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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
9
A gunpowder magazine explosion in Canton China last night killed hundreds and damaged or destroyed many buildings. At least twenty one bodies were recovered with many more thought missing as rescue efforts continued amid fire and debris.
In Worcester on May 3 Leslie M. Shaw, ex secretary of the treasury, urged marine support before the Board of Trade and predicted an awful war for control of the Pacific. He stated two nations could contest the region, though he did not identify them, and warned of a costly outcome.
New York May 3 The market opened strong with gains in many active stocks except Reading which fell. St. Paul led with a full point rise while Union Pacific jumped to 15 and a half. Early hour profit taking eased but prices recovered by noon aided by Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Amalgamated.
Cattle receipts totaled 1300 with steady prices for steer, feeder, and cow groups. Texas steers quoted at about 2.05 to 5. Hogs receipts 460, prices higher with pigs at 6.00 to 6.55 and packers at 6.0 to 6.51. Sheep receipts 1200 steady with natives 3.50 to 5.00 and lambs 4.00 to 8.49.
Market briefs from New York show pork quiet with fats near 17.5 to 18.0. Lard weakened, Western steam spot 8.85 to 8.95. Tallow firm. city 6c country 5 to 6 the ounce. Butter creamery extra 27 to 24c. finest 26c. Eggs white fancy 2c Western 17 15 to 8e. Cheese full cream 15c.
Pittsburgh Pa May 3 cattle supply light steady prices for prime cattle 5.50 to 6.05 per hundredweight and common grades up to 5.80 to 6.00 sheep supply light steady prime wethers about 5.85 to 6.00 good mixed 5.50 to 5.75 lambs 5.00 to 7.60 hogs receipts light heavy hogs 6.75 and midrange 6.80 with roughs 6.50 to 6.90
Chicago May 3 report shows dairy and poultry prices from Aerigos McKrAe Press Association. Butter creamery 2c higher, extra 17 4r, cheese twins 13 4c, baby turkeys 12c, chickens 12 14c, geese 5.00 to 7.00 per dozen.
Cattle receipts 1290 steady with prime cattle at 5.30 to 6.30 per cwt. Stockers and feeders 33.55 to 15.90. Hogs receipts 19000 stronger with light pigs 5.60 to 6.40. Sheep receipts 3000 steady with native sheep 4.50 to 6.75 and native lambs 6.60 to 8.70 per cwt.
Levines McRae Press Association reports Cincinnati cattle receipts 20 steady butchers 5.40 to 6.50, hogs receipts 3,823 five cents lower 6.50 to 6.55, sheep receipts 134 steady extra 3.40 to 6.50, lambs extra 7.30.
The listing shows Tim gitay seed priced at $2.60 per bushel for choice and $2.50 for prime to strictly prime. Clover seed ranges from $0.00 to higher grades, with 3% values. red clover varies from $6.00 to $7.50, English varieties at $8.50, and Alsike alfalfa clover noted among the seeds.
May 3 report shows hogs 8,000 head, cattle 1,00, sheep and lambs 100. Hogs steady with a 6 62 per 100 weight range. Cattle, sheep and lambs also steady. listings include steers and heifers by weight, cows and calves, bulls, hogs by weight, and lambs with price bands across categories.
Wheat grades show No 2 red steady with several track and tie prices. corn grades list multiple white and mixed varieties with through billing figures and color codes. Hay notes firmer on choice timothy with prices around $19 and $18 for other timothy lots. inspections tally 39 corn cars and 18 other cars with varied grades and rejections.
East Buffalo New York May 3 cattle receipts 175 steady veals and calves 3.00 to 3.25 per pound sheep receipts 8000 lambs 7.90 to 8.10 for choice cuts to fair 6.00 per 100 weight yearlings 5.69 to 7.00 wethers 6.25 to 6.66 ewes 5.50 to 6.15 mixed sheep 5.50 to 6.0 cull sheep 2.50 to 4.25 hogs receipts 8500 steady Yorkers 6.85 pleys 6.80 to 6.85 mixed and medium 6.85
Chicago wheat advances 4 1 8 cents with May at 81 1 4, July 84 84, September 86 4 86 1 2 cents. Corn gains 1 3 4 to 50 cents May and July around 50s, oats rise with May 47 46 1 4 cents. Local receipts record 35 wheat, 221 corn, 211 oats cars. cash quotes No 2 red winter 823 4 83 3 4 cents, May corn 49 1 2 cents, No 3 yellow 19 4 0 0 0 0 0 cents.
A dense catalog of fresh produce and seafood with unit prices across numerous items. Entries include fruits like Florida strawberries and California pears, vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, and greens, plus fish and meats by weight. Prices shown in cents per unit or per pound, with many items in per peck or per bushel as listed.
Copper bottom sheets priced at 37c, 290i. iron and bloom galvanized items listed with dollars. Charcoal tin and roofing tin offered in various sizes with prices from 4.75 to 12.00. Tin sold in pigs and bars. zinc also noted.
Milan reports Rossi, the well known tenor, is in critical condition from a self inflicted injury. He cut out his tongue with scissors in a temporary insanity episode after losing his voice in New York last winter. Recovery chances are slight.
The final temperance meeting of the Murphy brothers will be held Sunday evening at Tomlinson hall. Francis Murphy Jr of the Metropolitan Opera House New York will preside. Many Indianapolis leaders are expected and over 1800 names have joined the Murphy pledge.
Acting Postmaster-general Hitchcock orders a new post office station at Fountain-square on Virginia avenue north side between Shelby street and Woodlawn avenue. Targeting July 1 operation to improve mail delivery to Beech Grove and settlements south of the city. At least ten carriers will be attached to the station.
The Anderson Episcopal church official board concluded a deal to buy a lot at Eleventh and Delaware for 7500 dollars. They plan a new church on the site costing 35000 dollars. The report comes from The Sun in Anderson Indiana dated May 3.
A cold wave accompanied by snow and sleet spread over western Missouri and Kansas. The thermometer registered 30 degrees.
In Pittsburg Pa on May 3 the roller skating craze affects public schools. Miss Ella Dovey from Quakland school says students stay tired, skating before and after classes and during noon recess. Teachers also indulge, some visiting nearby rinks after dismissal.
Newspaper excerpt describes a dispute over government salaries for telegraphers and staff in the senate. It notes a $1500 yearly pay and quotes Mr Newsome and Russell King about serving “out of the goodness of my heart” amid comments on appointments by Fairbanks.
State Statistician Mary Stubbs and team compile county sums totaling 1,100,863.36 for last year. Breakdowns include salaries for poor farm superintendents and care costs for the poor, insane, benevolent institutions, orphans, and township relief with Marion county figures showing detailed shares.
Ernest Messick, employed on the Central Telephone building project at New York and Meridian streets, suffered badly cut lips and several lost teeth after an elevator car descending slowly struck him as he looked into the shaft. He was taken home to 1811 Ingrams Avenue in a dispensary ambulance, under Dr. Hughes.
Attorneys for the saloon opponents in the Fourteenth Ward secured seven additional names on Friday morning, reducing the remonstrance by seven to a total of 49 dropped names, enough to affect the remonstrance’s validity.
The LaPorte County Fish and Game Protective association led by president Fred Liddell and deputy warden F. W. Hill arrested four men Reed Baker Arthur Baker and Jacob Zimmerman after a canoe pursuit costing each man 31.20 in fines.
Fifty four violators faced police court Friday for vehicle ordinance breaches. Many claimed old licenses, but the rule requires visible tags on the vehicle. All were fined plus costs with docket feet admitting, averaging six dollars each.
Ninety six golfers from all sections of the country began match play today in the annual tournament at the Atlantic City Country Club in Atlantic City New Jersey.
Governor Hanly sits up for extended periods and shows rapid recovery. Indications point to him spending part of next week back at his office as he regains strength.
William G. Fine sued the C H D railroad for $25,000 after losing an arm. A Superior Court No 3 jury awarded him $5,500 Friday morning. The decision follows hearings in the case and reflects the civil action against the railroad company.
The Sun offers a free ten word help note within three days for readers seeking assistance with listings or notices. Submit concise requests for missing items, errands, or help needs and receive quick publication guidance.
Eggs lower. hens steady at 9c. roosters 5c. spring chickens 9c. hen turkeys 17c. tom turkeys 10c. ducks 10c. geese 6c. Britter country steady at 9c. jobbers selling state creamery at 32c. Elgin 66c. Butterine selling at 10lse. Cheese prices: imported Swiss 2c over, domestic Swiss 2c over? New York cheddars 1c. domestic hamburger 15c. brick 18c.
Market listing shows heavy draft and heavy draft common to fair at 206 20 and 170 200Eastern chunks. Chunks common to fair priced 140 160. Southern animals noted extra 125 150, plain 100 125. Drivers range from 20 to 250. Comon drivers zero.
Pittsburg Pa. May market notes show light cattle supply with steady prices. Prime cattle 6.50 to 6.75, good and prime sheep wethers 5.85 to 6.00, lambs 5.00 to 7.60. Hog receipts smaller with prime heavy hogs 6.90 and mediums 7.06 to 7.10, pigs around 7.00.
Sextope-McRae Press Association reports May 2 in East Buffalo New York cattle receipts steady veal and calves range 5.80 to 7.00 sheep receipts 5400 steady with choice lambs 7.60 to 7.90 cull to fair 5.70 to 7.50 yearlings 6.50 to 7.00 wethers 6.00 to 6.50 mated sheep 3.50 to 6.00 cull sheep 2.50 hog receipts 3740 down 10 to 20 cents yorkers 6.85 to 6.90 pigs 6.57 to 5.90 mixed and mediums 6.85 heavy 6.70 to 6.80 roughs 6.00 to 6.05
Cincinnati Ohio May 2 prices for cattle hog and sheep receipts mixed lower. Cattle steady with extra at 5 50 to 6 50 calves weak to 6 50. Hog receipts 3133 five cents lower with good to choice 6 65. Sheep receipts 681 steady with extra clipped lambs 7 25 and spring lambs 3 5 to 3 60.
An advertisement promotes Dr. D. M. Bye's Combination Oil Cure as a recognized cure for cancer and tumors. It urges readers to contact the originator for free books at 316 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, Indiana, and warns against imitators.
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