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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
10
Receipts Thursday include 5300 hogs 2350 cattle and 800 sheep with declines from week to week but gains versus last year. Hog prices eased 15 to 25 cents with most sales $9.25 to $9.70 and top at $9.80. Cattle slaughter stock was light with slow demand for low grades while fat cattle and calves held or rose. Sheep demand was fair to strong with lambs and ewes trading steady to higher and calves firm.
The Chicago grain market opened slow with September option easing and other months firm as traders awaited a government report. Corn jumped on the cold wave but reversed later with commissions houses leading a selling wave. Oats rose with strong local buying while cash definitions showed broader selling and dull overall trading amid cautious activity.
Market reports from Pittsburg Union Stock Yards and East Buffalo Cincinnati and Chicago list cattle, sheep, and hog prices. Highlights include hogs near 9.00 to 9.70, cattle steady to higher, and lambs quoted around 5 to 7.10 with regional supply variations and shifts in demand.
Schwabacher reports a volatile week with fluctuating crowd action and uneven Chicago packer activity. Hog receipts mirror last year’s small totals, cash meat trade strong with rising leaf lard to 13 1 2 cents, and January product showing strength. Demand expected to rise. sweet pickle market quiet as demand drags.
Buffalo market notes list spring wheat No 1 northern and winter wheat prices with No 2 red at 31.1, No 2 white at 1.44, corn No 2 yellow at 65e and other yellow figures, oats and barley entries appear unfinished with several price fragments, indicating a partial commodity listing.
Liverpool Thursday markets show wheat opening lower while corn holds steady. Chicago car receipts report 173 wheat cars and 601 corn cars with mixed grading. year ago receipts differ. Bears price December wheat lower in Chicago, and sentiment leans bearish with traders awaiting bureau reports. World supply and Northwest sentiment weigh on oats and wheat. KC reports strong hogs, and Canadian and European price signals hint at weakness.
The New York market opened with slight variances from Wednesday. Southern Pacific fell four, Reading rose five, St Paul up three, others steady. American Hide and Leather slipped to ten and a half, then sank further amid light volume. Copper and steel were quiet while government crops and copper producer reports drew attention.
The piece reports Intercontinental rubber 1 percent dividend on $29 1,000 common stock as the initial payout, with earnings around 15 percent after preferreds. It notes $350,000 monthly earnings after expenses, $2.2 million in preferred stock retired, and a quarterly 1 percent dividend on preferreds. It covers August output lows for pig iron, record August business for Clinois brick, and broad financial data on exports, railroads, and copper, with market sentiment from banks and analysts.
A dense catalog of fruits and vegetables with varied prices. Items include apples, bananas, cantaloupes, cranberries, figs, grapes, honey, limes, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, watermelons, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, cauliflower, cucumbers,Endives, garlic, green peppers, green corn, green beans, lettuce, mangoes, mushrooms, potatoes, parsley, radishes, rhubarb, tomatoes, turnips, squash, navy beans, onions, popcorn, sweet potatoes, and beverages. Prices shown per unit, basket, or crate across states and local farms.
New York market notes show butter firm with good demand and creamery varieties steady, cheese prices steady to quiet with state wheats and skims varying. Egg prices strong for prime firsts while dressed poultry and live fowl markets exhibit irregular demand, with turkeys and roosters listed and regional price points given.
New York cotton prices started the day steady with first prices up 1 to 10 points but soon slid about 12 points from the high. Spot sellers were heavy as traders blamed shorts covering and anticipated further declines. Export and market activity figures show a drop from last week.
The bureau of census reports cotton ginned before Sept 1 from 1910 growth at Sou Sot bales, with round bales counted as half. Figures compare 388,242 in 1909, 402,229 in 1908, and 200,278 for 1907, including Sea Island tallies and adjustments for round bases across years.
Extreme dullness marked the metal exchange session in New York. Spelter steadied with 25 tons sold at 25.52 dollars, tin weakened and copper held steady with prices quoted for September to November delivery amid weak demand and unsettled trading.
New York on call rates and time zone notes amid unsettled market conditions. Posted rates show Sterling exchange and demand bills at specific figures, with six major references to 60 day terms and bank note pricing. Prime mercantile paper remains unchanged as aerial business trends influence bankers' bills and short term rates.
Washington reports the average conditions for several crops on September 1. Spring wheat averages 61.0, corn 79.2, oats 83.3, barley near 77.7, with figures also given for last month and long-term ten-year averages. Data reflect harvest conditions across wheat corn oats barley and related grains.
Market wires report wheat futures in September and December across Minneapolis Duluth Winnipeg St Louis Kansas City New York Toledo with prices ranging around 1.00 to 1.12 per bushel. Variations show bids and asks in multiple months and markets indicating firm trading activity and price discovery in early September.
Toledo market brief shows cash and futures quotes for wheat and rye with various futures months including September December May and October. Prices range around 63 to 10.15 for different grades and deliveries. Names of grains and primes appear with months noted, reflecting a concise commodities update.
Washington today reports that with Aldrich and Burrows out, Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania is favored to become chairman of the senate finance committee. The outcome hinges on whether the senate keeps its seniority rule for committee promotions or makes changes.
Ralph Lemcke appeared in police court on Thursday. He was fined $25 and costs for violating motor vehicle laws and his chauffeur's license was revoked by Judge Collins. This was his second offense.
A series of property deed changes covers numerous parcels in Indianapolis, detailing buyers and sellers, lot and addition names, block and street locations, sizes, improvements or vacancies, with prices ranging from 250 to 34,000 dollars. Notable transfers include Henry Meyer to Maria E Meyer on Eleventh and West streets and Mary A Bly to Anna Harper et al on Washington Street.
Articles of incorporation were filed for several entities including Montpellier mill and grain company of Montpelier with 25000 capital stock and Haller as directors. Field manufacturing company of Bloomington with 25000 capital stock and several Field family directors. National club of Clinton with Sevoezeviteh Radevich and Kornieski as directors. Cayuga union club of Cayusa with Harper and Old as directors. and W. M. Foley noted among the filings.
James E. Berry, the county assessor, asks for $3,000 to cover the rest of the term. The county council arrived en masse to inspect the records before voting on the request. The outcome is considered a foregone conclusion that the funds will be approved.
St Louis report states Albert Julien is cleared of involvement in the killing of Brakeman James M. Wine on the Burlington over land express Tuesday night and the robbery of five passengers in the rear Pullman car. Train electrician Thomas Gruin had named him but Julien was released after scrutiny Thursday.
City statistics list multiple births and deaths with names and addresses. Births include Labanski, Horton, Flack, Daum, Thompson, Jackson, Sweeney, Lewis, Christ, Hoskins, Reswick, Lawrence, Rice, Magel, Krieg among others with varied streets. Deaths note Lands Washburn, Beulah Winter, John W. Monroe, Marion Palmer, Charles West, Frederick Roesener linked to ages and causes such as caradiace insufficiency, capillary bronchitis, elevator accident, gunshot, and tuberculosis.
A sequence of paired names appears to be a register of couples or partners: Perry Lay and Florence Lanus, Cortland Whiteside and Eva Brewer, Charles Merkel and Emma Koch, W. Mitchell and Maude Baines, George Marks and Harriett Roberts, Joseph Thurmann and Annie Halsen, James Wilson and Maud Beaty, Fred Arsden and Hanna OBrien.
A mixed list of property improvements and building work with several names, addresses, and estimated costs. Notable items include Owens and Wells properties, a $1,200 repair at 1232 Congress, a $600 heating plant at M Wiese Maternity Hospital, and various repairs ranging from $50 to $154 across multiple streets.
Irvington 704 New 12lwK A H Wells manager announces a wide line of fire and burglar proof safes with latest patterns in stock for immediate delivery. Special bar gains offered on slightly used safes.
An advertisement touts neck fit in suits and overcoats with precise sizing. Fall styles are offered priced from 23 to 45 dollars. The pitch emphasizes exact fit and choice locations for men. Odd Fellow Ride is referenced in the closing lines.
April timetable shows limited trains from Indianapolis to Rushville and Connersville with exact departure and arrival times. Rushville and Connersville stops listed. Shelbyville and Greensburg route also shown with departures and limited stops. Express service at Greensburg stops only at Shelbyville and Greensburg. Phones listed for contact Old Mate 4647 and New 229.
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