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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
10
A list of scattered commodity prices and unit codes appears, including fractions and cents per unit such as 4.04c No 9, 3.90¢ No 11, 3.800 No 13, 4.86 mold A, 5.30c crushed, and granulated 4.80c cubes, with several unclear tokens and formatting. The readable entries hint at confectionery or food product pricing across multiple line items.
Market notes from St Louis Baltimore Cincinnati and other centers show dull wheat and corn with mixed futures. Prices for flour commodities and fats stay firm or higher. receipts and shipments listed for wheat corn oats and flour across several hubs. Kansas City Toledo Cincinnati and Duluth markets report varied activity and price levels.
Report on Joseph Hopkins linked to last summer’s Chicago post office robbery. Hopkins shot by Dan Ripley in a flat with Lillie Arlington. Hopkins, a reputed robber, held as a charitable figure in Palos Park. explosives found at his home. Police pursue evidence of a safes drilling method and ties to the post office crime. A separate Jersey City shooting mortally wounds a burglar identified as James Wilson, found with an emerald pin from International Correspondence School.
Chicago grain prices fluctuated as rains in the Southwest weighed on wheat while strong export demand supported cash wheat. May wheat fell to 78?4c, corn and oats followed, and May hogs and pork edged higher as provisions rose. Receipts for wheat, corn, oats, and hogs were reported, with Argentine shipments and export sales noted amid the day’s volatility.
Wheat and corn futures showed little movement amid export rumors and higher cables. Weather in the Southwest weighed on sentiment while unloading by traders triggered a late price drop. spot grain eased with mixed receipts and varying bids. lard and coffee markets remained steady to soft with refined sugars firm.
New York March 21 stock activity remained feverish with unusual gains in rarely traded issues. Leaders like St Paul Louisville & Nashville Illinois Central and St Louis & San Francisco posted notable advances, while Rock Island climbed to 180. Banks built liquidity from week operations, with anticipation of a favorable bank statement tomorrow and market closing near steady highs.
New York reports butter receipts 2,491 packages with steady market and creamery prices around 23 to 30 cents, cheese receipts 4,026 packages with varied full cream and fancy grades, eggs and eyes steady, feature notes on Philadelphia Boston and other markets. Wool prices steady to quiet with activity in London sales and domestic fleece values, mixed reports from New York Savannah and Charleston regions.
New York March 21 The will of Leonard Lewisohn president of the United Metals Selling Company says he died March 5 in London and leaves all property to relatives. He explains the lack of charitable bequests by noting he gave largely to deserving charity during his life.
Denver March 21 Andrew Carnegie has offered to furnish 200000 dollars for the rag tion of a free public library system. The offer aims to provide support for the library and ensure not less than a specified amount is raised locally to secure the funding.
A compact listing shows Merchants' National Bank, Dalon Trust, Marion Trust, and Local Tractions with Indianapolis street railway bonds. Indpls Street-ry, Belt Railway, and related pref stock issues noted along with T. B. Laycock Mfg Co and J. T. Polk Co holdings. Indiana Hotel Co. pref stock also referenced.
Indianapolis and New York money rates listed for commercial paper, time loans, and call money. Clearing figures for major cities, balances and exchange quotes. Treasury balances report shows total cash and reserve figures.
New York March 21 The market opened tame but then rose as R I gained eight points and lifted St Paul Illinois Central and other Southwestern railways. Traders shifted from bear to bull with no selling pressure as favorable bank data looms. Industrials also rose with American Sugar up four points amid tariff relief hopes and refined sugar prices up five. United States Rubber climbed on leadership changes and rubber goods followed suit while steel shares lagged.
Instruments recorded for 24 hours ending March 21 1902 list transfers in Marion County Indiana. Names include George C Pratt Eleanor Stilwell John F McLeary David B Schofield Rosina Catalano Ottmar k James A Wilson Carl Morris Mary Harrah Robert Myers Frederick W Brandt Benjamin Pierce William Wells Zula Vanseyoc Sylvester Johnson Ida B Kileet Anna Hafner Columbus Wright Mary Hessong John Gomez Edward Schmidt Wm Hauelsen Nellie Jaffe Samuel Wil Harry Neal Plaza 0 H Irvington Add Samuel Clark Benjamin Grant Macde J Hogue and others with total transfers 20 and total consideration noted.
A list records permits for a stable and frame structures at several addresses including 725 Minnesota Street 816 Villa Ave rt ae Fox and 1833 Shelby Street with additional entries for 202 West Bay Street and 40 Temple Street. The piece ends with Ernest Croaby’s tribute praising fidelity and endurance in faith.
At Union Stockyards Indianapolis on March 21 cattle receipts moderate and prices rise with fat steers up to 6.15 and heifers to 5.50 while cows bring 4.35. Hogs light to moderate demand lifts prices, many sales above 6.25 with top around 6.50. Sheep and lambs show steady firm demand. spring lambs reach 10 dollars, other sheep trades quoted around 3 to 6.60 for various grades. Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis reports similar gains across cattle and hogs with strong local inquiry and firm to higher quotes.
San Francisco March 21 Consul General Ho Yow said in an interview that the Six Companies notified Wu their name was used on a document sent to Peking that he regards as a forgery. He notes no record of charges and suggests political enemies orchestrated an attack linked to opposition to the exclusion bill. He defends his status as an ex officio Six Companies member and claims the matter will end with Chinese government confirmation.
Certificates issued to numerous Indiana veterans and dependents for pensions from National Military Home and Soldiers' Home locations. Names include Nelson G. Lagrange, Spain. Lawson Jeworth. Lats Lane Brazy J. Guinn. Kelley. Alexander Tollanapois. George de Tadwell. Adam F. Lowder. Charles Manch. William C. Grits. Levi Mason. Albert Purvis. George W. Hughes. Rebecca Smith. Elizabeth Miller. Anne Harbaugh. Cella Jackson. Amounts range from 1 to 19 dollars, with several entries noting original, increase, restoration, or reissue statuses.
Harry J Anderson, alleged as a top postoffice robber and wave cracker, was arrested in Johnstown and brought to Allegheny county. He faced officers with two revolvers but offered no resistance. A force series is sought at multiple towns, including Asheville and Centerburg.
Three of the largest trust companies in St Louis have consolidated under one management with a working capital of seven million dollars Catomias Germania and Colensal Trust Co merge Clark H Sampson serves as president of the new company
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