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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
3
A dis tinguished lawyer and politician is injured by noises due to deafness from catarrh. The piece touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure, citing letters from James W. Brown and others and urging readers to buy 50 cent boxes and request a free book from F A Stuartco Marshall Michigan.
The entire coal fleet owned by T. J. Hall of Cincinnati broke from moorings in the Ohio River and was driven against the Cincinnati Southern Bridge piers. The fleet sank with eight men aboard. one man was unaccounted for at noon. Estimated losses reach 55,000 dollars.
Kentucky towns like Gracey face near submersion while Ohio rivers rise at Gallipolis and Maysville. Illinois Central trestle washed away, Diamond mills shut in Wilmington, and Arkansas rail traffic hindered. Mississippi Valley waterways at flood levels threaten rail lines and timber shipments.
In Lincoln Nebraska Dr G O W Farnham returned to his deposit box after a long absence and found an envelope containing fifteen one hundred dollar bills totaling 1500. He denies placing the money there and bank managers insist he is the only key holder.
Actress Margaret Calla, living in New York, was diagnosed with smallpox by a physician in Lima Ohio and ordered moved to the pesthouse, amid containment steps.
In Greenfield Indiana on December 16 prosecutor VanDyne charged Hollweg & Reese with five counts of employing children. The company pleaded guilty to two counts, with boys aged 10 and 12 years employed. Fines and costs totaled $9 per case. The prosecutor vows a countywide campaign against child labor law violators.
Gas City Indiana December 16 Fred Beacon a waterworks engineer saved his life by blowing the whistle after a fall between the flywheel and engine tore his arm badly. He called his wife and signaled for help just before losing consciousness. Doctors say the whistle saved him from fatal bleeding.
The will of the late Lydia M Parry has been probated with the Indiana Trust Company named as trustee. Income is to be paid to Jennie M Griffith during her life with equal division for David M. and others as specified in the estate plan.
A spate of burglaries reported December 16 includes thieves stealing silk worth 3000 dollars from the Fair department store in Fort Worth Texas, 1300 dollars from the same store, 800 dollars in stamps and 100 dollars cash from a post office in Big Stone Gap Virginia, and 100 dollars from a local hardware shop.
In Chicago on December 16 the Internation Harvester deal closed when G W Perkins, Morgan partner, delivered 10 million dollars in stock. He dismissed alarm over money markets and challenged recent claims of peak prosperity, citing strong resources and stable earnings for lasting value. Rumors cite potential competition from outside manufacturers expanding plants and agents in agricultural districts.
In Pellston Michigan on December 16 Mr and Mrs Alfred Durckee left their three children aged 6 4 and an infant asleep in bed while they went out to trade. The house caught fire and all three perished in the blaze.
Winter suits and overcoats offered in a sale at the Eagle featuring fine fabrics and strong seams. Children’s two and three piece suits and reefers promoted with reduced prices, plus a large selection of men’s working clothes touted as the largest in Indianapolis at low prices.
If you plan a father son husband or brother present visit L. Strauss & Co at 5 and 7 West Washington Street Indianapolis. The store offers neckwear shirts belts hosiery cuff buttons suit cases gloves suspenders umbrellas handkerchiefs scarf pins and many boxed items at moderate prices.
John R. Nickum an 81 year old famed local caterer died Tuesday morning at his home 528 Lock eriest after a two week illness from Brights disease. He built his career on Massachusetts avenue while his nephew Charles W. Nickum has run the business for 15 years. Nickum’s bakery stood for years on Pennsylvania street near Market street and he was a well known figure among older residents.
Julian Wentworth, publisher of the Tribune in Bloomington, sues county superintendent W V Payne for 10000 damages. He alleges the Tribune drew fire from Payne over resolutions at a teachers institute denouncing the paper and pledging teachers to boycott Tribune ads and local merchants.
Capital council No. 276 Y M 1 elected officers Monday night with Irwin D. Egan as president and Daniel T. Doyle as first vice president. The year’s sick committee chairman J C Treeter supervised benefits totaling $557.50.
An ordinance in Seattle proposes paying $300 for the delivery of a body by night. The measure outlines compensation and procedural details for authorities handling deceased individuals. This brief item notes the city council action and the intended use of funds.
Leon Alman of Summit Street pledged to abstain from alcohol for two years after being arrested for drunkenness. He claimed his wife was ill at home, and Judge Stubbs released him with the pledge after noting her condition.
In the house of lords Lord Lansdowne said Germany and Britain would blockade Venezuelan ports but would not land forces or occupy territory. Lord Cranborne said Britain had not attempted to refer the Venezuelan dispute to arbitration.
President John Mitchell of the miners, arriving from Spring Valley, urged employers and workers to meet honestly to end strikes. He said he was no believer in strikes, but warned they would persist while conditions last and noted there were no strikes in China or India while they are numerous in the United States.
Chicago buyers debate a corner in the turkey market as Swift and Armour step up purchases. Dress turkeys rise to 17 1 4 cents, up 4 1 4 from last Saturday while uncertainty grows due to unprecedented small supply. Packers’ contracts limit Missouri growers, fueling suspicions of market manipulation denied by Swift and Armour.
Mrs Danforth of St. Joseph Michigan describes relief from prolapsus or falling of the womb after four months of taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says her health restored and urges others to seek the medicine and free medical advice for women.
In Elwood Indiana on December 16 a tin plate plant employee Ellen Cline was scalded when a coffee pot exploded as she heated her lunch coffee. Several coworkers were badly burned in the incident.
In Hammond Indiana on December 16 Charles Towle shot Clayton Sheffield in the neck after a crowd teased Towle for his bicycle appearance. Sheffield may recover. Towle is the nephew of a Hammond founder.
Two old Russian flour mills in Tacoma Washington reveal evidence that Russians grew wheat in Alaska more than a century ago. The mills, built by Russians in Alaska over 100 years ago, were discovered recently supporting historical claims.
An explosion of firedamp in Mauriac France mines on Tuesday killed eight miners and wounded six others. The disaster underscores dangerous working conditions in the region's mining industry with authorities Investigating the blast and its causes.
New York market notes list pork at 18.00 to 18.50, lard 10.70, butter Creamery 3 cents, Elgin 21 3/4 cents, imitation creamery 18 13/4, dairy 24 7/8 to 25 1/2 cents, factory 16 1/4 to 17 cents. Cheese large 12 1/4, small 17 1/4, dressed poultry including turkeys and chickens with various quoted prices.
Tuesday cattle and hog markets were quiet with receipts around 500 cattle and 3,000 hogs. Prices ranged from fair to prime for cattle including cows and calves, veals, and bulls, while hogs showed higher tone with good to choice light and heavy weights amid thin sheep activity.
Cincinnati market notes report cattle receipts at 340 with shippers paying 1.25 to 5.50 for various grades, calves to 7.00, hog receipts 1,468 with good to choice 6.45 to 6.50 and other grades, sheep receipts 159 with extras to 4.00 and lambs at 5.50.
New York traders saw a fairly active to uncertain start as most issues stayed firm yet St Paul slipped slightly. U S Steel rose early but cooled, B and O and Upton Pacific showed pressure, while government bonds held steady and Venezuela outlook lent support. noon quotes listed B R T 62 B S t e e l 31 St Paul 17034 Southern Pacific 595s Reading 50 Pennsylvania 153.
East Liberty Pennsylvania December 16 cattle receipts light with prices for choice 6.00 to 6.10 prime 5.60 to 5.75 veals 7.00 to 8.25 sheep receipts light wethers 3.90 to 4.10 choice lambs 5.40 to 5.65 hogs receipts 10 cars heavies 6.50 mediums 6.40 workers 6.30 to 6.35 pigs 5.25 to 6.30
Commodity notes list Wheat, Corn, and Oats prices by grade and track, with freight and wagon quotes. Includes steady and fluctuating prices, milling freight, and multiple car counts for inspections and totals across wheat corn and hay deliveries.
At Union Stock Yards on December 16 cattle receipts reach 4,000 with prime beeves around 5.25, cows and heifers 2.2 to 4.3, hog receipts total 24,000 with prices from 5.70 to 6.60, and sheep 14,000 with lambs 2.75 to 5.65.
East Buffalo New York cattle receipts reach 50 cars with top steers 8.50 to 9.00 and shippers 5.00 to 6.50. Hog receipts 45 cars with mixed 6.00 to 6.25 and heavy 6.35 to 6.40. Sheep and lambs receipts 60 cars with top lambs 5.85 to 6.00 and yearlings 4.40 to 4.73.
Toledo reporting cash and December wheat at 77 a price. December corn at 47 and May at 4 . oats at 34 December and 32 May. rye No 2. cloverseed at 6.60 December 6.75 March. Chicago quotes December wheat 89 cents, May 0. Kept. Corn down about 2 cents. December 55 63 cents, May 43 cents. Oats down a bit. December 1 cents, May around 1 cents. Provisions noted incomplete.
Prices paid by shippers cover meats eggs dairy and produce with details for fowls, turkeys, ducks, geese, oysters, fish, game, hams, bacon, lard, sausage, pork, beef, canned goods, coffee, sugars, cereals, beans, molasses, rice, canned fruits, vegetables, and wholesale items. Includes regional items from Indiana and New York counts, California oranges, lemons, and various freight lot pricing for merchants and merchants wool.
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