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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

9

Owensboro man sues Rockport city over sewer fall

Edward Murphy of Owensboro Kentucky testified before Judge Baker in a federal damage suit against Rockport. He owns 900 acres and a distillery and says he was injured after stepping off an embankment and into a nine foot sewer. The defense won as city officials argued lighted streets and strong illumination.

Edward Murphy Owensboro, Ky Baker Federal Court Rockport Ofckport

Two Train Loads of Corn Huskers Shipped In

At 5 p m Saturday two full train loads of corn huskers and fodder shredders will be shown at Union Station. The shipment, consigned to E T Kenney of Indianapolis from Ottumwa Iowa, uses the Big Four line. The husker shredder is lauded as a major agricultural advance, saving millions of cornstalks yearly and turning them into corn hay valued by government experts for high nutritive quality.

Union Station E.T. Kenney Company Indianapolis Ottumwa

Darnell Ill in Indianapolis Aged Man in Serious Condition

Calvin Darnell a longtime Indianapolis resident and former county recorder is seriously ill at his home 1614 N. Illinois St. Asthma and lung trouble have left him weak for six months with the past two days critical. He was taken ill in the county treasurer's office last Tuesday. Darnell, 71, has served on the city council and in Marion county old settlers association and led the W R C. Washington note: also mentions Women’s Relief Corps officers.

Calvin Beer Jor Indianapolis N. Sinois St Darnell Marion County Old Settlers’ Association

Wire TIPS Across Nations And Cities

Russell Sage improves. About 50,000 French miners strike. Fire at 478 480 Pearl St New York causes 75000 damage. T W Hunter elected governor of Choctaw nation. Baltimore News says B&O buys Reading. Cincinnati messenger boys strike for raise. Militia on duty at New Orleans. Street railway strike unchanged. G B Smeeth Chicago commits suicide by leaping from seven story building. Nikolai Tesla fined 109 for court summons failure. Illinois supreme court rules National Guard cannot build armory on lake front. Father Prendergast Mannington W Va dies after mineral water dinner poisoning. thirteen others sick. E W Tourey Scranton says he killed Rosencranz in Butte Mont. two others jailed seven years. witnesses say they are innocent. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion.

Russell Sage Pearl St New York T. W. Hunter Baltimore News Cincinnati “Messenger Boys New Orleans G. B. Smeeth Chicago Nikolai Tesla Illinois Supreme Court Illinois National Guard Lake Front Father Prendergast Catholic Church Mannington W. Va E. W. Tourey Scranton Rosencranz Butte Mont

Convenient Inexpensive Liners From The Sun

A brief ad style note on liners described as convenient and inexpensive. Mentions trust in results with a guarantee and lists an office address at 121-123 Ohio. The text emphasizes cheap options and availability through The Sun on the seventh page.

Ohio

Onion Set Checks Involving Nontransferable IOUs

In Justice Smock's court a suit questioned if a firm that pays workers with checks redeemable for cash must honor them when a third party, a saloon, accepts them though they are nontransferable. Huntington & Page operates an onion farm near Cumberland with a boarding house and a large labor force. The checks, issued with onion bundles, are cashed Saturdays. saloonkeepers Walter Reynolds and John Little presented a $20.95 in checks and were refused redemption. The saloonmen had warned the keeper not to accept them. The judge kept the case under advisement.

Walter S. Reynolds John W. Little

Tragic Case: Kansas City Mother Smothers Two Sons

Mrs Amelia Haubens deranged killed her two young sons and herself in a nocturnal double tragedy at their Kansas City home, police report.

Kansas City, Mo Amelia Haubens

Tickets aid Blind Men's Home in North Indianapolis

A large share of twentieth century receipts will go to the Blind men's home in North Indianapolis. Friends of the home are selling tickets at Sloan's Washington st drug store Harry Francis drug store Deschler's cigar stores Big Four ticket office Stockman's drug store R Kirschbaum's J D Adams' R Ryse's Frank Slavin's and George Cloud's opposite Union station. The home provides a workshop with employment and instruction for blind men. No benefit comes from show entrance tickets. profits come from tickets sold at listed locations.

Indianapolis Friends of the Home Sloan's Washington St Harry-Francis Drug Store Deschler’s Cigar Stores Big Four Stockman’s Drug Store R. Kirschbaum J. D

Stewart elected commander in chief of the G A R

Gen. Thomas J. Stewart of Pennsylvania won the election as commander in chief of the G A R on Thursday afternoon. Other candidates were Gen. John C. Black of Illinois Gen. Daniel Sickles of New York and Gen. John McElroy of the District of Columbia. The Sons of Veterans named Frank Martin of Indianapolis as their commander in chief.

Washington Thomas J. Stewart Pennsylvania John C. Black Illinois Daniel Sickles New York John McElroy District of Columbia Sons of Veterans Frank Martin Indianapolis

Governor Pardons Cincinnati Women in Kidnapping Case

Gov. Nash in Columbus granted clemency to Mrs. Frances Langworthy Taylor and her daughter Frances of Cincinnati who were convicted of kidnapping Margaret L. Taylor and sentenced to one year in prison. The pardon rests on belief of their innocence.

Nash Columbus, CO Frances Langworthy Taylor Frances Cincinnati Margaret L. Taylor

Festival field lights to be tested for horse show

The festival grounds will be tested Saturday night between 7 30 and 8 to illuminate the horse show next week. The grounds will be open Sunday and a large crowd is expected. Dan Canary has arrived to place his Aerial cycle dazzle in position.

Dan Canary

Coppenhaver Case Advances to Jury After Closing Arguments

The Ora Coppenhaver murder trial closed Thursday afternoon with finished evidence and the defense and prosecution presenting most of Friday. Attorneys argued the case, and the judge sent it to the jury late Friday afternoon.

Ora Coppenhaver

Disappearance Feared In Waterford Man Case

Eugene Barlow aged 50 from Waterford has been despondent for days and is missing in Goshen Indiana. Authorities fear death by his own hand and are conducting a search along the Elkhart river where he is believed to have drowned himself.

Goshen Ind Eugene Barlow Waterford Elkhart River

Supreme Court Orders State Auditor to Pay Tax Claim

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state auditor must issue a warrant for 1% in favor of Margaret Hite of Martinsville for taxes wrongly assessed. Morgan County issued a certificate demanding the sum. the state auditor refused. A mandate was granted, declaring no new legislative act needed for payment. The court also struck down the 1901 act extending tendering deadlines for bills.

Supreme Court Auditor of State Margaret Hite Martinsville Morgan County Ines

Through car service for festival crowds announced

The street car company will inaugurate a new crowd handling system for festival week. Through cars to the horse show will run on all lines during peak travel hours, marked accordingly. 35 extra cars will operate on the W Washington street line, looping around the street car property, while 25 extra cars will serve all lines to avoid transfers, delivering a sub two minute schedule on the W Washington line.

Festival Field W. Washington St

President Roosevelt Walks With Crutches On Drive

President Roosevelt’s condition improved enough on Friday morning that he and Mrs. Roosevelt walked to the carriage with the aid of crutches for the first time, previously needing attendants to carry him.

Washington President Roosevelt

Throat cut ends attack on Darlington man

Crawfordsville Ind Oct 10 a man named Cameron of Darlington was attacked by a dog. The animal bit his hand and throat cutting by a nearby city marshal saved him. Cameron taken to Pasteur Institute Chicago for treatment. Livestock and other dogs were bitten and killed. Howell Ind Oct 10 tramp problem solved by bloodhounds as tramps fled Tintown near the railroad shops after word of the dogs.

Crawfordsville Ind Htrank Cameron Darlington Cameron Pasteur Institute Chicago Howell Tintown

Battle for Ward One Saloons Draws Nerve and Signatures

The Anti-saloon League presses a blanket remonstrance to curb saloon licenses in Ward One. With about 4,500 votes, they seek 2,500 signatures and empower one man to sign all remonstrances. Leaders expect a tough fight but aim to wipe out the 33 saloons there.

League

Gas supply dispute grows in Noblesville court

Attorneys Davis and Winter argued for the Indianapolis gas company in an injunction suit as Judge Davis noted past and present gas delivery limits. Winter claimed the city lacks standing, while city attorney Joss pressed the public stake in the utility.

Noblesville Ind Theodore P. Davis Ferdinand Winter Indianapolis Gas Company Davis Winter Tomlinson Hall Brightwood Joss

Iowa Governor Advocates Tariff Reform At Chicago Banquet

Gov. Cummins of Iowa urged tariff reform at the Marquet club Chicago day banquet, arguing protection shields honest labor and lawful profit but should not be used for piracy or illicit gain. He criticized the current Dingley schedules and urged true republican reforms aligned with changing financial conditions.

Chicago God Dingley

Socialist organizer to lecture on labor issues at Masone Hall

Fred G. Strickland, state organizer for the Socialist Party of Ohio, will give a free lecture at Masone hall next Sunday afternoon on the labor problem. Strickland is returning from speaking engagements in Colorado.

Fred G. Strickland Socialist Party’ of Ohio Masone Hall Othe Sir. Strickland Colorado

Spanish Club Meeting in Indianapolis at 4:15 P.M.

The Spanish club of Indianapolis will meet at Miss Mary Sloan's home on N. Meridian Street at 4 15 p m Saturday. All who speak Spanish or are interested are cordially invited to attend.

Indianapolis Mary Sloan GM N. Meridian St

Chicago Practice Market Prices Report

Chicago oct 10 butter and creamery values shown as 22 22 and 22c for various grades. Cheese prices listed for twins daisies and young Americas with cents per pound. Live poultry quotes include chickens, springs and turkeys with per pound figures, plus geese and ducks values.

Chicago Itmeishec

Indianapolis Stockyards Cattle Hog and Sheep Receipts Summary

Receipts and quotes from Indianapolis Union Stockyards show Friday cattle shipments around 600 head across weight classes 650 to 1,400 lbs with distinct grade ranges from good to prime, plus Tuesday hog and sheep shipments. Hogs include heavies and lights with prices from 5.20 to 7.10 per cwt. sheep and lambs range 3.00 to 4.00 for common to good stock, 500 to 600 lambs. Financial listings follow for local banks and trust companies, and utility stocks including street railways and telephone companies are noted with current bond prices.

Indianapolis Union Eersee Seezsons

New York Stocks Open Brisk but Disappointing on Coal Strike

New York stocks opened brisk on October 10 but trading was less active amid disappointment that Thursday produced no progress toward settling the coal strike. Reading and B&Q fell about 1 percent. L&N, Atchison, and Canadian Pacific also declined. Noon quotes showed mixed levels with 237,400 shares traded. bonds light.

New York Reading Atchison Canadian Pacific London C. F Atch U S. Steel Mo. Pa Man

Toledo Grain Market Prices Report

Toledo grain prices dated October 10 show Wheat cash 73% and future months 75c. December and May futures listed at 75c. Gorn futures for December 44% and May 42%. Oats December 32c and May 31c. Rye No 2 at 2c and No 3 at 49c. Cloverseed October 96.45 with mixed alsyke at 7.50.

Toledo

Live Stock Prices Report From East Liberty Market

East Liberty market report shows cattle prices by grade with choice at 8.80 to 7.00, prime 6.30 to 6.50, cows up to 65.00, hog receipts at 15 doubledecks with prime heavies 7.40 to 7.45, mediums 7.30 to 7.35, workers 7.10 to 7.25, sheep and lambs supply fair with best wethers 3.75 to 4.00 and choice lambs 5.50 to 5.75.

East Liberty

Grain Prices and Inspections Reported for Wheat Corn and Hay

Wheat and corn futures steady with various graded lots listed by class and color. No. 2 red wheat at 6c to 69c, corn white and mixed grades shown with multiple price points, oats steady, Hay steady with new No. 1 timothy at 11.50 to 12.00. Inspections recorded: wheat two red and three red cars, corn one yellow car, oats and hay car totals listed.

Timothy Hay

Market Prices Report From New York

New York market figures list Mess pork at 18.00 to 18.75, tard at 10.60, butter creamery at 22 to 23 cents, Elgin dairy at 21 cents, imitation creamery at 18 cents, cheese large at 10 to 9 cents, eggs at 25 to 26 cents, dressed poultry with turkeys 8 to 10 cents, chicks 10 to 20 cents, fowls 11 to 13 cents, ducks 8 to 11 cents, geese 16 cents, springs 20 to 22 cents.

New York Elgin

Cincinnati Market Report Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices

Cincinnati market figures show cattle receipts at 1 025 with good to choice trading 4 50 to 5 60 and best calves to 7 00. Hog receipts 999 with heavy shippers 7 10 to 7 25 and good to choice 6 75 to 6 95. Sheep receipts 2 576 with extra lambs 5 25 to 5 40.

Cincinnati

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices at Union Stock Yards

Union Stock Yards Illinois on October 10 reports cattle receipts of 3 500 with prime beeves at 7.40 to 8.40 per cwt and various ranges for other cattle. Hog receipts 16 000 with prices from 4 75 to 7 30 per cwt. Sheep receipts 800 with native and western offerings priced from 2 30 to 9 50 per cwt.

Union Stockyards

East Buffalo Live Stock Prices Report

East Buffalo New York october 10 cattle receipts 12 cars mixet strong with limited good offerings hogs receipts 62 cars yorkers 37.00 7.35 mixed packers 7.35 7.40 mediums and heavy 7.40 7.50 roughs 6.50 6.75 stags 7.25 6.00 pigs 5.00 6.00 sheep and lambs receipts 67 cars tops 5.69 5.75 fair to good 5.10 5.60 culls and common 0 5.00 top sheep 3.80 4.00 culls to good 2.00 3.75 yearlings 4.25 4.50.

East Buffalo N. Y

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Update

Chicago grain and provisions report notes Wheat futures mixed with December at 70 1/2 cents and May at 71 cents. Prices edged higher on renewed demand as market watchers track export demand and nearby crop conditions.

Chicago Grain and Provisions Chicago

Commodity Prices Reported in December to May Trends

The notice lists corn prices down in December and May with figures 484 47c and 324 32c, oats down in December with 324% 32c, and provisions for January including pork at 15.45 to 15.60, lard at 8.77 to 8.82, and ribs at 8.15 to 8.2246.

Price list of farm products and groceries from Springs-84

Shipper prices cover poultry and fowls, turkeys, geese, eggs, butter, cheese, hides, tallow, wool, and fruits. Includes cabbage, coconuts, oranges, lemons, onions, honey, potatoes, cranberries, radishes, tomatoes, peaches, grapes, pears, celery, sweet potatoes, plums, bran, and a wide range of coffee and sugar grades with city package rates.

Dover Ohios New York Jersey California

Historic Market Price List For Hams And Groceries

An old market list shows varied prices for hams sugar cured black Indiana and California beef and pork items, bacon sausage fresh pork, lard and pickled goods. It includes chemical substances and medicines with prices, castor oil, opium, quinine, and other victuals and commodities.

Indiana

Free Trial Offer Promises Cure for All Diseases

An advertisement claims a new treatment is curing diverse diseases from heart and lungs to kidneys skin and nerves. It invites all sufferers to call for a free trial package aimed at their own case and presented by Dr. Lipes.

Dr. Lipes

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