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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

3

Will Young Stratton Challenge Millionaire Father Will

Isaac Stratton of Toulon North Dakota refuses to say if he will sue to break his father W S Stratton’s will. A court fight could cut off his 50 000 bequest if he loses. He has hired lawyers and if he does not sue others may pursue claims of millions.

Will Young Stratton Colorado Springs Colo Isaac Stratton Toulon N. D W.S. Stratton Stratton

Soldiers in dress parade greet president at governor’s office

A state house scene as knights of the nobility and soldiers in fine attire gather to receive the president. Senator Fairbanks, Mayor Bookwalter, Col Russell B. Harrison, Gen Ward and other officials mingle, while state offices close for the event as the party departs for the train.

Sam Ware State House Knights of the Nobility Senator Fairbanks Bookwalter Prince Henry Charlie Col Russell B. Harrison Gen. Ward Capt. Anderson Col. Wilson John L. Sullivan

Republican State Ticket Named in Saratoga

Saratoga dispatch notes the planned Republican state ticket with Benjamin J. Odell for governor George R. Sheldon for lieutenant governor and J B McKwane for secretary of state, listing each candidate with their county.

Saratoga N. Y Benjamin J. Odell Orange County George R. Sheldon New York J. B. McKwane Albany County

Lost Article Notice in The Sun Lines

Classified item notes a found article referenced in The Sun with a guaranteed result offer. Contact phones 880 and office 121a E. Ohfost for retrieval.

Miners Regiment Helps Restore Oliphant After Night of Turmoil

Regiments of the Thirteenth, composed largely of miners from Scranton, arrived at Oliphant after midnight and seized the town by 5 am Tuesday. Lieut. Col. F. W. Stilwell led the force while Sheriff Schad requested aid as disturbances began Monday. A mob injured Eugene Ditty and deputies were assaulted, with one deputy firing on a striker named Taylor in self defense.

Scranton Thirteenth’ Regiment Oliphant F. W. Stilwell Schad Eugene Ditty McAndrews Taylor

President silent on calling Thirteenth regiment in Lackawanna

In Wilkes Barre on September 2 President Mitchell declined to comment on deploying the Thirteenth regiment in the Lackawanna area. District Board Member Fallon said the move would bolster the strikers by enabling enlisted miners to draw state pay and relief funds while in service.

Wilkesbarre Lackawanna Mitchell Fallon

Central States Water Works Association Convention Opens

The annual convention of the Central States Water Works Association began at Denison on Tuesday afternoon with an address of welcome from Mayor Bookwalter. Several papers were read as delegates attended the sessions. The Commercial Club will host a smoker Tuesday night. Business sessions run Wednesday and Thursday.

Central States Water Works ‘Association Denison Bookwalter Commercial Club

Miners Win UMW Recognition In West Virginia Mines

In Charleston WV on September 23, Plymouth mine 23 miles below here signed the Huntington convention scale and recognized the United Mine Workers of America, putting about 500 men back to work. Rochester mine also signed the scale. Strike leaders are jubilant.

Charleston W. Va Plymouth Mines United Mine Workers - of America Rochester Gyandotte River

Remarkable relic at Baldwin piano store stands the test of time

An 87 year old square piano from Conrad Meyer of Philadelphia is on display at a Baldwin store corner. It was traded in, not repaired, and offered for sale at five dollars as a curiosity. The old instrument still plays though tone is imperfect.

Baldwin Music Store Ihe Conrad Meyer Philadelphia

South American Girl in Love with Alfonso

A San Sebastian dispatch says Miss Anna Campbell of Buenos Aires has fallen for King Alfonso and attends every royal function. The king shows interest, but the queen mother is irked and has asked the girl's father to keep her away from the king.

Madrid San Sebastian Anna Campbell Buenos Ayres Alfonso

Quakers Endorse Prohibition Aims at Western Yearly Meeting

In Plainfield Indiana on September 23 the Western Yearly Meeting of Friends voted to urge subordinate meetings to bar anyone from church office who is in a secret organization or who uses or sells tobacco or intoxicating liquor. The body also condemned alcohol as destructive to life and crime driven by licensing, aligning with Friends principles and republican gov ernment.

Plainfield Ind Western Yearly Meeting of Friends Friends Church

Typos Win Central Labor Union Admission Vote

Central Labor Union tables the Photo-Engravers Union admission, a Ty poxgraphical victory the photo-engravers split from the Typographical Union. A resolution endorses the city firemen raise and urges the ordinance take effect January 1, 1908.

Central’ Labor Union Photo-Engravers’ Union Typoxgraphical Union Photo-Engravers Typographical Union American Federation of Labor

City Tax Levy Cut Likely From Council Committee

Council finance committee trims next year estimates by $25 000 and some members advocate a lower levy. Councilman John Crall leads the drive, predicting committee support for a reduced rate as the cuts take effect.

Council Finance Committee John Crall

Woman Burglar Robs Cottage Avenue Home

A woman burglar robbed R. T. Singleton’s home at 1226 Cottage Ave. of 50 dollars Monday night. Mud tracks near a window show a barefooted female culprit. a vicious dog did not disturb the raid.

R. T. Singleton Cottageave

Americans in London See Market Strains and Bond Moves

From New York a special wire reports Americans in London trading below parity due to talk of miner restarts and Reading Collieries. Bonds issued to retire U S leather preferred noted while beef and hide trades are watched for control. Wabash runs show large gross earnings amid rising expenses with W A earnings hinted at 8 percent. Atchison common sees renewed demand as loan renewals push to 14 percent.

U. S Beef Trust St. Paul Wabash W. A Atchison Common

Veteran of Three Wars Highlighted at Convention

Capt. E. R. Hutchins of Des Moines, a veteran of three wars, stands as a prominent figure at the convention. He served from the Civil War through the Spanish-American War to the Philippines, including the First Bull Run and Farragut at Mobile Bay. Hutchins enlisted in Boston in the First Massachusetts regiment, rising from private to captain.

E. R. Hutchins Des Moines Philippines Hutchins

Dissent Within Spanish Royal Family Over Infanta Marriage

Renewed tensions in Spain's royal circle as Infanta Maria Theresa defies the queen mother. She has corresponded with midshipman Prince Jenaro Borbon amid pressure for her to wed an Austrian archduke. King Alfonso backs the infanta. the queen seeks a marriage arrangement, prompting palace clashes and speculation of a grand duke match.

Madrid Spain Infanta Maria Theresa Jenaro Borbon Prince of Asturias Austria Franz Joseph Alfonso Jenaro San Sebastian

Young Corbett Heads to Philadelphia and New York City

Champion boxer Young Corbett left Cincinnati for Philadelphia with Willie Fitzgerald. He plans to stay a few days in Philadelphia then move to New York City to seek vaudeville bookings for about eight weeks. If sparring is needed Fitzgerald will accompany him.

Cincinnati Young Corbett Philadelphia Willie Fitzgerald Brooklyn New York City Wille Fitzgerald

Indianapoli s Union Stockyards Cattle and Sheep Report

Cattle Tuesday receipts total about 800 head with a 1200 to 1500 lb export steer class averaging 7.25 to 7.50. Fair to medium export steers 1200 to 1400 lb average 6.50 to 7.25. Good to prime butcher steers 1000 to 1280 lb average 6.50. Various weights listed for cows calves heifers bulls and feeding classes. Sheep receipts about 100 head, including lambs and stockers. market ranges shown for common to medium sheep and good to choice sheep.

Indianapolis Union Weis

Grain Market Quotes and Carload Inspections Summary

Wheat steady with No 2 red at 70 cents while corn shows weakness across No 1 white to No 4 white mixed priced around 58 to 60 cents. Oats and hay move stronger with No 2 white oats at 31 to 32 cents and timothy hay 9 to 11 dollars per bale. Inspections report rejected No 3 red wheat and multiple unmerchantable corn cars, total 11 wheat cars and 27 corn cars, plus 1 additional mixed car.

Timothy

Chicago Produce Market Prices Report

Chicago markets list butter creamer ies 22 to 231/2 cents per pound daisies 20 to 211/2 eggs 8 to 9 cents cheese varieties Twins 10 to 11 cents daisies 11 to 111/2 cents young Americas 11 1/2 to 121/2 Swiss 12 to 121/2 cents live poultry chickens 91/2 to 111/2 cents springs 9/10 cent turkeys 18 cents geese 5.00 to 6.50 ducks 10 to 14 cents per pound.

Chicago I&sc New York

Stock Market Opens With Mixed Gains Amid Bank Fear

After a brisk start led by St Paul strong at 1% rise the market turned irregular with sugar and gang stocks pressured. Missouri Pacific and Texas slipped while government bonds gained and coal strike fears weighed on production prospects. Noon readings show St Paul 196 44, Reading 70 14, Pennsylvania 166, United States Steel 40 1 2. Total activity 418 600 shares.

St. Paul Missouri Pacific Texas Reading Pennsylvania Southern Railway Texas Pacific United States’ Steel

Court martial for Gen Liller in Spanish American War veterans group

The Spanish American War Veterans court martial convened Monday night in room 83 at the state house to try Gen. Liller. Charges lacked the commander in chief's signature, and the court adjourned to Wednesday morning to fix the flaw with Capt. Ambrose Higgins defending, a Philadelphia lawyer and commander of the Pennsylvania veterans.

Gen. Liller House Ambrose Higgins Philadelphia Pennsylvania Veterans

Miners Arrested After Rush Run Incident in West Virginia

Oliver Wilson and W. E. Scott, striking miners, were arrested Monday night at Rush Run for assaulting a bystander and drawing a revolver on operator John Lairs. The incident occurred in Thurmond on September 23.

Thurmond W. Va Oliver Wilson W. E. Scott Rush Run John Lairs

Leonardis M. Phipps Dies in Los Angeles

Leonidas M. Phipps aged 6 percent? brother of W C Phipps of Indianapolis died in Los Angeles California. He had lived in Indianapolis most of his life until about 15 years ago.

Leonidas M. Phipps W. C. Phipps Indianapolis Los Angeles Cal

Indianapolis Street Railway Car Barn Permit Approved

The Indianapolis Street Railway Co. secured a building permit Tuesday for a new car barn on W Washington St. The project, valued at $46,000, is set for completion in four months.

Indianapolis Street Railway American National Bank Ans Capital National Bank Columbia National Bank Eee National Bank Indiana National Bank Central Trust Company Marion Trust Company Union Trust Company Wee 1B Security Trust Company Indiana Trust Company Home Brewing Company Aes Indianapolis Fire Ins American Central Life Ind. Guarantee and Title Co Aneneee Can Law Building Indianapolis Cold Storage T. B. Laycock Mfg. Co J. T. Polk Eee Sie Indianapolia Cas Wasson Atlas Engine Works Ace Ioads Indianapolis Gas Citizens’ Street Railway Union Traction Co. Sa Ripple Gs Indiana Cold Storage Sivas Es Home Heating and Lighting CO. GO The Indianapolis Street Railway Co W. Washington St

Lipton to Challenge for America's Cup

London report cites the Times saying Sir Thomas Lipton will contest the America's Cup with a challenge announced for October 6.

London The Times Thomas Lipton Will Chalk

Cincinnati market notes cattle hogs and sheep prices

Cattle receipts 2431 steady on Monday with calves strong up to 25 cents. Hogs receipts 1069 active with some up 5 to 10 cents. best medium and heavy shippers 7.75. packers 7.65 to 7.10. mixed 7.45 to 7.65. Sheep receipts 1267 extra 3.15 to 3.35. lambs dull but light lambs 10 to 15 cents lower. heavy sheep up 25 cents. extra 5.00 to 5.10.

Cincinnati

New York Provisions Prices Move In Early Trade

New York markets report mixed gains for meat and dairy goods with Mess pork at 18.00 18.75 per unit and lard at 10.76. Butter prices range from 18 to 22 cents and eggs at 22 23 cents. Dressed poultry lists turkeys at 16 cents, chickens 11 2 cents, and ducks 10 to 17 cents.

New York Elgin I.c Java Rio Santos Aripasa Lion Jersey Caracas Dilsworth’s Columbia Windsor Ridgewood Ridney New Orleans Carolina California

Market Report From Union Stock Yards

Union Stock Yards report shows cattle receipts 6 500 with steady tone. prime beeves 7 60 to 8 65. cows and heifers 2 80 to 5 30. Texans 3 50 to 44 40. grassers 3 70 6 00. Hogs receipts 11 000 with gains to 7 95. pigs 5 50 to 7 00. Sheep receipts 20 000 steady to slightly lower. native ewes 2 25 to 3 75. western lambs 3 25 to 5 60.

Wheat and grain futures mixed on Chicago market

Wheat held steady to fractionally lower with September at 79 8c and December at 104 63c. Corn eased to unchanged with September at 624 61c and December at 4514 451c. Oats rose then fell within 32% to 3314c for September and 205% 30c for December. Provisions saw January pork at 15.12 to 15.20, lard 8.67 to 8.70, ribs 8.00 to 6.06.

Chicago

Found through THE 8UNS liners. Results guaranteed.

Unclear text fragment mentions phones and a contact name B. Olito with an address line partially readable. The item appears to be an old classified or advertisement note offering guaranteed results and a phone contact.

Olito

You Can’t Lose With The Sun Liners

An encouragement to try Sun liners promising guaranteed returns with a small outlay. The notice provides two phone contacts for more information.

Ohiost

Poultry Prices Patchy for Shippers in Springs

Poultry and other produce prices show pain for shippers. Springs report 16c for fowls, old turkey and hens at 10c per pound. Old turkey prices noted.

Food Prices and Wholesale Goods Listing

A dense inventory of groceries and farm staples with prices for turkeys ducks geese eggs butter cheese hides tallow wool flour bran and a wide range of fruits vegetables coffee sugars canned goods and specialty items. Includes regional items such as oranges lemons apples pears and melons with per unit or per bushel pricing and city brand references.

Historical Meat Prices Amid 140s Era Trade Listings

A fragmented price list shows various cured meats and cuts with percentages and unit prices. Items include hams, bacon, sausage, fresh pork and beef, lard, and pickled pork with regional notes such as Indiana and California. Prices are given per weight or per hundredweight, reflecting market ranges and labeling quirks of the period.

Indiana California

Oysters and seafood prices in New York market listing

A condensed price list shows oysters from New York and best Baltimore standards per gallon at 1.00 to 1.40. Fish and clams priced by type, with frog legs at 1.50 to 3.00 per dozen and peeled shrimp at 1.20 per gallon. Drug and chemical prices for various items noted, including opium and quinine, with oils and coal and coke mentioned.

Oyrsters New York Siler F. G. K Baltimore

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