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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
6
Shortridge High School teachers seek written parent permission from students who were excused Friday to attend the oratorical contest in Columbus. Some allegedly played hockey instead, and officials warn harsh consequences if delinquents are found.
IT MAY GO OVER CHICAGO May 9 Unless the bill for an injunction against the alleged beer trust arrives here Friday District atty Bethea announces the matter will not come within the June term of the federal court but must go over to the July term This would mean a further delay of at least 30 days Evidence of an overwhelming and direct nature is in the hands of federal attorneys The packing industry accord known as the agreement of 1897 fixes prices weekly and carries a 5000 fine for each violation The 1887 agreement set a 1000 fine The trust is said to include all big packing houses and each has deposited money to cover fines}
Secretary Bhawan issues orders to collectors and customs officers on baggage inspection in Washington. The directive urges patience and courtesy toward passengers, especially women, and requires inspectors to handle items carefully to avoid damage. Inspectors on personal baggage duty must wear clean white cotton gloves to prevent soiling contents.
Isidor H. Dube of Watertown Massachusetts testifies to the senate Philippines committee that during a Philippines campaign he witnessed water cure inflicted by Capt Glenn Lieut Conger and others on a native at Jaro Panay. He reports a native woman confined in a room with 14 or 15 men for three weeks by order of Capt Glenn and notes several native houses burned.
In a New York court filing dated May 9, George A. Kessler seeks to restrain Emah I. Chappelle from leaving his firm Tival amid claims the cost of employing society men and expert sales staff runs about 40 000 dollars a year. Kessler accuses Chappelle of negotiating with Harry Lehr to boost champagne sales, while Chappelle contends Kessler pays him high expenses to promote the brand. The case, before Justice O Gorman, promises sharp questions of employment and competition in the champagne trade.
A colored inmate Jessie Price attacked May J Higgins, assistant matron, at the workhouse on Wednesday, striking her head and face and injuring her severely. The piece notes political quotes about supporters and defers admission of defeat until votes are counted, and ends with an ad for Dean's Ointment.
A hemp rope trend is seen as growing but not enough to rival Indianapolis styles. Local dealers report wide color variety in neckties and advise color coordination with shirts. A Norristown dog attack injures Mrs Harry Jackson on Germantown Pike. the dog owned by George Supplee was killed after rescue.
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