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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
3
The article notes how entries in a savings book encourage regular deposits and discipline, making saving pleasurable and prudent. It argues many would be better prepared for financial storms if more people adopted this habit.
The market reports moderate grain receipts with prices steady to strong. Closing quotations show wheat at varied red and white classes up to 49 1 2 cents, mixed and yellow wheat around 44 to 48 cents, and oats and rye ranges with several grades listed. Prices paid by shippers for certain grains and dairy and meat items are noted.
A fragmented OCR style listing includes prices for groceries and dry goods such as coffee, sugar, spices, spices, and home goods. It also shows coal and coke prices, flour, oils, and various fabric and leather items with city names and merchants implied. The piece ends with a financial market update on June 15 noting stock declines, liquidity, and bank conditions in New York.
Certificates have been issued to numerous individuals including William E. Jenkins Harvey B. Chew Warren Cooper William H. Moore Reuben J. Teele Timothy Ceary George Crosson Joseph George Aguier John P. Gordon William G. Sale Henry Ault Richard R. Jacobs Clara Forest Mary Campbell Rebecca Eatert Sarah Garten Mary Burke Wilhelmine Lew Rachel Redman James P. Donn Jenn McEasten Benjamin Hawthorne George McGee John C. Woody John Troxel John K. Hart Matthew Leng Herman Eng George Blair wareA Barton F Drake Alexander Andrews David J. Sarber Jemima Cynthia A. Smith F B Kim greas Green K Stewart Daniel Jorane Bil O Williams C L Moulder James M. Pierce William Golden Sayre Tomas Hanna Ch R Lavi John W. Loser Edgar A.
Kansas City Journal expresses deep sympathy for the miners facing hardship and danger. Readers are urged to show support and solidarity as the community processes the tragedy and hopes for relief.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference United States fives and Chicago Stocks with a mention of Albert R. Thompson & Co. wire. The readable portion hints at financial or sporting items but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
On Monday Union Traction common moved 47 percent with a block of forty shares and twenty shares at 47. Bank stocks were strong with Capital National up 1 percentage point and Marion Trust rising 2 points. New Telephone long distance offered at 65 though the top bid is unclear. The Belt Road plans a 3 percent dividend for the six months ending June 30. Quotations include American Central Life, National Bank, Gas Trust Co, Consumers' Delaware & Madison, Union Surety, Indianapolis Fire Insurance, Indiana Manufacturing Bank, Indianapolis Street Railway, Indianapolis Traction, and more with various bond listings and interest notes.
International money rates show New York call money at 2 to 3 percent with time money steady. London discounts at 2 1 16 percent and Consols quoted. Paris rentes at 981 and exchange to London noted. Berlin and other centers list varying exchange rates. Treasury balances in Washington report available cash of 226,669,531 after excluding the 15 million gold reserve.
Chicago June 15 bullish foreign advices boosted wheat. July and September futures rose while corn and oats gained lightly and provisions little changed. Early losses due to weather improved as demand from commission houses supported the market. July closed up about a half to three‑quarters cent and September near 73 3/4 cents.
A fragmented market page lists assorted goods with prices and ship- ment figures. Items include Prime sumacs seeds at 11.50, short rib sides 9.00, whisky based high wines at 15.50, dry salted shoulders 8.20, and wheat 27 500 bu among other commodities. Shipments show flour 15 500 bris, wheat 14 509 bu, corn 108 200 bu, oats 151 500 bu, barley 9 bu.
New York reporting grain stocks show declines across major grains while wheat advances on bull lines and stronger cables. Wheat moves up nearly a cent as prices firm at the close. corn oats and rye also described with receipts and prices, amid a steady to firm market tone in New York trade.
Trade in general shows mixed activity across grain and meat goods with St Louis and Cincinnati reporting firm cereals and weaker/steady fats. Chicago and New York note steady butter and eggs, while Minneapolis and Duluth post wheat ranges and Kansas City lists varied grain prices. Prices span flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, pork, lard, bacon, and whiskies across multiple U S cities.
June reports note steady metal prices in St Louis and spotty hotel areas near Madison Square where workers from smaller towns place chairs outside after work. Hand organ street musicians and veterans of past days fill the evenings as men gather in open-air chats and reminiscences.
Cattle receipts at Indiana plains Union Stockyards Indianapolis show volume above average with a wider grade mix. Steers and fat cattle sold irregularly as buyers sought lower basis, while hogs moved more freely with prices down from week-ago levels. lambs and sheep receipts remained light and steady.
Yesterday record shows numerous deeds in Marion County Indiana including Charles M Thormyer to Myers Cs University Place, Barrett to Austin, Tansel to Ford, Gramming to Pettis, and several quitclaims. Also listed are Lot transfers for Washington Square and Tuxedo Park and building permits for 35 projects including remodels, frame cottages, and a two story brick building in progress.
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