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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
4
Traders seized on improved Balkan news as Dow leaders such as Union Pacific and Northern Pacific rose. Profit-taking followed as New York politics loom and expectations mount for extra cash dividends from Northern Pacific. Steel remained steady while miners traded briskly on the curb, led by Cobalt and Goldfield shares.
List of wholesale price figures for meats and lard including hams bacon pork sausage beef and veal with several varieties. Also includes seed market prices for common and red seed oats orchard grass blue grass and alsike with unit prices.
Wheat prices posted for cash and futures with December and May figures. Corn and oats futures shown with cash and May July levels. Rye and Timothy prices listed. An advertised sale offers an extra heavy broom at 10 cents at National Furniture Co. on Tuesday only.
Indianapolis market reports receipts of hogs at 4,300 and cattle and sheep at 700 each. Buyers pushed prices down with hogs trading from 4.90 to 6.00 for lighter weights and over 5.60 for heavier grades, while cattle moved slowly and lower. Sheep demand remained steady with prices quotably steady despite ample Monday runs.
Chicago market snapshot shows hogs receipts at 35000 with price ranges from 3.00 to 5.95, cattle receipts 33000 with steer and cow prices spanning 1.50 to 8.50, and sheep receipts 33000 with native and western lamb and yearling prices listed. The figures reflect off by ten cents in several categories and include heavy and good to choice classifications.
Cattle receipts amount to 95 loads with prices from 2.75 to 6.00 for heifers and up to 16.60 for cows. Hog receipts total 65 loads with prices ranging from 4.50 to 5.90. Sheep receipts are light but higher with prime wethers at 4.10 to 4.25 and lambs at 4.00 to 6.00.
The ad lists various feeds and grains with prices: New Corn 626 sic, Sheaf Oats 14.00, Timothy 12.00 to 15.00, New Clover 9.00 to 10.50, Mixed Hay 9.00 to 11.00, Straw 4.50 to 5.50. It appears from 130 Kentucky Ave and mentions clan COTE A LUPIL and No. 2 listings with price ranges.
Capt William E English Republican candidate for state senator endorses Merchants' association reform suggestions for Marion County county office management. He cites long-standing evils due to the system and vows to push enacted laws if elected. English notes prior service in the lower house and national congress and comments on the limited time and pay of the state senate.
City Grain quotes show Wheat steady with No 2 red at 19c track and No 4 red 93c. Corn firmer with various grades through billing. Oats steady with No 2 white at 48 1 4c and No 4 white 49 1 4c. Hay bid at 11.75, inspections report 56 total corn cars and 9 hay cars with mixed grades and rejected lots.
Chicago wheat and rye futures opened lower on rain concerns but soon rallied as commission houses bought. December wheat started 99 cents, corn 65 1/4, oats 9, pork 14.90, lard 9.00, ribs 8.16. Closing showed wheat 98 16, corn 64, oats 48, pork 15.05, lard 39.10, ribs 8.05.
East Buffalo New York stock market update shows cattle receipts at 5500. prime steers 5.75 to 6.50, shipping steers 4.5 to 5.50, veals 4.75 to 6.75. Sheep receipts 4000 with lambs 35c lower, yearlings 4.25 to 4.50, wethers 4.25 to 4.50, ewes 4.0 to 4. Mixed sheep 2.0 to 4.25. Hog receipts 23460 with declines: Yorkers 4.75 to 3.50, pigs 4.25 to 4.50, mixed 3.25 to 5.45, heavies 5.0 to 5.45, roughs 4.25 to 4.75. The Sun promotes free want ads including ten word rentals.
The Merchants' association of Indianapolis issues a Monday statement arguing it will not engage in politics while advocating businesslike public management. It urges uniform county and township accounting, state supervision, and transparent finances to curb graft and waste. recognizing legislative opposition yet urging reforms.
Shirley Indiana residents spread rumors about the October blaze that killed Victor C. Pryor and his wife, burned their restaurant and caused $65,000 in damages. Coroner to investigate whether arson or murder preceded the fire as thousands visited the ruins and rebuilding plans begin this fall.
New York reports Harry K. Thaw remains at Matteawan asylum instead of Pittsburg as ordered by the federal court in his bankruptcy case. Col. Asa Bird Gardiner and Dr. Lamb allegedly influenced noncompliance, with Gardiner cited for contempt. Thaw anticipated travel and packed his belongings before the refloating of the writ.
The sixteenth annual Spiritualists of the United States convention begins Tuesday morning at 15 o'clock in the hall of the new Indiana Pythian building with three daily sessions through Saturday. An informal reception occurs Monday at Hotel English. Officers include President Dr George B Warne and Vice President Charles R Schirm. secretaries George W Kates and treasurer Co L Stevens. Trustees listed are Elizabeth Harlow, Mary T Longley, J S Maxwell, A W Belden, and C IL Evans.
Lincoln Neb Oct 1 The Press Washington correspondent Stealey reports strong Bryan sentiment across Nebraska and western states. He notes labor support about 80 percent for Bryan and that Union Pacific shop workers favor him with about 60 percent. Farmers also back Bryan for his arguments.
Mr. Carnegie's new hero fund for Scotland rewards peace heroes across regions where life is heroic. Its aim, like the American fund, is to encourage heroism of peace and curb the excessive glorification of war.
Ella Steiner a young woman faced juvenile court on a charge of abandoning a five month old baby left at the Virginia flats with Mrs. BE Cunningham. The infant, previously placed at Eleanor hospital by the Flower Mission, has since begun to regain health, while police note a pattern of adoptions by Steiner and her long absence from the city.
Indians polis residents debate a mystery figure shown in the Marott Department Store windows. The crowd argues whether it is a real man or a mechanism as a wager offers $1,000 to settle the question. The exposure is set for 4:30 tomorrow afternoon with the figure walked across the second floor for demonstration.
Mrs Katherine T Gelshenen widow of Garfield bank president allegedly profited from ice stock dealings linked to Charles W Morse. Testimony in U S circuit court says she earned about 15000 dollars after Morse arranged marriage plans. A loan clerk produced a letter suggesting rapid stock gains from 25 dollars to 38000 dollars.
Births list multiple couples with address details and infant sexes. Deaths include Mary Farlow and many others with ages and causes like diabetis pulmonary tuberculosis traumatic meningitis and chronic myocarditis. Several entries list pairings of individuals as related or noted in the same notice.
Bargain alert for shoppers at the National Furniture Co location 335 343 West this Tuesday only. The ad promotes items priced 10 and 30 cents with emphasis on value and limited time.
A Erie bound train plunged into a burning stream after the bridge failed causing traffic disruption. Rescue workers and passengers aided each other as authorities investigated the bridge collapse and the speed of the descent.
The Indiana Republican state committee aims to detach Prohibition voters from their own ticket by sending Gov. Hanly into districts with strong prohibition sentiment. Hanly will speak in Jeffersonville on Monday as a means to win Prohibition support for Watson. The Prohibition paper Patriot Phalanx attacks Watson for inconsistency and alleged dishonesty.
Daniel Munden was discharged by the criminal court after the mother of his 12 year old daughter Pearl Munden failed to appear to press the prosecution. Pearl testified via the daughter and the mother fainted during testimonies. both sides described conflicting statements.
Mrs. Meeringola, once thought dead in a swamp, was found at a friend's home near Long Swamp. She testified in police court against abductors Raf Faielo Orienne and Michael Darino, who were held on heavy bail for trial.
Mary Daily fell down the cellar steps at 525 W Maryland Street on Monday and injured her chest as she failed to notice a four open. She was taken to City hospital.
The Marion County Commissioners will accept sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28 1906 to operate the Heat Light and Water Plant supplying the Court House and Jail including elevator service exterior lighting and all necessary labor fuel and supplies for the Power House maintenance. Bids must include a bond and affidavit as required by law and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witnessed October 13 1906. Attest: Albert Sahm Auditor.
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