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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
8
Chicago market reports a ten cent price drop in cattle and sheep with steady tone at top quotes. Cattle receipts about 32 000 and sheep about 25 000. highs reach 9.00 for beef, calves to 8.50, lambs to 7.00, pigs to 7.30, mixed hogs around 7.97.
Wheat closes easier as large receipts and favorable Argentine news discourage holders. Paris unchanged and Liverpool down 1 2d. Winnipeg receipts 25 cars below last week, 1 199 over 1908. U S supply up 1 365 000 bushels. exports 789 027. Corn active but offered freely. oats dull. provisions high with light shipments.
Chicago market roundup reports weekly hog receipts at 315000 head with price averages around 7.80. It notes packers and shippers activity, regional comparisons, and a wide array of prices for hogs cattle and other commodities across livestock hay grain and provisions.
Minneapolis market update lists December wheat at 1.01 7 8, May at 1.03 1 2, No 1 hard at 1.03 to 1.04 1 8, No 1 northern at 1.03 1 2 to 1.03 1 2, No 2 northern at 1.02 to 1.02 1 2, No 3 north at 1.00 to 1.01 1 2, with 60 to 61 1 2 for a 3 yellow grade and related figures.
Column lists oat and corn price notations with grade numbers and classifications. The fragment shows No 3 white oats and No 3 oats with specific grade codes and price marks from a historical market listing.
Duluth grain prices for November 1 show December wheat at 1.01 and May at 1.03 1-4. No. 1 hard and No. 1 northern wheat quoted around 1.02 with slight 1-2 bid spreads. No. 2 northern at 1.01 to 1-2, No. 3 northern near 1.00 to 99 1-2. Oats for No. 3 white around 39. No. 3 oats at 38 to 39 1-2.
In St Louis on November 1 prices show Wheat December at 1.05 and May at 1.04 1 4 with Corn December at 58 1 8 and May at 59 7 8 cents.
Kansas City reports a trading day with wheat and corn futures for December and May. Wheat December at 1.03 1 2, May at 1.04 1 4. Corn December at 58 1 2, May at 59 1 8.
Milwaukee Nevada grain quotes show wheat December 1.05 5 8 cents May 1.04 3 8. Corn December 59 7 8 cents May 60 3 4 cents.
Liverpool on November 1 reports opening Wheat 3 4 lower and Corn 1 4 lower. By 1 30 p m Wheat steady to 5 8 slower, while Corn is 1 2 lower.
Miss Mary Haley died from burns after a Jack o lantern accident at Loretto Academy Friday night. The incident raises the death toll to three.
Clyde Bowman, husband of Verna Bowman, admitted killing her after her body was found on a highway near Oak Grove. Officials say jealousy likely motive. The couple, married last June, had separated. both attended church, then walked toward the Bowmans’ home before Verna was slain.
W G Seekins of Osage Iowa a traveling salesman for Potter Nursery Charles City was found dead by a farmer on a road near Wesley Iowa. No signs of violence and heart disease is suspected as the cause of death.
James F Beeks a longtime Marshalltown resident born June 10 1835 in Dubuque county died after a prolonged illness of tuberculosis and dropsy He served three years in the Civil War with Company K Twenty first Iowa Infantry in the conflict.
Mrs. Melissa Sharp wife of James Sharp known as Adam God was released from jail in Kansas City. Her husband is imprisoned for twenty five years for fatally shooting Patrolman Michael Mullan during the December riot. She was never brought to trial.
Jack Johnson returned to Chicago after a conference with Jeffries and said he expected the bout to occur next July. The note adds that the man who follows the band is also a player.
In a busy session Judge Benson delayed final rulings in the Holt-Smith-Morgan damages suit as Mitchell seeks to amend the petition to reflect proof of employer duty for safe wiring. Holz case awaits next term with possible new suit. The docket also lists Iowa vs Kramer and Adams on abortion charges, to be heard after the Holz ruling.
Joseph Roberts, after years in Alaska seeking gold, returns from Nome on the Umatilla and asks his wife to meet at the wharf with their daughter Helen. His wife is on a California honeymoon with John Corliss, custody of Helen awarded to her by the court. Roberts laments the loss of his child but accepts the custody ruling.
Edward McArthur Dear aged forty died in Chicago after a long illness. He was well known in Dubuque where he was reared. He left Dubuque twenty years ago and lived in Chicago since. He is survived by his wife and daughter, his mother, one sister Mrs. Lucas of Tacoma Washington, and one brother Warren McArthur.
Police have yet to identify the man driving a spirited horse who ran down the Meyer child on Main Street Saturday morning. The girl, injured internally, is resting at home and out of danger. authorities continue to search for the driver.
Dubuque will see generally fair weather on Tuesday with cooler temperatures. Northwest winds will sweep through as clear conditions in the west trigger the change.
R Sherman Hill announces tailoring and dressmaking services at 703 Biff St with remodeling, shirtwaist tailoring, and guaranteed fit. Former Kristers’ expert from St Louis and Webb from Chicago. Old phone 2155 on file.
City records for October list sixty eight births with thirty seven boys and thirty one girls. One set of twins was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oswald of Washington street. numerous other parents across streets such as Arch and White reported births, including both male and female newborns in a lengthy list.
Keokuk speaker Mrs John Heffler will lecture for the Clio Club at St Luke's Church on Home Decorations. She brings over a thousand dollars worth of decorations for exhibition and expects a large audience of both women and men.
Savannah, Ga. hosts the start of its annual falla week as crowds begin arriving and forecasts promise a record turnout later in the week. Local festivities kick off with bright prospects and festive preparations across the city.
County Attorney Cleminson of Grant County works with Attorney General Gilbert to decide how to prosecute the death of Jacob Peryon. Wisconsin laws appear inadequate, with possible charges limited to assault and battery. a criminal negligence statute may offer a path. An ante mortem statement from Peryon is sought, and police reports from Dubuque await transmission.
Acclaimed actress Mrs Leslie Carter checked into the Hotel Julien after arriving by train Monday noon. She is to appear at the Grand on Monday night in Vasta Herne a modern mystery romance about a New York woman whose literary success fuels fame and fortune.
President Taft landed in Jackson Mississippi at 8 45 PM to a welcome committee and Edwards Hotel reception. A street parade followed with Governor Noel in an automobile leading the procession to the state fair where a large crowd gave an ovation and Noel delivered the welcome address.
Four robbers surprised a Lenexa general merchandise store early today and exchanged shots with town marshal W. D. Haskin, who was mortally wounded. One robber was also shot. details on his condition were not known as all suspects escaped.
James Armstrong, seventy, wandered from St Anthony's Home during Sunday night storm. He was last seen at eight o clock and found missing Monday morning. Police and home sisters organized a search in the rain. no trace found. They expect his return in days.
A local notice offers a BC Family Tea claimed to aid the liver and uplift mood. The ad notes a price of 25 cents and promises sunny effects for consumers seeking health remedies.
President Taft arrived in Jackson at nine and was greeted by the state committee and visiting delegates from Mississippi and Jacksonville. He rode to Le Lanards Hotel with Confederate and Spanish veterans escort, met Governor Noel at luncheon, and attended a street parade and a public address at the State Fair Grounds. Later he spoke from the state Capitol steps before an evening entertainment.
Shreveport La Nov 1 The fourth annual Louisiana State Fair opens with a busy week ahead Governor Sanders delivers the opening address and exhibits in all departments are unusually strong with many free attractions added by the board. Fraternal groups and other organizations plan meetings to boost attendance during the week.
South Dakota educators gather for the annual South Dakota Educational Association convention in the city. Mayor Blatt welcomed visitors as Prof. E. C. Perisbe responded. President W H H Beadle of Madison delivered the annual address. Sessions run through Thursday.
Japanese commercial delegates arrive in Washington D C after visiting the White House and various department buildings. They tour Mount Vernon aboard the U S yacht Sylph, with Secretary Knox hosting at Kimchen and a reception at the Corcoran Gallery. The visit concludes with a Japanese embassy celebration for the Emperor's birthday.
Ira G. Rawn, previously vice president of the Illinois Centre railway, succeeds W. H. Mele as head of the Monon Route. The Monon is jointly controlled by the Southern Railway and Louisville and Nashville. Rawn has long been a prominent railroad man with ties to the southern counties.
The Bogessof islands in the Aleutian archipelago Alaska are ordered set apart and reserved by the Department of Agriculture as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds.
A Pittsburg girl who stole funds for her lover offers to work twelve years to repay the amount. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the lover should help and that she would be able to marry in ten years at least.
Grant, aged four, watched the cook draw a chicken. He told his mother I saw Bridett take all the macaroni out of chicken.
The text notes a nickname Buz Bible for a version of Psalm 15 rendered as Afraid of bugs by night and mentions an alternate 1551 reading T TM ror by night, reflecting translational quirks in early Bible editions.
A witty critique from the Louisville Courier-Journal on pari mutuel betting. The piece contrasts the machine's take of bettors’ money with a bookmaker’s sardonic smile, noting the operator does not own the losing horse.
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