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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
3
The ad touts Peruna as the absolute cure for catarrh harming any organ including female pelvis areas. It claims Peruna is certain with no substitutes and urges readers to obtain it or write to Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio for gratis medical advice.
The Republican state convention met Wednesday afternoon at the state headquarters in the Majestic building. The talks focused on campaign assessments for nominees, with expected contributions of 2000 dollars from top offices and smaller amounts from clerks and judges. A usual fund of 10000 dollars is raised, while Democrats saw gains in smaller cities. a Republican quoted said it could spur harder work and secure the ticket.
A campfire of Spanish American and Philippine War veterans will be held at Tomlinson Hall on Wednesday night. Mayor Bookwalter will welcome the veterans, Gen. E Torrance commander in chief of the G A R will speak, and there will be short addresses by prominent veterans. Lieut gov Gilbert will preside.
Birdie McCarthy, a horse thief from Bates County, was sentenced to five years in prison at Fort Scott Kansas. In court she could not recite the Lord's Prayer when asked to repeat it to earn a potential sentence reduction. She previously served time in Missouri for perjury after stealing a horse and buggy in Fort Scott.
More than 200 veterans and their guests attended the Loyal Legion banquet at the Columbia Club on Tuesday night. Judge Hadley of the supreme court gave an amusing talk on The women of the wars, Meredith Nicholson of Lafayette spoke on What the monument means to us, and the toast to the Silent majority closed the evening with all banqueters standing.
At the annual exhibition of the Society of Western Artists opening Tuesday night at the John Herron art institute, the display is among the finest of the six exhibitions. Indiana artists Steele Adams Forsyth and Clark present masterful works including Steele's The old mill and The red tree Adams The first breath of autumn Stark October and Forsyth Before snow. The exhibit runs through May 27 and is open to the public during the week and Sunday afternoons.
Harvey Murdock nephew of Harry J. Thrush arrives in town after 200 miles on his wheel over the past day and a half. He traveled from New Mexico then Denver by rail, rode the rest of the way to Indianapolis area aided by downhill grades. Authorities note a longer coast record in Kansas of 15 miles without pedaling.
Washington and the world laughed as Indiana Senator Beveridge and Nebraska Senator Dietrich played a prank on G. D. Boardman a soldier who testified that canned salmon and condensed foods sent to troops were unfit. They invited him to luncheon after the session and served salmon salad and soup made from the tainted rations without his knowledge. He enjoyed the meal and only learned of the joke in the morning papers.
Eric Young and Lawrence Grissel of Springfield Illinois fell for a baggage scam at Battery Park. Two strangers offered to take funds for a trip abroad, one Swede handed $350, the other $150. The envelope held only Manila paper. Police search for the con artists.
In Missoula, two robbery convicts Charles Fischer and George Kirkwood were restrained after taking morphine in their jail Tuesday. Fischer died despite efforts. Kirkwood survived and was awaiting sentencing scheduled for Wednesday. Fischer received a 12 year penitentiary term.
Pennsylvania Lines arranges extra services for May 15 to serve those staying in the city for the dedication. The Louisville Division runs a special train from Indianapolis at 11 p.m. stopping at all stations to Louisville. The I and W Division Martinsville train No. 45 departs Indianapolis at 11:15 p.m. through Spencer. The Indianapolis Division Richmond accommodation train No. 42 leaves Indianapolis at 10:30 p.m., instead of 8 p.m. Clarence W. Richardson, D. P. A.
WM B Burford offers self locking extension back loose leaf ledgers in all sizes with flat opening. Indianapolis address. Cincinnati and Return 4 40 via C H D account May Music Festival tickets on sale May 14 15 16 17 valid to May 19. Six first class trains daily on fast schedules.
Supreme court affirmed the murder conviction of Buck Wheeler for killing his son in law Elias Burns on September 10, 1901. Wheeler faces execution on June 6 after a lengthy trial and appeals challenging venue, fairness, and the appointment of a special judge.
The second day closed as the state ladies of the G A R concluded business and installed officers. Tuesday elected officers included Porter, Miley, McCoy, Wright, Hollis, Leechh, Blose, Truman, Barnes, Ward. A bid for president by Mrs. Nannie Bogs failed in Indianapolis.
New York and Indianapolis led a broad market uptick as shares rose on optimism from easing money rates. Pennsylvania, New York Central, and Canadian Pacific aided gains with strong readings in locomotives, steel, and utilities while bond activity remained steady. Indianapolis stock issues and unions climbed amid favorable earnings outlooks and steady demand for rails, power and gas holdings. Cattle, hogs, and sheep at Union Stock Yards reflected varied demand with steady to higher price ranges for typical classes. New York stock market opened firm on London strength and Western buying with notable moves in Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Amalgamated Copper. Provisions and dairy prices showed modest shifts with pork, lard, eggs, and butter noted.
Births list Henry A Miller and Ella Ellerkamp at 1139 Evason boy Chris. Philip and Pearl Gallahaugh at 5773 Oatave boy. Henry Green and Edith Bellefontaine street boy. John Valderhour 30 W Sixteenth girl. Albert Phillips E Washington girl. Adolph Baur 1010 8 West boy. Charles Wilson 43 N Beville Ave boy. Jon Wells 32 Forest Ave girl. Alfred Nole Fourteenth Street boy. Albert Wilson 2122 Applegate boy. Death Nellie P Johnson 1431 Yandes St appendicitis. Marriages Luke H Cooper Elizabeth Lehman Rutherford Laughlin Mabel Inzles Ekden Price Emma Ferkins William Dugan Mary Cordell Frederick Goepper Bessie Kirkman Clyde Baker Daisy Foland.
Wheat and corn futures moved mixed with May delivery down and July up. Oats were firm to lower while provisions markets showed pork lard ribs and butter prices. Live poultry and eggs listed with varying per dozen and per unit figures across several grades.
May 14 at Union Stock Yards Illinois receipts show cattle 13 000 hogs 27 000 and sheep 13 000. Prices range for cattle from 1 50 to 7 15 for fancy and good to choice with calves and heifers noted. Hog bids run from 6 90 to 7 90 with heavy and rough categories listed. Sheep bids show good to choice 5 80 to 6 50 and native lambs around 5 00 to 6 50 with western bids in the 5 76 to 6 6 range.
The Indianapolis sawed veneer firm at 30 W Fourteenth Street reports a wareroom permit valued at 200 dollars. M A Hammond at 200 St Joe Street lists a house permit at 874. Henry Richter at 19 Shelby Street files for a store room and house at 1440. J J Schmid at Langsdale Avenue and D L Jones at Congress Street for house repairs 600. W A Riddell Beville Avenue near Tenth Street lists a house permit at 1800. Schnull & Co near New Jersey Avenue south of South Street file a brick barn permit at 5269. E E Harris 1710 N Delaware Street repairs 250.
East Buffalo reports show a terse live stock note dated May 14 with stray terms Cats and Buffalo in fragmented lines. The brief hints at market chatter or local events, leaving readers to infer possible listings or auction references.
The clipping lists steady to firm bids for wheat corn oats and hay with multiple grade and class notes. Prices show No 2 red spring wheat around 81 cents per bushel, No 1 white corn near 664 cents, No 2 white mixed bids at 65 cents, and No 1 timothy hay around 13.25 to 13.75 per unit, with several other grades cited and an inspection note for corn and white oats among cars listed.
Cincinnati and Kansas City markets report cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges. Cincinnati notes cattle 928 head with good to extra calves and sheep lambs. Kansas City lists cattle steers cows stockers bulls calves and hogs with varied quotes and also sheep including muttons and lambs along with western wethers and ewes.
A dense ad style listing details prices for hens and turkeys ducks cheese butter and fats, alongside greens, citrus, apples, beans and canned goods. It covers many items from fresh oysters and fish to coffee tea sugars and molasses with unit pricing and varieties. Many entries specify numbers and brands, reflecting a historical market catalog style.
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