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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
4
Republicans to hold Sullivan County Township Conventions
The Republican party in Sullivan County will hold township conventions on Jan 10 1902 at 2 PM to elect precinct committeemen and delegates to the District Convention in Bedford Jan 15 1902. Delegates and alternates will be apportioned among townships. the county committee will meet Jan 13 1902 at 2 PM to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Co
Bedford
Ind
Sullivan County
Cass
Curry
Fairbanks
Gill
Haddon
Hamilton
Jackson
Jefferson
Turman
Dugger
Farmersburg
Merom
Carlisle
G. A. R. Hall
Sullivan
Hymera
Pleasantville
Graysville
Republican County Committee
W. P. Stratton
M. A. Happon
District Convention for Second District Republicans at Bedford Court House
Republicans of the Second Congressional District meet at Bedford Court House at 1:30 PM on Wednesday January 15 1902 to elect a member of the State Committee and select delegates and alternates for the district convention. Counties Daviess Greene Knox Lawrence Martin Moniece Owen Sullivan receive representation. Precinct committeemen and delegates must be chosen and reports sent for the next Union issue. Also notes W T Douthitt has returned home after being run in and ties to Bryan and local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bedford
State Committee
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence Martin
Moniece
Owen
Sullivan
W. T. Douthitt
Bryan
Indiana
Judge Cantril
Kentucky
Wm. Goebel
Miers Speech at Linton Democratic Event Recalls 1900 Reunion
A Democratic convention in Linton last Thursday featured remarks by Miers and toast by Hon. Arnold J. Padgett of Washington Indiana. The column notes Padgett’s shifting political history and remarks about soldiers and the Philippines, reflecting on party stance and homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Linton
Philippines
Arnold J. Padgett
Washington
Ind
A.J. Padgett
Washington, Ind
Charley Padgett
A.J
Daviess County
Democratic Convention At Linton Draws County Attention
The Democratic district convention at Linton drew a large local turnout with about 75 tickets sold. The piece criticizes Rep. Miers after three terms in Congress and notes dissatisfaction among some Democrats, including a bid for district chairman by Jim Riggs. A banquet toast by W. T. Douthitt is mentioned but not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Switz City
Greene and Sullivan
The
Democrat
Congress
Jim Riggs
Miers
Sullivan County
W. T. Douthitt
Indiana
Andy Humphreys
Miss Alice Roosevelt Debuts at White House Ball
Miss Alice Roosevelt, eldest daughter of President Roosevelt, was formally presented at a White House ball in Washington. About 500 guests attended, many connected to the Roosevelts or prominent society figures, marking the first White House debut since Nellie Grant in 1873 with a personal, informal tone set by Mrs. Roosevelt. The interior and floral decorations were notably beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Grant
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington Gallery
White House
Grant
Mrs. Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
Strange Indian Coffin Found At Fort Recovery Mill
While cutting through a log at a Fort Recovery mill, an employer uncovered a skeleton. Some think it may be the remains of an Indian, found near Portland, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Hugh Whipps Hurt in Sawmill Accident Near Depot
Carlisle notes Hugh Whipps suffered a severe left leg fracture at 3 pm while rolling logs at C. O. Weir's sawmill near the depot. Doctors Whalen and Cox set the bones and report he is progressing well. Ed W. Akin leaves R. W. Ak in's Sons to pursue banking. firm to continue as Charles T. and Josiah T. Akin under the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Whipps
Hugh
C. O. Weir
J. R. Whalen
J. L. Cox
Ed. W. Akin
R. W. Akin
Sullivan County
Ransom W. Akin
Chas. T
Ed. W
Josiah T
Ed. Akin
Josiah T. Akin
Ed W. Akin
J. T. Akin
Boy 18 Fatally Injured by Gun Accident
Frederick Rupert of Huntingdon aged 18 died after his rifle exploded while he tried to clear a misfire. He aimed at a hawk yesterday and after test blowing into the muzzle the charge discharged into his mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
Frederick Rupert
Rupert
German envoy hands note on Venezuela to Castro
Berlin reports unofficially that Berlin's charge d affaires at Caracas Herr Von Pildrim Baltazzi gave President Castro a note outlining Germany's claims against Venezuela and setting a deadline for Castro to reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Caracas
Herr von Pildrim-Baltazzi
Castro
Venezuela
Daily Market Report Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Wheat No 2 red steady at 8c. Corn No 2 mixed 674c. Oats No 2 mixed 19c. Cattle steady at 2.75 to 6.60. Hogs steady around 4.75 to 6.60? Sheep steady at 1.50 to 3.50. Lambs steady at 35.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grain and Livestock Prices From Lewisville and Cincinnati
Lewisville market lists Wheat No 2 red and longberry at 85 cents, corn No 2 white at 58 cents, oats No 2 mixed at 58 cents, cattle 2.25 to 5.50, hogs 4.50, sheep 22.75, and lambs 2.50 to 4.10. Cincinnati market shows wheat steady at No 2 red 2 cents, corn No 2 mixed 68 cents, oats No 2 mixed 19 1 9 cents, cattle 1.75 to 5.60, hogs 4.10 to 4.55, sheep 1.25 to 3.75, lambs 2.00 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renae
Renee
Peter Etree
Eeee
Eeee Centr Centre
Eens Eeeuens
Peneems Caaseeenes
Lewisville
Chicago Livestock Cattle Prices Edge Up
Chicago livestock market shows steers trading around 4 7.85, stockers and feeders from 2.25 to 4.35, Hoge steady at 4.00 to 6.60, sheep steady at 3.25, Lambe steady from 2.50 to 6.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
I. Lambe
Market Quotes for Live Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Market notes show cattle steady at 3.60 to 4.50 per cwt hogs quiet at 5.00 to 6.50 per cwt sheep slow at 2.50 to 4.50 per cwt lambs steady at 4.25 to 6.00 per cwt. Futurities not fully listed.
East Buffalo Livestock Market Report
Cattle steady at 3 6.65 per hundredweight hogs active at 5 6.65 lambs steady at 3 5.75 and beef cattle steady at 1.50 4.25 per hundredweight throughout the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo Livestock
Grain prices show mixed activity in May markets
Listed wheat cash at 9.154 dollars per bushel, corn No. 2 cash active at 6.6440, oats No. 2 cash at 0.48 dollars. The brief note records prices and activity status for May trading.
Pelts as money in old Ulster County days
Deacon Blimber recalls a time in Ulster County when pelts served as currency. Muskrats coons foxes wolves and bears traded as money while minks and otters were government bonds. Taverns accepted pelts but offered little or no change, unlike later paper or coin money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Inserick
Ulster County
Deacon Blimber
Farmer Beachs
Bette
Uncle Sile
Judas
New York Times
Different Tastes and Accepting Opinions in Society
The writer from the Atchi Son Globe argues that people have varying tastes and should not grumble at neighbors over differing opinions and amusements. Some dislike football and yell traditions, yet others enjoy them, and we should tolerate both sides. It is foolish to condemn others for differing ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Troubles of the Rich Parvenue Scene
Dialogue from Smart Set where Mrs Parvenue explains longer country stays tie to the father’s rising wealth Georgie jokes about becoming high toned and staying until it’s cold enough to freeze him The excerpt captures class prep and humor on wealth and residence context.
Promptness Unappreciated After Prompt Exit
A Chicago News short humorous note quotes Willie saying his boss fired him for being too prompt leaving work. The gag hinges on a paradox of promptness causing dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Google
Willie
Chicago News
Hoarfrost and Its Surprising Floral Displays
An exploration of hoarfrost formation describing how radiant heat loss, surface properties, and atmospheric moisture combine to decorate objects like gate posts and dustbins. The article notes frost favors heat radiators, forms from moist air currents, and can appear vividly after mist or fog, especially in towns.
Household Hints for Cleaning and Care
Household hints advise dry storage for kid gloves to prevent molding and using old velvet to improve a grate’s appearance. Tips include stuffing metal teapots with sugar to avoid dampness, making garment loops from glove strips, reviving gilt frames with eggs and soda, and cleaning cut glass with sawdust for a sparkling finish.
Letter Closures and Manners in Personal Writing
Emerson cautions that expressions may be abbreviated in letters but courteous closings demand care. The essay argues that letter closings are formulaic yet essential to avoid misunderstandings, noting that spoken tone and eye contact cannot be replicated on the page and clumsy phrasing can hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Blackwood
Man Made Volcanoes Marked By Eternal Fires
A Belgian man made volcano has burned for nearly 300 years, sending black smoke over the region and harming Belgian and neighboring areas. At Brule, France, another artificial volcano formed when coal fires ignited a vast coal mass about a century ago and continues to burn with a craterlike summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brule
France
Not Necessary to Talk Much in Courtship Dialogue
A short dialogue captures a man exploiting a woman's claim of being a poor conversationalist to prompt an unintended agreement. He jokes that her limited talk will force her to say yes, suggesting preemptive acceptance before asking. The exchange hints at social manipulation in courting.
Cause For Doubt: Public Official as Servant
A public official is questioned as to whether he truly serves the people. The exchange suggests skepticism about the official’s duration and commitment. The text urges constant effort and humility, warning against complacency and claiming ongoing beginnings in civic duty.
Brief Dispatches From The World News Page
The report notes 1901 deaths in New York City at 29.62 per thousand versus 20.47 in 1900, and 33 485 marriages with 60 735 births last year. Other items mention Nova Scotia liabilities, a Chile Colombia alliance denial, McGovern Sullivan bout planned in San Francisco, floods delaying mail, wreck of the Boston schooner Harry L Belden, Roanoke coke fuel railway car shortage, and ongoing rail coal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Chile
Colombia
Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
Yosemite Athletic Club
San Francisco
Boston
Harry L. Belden
Green Island
Bay of Fundy
Roanoke
New York City
Seth Low Wins Mayoralty of Greater New York
Reports say Seth Low became mayor of Greater New York yesterday. The dispatch notes turmoil with possible Foraker faction control of both Ohio Legislature chambers and a fire at the Eighth Avenue Theater injuring one fireman. Authorities also cite an 1901 Berlin consular district peak of 30,723,003 marks in US trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Low
Greater
New York
Foraker
Ohio
Eighth-avenue
New York City
United States
Berlin
Sacred Heart Institute
Duluth
Minn
Buzzard? Mosby
Lexington
John N. Hawkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Westinghouse Electric Company
General Electrice Company
Multiple cases head for Warren Circuit Court in January
Three murder cases will come up for trial at the January term of the Warren Kentucky Circuit Court. The report also notes a cholera epidemic in the Java islands and a fatal boiler explosion in Macon. The city records show 7000 deaths in Saurahaya in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, Ky
Chattanooga
Tenn
James Davidson
Odd Fellows
United States
Santa Barbara
Cal
Congress of
St. Petersburg
Central of Georgia Road
Macon
Palma
Cuba
Ohio
House
Java Islands
Saurahaya
George F. Donovan
Eugene Hector
Chicago
Springfield
Mass
Admiral Sampson Improves and Other Parachutes of News
The report notes Admiral Sampson showing improvement. Senator Chauncy Depew and his bride sail from Liverpool for America. A fatal head on collision in Medina New York kills two and injures several. Three men die from boiler explosion in Dooridge County West Virginia. St Paul Trust Company to liquidate. Col BE Ayres, Washington correspondent, drops dead in the city. Rumor of an assassination attempt on Lord Milner in Capetown. Ohio political contest seen as Hanna versus Foraker without real fight. Alice Roosevelt to christen the German Emperor’s new yacht at Staten Island. Blue Valley Bank of Bellwood Nebraska robbed. dynamite blast. President to visit Charleston Exposition. Cabinet likely to accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Chauncy Depew
Bride
Liverpool
America
Medina
N.Y
Dooridge County
W. Va
St. Paul Trust Company
St. Paul
London
Lord Milner
Capetown
Ohio
Hanna
Foraker
Alice Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Staten Island N.Y
Blue Valley Bank
Bellwood
Butler County
Neb
Charleston Exposition
Richmond minister dies at 87 in Indiana
The death of Rev. Nelson Gillam aged 87 is noted in Richmond Indiana with prominence among local clergy. The report highlights his long service to the community and his status as a widely known figure in the region.
Philadelphia cruiser reports arrival at Panama via cable
The Philadelphia cruiser reports its arrival at Panama by cable. Notable items include: Prof. Nicholas Murray Butler elected president of Columbia University. Colorado State Bank in Grand Junction closes with assignee appointee. Hiram P Mills dies in Mount Morris New York. Marquis Ito receives Knight Grand Cross of the Bath from King Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusser
Philadelphia
Panama
Nicholas Murry Butler
Columbia University
Colorado State Bank
Grand Junction
el Thinois
Hiram P. Mills
Dents
United States
Mount Morris
New York
Edward
Grand Cross of the Bath
Marquis Ito
el Pais
Madrid
Norfolk
British War Office
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the Union
Sevne
Nat A. Hitt
Dist
Daily Market Report
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
New York Livestock
Toledo
Nelson Gillam
Paopsala
Island of
Hawaii
Hay
Carnegie Project
Carnegie Institute
Madison
Henry Selig
Fred Scudder
Scudder
Selig
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