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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
9
A vendor boasts an impressive display of fresh holiday candies and nuts priced well below prior years. The key claim is bulk purchasing from manufacturers, avoiding middlemen to keep costs down.
A mixed list of confections and nuts with per pound prices including dalintsneatcso, Hlavar stick candy, cocoon bon bons, French cream bons, maple nuggets, Snow drops, Jelly beans, Pagle Peanut squares, Mint balls, assorted carmels, cream filberts, butter goodies, soft shell almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, and fresh mixed nuts. Also notes extra large ripe bananas per dozen.
City records show committees appointed by Mayor Clark to cooperate with the Business Men's Club to attract factories. The council approved sidewalk changes on Grand Avenue, planned sewer bond payments, and authorized minor street repairs while noting water and street lighting issues. Local residents, officials, and workers were observed around town during a busy meeting.
The Jackson murder case previously deadlocked will be reheard Monday with Judge Barnard of New Castle expected to rule on William Tandy's motion for a new trial for criminal assault. Tandy had a May term conviction and a September term appeal. he now seeks relief. Allen Wiles, son of Joseph W. Wiles Trustees of Mairview township, was admitted to practice in this court after graduating from the State University Law Department. he joins Reuben Conner. Charles Todenbier pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons on a Grand Jury indictment, was fined 20 dollars plus costs, and sent to jail.
Today's market page shows Chicago grain and stock quotations from L A Kinsey & Co. Prices vary with grain bids at 5.90 to 6.20 for hogs and 5.80 to 6.20 for cattle. Cattle dull, sheep and lambs steady amid mixed market activity.
Washington notes report the Senate arranging daily consideration of a statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona with opposition from Senator H. D. Adams and others. A Wednesday special order honors Sewall’s memory and the chamber adjourns for Christmas holidays. A House agenda includes District of Columbia day and farm disease measures while military investigations loom.
In Hammond Indiana on December 16 Clavion Sheffield, a twelve year old boy, skated on a pond with classmates. Charles Towle, riding a bicycle and angered by jeers, dismounted, chased the crowd, and shot Sheffield in the neck. Towle was arrested.
In Indianapolis Indiana a continuance was granted in the trial of Dr J C Alexander for alleged complicity in the perse ved iron bine business. The second continuance to Jan 12 was given by Special Judge John M Dailey on a certificate from Dr Frank A Morrison stating Alexander is ill with influenza. Morrison said the defendant is too ill to travel but improving.
Rochester Indiana December 16 Miss Myrtle Blackburn a Peru school teacher won a 6000 judgment against the Erie railroad by Fulton county jury after a collision near Akron when a fast train failed to signal. Her horse plunged fifty feet into a wire fence leaving her maimed for life and she sued for 10000.
Reports that Washington will gain a new Union Station costing 4 million dollars. The complex would lie north of the old depot site on Delaware and Massachusetts avenues, with a plaza park in front. Pennsylvania Railroad to move tracks via tunnel. Baltimore & Ohio and others to adjust rights and near-term improvements.
Fragmentary text notes increased unrest and violence at night amid shifting concerns. Mentions Vincent and local figures, with references to protests or clashes and a general sense of rising danger in the area.
The army region north of the area was occupied and the fortress and fortifications there fell without resistance. Local forces secured the area and prepared for further operations as reports indicated minimal opposition.
Indianaplis grain and livestock quotes show cattle steady, sheep steady, hogs steady with price variations. Wheat and corn values noted with futures activity and regional price references.
Sheriff plans escort for Alexander the alleged murderer of Thomas Burke from Toujoumapolia to Terre Haute for trial. Militia and local forces readied to prevent lynching after a prior escape from removal. He was moved to Indiana in September amid threats, with Company 33 of the militia kept at the armory for security.
In South Bend Indiana at centre street a robbery ended with Koonsman and a clerk confronted by three youths. The assailants fired. Koonsman fell dead from a heart wound while fleeing. The 17 year old suspect and others escaped. The clerk survived shaken and hid behind a counter.
A sixty year old grocery keeper was found dead, and residents describe him as highly respected in the community. Police investigated the murder, seeking clues in the local area.
In Fairmount Indiana and Wabash Indiana a series of meetings follow President Burns orders to end monthly glass production limits triggering dissension among men. Reports note potential resignation calls and parallels to nearby Jeanette focal actions as investigations proceed.
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