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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
4
A sale advertisement offers seasonable dress worsteds at 50c a yard with albatross fabrics in red blue gray green and brown. Curtains handkerchiefs notions percaline and Danish cloth are discounted for one day with prices listed, plus Ferguson-McKinney shirts in negligee style at 50c.
J. H. Sullivan thanks friends and supporters for help in the race for county commissioner second district nomination. He notes his second place finish, remains a Democrat, and pledges to fight for the successful nominee in November. He expresses gratitude for loyalty and persistent efforts across the county.
Chris Spanch of 1218 West Street died at City Hospital from injuries suffered May 13 when a tree fell on him. Public notes are unclear beyond the incident and death.
The stock market opened with strong gains as leading issues hit new highs but quickly reversed due to heavy selling by the room and profit taking by bankers. Union Pacific touched 151 after yesterday’s close of 150, then eased to 149 1 2. Reading rose to 119 then fell below 118. Missouri Pacific gained to 63 and Erie preferred advanced to 44 1 2 with Erie common at 234. London buyers supported the early strength while industrials declined moderately and wheat edged higher while cotton slipped about a half dollar per bale.
Hogs receipts 10,000 market strong to a shade higher. Light 5.20 to 5.50, mixed 5.25 to 5.52, heavy 5.15 to 5.50, roughs 5.15 to 5.30, pigs 4.00 to 5.10, workers 5.40 to 5.50, good to choice heavy 5.30 to 5.50. Cattle receipts 2,000 steady. Beeves 4.75 to 7.30, Texas steers 4.65 to 5.60, western steers 4.50 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 5.50, cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.40, calves 4.75 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 10,000 weak. Natives and western 3.75 to 5.50, yearlings 5.75 to 6.35, lambs native and western 4.75 to 7.20.
Market notes list corn at 72 per bushel and shelled oats at 52 to 54 cents per bushel. Straw priced from 5 to 7 dollars per tie? unit unclear. Shteaf oats appears.
H A Barnhart of Rochester will be nominated by the Democrats of Indiana's Thirteenth district unless B F Shively runs again. The convention is set for May 28 in Plymouth.
Peru Ind May 19 Mrs James H Clear who was dangerously slashed with a razor last Saturday by her husband will recover He also will get well his wounds are not dangerous and both likely to be discharged from the hospital soon
A humorous caption frame shows Briggs asking how one enjoys a motorcycle and Griggs replying fine, adding a quip he needs only a coat of tar and feathers to feel like a bird. The playful banter mirrors light feature style.
Fragmentary OCR lists Mai Robert W Cameron Mary E Way Albert Greiner Anna M Githens and Bert T Riggin with Emma—dated text unclear. Names appear amid an unclear civic or social notice possibly referencing people and a date in the segment.
Receipts total seven thousand hogs, 1300 cattle and 150 sheep with declines in hogs and small gains in cattle and sheep versus last year. General market showed limited competition and mostly steady prices, top hog at 5.60 while most sold 5.35 to 5.50. Cattle receipts small with no price advance. sheep and lambs sold promptly at recent prices. Bulls steady and calves firm. Representative sales list numerous hogs and steers with varied prices. Indianapolis Produce Exchange prices for eggs and butter listed after hog report.
A. R. Crawford of Bedford Indiana filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court stating debts just over 1300 dollars while assets include five dollars in clothes and a ten dollar delivery wagon heavily mortgaged. The five dollars worth of clothes are his only unencumbered possession.
Commander W A Ketcham of Indianapolis Indiana with staff and a train of Civil War veterans from Marion county and southern Indiana left at 10 oclock for Kokomo for the state encampment. The special headquarters train ran on the L E W road and other lines offered low rates to carry large crowds of soldiers and friends toward Kokomo.
May corn futures surged from 74 to 79 cents as James A. Patt ten tightens control. Traders crowded the pit while shorts shouted bids but were unable to buy. Analysts warned of heavy losses for shorts amid Pat ten’s vast holdings and the market’s volatile rally.
The Commercial club directors will play the Board of Trade governors in a 3 pm Saturday game at Washington Park on May 28. Proceeds benefit the Charity Organization Society to aid the city's needy, with promises of attractions and a half holiday for all to enjoy.
The semi annual sale of unclaimed goods will be held at police headquarters Tuesday afternoon. More than four bicycles, revolvers, watches and various items recovered as stolen, including clothing, will be sold at auction. Custodian Joe Stephens oversees the storeroom and prepares the packages.
The state of Indiana led by Attorney General Bingham files separate suits seeking receivers for Home Brewing, Indianapolis Brewing, Terre Haute Brewing, Capital City Brewing, and American Brewing. Suits seek dissolution of these corps and distribution of assets amid charges they exceeded charters, conducted saloons statewide, violated liquor and anti trust laws, and engaged in unfair competition. Property in the suits totals about $1.5 million across the five companies with listed values: Indianapolis $200,000, Terre Haute $500,000, Capital City $250,000, Home $200,000, American $130,000.
George Baxter, cashier of Western Construction, testified all Tuesday in the case against Harry P. Brunaugh for presenting a fraudulent Marion county asphalt patching claim. He identified company claims and checks and described changes in figures, a key defense witness.
Market notes show wheat steady with No 2 red at 6c, No 3 red 94c, and May through July extras. Corn firmer with multiple No 2 and No 3 white and mixed through billing at 7c to 75c, while oats and hay receive no bids. Inspections tally seven wheat cars and 33 corn cars with several no grade and rejected lots.
William M. Dawson Jr., 72, Marion County pioneer, died Monday at his son William Dawson’s home near Broad Ripple from paralysis. His wife died a year ago last March. he left three sons and owned substantial land near Broad Ripple. He was a Methodist.
Gifford's saloon at 490 Birch Avenue suffered $500 damage when a lamp near the ice box exploded shortly after 3 am Tuesday. Fire officials note the lamp likely detonated due to a wick too short to reach the oil.
Valley Grose and Lawrence Stevens, both 15, were tried in juvenile court on chicken theft charges. They confessed to several robberies and received suspended sentences contingent on good behavior in Plainfield.
Pittsburg Florida cattle market report shows receipts of 3 as ore with steady management and extra fair demand. Heifers and cows bring around 16 dollars, with 36,408 head of cattle traded. House receipts total about 35 horses, with prices up 5 to 10 cents. Heavy hogs and medium pen cattle noted. overall activity mixed.
East Buffalo on May 19 reports cattle supply at 250 head slow and steady with year prices around 6.50. Sheep and lambs receipts 5,400 down 0. Lambs 6.40, yearlings 5.59 to 5.75, others 4.75 to 5.00. Hog receipts 2,210 up about 10 cents with Yorkers 5.75 to 5.85, pigs 2.50 to 5.25, mixed 5.60 to 5.85, heavies 5.75 to 5.85, roughs 4.50.
Denmark leads in labor efforts with strong unions and active policy shaping the economy. The nation emphasizes flexible work arrangements, high social protections, and collaborative governance to sustain growth and social welfare amidst global shifts.
York and his wife are in New York where Eduardo de Eraso known as the coffee king of South America and a Castro ally died of poison at the Victoria hotel. His wife Senora Guadalupi de Eraso is in critical condition from the same toxin amid early murder plot fears. The drug clerk responsible for the tropine remains sought as investigators probe a plague related hurried voyage from Venezuela.
Former Marion county commissioner John E. McGaughey, linked to Atlas boiler bribery allegations, dies by self-inflicted gunshot risk reported by daughter Clara. He leaves three sons Carl Ted Robert and daughter Clara. Born in Franklin county Indiana, he served Marion county 52 years and was succeeded by W H Roberts in 1907. Funeral at 87 S Ritter Ave will be private and burial at Crown Hill.
Auditor Sahm plans to enlist the Marion county Merchants' association to form a committee to review county finances and cut costs. The aim is to halt the rising debt as deficits grow each year, with the panel to audit books and propose a plan for the county council's approval.
Revival of the proposed pure milk ordinance seeks to require all milk dealers to sell in labeled bottles. The measure died previously but is supported by the Commercial Club as it is pushed again for passage.
City council refused Monday night to pass an ordinance permitting two railroad switches to the Atkins plant across S Capitol avenue. Councilman Hilkene opposed the measure and defeated it, though he favored allowing one switch.
A frightened boy asks a nurse mammas said would come to show him tricks. The nurse affirms and eases the boy, setting a comforting scene.
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