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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
8
Six assailants robbed the Knapp exchange bank at Minooka nine miles southwest of Joliet early Thursday and carried away about 3300 dollars. They terrorized the town for over an hour as citizens, stirred by explosions, tried to pursue them but were driven back at pistol point.
The Civic Alliance circulated a questionnaire to Republican hopefuls asking age occupation and pledges on enforcing gambling liquor policy Sunday observance and purity laws. Many candidates replied affirming strict enforcement while others stressed prior conduct and ongoing duties.
Park board head states finances are bare for the year with about 72 000 available after Garfield park shelter payment. He notes need to buy roughly 1.5 miles of land across the river for 27 000 to gain control of both riverbanks and improve park management.
A March 13 dispatch from Fort Worth reports a major cyclone striking Texas towns including DeSoto. Dozens killed and property losses estimated around 250,000 dollars. Many injured residents seek outside relief as the disaster devastates the affected region.
Rodibaugh sues Indian polls and Greenwood Franklin Railway for ten thousand dollars in damages claiming injuries. The filing outlines a personal injury case with alleged negligence and seeks compensation.
Saloon keeper John Lanahan of 909 West Street recounts a scam where a keg of beer was tampered with by a man from Happy Hollow. The beer was replaced with muddy water after revenue stamps were altered. Lanahan bought the keg for 1.50, later found no beer. suspects fled and police seek the man from Happy Hollow near Brightwood.
Andrew Watrous, a veteran newspaper man, shot himself in New York on Thursday amid illness and despondency. Raised in Philadelphia as city editor of the Press, he worked for the New York Herald and the New York Press, later became editorial writer and chief editorialist, then assistant to the managing editor. he was unmarried.
Garden sass is scarce this spring with home-grown items limited. Floridian strawberries sell 30 to 40 cents a quart, while rhubarb, cabbage, and spinach show tight supply and higher prices. Lettuce from hot houses runs 15 to 20 cents a pound, outdoor lettuce expected at about ten cents.
Two year old H H Wood of 2816 School Street was found with smallpox on Thursday and sent to the posthouse. Officials note no local case near him though Brightwood has had outbreaks. City costs exceed $100 daily, fueling budget concerns as tax collections lag. Council to consider a $3,000 smallpox appropriation next Monday, much already spent. Wood case numbered 109 of 1902.
Seneff alias Bradford was arrested by Detectives Colbert and Hauser and charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. He listed multiple addresses and claimed to form a ladies band for a Louis exposition contract while charging girls 30 cents per lesson and promising band positions. He was later released on £500 bond.
Nashville reports Gov Beckham wired Knoxville that no requisition will be issued for Lee Turner owner of the Middles borough Quarter house where a deadly clash occurred. Turner has secured saloon fixtures for a new joint at Lafollette and plans to name it the Quarter house promising an upscale gin shop in east Tennessee. He again asserts he had no involvement in the prior fight.
Peoria Illinois March 13 miners approve the scale and agreement by a 216 to 168 vote. The action reflects support for proposed terms presented by the scale committees as discussed in the session.
An advertisement touts Danderine as the sole remedy that stops hair loss and promises rapid regrowth. It cites large city dealer demand and offers three bottle sizes and a free sample by mail, with payment optional via 10c mail fee.
James Flynn of 115 East Ray Street was struck by a buggy driven by two women at the Illinois and Washington streets corner at noon on Thursday and sustained minor injuries. He was taken to the City dispensary then home. Drayman Fred Engleking of Union and Wilson Streets fell from his dray on Meridian Street Thursday morning, badly cutting his head. he was taken home after briefly regaining consciousness.
Rev Owen Davis Odell of Dubuque Indiana is likely to accept the Second Presbyterian Church call. He preached January 1 and is regarded as a strong pulpit speaker. Born in Brooklyn to English parents, 28 years old with no children, he would begin Easter Sunday if he accepts.
Des Moines March 13 The differences between Iowa miners and operators are nearing a critical stage. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrived Thursday but has not improved the situation. The joint scale committee reports no agreement. Miners grow restless and weary of the deadlock.
First lieutenant W. H. Huff and Second lieutenant A. W. Dudley of Company B First Infantry Terre Haute have been recommissioned as their terms expired. Second lieutenant Roy Naftzger of Company B Second Infantry Muncie has been made battalion quartermaster.
In an Appellate Court decision, the Wabash railroad wins to bar extending a street through its yards, affirming Carroll circuit court. The ruling treats demurrers about street layout and highway status as sufficient under condemnation, grant, or user. The court refused to review evidence due to missing marginal notes in the bill of exceptions.
United States steel plans 250 million in new bonds and will retire 200 million in preferred and new capital. Eastern traffic pool dissolved. Virginia chemical earns 30 percent after dividend. Manhattan earnings reportedly set records. Penna bond issue signals ongoing strong railroad business. General market bearish with advice to sell on rallies.
The Indianapolis securities list shows bonds and preferred stocks from multiple banks and utilities, alongside Union Stockyards in Indianapolis and Interstate Stockyards. Cattle hogs sheep and stock quotations are provided for March 13 with various classed price ranges and shipment counts.
Kansas City stock market report shows cattle receipts of 2000 with Texan and native steers trades at 6.00 to 6.25 and 4.60 to 5.65 respectively. Hog receipts 8000 with bulk trades 6.05 to 6.50 and packers 6.15 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 2000 with muttons 5.20 to 5.50 and lambs 6.10 to 6.30, market generally steady to higher.
The Ninth district Republicans confront a split over E. E. Neal of Hamilton County seeking supreme court clerk. David Sherrick, a candidate for state auditor from their home county, risks hurt his bid as Neal’s emergence splits party backing. Frank Martin is another auditor candidate in the district.
Secretary of State Hunt traveled to Greensburg on Thursday to preside at a 2 K. of P. district meeting, stepping in for Walter who was unable to attend. The report notes Hunt’s attendance and the replacement arrangement for the district gathering.
Market opened firm with coal copper weak early but steel orders supported. Reading heavy on labor outlook. Baltimore & Ohio pool buying renewed. Manhattan up over 2 percent, Metropolitan and B R T similar gains. Various rails and industrials rise, bonds unchanged. Noon: Manhattan 13144, Reading 4 3 4, Amalgamated copper 63, Met 167 2, steel 42.
New York market prices list various commodities with figures in dollars and cents. Mess pork ranges around 15.50 to 16.50, lard 9.70, butter at 21 21c, dairy 17 26c, creamery 21c, cheese large 11%c, eggs 164 lic, tallow 64 6%4c. Dressed poultry includes turkeys 8 lic, chickens 10 21c, fowls 7 11c, ducks 9 14c, Reese 10c.
Market notes show wheat prices by grade with No 2 red at 8244 and No 3 red at 79 8lc, March term. Corn remains steady across white and mixed grades with various No 1 to No 4 quotes and mixed lots, while oats hold firm for No 2 and No 3 white and mixed. Hay prices cited for timothy at 12.00 to 12.50 and 10.50 to 11.00. Inspections list multiple car counts by grade.
East Buffalo New York cattle receipts two cars fair steady and outlook good for selling. Various classes of cattle including veals and hogs show mixed to firm price ranges with best heavies to Yorkers around 6.60 to 6.70 and lights 6.35 to 6.45. Sheep and lambs receipts 48 cars with market full steady. best lambs 6.35 to 6.60 and wethers yearlings 5.50 to 6.00.
Chicago grain and provisions quotes on March 13 show wheat steady to small fractional declines with May at 64 6 5 and July 76 7 terms. Corn down slightly May 8 624 62c and July 62 614% elkc. Oats largely unchanged to 43 c lower. May to July pork and lard near unchanged, ribs around 8.50 to 8.42, butter prices varied with multiple grades, cheese and dairy items listed, live poultry and eggs pricing shown for hens springs turkeys geese ducks with regional ranges.
Union Stockyards Illinois reports cattle receipts 7500 with strong tone. Prices range from 3.5 to 7.0 for choice cattle and 4.0 to 5.5 for good to medium. Hogs receipts 2200 with top 6.60 and bulk 6.25 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 8000 with natives 3.0 to 5.4 and native lambs 4.0 to 6.5. westerns 4.0 to 6.6.
Cincinnati Ohio March 13 cattle receipts 222 quiet with bids from 4.90 to 5.90 for good to choice cattle, extra calves 6.75, hog receipts 714 market active up five to six cents with good to choice 6.20 to 6.60, mixed 6.20 to 6.40, sheep receipts 130 steady with extra wethers and yearlings 5.0 to 5.5 and extra lambs 6.50.
Prices paid by shipper include hens and spring chickens at three to five cents per pound, old turkey hens at five cents, choice young turkeys at ten cents, ducks eight cents, geese at about forty four to fifty cents, fresh eggs around thirteen to fourteen cents, cheese and Swiss varieties with modest per pound figures, butter at one cent, hides and tallow values noted, and bran and flour terms at a few cents per unit.
A long list of regional market prices for fruits vegetables and meats. Items include Strawberries at 0c quart Oranges California Navels at 3.90 fancy 3.25 Lemons Fancy imported per box 3.25 5.50 California 45.00 Beans hand picked per bushel 1.9a Cranberries 2.50 per bushel 7.00 per barrel Matthews 38.00 Celery Fancy per dozen 5c Apples cooking 3.50 04 00 fancy eating 4.50 65.00 California Belleflowers 2.00 Southern spinach onions hams bacon lard and sausage prices vary by cut weight and origin with Indiana California and Florida references.
A list of canned foods, seafoods, and poultry with prices per gallon, pound, or dozen. Includes oysters from New York and Baltimore standards, clams, lobsters, duck varieties, frog legs, shrimps, and mixed game, plus a long catalog of chemicals and drugs with per unit prices such as morphine, quinine, iodine compounds, acids, and essential oils.
A dense product price sheet lists various coffees, sugars, syrups, salts, beans, molasses, and rice with prices in cents or dollars. Items include Java roasts, Ariosa and Caracas blends, Doominions sugar, Windsor Ex C, Empire A, Louisiana rice, and New Orleans molasses, reflecting a historic grocery market catalog.
The list details itemized produce and seafood prices including corn at 1.35 per 3-Ib, peaches at 225, California and Oregon standards, blackberries at 80c, raspberries at 1.2%, pineapples at 1.86, lobsters at 3.15, red cherries at 1.0, strawberries at 1.15, and 2-Ib tomatoes at 1.40 to 1.50, with various weights and pack sizes across regions.
Fragmented OCR text shows a list of coal sizes and prices with mislabeled names, including references to Anthracite Toa, Pittsburgh, Brasil Diock, Indians, and Slack lines. It mentions smokeless arsenals, coke varieties, and small price figures like 4.38 and 4.08, plus locations such as Bloomburg and Weet Virginia.
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