New Import Lines Spark Interest Amid Year’s Second Peak
The report highlights a surge in importations as the year’s second peak rises. It notes the addition of numerous new lines and emphasizes the ongoing interest generated by these developments.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
12
The report highlights a surge in importations as the year’s second peak rises. It notes the addition of numerous new lines and emphasizes the ongoing interest generated by these developments.
Congressman Charles B. Landis of Delphi loses to Martin Morrison of Frankfort as Indiana completes a sweeping national result. First district Boehne likely defeats Fuster. Cullop, Cox, Dixon, Moss, Adair and others win or hold seats while Morrison unseats Landis in the Ninth.
County results show surveyor winner over Klausmann by a narrow margin. County commissioner candidates Carl Von Hake and James Kervan win easily by about 1,500 votes. Democrats dominate statewide, English and Potts fail to gain a look in as Layman leads among others. Early tallies in 185 of 138 precincts place Harlan Farrell and Clark ahead, with English Layman and Potts trailing.
The article discusses Fogarty praising the county results and the Taft vote in four years, noting a 12 000 majority and a 800 loss on the national ticket. It covers Democratic organization activity in the Twelfth district, voter pledges, and the role of local workers in shaping the election outcome.
London prices rise nearly two points but Wall Street remains cautious, with Union Pacific up two points from Monday and Steel advances leading the industrials by one point. Heavy trading continues as insiders bid to support the market while public buying lags. Agricultural futures for wheat corn oats and hay appear firmer or steady with various price quotes and through-billing notes.
Wheat cash and December 1.08 May 98 14 c July 99 34 c Corn cash 6 December 62 34 c May and July 68 34 c Oats cash 49 34 c December 49 34 c May for a July Rye No 2 78 c Timothy November 1.70
Livestock market report from East Buffalo shows cattle steady at 4.75 to 8.50 dollars for top yields. Sheep receipts 4,400 with lambs 4.50 to 6.50 dollars and yearlings 4.00 to 4.75. Wethers 4.50 to 5.0, ewes around 3 dollars. Dogs rising to 8.50 to 10 cents higher.
Indianapolis November 4 A hog price boost appears amid receipts of 6500 hogs 900 cattle and 500 sheep down slightly from a week ago with hog and cattle drops but sheep up vs year ago. Price ranges shown for steers heifers cows bulls and pigs reflect a midwestern market steady to higher on certain classes as buyers assess lighter hog supplies.
Pittsburg Pa Nov 4 Cattle receipts light and steady. prime cattle 6.60 to 6.85, good 6.35 to 6.60, heifers and cows mixed. Hogs receipts 20 loads higher. heavy 6.50 to 6.75, medium 6.15 to 6.50, workers 5.50 to 6.15, pigs 4.75 to 4.90. Sheep receipts light and steady. prime wethers 4.10 to 4.50, fat mixed 3.65 to 4.09, spring lambs 4.00 to 6.10.
A Black man attempted to snatch a purse from Mrs. Victor Henry and Mrs. D. W. Williams as they walked home near Michigan Street Tuesday night. The pursuer stepped from shadows, grabbed at the bag, but fled east across Illinois Street when the women cried out.
Governor elect Marshall confirms Democratic gains in the state and joint ballot legislature, expressing satisfaction at broader party power and the retirement of Hemenway. He reiterates his pledge for a clean economical administration, with appointments based on merit and state service first.
A Black employee at a clothes cleaning and pressing shop at 110 E Washington St set a bucket of gasoline ablaze Wednesday. On the flash he fled the scene and vanished before firemen arrived. Witnesses said he was last seen heading west. The damage was minor.
Seed Markets lists prices for Whatessié MKuying Figures Timothy at 1.50 to 2.00 dollars, Cloverseed common and red at 4.00 to 4.50 dollars, Orchard Grass 1.75 to 2.20 dollars, and Blue Grass 1.50 dollars. The notice presents a compact price range for multiple forage seeds and grasses.
The Democratic state ticket held a narrow edge as rural and labor voters swung behind Marshall and Watson faced losses in key counties. Thomas Taggart’s organizing impact stood out while Beveridge offered quiet resilience amid a late-night mood of disappointment among candidates and state workers fearing job losses.
Old market prices show values for horse hides at 3.00 per item, green hides at 0.06 per lb, malted at 8.09 cents per lb, salted hides at 8. B% per lb, green calves at 0.09 or 0.12 per lb, and other horse hide listings.
New York reports Mrs William Howard Taft as the president elects wife likely to bring charm social endowments and leadership to the White House. Described as a keen political adviser with wide interests she leads Cincinnati artistic and musical life and balances family duties with national political duties.
Danville Illinois reports Joseph Cannon, re elected by a large majority, will likely seek the speakership again. He has received many congratulatory telegrams from members elect and appears poised to pursue the role despite strong opposition and partisan attacks. He declines to discuss future actions or bridges to cross, emphasizing no plans are settled yet.
William Buschman and two friends watched two men rob the cash register at 930 Fort Wayne Avenue at 11 o clock Tuesday night. The burglars fled to the rear door ahead of them, taking $19. Buschman, waiting for a streetcar, heard the register bell and alerted companions.
Detective Henry Askin brings F. D. McKey back to Indianapolis from Denver where he was arrested on a charge of passing a fraudulent $50 check at the English hotel. McKey, who does not claim a home, also left a $20 board bill unpaid.
City of Indianapolis Public Works announces June assessment roll for opening and extending Mabel Street from LaGrange Avenue north to Van Buren Street. Lists benefiting properties and owners, with damages awards, and sets November 25, 1908 hearing to receive remonstrances. Includes declaratory resolution reference and board officers.
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