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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
3
Mrs. S. L. Tinkler of Macon Georgia reports her grandson recovered after taking three bottles of Peruna claiming removal of catarrh and ulcers which caused bleeding. The ad promotes Peruna as the lasting remedy and offers free advice from Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
Judge Stubbs denounces wife beating and endorses whipping as a punishment. In a police court session he tells Solomon Lafollette that a future offense could bring a $50 fine and 90 days in the workhouse, with a warning he may be tied to a post and whipped. His stance reflects his belief in harsh corporal punishment for domestic violence.
In Cleveland on August 26 Mayor Johnson pursued a grocer’s boy who hit him with a bean from a bean shooter. The mayor captured the wagon, arrested the boy, then released him after a lecture and the boy gave his name and address to report to the mayor.
Jacob Wiesman age 81 of Hartford City Indiana died after his son inherited and sold his farm leaving the elderly man to live in a county poor farm. Wiesman had deeded all property to his son while unable to work and reportedly pined away after the sale.
Harry Williamson of West Indianapolis was acquitted in a criminal court on Tuesday of assaulting Noah Maggart a colored janitor at the DeVoe printing shop across the color line in West Indianapolis. Maggart resisted eviction and could not positively identify Williamson at trial.
Judge Gearon set aside all his orders from the prior day due to ill feelings and temper, announcing he wished to correct any wrongs done. The note was transmitted from Honolulu as reported via San Francisco dated August 26.
A group of striking anthracite miners organized a brass band in Reading to perform street concerts and raise funds. They sought city permission via the Park Board and learned president George F. Baer presides, sparking the quip that he seems to be in everything.
RILLEBORO Ind Aug 26 Fred Baas 18 was attacked by a savage bull Tuesday. The animal crushed him to the earth and tossed him high on its horns making a six inch gash in his groin and causing internal injuries. His condition is critical.
Washington reports Lieut gen Miles won presidential consent for a Philippine sojourn to assess the military situation and advise Gen Davis in Mindanao. He plans encampment with the G A R in six weeks and likely departs after October ending returns by February or March. Manila notes Frederick Dorr and Edward O Brien of Freedom jailed six months and fined for libel against Benito Legardo, with sedition conviction under appeal.
John W. Gates and Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. President J. C. Osgood arrived in New York after a Denver clash over control. Gates faced defeat and a leg boil, while Osgood celebrated his victory and Gates’s refusal to talk to reporters.
Auditing committee at the grand lodge meeting in Salt Lake City uncovers a $16,000 shortage in the Omaha lodge books. The misappropriation spanned several years and was hidden by clever bookkeeping. News leaked via a committee member to a Denver woman. The affair may be hushed up.
Elwood Indiana saw a Belgium hare craze erupt with many families raising rabbits for market. The fad collapsed as hares proved palatable less than other meats and dealers abandoned the venture, giving animals to children or releasing them.
Chief Quartermaster N. Carroll of the navy announces a navy recruiting board will operate in Indianapolis from September 2 for one week. The team, including Lieut Hasbrouck and others, will set up on the third floor of the Postoffice building to enlist young unmarried men ages 19 to 21, with $9 monthly pay, paid expenses, and a $40 clothing outfit.
Newport society crowds talk of the grand fete at Beaulieu given by Cornelius Vanderbilt and wife on Monday night. The event cost at least $20,000 and featured the Wild Rose company flown from New York. Guests entered a Midway with rings, games, and grog hawkers before a cotillion and late dancing led by Mrs. Vanderbilt and Henry Bull.
The Advance arrived from Colon with colors half-masted for Captain C. W. Phillips, 62, who disappeared at sea after returning to duty following illness. It is believed he was attacked by vertigo and fell overboard. Earlier, on Aug. 10, chief cook Harry Briscoe, 40, also disappeared, reportedly having jumped overboard.
In Beauvial France strikers clashed with non unionists leaving ten wounded. In Cumberland Maryland Rev W B Osborn was struck by an engine and possibly fatally injured. Gen Samuel L Casey 31, former congressman who backed Lincoln, is dead in St. Joseph Missouri. In London Kentucky a fight in Owsley county left Jesse Newby and another man dead and six injured. Mahanoy Township Pennsylvania school board removed six teachers whose families were nonunion miners. Tom Jones, a Black man, captured after assaulting Mrs Smith, shot to death near Seven Springs North Carolina. Policeman Orville shot while guarding prisoners in Buffalo. An unknown woman leapt from the Eads bridge in St Louis and drowned. In Columbus Ohio a special session forms municipal laws after Supreme Court struck down late laws. In Honolulu A G Mitchell, a Michigan millionaire, jumped overboard and drowned, likely mentally unbalanced. In Memphis trolley wire accident causes panic. Mrs Newton Morris trampled to death. In New York H W Hollenburg, believed drowned, returns claiming undertow carried him out to sea but he survived on wreckage until a fishing smack rescued him.
On Wall Street report notes Americans in London show parity levels, Gould and J. J. Hill bullish on prosperity, and a push to open mines with non union labor. Crop reports favorable, Manhattan earnings eyed, and Canadian Pacific earnings rise in late August. Money and cotton movements mirror cautious optimism amid labor and fuel concerns.
Receipts include 600 cattle shipments and 2 000 hogs with varied grades. Export and butcher steers range from 6 15 to 7 60 per 100 pounds, feeders 4 25 to 4 75, cows 2 40 to 6 08, hogs from 5 60 to 7 50, and sheep from 3 00 to 4 25 per hundredweight.
The market opened strong with a Colorado fuel rally and gains in Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Atchison. Hard coal issues firm amid strike talks, and the Pennsylvania bull pool stayed active. Noon prices show UP 112 4, Missouri Pacific 1183, W U 97, Southern Pacific 17, B&O 115, Colorado fuel 78. Sales totaled 769,300 shares.
Wheat prices steady with No 2 red 69c track and milling freight. No 1 white corn 62c and No 4 white mixed 58 60c. oats and hay show varied levels. Inspections report several car lots by grade, with rejections and totals for wheat corn hay and timothy.
ToledO Ohio August 26 Wheat cash and September 77 2c December Te May 7234c Corn cash 61c September 1c December 42c Oats September 31c December s04c Rye No 3 49%e Cloverseed-October 5 6744 January 5 474%4 Alyslke No 2 7 40
Seven men halted a west bound Northern Pacific near Sand Point Idaho on Monday night forcing the engineer to stop. They uncoupled the baggage car and moved it two miles with five robbers. After 15 minutes of failed dynamite attempts they departed, two robbers guarding the train and keeping passengers inside with revolver fire. No passenger molestation occurred.
Chicago August 26 butter creameries 19c dairies 18c eggs 60c cheese Twins 10 4 to 10 c young Americans 10 1 4c Swiss 15 14c live poultry chickens 12c springs 12 44c turkeys 12 geese 4.00 6.00 ducks 9 4e
Cattle receipts were light and market steady from Monday’s close with years at 7.00 to 8.00. Hog receipts 23 cars up 5 to 10 cents with heavy 7.70 to 7.75 and roughs 6.00 to 6.40. Sheep and lambs receipts 12 cars with tops 6.00 to 6.15 and various grades down to 1.50 2.75. wethers near 4.00.
Fragmentary note reports a discovery linked to THE 3UN'S Iners with contact hints. Phone numbers and an office address are listed for further verification.
Chicago market report shows wheat down with September at around 72 4 to 75 and December near 67 4 a decline. Corn slips with September about 69 4 and December near 43 to 43 and a half. Oats lower around 33 and December near 31 30 and 4. For provisions October pork at 17.22 to 17.00 lard about 9.99 to 9.82 ribs near 10.05 to 9.97.
Cattle receipts 343 priced 10 cents lower with shippers at 6.25 to 7.00 for good to choice and 4.75 to 6.00 for extras. Calves bring up to 7.75. Hog receipts 1,861 with prices 10 cents higher, best packers 7.50 to 7.45. Sheep receipts 1,931 with extras at 3.00 to 3.25 and extra lambs around 6.25 to 6.66.
New York market prices list meats and dairy commodities across several items. Mess pork ranges around $18.25 to $19.25 per unit, with lard at $11.12 and various butter and cheese prices. Poultry and eggs show a range for turkeys, chickens, fowls, ducks, and geese with per unit rates.
Cattle receipts 5,500. prime beeves 7.65 to 8.10. stockers 3.50 to 5.50. cows 3.50 to 5.00. hog receipts 11,00. market higher 10 to 20 cents with rough 7.15 to 7.55. mixed 7.00 to 7.60. heavy 7.50 to 7.95. pigs 5.60 to 7.00. sheep receipts 14,00. native sheep 3.80 to 4.25. western 4.50 to 4.25. native lambs 4.00 to 6.00. western 4.50 to 4.16.
A dense catalog of produce and provisions lists prices for oranges lemons onions beans and other staples. It includes fruits like peaches grapes and watermelons, vegetables such as celery and radishes, and meats and canned goods with varied prices. Specialty items and chemicals appear in the later lines.
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