26 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Wall Street on Tuesday indicate intensified pressure to settle the coal strike this week with some operators beginning to weaken their hardline position. New York dispatch notes that the effort to wrap up negotiations gains momentum amid mounting pressure from labor and market influences.
Philadelphia and Reading president Geo C Baer arrived in New York from Philadelphia and met with financier J P Morgan for a midday conference amid rumors of a major move affecting the long coal strike. John W Gates also visited Morgan and left without comment.
A rumor of royal tribute ended when Prince Henry sent a photo to Governor Durbin. The gift arrived in a morocco frame with a pink silk back support and a gold letter H and crown, intended for the governor’s mantel. Col Wilson claims jewel-like details exist but remain unseen.
Miss Roseland Hetherington daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick A Hetherington and Willard Bottome of New York City will marry Wednesday at 11 am at the Hetherington home 1913 N Alabama St. The ceremony will be small with relatives present and the rector of St David's Church officiating.
A compilation of rental ads and sales pitches including flats and houses for rent, rooms for rent, vacant lots for sale, business opportunities, and help wanted notes. It also notes work in progress such as two cabinet makers wanted and jobs for a strong boy, along with various product sales and investments.
Chicago dispatch reports Lizzie Glaw, noted female bicycle racer, died of typhoid fever. She was among the line of lady riders who raced at Tomlingon hall in Indianapolis over several seasons.
Mrs. Delia Aird of 121 West Michigan Street tested insect medicine with a match Tuesday. The resulting flame set fire to a couch and was put out by the fire department. The same couch caused a small fire on March 26.
A Chicago wreck reports Herbst Hill & Co brokers suspended on Tuesday and placed in the hands of a receiver. Liabilities are estimated from 150000 to 200000, with Chicago capitalists as creditors.
D Zimmerman a New York traveling salesman was robbed of a watch and a diamond pin while a guest at the hotel Engish Tuesday morning. Detectives Asch and Manning worked throughout Tuesday on the theory that a hotel employee was the culprit.
Report notes Senator Fairbanks plans a robust campaign apparatus this fall with Joe Kealing and Al Wishard now in office. Democratic leaders deny active candidate talk yet while door behind private sign buzzes with campaign activity. Reiley mentions Kern and Shively as possible contenders among the available timber.
Indianapolis Water Co preliminary test shows water not up to usual standard with higher nitrite traces noted by City Chemist Moffatt. He cautions results are incomplete and full analysis due Wednesday. Chlorin and nitrites in small quantities are not dangerous. health board limits likely not exceeded.
The city warns patrons who wish to keep gas after the shutoff date must sue. Vice-president Pearson says if the city wins in a consumer named suit, that user will receive gas while others are cut off. He notes defendants often allow such injunctions in similar cases.
Washington reports no hope of halting the cholera outbreak in the Philippines until the typhoon season. Light rains have stirred streams and spread germs. Surgeon General Wood states no improvement will occur until heavier storms arrive.
Washington Aug 26 The War Department issued an executive order directing Lieut Gen Miles to proceed to the Philippines around Sept 15 to inspect the army there regarding instruction discipline and supplies The move is seen as designed to relieve the administration of Miles presence during the G A R encampment and has caused embarrassment among veterans who planned to honor him.
Mrs Blanan Carson returned home to find her house destroyed by fire started by a 4 am kitchen stove. Her son William, 19, was rescued after neighbors awakened him as flames spread to two rear rooms. Building and furniture loss about 500 dollars. adjacent Hickey home suffered about 100 dollars damage.
The dispute over moving a July 20 game to Louisville and a return game here led to another arrangement for extra games next week. Louisville will visit for three afternoon games Monday Tuesday and Wednesday as tension with the Colonels escalates. Watkins opposed the deal while Tebeau refused to honor the promised return match, prompting authorities to intervene.
President Roosevelt greeted by a large HavreHill crowd as he urged reciprocal trade with Cuba and emphasized navy strength. He spoke on national honor, preparedness, and the need for enduring naval power at Annapolis and in wider national policy.
Hog prices rose on Tuesday with a jump from 7.52 to 7.80, while corn fell from 59 to 58. The market shows two upward hog moves and a weaker corn position compared with Monday.
Harry Dewindt aims to connect Paris and New York by rail without sea travel. He started December 10 and faced a failed plan to walk the Bering Strait on ice. Now he proposes a tunnel from Alaska to nearby islands and then to the Asiatic coast with surface ventilation at the islands.
Helen Andrews a 23 year old colored woman was declared insane Tuesday by a commission presided over by Judge Smock. Her father attributes the mental breakdown to a love affair.
Miss Roxy Stine of Martinsville wed Ote Anders a Shelbyville businessman in Shelbyville on Monday night. Miss Stine recently studied stenography at Voices’ business college.
B.8 Rodney territorial representative in congress from New Teexton sent an invitation to Senator Beveridge to address a nonpartisan state convention to be held in Albuquerque on October 14.
Senator Beveridge endorsed petitions for two rural mall routes from Huntingburg Dubois county and two routes from Salem Washington county. He also asked Special Agent Rathbone of the post office and Bicknell to expedite consideration.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. August 27 calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow with showers on Wednesday. Temperatures at 7 a.m. 66, noon 78, 2 p.m. 80 with generally fair conditions in Indiana and nearby states, variable winds and possible showers in Kentucky and southern Illinois.
Union Window Glass Company of Anderson outlines its leadership with Justin A. Mahive re as president and Cr W Cole as secretary. The firm announces piano prices starting at $16 and up and notes Wulschners Bennet’s as a top source for the best photos in Washington.
Vernon Hinkle a Big Four brakeman and Miss May Dewein of Mattoon Indiana secured a marriage license in Indianapolis amid questions about age and an affidavit by Ella Jones. The couple married before Squire Sheppard with Dewein’s mother opposing then softening.
In Indianapolis a savage brawl on West Ohio Street left five men and a woman injured. Charles Sanford fled with his eye gouged and his head cut after clashing with John Whitney and others using knives razors and fence pickets. Police pursued Sanford toward Toledo Street as the fight spilled into the street.
Champaign educator Dc A Bowsher told Marion county teachers that geography should be taught as a science. He claimed the fortieth parallel receives peak solar energy from May to August, shaping civilization, and defined east by Earth's rotation rather than sunrise. He challenged teachers on basic geography definitions.
Local notices announce a week long watch sale by J P Mullally at 23 Monument Place with promotional pricing.
Read by horseowners and farmers about feeding Dustress Oats to improve performance. The notice highlights potential win benefits and directs readers to use The Sts Iiners for best results in horse care and feeding routines.
Two women labeled as negresses, Lizzie Harrington and Emma Brooks, deceived Judge Stubbs with staged tears to avoid harsher punishment for petit larceny. The court postponed trial to September 4, with Saturday set for earlier action. Harrington defiantly joked about leaving jail, expressing a desire for the workhouse.
The Indiana State Board of Finance cancels 3.5 million dollars in bonds on Tuesday morning. About 1.2 million of those bonds are chopped up as part of the liquidation, witnessed by Maj. William H. Richards and several newspaper men. Governor and State Treasurer Levy presided, marking full payment of the bonds.
Dentist Joseph's practice and belongings were moved to 327 833 Newton Claygoel Building, according to the public notice.
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