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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
7
Vienna report states the czar decreed expulsion of 50,000 Armenians who fled Russia. Cossacks drove the refugees to the Turkish frontier but admission was refused. They were pushed back and forth in zero weather, ensnared in a deadly cycle with a large mortality reported among the group.
Gee a famous war dog from Appleton Wisconsin served with company G during the Spanish-American War. He was buried with military honors as soldiers recalled his service and companionship. Gee guarded the wounded and watched over the men, dying after being shot by a boy with a flobert rifle.
A railroad worker named John Flanigan attacked saloon owner Harry Veehorn with a hatchet at Veehorn’s saloon on Carroll and Paulina avenues. Mrs. Veehorn, a two year old child, and the owner were terrorized as the bar was smashed and glasses shattered. Veehorn survived a blow, and Flanigan was arrested after the assault was reported via a telephone scream for help. Mrs. Veehorn said he claimed to be Carrie Nation’s nephew.
Albany Indiana, November 28. Mac Harper, while hunting, heard a dog’s bark from a vertical cave 30 feet below. He lowered a lantern, then descended with a rope to pull the dog to safety. A rabbit skin was found in the cave, suggesting both fell in during the chase.
In Norfolk on Friday the Negro Methodist conference adopted strong resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt and thanking him for his consideration of African Americans, as reflected in his South Carolina letters published Friday.
The White Star Celtic arrived Friday landing 000 passengers including Rev Patrick B Riordan archbishop of San Francisco Joseph Pulitzer and jockey Danny Maher among the named travelers.
Fifty stray dogs and twenty homeless cats enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast at the Chicago home for friendless dogs and cats on Twenty sixth Street. Chicken and turkey filled the feast along with fixings as many donors and children joined in. Mrs. Charles A. White leads the movement with Mrs. B L Gifford active. Steinway Hall is secured for a benefit performance to raise larger quarters for the home.
Rev M F Kelter former United Brethren agent in Huntington Ind sues nine ministers and prominent members for 11000 alleging malicious prosecution and libel via circulated pamphlets. Defendants include Bishop M Wright and son Walbur of Dayton Rev C L Wood Alma Mich and Revs Dillon Clay Johnson Foote Stemen Gragg all from Huntington. Keiter was arrested last spring on forgery charges by Foote. acquitted.
New Orleans reports that former President Don Rafael Yglesias arrived from Costa Rica on Thursday. He denies his departure was secret and says his visit to the United States is not a breach of entry rules. He plans to return after briefing Congress and his brother in New York.
Mrs Aaron Scot Greenfield and daughter along with S Fries were taken ill after breakfast. Physicians worked hard and the victims were pronounced out of danger. Mr Beett remains in critical condition. The family ate pancakes from prepared flour, suspected to contain poison.
New York November 28 Detectives McConville Peabody and Clarke arrested William H McNutt who is wanted by Chicago police. An indictment says he and others conspired to obtain thirteen thousand dollars from Willard T Block under false pretenses in a salted mine scheme.
Connie Goudy, 17, vanished during a Thursday rabbit hunt near Parkersburg, W V. His body was found hanging on a fence by two dogs he had brought. Autopsy showed heart disease as the cause.
In North Salem Grant Page lost three fingers in a corn shredder while in Valparaiso Ervin Zickle of Hebron suffered similar injuries with his right hand mangled and three fingers amputated. Both incidents occurred on November 28.
Brazil Ind Nov 22 Contest of election of Smith Auld for county treasurer and Alonzo Gard commissioner Republicans by Guy Bush and Jacob Luther their opponents began Friday Case will probably end in supreme court
Police report two men drowned in the river of East Liverpool on Wednesday night with Elmer Lewis of Monaca among the missing. The second man is unnamed.
Coroner Howard rules George Coons was killed by a gunshot fired by an unknown person. Found dead on his Fortville porch a month earlier, the case remains unsolved.
In Norfolk on Thursday night a killing frost ended the lingering bloom of roses as colder weather arrives.
New Castle Indiana on November 23 owe to reduced natural gas pressure the company has directed all users of gas for lighting to discontinue immediately. The notice specifies a shutdown of gas lighting until pressure normalizes affecting households and businesses in the area.
In Queensville Indiana on November 328 Charles Ray, while hunting, reportedly climbed a tree, drew a rifle, and accidentally shot himself. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Bast-si Graham Stokes and Medibon ques heart, with stray phrases about study, waiting, and meaning. The legible bits suggest an analysis of tone or attribution but lack clear events, names, dates, or coherent narrative.
Columbus Indiana high school withdrew from the State oratorical association citing concerns over Shortridge high school delegates causing disturbances at a May contest. Reports say Shortridge students drank heavily, damaged the St Denis hotel, and furniture was thrown from windows. damages were paid to Landlord Tut tle.
Washington reports claiming the White House china would be sold at auction are officially denied by Col. Theodore A. Bingham superintendent of public buildings and grounds. He states the White House china is never sold and kept as priceless pieces in the mansion until broken or unfit for use.
In Chicago on Thanksgiving, four residents ended their lives due to despondency. Ages include Lars Enstrom, 50. John Free, 35. Nettie Kenyon, 28. and Jas P Weidtherstone. Methods cited include poisoning, hanging, and shooting as reported by local authorities.
Notices list births and deaths with ages and addresses such as Anne Durler 68 and Marion Pierson 50. For marriages many pairs are named including William J. Redman and Sadie Francisco Roscoe B Hemphill and Elsie Bryant and John Kennington and Josephine Bennet. Addresses include 271 Guereras and 427 E Louisiana St and 1010 Jefferson Ave.
Fragmentary bid list shows buyers Charles Bchaeffer Ellen O Connor Henry M Trimpe Kipler and others offering on cottages sheds and parcels with prices ranging from twenty to eight hundred dollars in a New Era classified style. The incomplete text references Dearborn Street Brookyville Avenue and Brookville area locations with multiple lot names and values.
A fragmented note hints at improvements in the presentation of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. The text mentions Borden's Eagle Brand and implies a tidier preparation or labeling, though details are unclear due to OCR issues.
New York reports Roosevelt’s message due Monday and mentions August Belmont as possible Manhattan president. In London stocks fell then firm, with bank rate stability easing sentiment. Pennsylvania and New York Central eyed Manhattan deal but showed no interest. Railroads’ higher wages offset by gains. Rock Island stock under potential control. Gould-Harriman dispute remains unresolved as loan crowd supplies ample stocks.
Cattle receipts 11.00 prime beeves 7.40 to 4.90 poor to medium 3.30 to 4.90 stockers 2.25 to 4.85 cows and heifers 2.70. Hogs receipts 30,000 light 5.80 to 6.15 rough 5.30 to 6.00 mixed 5.85 to 6.40 heavy 6.05 to 6.45. Sheep receipts 18,000 sheep 2.25 to 4.20 lambs 3.40 to 6.50.
East Liberty Pennsylvania on November 28 reports cattle receipts fair with choice animals at 6.00 to 6.20 dollars and primes 5.75 to 5.90, veals 7.50 to 8.25. Sheep receipts fair with wethers 3.75 to 4.00 and lambs 5.40 to 5.60, common to good 3.50 to 6.25. Hogs receipts 15 cars with prime heavies 6.40 to 6.45, mediums 6.35, heavy workers 6.25 to 6.30, roughs 5.00 to 6.00, pigs 6.10 to 6.26.
Wheat steady with No 2 red 73c track and milling freight mixed readings. Corn weaker with multiple No 2 to No 4 white and mixed lots ranging from 40 to 44 cents. Oats steady with No 2 white around 32 percent and No 3 white near 32 1/2 cents. Hay steady for timothy at 12.25 to 12.75 dollars. Inspections show 2 cars wheat rejected. total cars 2. Corn totals include 45 cars across varieties and conditions.
New York traders saw an overall uptick with St Paul and St Paul spiking early while Reading advanced and Manhattan dealt with moderate activity. Steel shares slipped while Copper and several rails swung with Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific showing modest gains amid a cautious session. Total volume reached 275000 shares.
Chicago November 2 live poultry prices show chickens and hens at 9 4c, springs at 0c, turkeys at 124 13c, ducks 12c, geese up to 5.90 6.00. Butter creamery extra 0 ic, daisies 1c. Cheese full creams twins 11 bc, daisies 11 12c, young Americas 11 1c, Swiss drum 113%4 12c.
Prices listed for pork and lard with varying per pound rates. Butter and dairy products show Creamery brands and regional items with percent and cent figures. Eggs and dressed poultry including turkeys chicks and fowls are quoted with regional price ranges across several items.
East Buffalo New York receipts show 8 cattle cars with top steers $8.00 to $8.50 and shippers $5.00 to $6.50. Hog receipts 65 with mixed $6.50 to $6.40, heavy $6.00, workers $6.30 to $6.35, roughs $5.90 to $6.00. Sheep and lambs 87 cars with top lambs $5.10 to $5.15, yearlings $4.00 to $4.25, mixed sheep $3.40 to $3.60.
Market notes from Toledo dated November 23 show cash wheat at 8 cents, December futures, No 2 yellow corn and oats prices for December and May, with May oats quoted around 824 cents and other values incomplete.
Cattle market was strong and slightly higher with receipts of about 600. Listings show ranges for good to prime cattle, plain and common cattle, and feeders. Also covered sheep and hog categories with receipts around 5,000 total and market activity noted as active with lower prices.
Prices paid by shippers for poultry eggs butter and cheese led with detailed values for old and young turkeys ducks geese and hams. The list continues with fresh produce flour groceries canned goods and meats including hog and beef cuts, lard, sausages, and various retail and wholesale price points across many categories and items.
Cincinnati cattle receipts 670 with shippers paying 4.50 to 6.50 for choice to best calves 7.75 to 8.08. Hogs receipts 4,714 with good to choice 6.25 to 6.30 and mixed 6.10 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 699 with lambs at 5.25 and extra priced at 5.25.
Chicago grain quotes show wheat slipping with December at 71% to 74 4d, May at 76 40 8c. Corn drops about 4c, December 56% to 65e, May around 42% 42c. Oats rise with December and May also higher. Provisions list January pork at 16.70 to 15.90, lard at 9.45 to 9.56, ribeye at 4.15 to 8.22.
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