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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1902

Page

3

Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy Offered Free Trial Bottles

Readers can obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet by sending their name and address to the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York and noting the Indianapolis Sun. The ad cites kidney liver bladder diabetes and blood issues as benefited by the remedy and asserts a high trial success rate leading to purchases. It warns the remedy acts as a laxative and consumer complaints about whisky or beer side effects are noted. Drugstores stock 50 cent and 1.00 size bottles.

Kidsey David Kennedy Indianaplis Sun Rondout N. Y

Grain dealers discuss prices and freight bias at assembly

The State grain dealers association met in the Board of Trade building to hear a 30 minute address by Pres aniét Eben Wolcott of Wolcott Indiana and held a free discussion. Secretary Sampson denied aims to fix prices and said the group intends to end small dealer discrimination by railroads and to discuss a mutual insurance department as part of the organization. The Edinburg grain company stockholders watched the meeting. Threshing will begin soon with yields seen around 15 bushels per acre.

State Grain Dealers’ Association Board of Trade Presaniét Eben Wolcott Wolcott Ind Edinburg Grain Company Davis Loughery Mutz John E. Bacon Charles Clarke Chicago Sampson Mutual Insurance Department

Kileuea Spouts Fire and Smoke Over Hawaii

From Hilo on the island of Hawaii comes a report of Kileuea erupting with intense fire and smoke. The eruption, from the old crater, has produced no lava flow. flames and a vast smoke plume are visible from sea and land, creating a striking night spectacle unseen in nine years. Captain A. Johnson of the bark Roderick Chu relays the scene.

San Francisco A. Johnson Roderick Chu Hilo Hawaii Kileuea Hila

Passenger’s bet ends in death aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm

Statements from fellow passengers recount Chris t dan Langhemrich of Cleveland died at sea on the Kronprinz Wilhelm after wagering he could drink two quarts of brandy daily during the voyage from Bremen. He lasted two days before dying June 19 from delirium tremens.

New York Christ Dan Langhemrich Cleveland Bremen

Seven Union Firemen Return to Work at Henry Clay Pit

SHAMOKIN Pa June 25 Seven fire men and four pumpmen all union men returned to work at the Henry Clay colliery pumping out water. It is understood they won an eight hour day and a wage increase as demanded.

Shamokin Henry Clay

General Strike Calls for Union Aid to Miners

In Wilkes Barre Pa on June 25 Jasper Clark president of the International union of teamsters urged all national and international labor bodies to support striking anthracite miners with a five cent assessment on every union man. Local charity official M C Bertels reported many families in distress seeking aid amid dire conditions, especially at Lee Park, warning of worsening hunger if relief does not come.

Wilkesbarre Jasper Clark International Union of Teamasters Lee Park

Mayor Opposes Plan For Business Tax Levy

Mayor Bookwalter criticizes Controller Breunig for a proposed tax or fee on merchants and all businesses. He says raise revenue through regular property and income taxes, noting the city’s financial strain. He cites Kansas City and St. Louis as examples of tax systems already yielding income.

Bookwalter Breunig Astic Kansas City St. Louis

Miners Strike Fund Receives $50,000 Donation

A check for $50,000 was received at the National headquarters on Wednesday from district No. 12 Illinois. It is the largest single contribution to the fund and will be sent to West Virginia to support the miners on strike.

National

Harvard Awards Roosevelt Doctor of Laws at Ceremony

Harvard conferred the degree of doctor of laws on President Roosevelt at a Wednesday afternoon ceremony in Boston.

President Roosevelt Boston Harvard Roosevelt

Priceless Chinese Seals Seized in San Francisco

Custom officials at the transport dock seized five imperial jade seals of the Chinese government and ten jade sacred tablets from the imperial temple at Pekin found in Lieut. John B. Schoeffel’s baggage. Two more tablets were found with A. Hesse who returned on the Sherman. Schoeffel bought them for 50 dollars after the capture of Peking. The Chinese government seeks their recovery with large rewards. each tablet records a reign and is exceedingly valuable.

San Francisco Pekin John B. Schoeffel A. Hesse Sherman Schoeffel

Lawyer Wins Case Over Lofty Metaphor In Court

In Chicago on Tuesday Judge Clifford's court heard an appeal by Francis T. Murphy, a slang-using lawyer, challenging a $50 judgment awarded to Dr. Thos. I. Motter for services. Murphy defended himself amid loud oratory while Dr. H. Stevenson questioned the extent of a five minute exam. The jury returned a verdict for Motter.

Chicago Clifford Francis T. Mure Phy Thos. I. Motter Murphy H. Stevenson Motter Dr. Motter

Hogs price drop and Wayne township liquor case

Hogs fell 12 percent to about 7.72 per hundred, a drop since Tuesday. William Norris of a Wayne township roadhouse was fined in criminal court for selling liquor on Sunday after four indictments. he pled not guilty. Two cases settled with $10 and costs each. two others held for advisement with possible fines if violated. Total fines and costs around 108.

William Norris Wayne Township Norris

Bearing Fruit Sanitation Chief Takes Brief Break

Frank Noble city health inspector in charge of cleaning up dirty hotels and restaurants was temporarily removed from that work after inspecting most beating-houses. He plans a second round in five to eight days with arrests if orders are not followed. Noble cited a restaurant owner who supported the closures and praised the cleanliness as good for business.

Frank Noble Noble

Daisy M Brown Sues for Divorce Over Church and Alcohol Abuse

Daisy M Brown files divorce against George Brown alleging he objected to her church membership, restricted her church attendance, and returned home intoxicated while using abusive language toward her and their children.

Daisy M. Brown George

Chicago Rail Labor Ultimatum Threatens General Strike

A labor pact between the National Teamsters Union and the local freight handlers union was announced in Chicago. They demand unions for all freight workers and refuse cross deliveries to nonunion handlers or drivers across every railroad with a Chicago freight house. If not met, a general strike could halt freight movement serving over 30 000 workers and much of industry.

Chicago National Teamsters’ Union Department Stores Teamsters

City to Repair Kentucky avenue Bridge

The street department orders 9000 feet of oak lumber for a new bridge floor as repair work on the Kentucky avenue bridge begins soon.

Kentucky-ave

Americans in London rally as king health news rattles markets

In New York the stock market closed weak after a false report of King Edward's death. Wheat fell while corn firmed. Hogs and sheep prices varied with broad declines in stocks. The Royal health scare sent global markets lower though British constitutional limits and South Africa peace were cited as stabilizing factors. Hocking Valley and Canadian Pacific earnings showed gains in June.

London Hocking Valley Canadian Pacific Edward South Africa

County board fixes assessments for Indianapolis firms list

The county board of review set new assessments for numerous Indianapolis companies and utilities, including Indpls. water Co, Indpls. light and power Co, Indpls. coil Co, and many manufacturers such as Indiana Mfg and Car. Union, Imperial presses, and Kaufman firms. Values range from small manufacturers to large utilities, totaling shifts across multiple sectors.

Fusion stalemate ends with Thompson chosen governor

In Grand Island Nebraska fusion talks collapse after deadlock. W H Thompson Democrat is nominated for governor and Populists back most of the ticket. Bryan declines and Cleveland reorganizers are blamed for wrecking fusion. Pryan delivers speech to unite Democrats and Populists thus settling the race.

Grand Island Neb W. H. Thompson Harrington Smythe Bryan PB Pryan Cleveland Nebraska

Reform School Probe Under Way In Indiana Officials

Governor Durbin visited Jeffersonville as the reform commission investigates convict labor conditions at the reformatory. The inquiry may extend to Plainfield reform school with a return planned for Thursday. Charles Maguire of Union Traction said the delayed freight car is nearly ready and will run into the city after week’s end, though Mayor Bookwalter remains skeptical until he sees it.

Gov. Durbin Jeffersonville Reformatory State House Plainfield Reform School Charles Maguire Union Traction Company Bookwalter

Chicago Grain and Prs. Prices in Wheats and Grains

Chicago June 25 Wheat prices fell about 14 percent with June at 74 4c, July at 74 7 13c, September at 72 4 71c. Corn rose to 2c lower with June at 68c, July 68 4c, September 60 1ec. Oats up 4 4 %c with June 4c, July 42 2 %c, September 22 4 %2c. Provisions 10 15c lower. September pork 18.85 to 18.57 144, lard 10.60 to 10.70, ribs 10.60 to 10.67 34. Butter extras 21 1 44 to 22c, firsts 19 3 2c, seconds 18 18 1 4c, storage 22 2 ic, various cream prices. Cheese Twins 10 10 4c, daisies 10 4 2c, limburger 8c, Young America 10 10 %c, Swiss drum 18 4 lic, brick 9 9 4c. Live poultry chickens 10c, springs 14 15c, heavier 4.00 to 5.50, turkeys 11 12c, geese 4.00 to 6.00, ducks 9 10c. Eggs irregular.

Chicago Java Rio Santos Arlosa Lion Jersey Caracas Dilsworth’s Dominions Columbia Ideal Golden Windsor Ridgewood New Orleans Louisiana Carolina California

Indianapolis Stocks and Bonds Ledger Summary

Listings show Belt common and preferred, various Indianapolis banks and trust firms, street railways and traction equities, utility and telecommunication stocks, and several preferred issues. Notable entities include Indianapolis Gas, Indiana Cold Storage, Union Traction, Citizens’ Street Railway, New Telephone, and Law Building H. P. Wasson. Bonds include Indianapolis Street Railway 4s and New Telephone 2d series.

Indianapolis Street Railway American National Bank Capital National Bank Central Trust Company Columbia National Bank Merchants’ National Bank Marion Trust Company Home Brewing LBS Man Trust Company Light and Power Indianapolis Fire Ins. Co Indiana Trust Company American Central Life Citizens’ Street Railway Union Traction Company Broad Ripple Traction Indianapolis Improvement Law Building H. P. Wasson Indianapolis Gas Company Indianapolis & Eastern Tractio Indianapolis Ind. Guaranty and Title Co Indiana National Bank St. Railway Indiana Cold Storage T. B. Laycock Mfg J. T. Polk Company Atlas Engine Works

New York Stock Market Opens Firmer on London News

The New York stock market began with firmer tones on better London news and improving conditions there. Reading issues stayed firm on miners talks and strike near end, while Amalgamated copper and Missouri Pacific showed mixed moves. Wabash and Colorado fuel rose, with steel stocks up but coppers heavy. overall trading remained narrow with professional activity and steady midafternoon levels.

New York London Amalgamated Copper Boston Canadian Pacific Missouri Pacific Wabash St. Paul Atchison U. S Colorado Edward Reading Colorado Foel U. S. Steel Erie Heading Gould

Will of Spofford E. Tyler Probate Details

The will probated on a Wednesday disposes of a 5000 estate to granddaughter Ethel T. Hutchinson of Indianapolis. 1000 goes to Molly Blakesley of Missouri Valley Iowa 100 to nephew W H Tyler of Chicago and 300 in trust for his son. The remainder goes to Mrs Tyler for life and upon her death to Ethel H Hutchinson or to the Indianapolis orphan asylum and the German Protestant asylum if she dies without issue.

Spofford E. Tyler Ethel T. Hutchinson Indianapolis Molly Blakesley Missouri Valley Iowa W. H. Tyler Chicago Tyler Ethel H. Hutchinson

Chicago Live Stock Market Report at Union Stock Yards

Cattle receipts 18 000 with market higher top 8.40 for cattle. Hogs receipts 37 000 with top price 7.95. Sheep receipts 13 000 with sheep weak and lambs firm. Prices vary by grade and origin across cattle hogs and sheep.

Chicago Union Stockyards Ill Western

For biliousness use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets

An advert promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness. It claims the pills cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and offer a quick permanent cure. Available from all druggists.

Chamberlain

Doing Business In Over 400 Towns On a Capital of 15 Cents

A Sun advertisement explains the value of classified ads in over four hundred towns. Ten words for three days cost fifteen cents. The Sun offers a free ten word ad for a girl.

Indianapolis Union Stockyards cattle and hog markets report

Cattle Wednesday receipts 900 head with variety of classes. Export steers 1,350 to 1,500 pounds average good to prime. butcher steers 1,000 to 1,250 pounds average. Best feeding steers 625 to 700. feeders 1,200 to 1,400 average. Good to prime heifers and cows listed with ranges. bulls and calves also noted. Hogs receipts 6,000 with good to choice heavy and light weights. Sheep receipts 300 with spring lambs and ewes. market ranges for lambs and sheep provided.

Hollenbeck Press Co Indianapolis Journal Newspaper CO Indianapolis Wood Ornamental Refr. Co Ccere Inland Chemical Co BLO Insert Knuckle Co New Interstate Stockyards Co Isgrigg Lumber Co Ine Island Coal Co Ceneeee German Medical Electric Jenny Electric Mfg. Co New Johnson-Woodbridge Co Jordan, Arthur Co Junclaus, W. P Kahn Tailoring Co Kenney, E. J Ane Kiefer, A., Drug Co Kies, A., Lumber Co New Kimber A. S., Shoe Co Kingan Provision Co Kinsey, L. A Cerescere Coal Fire Sioven Merrill Co Pub. Co New Albany Esecareeeee Fcw Elec Police and Dis District Tel Light and Power Co Water Foundry Co Indpis Hominy Mills Indpls Elevator Co Ind. Mfg Union Indpis. Warehouse Co Indplis. Sentinel Co Fancy Grocery Co Electro Plating Co Handle Hardware Live Millinery Co Paint and Color Co Rubber Co Storage and T. Co Specialty Shoe Co Steel Tobacco Works Terra Cotta Co Transfer Co Varnish Co New Lilly & Stalnaker Cere Sun Pub. Co Weston Ind. Title and Guar. Co Indianapolis Union Veecereese Wnseees

East Buffalo Live Stock Trade Report June 26

East Buffalo New York cattle market report notes limited receipts and a dull market. Common, slippery and green grades unchanged. good to prime fat stock described as full.

East Buffalo N. Y

New York Market Prices Report June 25

Mess pork priced at 19.00 to 19.75 dollars per barrel. lard 10.90. butter Creamery 19 to 22 1/2 cents, Elgin 22 1/4 cents. imitation creamery 17 to 20 cents. dairy 10 to 20 cents. cheese large 9 to 10 1/2 cents, small 9 to 9 1/2 cents, part skimmed 4 7 1/4 cents, full 24 1/4 to 8 1/4 cents. Eggs listed as lace. Tallow 6 1/2 cents. Dressed poultry turkeys 20 cents, chickens 7 to 11 1/2 cents, fowls 8 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents, ducks 9 1/2 to 11 1/2 cents.

New York Elgin

Market Grain Prices and Car Inspections Report

Wheat and corn quotes show mixed prices with No. 2 red wheat steady near 7614c and No. 2 white corn around 654c to 6544c. Oats and hay also listed with No. 2 white oats at 41 to 47c and No. 1 timothy hay at 12.75 to 13.2 dollars. Inspections record multiple car totals for each grain category, including 4 cars of wheat and 15 cars of corn.

Timothy Hay

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Report From June 25

Cattle receipts 608 with 730 shipments and steady tone. Good to medium and common weak. Hogs receipts 236 with dull trade. prices down 5 to 10 cents from open, with pigs firm and good to choice hogs at 7.60 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 5382 with 4578 shipments. lambs active and steady for top grades, lower for medium and common, extra 6.60 to 6.70.

Cincinnati

Grocery Price List Highlights Broad Range of Farm and Fish

A dense price list shows old turkeys and poultry at 6 to 15 cents a pound, assorted produce from cabbage to oranges with several varieties and prices, canned goods and spices, coffee and sugars with varied grades, plus meats and seafood prices. The listing includes drugs, coal and coke rates, and packer names like Kingan & Co set within the catalog.

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Clark M. C. Bertels United Charities Sary Heck Illinois Court House Grocery CO Columbia River Alc Kingan EH. Wash. St S. Mer. St Wa. Ave W. Wash. St Mass. Ave N. Ala. St LAWS Ture Peking Lawyer Roadhouse Daisy Brown Meyer & Kiser Washington the County Board of Review W. HH. Thompson Reform Indianapolis Securities Rhe Will of Spofford E. Tyler City Grain Market Astraight Valencia Texas Tennessee Stea Kingan & Co Indiana Lée Seevetesenes Raymona Wilmlrede Ohio
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