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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
10
A M Fletcher conducts general banking activities including accepting deposits subject to draft, collecting and remitting dividends, serving as fiscal agent for corporations, and negotiating security issues in government bonds and other investment securities. Commission orders executed for accounts of banks bankers corporations and individuals.
English public analyst George Rudd Thompson endorses a gas heating innovation that burns minimal gas for maximum heat with no odor or noticeable drying of air. He notes limited carbonic acid rise in a closed room after ten hours of use and recommends the stove for offices and sick rooms.
Letter from J H Claypool replying to Morss and Smith about the Australian ballot law. He argues Democrats once supported reform yet now fear it after gas fueled industrial growth. He urges Republicans to push on with election reforms and primaries to strengthen the party. Indianapolis April.
Bearish crop reports pushed grain prices down in Chicago trading on April 4 with wheat and corn sliding while oats held steadier. May wheat declined to near 7 and a half cents under pressure, with selling by bears and some support from elevators. corn weakened further as cash demand cooled. Provisions eased and hogs weakened, but lard showed minor strength with mixed quotes for pork and ribs. Receipts and shipments for the day large in some grains, while futures and cash quotes reflected widespread softness.
The New York market shows irregular grain trading with Wheat, Corn, and Oats mixed as May and July futures fluctuate. Spot prices for No 2 red wheat and No 2 corn weaken, while butter, eggs, cheese and fats show mixed activity. London Liverpool and Kansas City notes echo pressure and steadiness, with varied stock and receipts data across regions.
Market report lists flour prices steady at 23.63.00 for red winter patents and 3.90 for something. corn meal and Timothy erred steady. wheat and corn mixed with lower No 2 red cash and May futures. oats weak. rye higher. lard and prepared meats steady or lower. jobbing rates cited.
New York April 4 market shows no major feature or development as trading continues at steady prices. Activity remains fair with a steady volume of business and tight supplies limiting further trade.
ST. LOUIS April 4 Metale Irregular Lead set at 3.975 4. Meter Spelter strong at 4.22u.
Theodore H. Price reports widespread cotton exhaustion across the belt after sending 900 telegrams to towns with mills. No cotton on hand in many areas and little in surrounding regions, with remaining stock sold or earmarked for Southern mills. Prospects of a complete supply exhaustion by July 1 grow more definite tonight.
In Toledo on April 4 Harry Preston, a 57 year old lumberman, shot his wife in the head causing instant death and then shot himself three times. The shots wounded him in the abdomen and he died minutes later. Authorities note liquor influence but no motive is given.
A speaker awakens to a bluebird’s return and the renewal of spring. The vivid scene describes blue skies, blossoms, arbutus, wake-robins, and a warm south wind that stirs early year happiness. The moment captures March to April’s seasonal rhythm through the bird’s music and nature’s revived color.
New York April 4 The stock market shows brisk demand with substantial speculative buying led by Western capitalists in grain linked trades. Major gains in St Paul Union Pacific Louisville & Nashville and Southern Pacific fade to fractional after late profit taking as bonds stay steady and money market remains quiet amid forecasts of gold exports and a steady bank statement.
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New York April 4 private wire reports show broad market strength with high priced stocks rallying. St Paul gains about three points and Union Pacific Atchisons Illinois Central rail shares rise amid active trading totaling over 1,000,000 shares. Some profit taking last hour but outlook remains bullish with likely higher levels despite unchanged money market and anticipated bank statement.
Four masked men halted Burlington Train No 13 three miles north of St Joseph Missouri after leaving for Denver at 1140 pm The robbers failed to obtain valuables and did not harm passengers or crew The crew attempted to open the baggage car but yielded no loot No injuries reported and Burlington officials launched an investigation with authorities on site.
Ten new Union Castle steamers will sail weekly from New York to South Africa, cutting Atlantic travel to about 21 days. The Corfe Castle will depart Monday with an unusual cargo of pianos, clocks, and home goods. Calls include St Vincent, Cape Verde, St Helena, Cane Town, and Port Elizabeth. return stops at Canary Islands and Madeira.
At Union Stock Yards Indianapolis on April 4 cattle receipts were up with weaker bids and fewer choice animals. Steers sold to 6.65, heifers to 5.00, cows around 5.10, while hogs were generally steady though light weights lagged. Sheep receipts dropped about 300 week to week, with lambs to 6.50 and sheep to 4.50.
Instruments fled for record in Marion County Indiana for the 24 hours ending 1 p m April 4 listed by the recorder's office. Transfers involve numerous parcels in Brightwood Lawrence and Center townships plus additions and parts of blocks. names include Daisy Drepler Albert Lee Heckman Nora West Jos F.oe Gilbert Harper Chas S Was cha no and James Patterson among others. total sums noted and various property descriptions with street references.
A roster of names and districts appears for issued certificates including Seatn Cont Oriennal P Steele Huntington Increnee estora note ae Cleero Lemuel Christopher jathiel K Wise Wingate Valeeve Haute John Joseph Coxtey Lowell Bricen Corker James S S Kitterman Washington Chappell Algiers Indianapolis Theatreix Anny Indus Crowell Bryant Jesse Purkey Warsaw Elizabeth Meses cron Elen on Wee Corder Guthrie Bk olls Sussanah Stuttleman Mary Same Praneville Renewal Widows Maria Goss Pekin 2m.
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