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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
4
A A Holmes invites all creditors and debtors to present accounts or claims at once for settlement. The notice requests all parties knowing themselves indebted for job work and advertising to cite and settle the same promptly.
Hon John C Chaney a Sullivan county native with thirty years residence tops the Republican slate at Linton last Thursday. The nomination was unanimous and praised as evidence of his industrious honest character and campaign ability. He faces RK W Miers in a district battle viewed as winnable with a big majority for Chaney.
The Washington Democratic paper belittled the Republican convention at Linton as a small affair and poorly attended, suggesting the GOP should either tell the truth or send a hand.
The Board of State Charities reports 1901 per capita maintenance costs far below 1891 across insane hospitals and other state institutions. Total 1900-1901 savings reach about $193,010 at four insane hospitals and overall savings near $400,000, credited to Republican administration. A vote for Republican legislative candidates is tied to these reductions.
Advertises cheap cash on the South Side near the Square offering loans at forty four percent. Encourages readers to visit the office and seek quick money.
A national defense fund for coal miners is proposed to be funded by organized labor and the public. Harry White met with President Mitchell, who approved the plan with conditions that miners first exhaust their own resources. The scheme aims to raise weekly funds for provisions, with broad support from labor, public officials, and newspapers, and awaits AFL executive council endorsement in San Francisco.
Wilkesbarre Pa July 14. The 10th week of the great anthracite miners strike may reach a crisis as the national convention meets in Indianapolis on Thursday. If support for the striking miners holds, conflict could extend indefinitely. if not, operators may try to resume work. No large company plans to restart this week until Indianapolis speaks.
In Evansville Indiana on Sunday John Feniger a 46 year old coal miner killed his wife who refused to live with him then shot himself in the mouth. He is hospitalized in serious condition. Feniger was intoxicated and has a history of breaches of peace. Police deem him possibly insane with slim chances of recovery.
Cholera spread eases slightly with rain. Totals since outbreak record 2,181 cases and 1,718 deaths in Manila and 12,476 cases with 9,357 deaths in provinces.
The court martial of Captain James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth cavalry concluded with strong belief he will be acquitted after facing a charge of unnecessary severity to natives.
Four masked robbers dynamited two safes on Denver and Rio Grande Train No 315 at Mill Switch two miles east of Chester. They took money and jewelry from passengers after forcing them to ground. Engineer Rulan was struck but continued to Bodily safe on to terminal. No one else hurt. Authorities pursuing suspects. The train serves Gunnison Lake City Ouray Telluride and other eastern slope towns.
London reports confirm there will be no royal progress after the coronation. The ceremony is fixed for Saturday August 9 with limited procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and back. Officials favor the date to minimize business disruption and reflect the king’s physicians confidence in his recovery.
Philadelphia jury yesterday sent Mrs Aline Ellis O Malley wife of Prof Austin O Malley of South Bend Ind and William J Hearin of New York to bail set at 1206 dollars for trial on charges of stealing jewelry valued over 1000 dollars from Dr Joseph O Malley of Philadelphia. Wm A Ellis of New York father in law posted security. Mrs O Malley released at once while Hearin remained in bail after last night.
Pretoria reports unease over Basuto loyalty as chief Joel faces treason charges in Maseru. Paramount chief Lerothodi may back Joel amid a summons. Troops are sent to the frontier as the dispute escalates.
Lord Kitchener reached London Saturday afternoon and was met by an outburst of popular enthusiasm that surpassed previous demonstrations. His progress through the metropolis drew widespread attention from the public and officials alike.
McPherson Nebraska July 12 Dr A B Ryne arrested on a warrant sworn at Galena for alleged connection with the shooting of Miss Maude Holmes who was fatally wounded Sunday night by a buckshot fired through her bedroom window. He is about 54 and head of a family, resident of McPherson county for twenty five years.
Managua July 14 report quotes the director general of telegraphs of Nicaragua stating Bluefields has not fallen to revolutionists, countering circulating rumors.
The Windward Arctic steamer from New York arrived at Jersey City on Sunday, was commissioned, and departed for the North today.
Rome July 11 King Victor Emmanuel departed yesterday for St Petersburg to visit the czar of Russia en route. The movement marks a diplomatic leg in ongoing royal travel amid European affairs.
Johnstown Pa July 14 state mine inspectors from four agencies examine the Cambria Steel Rolling Mill mine after Thursday’s explosion. They grant permission to resume most sections, with Klondike workings closed for safety. Fatalities rise to 114 with two more bodies recovered. inspectors report gas is cleared and ventilation restored while awaiting inquest testimony.
Johnstown reports no additional bodies uncovered in the Klondike mine after thorough searches of the headings. Superintendent Robinson says only possible remains could be in abandoned sections where miners may have strayed.
Vancouver dispatch notes the Melville Dollar from Cape Nome reports Jeanne and Portland arrived safely at Nome.
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock lists July 14 prices with steady trends for Wheat No 2 red at 3 3/4, Corn No 2 mixed at type, Oats No 2 mixed at price, Cattle steady at 3.50, Hogs steady at 6.90, Sheep steady at 4.20, Lambs steady at 3.60.
Grain and livestock prices reported across three markets show steady or dull trading. Louisville lists wheat at 75c, corn 70c, oats bic, cattle $2.73 to $6.60, hogs $6 to $7.75, sheep $2.50 to $3, lambs $3 to $6.26. Cincinnati notes No 2 red wheat 76, corn 6 3 4 e, oats steady, cattle $2.50, hogs $1.8, sheep $2.50 to $2.75, lambs $5.50 to $5.35. Chicago shows cattle $4 to $8, stockers $2.75, hogs $4.50 to $4.10, sheep $5.25, lambs $4 to $6.50.
New York cattle steady at 3.60 to 8.25, hogs quiet near 1. hogs at East Buffalo active prices. Sheep firm at 2.75 to 4.25, lambs steady around 5.25 to 6.75. Cattle steady in East Buffalo at 3.75 to 7.78, hogs active, sheep steady, lambs steady near 4 to 6.75.
The report lists July cash prices for a Wheat firm at 76340 and Corn dull at No 2 cash. Oats show active trading at No 2 cash around 49 cents.
Joe Angel and George Cambron dueled in front of about 500 spectators on the Evansville river front. Angel fired a pistol and Cambron drew a knife. Angel suffered severe wounds to the face and body, possibly fatal. Cambron was shot twice in the stomach and cannot recover. Both men were hospitalized.
The state board of health June smallpox report shows 520 statewide cases versus 692 in May with three June deaths and one in May. Deaths occurred in Knightstown Lewisville and Mechanicsburg. June cases were limited to 48 counties compared with 60 in May.
Indianapolis July 14. The Indianapolis Gas company has served formal notice on Mayor Bookwalter it will cease the natural gas business in Indianapolis Sept. 30. The city will resist claiming the company cannot arbitrarily abandon its service. A legal contest seems likely.
A swarm of bees settled on a one year old child of Mr and Mrs John Gable in Hartford City Indiana. The mother rescued the child before it died from bee stings and convulsions.
Isaac Kocher, while feeding a thrashing machine near Columbus Indiana, had his hand drawn into the cylinder and concave, tearing the arm off at the shoulder.
Sir Liang Chen Tung, secretary at the Chinese embassy for the coronation, is appointed minister to the United States. New ministers to Russia France and Italy are named. The picks show the dowager empress values diplomacy less. most appointees are obscure and without high office experience. Liang Chen Tung studied in America, Yale graduate, regarded as capable and honest.
Mont Pelee roared again on Saturday night and Sunday with ash and stones from Monne Rouge Ajoupa Boullion and Maconia making areas uninhabitable for hours. A dense flame column and electric phenomena accompanied a deep thunderous rumble. No deaths were reported but fears gripped northern Martinique.
Rome reports that a possible immediate settlement exists if Washington accepts the Vatican oral assurance that friars will be withdrawn gradually. It is believed only President Roosevelt can decide whether such a promise would be accepted.
Miss Jessie Morrison arrived at the state penitentiary in Lansing to begin a twenty five year term for the murder of Mrs. Olin Castle at Eldorado. She appeared downcast and was escorted to the women’s department where assignment to work has not yet been determined.
Secretary Cortelyou has completed the itineraries for the president’s New England and Northwestern state tours, but the schedules will not be released for several days. No deviation will be made from the planned stops.
Acting Governor Wright reports a complete investigation into charges of teachers proselytizing Catholic students in Philippine public schools. The cablegram from Washington confirms a general denial and outlines the inquiry findings.
News items include Wm Clark the thread maker dying in England a Carlisle Kentucky hydrophobia death a lightning death near Bubdaka Kentucky a desert sandstorm causing damage a birth to Col and Mrs John Astor water levels in Genesee at Rochester highest for the season Morgan offers British ships to the Admiralty for 30 years Taft Philippine lands response from cardinals the Mad Mullah’s killings to deter desertions police chief Ames acquitted eastern candy industry consolidation move remains under discussion.
Fires in Dallas cause a 225000 loss while agricultural and political notes span markets to nationwide events. Topics include Afro American council in St Paul sessions and Etta Maddox becoming Maryland’s first woman lawyer.
A Toronto blaze killed three firemen and left investigators seeking causes. Separate reports note disasters including a boiler explosion in Beattyville Kentucky injuring one, and an acetylene plant blast in New Bedford Massachusetts killing one.
Reports state King Edward continues to head toward recovery while Queen Alexandra buys Roosevelt writings at coronation bazar. Also noted are Mindanao command shifts, New York refusals to admit Havana patient, Union Pacific shopmen notice, and treason case in Cebu.
George Washington Stevens founder of the Moline Plow company dies at age 03 in Moline Indiana. Archbishop Patrick A Feehan longtime head of the Chicago archdiocese dies. Bishop Pottery engages Mrs Alfred Corning Clark in New York. A railroad wreck on the Toledo Peoria and Western injures several and causes death near Duff Indiana. Marquis of Salisbury resigns as British prime minister. A J Balfour appointed to succeed him.
The Chief Justice and the Deputy Governor of Newfoundland are reported dead in a startling official update. The collapse follows a period of political and legal tension within the dominion.
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