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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1902
Page
3
Chicago officials to ascertain cost of Indiana and Illinois coal to supply residents at cost. Alderman Cullerton declined to explain his resolution but said coal can be delivered at 2 to 2.50 dollars per ton while current charges run 5 to 7 dollars.
The Chicago and Alton whisky train wreck at Upper Alton sparked townwide scandal and temperance uproar. After the Peoria fast freight derailed into an open switch, residents embraced alcohol, prompting indignation meetings and a mayoral posse to guard the recovered wreckage.
The city council approved resolutions urging Governor Durbin to spend the $50,000 epidemic fund to stamp out smallpox in Indiana. A movement began among American friends to convene a general temperance conference led by their society leaders.
The column records births at various addresses including girls born to Patrick and Rosa Walsh, Pearl and Ida Jennings, and many others. Deaths include Arthur Marley and Phine Keeter with causes noted. Marriages list several pairs like Ya Gurnell and Matilda Ellis, Hybarger and Maggie Bone, and others. Building permits note two double-frame dwellings on Rosaline Street and multiple homes on Ashland and Bradley streets with estimated costs.
Lincoln Neb Oct 7 a Burlington route crew found ten and five dollar bills dangling from sunflowers fennel and weeds along the Hyannis to Alliance line. The haul totaled 2135 with a lost express pouch of 3500 suspected to have shattered after falling from an open car door and being scattered along the track.
E V Frothingham of Edward M Shepard's office rushed to Trenton to file the Whippany and Passaic River railroad charter. With only small change, he borrowed 75 dollars by pawning his watch after the state department refused to extend filing fees. A telegram eventually arrived with funds, and he repaid the pawn after the clerk advanced the loan.
In Vienna on Oct 7 two police spies and Herr Fuchs a Loz manufacturer known for mistreating his workers were killed. A note on Fuchs' body stated Thus perish all enemies of freedom.
Chicago October 7 strike by local union No. 21 cutters and trimmers of the United Garment Workers against the Special Order of Clothing Workers affecting all tailors in special order houses. The dispute centers on trades union jurisdiction and over 6,000 workers are affected.
Emmett A. Gould longtime superintendent of the eastern division of the Wabash railroad based in Peru Indiana has resigned to become general superintendent of the Missouri Pacific railway with headquarters in St Louis Missouri.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and phrases like Ohio and 880. Omice 121 123. The readable parts offer little coherent event or names to anchor a full news item.
Margaret Carnegie aged six influenced a gift to Henry S. Hornaday of the New York Zoological Society who, with Andrew Carnegie family backing, bought what was described as the biggest and hairiest headed lion from Europe for 11,500 dollars. Hornaday arrived in New York aboard the Vaderland after securing the specimen from Antwerp via Skibo Castle.
The Pepe’s party submitted its petition to Gov Durbin with the required signatures to appear on the state ticket. Observers expect the party will have candidates listed on the ballots, though some claim there is a ticket for every voter already.
The Indianapolis girls industrial school elected Mrs. Frank Blanchard as president and named a full slate of officers including Mrs. C. L. Ritter as vice president and Mrs. H. C. Thornton as second vice president. A board of managers and auditing and department superintendents were also appointed with numerous named members and assistants.
Belfont nail mill workers in Ironton Ohio walked off Monday evening demanding a two cent per hour raise triggering a shutdown of the mill. The company had been stockpiling and planned a brief suspension and will not attempt to compel the striking workers.
The Fortnightly club marked a president’s celebration on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Matilda Ludwig will host Phil Sheridan Camp No 168 on Wednesday. The Legendary club postponed its board party to Oct 2 in St Joseph’s hall. Mr and Mrs Scot Butler host a faculty and students reception at Butler University. Mrs George Prior entertained the Rosiris club at her sister’s home. A Catherine Merrill club reception is set for Saturday at Mrs Edward Dean’s home. State weddings include Miss Maud Lewis with Harry Collier in Shirley and Miss Clara Swinney with Lee Hood in Elwood. Miss Emma S Scott weds James E Hoffman. The Maennerchor Ladies’ Society celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception and musicale in Maennerchor hall, decorations and a Franz Bellinger supper. Edith Smith and Dr Francis O Dorsey marry Oct 15. Mary Wilson will host the bridesmaids Monday. Dr Dorsey will host ushers that evening at the University elut. Katherine Ayres plans a dance. Tuesday:
New York stocks opened firm with London strength as Canadian Pacific and St. Paul shares rise. Initial gains pull back later while bonds show resilience. Gov Stone’s actions seen as favorable to ending the strike, with new 4s advancing. Noon quotations list Reading 13138 and Canadian Pacific 138 among leaders. Total sales reach 337,400 shares.
East Liberty Pennsylvania cattle and hog prices show range across grades with choice cattle at 6.80 to 7.00 per unit prime 6.00 to 6.50 for high grades good 4.75 to 5.50 tidy butcher 4.50 to 5.00 fair 3.75 to 4.25 common 2.75 to 3.65 bulls and stags 10 to matrix cows 30.00 to 355.00. hog receipts light with heavies 7.90 to 8.00, mediums 7.70 to 7.20, workers 7.30 to 7.65, pigs 6.75 to 7.00, roughs 6.00 to 7.40. sheep loads best wethers 3.75 to 4.00, good mixed 3.40 to 3.65, choice lambs 5.50 to 5.75, common to good 0.00 to 5.00.
East Buffalo New York on October 7 reports cattle receipts of five cars with steer prices from 6.25 to 7.33, cows 2.00 to 4.25, veals 5.50 to 8.50. Hog receipts ten cars with Yorkers 7.00 to 7.50, pigs 6.70 to 6.90, mixed packers 7.55 to 7.65, mediums 7.65 to 7.70, roughs 6.25 to 6.75, stags 5.50 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs receipts twelve cars top lambs 5.65 to 5.85, others 4.00 to 5.69, mixed sheep tops 3.85 to 4.00, others 2.00 to 3.89, wethers 4.00 to 4.25, yearlings 4.25 to 4.50.
New York market analysis lists Mess pork at 18.00 to 18.75 dollars and lard at 10.60. Creamery and dairy products show varied imitation and full creamery prices. Eggs are 25 to 21 cents per dozen and dressed poultry includes turkeys at 8 to 16 cents, chickens 10 to 20 cents, fowls 11 to 13 cents, ducks 8 to 16, geese 16 cents, and springs 20 to 22 cents.
Wheat cash 73 cents December 73 1 2 cents May 745 cents. Corn December 45 4 cents May 42 1 2 cents. Oats December 32 cents May 33 4 cents. Rye No 2 blue No 3 49 1 4 cents. Cloverseed October 6.05 January 5.95 alsike No 2 7.55.
Chicago grain prices show mixed moves on October 7 with wheat, corn, and oats mostly lower. December wheat around 69 to 70 cents, December corn near 435 to 438, and December oats around 24 to 25 cents. January pork at 15.60 to 15.90, lard about 5.87 to 9.00, ribs near 8.22 to 5.30.
Wheat and corn led steady rates with multiple grades listed for milling freight and track delivery. Oats and hay follow with steady quotes and car counts for corn, hay, and mixed lots, noting no established grade for some lines and a total car tally across categories.
Receipts Tuesday include 275 cattle shipments and 2,500 hogs. Cattle ranges cover good to prime export steers 1,000 to 1,500 pounds, heifers 600 to 700 pounds, and cows with calves noted. Hogs show best prices for choice and mixed lots, with ratings from 6.00 to 7.75 per 100 pounds, while sheep offerings include common to good grades and light stock.
In Houghton Michigan on October 7 Homer Penock and Edward Robillard, boys, secured a rifle and practiced shooting cigars from each other’s mouths. Penock missed his shot. Robillard aimed at a cigar between Penock’s lips but missed the cigar. the bullet struck Penock in the face. Doctors fear he will not recover.
Chicago prices list butter cream eries daisies and eyes twins in bids with ranges for various dairy items. Live poultry includes chickens springs turkeys geese ducks with per unit and bulk price quotes.
Cattle receipts total 8000 with prime beeves 7.25 to 8.50 dollars and cows 2.50 to 4.60. Hogs receipts 18000 with prices 5.25 to 7.85. Sheep receipts 35000 with native sheep 2.00 to 2.70 and lambs 3.25 to 5.50 and western sheep 2.25 to 3.65 and lambs 5.15 to 8.60.
Cattle steady on fat grades with shipments at 5.50 to 5.75 for higher quality and 4.35 to 5.00 for good to choice. Hogs slow and 5 to 10 cents lower with selects around 7.05 to 7.75 and mixeds at 7.30 to 7.50. Sheep active with extras 3.20 to 3.25 and lambs 5.35 to 5.40.
Prices paid by shippers for a wide range of goods including poultry, eggs, butter, cheese, hides, wool, fruits, vegetables, beans, coffee, sugars, oatmeal, molasses, rice, canned goods, and oysters. The list cites per unit costs, weights, and regional varieties, with many items priced per bushel, per barrel, or per hundred.
The article itemizes a wide range of goods and prices including fish meats such as white fish, trout, pickerel, perch, clams, lobsters, frogs legs, shrimps and hams with prices per pound or per dozen. It also lists bacon, lard, sausage, fresh pork and beef cuts, pickled pork, and various chemicals and medicines with approximate costs and quantities.
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