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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
4
Detailed market summary shows hog demand pushing prices higher for various weights from 190 to 710 pounds. Reports include steers, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, and sheep prices with per hundredweight ranges and typical quality descriptors across categories. Key entities include weight bands, product categories, and price initials such as 6 35 to 7 00 per hundred.
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports hogs receipts 11000 with prices up to 7.40 for heavy and 6.10 6.40 for pigs. Cattle receipts 103 steady market with beeves 5.00 to 7.25 and cows 2.25 to 6.55. Sheep receipts 1000 steady with sheep 5.15 to 8.40 and lambs 6.35 to 9.45.
East Buffalo May 8 cattle receipts none steady prime and butcher prices range from 4.00 to 6.65 per unit. Hogs receipts 2,550 slow with values 6.70 to 7.60 for various hogs. Sheep and lambs 7,000 active and firm with lambs 5.50 to 7.95, yearlings 6.50 to 7.00, sheep 3.00 to 5.5.
Cincinnati May 8 hogs receipts 1,088 close steady cattle 66 steady to strong bulls strong calves dull veals 6.50 to 7.25 extra 7 to 7.75 sheep and lambs receipts 285 steady industry notes market activity in Cincinnati stock market report
Pittsburg stock market shows light cattle receipts with steady demand. Prices span cattle from common at 4.50 to prime at 6.55, hogs rising to 7.50, sheep light and steady, lambs 8.00 to 12.00, calves 3.00 to 7.50, and various grades listed for fresh cows, heifers, and stags.
In New York on May 8 the stock market opened with heavy trading and large early transactions. Southern Pacific moved up beyond the prior high and showed continued accumulation for potential major purpose by management. Amalgamated and Steel common rose, minor issues gained one to two points, and the market tone firmed but ended irregular with government bonds strong.
Chicago May 8 opening pan shows Wheat July at 1.16 1.154%, corn May 3 oats July 4 1 4c, pork July, lard not quoted, ribs Pray at 5.95. Closing shows Wheat May 1.27% corn 72c oats May 56é4ac pork May 17.50 lard May 10.80 ribs May 9.85.
Cash grain quotes for wheat corn and oats across No 2 red No 3 red and spring classifications including prices for No 2 yellow No 2 white and No 2 hard with quotations in cents per bushel and fractions. Market figures show assorted bid asks for oats and white varieties with standard values listed.
Wheat steady with several bid levels for May June and July contracts. No. 2 red through billing 1.45 to 1.46, with various red numbers and months. Corn quiet with multiple white and yellow grades through billing around 74 to 78 cents, oats and hay prices listed, rye and barley inspections reflected.
Toledo market listing shows wheat prices in cash and futures for May July and September ranges from 1.00 to 1.4814 dollars per unit with corn at 64 to 75 cents, oats trading 59 to 54 cents, rye at miscellaneous few cents, multiple forage seeds and cloverseed prices in October December March ranging from 6.52 to 6.67 dollars and timothy at 1.86 dollars.
In Machairos, 40 miles from Roosevelt party headquarters, two new smallpox cases alarm natives who fear an evil star. Medicine man accuses Roosevelt of delaying rain magic, while locals await his return to dispel the omen. A hunting party reports giraffe tracks moving southwest.
In Flushing on May 5 Captain Peter Hains, on trial for the murder of William E. Annis, breaks his silence in a published interview. He says he feels positive he will be acquitted, speaks softly and avoids eye contact, praising Doctor Mason's experts and expressing hope that others share his view.
A city record lists multiple births and deaths with ages and addresses, including neonates, children, and adults, plus diseases such as scarlet fever tuberculosis pneumonia and heart disease. It also notes marriage licenses and several real estate transactions with names, places, and values.
The Southside Turnverein hosts an evening of entertainment for the benefit of its active class. The program features an overture, orchestra pieces, Indian club swinging, songs by the Ladies' Class, parallel bar exercises, a selection, acrobatic tramp, Iola Quartet, Flemish Dance, and the South-Side Music School Orchestra. The active class will represent the club at the national turnfest in Cincinnati next month. Participants include Wm. Irrgang, Geo. Fink, Will Christoff, Louis Christoff, EB. Wiles, Theo. Bonheur.
Indianapolis and Kansas series games will be reproduced Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Hall by the automatic system. In St Louis a former Oklahoma governor Frank Frantz has been missing since Sunday after leaving an automobile near his hotel. In St Petersburg Czar Nicholas returns no answer to Madame Stoengel petition on Gen Stosesel sentenced for Port Arthur surrender.
In a Turkey Creek chase near Hugo Missouri on May 8 a posse fought moonshiners. Deputy Marshal Holden was killed as the band was routed after heavy shooting. Three moonshiners were captured. the still was destroyed and whisky seized.
Miss Minnie Martin, famed as one of Trenton’s prettiest girls, travels on a special train from Trenton to California to see Dr. Neail Frank Robinson of Camden before his expected death in Montrovia. Her father ordered the urgent cross country ride after a telegraph warned of his danger.
Telepost company, already operating east telegraph lines, begins western construction. The St. Louis to Sedalia line was completed Saturday, and a line to Terre Haute will be finished soon. A final segment will bring Telepost into Indianapolis. The firm holds a patent for sending 1.0% words every four minutes.
Miller Walker of Johnston New York is believed slain after winning a poker game. Dragmen recovered his body from the St Francis river amid claims that gamblers tied weights to him and dumped him after a big win. Prominent farmers were allegedly among those playing cards.
Miss Hazel Pugh entertained at 480 E Twenty fourth street for Miss Edna Northrop a June bride to be with help from Miss Edith Rhoades. Violets and lavender colored decor set the scene. Luncheon was served at the table.
Mrs Florence Q Bray was appointed administrator of the estate of her late husband Captain Edward Bray on Saturday. The appointment names Mrs Bray as the official managing person for all matters related to the estate and its assets.
Testimony centers on Mrs. Boyle’s alleged role in the Whitla kidnapping. Judge Williams criticizes media influence and notes no direct evidence against her while James Boyle stands convicted. Prosecutors press for aiding and abetting charges. Boyle features narration of plan and participants, including Mercer county ties and Cleveland arrest statements.
Jimmy Boyle’s conviction fuels scrutiny of Mrs Boyle who greets court crowds with a bold smile. She proclaims herself innocent and likens herself to a city girl amid the Mercer spring, planning a jail board party and awaiting acquittal while reporters shadow her every move.
Willis A. White of Mynard Mass a juror in the Chester S Jordan murder case is adjudged insane in Concord district court and committed to Worcester asylum. He caused a courthouse uproar shouting Oh Lord give me eggs and I want to tell the judge all I know about the trial. Lawyers plan to seek a new trial as physicians say White was insane during the trial and for a long time before.
May 8 reports reveal Abdul Hamid’s treasury at Yildiz holds 7.5 million dollars with 2.5 million in cash and 5 million in securities. Papers show Hamid has deposits in Germany England France and the United States totaling over 15.9 million. A military committee headed by Kenan Pasha and seven officers departs for Adana to probe the Armenian massacre, aiming to arrive May 18.
Haag drug stores advertise finest wine and whisky at one third to one half off regular prices. They claim doctors prescribe these products for the sick and convalescents and promise pure high grade drugs, wines, liquors, and cigars at lower prices.
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