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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
8
The session saw broad weakness as Union Pacific and Southern Pacific led declines while copper and steel shares slid. Prices opened mixed then weakened through the day with the market closing weak and trading volumes around 15,000 shares in a cautious tone.
United Press dispatch from Buffalo lists cattle at 8 175 slow and steady. Veals receipts 800 active and 40c Call to choice 5.15. Lambs receipts 14 000 active with prices 5.25 to 8.25. Sheep 2.75 arlings 5.50 7.76. Pigs 86.70 7.7. Mixed 7.00 7.15. Yorkers 7.05 7.15.
In Cincinnati on September 27, cattle receipts reached 600 acres and market activity showed a slight drop of 5 to 10 cents. Shippers fetched around 0.00 dollars, with butcher extras at 5.65 to 5.55, and good to choice cattle at 4.65 to 5.60. Packard and butcher demand remained steady with prices 6.85 to 6.90 for good to packers, and 4.80 to 6.85 for packers. Feeders and extra loads listed around 5.0 to 7.50.
The Tri state cup once owned by George Decamp is missing after the California champion Sutton departed for the Pacific coast. Nate Emerson, Hugh Bates, Tyler and Frank F Garrison searched local firms for the silver bowl saying Decamp died without revealing its location. The cup fate remains unknown as Sutton’s departure thwarted any lead.
Indictments embracing 140 counts reportedly returned against the Southern Pacific and fir Mail Steamship Company. Charged are E. man, John C. Stubbs and R. E. yerin for violations of shipping rates from the Orient to San Francisco and to Chicago.
New York September 27 The direct or the New York Toledo and West Pine railroad company at a meeting today decided to sign a contract taking over the Chicago and Alton on the Rock Island interests under terms already published in advance.
Chicago grain report shows Wheat down five to six cents early with December at about 9% to 9% per bushel and May near 1.06, while corn edges higher with December around 59 to 58 cents and May near 60 cents. Oats rise with December around 52 to 54 cents and May about 53 to 54 cents, and various No. 2 red and No. 3 yellow/white price levels noted for September through May contracts.
Cattle receipts 2,500 with market steady. Prime beeves 5.40 to 7.25, cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.35. Hogs receipts 15,000 with market strong up to 6.70 for some grades. Light hogs 6.20 to 6.65. Sheep receipts 5,000, market steady with native and western sheep 3.00 to 5.60 and lambs 4.75 to 7.35.
Pittsburg dispatch notes cattle supply light and steady demand with prime price ranges from 6.00 to 6.30 and choice up to 6.35 per unit. Sheep and lambs ample with prime wethers 5.50 to 6.60, lambs 5.00 to 7.60. hog receipts 12 drums and market down with prime heavy 4.65 to 8.75, medium heavy 7.19, lights 7.00 to 6.76, pigs 6.40 to 6.60.
Market listing shows corn at 72 to 48 cents, shelled corn 9 to 10 dollars per bushel, new hay valued at 16 to 18 dollars, and straw 5 to 14 dollars per ton. Prices reflect various grades and mix of hay, clover, and hay-straw combinations.
A lay and ministerial conference session in Indianapolis featured political talk alongside church matters. Gov. J Frank Hanly and Senator Slack led discussions, with James E Watson spotlighted as a “Rushville Methodist” in a scene blending faith and politics. The crowd heard calls for Christian citizenship in politics as delegates pledged to advance Fairbanks’ cause.
At Whisler Alabama four hundred armed farmers await potential attack in reprisal for a lynching. Dossett is named in the incident. Southern leaders warn that if the armed party advances they will receive a warm reception from the hopeful defenders.
The crop report shows threshing generally underway across the west with most districts yielding fairly. Wet weather slightly retarded threshing while grain quality matches previous years and shipments to tidewater proceed at a similar pace.
By United Press, Tangier, Sept 27 four of the rebellious Moorish tribes have accepted the French peace terms. Only six remain nominally hostile, believed to be resisting due to fear of heavy punishment.
In Los Angeles on September 27 betting tips show Gans as a ten to four favorite over Memsic for the expectedly light-weight bout. Memsic has little wagering support as both fighters meet the required weight limit.
James Metzger, a driver for Capital Lumber, was thrown from his wagon in a runaway Friday morning and sustained two fractured ribs.
Special to The Sun from Columbus Indiana describes a bustling Methodist conference with grand army veterans in attendance. Agents peddle books while ministers share handshakes and memories, and insurance and grocery careers mix with clerical duties amid a busy post office corner and crowded lecture room.
The Indiana M E conference in Columbus admits R I Black Oren Wall Archibald Erickson W H Howerton M S Brown C W Vawter C C Lowther Frank Lewis as new ministers. Next Sunday they will be ordained with Bishop Warren urging fitness and addressing temptations, noting leaders Grant McKinley and Fairbanks..A temperance committee is formed to oppose liquor and uphold law. The district reports praise the state hospital project and its $225,000 value upon completion, with officers named for the Preachers' Aid society and field agent J A Sargent to fundraise.
The Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church convened this week at a local church with Bishop Henry W W Warren and Governor Hanly delivering addresses during a joint meeting of the Conference and the Luny Electoral Conference this afternoon.
Onlookers note a striking assembly of men described as a fine body, many in clerical attire with white ties. Among them are circuit riders who blend in well with those who preach in the so called pig churches, making a notable sight more than expected.
United States Attorney General Kellogg summons Joseph Seep of Oil City and P S Trainer to testify in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey. Seep handles crude purchases for the company and higher profits have drawn Kellogg’s focus on pipeline practices and the Indian pipeline’s 1903 gains.
Chicago dispatch describes a vast Rockefeller investment strategy that yielded $145 million profit on a $10 million outlay without his direct involvement. Through New York oversight and proxies in Duluth and Cleveland, Rockefeller backed Merritt mining interests and Cap tain Alexander McDougal’s whaleback fleet. The plan consolidated properties into Lake Superior Consolidated Tron and later the Steel trust, with Gates and Payne testifying on oil pipelines and interstate status.
In Kellogg's examination of C D Payne, the Standard oil expert, Payne admits under pressure that despite tariffs listing public delivery stations, only the Standard could use them. Kellogg shows pumping stations built to the Delaware line in 1906 and argues routes to sea ended at the New Jersey line with subsidiaries delivering to Standard of New Jersey.
The National Association of Wire Bound Boxmakers adjourned after deciding the next convention will be in Indianapolis on July 9 and 16. The 43rd convention met at Hotel Edward. no new officers were elected since formation at South Bend last April.
The Gary Homestead company of Gary filed articles of incorporation on Friday with capital stock of 25000, led by incorporators T B Grubb C H King and C F Stewart. The Parsons Scoville company of Evansville increased its capital from 125000 to 200000.
A practical test of a patent smoke consumer by T. F. Butler, Mayor Bookwalter, Smoke Inspector Walmsley, and railroad officials showed at least 80 percent smoke reduction under fair test conditions. The engine hauled 60 freight cars.
Notice received Friday that Dr Eugene Buehler of the City Board of Health has been appointed a member of the state committee for Indiana to the congress on tuberculosis by John S. Fulton of the International Tuberculosis congress. The committee will appoint local subcommittees to aid the fight against the disease.
Seth Williams saloon at 222 Indiana Ave. was shut Thursday after license expiration and failure to renew. Local authorities cited the lapse in active permit as the reason for closure.
The subscriber presents notice to citizens of Wayne township Marion county Indiana that two licenses to sell spirituous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons will be sought at the November term of the Board of County Commissioners. Premises on Warman and Walnut streets in Indianapolis are described as a front room 40 by 20 feet with two doors on the first floor of a one story frame building. A pool table is also included in the notice. John Kus
Multiple notices from residents in Marion county Indiana announcing applications at the November 1907 board term for licenses to sell intoxicating and vinous liquors with on premises consumption in various wards. Each notice lists business locations on streets such as English avenue Shelby street Illinois street Southside and Holmes avenue, with pool table privileges requested and building details included.
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