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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1902

Page

3

Juggernaut nicknamed car on cross country trip

Fred Ayres Arthur Smith and Page Chapman of New York completed a long automobile journey to Magnolia Beach near Boston in a high powered vehicle nicknamed the Juggernaut. They left Indianapolis Aug 5 reached Cleveland Aug 8 Syracuse Aug 11 and Albany crossing a three foot mud hole. They arrived Magnolia Beach on Sunday. Smith and Ayres began the trip last year but had an accident.

Fred Ayres Arthur Smith Page Chapman New York Magnolia Beach Boston Ohio Indianapolis Cleveland Syracuse N. Y Smith Albany Ayres

Russians Located Boundary Monuments Confirm Territory Claim

A telegram from Skagway reports Lieut. Owens found boundary monuments set by Russians, proving the Russians occupied the territory now claimed by Canada and confirming the boundary line aligns with American claims under the treaty.

Tacoma Wash Skagway Lieut Owens Canada

Counselman Held in Chicago Over Bartholin Murders

Edward Counselman was held for ten days on charges of wife beating and accessory after the fact in the Bartholin Minnie Mitchell murders. Bond set at 10400 dollars. Witnesses testified he admitted possessing information about the case and was seen with Bartholin on a streetcar days after the murder. Police suspect Bartholin is in hiding, with Counselman knowing his location. Counselman allegedly assaulted his wife after she took a note from Bartholin intended for police.

Chicago Edward Counselman Bartholin Minnie Mitchell Counselman

Wetzel County teachers plan strike over pay raise

In Wheeling on August 18, one hundred young women school teachers in Wetzel county organize to press for higher wages. They currently earn 930 monthly for five months and threaten a unique strike if boards refuse to grant the raise.

Wheeling W. Va Wetzel County

Bank finds missing cash after furniture purchase in Amboy

WABASH Ind Aug 18 The Miami County Bank of Amboy bought furniture from the Second National Bank of Richmond and found a $100 bill in a cash drawer. The Second National Bank said the cash was short by that amount on April 22 and the $100 could not be located. It was forwarded to them promptly.

Wabash, Ind Miami County Bank Amboy Second National Bank Bank Richmond Second National Bank

Oldest Man in Indiana Attends Fremont Family Reunion

In Anderson Indiana on August 18 Alexander Ferguson age 109 joined a Williams and Maynard family reunion. He is identified as the state’s oldest man. His wife, aged 98, accompanies him. They reside nine miles from the city and drove to town early that morning.

Anderson Ind Alex Ferguson Willliams Maynard

County Clerk Brown Fights Illness in New Castle

New Castle Ind August 18 A carbuncle on County Clerk Joseph M Brown’s neck worsened and affected his heart leaving him semi conscious in recent days He was elected clerk last fall The item also mentions three infant illnesses and a patent remedy claim without medical validation.

New Castle Ind Joseph M. Brown

For Sale column on The Sun's seventh page

Fragmentary OCR note references a sales column on The Sun's seventh page with scattered words about selling items such as phones. Details are unclear. no concrete buyers, prices, or items are readable.

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Banker Sentenced to 15 Years for Bank Theft

Detroit Aug 18 Judge Murphy of the circuit court refused to grant bail for Frank C Andrews pending appeal and sentenced him to 15 years at hard labor in Jackson prison for breaking the City Savings Bank. Andrews to be taken to Jackson Tuesday as lawyers plan an immediate appeal to the supreme court.

Detroit Mich Murphy Circuit Court Frank C. Andrews Supreme Court City Savings Bank Jackson Andrews

Around the World: a string of unusual reports

A rapid montage of dispatches covers marriages in Morristown and romances in Columbus, suicides in Ohio, Burglar Lenehan fatally shot, deadly violence in Jackson County Illinois, Papal health news, a Chicago telegraphers’ convention, a prominent veteran’s death in La Crosse, a lost Carmen Sylva manuscript, streetcar fatalities in St. Louis, a failed Elgin creamery, extreme heat in Lincoln, a scientist’s death in New York, veterans seeking a marshal in Washington, robbers' deaths in Chicago, a deadly cyclone in Georgia, a constitutional founder’s death in Atlanta, Franz Joseph’s birthday and pardons in Vienna, a post office deficit warning, Great Falls steel mill plans, a Missouri murder, a Minneapolis accidental shooting, a suspicious runaway coffin in Orland Oklahoma Territory, and more.

Rome Leo Chicago International Union of Commercial Telegraphers Lacrosse Wis R. C. Morris Frst G. A. R. Post Paris Carmen Sylva Elgin Creamery Company Lincoln Neb New York George M. Hopkins The Scientific American Washington G. A. RR Gen.Miles Frank Kroll Vienna Franz Josef Post Office Department Castle Great Falls Mont J. J. Hill Great Northern Railroad Chateau County Muscatine Jesse Tuman Daniel Williams Minneapolis P. A. Walton John Krisko Orland O. T Cox C. S. Morris Madison Kas

Investigations Involving Suspected Insurance Scam

Investigations continue with some belief that an attempt was made to swindle an insurance company. There is no view to the whereabouts of either man.

Cincinnati Roger law deemed unconstitutional

Cincinnati's superior court general term ruled the Roger law unconstitutional on Monday. The measure granted the old Cincinnati Street Railway Company its franchises, under which the Cincinnati Traction Company now operates.

Cincinnati Superior Court Old Cincinnati Street Railway Company Cincinni Traction Company

Man Injured in Fall From Car on East Michigan Street

Andrew Heckman of 524 West Morris Street fell from a car on East Michigan Street near Highland Avenue Monday and suffered serious injuries to his arms and legs. He was transported home by Dr. Kennedy from the city dispensary ambulance.

Andrew Heckman W. Morris Sr East Michigan St Highland Ave Kennedy

County cement bids fail to come in

County commissioners advertised for bids on cement work for two drive ways to the county powerhouse but received no bids. Deputy Auditor Fred Shepard called it a rare occurrence in his memory and noted the project will likely cost under 100 dollars.

Fred Shepard

Bankers' notes: cotton mill planned in Kansas

Bank statement disappointing. Southern and eastern capitalists plan a $10,000,000 cotton mill in Kansas. Sterling exchange at season low amid tariff and credit concerns. Anthracite strike renewal hints without definite details. St Louis banks shipped $690,000 to interior in 30 days to aid crops.

Meyer & Kiser New York Kansas Coal Creek Jellica Tennessee Sterling Exchange St. Louis

Markets and Livestock Prices from New York and Omaha

Stock market in New York opened irregularly with fractional declines amid moderate trading. Norfolk & Western soft coalers weak. Texas Pacific strong on bull pool chatter. L. & N. and Illinois Central firmer, St. Louis & Western and Amalgamated copper mixed. Live stock receipts lean toward lighter hogs. best lambs and sheep fetch higher bids. grain prices steady across corn oats and wheat.

New York Norfolk & Western Texas Pacific Toledo St. Louis & Western Vanderbilt Illinois Central Missouri Kansas Texas St. Louis Amalgamated Copper Wabash Missouri Pacific Union Pacific Southern Pacific U. S. Steel Atchison St. Paul

Market prices for pork butter cheese eggs and poultry

New York markets report pork at 17.5 to 18.75 percent tard, 10.42 percent. Butter creamery 20c, imitation 17 17 percent, creamery 21 percent. Cheese large 9 3/4c, small 93 1/4c, part skimmed 7c, full 24 3/4c. Eggs 20c, tallow 6 1/2c. Dressed poultry turkeys 8 15c, chickens 20c, fowls 18 1/2c, ducks 16 1/4c, geese 15c, springs 20-22c.

New York Elgin

Cincinnati cattle and hog market report shows price drops and gains

Cattle receipts 2742 with prices 10 to 25 cents lower. shippers priced 6.35 to 7.25, calves up to 7.50. Hogs receipts 1572 with market 5 cents higher. heavy shippers range 6.75 to 6.14, good to choice.

Cincinnati

East Liberty Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

East Liberty Pa August market report shows about 100 cattle cars selling with best grades 10 20 cents higher and prime to good ranges. hogs receipts 35 cars with slow demand and 10 cents lower. sheep twenty cars on sale with market slow and best wethers around 4.25 to 4.40 while lambs fetch 5.75 to 6.00 and lower grades 3.00 to 5.50.

East Liberty

Union Stock Yards cattle hogs and sheep prices report

Union Stock Yards August 18 cattle receipts 26 000 prime heifers 5 15 to 6 10 stockers and feeders 3 50 to 4 60 heifers 4 00 to 6 00 hog receipts 24 000 light 6 30 to 6 60 rough 6 75 to 6 90 mixed 6 30 to 6 15 heavy 6 75 to 7 10 pigs 5 60 to 6 80 sheep receipts 22 000 native sheep 8 80 to 14 25 western 3 50 to 4 50 native lambs 4 25 to 6 25 western 5 00 to 6 25

Indianapolis Union Seevenscree Veais Peerresese

The Jobbing Trade Poultry and Produce Prices

Prices paid by shippers for poultry and produce including springs and old turkey hens at 10 to 11 cents per pound, toms at 9 cents, choice turkeys at 9 cents, ducks at 7 cents, geese full feathered at 9 cents per pound. Eggs fresh 14 cents per dozen. Butter choice 12 to 12.5 cents. Cheese New York full cream 12 to 13.5 cents, domestic Swiss 16 to 18 cents, brick 13.5 to 14 cents, hamburger 13 to 14 cents.

Toms New ‘York

Market Prices for Hides Wool and Groceries

A detailed listing of hides and tallow prices, wool types and values, assorted flour and bran rates, fresh fruits and vegetables with per unit prices, seafood and meats including oysters fish and game, canned goods, coffee and sugars with brand prices, baking and breakfast items, dairy and drugs supplies, and various coal and coke products.

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