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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
4
Fire swept Parkersburg's main business district when the waterworks pump failed. The Cow Gen opera block, Imperial Con fectionery and People's Credit Clothing were damaged or burned out, with losses estimated at 365 000.
Col John R. Fessler adjutant general of the Indiana G A R has been ill but was reported improved on Monday Capt Wheat a local G A R leader is aiding at department headquarters during the adjutant general's enforced absence
Wheat steady with No 2 red tracx at 1.17, October and November 1.17, December 1.16. No 2 red wagon mix samples 1.12. White corn and white mixed through billing. Oats weak with No 2 white 40c. Timothys and clover mixed hay offered up to 14.00. Inspections show mixed car counts for wheat oats corn and hay values.
Indianapolis Oct 11 Receipts total 2000 hogs 1250 cattle 400 sheep with hogs steady, cattle softer, sheep firm. Best hogs at 7.90, common 7.20 to 7.90, bulk 7.40 7.90. Cattle receipts 155 cars slow demand, calves steady to down, bulls steady, fat cows 2.50 4.50, sheep and lambs steady to slight declines, lambs 6.55 to 3.00, culls 1.75 4.50. In Cincinnati hogs 2568, steady, cattle strong, sheep strong.
Chicago prices list multiple grain grades with bid ranges for wheat corn and oats. Union Stock Yards reports hogs cattle and sheep receipts with steady to active trading in Chicago and East Buffalo markets including price bands for various stock categories.
The cobalt market rose with mixed price moves across issues, signaling continued activity and potential broadening. Silver Leaf declined on lease rumors to Crown Reserve while City of Cobalt plunged on a large block, then rebounded. Nipissing and La Rose showed volatility tied to consolidation rumors and capitalization shifts. South Lorrain surprised investors with rich veins, and Montrose lies at the center of the Irish group with many holdings.
The passage notes Montrose as offering a rare profit opportunity rivaling the early Cobalt boom, with adjoining properties bringing intense interest and potential gains for investors. It frames the development as a standout chance in mining fortunes.
New York quote session shows curb prices for numerous mines and companies. Listed equities include American Tobacco Central Cobalt Nevada Miami Copper United Copper Guanajuato and more with varied fractions and percentages indicating market activity.
The market opened with gains across many issues from fractions to over one point. United States Steel led advances with first sales at 83 1/2 to 88 1/2, Union Pacific rose about a half point, and most active railroad stocks posted fractional gains while Baltimore and Ohio slipped. Industrials showed notable strength as the first 15 minutes passed with a continued firm tone.
Sugar cured hams vary from 16 to 17 percent with English style and boiled options. Bacon shows 18 to 20 percent sugar content with English and smoked varieties. Shoulders lard fresh pork loins and hams priced per standard market DOH. Fresh beef carcasses veal lambs mutton and tenderloins listed with percentages and figures.
Boston stocks brief shows Greene-Cananea at 10 percent Mohawk 6 Shoe Machine 69 Atlantic Assessment Paid 10 Osceola 156 Nevada Cann 23 Shannon 1554 volatility noted among listed issues during first trading session
Toledo O Oct 11 Wheat cash 1.21 percent December 1.224 May 1.23 percent July 1.04. Corn cash 68 percent December bar Gog July 67 percent Onta cash December Eliot Max Mic Ryan Cab Bjeo.
A dense obituary and vital record page lists births with parents and addresses including many streets such as Blackford Leon ard New York and Roosevelt plus genders and stillbirth note. It records deaths with ages and causes like cerebral hemorrhage cancer and pneumonia, plus marriage licenses and building permits with names and addresses across Indianapolis streets.
Grain and feed prices listed show Wheat No 2 red at 1.04 with sample quality notes, Corn and oats prices per ton range across several grades, Hay prices vary by type and bale, Straw offered at 5 to 6.60, reflecting mixed market levels.
Fresh eggs and poultry listed with prices from the Tasianapalie Produce Exchange. Turkeys at 18 cents. Ducks, fowl, and hens priced. chickens at 2 cents per unit.
Weber and Zimmer relocate from 422-424 Virginia avenue after 23 years to 408 E. Washington street opposite the Gaiety theater. They own a South-side Fountain Square store and keep the up-town shop as well. The new location features dry goods, wall paper, and men’s furnishings, and patrons are invited to visit.
Unidentified youth about five seven with black hair and brown eyes was found near the Big Four track at Lawrenceburg Junction. He wore a green coat and plaid trousers and had a Toledo postal card in his pocket addressed to Walter Watts of Fremont Ohio, signed Harmon.
Albert S. Smith known as Al Smith died after 11 am at the Gilsey House where he lived 24 years. Heart failure caused death. He was 70 and widely known across the United States as a referee of major prize fights for decades.
Addison Wilson sues in circuit court seeking possession of his young daughter who has lived with her uncle and aunt Lewis and Della Jordan for years. The Jordans formerly resided in Clinton county and are valued at $150,600.
Notice to Marion county officials that Bimion Wasiu will seek a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises drinking at 65 West Washington Street Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana. Also applies for pool room and restaurant privileges in the same room.
A compilation of Saturday football results across many colleges with scores shown for Army Trinity Tech Mooney Colby Oberlin Syracuse Rochester Antioch Fee R Nebraska Knox Drake Alumni Lafayette Hobart Mount Union Buchtel Missouri Kansas A C Northwestern Purdue Beloit Oskosh Western Reserve Miami Creighton Morningside Beloit Oskosh Bucknell Gettysburg Kentucky Hlindis Princeton Fordham Urbinus Lehigh Dartmouth Bowdoin Dennison Muskingum Brown Amherst Minnesota Ames Madison Lawrence Kansas Oklahom Iowa City Cornell College Chicago Indiana Michigan Agricultural Alma Kenyor Ohio Wesleyan Vanderbilt Rose Polytechnic
Passenger and freight timetable details for the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Co. including trains to Shelbyville Rushville Greensburg and Connersville. Limiteds Freight and express services listed with departure times and service notes.
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