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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
3
Richard Curry of Knightsville was found unconscious on a road between Brazil and his home. His throat was cut from ear to ear and authorities suppose he was robbed and assaulted. Little hope for recovery, and no clues yet.
Mrs. Raphael Kirshbaum, 51, died at her home 1820 N Meridian St at 12 m Tuesday after long illness. Born Cincinnati, she moved through Indianapolis and Union City, married in 1871, leaves husband and four children. Funeral set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the family residence.
Michael Cruse of New York testifies in United States court about a gymnasium fall from a rope ladder at West Baden and seeks damages from the proprietor. The case is continued. Also, U S secret service officer Tom Halls says counterfeit money appears in crowds and at restaurants during a busy week of duties. The railway mail service chief notes government rent on postal cars totals 5 million dollars, a small share of total handling costs.
Kansas City market data for May 13 lists cattle receipts at 6000 with native steers $5.05 to $7.15, Texans $2.50 to $6.00, cows $2.75 to $4.00, stockers $3.00 to $5.10, bulls $3.00 to $5.10, calves $3.00 to $6.35. Hogs receipts 11000 with bulk $5.95 to $7.80, heavies $7.25 to $7.40, packers $7.10 to $7.30, mediums $7.00 to $7.30, lights $6.70 to $7.10, workers $7.00 to $7.10, pigs $4.50 to $6.85. Sheep receipts 3000 with muttons $4.90 to $6.00, lambs $5.45 to $7.10, range wethers $4.40 to $7.15, ewes $4.75 to $5.55.
East Buffalo N Y May 13 cattle offerings light with good stock cleaned up late Monday at about 10c decline hog offerings 15 cars Yorkers pigs mixed packers heavy roughs prices range from 6.75 to 7.55 dollars lambs 3.25 to 7.00 sheep 4.50 to 6.20 with supply 12 cars for sheep and lambs and light cattle demand observed.
Union Stock Yards Chicago May 3 cattle receipts 3900 with ranges from good to choice 6.50 to 7.40 and Texas fed steers from 5.00 to 8.50. Hogs receipts 1900 with bulk 7.06 to 7.22 and varieties 6.70 to 7.40. Sheep receipts 12000 with good to choice wethers 5.80 to 6.35 and natives lambs around 5.00 to 7.50.
Wheat gains across May July and September contracts with May at 37c higher and July 76c, corn up modestly with May 62c and July around 62c, oats mixed with May at 48c, July 35-46c, and September 29-74c. provisions show July pork at 17.42 to 17.47, lard near 10.27 to 10.35, ribs 9.65 to 9.72. butter values rise with extras at 22c and storage at 23-24c. cheese includes Twins 12-14c and other dairy prices. live poultry steady with hens 11 to 11.5c and turkey 12c. eggs at one price point of lic.
Births list names and addresses with new babies by families including Supper Armstrong Williams Wecsler Chapman Hornaday Gibson McNamara McKenna Lyons McNamara Doerr etc. Deaths note ages and causes heart failure consumption heart disease cancer abscess and other conditions. Marriages list multiple couples including Winkleman Lee Miller Baumes Schowe Woodard Smith Boicourt Davin Melick Delello Dalton Jame son Doerr Cooney Schneider Wernsing Braun Cruse Klein Landgraf etc. Property additions and remodels appear with numerous addresses and dollar amounts for renovations and new houses.
BERLIN May 13 A dispatch from St Petersburg states that the accouchement of the czare is expected in September.
New York May 13 Dave Johnson known as Prince Dave says he has spent $90,000 on horse racing this year and will quit to avoid going broke. He is a well known figure in racing circles nationwide.
In San Francisco on May 13 Bob Fitzsimmons issued an ultimatum giving J. J. Jeffries two weeks to decide whether to fight. He invited clubs to bid sealed deals to be opened May 26. Jeffries has wired that he will arrive here on Sunday.
Market report from New York notes a quiet opening and steady trends with gains in U P and Canadian Pacific as London houses buy. After the money market opened rates rose to 9, leading to liquidation and notable reversals in Union Pacific Missouri Pacific and Atchison. Expected relief is tied to the new revenue law effective July 1, with high money rates likely until then.
A fragmented list details Indianapolis securities including Belt, Indianapolis street railway, and several banks such as American National Bank Capital National Bank Central Trust Company and Merchants National Bank. It notes preferred stocks, bonds, and various percentages with prices like 160 120 133 124 and entries for gas, traction companies, and life and trust firms.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis May 13 cattle receipts 800 shipments small. Prices listed for good to prime and common cattle by weight class. Hogs receipts 5,000. lambs and sheep details follow. City grain market shows wheat corn oats and hay prices and inspections, with multiple grade lines and car totals.
New York on May 13 saw irregular stock trading start as London prices gave little boost. Opinions split on the government crop report, though investors showed a tendency to capitalize on any positive signals.
In a volatile session amid anthracite strike concerns, shares fluctuated with many fractional moves. Chicago & North Western dipped then rose, L & N advanced, and Rock Island and Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis jumped. Sugar fell while General Electric opened lower before a broad recovery led by D. & H. and others. Government bonds unchanged. Noon readings showed mixed gains across readings.
New York market prices show mess pork at 17.75 to 18.50 per unit, lard at 10.67 to 14. Butter from Creamery at 20.34 to 22.14 cents, imitation creamery at 19 to 21 cents, dairy at 10 to 25 cents, factory at 19 to 21 cents. Cheese large at 9 12% to 9 13%4 cents, part skim at 4 8% to 3 stéc. Eggs at 16 4% to liec.
Cincinnati Ohio May 13 cattle receipts 307 hogs 1,733 good to choice hogs 7.16 to 7.25 mixed packers 5.60 to 6.85 night shippers 6.20 to 6.70 sheep receipts 414 extras 5.00 choice lambs 6.00 to 6.25
Prices paid by shippers for poultry and other produce are listed, showing current market rates and slight fluctuations. Details include typical charges and regional variations, reflecting a brisk but stable trade in the jobbing market.
An OCR fragment lists fresh eggs at 4 cents each and various cheeses including New York full cream, domestic Swiss, brick, and emberger at 12 to 14 cents. Butter is noted as Choice at 14 to 15 cents.
A long list of commodity prices following a market report includes hides and tallow with assorted grades and prices, flour prices for patent and winter types, bran, and a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and other perishables. California oranges, Florida lemons, canned goods, and seafood prices are itemized, with notes on weights and per unit costs.
An itemized grocery price list shows coffee, sugars, dried goods, canned foods, and produce with varied regional and brand names. Prices are given per unit or bag, including coffee blends, sugars, molasses, canned peaches, and other provisions. Provisions from Kingan & Co. include price details for hams and related items.
A dense OCR fragment lists food staples and drugs with prices and weights including breakfast bacon beef pork sausage fresh pork loin and beef tenderloin. It also contains chemical and pharmaceutical listings with various compounds and prices, plus scattered place names such as Jackson Pittsburg Raymond and Winifrede.
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