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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
3
Mr. Wilson says donations meet strikers' needs and that additional assessments will come after August 4 or 5, with payments aligned to semi monthly wages. He notes some funds may be advanced from locals and mocks press sympathy for operators as anthracite demand wanes.
The Sun notes a delay in Martindale avenue extension as Atlas engine works changes a switch grade. City officials and attorney Nathan Morris pressed Atlas and the street car company to speed up the project, with plans to finalize in a few days.
Dr. Philip Marvel reports Charles M. Schwab only slightly ill and able to be about, with a week of rest planned as doctors cite business stress for the temporary breakdown. Miners seek habeas corpus release for seven jailed in the Mother Jones case, with Secretary Wilson saying papers are being prepared for Tuesday.
Indianapolis singer Miss Marguerite Lemon performed a solo at the marriage of Miss Sarah Van Rien Rover Collier in St Marys Catholic Church Newport Rhode Island. The ceremony was one of the most notable summer events in New York society.
At a religious fete in Savignano, Pugna province, fireworks exploded on Sunday killing two people and injuring many others. The incident occurred during the celebration and authorities are assessing the scene.
John W. Grayson aged 61 of Madison died suddenly. Arthur C. Bosworth died at Fowler. John W. Little, a prominent Muncie resident, also passed away. Other deaths include Col. H. E. Wells of French Lick, Dr. Nelson D. Clouser, Samuel Miller of Hartford City, and Joah A. Stout of Greensburg.
County officials heatedly debate whether Center township should have four or five justices of the peace. Two of three county commissioners oppose five, one favors it, and private talks hint mood could shift before a vote. An extra justice would raise township expenses by about two to three thousand dollars annually.
Col John F. Lord known as the recluse of Rio Mountain was buried in Port Jervis on Monday. His son Edward A. Lord, a wealthy retired banker, was the only mourner. Lord lived in a cabin on Rio Mountain for 30 years and kept no company but his books. He and his brother built the Delaware and Hudson railroad. Russell Lord was chief engineer for 30 years and father of the widow of President Benjamin Harrison.
New York July 28 A five member committee of the Retail coal dealers association plans a Tuesday meeting to prepare a circular announcing a new price schedule raising anthracite to 9.50 or 10 a ton during the coming week for all coal sizes.
Papers in the Consul-general Bragg case lie before the president. Bragg is expected to be relieved for criticizing the Cubans in a letter to his wife, but the president may opt for a transfer rather than dismissal.
George Plum, a Headway cigar dealer in New York, received a dollar bill bearing a warning from a stranger. The note reads that the bearer has $10,000 left by an uncle and urges young men to avoid drink, claiming alcohol ruined the writer and hoping the dollar's fate differs from the writer's.
The city admits its milk standard of 3.6 butter fat may be weak. The dairyman Joseph Flack's case was dismissed as his lawyers challenged the law. A state case is filed, and a new ordinance setting three parts butter fat is under review for council approval.
James Settle of seven miles south of Nashville saved his wife from a burning home when timbers collapsed on the house on Sunday. He carried her to safety as flames enveloped the building and his clothing caught fire. he tore away the burning fabric while she shrieked in fear.
Liverpool reports quote the White Star Line manager calling claims of a deadlock in transferring the line to the Morgan combine entirely baseless. The denial deflates market chatter and confirms ongoing discussions regarding ownership.
Pittsburg July 28 Signor Marconi wireless telegraph inventor decorated with the order of St Anne by the czar for his contributions to science and communications.
New York reports the conclusion of the case of Mrs Mary Meade who strangled her three children and attempted to kill her infant. The Homeopathic hospital daybook records her death from poison and grief, noting that she cried out for her children at midnight and died shortly after.
Shelbyville swine breeders host Aug 7 age an off note. New Castle reports $1 435 000 in new industries in nine months. George Tracy 23 Greenfield jailed for slot machine play. Several towns declared dry by Good Citizens League. Vincennes couple wed secretly after elopement. Hagerstown girls prepare Rathbone sisters benefit show. Fortville robbery noted. Dr T Henry Davis Richmond health officer warns of next winter's smallpox epidemic. Terre Haute fair hosts nine brass bands from Pennsylvania railroad workers. Webb Chandlee Richmond Gamewell fire alarm listed.
Mayor Bookwalter defends funding plans as citizens protest the Fall Creek Boulevard project costing $100,000. He says the city will not issue bonds to repair bridges and that improvements for the South-side will follow when current tax revenues allow.
George Hitz of Fletcher avenue and Cedar street seeks city council action on gas meters. He visited 120 residents in areas near Fletcher and South streets. twelve refused to sign, 27 favored ten cents per thousand, two backed twelve and a half, 70 supported full rate, seven supported twenty cents, two backed a fractional cent rate. Councilman McFarland signed and will present the petition.
In Parkersburg West Virginia Judge Jackson released Bernard Rice a strike leader after 60 days for contempt due to Rice and his wife’s illness He was required to promise not to violate the injunction again
A compiled list shows numerous births with addresses and parents, followed by deaths with ages and causes such as sepsis, apoplexy, and heart disease. The section ends with a marriage entry: Tynas Turk and Maria Pushner.
Livestock receipts list varied cattle hog and sheep prices with ranges for steers heifers veals cows and bulls. Hogs and sheep show multiple weight classes and values. New York Stock Market opens strong then softens with notable moves in Norfolk & Western Union Pacific and Sugar. Rock Island declines while industrials stay weak and money remains easy.
Chicago dairy and poultry prices listed for July 28 show Butter Creamery extra at 20c, firsts 19%4c, Seconds 18%4c. Eggs Cheese discounts and various cheeses priced from 8% to 14%4c. Poultry live chickens at 12c, springs 13c, turkeys 10-12c, geese 4.00-6.00, ducks 9-10c.
List of property improvements and valuations by multiple owners in Parma area. Includes Cora Hencher 1618 Union street frame dwelling valued 2045, Martin and Streibeck 20 South West street shed 350, and others with frame dwellings barns sheds cottages and repairs ranging from 50 to 2800 dollars.
Cut this out and take it to your Drue Store and get a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The best physic. They also correct disorders of the stomach. Price 2% cents.
Grain market notes list wheat corn and oats prices for various grades with bids per bushel and July figures. Inspections show car counts by grade including No 2 red No 3 red and No 4 red for wheat and multiple white and mixed corn grades with totals for the day. Hay prices for timothy are given and overall car totals are provided.
East Buffalo New York July 28 cattle receipts 190 cars market active steady to strong for good fat stock dull for common. Best steers 7.60 7.75 8.25, cows 3.75 5.60, bulls dull, stockers dull. Hogs receipts 70 cars market active 10c higher best yorkers 7.95 8.00, mixed packers 8.00, roughs 6.75 7.00, stags 5.196.20. Sheep and lambs receipts 26 cars market steady for lambs tops 6.40, ewes 3.60 4.25, yearlings 6.0 6.4.
Cattle receipts 7000 including 5500 Texans with market steady to lower. Native steers 3.30 to 8.00, Texas and Indian steers 3.16 to 4.25, Texas cows 2.60 to 3.00, stockers 2.20 to 4.99, bulls 2.10 to 5.00, calves 3.25 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 1000, market strong. bulk 7.35 to 7.60, heavy 7.57 to 7.75, packers 7.30 to 7.55, sows 7.50 to 7.90. Sheep receipts 3000, market steady. muttons 3.60 to 4.75, lambs 4.60 to 6.35, wethers 3.50 to 4.80, ewes 3.55 to 4.75.
Cattle receipts 1733 dull and lower with shippers paying 6.27 to 7.25 for good to choice steers and extras 6.25 to 6.50 calves slow at 6.85. Hogs receipts 1391 active and strong with packers paying 7.90 to 7.95 for good to choice and 7.63 to 8.23 for mixed. Sheep receipts 4196 slow with extras 4.05 to 4.10 and lambs 4.30 to 5.40.
Cattle receipts reach 17 000 with steady markets. Good to prime steers fetch 7.85 to 8.79, cows 1.50 to 5.50, canners 1.50 to 2.50, Texans 21.06 cents. Hog receipts 25 000 steady to higher with light 6.75 to 7.20, heavy 7.70 to 8.05, pigs 7.50 to 7.95. Sheep receipts 25 with natives 4.00 to 4.50 and westerns 2.50 to 4.30. western lambs 3.50 to 6.01.
Chicago July 28 Wheat prices fall four and a half cents with July at 4 1/4, September 7 18?c. Corn drops two cents July 62 1/4 and September 58 3/4 c. Oats down 4 1/2 to 60 1/2 for July and 32 3/4 for September. Provisions ease with September pork around 1.17 and lard near 10.72.
Danville Indiana July 28 The preliminary hearing for Peter Davis charged with the murder of Samuel Fletcher near the Center Valley school house finished Monday. The case left observers convinced Davis will be discharged after evidence showed Fletcher stabbed Davis following a quarrel.
The list shows rolled oats oats price 6.73 and 7.25, beans, molasses, rice, canned goods, oysters, lobsters, berries, tomatoes, hams bacon pork and lard, alcohol, soap, and solvents with assorted weights and per unit costs. Names include Kingan & Co and Raymond Winifrede Kanawha.
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