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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
6
Public notice of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming cures for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles. It offers a free sample bottle and an accompanying book by mail to readers who respond and send address to Kilmer Co with New York contact.
Congressman Amon J. Cummings of New York died at 7:15 PM in the Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore. His wife and cousin Chas H. Cummings were at his bedside. The Lake Erie & Western Railway released its spring crop bulletin noting Indiana and Illinois conditions. The report suggests better potential for corn wheat and oats but remains wary on fruits.
Memphis Tenn May 3 An accident disabled the cam gear of a towboat engine causing the J. B. Finney to drift along the river near Friars Point. It sank 19 barges including a coal laden one and the Texas heavily loaded with steel rails. All barges and boats were total losses with the Texas breaking in two. Experts say rails cannot be saved.
In Anderson Indiana on May 3 Charles Franklin aged 12 found a tin box in the street and began pointing it with a stone. An explosion tore a hole in his right hand. He washed the wound at a water pump until a doctor saw him. It is thought the box contained a railroad torpedo.
Chicago jury last night assessed the maximum $200 fine against Chicago Union Traction for violation of the city transfer ordinance. Nearly 600 similar actions are pending. Indictments for bribery have resulted from verdicts against the company in the two cases tried.
Washington May 3 The senate debated North Carolina politics as Senator Pritchard alleged the use of the sand cure where a victim’s face is forced into sand to suppress cries during beatings. He claimed Red Shirts terrorized Republican voters, a charge denied by Senator Simmons amid a broader discussion of the Philippine bill. The session also touched on the Rosebud Indian reservation bill and the sundry civil bill but did not finish.
Report from St Petersburg notes that bogus proclamations signed by the czar circulated by underground presses inciting peasants to seize nobles lands. Riots spread from Voronezh and Kharkoff to Novorossiysk with mines and mills closed. Military officers arrested and troops reluctant to act. 800 Sumy soldiers punished for firing on rioters in Moscow. A marine detachment faces similar discipline.
Washington May 3 The house approved an anti conspiracy bill from the judiciary committee without debate. It bars agreements to restrain trade or influence labor disputes across DC and US territories, with penalties unchanged for existing conspiracies, plus a district tax enforcement rider and Cuba diplomatic staff salaries.
Bradstreet's weekly trade review reports improved retail distribution and re orders nationwide amid favorable weather. Some Southwest crops suffer from lack of rain while the Northwest faces excess rain hindering spring wheat planting and goods distribution. Industrial activity remains high with May Day unrest easing and building trades driving demand for lumber, materials, and hardware.
Denver coroner's jury rules Albert Gabrin died from arsenical poisoning. A warrant charges Nellie Gabrin, widow of the deceased, with murder. She is jailed at the police station.
The ad touts Carter’s Laxative Chocolates as a gentle vegetable laxative with no pain or after effects. It claims to support liver and bowels, aid natural discharge, and prevent complications from neglect. Prices are 1¢, 6¢, and 60¢ with size differences noted. Sole agents listed in Chicago and Indiana.
From Port au Prince Haiti on May 3 partial rebel control is expanding across Santo Domingo except Puerto Plata and San Domingo. The Dominican revolutionists led by Vice President Vasques hold the inland territory as the capital and port stay under other control.
Washington May 38 Representative Foster of Minnesota introduced a bill to place all livestock on the free list. The measure aims to remove tariffs and open markets for cattle hogs and other Farm products nationwide.
The bill to restrain meat packers from unlawfully conspiring to fix beef prices is completed by District Attorney Bethea and lawyer William A Day. Day left for Washington to present the documents and affidavits to Attorney General Knox.
At Churchill Downs Louisville May 8 four and possibly five 3-year-old contenders from the Western turf vie for Derby glory in the 28th running over the historic track. The spring meeting opens with record attendance capacity and expectations of large fields throughout the meet.
The formal opening of the club women’s convention in Los Angeles drew hundreds to Simpson Auditorium. Mrs Roberts of Salt Lake City was briefly at issue over delegacy amid denials by Utah women and a color-policy debate. Floral décor, welcoming addresses by officials, and a grand reception highlighted the opening.
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