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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
3
Police will watch city saloons and all districts to arrest loafers. Officials state no man may linger where not employed, asserting that those without visible means must be removed from saloon areas.
Washington dispatch reports responses from major coal companies to President Mitchell's miners demands. Scranton Company President Fowler argues unions harm discipline and welfare, claiming United Mine Workers of America demoralized workers and reduced efficiency and productivity in the anthracite fields.
William Moffitt, 54, once janitor at Central Medical College, dubbed King of the White Ghouls, was arrested by Detectives Asch Manning and Long with Cantrell and Martin after a long search for grave robbers. Cantrell identified Moffitt as key to the ring, citing a 30 year career and teaching Cantrell the trade. Detectives cited numerous empty graves at Ebenezer Anderson Lick Creek Beach Grove Round Hill South Ebenezer and Beech Grove cemeteries and named several specific bodies stolen. Moffitt claimed ignorance then said he could tell what he knew. The case centers on grave robbing tied to a larger gang with Cantrell predicting more arrests.
A company leader advocates cooperation with rival firms in an accord with the United Mine Workers while asserting no future recognition or pact with the miners' organization. He cites federal rulings branding the group unlawful and accuses its leaders of oppressing workers and willing to risk life and liberty for its ends.
Mayor Charlie met with Police Superintendent Taffe on Wednesday and instructed strict enforcement of the curfew law. The mayor said firm enforcement will deter petty stealing in Indianapolis.
A health article promotes daily use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to maintain digestion. Citing Prof. Wiebold aged 63, it claims regular use supports health, noting tablets contain natural digestives and are harmless. Advertises Stuart's packs at 50 cents and widespread domestic and international distribution.
Burford Corley, linked with a group described as alleged colored ghouls, was released on a $500 bond. The bond was posted by James A. Johnson, a city engineer's office driver, and John D. Wells. The turnkey who accepted the bond said he does not know Wells.
William Moffitt’s police court hearing is continued until November. His bond is set at $5000, and detectives fear release on bond could hinder full investigation.
A roomful of residents urged the Board of Works against placing the pest-house on Rockville road, warning of damaged property values and danger to loved ones. The board held firm, noting any site will injure someone, and that purchase of the west city site is expected.
Births record multiple couples with addresses including Francis and Anna Lilagerty and John H. Schefer. Deaths list Charlotte T. Baker and others with ages and causes such as senility tuberculosis and cerebral hemorrhage. Marriage line items appear with several couples named in the shuffled list.
A wooden annex next to the city hospital in Charleston burned Tuesday night killing three men. The building housed colored insane patients and had no guards, allowing the fire to spread before discovery, preventing rescue.
A jumble of names and addresses lists dwellings cottages stables sheds and repairs with monetary values. Notable entries include Mary Riebinger at Parker and Eleventh corners and Henry Dollman with two brick buildings valued at 1475 each alongside Century Biscuit Company's brick oven repairs.
Wednesday's cattle market showed dull activity with lower prices as receipts reached 900 head. Hog trading at Indianapolis remained active with 6,000 head received and prices about 10 to 12 cents lower. Chicago market notes butter cheese and poultry prices for reference.
Chicago November 12 Wheat futures edged higher with December at 72 4 72 4 and May at 74 4 74 4 cents. Corn futures were lower with December at 6 9? and May at 7 2 4 cents. Provisions showed January pork at 15.00 to 15.15 dollars.
A Meyer and Kiser special reports Americans in London at parity and Northwestern planning a 10 million dollar stock issue. U S Steel shows 5 million tons on orders and September October earnings of 24.13 million. Chicago rail wage hikes add 40 thousand weekly. Southern Pacific earns 7 percent on stock. I C bullish on Harriman interests amid rumors Lawson liquidating A C P holdings. Market steady to 2:30 pm, then a broad surge with long and short positions, some account liquidations likely.
New York nov 12 stock market opened weak under heavy pressure and large liquidation. Amalgamated slid down then rallied, Tennessee coal and iron fell, Erie common declined and recovered, Southern Pacific fluctuated, Texas Pacific and Manhattan slipped, United States steel fell. Buying by strong interests helped rally the market into the first hour close with gains around 1 percent. Government bonds steady. Noon quotes show varied prices across rail and steel issues with total sales at 659 400 shares.
Cincinnati market data for November 12 shows cattle receipts of 716 with price ranges from good to choice $4.35 to $5.25 and best calves at $7.75. Hog receipts total 3,855 with prices from Se.1Ciro.22 to 6.10 and mixed at 6.10. Sheep receipts 746 with extras at $3.15 to $3.25 and lambs from $5.35 to $6.10.
New York November 12 market prices show Mess pork at 18 dollars, lard at 11.35, butter at 2 cents for Creamery, Elgin 21 1 2 cents, imitation creamery 18 184 cents, dairy 2K4 7 cents, factory 164%4 17 cents. Cheese large 12%4 cents, small 12 3 4 cents, part skimmed 9 34 10 cents. Eggs 24 2sc. Dressed poultry turkeys 7 13 cents, chickens 9 20 cents, fowls 9 13 cents, ducks 8 1/2 to 9 cents, veal 15 to 16 cents, springs 22 to 22 cents.
East Buffalo New York November 12 cattle receipts small top steers bring from 3.25 to 8.50 shippers 5.00 to 6.50 stockers roughs 6.35 to 6.40 hog receipts twenty cars mixed 6.30 to .45 heavy 6.35 to 6.50 workers 6.25 to 6.30 sheep and lambs receipts twenty cars tor lambs 5.50 to 5.65 yearlings 4.00 to 4.25 mixed sheep 3.50 to 5.75
Toledo market brief lists December and May futures for wheat corn oats and rye with fractional or symbol prices. Clover seed is quoted for November and January with prices noted, including a delayed or garbled May price and a flaxlike alayke value.
Chicago Nov 12. Cattle receipts 22000 with prime beefs selling from 5.65 to 7.10 and lower grades 3.30 to 4.70. stockers 2.10 to 4.10. cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.50. Hogs receipts 38000 with price ranges 5.15 to 6.15 for lights up to 6.35 for heavies. pigs 4.60 to 5.90. Sheep receipts 30000 with sheep 0.40 to 3.85 and lambs 3.25 to 5.25.
Wheat steady with No 2 red near 67 69c on track and freight. Corn steady with No 1 white around 45 46c, No 2 white 45 46c, No 4 white 40 42c, No 2 yellow 44 46c. New corn firmer. oats steady at No 2 white 32 32%c. Hay stronger with New No 1 timothy 11.75 12.25. Inspections list multiple cars rejected or merchantable by grade and kind.
East Liberty Pa receipts show varied cattle hogs and sheep values. Cattle price ranges include best cows around 40 to 50 dollars and prime 5.75 to 86.00. hogs report heavies 6.49 to 6.55 and mediums 6.35 to 6.3714. sheep show best ewes 3.60 to 3.85 and choice lambs 5.10 to 6.35.
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