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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
10
The report lists various grain prices including Timothy and mixed feeds with percentages and prices per unit, plus butter, creamery, and chicken prices. It also covers cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges, noting total receipts around 49,000 with declines and detailed ranges for cattle, feeders, Texans, sheep, lambs, and hogs.
Corrected by Kington and Co a pricing sheet listing agar-cured hams boiled hams sugar cured smoked bacon English style hams and pork products with various prices per pound and per hundredweight including bacon pork sausage and fresh beef and mutton prices distorted by OCR errors indicating cents and fractions across multiple items.
Cattle prices show varied quotes with butcher steer values around 65 dollars and choice cattle near 4.85 per unit. Receipts are reported lower while lambs hold around 7.30 to 7.51. Market activity appears mixed with fluctuating bids across fat cattle and lamb categories.
New York May 27 Pork Mess 18.50 Western steam spot 9.00 to 9.25 How City 65 64 6%c rossed Poultry Turkeys 11 18c chickens 10 18c fowls 11 11c roosters ducks 11 20c butter Creamery extra 24 25c state ly tules finest 24 4 24c Bary White fancy 19c western firsts Sheep Full creams 12 4c
DUIS MO May 27 Cattle strong beef steers and feeders 3 50 to 4 25 cows and heifers 1 90 to 5 50 native sheep 8 75 to 6 00 lambs 4 50 to 8 00 hogs receipts 4000 lower pigs and hogs 5 70 to 6 30 packers 5 70 to 6 20 butchers 6 15 to 6 30 Texas steers 2 65 to 0 50
The Missouri supreme court ordered the Standard, Republic and Waters-Pierce attorneys to file exceptions by June 8 to Judge Robert A. Anthony's report in Hadley anti-trust ouster proceedings. Anthony’s findings sustained the attorney general’s contentions and were filed with the court last Friday.
Frank Brovoske age 33 and wife Nellie 30 were found dead in their bathroom in Detroit after relatives forced entry. The prosperous grocer and his wife appear to have died from fumes from a water heating gas stove. Authorities contemplate death by suicide pact or accident as the possible cause.
The regular city market will not open on Thursday but will operate Wednesday from five in the morning to six in the evening. The dower market will be open Thursday morning only, due to Memorial events, with no afternoon hours.
Auction fragment shows calf listings with grades from common to fair and good heavy calves. Prices shown range around 300 to 700 with weights noted as 400 700 and 6 Bas 0. Names and clear entities are limited, but indicates cattle lot quality for sale.
East Buffalo market data shows cattle receipts up to 3 12 ten high. Prime steers 5 80 to 6.00 heifers 4 75 to 5.50. Ewes 3 25 to 5.00, bulls 3 50 to 5.00, milch cows 20 to 68, calves 3 75 to 8 20. Sheep receipts 12 000 with lambs 8 35 to 8 50 and hogs 21 250 with prices 6 40 to 6 75.
Police chief Metzger and Capt Hyland order officers to face crowds keep pedestrians off streets and restrain traffic along the memorial day parade route. Four mounted officers escort President Roosevelt to Fairbanks home with two curbside bicycle officers. 500 officers on duty, roped line of march and strict crowd control throughout the route.
Pittsburgh market notes show light supply and higher prices across hogs cattle and sheep. Prime hogs range around 6.20 to 6.30 while lambs fetch 6.00 to 8.00, and sheep wethers and mixed lots command mid sixes amid steady receipts.
Evansville Indiana May 27. Street railway workers voted to return to work on Sunday and the company agreed to reinstate their old positions except those discharged for cause. The union was not recognized but wages rose and the workday shortened. The agreement signed yesterday sets pay on a scale with 17 to 19 cents per hour and time and a half for hours over 11.
Mrs He high tea Saturday afternoon at her home in Pennsylvania street entertained the senior class of Tudor Hall in honor of Miss Esther Johnson of Connersville. Rooms were decorated with lavender sweet peas and marigold. Mr and Mrs Henry C Thornton will entertain a number of friends with a dinner party Monday evening at their home in North Delaware street in honor of Mr and Mrs Samuel H Shank who are visiting Mr Shank's parents in Irvington.
The Magazine club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs William Sumner on Central Ave. The annual magazine edited by Mrs A L Lane was read by Mrs T F Harrington. A literary program followed with poems and stories by several members. An afternoon tea at 4 to 6 o'clock featured Mr and Mrs Ovid Butler Jameson hosting guests including Mr and Mrs Irving Swan Brown of Worcester. Floral arrangements and a program by Julia Kern and others completed the social gathering.
In Sandy Hook Kentucky Judge Matt Redwine declined to preside over trials of Breathitt feud cases for alleged conspiracy in the assassination of Dr. Cox. He ordered the clerk to inform Gov Beckham that the case was transferred to Elliott county without his consent. Trials will not be reassigned for October unless a special judge elevates a sooner date.
Local papers in Havana condemn authorities for mistreatment of Ensign Brisbin’s body after his suicide near Guantanamo. The body lay unattended for 12 hours before shipment to New York, with calls for a guard escort and military honors.
Indianapolis retailers list Tim othy seed at 2.60 per bushel for choice and 2.50 prime. Clover seed shows varied pricing with red clover at 99.00 prime to strictly prime and other grades from 6.00 to 8.50. Alfalfa clover and alsike clover priced around 7.00 to 8.00. Grass seeds list Kentucky bluegrass at 2.10 fancy and 1.7 extra clean, orchard grass 1.35, English bluegrass 1.76, Red Top at 1.10914.0.
Charles M. Carson a 49 year old cattle dealer from Orasha Nebraska killed himself last night at his mother's home in Painesville Ohio. He was recovering from typhoid fever and doctors believe his ill health led to the act.
Three boys Robert Leonard James Plew and Chester S edam were stopped by Sergt Jesse Streit and patrolmen Shea and Anderson on Thirtieth Street after a woman Mamie Cornfield reported her horse missing from Riverside Park. The youths claimed they were playing a joke on a man named Phillips. police plan further action as cases postponed to Friday.
On Wednesday May 29 Mrs May Wright Sewall will hold her final reception at 633 WN Pennsylvania St. She is assisted by two groups of women connected to her long city service and to the school. Hours are 3 to 6 PM and 4 to 10 PM. For 27 years she has kept Wednesdays Oct 1 to June 1, and invites all who have received invitations in the last quarter century to attend without further notice.
Homer Grafton, an American soldier, will go free after the US Supreme Court ruled he had been twice put in jeopardy for killing a Filipino while on sentry duty. A large soldier fundraiser supported the case to reach the high court.
Due to Rev M L Haynes illness the baccalaureate sermon for Shortridge seniors will be delivered by Rev Allan B Philpott. The Central Christian church will host the service on Sunday morning June 39 as doctors advised cancellation of Haynes engagement.
A Spanish woman angrily denounced an affront and declared plans to return home. Mr Reid used diplomatic tact to restrain her and escort her to supper. Critics are harshly judging the Duke of Wellington for his conduct.
Indianapolis police say no word has reached them on whether the San Jose arrest involves Jesse Coe, the man suspected of killing Patrolman Charles Russell. Chief Metzger telegraphed for a description and, after no reply, sent urgent follow up messages promising to bear all costs.
In Santiago, aribtration is expected today to end a strike by dock workers and laborers that has already cost two lives. Gov. Perez appointed the arbitration commission as clashes between strikers and authorities continue, with a striker fatally hurt. If the talks fail, the situation may worsen.
The United States secret service and postal authorities investigate a Cincinnati based policy or lottery shark gang operating in Indianapolis. Marion County grand jury probes the matter and a local telegraph firm is examined. Charles Sanders, barber, pleaded guilty to operating a policy game and paid $100. Other cities in the state likely involved.
John Osborn was fined one dollar and costs in police court after allegedly throwing matches into the monkey cage at Riverside park Sunday. He is the sixth man fined on this charge as police aim to stop a practice that has caused burns to several monkeys.
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter named delegates to the National Conference of Charities and Correction to be held in Minneapolis from June 12 to 19. Named were John H. Holliday Grout Robert Metzger Thomas C. Whallen and Mesdames John B. Elam William Elder John Kern Julia W Goodhart O F Perry and W A Bell.
Ferguson reports finding American men drinking and licentious behavior in a Panama hotel. Young girls from Arkansas and Tennessee, some under 18, were present, brought by a woman who entices U.S. girls. He fears kidnaped girls and plans to seek a White House meeting to alert Roosevelt about Isthmus conditions. Authorities allegedly prepared for Roosevelt’s visit and there were few effective missionaries there.
Gov Hanly spent Sunday in Lafayette and did not return by noon Monday and is expected home to announce his choice for state factory inspector. Incumbent D H McAbee seeks reappointment with broad labor and manufacturer support, while Shelbyville merchant William Blakely is pushed by Rep James E Watson. Labor groups back McAbee who was appointed at the office’s creation. manufacturers have urged reappointment via petitions. The governor tires of the campaign, and McAbee says he faced opposition circular letters statewide.
Mrs. Katie Van Arsdall 35 wife of Marion Van Arsdall of 1011 N Beville Ave died at 9 oclock Sunday night after a two month illness described as uremic poisoning. She was born in Kentucky and moved to Whiteland Indiana where she and her husband wed. Survived by husband a daughter and two young sons. Funeral at home 10 am Wednesday with viewing 1 to 10 pm Tuesday.
Snow fell in Wabash Indiana this morning as the temperature registered 36 degrees. Residents noted cold conditions amid light precipitation. Local weather observers forecast chilly hours ahead.
Toledo Ohio May 27 Gene De Montre ville second baseman of the Toledo club was sold to Birmingham of the Southern league today by President Arroour. Birmingham's bid surpassed Indianapolis president Watkins.
A very young infant's body was found Sunday afternoon in a basket under a bridge at River Side Park by a boy fishing. Patrolman Scribner notified the coroner. an investigation will be conducted by the coroner and police, though no information about the parents is available.
Incorporations listed include Smith & Butterfield Co in Evansville with 20000 capital and George C Smith A S Butterfield Albert Scharat as incorporators Bournique Glass Co in Kokomo with 20000 capital directors Alelph Bourinque W J Borrey J A Wells Emery Co East Chicago 50000 capital incorporators Thomas Emery Chicago J R Emery Morristown N J A H Davis Chicago Fr J Fife East Chicago Home Hospital in Muncie 10000 capital incorporators G R Andres C M Mix Elizabeth H An arqwa
In Havana, the Scripps-McRae Preas Association hosted a May event in honor of Crown Prince Alfonso of Spain. Gov. Magoon opened the ball as part ofAsturias club festivities with attendance noted amid formal reception activities.
Freezing weather prevailed last night in portions of Kansas City area with temperatures around minus four degrees and frost widespread. The Scrippa McRace Press Association reports cold conditions extended through the region, with authorities urging care for exposed and vulnerable residents.
The piece describes the Shortridge Annual listing authors of the original short stories Mary Dallas Margaret Browntts Cameron Allen and others. It notes a class poem by Bloor Schleppy and numerous school life travesties. Byrum Gates led athletics coverage with team write ups and photos of football and basketball.
Henry Becker, described as weak minded, confessed to killing little Amelia Staffeldt in a field. He stated the crime was single handed and expressed hope for light punishment for aiding the investigation. Police believe he is insane and may not be tried.
The Young Women's Business club stockholders will meet in the palm room of the Claypool hotel at 8 p m on Friday May 31.
At Boscotrecag near Mount Vesuvius a fissure released poisonous gas today. A peasant near the crack was killed and nine rescuers suffocated but saved. Guards have been posted to keep people from entering the danger zone.
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