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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
2
Indianapolis street railway motormen and conductors receive a one cent per hour wage raise. The new rate is 18 cents an hour, affecting about 600 employees and adding roughly 20 thousand dollars yearly to the payroll. Company officials cite McGowan’s prior pledge and a firmer footing as context for the raise.
Albany June 30. It is reported Grover Cleveland has agreed to speak at the New York state campaign, with ex Senator Hill also on the platform. The plan is seen as a response to Bryan and Col Henry Watterson, aiming to rally the Rank and File as the march toward election continues.
A Lake Erie storm sank the steam barge Dunbar early Sunday near Kellys Island. Ten crew on board, six missing, four survivors reached shore in a yawl, including Captain John W Little and his family. The Dunbar, 40 feet, cleared Cleveland with coal for Alpena. owner Capt. John Little of Port Huron. Missing: Myron Tuttle Cleveland, Engineer Johnson Buffalo, Wheelsman Eck Buffalo, Fireman Charles Washer Sheboygan, plus two unknown sailors.
Alton UL reports weekend rainfall caused about 31 million dollars in damage across the local region. Officials urge caution as assessments continue and cleanup proceeds.
A historic flood along Wood River overwhelmed banks and widened to ten miles, causing immense wheat losses. Major railways including the Big Four, Illinois Central, Wabash, Chicago & Alton, and Burlington suffer washouts with damages well over 100000 dollars. The Illinois River also overran its banks, sending wheat debris into the Mississippi. The disaster worst in 40 years ruins many farmers.
Cleveland weather records show June as the wettest and coldest in 37 years with nine inches of rain and an average temperature barely above 50 degrees. Local weather observer notes the unusual month for moisture and chill.
Early Sunday morning a major storm hit southern Kansas causing wind damage to oat fields and breaking down part of the growing corn near Arkansas City. The weather disturbance is described as among the season’s most severe.
In Kansas City the area has seen rain every day for 42 consecutive days. The spell ends a drought and brings ample water, though it harms the wheat harvest while improving corn conditions across the state.
A Chattanooga report lists multiple storm fatalities including Miss Cora Kelly killed by a falling tree in Day ton Tennessee and James Quirck fatally struck by a limb. Grayson and May die after a mill collapse and saw accident. Floods, lightning, and a capsized tug cause more deaths in Texas Illinois North Carolina and elsewhere.
A cyclone struck St Wendell in Posey county Saturday night killing three people including Clarence Goedde Andrew Goedde and Christ Langel. Frank Goedde Peter Wolfe and John Wolfe were injured but expected to recover. Andrew Goedde aged 60 was blessing at the table as his house collapsed and he died instantly.
Mayor John F. Egan calls Greenfield Indiana residents to a June 30 gathering at 7 30 PM in the courthouse to organize aid for farmers whose stock, crops, and gear were destroyed in Wednesday's cyclone. He notes much district damage but praises the city and county for escaping.
The report notes severe weather across Indiana with Wabash fiver at Terre Haute and Wayne county streams on a rampage. Saturday storm caused crop havoc in Lawrence county. Duck Creek overflowed causing Elwood damage. Boara sidewalks washed away. farmer Harry Null near Connerville died from injuries. Lightning struck Mrs. W. J. Bishop near Winchester. losses exceed £2000. Purdue Lafay ette reports June rainfall 8.68 inches, a near record with floods in White Jasper Newton counties and destroyed bridges on the Panhandle. No trains ran Sunday.
Martinsville Indiana June 30 Archie Wade 21 shot and perhaps fatally wounded James Owens 22 on the Robert Maxwell farm south of Martinsville Owens jealous of Wade's wife. Wade escaped and his home is listed as Greensburg Kentucky.
About 2000 coal diggers gathered in Evansville Indiana for a mass meeting. Speakers included W P D Vanhorn state United Mine Workers president, Illinois field president Ryan, and Mother Jones of West Virginia. Miners voted to strike if a general call out occurs. In Fort Wayne the Paragon and Utility mills merger into American Box Board was postponed to July 25 amid unconfirmed reports the deal may fail.
Large Sunday crowd enjoys a free military band concert at Forest Park despite forecasts of rain. The event runs weekly with shelter houses for rain protection. Park land is being sold in lots with 20 new residences to be given away Jan 3, 1903, as sales rush to a quick subdivision finish.
Two men died and a dozen were hurt when Hoodoo Street Railway cars 403 and 407 collided on a single track near Broad Ripple amid heavy rain and fog. Motorman Ramoon White, 407, died three hours after the crash. William Holman, 407, died six hours later. Conductor Albert Dugan and several passengers suffered serious injuries. others were treated and released.
City life item reports the cornerstone of Campbell A M E Zion church laid on Sunday afternoon at Myrtis street and Northwest ernreve. Also notes L B Ayres store hours through mid September and a milliner heiress claim. Includes cautions about illness and a product reminder for Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry.
London reports King George VI shows signs of improvement after the wound dressing causes pain but no bad symptoms. Doctors hope to pass Wednesday without untoward events, possibly delaying the coronation to next spring as Britain watches for a safe return to convalescence.
Change of Time G H D Ry effective Sunday June 29. No 31 Fast Mail leaves 8 05 a m and No 33 Cincinnati Limited leaves 5 p m instead of 4 45 p m. No other departures changed.
Via C H and D Ry announces one fare for a roundtrip within 200 miles. Tickets sold July 3 and 3 with a final return limit of July 7.
A special train to Lake Maxinkuckee departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returns from the lake at 6 40 p m on Sunday July 6. The round trip fare is $1.00.
One fare for round trip within 208 miles. Tickets sold July 3 and 4 with return by July 7. Chicago and Return five dollars. Cincinnati and Return three dollars and thirty cents. Dayton and Return three dollars and twenty cents. Also via Gay Mekabe ental 7. 20.: RY final Return.
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