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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
2
A cautionary note warns users of Rough on Rats to avoid placing doses at rat entry points. It describes improper mixing with foods such as butter and fish leavings to entice rats. It also advises removing other foods and changing bait to prevent rats from feeding elsewhere.
In Chicago on July 16 the Freight handlers' union voted to return to work and seek best terms with railroad managers. The strike is effectively ended after the federation of labor declined to endorse it. Several hundred men resumed duties and most expect to be back by Thursday. Freight moved in small lots to Michigan Central Illinois Central Lake Shore and other depots, while some drivers insisted on nonunion unloading. Rates agreed at 17 cents per hour for truckmen amid pressure from union committees.
Boston July 16 Ex Gov Geo Boutwell says he will not vote for a Republican president who supports imperialism and will aligns with Democrats on anti imperialism He was invited to attend the New England Democratic League meeting at Nantasket Beach on July 4 and his name appeared among national Democrats His declaration signals a break from the Republican party and its stance.
The National Building Trades Council notified New York unions affiliated with it on Tuesday that it has adopted a metal union label to be used on all buildings built by union mechanics connected with the council.
A fire partially destroyed the Ridgeland powerhouse of the Consolidated traction company at Ridgeland Avenue and Lake Street in Chicago. Loss estimated at 125000 dollars. Fire occurred Wednesday morning.
A violent cyclone swept Emerado Thompson in Grand Forks County and Borup in Norman County causing widespread destruction. Reports feared many dead, with Kept lines down, towns wiped out, and grain losses in Fargo, as storms spread from Lake of the Woods region southeastward.
The Indianapolis YMCA camp began at Lake Wawasee Indiana with twenty campers and more expected. The camp near the Wawasee Inn is named Camp Carey in honor of President John Carey. Host J K Lily provided a swimming pier four rowboats and season steamer Wawasee tickets.
William Briggs charged with Ed Wallace's murder was arrested in Wyckliffe Kentucky and will be returned to New Castle Indiana. Both men were members of Buckskin Bill's company.
Norman William Guthrie, head of the Cincinnati conference on arts and literature, argued in Chicago that being gay first leads to abandoning alcohol. He claimed Americans lack gaiety, causing heavy drinking, and urged a shift toward joy before temperance.
News from Wash shows Harry Tracy dined Sunday with Morris Garner near Boise Creek. Garner hid the meeting fearing danger. Tracy then forced Luther Garner to shave his beard and took a pair of trousers before vanishing.
Pittsburg July 16 Judge J W Over approved Dr W C Browning of Philadelphia for attending the late C L Magee of Pittsburg. The award totals $29,239.25 from a claim originally filed at 350,000 of which 190,070 was for professional services.
George W Smith and Myra Smith at 605 Blake Avenue welcome a girl. A and Margaret Hill at 1510 S East Street welcome a girl. E and Annie Irene Himes at 11 S Dearborn Street welcome a girl. Louis and Little at 2304 Shelby Street welcome a boy. Morris and Sadie Clark at 833 Washington Street welcome a bo y. Anthony and Mary Steel at 411 Stevens Place welcome a boy. Marion and Nora Bailey at 410 Albert Street, John C and Tillie Drage at 224 S State Street welcome a girl. Frank I and Emma Griffiths at 918 Buchanan Street welcome a boy. Louis and Maggie Fredricks at 121 W McCarty Street welcome a girl. Sidney and Julia Martin at 1829 Peck Street welcoming a child.
Madison July 16 Gov Lafollette led the Republican state convention in nominating a full state ticket with strong expectation he will be renominated. The gathering in Madison chose candidates to run under his leadership.
Indianapolis Union Stockyards reports Wednesday cattle receipts of 600 and shipments. price ranges for export and feeder cattle, calves, and hogs listed. New York stock market firmer on July corn deal end, steel and copper gains, notable strength in United States Steel and Chicago and Alton. Noon prices show mixed gains across major issues with 380,500 shares traded.
A crash on Wentworth avenue in Chicago left two heavily loaded electric cars overturned and many passengers hurt two seriously Samuel Montgomery and Mamie Berz sustained broken bones and internal injuries with possible fatalities.
Andrew J. McIntosh testified Judge Stubbs counted 89 patrons entering Phil Schwartz’s saloon on Sunday. Police noted a man drinking as officers arrived. Schwartz was fined $10 plus costs for Sunday liquor sale with appeal proceeding incriminal court.
A municipal record lists Henry Kistner aged 7 of Davis street with mitral insufficiency Eddie Torbett 14 of Thirteenth street tetanus Sylvia Phillips 2 months city bron chitis John Prior 57 N Illinois street apoplexy Emeline Bridges 71 Arsenal avenue spinal sclerosis Catherine Miller 88 Columbia avenue senility Frederick Moore 3 months city cholera infantum Margaret Basler 50 W Tenth street consumption
Chris Zinnwalt and Katie Simpson. Chas E Hoffner and Katie Freese. George Rottel and Tracy Laux. John M Richter and Margaret Fo ley. Otto Irgang and Clara L Schwartz. Leonard Wahlstrom and Ursula Daggett. Virgil Fultz and Harriet Kirby.
Clinton Odler and others file permits for frame cottages and houses across streets such as Illinois, Yandes, Oak, Locke, California, Vermont Michigan, and Meridian. Amounts include 21 800 for a frame house, 4 000 for brick work, and multiple sums for repairs, additions, and remodeling. Names appear with addresses on 19th and 20th century street formats.
Frank J. Holmes obtained $900 at the Corn Exchange Bank by presenting a forged note in the name of Mrs. R. T. Crane. Detectives say the gang stole at least $20,000, with up to $40,000 in counterfeit paper. The group includes three men and two women.
The German mutual fire insurance company elected directors Tuesday night including Albert Krull Henry Prange Henry Klanker Otto Wagner Louis Muir William Haueigen and Philip Rap. Miss Charlotte Dinkinder was elected secretary. The annual report shows assets 328604.89 liabilities none total receipts 87206.92 expenditures 50680.43 insurance in force 4077076.36 with 4089 policies and 2197 members. Losses paid since organization total 63909.34.
In Malone New York on July 16 firemen on mogul engines began a strike after pay checks showed only 1.50 a day instead of the promised 2.00. Several trains were tied up as a result.
In Fort Wayne on July 16 authorities report $2 100 in cash found in an old trunk after the death of Mrs Elizabeth O Leary who had lived with two feeble minded persons for over fifty years. Also found were bills of exchange on a Liverpool firm for 25 000 likely worthless as the firm has been out of business for years.
Chicago market notes show wheat mixing with declines and July lows, corn edging higher to steady, oats up slightly, and soy through a narrow range. Pork and lard hold near last quotes as butter and cheese rise modestly. poultry and eggs list small varies across grades and configurations.
New York prices list pork at 19.50 to 20.00 per hundredweight and lard at 11.70. Butter and cheese quotes show multiple brands and varieties with small cent differences. Poultry prices cover turkeys, chicks, fowls, ducks and geese with varying per pound rates.
Representatives of Catholic organizations met at the Occidental Tuesday to arrange a special train to Lebanon Sunday for the church dedication. A 60 cent round trip rate is set, with departures from Union Station at 8 30 a m and return at 6 p m.
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports July 16 cattle receipts 13 500 strong higher prices for choice to fancy 7 75 to 8 70 good to prime 4 75 to 6 50 stockers and feeders 2 50 to 5 25 cows 1 50 to 6 00 heifers 2 50 to 6 30 canners 2 50 to 3 00 bulls 2 40 to 5 50 hog receipts 23 000 light 6 90 to 7 70 rough 7 25 to 7 70 mixed 7 30 to 8 00 heavy 7 80 to 8 20 pies 4 50 to 7 25 sheep receipts 12 000 natives 3 75 to 4 50 westerns 3 50 to 4 50 native lambs 0 50 to 6 50 western 3 60 to 6 25
Cattle receipts 612, market steady. Shippers 6.50 to 7.00 for good to choice, extras 6.59 to 7.25. Hog receipts 1,750, selects 8.00, good to choice 7.90 to 8.00, mixed packers 7.50 to 8.75. Sheep receipts 301, market steady, extra 3.75 to 3.85, extra lambs 6.50 to 6.70.
New York report states Detective John J. Sheridan of Long Island City was killed by burglars at Jackson avenue and Henryvat Dutchkills after surprising the men as they attempted a daytime theft. Two suspects, Michael Carr and Frank Donnelly, are under arrest.
Venice architect Prof. Wagner claims almost all of Venice will be destroyed as the subsoil has deteriorated and piles and pillars are rotten and liable to fail under pressure.
T W Robinson Justice of the Peace Loomis Michigan commends Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets noting they correct stomach disorders regulate the liver and bowels and are easy to take. The endorsement highlights pleasant taste and effective relief.
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts around 8000 with native steers and heifers priced from 1.65 to 5.00, hog receipts about 7000 with bulk trades near 7.80 to 8.02, and sheep receipts around 4000 with lambs running 4.50 to 6.35 and muttons 3.30 to 4.30. Prices vary by grade and weight across categories including bulls calves and range wethers.
Market notes show wheat prices steady to mixed with No 2 red at 7 cents? No 3 red 684 104 per cwt and July 72 percent. Corn prices range No 2 white 664c and mixed varieties 60 64 percent with various small lots. Hay values firm with No 1 timothy at 13.25 to 13.75. Inspections list 56 wheat cars and 26 corn cars among others, with several grades unmerchantable or no established grade.
East Buffalo New York July 16 market dull and unchanged for cattle receipts light. Hogs receipts 18 carlots with values for Yorkers 7.80 to 7.90, pigs 7.90, mixed packers 7.90 to 8.00, mediums and heavy 8.00 to 9.5, roughs 7.90 to 7.20, tag 6.00 to 8.10.
A dense price listing covers flour, bran, produce, canned goods, coffee, sugars, oils, spices, and meat products with per unit and per case rates. It includes regional items like Bermuda onions, Texas tomatoes, and New Orleans molasses, plus varied coffee grades and brand names. A concluding note promotes SUN classified ads for small-town advertising.
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