The Sullivan Union Christmas 1902 Note and Liquor License Fight
A season greeting from The Sullivan Union notes five months of management, new equipment, and gratitude to subscribers. The issue also covers James A. Dudley and Oliver J. Dudley seeking liquor licenses, their appeals to higher courts, venue changes from County to Vigo to Clay counties, and local opposition indicating the community will contest the licenses to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
James A. Dudley
Oliver J. Dudley
Board of Commissioners
Circuit Court
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Piety
Clay Coury
Clay Circuit
Jas. A. Dudley
Miscellany of verse and snippets from a holiday page
A collage of satirical lines and short notes about Christmas customs and social figures. It mocks vaudeville style phrases, references Elbert Hubbard, Grover Cleveland and political stances, and ends with a Christmas themed quip about bills due and a cannon firecracker.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
Marriage licenses issued include Mark L. Bryant to Hattie A. Brinkman, Boyd Andrew to Celesta E. Trimble, Arista Turpen to Lelia B Purcell, Lorenzo Jordan to Anna Lizzie Sharp, Hud E Akers to Minnie M Johnson, Charles H Jeffers to Ona Marlowe, Daniel W Fry to Melviana M Thompson, Charles B Mayfield to Iona Knight, Sanford E R Fagg to Bessie Chastain, Edmon McClellan Leach to Lelia Nioma Frakes, Homer G Simmons to Hattie Bower, Johnathon N Bicknell to Mary J Erfft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Jordan
Anna Lizzie Sharp
Hud E Akers
Minnie M. Johnson
Charles H. Jeffers
Ona Marlowe
Daniel W. Fry
Melviana M. Thompson
Charles B. Mayfield
Iona Knight
Sanford E. R. Fagg
Bessie Chastain
Edmon McClellan Leach
Lelia Nioma Frakes
Homer G. Simmons
Hattie Bower
Johnathon N. Bicknell
Mary J. Erfft
Roosevelt May Arbiter In Venezuela Dispute
European powers probe Venezuela affair while Roosevelt is eyed to arbitrate. Puerto Cabello blockaded. arbitration plan may form a board of high legal talent. Cabinet splits over submitting Monroe doctrine to The Hague and European arbitration. The president aims to avoid a single man and keep American influence central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venezuela
Hague
Board of Arbitration
Fiseue Tribunal
The
Caracas Trade Blockade Hurts US Imports
In Caracas on December 28 the blockade harms American commerce with fifteen Caracas importers halting orders. Officials warn Caracas food stocks may last only about two weeks, prompting concern over shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
United States
Castro Leaves Caracas for La Victoria After Defeat
President Castro departed Caracas today for La Victoria amid reports that government forces under Gen Matos recent victory over revolutionists. The move follows the clash and defeat in the region, signaling ongoing conflict in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Castro
la Victoria
Gen- Matos
Five St. Louis Delegates Convicted in Bribery Case
Five former St. Louis house of delegates members Sher idan Denny Gutke Bersch and Albright were found guilty of bribery in the Suburban Streetcar bill scandal. Each faces five years in the penitentiary with bond posted on motions for a new trial. Charles F. Kelly awaits trial January 5 on bribery and perjury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
House of Delegates
John A. Sheridan
Charles Denny
Charles Gutke
Edmund Bersch
T. E. Albright
Charles F. Kelly
Philadelphia
Europe
Tug Lizzie Massey Explodes Killing Three Crew Off Norfolk
In Norfolk Virginia on December 24 the tug Lizzie Massey exploded while the barge Maple lay anchored in the southern branch of the Elizabeth river. Three crew members were killed, one seriously injured, a barge crewman had a broken leg, and the vessel sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Maple
Elizabeth River
Indiana Murder Trial Hangs Man Charged in Burke Case
Terre Haute Ind December 20 Matthew Alexander a colored man was sentenced to hang at Michigan City April 16 for murder in the first degree in the killing of Thomas Burke and a murderous assault on Mrs Burke. He was kept under guard after the verdict to prevent lynching and was moved to Michigan City for safety. Burke was killed by a throat cut as he protected his wife from an assumed assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Matthew Alexander
Thomas Burke
Michigan City
Burke
Alexander
Coal in Pike county a vast mine potential
Experts report Pike county Indiana holds about 5 58 000 000 tons of coal across 338 square miles with three veins averaging fifteen feet. deepest shaft only eighty feet and coal visible on farms allowing self extraction. A second item notes the suicide attempt of Mrs Clarence Hazel, a 19 year old Covington Kentucky woman, at the Morton hotel in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Pike County
Tragic Fire Claims Mother and Child Near Russiaville
A four year old girl and her mother died after catching fire when a stove ignited clothes at the Davises home near Russiaville. Mrs Davis attempted to put out the flames and also caught fire, both succumbing shortly after the incident on December 24 in Kekomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
Davis
Davises
Russiaville
Wild hill engine collides with freight train near Liberty
In Liberty Indiana the hill engine on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton road ran wild and struck a freight train. Two railroad workers, Michael Foley and Dayton Osborne, were killed and Engineer Patrick Callahan and brakeman Johnson were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Ind
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Michael Foley
Dayton Osborne
Patrick Callahan
Johnson
Charles F Griffin Dies After Paralysis in Indiana
Charles F Griffin former secretary of state died at his Hammond home after a paralysis attack. He had been in a comatose state for about forty hours and the death was caused by cerebral meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. F. Griffin
Hammond
Ind
Charles F. Griffin
Saloon Fight Ends in Death in Terre Haute
Walter Gossman aged 28 dies from a head blow with an iron cuspidor during a saloon dispute over a gambling game in Terre Haute Indiana. Tim Nolan delivered the blow and fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Walter Gossman
Tim Nolan
Nolan
Mrs. Wilkinson Fatally Burned in Shelbyville Incident
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 20 Mrs Jerry Wilkinson suffered fatal burns when her dress caught fire from a stove. Medical officials say her injuries are critical and she cannot survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Jerry Wilkinson
Elevator Tragedy Claims Janitor John Woods
In Indianapolis a janitor named John Woods was killed after being crushed in an elevator shaft inside the Majestic building. The incident occurred last night with Woods, a Black worker, as the victim. Local investigators are examining the shaft and building safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Woods
Majestic
Man Dies by Revolver in Taswell Domestic Tragedy
Enguish Indiana December 20 Charles Bel cher of Taswell in this county killed himself with a revolver. Domestic trouble was given as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enguish
Ind
Charles Belcher
Taswell
Dangerous Handling Claims Elkhart Woman Fire Blast
Mrs. Dora Beer of Elkhart Indiana was fatally burned when kerosene she used to start a fire exploded injuring her severely in a domestic accident reported December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Dora Beer
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Sullivan Union
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R. P. White
Wabash College
Mr. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
South America
Hoge
Elbert Hubbard
Elbertus
Elvert
Carrie N
Alberta Wiggs
John Wiggs
Vincennes
Mark L. Bryant
Hattie A. Brinkman
Boyd Andrew
Celesta E. Trimble
Arista Turpen
Lelia B Purcell
Ida M. Snyder
Brooklyn East End
McElree
Cardus
Thedford
Cardui
Roosevelt
Puerto Cabello
Victors
Tangier
Morocco
Taza
Indiana State News
Hoosiers
Indiana
Coalzin
W. C. Hazel
Covington
City Hospital
Morton Hotel
Monument Place
Clarence Hazel
Bloomington
Central States
Latonia
Govington
Lyon
Gunther
Guy M. Briggs
McCammon
Crowder Milling Co
Board of Trustees
Sullivan
Jackson
East Jackson Street
Yeemy
Jackson Street
Harrison Street
Geo. W. Buff
Samuel Self
Board of Commissioners of
Ana An Vis
J. M. Lang
Wiley Gambill
Jos. Asbury
WM. M. Bennett
Commissioners
C. H. Edwards
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