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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1902

Page

10

Seasonable Conditions Still Boost Market Despite Lower Trade

In the week ended May 10 trade did not meet early-week expectations due to cool weather and high prices. Irish potatoes sell for 1 to 1.6 dollars per bushel while cerealine products stay costly. Consumers seek bargains in green vegetables, strawberries, and bananas, and meat prices keep markets firm as receipts remain light for eggs and poultry. Butter is scarcer though not sharply higher, while provisions trend upward. Groceries have risen lately, navy beans stand out as pricier, canned goods and dried fruits sell steady, and new peas and green beans appear at reasonable levels. Linseed prices rose as demand stays strong, hides weaken, leather softens, and traders anticipate improved trade as crops tighten.

Market Report Shows Strong Demand for Cereals and Steady Wagon Prices

The local market remained firm across cereals with light receipts. Wheat and corn rose about 4 cents, demand remained high, and wagon market data shows steady ranges for corn oats hay Timothy and clover, with bids and inspections noted for No. 2 red wheat and No. 2 white corn.

Timothy

Poultry and Produce Prices From Shippers

Prices paid by shippers for poultry and produce list turkeys and geese by weight and grade, hens and young chickens by quality, and assorted dairy and cheese items. Hides and tallow are also listed with grade-based per pound prices.

New York Limburger

Wholesale price list for fruits vegetables and meats

The document lists seilt prices for oranges lemons apples peaches and berries from California Florida and Indiana with per box crate basket and per pound rates. It also records prices for peas cucumbers beans corn and various pork and lard products with multiple weight units and average pricing notes.

California Teney Florida Appice Gacy Davitt

Land purchase for Lincoln county farm project

Atlanta May 10 a company has bought and fenced eleven hundred acres of land for Lincoln county and plans to devote the tract to farming once title is settled and rights are secured, signaling a sizeable rural development initiative.

Atlanta, Ga Lincoln County

Georgia cattle venture ships first carload to pasture

A Georgia cattle project, backed by New York financiers, sent the first carload of cattle from Atlanta to Pew pastures. The firm reportedly holds options on 10,000 acres in the area and receives aid from the commissioner of agriculture in land selection.

Georgia Atlanta Pew Pastures New York Commissioner of Agriculture

Fitch's The Climbers staged in this city at English's

Clyde Fitch's The Climbers opened in this city at English's yesterday. The critic notes Fitch's versatility and reliance on novel situations, but argues a lack of focused theme and sentimentality weaken the piece. Amelia Bingham directs the company with Kent, Carew, Giroux, Eustace, and Berg delivering intelligent, forceful performances.

Clyde Fitch Fitch Charles Frohman Mr. Frohman Savoy Theater New York Blanche Sterling Edward Warden Warden Mrs. Sterling Miss Goldsby Sterling Miss Guildsby Mr. Fitch Amelia _ Bingham Charles Kent James Carew Mr. Carew Marion Giroux Jennie Eustace Marion Berg Grand Stock Company

Tenth anniversary services mark German Evangelical church

News notes from churches report the tenth anniversary of German Evangelical St. Paul’s Church at Columbia avenue and Seventeenth street with morning address by Rev. H Trigge and evening services by Revs J C Peters and T Shory. Grace Pro-Gatheral calls Rev F C Grannis of Richmond Ind but he has not answered. Christ Church dedicates two memorial windows donated by Charles A Ludlow. A gospel meeting at the Y M C A at 4 pm features Miss Harriet Taylor.

St. Paul's Church Columbia Avenue Seventeenth Street H. Trigge J. ¢. Peters T. Shory Grace Pro-Gatheral F. C. Grannis Richmond Ind Logical Sem College New York Theo- Seminary Francis Christ Church Charles A. Ludlow J. D. Stanley

Waiting Day in Grains as Weather Drives Quiet Market

Chicago May 10 grain markets show no selling pressure and stocks down while awaiting government crop report. July wheat up, corn and oats higher on cold northwest weather, limited receipts, and bullish sentiment. provisions weaker with pork and lard sliding. Local receipts total 14 contract cars with 295,000 bushels primary receipts.

Chicago Red River Valley Shorts Minneapolis Duluth Seaboard Eee Suly Riba Asprin

Flour Moderately Active and Steadier Grain Prices

New York May 10 Flour receipts and exports show moderate activity and steadiness alongside higher grain prices. Wheat receipts total 136,560 bushels with firm spot and options supported by crop report delays, severe weather, and bullish cash wheat. Corn and oats follow firmer bids. rye and barley dull to steady. various flour grades quoted with domestic and export ranges, while lard, pork, and coffee futures show steady to firm tones.

New York Minnesota Ciiy Brandywine Cf. O. Db GM c. i. Ft Manitoba Stee Sic Stigduittsee Pacific Coast Olds Galveston Lie California Texas India

Fragmented price list with varied confectionery codes

Readable portions show a catalog of confectionery terms and prices with multiple coded items such as No. 6445c No. 7 4.06 No. 16 3.0 and terms like standard A confectioners A 4500 mold A 5.6c and crushed powdered granulated cube forms with prices around 4.8c to 4.70c.

Grain Prices and Supplies Across Cities May Trade Notes

Trade in general from St Louis reports dull flour with various patent grades and prices. Wheat and corn futures show mixed moves while pork, lard, and bacon prices edge down or steady across markets in St Louis, Liverpool, Louisville, Baltimore, Toledo, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Duluth, Minneapolis and Milwaukee with receipts and shipments listed.

New York and Other Markets May 10 to 19 Report

New York May 10 butter receipts 3 97, market firmer with state dairy and creamery grades noted as steady. cheese receipts 1 992 packages, firm market with full cream and fancy colored varieties quoted. Philadelphia May 1 butter firm with fair demand, Western creamery and near-by prints priced. cheese firm for New York full creams. Baltimore May 1 butter firm and unchanged across grades. cheese firm and unchanged. Chicago May 10 butter creameries 1W 2We, dairies 17wIc. cheese 12 13c. eggs steady. Cincinnati May 10 butter firm, cheese steady. St Louis May 10 butter steady, cheese steady. Louisville May 1 butter common to good priced. London May 10 wool auction strong with substantial bales sold and various regional prices listed. Stocks, imports, and upcoming sales detailed. wool market shows firm tendencies and broad geographic activity. Spirits of turpentine, rosin, and related commodities quoted across Savannah, City, Wilmington, Montpelier, Charleston with varied but steady pricing.

New York State Pennsylvania Western Southern Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Lfc Ohio ST. Louis Louisville Savannah A & OL Wilmington Montpelier North Lima South Lima Indiana So- Harleston

Poultry Prices and Metals Markets Across Cities

Poultry prices drift with May market reports from Louisville St Louis and Chicago noting steady to soft poultry values for chicks ducks and turkeys. New York metal prices show copper iron and lead in narrow ranges while cotton prices ease late in the day.

Market Report Shows Little Change in Goods Prices

In New York the week closed with no change in the goods market. Demand remains steady for both cotton and woolen goods with no quotable price shifts. Cotton yarns quiet and hosiery yarns barely steady. worsted woolen yarns firm and linen yarns strong.

New York

Live stock markets show cattle at high marks and hogs steady

At Union Stock Yards Indianapolis on May 16 cattle receipts were light with strong demand and high prices for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and calves. Hogs, about 2,500 head, gained late in the week with top prices around 6.35 to 7.15, while lighter weights show robust activity. Sheep and lambs remained steady with modest gains and ample demand to clear stock.

Livestock Markets Show Mixed Prices Across Regions

Market reports indicate cattle and hogs trading with higher prices than the prior week. Prices for steers vary by weight and grade, with good to choice offerings at around 6.00 to 7.40 per 100 pounds for various categories. Hogs remain firm with strong demand, light weights leading gains, best heavies around 7.25, and overall market steady on the advanced basis. Sheep and lamb receipts are light to moderate, with steady to firm prices for good grades and lighter stock. Regional summaries include Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and St. Louis reporting varied cattle, hog, and sheep activity.

Union Stockyards Indianapolis Scack Secant Bracke Poe Aresian Eideen Cs Tycegemieyers Peace Seinness Haveen Nes Ascii Chicago Kansas City Texas Oil New York Cable Bata South Omaha Texas Hove ST. Louis Fed Buffalo Louisville Ught

No Money For Butchers Amid Beef Price Debate

The beef market dispute centers on retail dealers allegedly profiting during the beef price surge. Traders claim little to no profit at current rates, with light cattle at stockyards bringing 6% cents and common steaks around 5 cents per pound. Wholesalers deny excess profits as prices shift and market realities bite retailers.

Beef Trust Haries J. Gardner

Market Outlook for Cattle Prices Amid Feed Costs

Fragmentary remarks suggest cattle prices will stay weak as farmers rely on M-cent corn and a short market, with present inferior grades and neck carcasses limiting value. Once grass-fed cattle enter markets, prices on the block may fall, influencing future cattle prices.

Abromet Case Continued In Police Court Arson Trial

Crowds filled the Police Court as Hortense Abromet faced arson and malicious trespass charges. Prosecutor Collins asked to adjourn after a letter from her Terre Haute attorney. judge Connaway set Tuesday afternoon for hearing. Bail raised to 5500 amid questions of stronger evidence. Abromet, jailed, smiled on entry, declined interviews, and appeared calmer aside from concern over countrywide coverage. She reported improved appetite during a more elaborate jail meal.

Miss Hortense Abromet James Collins Cass Connaney Miss Abromet Terre Haute Collins Cas Connaway Iss Abromet

Mr. Shearer Discusses Asphalt Paving Standards

Samuel H. Shearer, president of the asphalt firm seeking city specification inclusion, argues against Toronto comparisons. He urges testing Delaware street and other local pavements to judge merits, challenging claims of a trust monopoly and questioning competition rights for city contracts.

Samuel H. Shearer Asphalt Company Ecity Saturday Toronto Massachusetts Avenue Delaware Big Four Washington Street Noble Alabama Shelby Street

Indianapolis Arsenal Grounds Purchase Plan Seeks State Aid

After dedicating the monument a committee from various interests will travel to Washington to press Indiana senators and representatives to secure the arsenal grounds for educational use. They aim to determine the funds needed and purchase terms from the government for the National Technical Institute plan. The committee includes E C Harris John J Appel president Board of Trade F and Gavin resident of the Commercial Club Mayer Bookwalter Sol C Dickey and Hilton U

Arsenal Washington Indiana National Technical Institute E.c. Harris John J. Appel Board of Trade F. &. Gavin Commercial Club Mayer Bookwalter Sol C. Dickey Hilton U

Why She Forged the Checks Charged Mrs Medea Robinson in Forgery Case

Mrs Medea Robinson is under arrest for issuing forged checks. She told police a man and a woman in need of 99 dollars sought help, and a man knew she would pass the forged checks. Prosecutor James Collins said she would remain jailed until trial Tuesday, with efforts to obtain a suspended sentence at that time.

Medea Robinson James Collins Robinson

Death of a Pioneer Woman in Winchester

Mrs. Keziah Duvall, a pioneer of Indianapolis, died Wednesday in Winchester. She lived in Indianapolis for seventy years and resided in Winchester for six years. She leaves her husband Joseph Duvall and three sons, Joseph Jr, Charles of this city, and Duvall of Washington, D. C.

Keziah Duvall Winchester Indianapolis Joseph Duvall Joseph Charles By. Duvall Washington, D. C

Official Souvenir Soldiers Monument Preview

The Journal will publish on Thursday May 15 a complete permanent description of the Soldiers Monument. The souvenir will be richly illustrated with many views and a carefully prepared history, detailing the monument and its significance.

Riley Poem The Soldier Dedication Souvenir Booklet

A facsimile reproduction of James Whitcomb Riley's poem The Soldier written for a dedication. The booklet includes The Messiah of the Nations hymn by Riley for the services. Printed on plate paper, bound in two covers, ten cents, order via the Journal office counting room.

James Whitcomb Riley Riley Journal Office

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