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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

3

McGovern Corbett Fight Training and Seat Plan

Training camps for Terry McGovern and Jim Corbett intensify as the featherweight title bout near Louisville on September. Corbett trains lightly awaiting full work next week while Art Simms joins McGovern. Louisville crowds await a 9000 seat plan with stage seats, priced 20 to 8 dollars, and a likely 9 pm ring entry.

Cincinnati Terry McGovern Youngorbett Louisville Corbett Wrest Price Hill Svern Bualxt Art Simms McGovern Terry Mc.2 Norwood Inn Gray Southern Athletic Club San Francisco

Theater Fire Destroys Woods Opera House in Bay City

A blaze on August 29 gutted the three story Woods opera house, causing $150000 in losses with $50000 insured. The Tide of Life Company had performed the prior night and the body of 21 year old Eugene Zaramba was recovered from the ruins. no other fatalities reported.

Bay City Mich the Woods Opera House

Divorce Granted to Louise McAllister Young in New York

Louise McAllister Young, niece of Ward McAllister, obtained an absolute divorce Thursday from Justice Giegerich of the supreme court. The case against Alexander C. Young, a Hoboken lawyer and politician, cited attentions to a woman described as an actress, whom he took to dining and theatres and visited at river-front hotel apartments. They were married in 1898.

New York Louise McAllister Young Ward McAllister Giegerich Supreme Court Alexander C. Young Hoboken Young

Mrs Miles to Join Gen Miles on Philippines Trip

Mrs. Miles will accompany her husband General Nelson A Miles on his voyage to the Philippines. They depart San Francisco September 16 aboard the transport Thomas. Mrs Reber and their infant son will not travel due to the child's tender age, and Mrs Reber remains in the mountains of Virginia.

Washington

Roosevelt Jr. Heads West for Hunting Trip

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. left New York Thursday afternoon with H R McCullough vice president of the Chicago and Northwestern for a three week hunting and fishing expedition visiting premier spots across the United States.

New York Theodore Roosevelt, Jr H. R. McCullough Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Railroad West McCulough United States

Robber Holds Up Spokane Street Car

A masked robber at a dark railroad crossing Thursday night stopped a Spokane street car and forced the conductor to surrender cash. He robbed the passengers, including Police Chief Reddy, who was unarmed and powerless.

Spokane Wash Reddy

Baltimore and Ohio coal chute collapse injures workers

In Chillicothe Ohio a B and O Southwestern coal chute failed sending an engine and four coal cars crashing to ground. Four men were injured two badly fireman Andrew Baseler and hostler Adam Falter potentially fatally. Engineer and brakeman suffered cuts and bruises. Separately in San Francisco California Cor Delia Bothial claims a five year San Quentin sentence for poisoning candy and plans to seek stage work after appeal for a new trial.

Chillicothe Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Andrew Baseler Mhostler Adam Falter San Francisco Cordelia “Bothial W San Quentin John P. Dunning

Regular teachers' examination for ass grades

The regular teachers examinations for ass grades in the city schools will be held at the Manual Training High School on Saturday beginning at 8 30 a m.

Manual Training High School

Patent Medicine Slogans and Remedies Promoted

An OCR fragment advertises headache tablets skin cures and hair tonics with claims of instant relief and gradual color restoration. It touts Wells' Hair Tone and Wells' Hair Balsam alongside leg and joint remedies for horses and a general “Get There” horse remedy, citing low prices and quick action.

Big Four President Denies Merger Plans

Nothing in Warm Spring Virginia reports M. E. Ingalls, president of the Big Four, denying truth to a rumor that the Big Four and New York Central would merge and that he would be elected president. He said there is no agitation of this kind in view now and could not foretell future events.

Ingalls Big Four Railway Big Four New York Central

Prince Boris Denies Slipper Wine Claim

Grand Duke Boris of Russia arrived in New York and denied reports that he drank wine from an actress's slipper. He called the tale mean and untruthful while staying at the Waldorf Astoria. He attended a theater show and later dined with actor DeWolf Hopper at the Lambs Club.

New York Boris Russia Chicago Waldorf-Astoria Prince Henry DeWolf Hopper Lambs Club

Williams K Vanderbilt Jr Retires From Auto Field

Newport R I Aug 29 William K Vanderbilt Jr announces retirement from automobiling citing nationwide dissatisfaction with the automobile He was among the first American enthusiasts and is regarded as one of the leading automobilists in the world.

Vanderbilt, Jr Vanderbilt

Western Union Sues Indiana Tax Board for Tax Reduction

Western Union Telegraph Company sues the Indiana State Tax Board and the state auditor in federal circuit court seeking a reduction of the current year’s assessment which stands at 1,078,000 dollars more than prior value, and 1,578,000 dollars above cash value of its Indiana property. The company offered to pay taxes based on an assessment of 81.166.062 dollars.

Western Union Telegraph Company Indiana States Tax Board State Auditor United States Circuit Court Indiana

Arson Probe Leads Fletcher and Mock to Grand Jury

Sari M. Fletcher and William Mock were bound over to the grand jury from police court on charges of arson. The indictment alleges Mock hired Fletcher to burn Perry C. Apple’s grocery in Oaklandon three years ago.

Sari M. Fletcher William Mock Mock Fletcher Perry C. Apple Oaklandon

Sargent & Co. Stock Brokers Suspend Operations

Boston August 2. D C Sargent and Company stock brokers at 31 State Street have suspended operations. The notice gives no statement of liabilities and notes extensive connections across midland and New England towns.

Boston D. C. Sargent & Co State St Midale New England

Victorious Superiors Defeat Vendomes in Narrow Win

The Indianapolis Superiors beat the Vendomes on Wednesday by 17 to 12 and then downed the Young Hoosiers 7 to 2 on Thursday. The Superiors' battery consisted of Ray Price and Herbert Louis.

Indianapolis Vendomes Young Hoosiers Ray Price Herbert Louis

Complimentary Sun liners and low-cost ad lines offered

An ad notice invites use of Sun liners under headings where free options exist. It promises cheap one line additions and a small cost for limited usage. Contact Office 121 123 E Ohio or call both phones at $80 for details.

SUN Ohio

Rail trust urged to retain control for five years

Southern Railway circular urges continuation voting trust for five years amid pending negotiations with major implications for the road. Canadian Pacific July gross up $79,844. Tennessee Coal and Iron funds act for betterments. plants to be as efficient as U S Steel. Read ing deal interests Vanderbilts Morgan and others. Baltimore & Ohio moves linked to western operators. Keene bullish on Union Pacific. London steady.

New York Southern Railway Canadian Pacific Dun S. Tennessee Coal and Iron United States Steel International Reading Vanderbilts Morgan First National Bank Baltimore & Ohio Atchison Keene Union Pacific London

Wheat and corn price listings across milling grades

Market notes show mixed grain values with wheat steady to weaker across grades No 1 to No 4 red and track. corn steady with several white and mixed grades. oats stable with multiple white and mixed classes. hay prices steady for Timothy grades. multiple car totals and grading notes indicate no established grade in several commodities.

Timothy Ban

New York Provisions Prices for Pork Butter Cheese Eggs

New York August 29 market figures list mess pork at 18.25 to 19.25 dollars per hundred, lard 10.70, butter at 19 cents creamery and 21.5 cents Elgin, cheese with large 4 cents and small 9 to 9.5 cents, eggs 19.75 to 21 cents, tallow 64 to 6.5 cents. Dressed poultry shows turkeys 8 to 15 cents, chickens 11 to 20 cents, fowls 11 to 13 cents, ducks 6 to 8 cents, geese 6 to 8 cents, and springs 20 to 22 cents.

New York Elgin

Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices Trade in Cincinnati Market

Cattle receipts 606 dull 10 to 15 cents lower. Packers and butchers bids 36.00 to 37.00, calves active near 7.50. Hogs receipts 2,160 dull 10 to 15 cents lower. good to choice 7.25 to 7.30, mixed at 7.00 to 7.20. Sheep receipts 2,742 dull and weak. extra ewes 2.75 to 3.00, lambs 5.60 to 5.75.

Cincinnati

Cattle and Hogs Markets Report from Union Stock Yards

Aus 29 Union Stock Yards notes cattle receipts at 2 000 firm prices with prime beeves up to 8.65 to 9.00 and heifers 4.00 to 6.00, cows 3.50 to 5. W, hog receipts 20 000 ten lower with light 7.95 to 7.45 and heavy 7.40 to 7.70, sheep receipts 4 000 steady with native sheep 3.75 to 4.10 and lambs 4.00 to 5.75.

Union Stock Yards Aus Texas

Eastern Buffalo Livestock Market Slower with Weaker Cattle and Pigs

Crattle Receipts show five cars with market slow and lower for common to fair cattle. Texas steers around 807 pounds bring about 4.00, while Michigan cattle cite 4.25 to 4.54. Bulls dull with slight gains for fancy heavies. Hog quotes range from 7.30 to 7.80 for various weights, with pigs off more. Sheep and lambs are very dull though lambs hold near 5.60 to 5.75, ewes and breeders down to 2.50 to 3.50.

Buffalo N. Y Texas Michigan B.wes York

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Stable at East Liberty Market

East Liberty Pennsylvania cattle receipts fair and market steady with price ranges for choice prime good and common cattle. Hogs slow with a decline and mixed weights. Sheep and lambs receipts fair with dull market and lambs lower, calf prices reported variously.

Cattle and Sheep Market Receipts and Prices

Receipts and prices for cattle, sheep, and hogs show 4,000 cattle shipments with good to prime grades topping around 7.50, 1,000 heavies at 7.50 to 7.60, and feeders 4.25 to 4.75. Sheep receipts about 300 with spring lambs 4.26 to 5.25 per hundredweight and yearlings 4.25. Stockers and feeding sheep listed with lower bids. overall market ranges reflect mixed quality and weight categories.

Stock Market Opens Irregular Yet Higher Prices

New York stock activity shows an irregular start with prices generally up as buying returns push Illinois Central and Reading closely. Gates interests boost Union Pacific and Baltimore & Ohio strength while Canadian Pacific weakens. Treasury plans to expand bank circulation calm markets and lift government bonds.

New York Illinois Central Gates Keene Union Pack Reading Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Atchison Treasury Department Southern Railway Treasury London Union Pacific Norfolk St. Paul Erie Amalgamated Copper Southern Pacific

Market Price Report for Dairy and Poultry Goods in Chicago

Chicago market notes list butter creamery prices at 19 cents, dairies at 1 cent, eggs and cheese with various cents per unit. Live poultry earns quoted prices for chickens, springers, turkeys, geese, and guineas with mixed figures across different grades.

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