavies 210 lbs up at 6 25, medium 199 lbs and under at 6 00 to 6 15, lambs good to choice at 5 7 0 to 5 7 0 and yearlings 3 50 to 4 50.
Pittsburg Pa March 20 cattle receipts 93 loads active and higher. Extra prime cattle 6.75 to 7.00, heifers 5.20, fresh cows and springers 16.60 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 43 loads 10 to 1 higher 6.00 to 6.35, heavy mediums 6.40 to 6.45. Sheep and lambs receipts light steady prime wethers 6.75 to 7.00, good to prime 6.25 to 6.60, spring lambs 39.00 to 14.00.
A local market advertises a range of cured and fresh meats with varied pricing. Sugar cured hams and bacon occupy prominent lines with English and smoked styles noted. Prices per unit or per pound include dried beef lard pickled pork fresh pork items and dressed hogs with several decimal based discounts.
Amelie Condemine alias Comtesse de Monteil, a famed female burglar, was arrested in Nice after a late-night break-in at a wealthy couple’s hotel room. Her career spanned America in 1901 Brussels and other European locations, with photos of her social circle and plans found among her effects.
March 30 in Washington Dr Wiley a pure food expert dined at a hotel and found a chicken pie with a feather in the first slice. The waiter explains the feather signals real chicken, while Dr Wiley questions the practice and the cook defends quality.
Grain prices for wheat corn oats and hay listed by grade with through billing notes and inspections. Totals show car counts across each commodity and grade with specific prices for timothy hay.
East Buffalo New York March 30 cattle receipts 3750 two cents higher prime steers 6.75 to 7.00 other steers 5.00 to 6.50 heifers 4.50 to 6.00 cows 3.29 to 5.50 bulls 5.50 to 5.25 feeders 3.50 to 4.75 milch cows and springers 20.00 to 58.00 veals 3.75 dollars per head. Sheep and lambs receipts 12400 five cents higher lambs 4.50 to 8.90 yearlings 7.25 to 7.75 wethers 7.00 to 7.50 ewes 6.00 to 6.50 mixed sheep 6.49 to 6.50 culls 3.00 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 13000 fifteen to twenty cents higher Yorkers 6.25 to 6.35 pigs 5.75 to 5.85 mixed 6.30 to 6.35 heavies 6.80 to 6.35 a few at 6.40 roughs 5.49 to 5.60.
A cluttered list shows varied produce prices including cabbage at 65 cents domestic, onions from White to Valencia crates, cauliflower per dozen at 1.75, beets per bushel 70 cents, sweet potatoes and potatoes per bushel and barrel pricing, carrots 60 cents per bushel, navy beans 2.35 per bushel, and navels from California Arizona and Florida with prices around 3.00.
The New York Museum exhibition by the Consumers' League and college settlements exposes how producers and laborers earn far less than middlemen and capitalists. It presents cases from clothing to oil and dairy, noting producers receive a tiny fraction of consumer prices while distributors and transporters claim large margins.
A Coventry Road resident discovered the bodies of a man and a woman in a field. Both were shot through the heart and it is believed they killed themselves. The man is identified as Carl Bernthaler of Thirty third Street, and the woman as Lena Zeichmann, a Mayflower school student.
Chicago dealers plan to use automobiles as strikebreakers if milk wagon drivers strike. Automobiles would deliver milk across the city to prevent shortages during a potential tie up of wagon deliveries.
California ship owner J D Spreckles arrives in Mexico City to seek a concession to build a 50 mile railroad along the border. The line would pass through the mineral rich Imperial valley near the United States line, expanding cross border transport.
Alexander Berkman husband of Emma Goldman was arrested today in connection with the Union Square bomb throwing. Police widen a dragnet for alleged accomplices of Selig Cohen alias Silverstein. Cohen killed Ignatz Hildebrand in a failed bomb and was badly injured. Berkman freed on parole until tomorrow hearing.
The U S Bureau of Forestry plans to supervise hundreds of Winona Technical Institute campus trees for nature study by Indianapolis public school teachers and students. Wesley Bradfield leads talks with school and institute authorities, while W C Smith welcomes the idea and eager teachers seek access.
Washington March 30 Senator Johnston of Alabama owner of a fine Alabama residence enjoys summer garden work in overalls and a split-hickory hat. A Birmingham woman relocates to the area and offers payment for his gardening, but he says he has a life contract with Mrs Johnston, calling it marriage.
Rossville Indiana town marshal George Hughes and Miss Op L Whitehead of Carroll county were married at Delphi by Squire Collins on March 30.
Home Presbyterian Sunday school closes a highly successful year led by Superintendent David H. Whitham. Officers were re-elected including Elmer Gunter as assistant superintendent, Joseph Pinckney Durham as treasurer, Maude McNutt as secretary, Agnes DeGroot as organist, and Edward DeGroot as chorister.
A playful Washington Star humor piece contrasts a sentimental girl and Miss Cayenne over love at first sight. The couple meets while he dons football attire and she wears a motor car costume, prompting witty exchanges about romance and appearances.
John R. Yates sues Carrie Yates in superior court alleging she with an accomplice forged mortgages of 2150 on his property. Carrie, convicted in criminal court, resides in Boston after a suspended sentence. Edward Knight, her attorney, seeks custody of their daughter while Yates retains three children.
A mass meeting of Warren merchants at the opera house discussed funds to build an Old People’s home. William Chepseon offered a farm and financial support contingent on a sizable local subscription, and a committee was formed to solicit contributions.
Boston March reports a 10 percent wage cut for cotton mill workers in mills employing 60 40 people. Curtailment spreads across New England with more workers to be affected next Monday.
A list of births at various streets and addresses, naming parents and newborns by gender. Also includes multiple death notices with ages and causes, hospital or home locations, and a series of married couple pairings listed as records or notices. The fragment preserves names, ages, and places without narrative context.
Secretary of State Root, tiring of Castro evasions on the opening of mail bags for the cruiser Viacomin, plans to forward all related correspondence to the Senate. A Venezuela ultimatum is likely to be prepared by tomorrow.
Memphis crowds flocked to watch the Detroit pennant winners face the local team but rain forced Manager Jennings to depart on a morning train. Ty Cobb did not join the Tigers who moved to the Little Rock training grounds. field conditions were suitable for play.
A schedule lists bouts in Philadelphia San Francisco Boston Schenectady and Los Angeles. Featured matchups include Matty Baldwin versus George Decker Abe Atte versus Battling Neilson and Charley Hill against Joe Walcott with other bouts in the week across multiple venues.
Alonzo L. Rice of Shelby County in Shelbyville is paid $27 for a single sonnet sent to the Sunday School Times of Philadelphia. The payment marks a notable reward for local literary work.
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