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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
2
Sept 11 report notes relief from the beef trust with grass fed cattle dominant in grazing country markets. Grade beef prices drop six to seven cents a pound and ribs and loins fall from 18 to 20 cents to 14 to 19 cents per pound. Hog prices also decline and mutton is cheaper by three to four cents versus previous months.
Polis Street Railway Co plans a new brick one story car barn about 250 feet east of the existing barns on W Washington Street. The project costs about $75,000 and will use the present shops for repair washing and car construction as the current capacity is inadequate. Construction to begin in 30 to 60 days.
In Pana Illinois on September 11 23 year old Dr Otto A Holt a prominent Tower Illis dentist killed himself with poison due to financial strain and inability to marry his fiancée Eva Ham daughter of the Pana public schools superintendent. Relatives and guests awaited the noon ceremony as the tragedy unfolded.
The council finance committee met Wednesday to discuss the next year’s tax levy and appropriations but did not reach an agreement. Councillors Wynne Moriarity Berry and Crall attended and left after a short discussion. The only definite result was a plan to reconvene Friday night with Moriarity voicing opposition to several proposed increases in appropriations.
The Germania from Australian ports reports the sinking of Capt. Beyer after a fall from the weather rigging. A seaman, an adept swimmer, clung to life for hours before witnesses say albatrosses attacked and likely killed him as fog closed in.
Gov Stone of Pennsylvania calls for next Sunday to be observed with reverence as an anniversary of William McKinley’s death and memorial services in churches statewide at the usual worship hour. Gov Durbin declines to urge ministers to preach memorial sermons due to lateness of the week.
The Herald reports Putnam Bradlee Strong and Miss May Yohe arrived in Buenos Ayres Argentina on Monday and are staying at the Grand hotel registered as Bradlee Strong and Lady. Miss Yohe is ill and under medical care. The couple occupy elegant hotel apartments.
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles started from Washington for the Philippines to inspect major posts and review army conditions. His party, including Mrs. Miles and aides, will circumnavigate the globe and return via the Suez canal, docking in Manila by September 30 aboard the transport Thomas.
Important messages came from the executive mansion in Harrisburg. Mitchell telephoned from Warveys Lake that he accepted Gov Stone's invitation to confer in Harrisburg on Saturday, but he did not know the topics to be discussed.
United States deputy marshals led by Detective Chas H Sewal raided four snuff manufactories on the east side of New York Wednesday. They seized about 100000 pounds of snuff in process and captured seven prisoners. The plant value is estimated at $25000. The government aims to prove a 20 year organization for illegal snuff manufacture with tax losses around $250000.
Fourteen thousand masons and laborers in Barcelona went on strike amid unrest described as led by anarchist agitators. Authorities, deeming the situation serious, are sending troops to ready for possible emergencies.
ST. LOUIS, Sept 11 Mrs Anna Knohl 36 died Wednesday night after being burned while trying to shield her children from flames when a coal oil lamp exploded earlier that afternoon.
Testimony notes relief from persistent constipation bloating and chest pressure after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. The narrator reports improved sleep energy nourishment and fewer illnesses for herself and husband since changing beverages citing Postum as healthier and stomach relief.
In Knoxville southeast of Urbana 25 smallpox cases are found and 86 people are under quarantine. Dr Probst and Dr Monthan visited a house where a patient pulled a revolver but the doctors were submitted and four cases were found in that residence.
Washington district commissioners canceled proposed automobile street races during the Grand Army encampment due to danger. The move preserves safety amid the event schedule.
NEver before Chicago reports coke jumps to 12 and 13 a ton while pig iron nears 26 a ton. Rail car shortages and rail theft hinder supply as demand outpaces delivery. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Chandler's Anti-Grippe Capsules are advertised within the piece.
A large line of wallpaper offered at about half price at the new store. Various local ads mention services from dry cleaning to dental work, and special train rates for Sunday excursions by D and W Ry and Lake Erie and Western. Also notices of station dining hall and guaranteed offers.
A fire at hose house 1S went unseen by sleeping watchman Bartley Dugan due to an overheated stove. About 450 feet of hose were ruined. The safety board ordered all watchmen to report hourly to fire headquarters. Chief Coots received ten days’ leave to attend a fire chief convention in New York.
Advertisement text enforces that the name Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets appear on every box as the cure for cold and grip, priced at 25 cents, highlighting trademarked branding and product claims.
An advertisement urges readers to patronize O J Kidd and Co at 442 Massachusetts avenue for good wall paper. The notice cites new phone 3568 and positions the store as a source of quality interior decoration.
A Denison barber shop touts the newest grooming trends including updated cuts and a focus on style. The advertisement highlights experienced barbers and modern services using premium products and efficient mirrors.
This strictly pure paint promises a handsome and durable job when applied by any reliable painter. It notes the best season for painting with minimal weather-related issues and lists the address 240 to 248 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis.
Advertisement outlines fast routes from Indianapolis to Detroit via Lakerie Western and Wabash lines with a 12 20 p m departure and 10 00 p m return. It also lists fares and berths to Lima and St Marys Ohio and notes a September 20 shopping offer for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething. It mentions a Lima and St Marys schedule and a 6 30 am Sunday departure with Sun's seventh page liners inviting readers to check pages for more opportunities.
Within a month after the Plainfield interurban line is finished the route will extend to the Indiana Reform School for Boys located a half mile south of Plainfield. Negotiations on using state property have lasted several days and the Reform School Board of Control decided Tuesday to condemn the land and proceed to gain the entrance in the usual manner.
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