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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
3
John R. Floyd, 15, of Washington Indiana, died at St Vincent's hospital after a skull fracture from a cherry tree limb that struck him while he gathered fruit. A Pentecost Tabernacle collection totaled 6199.55 with many members giving jewelry and valuables.
Reports from Aldershot England on June 16 describe growing belief that King Edward's illness is serious. Royal color presentation and a rain soaked review occurred as doctors monitor symptoms amid foul weather and extensive public appearances.
Fort Worth Texas June 1 The drought over north and central Texas grows alarmingly hot winds burn crops and threaten a total corn failure. Taylor town held a mass meeting with prayers for rain as hundreds of cattle are shipped out and many die from lack of water.
In Newark New Jersey on June 14 Vice Chancellor Emery granted a permanent injunction restraining United States Steel Corporation from converting 200 million dollars of its preferred stock into bonds. Counsel for the defendant announced an appeal. In Kansas City Missouri cattle and hog market receipts and prices were reported for June 16 with varied ranges for steers cows hogs and lambs among others.
London reports Julie Opp, a well known actress, has secured a divorce from her husband Robert Lorraine on the ground of his misconduct in New York.
Vancouver B C June 16 The steamer Dolphin from Skagway arrived with 500000 dollars worth of bullion consigned to the Canadian Bank of Commerce Burdock Blood Regulates the stomach and bowels.
Report notes the possibility of postponing the coronation is under discussion. Authorities weigh timing and ceremonial plans amid uncertain conditions impacting the event and attendees.
King Edward, greatly improved, left the royal pavilion for Windsor in an automobile with Queen Alexandra. The public apprehension eased as the king’s reported indisposition appeared less serious, and the move was seen as reassurance. Motoring from Aldershot, the leaders sought to show calm to the nation.
A clay bank washout on the Central Vermont line near Middlesex Vermont at midnight derailed a southbound freight. Four crew members were killed: engineer George Garry fireman Jas Ferguson conductor Francis Clark and brakeman George F Rounds. Brakeman Henry Larry survived with broken legs and crawled to the station to raise the alarm.
A dense price sheet lists various cattle categories with weights from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds and prices per hundredweight, including good to prime steers and cows, feeders, veals, bulls, heifers, and hogs. Also shows sheep categories with yearlings and lambs, plus stocker and feed lot notes and per 100 animals pricing.
The fragment asks about what a bad taste in your mouth reminds you of and suggests it indicates the stomach is in a bad condition. The text presents as incomplete dialogue about health signals and bodily symptoms.
Closing exercises for St Patrick’s boys’ school occur Thursday night at 7 30 while St Patrick’s academy holds its ceremony Friday night. The events mark year end activities for both institutions with planned performances and speeches.
The Sun reports stocks rose last week with no major change in the overall market condition. Crop prospects are strong with record corn acreage and solid grain outlook. Coal strike conditions persist with no notable worker action, while insiders expect St. Paul dividends unlikely to rise and Union Pacific earnings around 14 percent. Washington says Roosevelt will not intervene in the coal war as violence grows in the anthracite regions.
A fragmented OCR styled ledger lists multiple Indianapolis financial entities and stocks including American National Bank, Central Trust, Columbia National Bank, Merchants National Bank, Indiana National Bank, Union Trust, Marion Trust, and Indianapolis Gas Company. It references preferred and common stocks, bonds, and interest details with scattered figures and company names across the city’s financial landscape.
Chicago grain markets show higher futures with wheat lead advancing into July and September contracts. Corn and oats follow with modest gains and slight shifts in July and September positions. Provisions list July pork at 17.52 and lard at 10.20 to 10.27, with butter and country rolls noted in the table.
Cattle receipts reach 20 000 with ranges from good to choice at 6 50 to 7 40 and Texas steers at 4 50 to 6 85. Hogs receipts 49 000 with prices for light red 7 00 to 7 35 and heavy 7 15 to 7 56. Sheep receipts 13 000 native and western stock at 4 00 to 5 50, native lambs 5 00 to 6 75 and western lambs 4 75 to 8 60.
New York reports western railroad operators Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific active with a stronger stance while United States Steel insiders appear more aggressive. Anthracite stocks steady, American Car and Foundry strong though pressed steel car sales pressuring prices. American Smelting strength. American Bicycle up on rumored change of control. Bonds steady with noon quotes and total volume at 212,800 shares.
New York market notes show Mess pork at 18.60 to 19.25 per unit and lard at 310.50. Butter and creamery prices listed for Creamery, Elgin, and Imitation creamery brands appear as IMR airy. details indicate varied dairy product quotes across the city.
Wheat steady with No. 2 red quoted around 761 to 764 cents and several variations. oats steady with No. 2 white around 60 to 64 cents. corn across multiple grades from No. 2 white to No. 4 mixed posted near 60 to 68 cents. Inspections show varied car totals. Cincinnati cattle receipts rise with shippers paying 5.50 to 6.50. hogs steady to firm with select between 7.35 and 7.40. sheep trade higher with spring lambs 6.50 to 6.75.
Prices paid by shippers for hens and old turkey hens, ducks, geese, and fresh eyes. Cheese and butter quotes for New York full cream, Swiss, and brick varieties. Hides and tallow rates by grade. Flour and starch prices for patent and straight winter, spring, and low grades. Fruits and vegetables including strawberries per crate and cabbage per crate. lettuce described as tailed.
A crowded catalog of produce and groceries with prices per box, per bushel, or per crate. Items include oranges, lemons, potatoes, green onions, radishes, beans, wax, peas, onions, kale, tomatoes, oysters, fish, clams, shrimp, coffee, sugars, molasses, rice, lard, bacon, sausage, and drugs with price ranges and brand or origin notes. Named places and products suggest a market circular snippet from a late 19th or early 20th century paper.
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