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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1909

Page

4

Indianapoli s Hog Market Shows Steady Prices Despite Declines

Fair demand for hogs kept trading active in Indianapolis with prices steady to modestly higher than yesterday. Receipts totaled about 4 000 hogs and mixed cattle and sheep, showing fewer hogs than last week but a robust market for hogs at top $7.00 and most sales $7.15 to $7.40. Cattle sales were quiet with steady prices. sheep and lambs sold at steady rates, though spring and clipped lambs failed to top $7.00. Representative hog lots ranged across values to about $7.50, while sheep and cattle varied by class and grade.

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Pittsburg cattle and hog prices steady to higher

Market reports show cattle receipts steady with prices ranging from common to prime fat, hogs firm to higher with heavy and light categories improving, and sheep and calves receipts light with steady to higher values for prime wethers and spring lambs. Market data spans several classes including heifers, cows, steers, and veal calves with quoted ranges across each category.

East Buffalo Market Report May 22 Cattle Hog Prices

East Buffalo cattle receipts were 25 head with steady to active trade. Prime cattle brought 6.75 to 7.00, butchers 4.50 to 6.00. Veal receipts 50 with active firm demand, call to choice 5.75 to 8.50. Sheep and lambs saw 1,200 on hand, lambs 6.37 to 7.50, sheep 6.00 to 6.50. Hogs, 1,190 head, active and firm with Yorkers 7.60 to 7.90, pigs 7.30 to 7.60, mixed 7.60, heavy 7.85 to 7.90, roughs 6.50 to 6.80.

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Market summary from Union Stock Yards May 22

Hog receipts around 9,000 with prices easing from 6.97 to 7.45 for good to choice cuts, 6.80 to 7.30 for other weights. pigs at 6.00 to 6.70. Cattle receipts about 200 withBeef at 4.0 to 7.2, cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.0, stockers and feeders 5.5 to 6.5, calves 5.0 to 5.5. Sheep receipts 2,000 with steady demand. lambs 6.2 to 9.1, ewes 2.6 to 6.5.

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Wall Street Opens With Strength on May Market Gains

New York May 22 The stock market opened with gains across most issues with fractions to over a point rises. Steel common and Union Pacific led activity while Western Union rose over a point on a favorable telephone suit finding. Amalgamated Copper and Atchison gained, Southern Railway stocks advanced, and overall market breadth favored a broader rally with persistent accumulation in Hill issues.

Steel Common Union Pacific Reading St. Paul Southern Pacific Atchison Great Northern Northern Pacific Southern Railways Distillers Securities

Cincinnati Live Stock Summary May 22 Hog Receipts and Market

Cincinnati market report shows hog receipts 1,664 with close easy. Cattle receipts 443 steady after yesterday decline, bulls slow but close steady. Sheep and lambs receipts 235 steady.

Cincinnati

Chicago Grain Market Snapshot

Chicago bids show wheat July at 1.16 dollars, change unspecified, corn July around 68 to 69 cents, oats July near 53 and 56 cents, pork and ribs quoted in May and July with prices listed as ten dollars and six to seven cents. The report reflects mixed grain futures with crude pricing notes and standard market tickers.

Chicago A. W Thomson Bid jAsk tNominal

Indianapolis Cash Grain Prices In May 1909 Market

A detailed report lists wheat prices by grade and delivery terms including No 2 red and extra red across tracks through billing, May and June futures, and near July. Corn and oats show firm and weak classes with through billing rates and assorted White mixed and yellow ranges. Hay prices note choice timothy. inspections summarize inbound and outbound car counts and totals for wheat corn oats rye. Comparative statements cover flour and grain outputs by May 1909 with weekly inspection totals.

Indianapolis Hay Timothy

Daily Grain Letter Bull wheat market eyeing higher highs

Eugene Purtelle and Co report a bullish day in wheat as commissions and major operators push prices up after initial selling. Shorts covered amid Santa Fe crop optimism, with May delivery likely to hit new highs next week. Corn rose on favorable weather and cash buying, while cats faced limited further advance. Provisions held steady to up on hog gains, with light trade and stronger hog prices.

Chicago Ill Santa Fe Railroad Mondas

Taylor backers push mayoral bid amid pressure and doubt

The article describes supporters urging William L. Taylor to accept the Republican mayoral nomination for Indianapolis while Taylor denies interest in the office. It notes others like W. N. Harding as potential leaders and discusses broader strategic aims for future gubernatorial runs, with Marion County backing cited as pivotal.

Ryan William L. Taylor Mr. Taylor W. N. Harding Taylor Harding Marion County Indianapolis

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Claude D Stitt in Wabash Case

The federal grand jury indicted Claude D Stitt former assistant postmaster at Wabash and 80 others for federal violations Stitt admitted misusing 2609 dollars from office funds and later surrendered after a month away He is out on bond All indicted will be arraigned in federal court on June 3 Also named are Lawrence Lewellen Robert and James Baughman Effie Bertsch Ellis Rush William Bresh Washington Cox Charles Murphy Mary H Rea G D Stoner Edward Shell Charles C Biddle James L Angle Henry Elwell Isaac Durette Anna Hunt and others for various mail and revenue offenses or perjury

Claude D. Stitt Wabash Stitt Fellowsme Lawrence Lewellen Winchester Robert James Baughman Upland Baughmans Marion Franklin Effie Bertsch Richmond Ellis Rush Terre Haute William Bresh Linton Washington Cox Charles Murphy Bruceville Mary H. Rea Logansport G. D. Stoner Indianapolis Edward M. Shell Fort Wayne Charles C. Biddle Decker James L. Angle Evansville Charles Brown Newport Henry Elwell Hillydale Isaac Durette Sullivan Anna Hunt Internal Revenue William Roeof Walter Hannaway Fred Teetzell South Bend

Indianapolis Wagon Market Prices and Produce Exchange Notes

Market report lists shelled oats sheaf oats timothy and clover hay prices, with ranges for mixed hay wheat and oats straw. Also notes Indianapolis Produce Exchange offerings for eggs and butter and live poultry including turkeys ducks.

Indianapolis Rouse, Bros Kentucky Avenue Isc Indianapolis Produce Indianapolis Produce Exchange

Five youths sentenced for larceny in Indianapolis suburb

Judge Stubbs Saturday sent five boys to the Indiana School for Boys for petit larceny and burglary. John Finchman and Carl Irvin of Haughville entered houses in that suburb, while Grover Rise, Ray Huffman and Gilbert Wilnama entered several houses on East Tenth street.

Indiana School For Boys Judge Stubbs John Finchman Carl Irvin Haughville Grover Rise Ray Huffman Gilbert Wil- Nama East Tenth Street

Indiana Dental College to Give Diplomas May 25 30th Commencement

The thirtieth annual commencement exercises of the Indiana Dental College will be held at Caleb Mills Hall the night of May 23 at 8 o'clock. The program includes instrumental pieces, vocal solos, an address by Frederick Heath, and the presentation of diplomas to graduates such as James Applewhite Harley Bish Edward Blake and many others.

Indiana Dental College Caleb Mills Godefroid Bertha Schellschmidt Louise Schellschmidt Pauline Schellschmidt George Edwin Hunt Dsessees Woodman Beulah Parker Eckert John N. Hurty Phar. G Board of Trustees Loin du Bal Deeees Ve. Gillet Jocelyn Berceuse

Girl wins pony after essay on Gentry show in Indianapolis

Alice Dunn, age 12, of 299 East St. Joe Indianapolis wins a pony from the Gentry Dog and Pony Show after submitting an essay about the show’s benefits. Her father J Walter Dean, manager of the Indiana Young People Reading Circle, will rent stalls at a stable near their home to house the pony.

J. Walter Dean Indiana Young People's Reating Circle American Central Life Building E. St. Joe Street Alice Sur Benjamin Harrison School Alice Dunn Gentry Nore

Dare Prompt Ends in Toils for Traveling Salesman

John Adams a traveling salesman refused a dare to fire a revolver. He fired once at an echo then two men appeared. Adams living at 2750 Northwestern Avenue was on 8 Senate Avenue during the incident.

John Adams Adams Patrommen Gooch Cronin Northwestern Avenue Senate Avenue

National Humane Alliance to erect fountain at Indiana avenue

Arrangements completed for a dunking fountain at Senate and Indiana avenues by the National Humane Alliance. The project costs 1509 dollars and the fountain is expected to reach Indianapolis by the last of June.

Senate Indiana Avenues National Humane Alliance Indianapolis

Columbus Beats Toledo 6 to 1 in Baseball Clash

In Toledo Ohio on May 22 Columbus defeated Toledo 6 to 1. Columbus scored all runs by the seventh inning while Toledo managed a lone run late. Toledo had four hits off pitcher Geyer, Columbus tallied 11 hits in the game.

Columbus Toledo Geyer

Harriman Seeks Virginian Railway Control On Rogers Death

May 22 It is reported in Harrisburg that E H Harriman and associates will take control of the Virginian railway after H H Rogers death. Plans include extending to near Port Pleasant on the Ohio river to connect with Joseph Ramsey Jr s Lorain and Ashland line creating a direct lakes to Atlantic route through Ohio West Virginia and Virginia. Ramsey previously formed rail ventures now merging into Lorain Ashland Southern railroad.

Ittsburg E. H. Harriman Virginian Railroad H. H. Rogers Port Pleasant Ohio River Joseph Ramsey Jr The Wabash Lakes Ohio West Virginia Virginia Atlantic Seaboard Ramsey Lorain Ashland Wellington, O Ashland & Southern Railroad Lorain, Ashland & Southern Railroad

Funeral of Actress Bride at Crown Hill

The funeral for Mrs. Edward R. Davidson, a bride of two weeks, was held at Crown Hill Saturday at 4 p.m. She died in Los Angeles last Sunday. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Schwartz of 23 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, she was a talented actress known to local friends. Her husband is an actor. She had four years on stage, with the Jackson family of cyclists, in The College Widow, Yankee Prince, Henry W Savage company as chorus instructor, and a fall engagement with the Majestic stock company. Rev. C. E. Bacon conducted the service.

Edward R. Davidson Los Angeles Crown Hill George Cohan Henry W. Savage Majestic C. E. Bacon

Postmasters to Meet at the Denison Hotel

The annual meeting of first second and third class postmasters of the state will be held at the Denison hotel starting Monday for two days. A program of papers and discussions on suggestive topics has been arranged.

Denison

Horsley and Gerrard Nominated for Mayor

At the Terre Haute primary elections William E. Horsley Republican and Louis Gerhardt Democrat were named as mayoral nominees.

Terre Haute Ind William E. Horsley Louis Gerhardt

Evansville Signs St Paul Pitcher Rossbath

Evansville Indiana May 22 report says pitcher Harry Rossbath of the St Paul team in the American association was yesterday signed by the Evansville club of the Central league.

Evansville Ind Harry Rossbath St. St. Paul

Seven Story Gilbert Block in Grand Rapids Destroyed by Fire

Grand Rapids May 22. The Gilbert block seven stories tall housing the Ira H. Smith department store and many offices was practically destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 400000 dollars. South wall collapsed crushing two frame homes. a dozen residents were rescued by police and firefighters.

Grand Rapids Mid Gilbert Ira H. Smith

Storm floods New York waterfront and floods cellars

A northeast storm swept New York on May 22 driving tides to unusual heights. West Street cellars flooded while the Battery saw water surge to within 14 inches of the seawall.

New York West Street the Battery

Waitress Hits Back at Hotel Cook in Kitchen Row

Irene Hill, a waitress at the Gerald hotel restaurant on E Ohio Street, climbed onto a kitchen table after an order delay. Cook Calvin Dave objected and forced her off, earning $15 in police court. Bicycle officers Mullin and Hunter arrested Dave.

Irene Hill Gerald Hotel E. Ohio Street Calvin Dave Miss Hill Dave Mullin Hunter

Governor and wife to visit old friends in state

Gov Marshall plans a weeklong northern trip starting Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. He will deliver the Winona academy commencement address Wednesday and speak at Purdue University Saturday. The couple will attend church in Columbia City on Sunday and return to the capital Monday.

Gov. Marshall Winona Academy Winona Lake Purdue University Mrs. Marshall Columbia City

Wool arriving in big lots at Franklin market

Franklin Indiana May 2 Wool is coming in large quantities to the Franklin market rated the best in the state. Local buyers are paying 30 cents cash and 30 cents in trade the highest price in years.

Franklin Ind

TDTH INFANTRY WILL BE SEEN AT RIVERSIDE

The first battalion of the Tenth U.S. infantry will camp next Tuesday night at Riverside park on their return from a regional mile hike. This marks the city’s first permission to use parks for such a purpose to allow Indianapolis residents to see camp life. On the march back they will pass Washington Street to Indiana Avenue and then to the park, with several thousand people expected and a cordial welcome planned.

Tenth U. S. Infantry Riverside Park Peaple Indianapolis Washington Street Indiana Aveae

Bride Accuses Young Husband of Desertion in Court

Mrs Hawry C Huffman testified in police court that she married Dayton reporter Huffman March 4 and he left April 2 without cause. She had him arrested for wife desertion, with bail set for grand jury. Huffman, neat in dress, claims to be nephew of former Gov Harris of Ohio and says he left after she accused him of a Dayton sweetheart.

Harris Ohio Dayton Indianapolis

Majestic Building opens new rooms for rent

The Majestic Building announces completion of outside rooms available for rent at 12 dollars and 13 dollars per month. Rooms offer single or en suite options with southern exposure on Maryland Street.

Maryland Street

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Wall Street Daily Grain Letter Eugene Purtelle & CO Clarke For Federal Grand Jury William Ehleman Dell Acqua Beulah Parker Eckert Frederick C. Heath Mendelssohn Misses Schellschmidt Ida Virginia Smith Indiana Indiana Avenue Micke Rel Central Union Telephone Co Harriman Bride Denison Hotel Horsley Gerrard Tory Building New York City Tdth Infantry Riverside S. Pennsylvania St Board of Commissioners Georgetown Road Wayne Township Rior Arlington Tree Road W Township M County Jonn Mendenstall WM. H Carl von Hake Marion Cou Albert Sahm Audi
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