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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a Republican paper since 1866, announces new management W.R. Nesbit and R. P. White as editor and assistant editor. It pledges reliable local news, honest public commentary, and continued support for the Republican party while inviting fair trial of its new direction.
After eleven years as editor and postmaster in Sullivan County Holmes steps back from labor with broad public good wishes. The paper notes his Republican stance and cordial relations with Democrats, praising his energy and fairness and signaling plans to pursue other useful work after a rest.
The article contrasts Congressman Miers with Republican nominee John C. Chaney in Knox County Indiana. It notes Miers tours demo crats to polish a straddling stance while Chaney, a Washington claim attorney, is presented as a clear single platform candidate aligned with Bryan democracy unfazed by personalized endorsements. Bonner recalls Chaney’s nomination and predicts a tight race in the second district.
The Tor Union announces a change in ownership and urges all accounts to be settled. Delinquent readers will soon receive statements and are asked to pay promptly. Readers with incorrect statements should bring receipts to settle on fair terms. <END>
Cy Davis of Bloomfield says Greene County is a great place for politicians but learns the congressional race has its sting as the district shows political activity elsewhere.
The Evening Daily Times notes the town of Hymera elected a successor to J R Thrall in the municipal contest. Local papers reportedly skipped coverage with implications about Dr Thrall's Joint Senator bid.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy that cleanses kidneys and blood vessels, promising swift relief and renewed health. The claim emphasizes rapid improvement and traditional healing reputations.
Springfield Illinois July 28. Charles Weyley twenty five of Norwood Missouri shot and killed his former sweetheart Miss Josephine Sheridan at her home then shot himself. Four shots heard as Weyley rang the doorbell. Both dead on the porch. They had been engaged until a month ago.
Government gunboat Boyca returned with word that revolutionary forces under General Herrera are at Santiago Veraguas near Agua Dulce. Governor Salazar plans to send a commission on the Cana to negotiate terms with Herrera as he considers armistice.
Scranton July 29 Superintendent Rose of the Delaware and Hudson says regional companies employ men to cut load and store coal at shaft foot in cars ready for hoisting when executives approve. Under-bosses, company men, and returning strikers execute the work, each mine assigning a small quota, done secretly to dodge striker anger.
Savannah July 29 John Wise, a Negro ravisher of Mrs John Smith, a Pem broke bride, was captured at Pooler nine miles away. Wounded, he was taken to Pembroke by a mob and strung up to a telegraph pole, riddled with bullets. He refused to confess.
Berlin papers report warnings to Emperor William about September maneuvers in Posen Prussian Poland led to a strictly military festival plan with all windows along the march route kept closed to avoid civilian displays.
Arthur Mc Cauley, a Black resident of Chipley, Georgia, was abducted from the village calabuose and fatally harmed by a mob. Police found twenty bullet holes in his body after his disappearance during a 40 day sentence on the streets.
Ashley Cocke and Tom Lauderdale were hanged for the murder of railway engineer G M Wray in Greenville Mississippi. The double execution drew about 6000 spectators as the condemned defied onlookers with curses and threats of revenge before the trap door released.
The article reports a campaign to raise 20000 dollars to secure a 30000 dollar endowment for Union Christian College after 42 years of effort. It lists Sullivan County donors including Frank Pogue W T Bennett A H Bennett W A Burton Chase Cushman and many others with varied contributions and notes community gratitude.
The Saturday Review reports Prof Thompson's claim that Italian naval officer Solari was the true inventor of the wireless telegraph. It notes the Official Journal of the patent office lists Marconi seeking to amend his 1901 patent filing to cover an invention communicated from abroad by Marquis Luigi Solari of Italy.
Clarence H. Mackay, traveling on the Cunard steamer Campania, learned at 3 p m on July 24 that his father, John A Mackay, had died. The wireless message aboard the Saxonia conveyed the news, prompting widespread sympathy among Campania passengers in Queenstown.
Mrs Everett Spence aged nineteen killed her husband aged twenty one while he slept and then shot herself. The couple had been married less than two months and were both well connected. Authorities suspect temporary mental derangement.
In New York on July 28 Mme Edmund Sempis formerly Louise Rutherford of Brooklyn died two hours after being mauled by two Great Dane dogs kept to guard her husband s country house at Annecy Lake. In Costa Rica tremors near San Jose and Alajuela, with volcanic ash near San Pedro, are reported from the Poas volcano area.
In Dyersburg Tennessee on July 28 Will Young and Dan McAuliff fell from scaffolding into a boiler while repairing a steam pipe. The scaffold collapsed and they were burned severely, with flesh peeling as they were rescued.
In Parkersburg West Virginia on July 25 Oey den Eagle after an argument with Frank Hendricks shot and killed him. The assailant, who had been drinking, went home for his revolver before firing.
July 29 report from Jackson Kentucky states that an attempted arson at the general store of C X Bowling, linked to the Hargis-Cockrell feud, will lead insurers to cancel all policies in Jackson on Saturday.
In Charlotte North Carolina on Sunday Annie Consart and Jennie and Mamie Nelson aged 10 12 and 14 were struck and killed by an engine while crossing a trestle.
Tucson report states five persons died and several injured in a railroad wreck near Llano, a town seventy miles south of Nogales on the Sierra railroad.
Naples July 25 German steamer Prinzess Irene departed for Manila carrying Governor Taft Judge Smith and Secretary Carpenter among its passengers.
A fierce thunderstorm with heavy rain in Pittsburg last night caused three deaths and extensive property damage as residents reported destructive winds and lightning strikes across the area.
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