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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
9
The Wall Street Journal reports a cheerful market open with gains across major groups. United States Steel rose to 96 and Bethlehem to 53 amid broad strength in steels and oils, with Davison Chemical and American Sugar showing notable advances.
Local bank clearings reached 3.717 million dollars while bank debits totaled 6.833 million dollars on Wednesday.
Time money at per cent with most trading at ees. Commercial paper features prime names at 5 per cent.
New York Dec 06 foreign exchange desk quotes Sterling at 4.00 dollars, Francs 5.01, Lire 4.42, Belgian at 4.47, Marks near 4.0 to the dollar, Swiss 17.44, Guilders 37.89, Pesetan 12.98, Sweden 26.35, Norway 14.83, Denmark 1.04. Cables show minor variations.
Opening bonds listed include California Petroleum Union Pacific Anaconda and St Louis S F adjustments with prices and yields. New issues include Illinois service compensation gold bonds of 15 million dollars and Lehigh Wilkes Barre 514 per serial collateral trust bonds of 10 million dollars offered by a banking syndicate with maturities from 1925 to 1934 and yields from 5.25 to 5.50 percent.
Raw sugar prices steady in New York trading with January futures quoted at 5.36 cents per pound and December settlement noted. Market overview shows quiet activity as traders assess supply and demand signals in the bring year.
Fresh eggs and butterfat prices are listed for Indianapolis with various poultry and turkey weights along with prices for butter and eggs in Chicago Cleveland and New York markets. The note covers creamery butterfat rates and multiple regional poultry and cheese quotations.
Tank wagon prices quoted exclude state tax of 2 cents per gallon. Gasoline rates include Energee 16.0c, Purol 12.2c, Red Crown 12.2c, Target 12.2c, sea Flash 16.0c, Standalind aviation ic. Kerosene Crystaline 10.76c Moore Light 15c Perfection 10.76c Naptha Lion Power cleaners 25.1c M & P 22.1c Standolind cleaners 22.6e.
Wholesale dressed beef prices from Swift and Co list various cuts with grade numbers and prices. Rib No 2 at 17 cents, loin No 2 250, No 3 18 cents. round No 1 20 cents, No 3 15 cents. chuck No 2 10 cents, No 3 10 cents. plate No 2 8 cents, No 3 ?
In a compressed Cotton Market report from NE ORE and Dee trading notes, the market shows minor shifts with prices around 50 dollars and points totaling about 13. The data fragment references BYN and SCOTAN terms, suggesting values near 85 and 35 units amid March activity.
Grains opened to weaker trading with wheat leading selling and December delivery falling to 100 percent a new low. May prices also slide as Canadian visible supply climbs. December corn dropped to 99 percent amid heavy liquidation, slower demand and rising supply. Oats followed lower while provisions rose on stronger hog demand.
Chicago market update shows wheat, corn and oats moves with daily percentages and bid prices. Primary receipts total wheat 60,000 against 1,768,000 but shipments rise for wheat to 541, corn 1,038, oats 730 thousand. car lot receipts list wheat 36, corn 479, oats 148, rye 4.
Weather and poor road conditions slow corn movement in the Midwest with about 10 percent of Illinois Indiana Iowa and Missouri fields unshocked. November US wheat imports reach 9 096 640 bushels with 4 140 000 exported. December trade expected to pick up. Kansas City mills run at 57 percent capacity. hedging in corn rises. crop report shows seed use 9.3 percent feed 11.6 percent milling 204 percent? shipped 58.7 percent shipped.
Local mills and elevators fix a $1 per bushel price for Leo 2 red wheat. The move signals steady demand from regional buyers and reflects market conditions affecting farmers.
Early curb market trading shows gains for International Petroleum and Imperial Oil of Canada while Prairie Oil and Gas rises. Gulf States Oil slips 3 percent after a rise, and United Oil Products bonds tumble from 85 to 60 as the issue drops sharply from the year's high.
A spontaneous trash fire in a basement trash barrel at Selig Cloak and Salt House 20-22 W Washington St caused a small blaze. no stock damage per secretary treasurer Herbert Selig. A fall from a ladder at Polar Ice and Fuel Plant Twenty-First St and Northwestern Ave injured Robert Martin age 100 of 10058 Alabama St.
Prices for hogs generally declined at the local live stock market due to heavier offerings and tepid demand. The day’s top fell to 7.40, with most sales between 7.25 and 7.30, while sows and pigs dropped about a quarter. Cattle and calf markets showed firmer activity with strong demand and higher bids, calves topping at 13 dollars and cattle receipts around 1,500. Lambs rose about a dollar to 13, with sheep steady near 6. Receipts totaled around 1,900 across species.
Market reports from Chicago Cincinnati East St. Louis and other centers show mixed results. Cattle receipts and prices vary with steers firm to down, cows steady to higher, calves strong, hogs up to 7.40 with heavy packs leading, lambs active with fat lambs around 13.25 to 13.50.
Court approves final draft with modifications on time extensions for filing briefs and on material and writing. After five days notice must be given to adverse parties of a second extension request. Distribution of rules will be ready next week. Electric Company Rewards Employees With Christmas Gifts. Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company issues annual policies worth 500 to 1500 dollars for 38 employees based on tenure.
A 1823 piece by Ralph F Couch examines match use, noting matches are cheap yet highly profitable. It explains cost breakdowns: 37 cents materials, 17 cents labor, 46 cents profit. It also estimates effects of a 5 percent wage rise and a material price increase on the final price. Next: Sweaters.
A government official said the 1,400 names of alleged bootleg customers seized with thirteen syndicate members will be produced when appropriate. The list was not lost or destroyed and remains in existence.
A restraining order issued by Circuit Judge H. Chamberlin stops arrest or interference with Hughes- Curry Packing Company workers delivering meat. The order, effective until Jan 15, cites threats by Dr Herman G. Morgan health board secretary C F Stout Indianapolis meat inspector and assistant Joseph Young over inspection requirements. Hearing on a permanent injunction set for Jan 15.
East St. Louis Illinois December 26. G M Scruges of Mounds Illinois is named acting chief federal prohibition enforcement officer for the Eastern District of Illinois. The district covers forty one counties in the eastern and southern portions of the state.
A long list of births naming numerous families and residences followed by hospital and residence based deaths. Included are ages, home streets, and hospitals such as Methodist and city hospital with medical causes like pneumonia meningitis and nephritis. Notable entries include William and Gertrude McDaniel and many other couples, plus individuals with causes like arteriosclerosis and cerebral hemorrhage.
Mexico City reports a lull in the rebellion as Christmas celebrations proceed.Federal troops hold insurgents in check on multiple fronts. Rebels captured at Puebla given fifteen days to lay down arms for possible release. Rumors persist of U S aid to Obregon and a possible elimination of Calles and de la Huerta from the race. General Angelo Flores noted as strong Obregon candidate if rivals exit.
The State War Memorial project in Indianapolis will see rapid plan corrections and early spring demolition to clear space for a three building plaza. The project relocates the State School for the Blind and reshapes the site between Meridian and Pennsylvania from the Federal building to the main Library, housing headquarters for patriotic groups.
Albert Ross Parker sixty two died at his Blacherne Apartments home in Indianapolis after twenty seven years in the city He worked twenty years as a Camby Ach Camby salesman He was a Travelers Mutual Life Insurance director and a Knights Templar member Surviving are his widow Theodosia Brown Parker a daughter Mrs T Dwight Brigden Pasadena California and his mother Mrs J B Morgan Chillicothe Ohio Masons will conduct the services in Tayette Ohio his old home
Funeral services for Isaac H. Phares 78 who died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital from injuries suffered Sunday night when struck by a car at Fifteenth and Alabama Streets will be at 10 a m Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Crown Hill cemetery. The driver fled. Phares a former State Senator from Benton County Indiana and a county recorder deputy, lived in Indianapolis twenty five years and is survived by three daughters Mrs C A Brockway Mrs Ruth Law and Mrs J E Phares and S F Phares of Los Angeles Cal.
New ordinances aim to speed traffic during peak hours with no parking on select west and north sides of streets from 7 30 to 9 00 a m and 4 30 to 6 00 p m. Traffic Captain Michael Glenn said enforcement will be strict and will widen traffic channels previously narrowed by parked cars.
Robe Carl White second assistant secretary of the Department of Labor will address the Rotary Club luncheon Thursday at the Claypool. His topic is Our Immigration Problem. White is visiting his daughter Mrs Howard E Hin at 3602 East Washington Street.
A 19th century appeal from a sufferer claiming recovery from muscular and sub acute rheumatism through an improved "Home Treatment" mailed to readers at no cost. The notice invites sufferers to send name and address to receive the treatment free, with payment only after satisfaction.
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