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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1907
Page
9
United Press reports a cautious uptick at the start with Union Pacific up 1 4 and Pacific near, copper active, American Smelting higher. Industrials steady, railroads mixed, bankers supporting equities as brokers buy on tuesday. Trading at midday held above Saturday closes but below earlier peaks, with bonds steady and overall cautious sentiment lingering.
Receipts reach 1,500 cattle and 350 sheep with hogs up 10 cents, cattle and sheep steady. Reports list price ranges for choice and medium steers, calves, cows, sheep, and hogs, alongside grain and hay quotes and regional movement. Prices include steers around 1,300 to 1,150 pounds and hogs near 6 to 6.10 per 100 pounds.
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 10 cents lower with primes around 5.00 to 6.00, medians 2.50 to 4.90, stockers and feeders 2.40 to 4.40, canners 1.20 to 2.35, Texans and westerns 3.00 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 41,000 with native sheep 2.10 to 5.00, western 2.50 to 5.00, native lambs 4.50 to 7.00, western lambs 4.25 to 6.90.
New York market prices list pork mess at 16.75 dollars with 717.50 value, lard Western steam spot at 8.85 to 9.00, dressed poultry includes turkeys 15 to 20 cents, chicks 9 to 24, fowls 10 to 13, ducks 10 to 11, creamery butter values at 28 to 40 cents, white fancy 28 to 40, A-Fil cream 16 to 16.4 cents.
Cincinnati cattle receipts reach 3 400 with gains of 15 cents. Active market shows cattle at 6 1/2 to 6.30 for good to choice. Calves and hogs listed with calves at 8.00 and hogs at 6.66 to 6.50. Sheep receipts about 200 hold steady with lambs at 7.10.
East Buffalo live stock market notes show receipts around 22 600 with prices rising about 10 cents. Prime cattle ranged to 66 50 per hundredweight with veals and lambs near 60 to 65.86, while yearlings moved around 50 to 65.85 and ewes to 66.50 in a market up 100 percent.
Chicago wheat futures fell sharply with December at 9 5 to 9 5 cents and May around 1.06, as panic selling hit the Board of Trade. Corn and oats also declined, with December prices for corn near 57 3/4 cents and oats around 50 1/2 to 51 cents, while nearby livestock futures showed modest moves.
The wagon market lists corn at new 50 cents and old 68 to 72 cents. Sheart oats at 32.00 to 13.00. Shelled oats at arucie. Straw at 7.00 to 8.00. Clover hay prices 15.3 to 14.00. Mixed hay 15.00 to 16.60. Timothy hay 12.0 to 17.00.
A list of fresh produce with prices including onions, cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, beets, celery, radishes, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, corn, lettuce, oranges, bananas, watermelons, and citrus. Notable items include Valencia oranges at 5.40 per box, Maiden Blush apples at 5, and butter-smooth price variety across vegetables and fruits.
Butter Elgin prints 24c per pound. high tubs and sliced state cream 3c. country 20c. Cheese New York full cream 17c. Wisconsin full cream Titc'TMe. Eggs candled 25c, at mark 22c. Poultry live turkeys ducks 74c geese 5c hens 10c spring chickens 10c roosters tc.
A historical price table lists ham, bacon, dried beef, fresh pork loins and other meats with assorted percentages and per pound values. It includes sugar cured, English style, smoked and native beef and veal items with varied gross pricing and unit weights across multiple cuts and preparations.
Chicago market bulletin lists butters and creamery items with extras and packing stock. Eggs show prime firsts at two cents, cheese from Twins at 15 47 15 ½ cents, and live poultry including turkeys at 14 cents per pound and spring chickens at 10 ½ cents, with ducks and geese priced per dozen around 35 and 7 dollars.
Pittsburg Pa October reports show cattle supply at 15 loads with slow market. Prime and choice cattle priced up to 76.00, lower grades around 35.75. Sheep and lambs offer 30 loads with a two price drop. Prime weathers near 5.90 to 5.50, lambs around 4.50 to 0.75. Hog receipts 50 loads with steady trend. prime heavies 35.00 to 40.40, mediums 4.30 to 6. H, heavy yorkers 24 to 46.20, light yorkers 6.10 to 6.20, plies 5.80.
The newly appointed board of the American Society of Equity argues with J A Everitt led rump faction over treasurer I C Rowe’s bond and legal eligibility. Both sides threaten court action as bids are opened for the Equity Farm Journal. Everitt demanded 75000 before selling, others plan to solicit rival bids from Indianapolis publishers.
Delegates from across the state gather for three day Indiana State Federation of Clubs meeting at Denison hotel and Propylaeum venues. Highlights include home economics displays, potteries, draperies, musical recitals, and addresses by Gov. Frank Hanly, Mrs Corrinne Barnes, and others.
A special meeting at Roberts Park church decided on final arrangements for a union revival across five principal Indianapolis churches. A. W. Patterson oversaw the enthusiasm branch and a work schedule was set for 30 churches. Revivalists Theodore S. Henderson, Hannan, Morgan, Bovard, and Hugh E. Smith were named to lead next week's meetings.
Mrs. J B Holdson of 1615 Yandes Street frightened off a burglar, a man named Redford from Anderson, by lighting matches and bluffing him to escape through a window. Her son-in-law E D Whitton helped await the suspect outside, noting the dramatic arrest plan. The episode occurred Sunday night as police questioned the scene.
A license has been issued to the German American Trust Company of Indianapolis to represent the Aetna Accident and Liability Company of Hartford Conn. Aetna organized to insure all sense piles.
New York banks extend clearing house certificates to settle debits and ease withdrawals as several state banks seek permission to reopen. J P Morgan leaves city, Cortelyou says crisis in hand. Confidence returns with strong stock market and a $3 million gold import by New York banks.
Indiana Flower Growers will host a free public flower show at Weigand conservatory in Indianapolis, running from November 11 for a week. The State Florists Association organized the exhibit after the Fall Festival failed to book Tomlinson Hall, with displays from Richmond Indiana and vendors from Massachusetts and Chicago. Local florists will enter competitions, and the event marks a push by American florists to develop climate suitable roses and new varieties. Weigand & Son may not participate due to the venue.
The People’s Outfitting company will present a free vaudeville show at Tomlinson hall on October 30 with Indianapolis talent and local theater performers. Acts include Vonda Marine the child wonder Hayden Shepard the world’s greatest juvenile corneter Porter Powell Smythe Mack brothers Lola Wright Blanche Clark Olive Kiler Tillman Trio Mile. Carrions and trained bears Robert Arbuckle with A P Haines Prize Beauty chorus led by Harry Porter and Louis Weslyn’s Samland. Tickets available free at the office.
The Hibernian bank at 122 Monroest faced a noon line of about 300 as customers sought to withdraw. The bank refused new withdrawals but paid out through clearing house certificates, with deposits totaling 18.3 million in savings and 3.9 million in cash, while loans reached 17.1 million and assets showed 5.04 million in cash on hand. President John D. Clarke asserted solvency as bankers described the episode as a precaution amid national unrest seen in New York.
After five days of drifting and near starvation, 16 crew members of the schooner Bertha Smith were saved by the United Fruit steamship Baker. Despite relief, the men chose to remain aboard and press toward Port Nassau, with the Baker earlier reporting the distressed vessel off Green Island Jamaica.
Acting Gov Filson issued a proclamation designating the week as a holiday in Oklahoma City. All banks will close for the week and no notes will fall due as Kansas City clearing house actions influence the order.
United Press reports in Kansas City that following the disappearance of J. Brady a director missing since Thursday a receiver was appointed for the Bankers' Trust company. The clearing house today adopted the certificate plan.
Four managers of slaughter houses in Indiana were notified Monday by H. E. Barnard, pure food commissioner, that it will be necessary for them to put their premises in proper condition to conform to the pure food law. Inspector Frank Tucker reported these houses delinquent.
Cincinnati reports the clearing house has ordered the issuance of clear ing house certificates as part of its financial regulatory steps in effect November.
William Glynn, drummer at the Empire theater, smiles as news spreads of a newborn son weighing 11 pounds born to the Glynn family staying at a local hotel. Glynn jokes the boy may grow to beat the band.
TERRE HAUTE Ind Oct 2 Ernest Milbaurn eight years old of Edgar county Illinois died in convulsions after eating jimson weed pods.
Cleveland reports action to tag or clear house certificates if needed as city remains largely untroubled by financial disorder. Officials consider measures to safeguard deposits and stabilize local credit flows amidst national unrest.
Dr. Gillette formerly vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company was sentenced by Justice Dowling to six months in prison in New York.
President Roosevelt will proclaim Oklahoma a state on Saturday November 16. He received a certified copy of the new constitution and election returns from Gov. Frantz of the territory and announced the date to the governor.
List of births and a dozen infant and adult deaths with ages and causes, plus marriages and numerous addresses. Building permits include J. E. Shover repairs at 1302 N Alabama for 1500 dollars and N. M. Herride dwelling on W Morris for 3000 dollars. A storage project at 334 W Ray shows costs of 32.50.
Frank Schulmeyer a shipping clerk at Indianapolis Candy climbed a second story window, crawled a ledge and entered a store room before being challenged by Bicycle Officer William Wilson who ordered him to stop. The manager identified him as an employee. police guarded him until clear. The candy company on E Maryland and Alabama streets praised the vigilance.
New York Oct. X Duchess of Marlborough will vend marshmallows at a candy table during a parish fair at Trinity Episcopal church Roslyn suburb November 2. Her latest photograph shows she retains a baby like beauty despite time.
Neighborhood residents voice anger over a seven foot high canal bridge at Twenty ninth street and the city’s failure to lower it. Mayor Miller and Board of Public Works plan a site visit to find a feasible solution, while the water company argues for keeping the clearance for barges and flood control. Local business owner H Hewitt criticizes repeated city responses and calls for relief as railroad tracks and adjacent properties face costly alterations.
At a church festival in Rogahegy, South Hungary, a riot between Slovaks and Magyars after midnight left sixteen dead and many injured. Knives were drawn and combat was widespread before authorities cleared the church and restored order.
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