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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
6
An old newspaper advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for frontal headaches tied to catarrh. It explains headaches arise from various organs but most common is catarrh of head and throat. The ad cites Miss Cora Ainsley praising relief after using the tablets, selling at low cost with antiseptics to purge catarrhal disease.
A four story Cleveland bakery factory collapsed Saturday morning. Three girls were rescued injured while four girls and two men remain missing. In Philadelphia John W. Bailey president of the Record Publishing Company died Saturday after a long tenure with the paper from its early days.
Paxton veterinary medicine firm to operate in Laporte with capital of $100,000. The Daniel DePrez Manufacturing Company based in Shelbyville announces $75,000 investment. Cold storage facilities and artificial ice production, plus mineral waters, are listed among new offerings.
The fate of Gov Winfield T Durbin and his party is unknown after they traveled from Charleston to Cuba then Asheville North Carolina en route to Louisville. Communication is hampered by downed wires and washed out tracks as private secretary Charles E Wilson searches for them. About 30 staff and spouses accompanied the governor, with an extra Asheville stop not on the schedule blamed for the delay.
Prince Henry arrived in Pittsburg at 1 15 p m after a two hour delay caused by wrecks and floods. He rode in the engine cab, bowed to cheering crowds, and proceeded toward Columbus without a stop at Johnstown where a large crowd gathered to greet him.
No ladies will be admitted to the enclosure about Prince Henrys train at Union station. Only about 200 tickets exist for reception and executive committees. Representatives may enter with banners. militia will guard edges. Gov Durbin chairs reception. Maj Conde orders Indianapolis battalion. ample funds secured for reception.
Professor C F Fidlar of Vincennes high school found a peculiar insect in an old log and sent it to state geologist Blatchley. The specimen, described as mouse colored and bean sized with a short tail, is identified as the young of Eristalis, a larval form with a respiratory organ for air under water. It matures into a wasp‑like yellow jacket fly.
Dr W J Fairfield health officer of Anderson will lecture Saturday night to Medical College of Indiana students on Public health. He will illustrate with chalk pictures and is known for rapid drawing that often provokes laughter. His best piece depicts a woman before and after smallpox vaccination.
The Telegraph and Tribune merge with Gutenberg absorbing Tribune management. August Tamm becomes vice president of Gutenberg while Harry Thudium of the Telegraph is named head of the consolidation. Alfred Raiser remains city editor of the Tribune. The Sunday Spottvogel continues publication from the Telegraph office.
Hugh C. Anacker a clerk at the Panhandle passenger office was arrested by Detectives McGuff and Dugan. He reportedly confessed to stealing a raglan overcoat from Bert A. Ray whose coat was missing since February 12. The coat was identified by a sticky pocket from melted taffy.
William S. Tomlin sues the street car company in Squire Stout's court for 175 dollars after his setter was killed when the motorman moved a car as the owner tried to rescue the dog from North Street near North Street station.
Bank clearings the past week totaled 9 568 845 with balances at 1 111 139 2 an average week.
The Sun advertises a grand musical entertainment and oyster supper at I. O. O. F. hall in Lawrence Indiana on Tuesday evening March 4 1902. The program spans twelve pages with brief descriptions on each page, noting a lively community event rather than a parade or candidate page.
Ed J. Robison adopts a novel campaign tactic by sending Gurley Brewer to cover colored political meetings with an Edison phonograph. A ten minute speech is recorded on the machine, which attracts attention but leaves no blank pieces for applause. Brewer notes the device is proving popular among attendees.
Mary Ward dies when Ella Ward fires a shotgun while jesting at a Pine Bluff sociable. The companion is wounded. Ella claims she did not know the gun was loaded as she aimed at the dancing couple. Also noted, plaster statuary models from the soldiers' monument will be donated to Shortridge high school after being unused by the regents.
On pay day the Gallup estate paid back taxes swelling monthly receipts to $40,000. The county treasurer's office was crowded with firemen, policemen, and city employees all morning as lines stretched a third across the room awaiting settlements.
John Morgan aged 16 and Grace Bishop 18 wed in Brewsters New York after a dramatic escape to Roxbury and a foot wedding trip through deep snows. Morgan walked 156 miles to Roxbury and back with no funds for rail fare as pursuers closed in before the ceremony.
Lieut Parker Hitt son of George Hitt returns home after two and a half years in the Philippines. His regiment now in San Francisco will be stationed at Omaha. The lone other Indiana officer is Lieut I W Leonard of Fort Wayne. Hitt has a remarkably fine service record.
Cincinnati March 1 market notes cover cattle receipts at 63 with slow trade and price ranges. hogs steady to firm with strong packer bids. sheep receipts small and lambs priced around 6.25 to 6.35. New York pork products and dairy values listed, along with grain quotes for wheat corn and oats and a long commodities section on groceries, meats, oysters, fish, and drugs. Major firms and vendors unnamed.
The report notes no Wall Street news due to downed wires from eastern floods. It lists bid quotations for Indianapolis banks and railways, plus Union Stockyards cattle and hog prices for Indianapolis March 1, with extensive quotations and market activity. The New York stock market opens dull yet firm, with interruptions in telegraphic service affecting trade and United States Steel and American Cotton Oil movements noted.
Union Stock Yards reports cattle receipts at 200 and dull prices. Hogs receipts 12.00 higher, top 96.42, bulk 6.10 to 6.20, night 5.65 to 6.20, rough packing 6.00 to 6.10, mixed 5.40 to 6.40, heavy packing 6.15 to 6.42, pigs 4.90 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 1,000 with natives 3.50 to 5.30, western 3.75 to 5.25, native lambs 5.00 to 6.40, western 4.75 to 6.40.
Chicago market summary shows wheat lower with May at 76 1/2 cents and July at 76 1/2 to 77 cents, corn down about 4 to 6 cents with May at 62 1/2 cents, oats higher with May at 44 4/5 cents and July around 43 3/4, pork at 15.45, lard around 9.35 and ribs near 8.05.
A readable list of market prices for farm goods and produce. Hens and spring chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, eggs, and cheese along with butter, hides, tallow, flour and bran, cabbage, onions, coconuts, oranges, lemons, beans, honey, potatoes, cranberries, celery and apples. Includes several grade distinctions and regional varieties.
A historical price sheet lists hams and bacon grades from Kingan and Co. with Indiana sourced lard and pickled pork options. Items include varied weights and prices per barrel, with boneless and bellied bacon values, and English bacon alongside country hams and stove-lard terms.
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