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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1902
Page
3
In Marinette Wisconsin on November 5 a hunter stood on the Northwestern railway track, causing a freight train to brake hard and derail cars. The engineer avoided a collision but the block of cars left the track. a passenger train later halted to pick up the hunter using the same method.
Walter Rutland, 14, of Terre Haute Indiana, fell from a cut of cars and died Monday afternoon. He reportedly sang "The Girl I Loved in Sunny Tennessee" during his final moments, a moment that drew interest from doctors and psychology students.
Mrs Russell Sage plans to lapse her dues and skip meetings after objecting to men smoking at the New York Society of Mayflower Descendants annual banquet. Members understand her stance and she will not submit a formal resignation.
Ed Bailey and Miles Scott glassblowers fought during a card game in a saloon. Bailey reportedly ripped a portion of Scott's lip from his face. Physicians attempt lip grafting but fear blood poisoning. Both men reputed fighters. Bailey once a preacher.
Chicago union musicians join a social purity crusade opposing Sunday venues charging ten to fifteen cents admissions. They report numerous afternoon and evening dances drawing many young girls, harming legitimate societies and the music business. A committee will draft resolutions denouncing the dances and urging clergy support at the next meeting.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain departed London on Tuesday bound for Cape Town on a conciliatory mission to the burghers of South Africa. He intends to engage with colonial leaders and assess conditions as tensions rise amid the South African situation.
An Indianapolis man from Massachusetts Avenue testifies that kidney pain and groin discomfort followed a cold from lying on damp grass. He says SB Kidney Pills from Foster-Milburn Co. relieved symptoms in days, restoring mobility and eliminating distress.
Consul Gowdy reports a private morgue exam by four American doctors and M Socquet. Doctors will file a written report to Gowdy within two days. Rydzewski, named suspect, hid after provisional release. Gore’s family may request removal of the body to America.
In Nashua New Hampshire on November 26 police investigate a grisly find. A boy about 15 lay submerged in Contocook River near Antrim with a large clothes line about his waist and a heavy stone tethered to the other end. Guy Young spotted the body from a rowboat as police seek the corpse’s identity.
Thomas Kilpatrick, credited with building the world’s first flat house in New York, died Monday. He constructed his first flat house 50 years ago and it is described as a New York idea. Kilpatrick, born in Ireland, came to the United States in 1848.
Abi gail Rowan Gillim of Owensboro Ky and George Julian Zolnay the New York sculptor will marry at the bride’s home on Wednesday. Zolnay is known for Edgar Allan Poe Winnie Davis memorial tympanum at Virginia and his popularity in the south. Gillim is a gifted musician and artist.
Yardmen at Panhandle shops will see a wage raise starting December one. The new scale increases all yardmen by two cents per hour. Engineers rise from 28 to 30 cents, firemen from 17 to 19 cents, conductors in the yard from 26 to 28 cents, and yard helpers from 20 to 22 cents. Notices posted in yards and shops confirm the adjustment.
The United States express company and the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad offered 3000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of five men who held up the Rock Island express near Davenport Iowa Saturday morning. The reward accompanies a list showing the safe contents totaling just under 2500 dollars.
In Marion Indiana on November 25 Levi D. Ratcliff filed suit in circuit court to test the compulsory vaccination ordinance. Defendants include B F Moore superintendent of schools J H Ryan principal of school No 10 and Nettle Sherwood a teacher. Ratcliff alleges his son was expelled for not being vaccinated and seeks an injunction.
Patrolman Christ a new recruit in the city force was struck in the face by Martin Haven a white patrolman at West and Washington streets. Haven, attempting to flee, was thrown through plate glass in a nearby schooner doorway. Christ then beat Haven severely. Haven was arrested for loitering. Authorities praise Christ as one of the best new officers on the force.
The Union National Bank plans repairs to a room in the Aetna building at 25 N Pennsylvania St. The project was approved Tuesday and will cost about 2000 dollars, financed at the bank's expense.
Nicholas Lydinger was blinded for life and badly burned after a premature powder explosion at Collins coal company's mine in Brazil Indiana on Tuesday. The accident left him severely injured and facing a grim prognosis.
Sullivan Indiana November 23 Fred Marshall 17 son of Charles Marshall a farmer jailed on a charge of attempting to criminally assault Ethel Steele 10 daughter of a neighbor Marshall denies the charge The case involves a local farming family and a neighboring household.
A string of brief notices covers obituaries and tributes to the late D P Erwin, missing person Adolph Boggs, a medical board count of doctors in Indiana, a jail sentence for butterine sales, a church celebration and a council election, a broken back injury at a furniture store, stock exchange suspension of Sol Meyer, a smoke consumer contract, amended hoard of trade rules, Plymouth church site discussion, a Bloomington woman fined for improper mail transmissions, and various local civic items.
Youngsters Councilman Negley to introduce a rule to prevent newsboys and other boys from boarding or alighting moving street cars. The measure stems from recent accidents and carries a fine up to a specified amount. Vice President Jones of the street car company supports the move, saying current laws fail to curb the problem. Shelby Grant, a colored newsboy, was badly injured days ago, fueling the drive for the ordinance.
The Indianapolis turkey supply for Thanksgiving is smaller than last year and prices are higher by about two cents. Despite tighter stock, there will likely be enough turkeys locally. Weather improved quality this year, shipments to eastern markets are nearly finished, and last year many birds remained unsold.
Greenfield mayor orders police to stop all slot machines and dice boxes. In Crawfordsville a special council session led police to raid operations. few owners escaped with devices hidden. Police state slot machines days are over in Crawfordsville.
An Ohio father from Riverside searches for his 17 year old son Thomas Wright who disappeared from his home early in September. The man has enlisted police in several cities and confides that two friends of the boy visited Alpharpolia recently, but no trace of the boy has been found.
Americans in London show parity near, while rumors of a Gould Harriman split surface. Pocahontas tonnage may rise by 38 million tons over three years. New York authorities deny Manhattan deal interest as grain movement stays strong. Pennsylvania claims no stake. President Osgood acts independently amid trust fight, with an extra session possibly urged if Congress stalls.
Cincinnati market report shows cattle receipts 228 with shippers at 4 066.50 to 4 154.75 for good to choice. host calves 7 75 to 8.00. Hogs receipts 2294 with good to choice 6.25 to 7.30. mixed 6.00 to 6.20. Sheep receipts 519 with extras 3.20 to 3.25. lambs 15.25.
Wheat and corn prices move, with wheat firm on track and milling bids while corn weakens across white and mixed grades. Oats hold steady as hay grades show Nos. 1 and 2 timothy and prairie values. inspections log 73 total cars across multiple lots.
The Toledo market reports Wheat cash 78 8 to 78 4 cents for December and May 80 3?c. Corn December 4 cents and May 42 3?c. Oats No 2 December 32?c and May 0? Be. Rye November 22 percent. Cloverseed November 6.70, January 6.80, March 6.80, alsyke 8.50.
Indianapolis financier Simon Yandes says financial downturns occur at regular intervals in the United States and warns the next period may arrive in 1983. He notes historical cycles and urges caution for investors and policymakers.
A Knights of Fidelity representative attempted Monday night to induce the Central Labor Union to pass a resolution urging union men not to sign blanket anti saloon remonstrances. President Feltman declined to entertain a motion.
East Liberty market reports fair cattle receipts with choice six dollars per hundredweight and prime up to five eighty, veals to eight twenty five. Sheep receipts fair with lambs five forty to five sixty, hog receipts ten cars with prime heavies six twenty five to six thirty five.
Stocks opened lower with notable declines in Reading and D H while Manhattan dipped then rallied off intraday lows. Reports cite unsettled anthracite talks and heavy trading as Wall Street mixed sentiment sends prices up and down and government bonds hold steady.
Wheat and corn futures soften while oats edge down in early trading. December wheat around 74 to 74.4 cents, May near 75 cents. December corn about 52 to 53 cents, May 42 to 42.5 cents. Oats dip to 31.5 to 32 cents for December and 32 to 32.5 for May. January pork around 15.65, lard near 39.35 and ribs near 8.05 to 8.10.
At Union Stock Yards in Illinois on November 25, cattle receipts reached 6,000 with prime beef at 5.65 to 7.0, hog receipts 38,000 with light 5.75 to 6.15 and heavy 6.05 to 6.45, and sheep receipts 25,000 with lambs 3.25 to 5.10.
Chicago on November 2 reports live poultry prices for chickens and hens at 9 to 12 cents, springs 12 to 13 cents, turkeys 12 to 14 cents, ducks 12 cents, geese around 70 to 90 cents. Butter creamery varieties quoted 23 cents, eggs at 20 to 24 cents, cheese full creams and twins around 11 to 13 cents, young Americas 11 to 12 cents, Swiss drum 14 to 15 cents.
East Buffalo New York November 25 cattle receipts seven cars top steers bring 8.00 to 6.75 dollars shippers 5.00 to 6.50 stockers roughs 3.50 to 4.00 hogs receipts 150 mixed 6.20 to 6.30 heavy 6.30 to 6.10 workers 6.30 to 6.35 roughs 5.90 to 6.00 sheep and lambs receipts 11 cars top lambs 60 to 45.70 yearlings 4.00 to 4.25 mixed sheep 3.40 to 3.60.
Prices paid for poultry and dairy products include old turkey hens at 9 4c per lb, old toms at 8c, young turkeys at 9 7/10c, ducks at 7c, geese at full feathered Seper per lb, fresh eyes at 22 22c, butter at 15c, cream cheese at 14 1/2 to 14c, Swiss at 16c, brick cheese 13 1/4c, and tallow notes No 2 1/2.
The listing shows wholesale and retail prices for wool and various textiles, fruits and vegetables, canned goods, groceries, oysters, fish, game, provisions, and chemicals. Included are prices for cabbage, oranges, lemons, onions, potatoes, berries, grapes, apples, pears, melons, coffee, sugars, oatmeal, beans, molasses, rice, canned peaches, oysters, fish, game, hams, bacon, lard, sausages, pork, beef, drugs, and coal products with regionally varying rates and tonnage notes.
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