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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
3
Thousands attended Jeffersonville Indiana’s centennial celebration on Monday. The city was crowded with noon whistles, bells, and cannon. A vast parade unfolded followed by speeches by Frank B. Burke Col J G Keigwin C L Jewett and J G Howard at the courthouse park.
The fifteenth annual Indiana Christian Endeavor Union convention will attract 1000 to 2000 attendees to Indianapolis. Hosts plan decorations in blue and white, with out of town visitors wearing blue badges and local Endeavorers in white. Extensive preparations include registration at Starr piano company, housing arrangements, committees for reception, decorations, and junior activities, plus noon factory meetings and multiple sessions across Tomlinson Hall and Meridian Street M E Church. Rev. C K Eberman of Boston will speak, with Burris Jenkins delivering the keynote.
Gen Andy Burke, a 40 year army veteran, arrived on the Sherman from Manila and urged selling the Philippine islands to Japan as the only solution. He argues the U S could keep coaling stations and trade allies while avoiding costs. Officers aboard the Sherman back the report that Gen Jacob H. Smith has been acquitted. Smith travels to the United States on the transport Logan.
General Lord Kitchener arrived in Cape Town en route to England and received a large ovation. He praised Irish regiments for their loyalty to the king and country and thanked the Irish public for their support as the crowd cheered enthusiastically.
Paris June 23. Paul de Roulede the political agitator plans to acquire American citizenship and reside in New York. He will represent the Franco-Canadian steamship line, a venture about to be created, an offer extended via Duc de Valenciay Perigord, Levi P. Morton’s son-in-law.
A ten round boxing match is announced at the Cleveland club next Friday night with Kid Blackburn of Indianapolis facing Kid Ash of Cincinnati. The Kentucky Rosebud plans a late push to outshine the Kentucky Kid, and a prize battle is also advertised as an attraction.
Madison Indiana June 23 The carnival closed Saturday night with the marriage of Austin J. Adams and Vera Leona Hinkle of Indianapolis They received nearly enough goods to fill a freight car.
Fire chief Edward Crocker, the youngest NYFD head, marks his eighteenth anniversary with the department. He joined as a fireman in 1884 earning $800, quickly rising to assistant foreman, foreman, battalion chief, and finally chief in 1894 succeeding Hugh Bonner.
Henry Alll mire, 32, a glassworker, drowned Sunday while catching frogs in Hinkie creek near Atlanta. Companions tried to rescue him but failed. A widow and six children face destitute circumstances.
London on June 23 reports Capt. Freeman of the British steamer Roddam who fled St Pierre harbor during Mount Pelee eruption was awarded a silver medal by Lloyds. Chair man Luscombe delivered the presentation to a rousing ovation.
In Marion Indiana on June 23 Charles Drinkworth age 13 was struck on the head by a rock thrown by Fred Lynn while attempting to separate two fighting boys. The incident occurred as tensions escalated between the youths.
London crowds pour into the city as the royal procession route is readied. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra enter semi state and are hailed at Paddington before a march to Buckingham Palace. Attending dignitaries include Prince Henry of Prussia and Grand Duke Michael of Prussia alongside Chinese and Indian troops and continental envoys.
Portland Indiana report states Charles Shepherd who killed his wife at Red Key was sentenced to life in prison. It marks the county’s first murder conviction. Shepherd attempted suicide after the killing but was saved by doctors.
In LaPorte Indiana on June 23 thieves struck twelve houses during Rob inson's circus stop securing money silverware and jewelry valued at several hundred dollars.
Brainerd Minnesota reports Harvey Zimmer of Hammond Indiana died from injuries sustained in Friday’s Northern Pacific collision. The accident occurred near Brainerd and details remain limited. Zimmer previously survived the initial crash but succumbed to its effects.
In Union City Indiana on Sunday June 21 Benjamin McClinnick who was deaf mute was struck and killed by a train. The accident occurred near the railroad crossing and involved no other persons. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
In Cabin Hollow near Middleboro, Kentucky, a feud between rival moonshine operators left Henry and James Shackelford dead and Smith Overton fatally wounded. Jake Hopper and Henry Miller owned nearby saloons. Hopper’s group is blamed for the violence. No arrests yet, with further trouble anticipated.
Kansas reporters note a rare clear Sunday as wheat finally matures after frequent rains. Binders and headers operate at full tilt from south to north, stacking and cutting with strong yields anticipated despite prior delays. A labor shift brings in workers from Kansas City to fill harvest needs at about $1.50 daily.
Birth announcements list numerous families and addresses with newborns, including boys, girls, and twins. The record also notes infant illnesses and causes such as cholera infantum marasmus and pneumonia, plus a coroner verdict on a death by self-inflicted action.
A group led by Minnesota governors and U S bankers will visit Winnipeg for coronation day celebrations. After public functions they plan to travel into Canada’s interior to promote colonization of millions of acres.
London reports mockery over Chauncey M Depew who avoided the coronation by claiming not to wear knickerbockers. The king allows frock coats to the abbey ceremony and Depew may have avoided attendance due to not receiving an invitation.
Unfavorable bank statement checks advance and unsettled market. Roosevelt to send no Cuban reciprocity treaty to Senate. Berlin bullish on Canadian Pacific. Chicago and Eastern Illinois earn about 10 percent on common. Pig iron production large. copper up with rising production and moderate demand. Labor famine reported in winter wheat belt. New York stocks opened uncertain with no London lead. Hard money expected to offset exchange gains. Copper dull. Heinz and Amalgamated dispute persists. U S Steel orders weak. anthracites strong. Illinois Central down 5 percent. Colorado fuel slips on dividend rumors. General Electric weak on small sales. Noon quotes include Missouri Pacific 108% and Amalgamated copper 65 percent. Fresh pork and dairy prices noted. meats steady to higher.
A fragmented list of Indianapolis securities and stocks including street railway bonds and trusts such as Indianapolis Street Railway 48 and 364, Citizens' Street Railways 10 percent, Union Traction 5s, Broad Ripple 6s, Indianapolis Gas Company stock, Indiana Cold Storage, and multiple banks and insurers with varying denominations and percentages. the scattered OCR also mentions Atlas Engine Works and local firms with preferred stock notes.
Cattle receipts reach 16 000 with ranges from 4 75 to 8 40 for poor to fancy plus stockers and feeders at 2 75 to 5 40 and cows to 5 85 Heifers 2 40 to 6 60 canners 1 60 to 2 80 bulls 1 60 to 2 80 Texas steers 4 50 to 6 60 Hogs receipts 37 000 with prices 7 00 to 7 75 and pigs 4 50 to 7 10 Sheep receipts 20 000 native sheep 4 25 to 4 50 western 2 00 to 4 50 native lambs 5 00 to 7 00 western 4 75 to 7 25
Cattle receipts 115 head with price ranges from 5.40 to 7.00 for extras and 6.25 to 6.35 for extra calves. Hogs receipts 959 with select prices 7.60 and good to choice 7.50 to 7.60, mixed packers 7.15 to 7.40. Sheep receipts 3,239 with extras at 4.00 and extra lambs 6.50 to 6.65.
The report lists prices for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay with grade distinctions and percentages, along with inspection tallies. It notes varying bids for No 2 red wheat and mixed corn categories, and provides car counts for inspections across wheat corn hay rye categories.
James Higgins will be tried in Tipton Indiana on charges as a member of the trio who assaulted Rachael White near Kempton on January 8 1902. Higgins was arrested in Montana and brought back. Harry Gossard and Joseph Stroup remain at large. Gossard and Stroup allegedly rode with White as she was seized dragged from the buggy and repeatedly attacked before the trio left her on the highway.
Attor ney C. E. Davis of Bloomfield was nominated by Bloomington Democrats for state senator representing Monroe Brown and Greene counties.
G W Kimmel of Tipton Indiana pleaded guilty to forging his father’s name to a $400 note and obtaining the money from a bank. Judge Mount sentenced him to an indeterminate term.
G E Granger of 5777 Dewey ave files for a house permit. A M Gillette of 511 N Silinoia st seeks a barn permit. P Smith at N New Jersey st near Thirteenth st applies for a house permit valued at 4000 dollars. Wm T Cochrane 324 Hamilton ave requests a house permit for 2800 dollars. M L Ashley 1208 Ashland ave applies for Tee pairs valued at 100 pounds.
BEDFORD Indiana June 23 Thomas L Hacker 35 was perhaps fatally injured by a train Sunday He formerly lived in Indianapolis but later resided at Mitchell.
In Logansport Indiana on June 23 the Elks carnival raised about 3000 dollars after a week of events. Only one accident was reported a boy stepped on by a camel during the carnival proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy. Phrases mention energy loss headaches stomach issues and torpid liver with a casual sales tone typical of old advertisements. No clear event or person is identifiable.
Receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep at the Indianapolis Union Stockyards. Good to prime export steers range 1 350 to 1 500 lbs average, with other grades listed. Hogs receipts 1 000 shipments with heavy and light weight categories and price ranges. Spring lambs yearlings and sheep priced per 300 lbs or per head as noted.
Chicago grain and provisions report shows wheat up six to seven cents on June contracts with gains across months. Corn moves between 66 and 67 cents for July and 58 to 59 cents for September. Oats rise four to five cents with July at 40 to 41 cents. Provisions list September pork at 18.25 to 18.50 dollars, lard 10.60 to 10.75, ribs 10.70 to 10.82. Butter and cheese prices mixed, eggs at 15 cents.
East Buffalo market figures show cattle receipts at 175 cars with price ranges from 5.00 to 8.00 for different grades. Hogs receipts reach 101 cars with prices mainly between 7.00 and 7.90. Sheep and lambs receipts total 2 cars with top lambs around 9.76 to 7.00 and best sheep near 4.09 to 4.50.
The listing details current market rates for hens and turkeys, ducks and geese, eggs and cheese, hides and tallow, flour and bran, fruits and vegetables, oysters fish and game, canned goods, coffee and sugars, roots and vegetables, and various meats and condiments. It quotes per unit prices for items such as fresh eggs at 18 cents, old turkeys at 9 cents, New York full cream cheese at 22 cents, green hides at 7 ½ cents, butter at 5 cents, and a wide range of produce including oranges, lemons, butter, limes, and watermelon. Additional categories cover groceries, can goods, and chemical items with assorted price points.
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