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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

4

Hogs rise on strong run at Indianapolis market

May 22 Indianapolis hogs steady to higher with a strong run as receipts reached 9500 hogs 1200 cattle and 350 sheep Prices topped at 5.85 with much of the hogs selling 5.65 to 5.75 Cattle receipts were light with steers selling strong bulls firm calves steady While sheep and lambs faced lower prices 50 to 75 cents for lambs and yearlings and about 1.00 lower for spring lambs versus earlier in the week

Indianapolis Otto Boake Esate Seadeese Dene Tascecerner UNION Ill Texas Pittsburg

Higher in Wall Street

On May 22 in New York the stock market rose early with short covering and broad gains of 1 to 2 points in many active stocks led by Union Pacific and Reading advancing about 1%. Profit taking after the first half hour trimmed most early advances, leaving prices slightly above yesterday's close at the end of the first hour. Pool

Union Pacific Reading Pool

Manipulation hints noted in stock market and Wabash buy

Market chatter points to manipulation across shares with Rockefeller linked moves. Wabash preferred reportedly bought. Missouri Pacific alleged control of distortion to unload 150000 shares at high price. Grain and livestock quotes follow with hog, cattle, and sheep receipts and price ranges at Union Stockyards on May 22.

Rockefeller Wabash William Rockefeller Missouri Pacific

Seed Markets Wholesale Buying and Indianapolis Prices

Seed markets list wholesale buying figures for clover common and red at 7.50, timothy 1.75 to 2.50, orchard grass 2.00 to 2.25, blue grass 2.25 to 2.60, alsike 14, alfalfa clover 9 to 13, millet 1 to 3.25, rape 7 to 8e per lb. Indianapolis retail shows Timothy seed bushel 2.75 for choice, 2.50 prime to strictly prime. clover seed red 13 to 9.11.50. alsike prime 12 to 14. alfalfa clover 12 to 13. grass seeds Kentucky bluegrass fancy 2.75 to 8.00, extra clean 2, orchard grass 2.50 to 2.75.

Indianapolis Timothey

Toledo Grain Prices May 22 Wheat and Corn Notes

Toledo Ohio May 22 Wheat cash and May 98 3 4c July 90 3 4c September Corn cash and May 74c July 68c September 60c December 60c Oats cash and May later July 48 54c September 37 5c Rye cash 8c gray Frome October 7 50 December 45

Toledo

Pawn Stolen Watch Lands Man in Prison

Henry Sutton pawned a watch taken from Cal vin Smiths vest on 2525 Coyner street. Detectives arrested Sutton Friday on a grand larceny charge after Smith, working on Paris avenue, found his vest missing when he hung it up.

Henry Sutton Calvin Smith Coyner Street Sutton Smith Paris Avenue

Grain prices and carload inspections listed in 19th century market item

Prices for Wheat Corn and Oats listed with grades and through billing notes. Hay prices given for No 1 timothy. Inspections show car counts by grade with totals for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay and mixed lots. Rejections noted in several lines and totals provided for each commodity category.

Hay Timothy

Chicago Grain and Pittsburgh Live Stock Report May 22

Argentine shipments shift prices as wheat slips then steadies in Chicago. July wheat opens at 90 1/4 to 90 1/2, corn 66 1/2, oats 46 1/2, pork 13.72, lard 8.55. closes Wheat 90, corn 65 1/2, oats 46, pork 13.62, lard 8.47, ribs 7.35. Pittsburg cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts show varied values across grades with higher hog receipts and steady to higher prices overall.

Chicago Liverpool Commission House A. W. Thomson

Local Produce Prices Trade Fragments Incomplete Listing

Fragment of a historic price note from Indianapolis Produce market shows eggs at 14 cents per dozen and butter terms unclear with references to country produce and hens. The readable items indicate ordinary grocery pricing amid an incomplete list.

Meats and Lard Price List From Local Market

A butcher shop offers sugar cured hams and English style hams with varied prices. Bacon cuts include breakfast and smoked varieties, along with dry salt bacon and shoulders. Fresh pork and beef items appear with per pound and carcass quotes including lard, pickled pork, sausages, tenderloins, hogs, veal, mutton, and lambs. Pricing appears in cents and per hundredweight format.

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Brackney and Bray Seek Democratic Senate Nomination

D C Brackney of Putnam county and J W Bray of Nora Marion county vie for the Democratic joint senatorial nomination for Morgan Putnam and Marion counties. Bray, a farmer and dairyman with teaching background, and Brackney, a lawyer turned farmer, battle for rural support amid party balance.

D. C. Brackney Putnam County Morgan Putnam Marion J. W. Bray Nora Marion County Bray Monrovia Morgan County Brackney Indiana University University of Chicago Greencastle Asa South Dakota

Indiana Senate Candidate Praised for Speaking Power

The candidate, who returned to Indiana in 1895, is described as a successful farmer and well qualified to serve the people. His appeal spans labor and independent voters as well as country voters, and he is noted as a valuable addition to the ticket due to recognized public speaking ability.

Tor Indiana Senate

Bankers Organize District Association in Indiana

In New Albany Indiana on May 22 thirty five banks gathered to form a district association as an auxiliary to the Indiana Bankers Association. Elected officers include Claud I Balthis as president Earl Gwyn secretary C P Collins treasurer and H E Heaton along with A Schnell Victor Bullit J F Persise and D Leighthardt as executive committee members.

Bankers of Third District Indiana Bankers’ Association Claud I. Balthis New Albany Earl Gwyn C. P. Collins Orleans H. E. Heaton Jeffersonville A. Schnell Troy Victor Bullit Corydon J. F. Persise Salem D. Leighthardt Marengo

Georgia Anna Scott Seeks Divorce From Charles H. Scott

Mrs Georgia Anna Scott files for divorce from traveling man Charles H Scott alleging repeated striking and serious bruising from an abusive husband. The couple married in 194 and separated recently after living at 2120 N Capitol Ave.

Georgia Anna Scott Charles H. Scott Scott N. Capitol Avenue

Thousands of Western Miners to Return to Work

Thirty five thousand coal miners from Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas who have been on strike since March 1 will return to work next week. The United Mine Workers ratified the agreement reached by a joint subcommittee with operators, preserving last year's prices and conditions.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas United Mine Workers of America

Petty Widow Sues Insurance Company for Policy Claim

Mrs. Maude Petty of Muncie widow of Walter Petty, long associated with state polo, sues American Central Life Insurance of Indianapolis for payment on a policy held by Mr. Petty for 5000 dollars and seeks 6000 dollars to cover costs.

Maude Petty Muncie Walter Petty Colorado American Central Life Insurance Company Indianapolis Petty

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