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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
3
In Sullivan Indiana shoppers hail bargain rocks at Springer's while educators prepare for improved craft at Sullivan Normal. Local residents including Miss Hart and Mrs Adams visit, and notices promote town property deals, seeds, and new store arrivals.
The calendar features ten color reproductions of Moran paintings across six sheets sized 10 by 12 inches. Issued by General Passenger Department, Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, sent on receipt of 25 cents. Address F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Elizabeth South known as Aunt Betsy died Monday night at 8 15 from pneumonia and old age. Born in 1813 in North Carolina she moved to this county as a girl from Tennessee. She left three children and was respected by friends and family.
A steamer traveling from Cincinnati to Memphis burned to the waterline at Turners Landing near Cairo Illinois. Casualties range from 65 to 80 with 60 still unaccounted for and many injured. Survivors recount frantic escapes as authorities rush to the scene from Pittsburg and surrounding towns.
Missouri grocers faced fines for selling baking powders with alum. New York authorities seized alum based mixes and dumped them. The public is warned to avoid cheap substitutes and look for known brands, as inspectors press a health crusade to remove alum from homes.
A Cairo report cites 38 as the low count and suggests the dead may reach near a hundred as passengers lists were burned. Purser Dana Scott and others rely on memory for estimates while investigators from Cincinnati prepare to probe.
A Managua dispatch reports a Wednesday night explosion at military barracks attributed to Conservative members. Nearly 150 people died and the barracks were destroyed amid rising tensions with the Liberal party led by President Zelaya.
We thank all who kindly assisted us in caring for our wife and mother during her long sickness and death. R. Burge and children.
The largest collection of animated pictures ever shown features Edison productions including The Serpentine Dance in vivid colors. Also includes illustrated songs by Charles C. Wheeler. Located in Coffman’s Corner Drug Store Building Day and night admission 10 cents. Bring your family for top entertainment of the season.
Manila reports daily surrenders of insurgent groups to American authorities, with the latest noting General Rufino yielding to the native constabulary in Misamis province Mindanao. He leads 26 officers and 375 soldiers who surrendered as insurgents.
The weekly conveyance report shows 16 filings for the Southern Indiana terminal right of way into Sullivan, recorded last week. The actions involve property transfers and rights of way connected to the Sullivan terminal project, highlighting ongoing infrastructure dealings in the region.
For sale four good sized mares advertised by EK B Springer of New Lebanon Indiana.
The Bran nock bill became law in Ohio after senate passage. Violations incur a fine up to 100 dollars or up to 30 days imprisonment, or both.
The cholera situation shows no improvement with 388 Manila cases and 800 Manila deaths, plus 856 provincial cases and 602 provincial deaths reported by April 21.
Dallas tans thrilled as the 12th annual United Confederate Veterans reunion draws an estimated 45 000 visitors. Mayor Cabell says the city limits bulge with ex Confederates sons of veterans sponsors maids of honor and families. The auditorium opened at 10 this morning while the Sons of Veterans convene Wednesday at a fairground building. Paderewski performed last night for the reunion fund.
West faction defeats East at the National Association of Manufacturers convention in Indianapolis. D. M. Parry of Indianapolis elected president. E. H. Sanborn of Philadelphia becomes secretary. Hamilton Garhatt of Detroit named treasurer. Nominees Scheiren of Brooklyn and Parry/Sanborn were considered before the West prevailed. Next annual meeting set for New Orleans.
Democrats and Republican insurgents overruled the chair on the Cuban reciprocity bill in the House. A key amendment to remove the refined sugar differential during the reciprocity period was adopted in committee 164 to 111 and in the House 199 to 165, with 64 Republicans joining Democrats. The bill passed 247 to 52.
W W Jones a Plant system section master found his wife murdered near Ravenel station. Her throat was cut, head nearly severed, and a blood-stained sickle indicated the weapon. Several house items were missing, suggesting robbery. No suspect yet identified.
Mary Etta Shipp a 19 year old silk worker died at Wanaque twelve miles from Paterson. Her statement implies she died after drinking at a roadhouse while with a young man she said she did not know. The case arouses wide interest in Paterson.
Washington April 22 The nomination of Rear Admiral Henry C Taylor to be chief of the bureau of navigation was sent to the White House yesterday. Admiral Crowninshield’s resignation from the post was also transmitted to the president. The change will be made on the 28th inst.
Governor Cummins has posted a reward of 1200 dollars for the murderers of the Peter son children found dead in Des Moines suburbs last week. The sum may rise if suspects are not caught soon as public sentiment grows. The city plans to buy a pack of bloodhounds to aid the investigation.
The jury found Burton, Willis and Frederick VanWormer guilty of first degree murder in the killing of their uncle Peter A. Hellenbeck. The death sentence was imposed minutes after the verdict.
Hot Springs Arkansas April 19. At yesterday's session of the National Editorial association Garry A Willard of Booneville New York was elected president by unanimous vote. Mr Willard is state senator from Oneida county.
A garbled summary notes two men crowned by a skiff in Warrenton Ohio, three killed by a train in Philadelphia, Rev Samuel Breu of Lacona listed as surviving, Southern railway stock trading records in New York, an unknown man killing Russian interior minister Mos gine in St Petersburg, Countess Castelline mothered from Anna Gould giving birth in Paris, and a Republican inspector William Winkler in Evansville reported dead at polls. Also mentions Presbyterian cereal revision progress, no corner in Fort Worth stock, Queen Wilhelmina position concerns, and casualties aboard the warship Mars at Berehaven.
Dr Brooks of Smith Observatory announces the discovery of a new comet. Queen Wilhelmita is said to be suffering peritonitis. Disturbances widen in Belgium and Belsam. troops patrol towns.
A collection of brief items notes strikes spreading in Belgium insurrections in Mindoro ending, Barton Alabama fire damage, and Queen Wilhelmina illness linked to premature accouchement. Also reported are Don Francisco d Assize's death in France, Root sailing to Cuba, Aguinaldo subpoena talk, Garfield confirmed as civil service commissioner, formation of the National Bread Company of New England, a Burlington and Quincy speed record, Morgan Co statements about L and N and Southern, Roosevelt delaying Miles retirement, and other 1900s era items.
A rough digest notes weekly US business failures and various global items. It cites a Vienna financier's family event, a boxer’s death in Chicago, labor party talks in Brussels, a yacht completion, a New York case against the New York Central railroad, and discussions on peace plans after the Pretoria conference.
Reports say dock workers strike spreads in Denmark and Latin America while Brussels labor party ends with resumed work. A US iron workers wage demand, a Chicago murder verdict, and a deadly Sunday fire in Dallas accompany a Russian raid near New Chwang. A Cincinnati brewery loss and a Crystal Palace draw close the roundup.
The Senate approved the river and harbor bill while reports note Queen Wilhelmina shows slight improvement but remains in danger. Paderewski sails for Europe on May 30 and will be absent four years. Morgan plans financing for a new Atlantic ferry system in London. The court orders a trial for Gen. Smith over Samar actions.
Muneia Ind April 21 After thirty hours of deliberation the jury found Charles Pittser 21 guilty of murder in the second degree in the death of his 18 year old bride. Jurors refused to reveal how they voted while citing delays in reaching the verdict amid no insanity defense.
The Indiana Commandery Knights Templar elected officers for the year. Sidney W. Douglas of Lafayette was named grand commander, Frederick Glass of Madison deputy grand commander, Charles Goltra of Crawfordsville generalissimo, Nathan L. Agnew of Valparaiso captain-general, liver Gard of Frankfort senior warden, Vestal W. Woodward of Indianapolis junior warden, Cassius M. Carter of Muncie prelate, Charles L. Hutchinson of Indianapolis treasurer. Fort Wayne will host the next commandery meeting.
A South Seventh street line streetcar was wrecked last night by dynamite. No passengers were aboard but the motorman and conductor had narrow escapes. The strike and boycott enter its 16th week as the Electric company offers a large reward for those guilty of destroying property. The explosion’s report was heard citywide.
An explosion at W. S. Robertson’s soda fountain in Fairland, Shelbyville, injures three people. Robertson’s son dies a few hours later, clerk Wilbur Pell and 10 year old Ida Trean lose legs and remain in critical condition as the store is wrecked.
Samuel Abercrombie, a leading dry goods merchant in Rushville Indiana, killed himself with a Winchester rifle on April 21. The firm is reportedly prosperous and manager Abercrombie’s personal finances are believed to be sound. health is suspected as the cause of the suicide.
Engineers of the black coal fields in Brazil Indiana yielded after a strike threat and the district’s mines halted. Operators refused the demand for $5 extra per month, shorter hours, and a third engineer per mine, leading to resumed operations yesterday.
In Ruskville Indiana on April 18 Jas Medd a young man near New Salem was operating a stalk cutting machine when his mule team ran away. Medd was dragged under the cutter and badly cut about the body. He is feared to die from his injuries.
Gus Monroe died at the city hospital from a gunshot wound to the abdomen inflicted by Chas Hubbard after a night of drinking. Hubbard’s assault and battery charge will be upgraded to murder.
South Bend Indiana April 22 The Indiana division of the Travelers Protective association will hold its annual convention May 2 and 3 A liberal fund is being raised to entertain the visitors.
Sullivan Indiana reports Burrell Drake John Woodruff and Francis Wiley employed in a coal mine were arrested on the charge of murdering a deputy sheriff in Kentucky during a strike last fall.
In Richmond Indiana on April 21 James Shook was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the murder of John Ryan after days of trial.
Clinton Indiana reports a seven mile levee on the east bank of the Wabash completed to protect 3,500 acres from floods. The project safeguards farms and local countryside, signaling a major flood-control milestone for the area.
Kokomo Indiana hosts the annual state log rolling event by the Modern Woodmen. Dates August 5 and 6 are scheduled. The gathering features contestants competing in traditional log rolling events with community participation and local organizers.
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