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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
4
Fevers and fair demand fail to lift prices at Indianapolis market. Receipts total about 4,500 hogs, 950 cattle, 40 sheep, with hogs down year over year but cattle and sheep higher. Trading notes show varying price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and calves amid mixed demand across categories.
New York October 16 The average cash reserve stands at 75.85 with a reserve increase of 5 743 315 less U S 5 737 635 loans declined 9 589 200 specie drop 4 416 200 legal tenders up 2 15 200 deposits down 32 517 509 circulation up 538 900 actual cash reserve 29.20 percent.
Rouse Brothers report Indianapolis wagon market prices for wheat No. 2 red at 1.04 milling sample, poor sample 1.02, corn 66.60 per bushel, shelled oats 0.40 per unit, hay mixed at 12 to 13.50 per ton, clover 12 to 14, timothy 13 to 15, baled 15.02.
Odd OCR notice from Romancpal Produce Exchange promoting fresh turkeys. Mentions live stock items and seasonal sales with scattered, unclear phrases and misprints.
A 1909 mining market report notes Scotia as the most active issue at 55 percent bid, Crown Reserve reaching a new high near 60 with 59 bid, Kerr Lake firm at 90 bid, and a 4 percent dividend plus 3 percent bonus. Other stocks like La Rose and City of Cobalt hold steady. Ou3se ore striking 6,000 ounces at the 78‑foot level. Cobalt Lake shows a three inch vein of calcite and silver, signaling new ore zones in east cross cut.
The curb market in New York on October 16 shows steady quotes across several issues. Listings include Standard Oil at 669 700, American Tobacco 145 455, Nevada Cons 24 percent, Miami Copper 15% 15%, Nipissing 11344114, United Copper 9 710, and Bay State Gas at 15-16 percent, among others.
A list of meat and lard prices including hams bacon shoulders lard fresh pork sausage joints and beef and veal carcasses with per unit costs in cents and ranges. Notable items include sugar cured hams 15 17c English style hams 17%4 18%4c and fresh beef carcasses 614 10%ic.
A mob of 59 chased Fred Griffin through back yards and alleys for over a mile after he drew a long knife at him. Griffin was captured in a shed near 535 N Senate Ave by Bicycle Officers Kitzmiller and Barrows. He lived at 512 Drake St and faced charges of entering a house to commit a felony and drawing deadly weapons.
The Saturday half holiday drew factories and shops to watch the Tigers and Pirates clash. Empty offices and busy hotels surrounded a furious ticket scramble as preauction efforts failed to curb scalpers. Prices jumped from two to several dollars with Detroit fans pooling funds to secure seats and field access while Jennings rallied his players on the eve of the World Series showdown between Detroit and Pittsburgh. The lineups feature Byrne, Clarke, Cobb, and Miller among Pittsburg and D Jones, Cobb, and Adams for Detroit as umpires Johnstone and O’Loughlin stood by.
Tuesday sale at Home Presbyterian Church on Clifton Street near Udell Street with multiple days of rummage items for bargain seekers. Local church group organizes the event to raise funds and support community activities.
New York Oct 16 There was marked absence of demand at the higher jewels in trading on the stock exchange this morning. Opening prices showed substantial losses from yesterday's close and some declines occurred in early trading. Buying orders from various quarters including operators and pools then lifted many stocks. The market closed with general net losses for the day, governments steady and other bonds strong.
Boston trading posts report mixed results with Greene Cananea Nevada Consol leading gains at 24 while Butte Coalition slips to 2 and Calumet Arizona shows moderate traction. Superior Company, Smelting, and Calumet Arizona remain active as notes mention Superior and Bittstave around 15.
Detroit October 16 First baseman Bill Abstein will not play in the world championship decisive game at Heanett park as a Pittsburs official declares his Pittsburg career ended Abstein will leave the club after the trip and may be traded Hyatt will start at first base filling Abstein’s spot once more a former first baseman he performed in that role previously Abstein’s base stealing attempt in Thursday’s game amid costly errors triggered the decision Kenetchy of St Louis rumored to be target next season and Jones expected to play today with the usual lineup unchanged.
Edward G. Wilson, Joseph Pinckney Durham and several clergy including Rev. William Carson Rev. Claude R. Shaver Rev. Harry C. Calhoun and Rev. Neil McPherson have returned from South Bend where they attended the synod of Ingigna.
The report lists car numbers, makes, drivers, and distances at the eighteenth hour mark. Lozier cars dominated with numbers 3, 4, and others showing miles ridden, while car 6 retired due to an accident and others trailed with readings from 679 to 994 miles. Previous record stood at 903 miles.
Telepost prepares to launch in Indianapolis at 11 W Market, introducing automatic rapid telegraphic service. Plans include 1000 words per minute capacity, wire leasing or own lines, and flat rates such as 25 cents for 25 words, 23 cents for 0 extra words, 10 cents for 10 words, and 25 cents per 100 words. T E Newsom to manage. C F Newsom promotes. expected strong interest in new faster wire transmission.
Grain and flour market data from Indianapolis shows Wheat steady at $1.23 for No 2 red, with other wheat futures and December bids noted. Corn quiet with no bids. bids and car lots listed for various grades and car counts. Comparative flour output and weekly inspection figures accompany stock-in-store tallies for Wheat Corn Oats Rye.
Chicago on October 16 reports cash grain prices for corn and oats with several grade distinctions. Prices include No 2 yellow and white grades, No 3 and No 4 corn, and various oat classifications with small bid ranges.
The eccentric Dutch comedy skit by Everett Bennett and Oscar Steele drew a full house last night. The show at the YY. M. C. A. was a success and will be repeated next Tuesday.
Danville Oct 16 Democrats nominated a slate including Clerk Bert Campbell Treasurer R D Snyder Marshal Wills Councilmen John Cali E V Ragland H Pennington C L Thompson and J L Darnell.
An OCR fragment describes the Hotel Bates Barber Shop as newest and prettiest in Indianapolis with first class service, ten chairs, and a market street address. It also mentions The Denison Barber Shop offering rapid service and fine work, aiming at whisker trims and pompadours.
The second edition of Booths Famous People a 32 page booklet is published and will be sent free to readers of this paper. A postal card suffices. It features portraits and concise autobiographies of Conan Doyle Maude Adams Madam Curie the Radium discoverer and Sir Thomas Lipton with pages of information including accident prevention antidotes antidotes for poison tips age estimation Bible facts and more.
On a hot day rainfall ignored, cattle receipts light and market weak. Prime and good fat cattle ranged around 6 to 6.50 per unit with bids for various grades. fat cows and heifers noted, fresh cows and springers listed. Hogs receipts twelve loads with market active, prime heavy around 8.00, other hogs between 7.80 and 8.05, light yorkers and craceers shown with mixed prices. Sheep and calves market slower with calves priced around 3 to 9 dollars and light calves noted.
Fragmented timetable lists trains connecting Shelbyville Rushville Greensburg Connersville and Acton with varying departure times 5 a.m. 3:23 p.m. 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. plus limiteds express for delivery at station. Fifteen trains each way with phone contact New 299 Off Main 4667.
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