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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1902

Page

3

Mor ris Wilson Found In Woodlands After Fatal Razor Attack

The 80 year old Rev Mor ris Wilson known in Genoa and Dunlow West Virginia was found asleep in a wood area two miles from his home holding a razor used to fatally injure his wife after preaching on Hebrews IX 22. Authorities deem him insane as he shows no memory of the crime and remains feeble and nonresponsive.

Dunlow W. Va Morris Wilson Genoa Woodlands Wilson

Campaign Literature Cram In Senator Beveridge Office

Busy days in Beveridge's office as clerks sort campaign thunder for mailing. A professional wrapper prepared mags of campaign literature and lithographs of the senator were sent out to state senate candidates. Pedestrian Schilling resumes world walk from Johannesburg aiming to complete 7,000 miles northward through Africa.

Senator Beveridge Washington State Senate Johannesburg Schilling Africa

Thief Robs Crippled Peanut Vendor of Life Savings

In Muncie Indiana on September 9 a burglar entered the home of "Uncle Billy" Everett a crippled peanut vender and stole several hundred dollars the savings of a lifetime.

Muncie Ind Billy” Everett

St Marys man’s wedding turns deadly at park dance

Frank Hines of St Marys wed a 15 year old girl then hosts a wedding dance at San Souci park. After disturbances at the dance Schmidt, park owner, fired a shotgun into the crowd wounding Drake Ella Wilkin son Rose Whitehead and Miss Hines. Drake seriously injured. Schmidt fled but was captured and jailed.

Wapakoneta Frank Hines St. Marys San Souci’s Park Ella Wilkinson Rose Whitehead Miss Hines Drake Charles Rhodes Schmidt

Car Collision Sues: O'Donnell and Kluge File Claims

James O'Donnell sues a street car line for 10000 claiming a wagon he rode was hit by a car. Dr William H Kluge sues Indianapolis Greenwood & Franklin Railroad Co for 5000 alleging a sudden jerk of a car caused a fall crippling knee and ankle injuries and lost earnings of about 100 a week plus business damage from confinement.

James O'Donnell Street Car Company William H. Kluge Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railroad Co

Justices Poised for Second Primary Contests

Justice Sheppard will run for justice of the peace amid a short coming primary while Nickerson debates joining. Lockman hints at staying in office if re-elected, and Fate enters the race as a new justice candidate. Candidates file petitions for justice and constable nominations.

Justice Sheppard Justice of the Peace Justice Nickerson Elliott Nickerson Justice Lockman Justices of the Peace George W. Fate

Rescuers Find Three Alive and One Dead in Gloucestershire

In Gloucestershire at the Union colliery a disaster left four men entombed around 120 hours. At 5 o clock Tuesday morning three were found alive in a pitiable condition and one body was recovered.

London Union Gloucestershire

Fireman Arthur Johnson Killed in Cincinnati Yard Collision

In Cincinnati Panhandle freight yards a collision during car shifting killed fireman Arthur Johnson of Loveland. Engineer Wicker failed to see a string of cars on the same track and struck them, driving the engine tender into the cab. Johnson’s body was cut in two. Earlham College in Richmond will open on September 15 with promising prospects for the year.

Cincinnati Panhandle Arthur Johnson Loveland Wicker Johnson

Cruston Post Office Safe Blasted In Early Morning Heist

Cruston Ohio police report a break in at the Creston post office. Cracksmen blasted the safe stealing stamps and funds while the money order fund remained safe. Dr P D Hollingsworth challenged the robbers after hearing the disturbance and fired a shotgun wounding the door and smashing windows.

Creston Poast P. D. Hollingsworth

Miners Demand Ventilation at Prospect Hill Mine

In Vincennes Indiana thirty Prospect Hill miners demand better shaft ventilation. The company allegedly refused and fired the men before a strike could take place. The state mine inspector is summoned to settle the dispute. The mine gained prominence a year ago after 300 miners unionized, sparking ongoing clashes with operators.

Vincennes Ind Prospect Hill

Steam barge H. H. Houghton sinks at Detroit dock

The steam barge H. H. Houghton carrying limestone sank at its Detroit dock Tuesday morning after listing to port. Deck hands Edward Close of Harbor Beach and William Daniels of Detroit drowned as the vessel went down in about 25 feet of water, with damage estimated at $600.

Detroit Mich H. H. Houghton Edward Close Wm. Daniels Close Harbor Beach Daniels

Cigar Output For Year Ends July 31 Revealed

The internal revenue bureau released early figures showing 6,674,725,557 cigars manufactured in the United States for the fiscal year ending July 31. Small cigars and tobacco cigarettes weighing under three pounds per thousand, plus imported cigars, are not included.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau United States

Count Rospigliosi to abandon papacy and run for parliament

Rome reports Count Rospigliosi, angered by the Vatican's refusal to sanction his marriage to Mrs. Parkhurst, announces he will abandon the papacy. He plans to stand for election to the next parliament, with potential measures to follow if elected.

Rome

Ogdensburg contractor arrested over eight hour law

Thomas Whalen of Ogdensburg, under contract for the $200,000 State Normal School at Fredonia, was arrested at Labor League urging. He is charged with forcing workers to ten hours daily. The Fredonia building is a major state project to be completed by November 1. Whalen was held for trial next Monday.

Dunkirk N. Y Thomas Whalen Ogdensburg State Normal School Fredonia American Federation of Labor Whalen

Indiana regiment veterans set Oct 15 reunion date

The 151st Indiana regiment veterans of the Spanish American War have scheduled their annual reunion for October 15 in Richmond.

Richmond Ind Indiana

Columbus council rejects interurban trolley bid deal

Columbus council voted 10 to 8 against an ordinance to grant an interurban franchise at a fare under three cents within city limits. Harry Young of Cleveland pushed 41 tickets for a dollar for the Columbus Newark and Eastern Traction Co. The Apple Yard syndicate is said to have blocked Young's bid.

Columbus, CO Bent Columbus United States Harry Young Cleveland Columbus, Newark & Eastern Traction Co Apple Yard Young

Shelbyville Cars Start Thursday Service Likely

Interurban traffic likely begins Thursday morning on the Indianapolis Shelbyville Southeastern Traction line. The trip between Indianapolis and Shelbyville is scheduled for one hour and eighteen minutes. Cars will run from Meridian and Washington streets.

Shelbyville Indianapolis Indianapolis, Shelbyville Southeastern Traction Co Meridian Washington-sts

Edward Graves Declared Insane After Suicide Attempts

Bloomington Indiana reports Edward Graves a prisoner who attempted death by his own hand four times has been declared insane. He was arrested on a charge of attempting to shoot his brother and reportedly said he would rather die than go to jail.

Bloomington Ind Edward Graves

Elwood Firms Land Orders as City Schools Open

Elwood Indiana reports Des Moines designee placed an order for 1000 lawn mowers. Des Moines schools opened with 3000 in attendance. Union Traction Co to straighten track between Elwood and Alexandria. Police on duty to monitor unusual robbery activity.

Elwood Ind Elwood Lawn Mower Co Des Moines Sindee Union Traction Co Alexandria

Markets Here and Elsewhere Stocks Bonds and Live Stock

The market report notes Americans in London at parity, rumors of Missouri Pacific and St Paul ties, and Standard Oil bullish on Missouri Pacific. New York opens with Gould stock strength and coal stocks firm amid holding company chatter. Missouri Pacific moves, Anaconda leads industrials, bonds rise, and overall market remains strong through noon with 549600 shares traded.

New York London Louisville Missouri Pacific St. Paul Standard Oil Bull Pool Southern Pacific Pacific Mail Pacific Coast St. Bau Missouri Pacific Holding Company New. York Gould Missouri Kansas & Texas Wabash Pennsylvania New Jersey St. Louis Southern Railway Union Pacific Erie Mosouri Pacific Ontario & Western Atchison Reading Steel

Grain and hay price report with car inspections

Wheat steady with several grades listed including No 2 red and No 3 red. corn mixed and white grades quoted. oats midrange. hay steady with New No 1 and No 2 timothy prices. Inspections report Wheat No 2 red rejected 11 cars unmerchantable 3 up grade 2. Total 17 cars.

Timothy Hay

Chicago grain and provisions quotes for September and December

Chicago market notes wheat futures up 0.70 to 0.71 cents, December at 67.683 cents. corn up 0.50 to 0.42. Oats rise 1 cent. January pork at 14. STIG 14.0734, lard 8.25 to 8.40, ribs 7.85 to 7.90.

Chicago

Market Prices for Pork Dairy and Poultry in New York

New York market report lists Mess pork at 18.25 19.25 dollars per unit and lard at 10.90. Butter prices from Creamery and Elgin brands vary around 21 to 21¾ cents per pound for creamery, with imitation creamery at 15¼ to 16¾ cents. Cheese quotes show large at 9¾ to 9 5/8 cents and small at 18 9/16 to 10¾ cents. Dressed poultry prices feature turkeys 18 to 20 cents, chickens 11 to 20 cents, fowls 11 to 18 cents, ducks 16 to 21 cents, geese 15 cents, and springs 20 to 22 cents per pound.

New York Elgin Java Rio Santos Ariosa Lion Jersey Caracas Cnseworth’s Columbia A Windsor Ridgeway Phoenix Empire Ideal Golden Windsor Ex Idney New Orleans Louisiana Carolina California Indiana

Indianapolis Stockyards Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts Report

Cattle receipts Tuesday total about 600 head with many export type steers 1200 to 1500 pounds averaging around 750 to 800. Hogs receipts 2500 with best heavies around 7.70 to 7.65 and pigs 6 to 7.15 per hundredweight noted. Sheep and lambs receipts 300 with spring lambs and feeders priced near 4.25 to 4.75 for fat lambs and 2.75 to 3.75 for stockers. At East Buffalo N Y cattle receipts light with scarce yearlings and varied hog prices from 7.30 to 8.20 and cows steady near 6.00 to 8.25 for slaughter grades.

Indianapolis Union East Buffalo N. Y Canadas Mondava

Wheat and grain prices and Cincinnati live stock market data

Toledo market notes show wheat cash and September at 72 1 2 with May at 72 1 4 percent, corn cash 0 0 1 2, September 59 1 2, December 41 1 2, May 3, oats September 31 1 4, December 31 1 4, rye No 2 52, cloverseed October 5 4 7, January 5 3 2 4, Allyke No 2 7 4 2 1 4, No 3 7 1 0. Cincinnati live stock market reports cattle receipts 157, steady market, calves active and higher. hogs receipts 1 950, market active with slight price shifts. sheep receipts 1 205, market strong with lambs steady.

Toledo Cincinnati

Chicago Dairy Prices and Poultry Rates Note

In Chicago on September 9 prices listed include Butter Creameries 17 to 19. Cheese Twins 10 and 12 plus. Swiss at 12 4. Live Poultry chickens 11 to 18 cents, springs 18 cents, turkeys 13 cents, gesse at $1.00 6.09. ducks 10 cents. Begs lile.

Chicago

Chicago Live Stock Market Report September Receipts

Cattle receipts 8590 at Union Stock Yards with prices for prime beeves 7.90 to 8.75 and cows 2.90 to 5.25. Hogs 19000 with prices from 7.10 to 7.95 and pigs 5.50 to 7.25. Sheep 20000 steady to 10 cents lower with native and Western types priced between 2.25 and 5.75.

Chicago Union Stock Yards Ill

Prices in Jobbing Trade List Covering Poultry Produce and Provisions

A broad price list for shipper prices across poultry meats eggs butter cheese hides tallow wool flour bran fruits and vegetables and fish with specific rates for fowls turkeys ducks geese eggs butter cheese hides tallow wool and assorted goods including oranges lemons onions potatoes grapes peaches and oysters among others. Concrete unit prices and container sizes accompany each item reflecting a mid western market listing.

Vendor price catalog with assorted groceries and fuels

A dense list of prices for seafood meat and staple goods including clams lobster peeled shrimp coffee sugars beans oats and canned fruits and vegetables. The itemized list also contains prices for drugs chemicals and various coals and cokes from multiple suppliers and brands.

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