Republican Congressional Convention in Indiana District
The Republican convention for Indiana's Second Congressional District will be held at 2 p.m. on July 10 1902 in Linton Indiana to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are allocated by county with Daviess 16 Greene 18 Knox 18 Lawrence 18 Martin 9 Monroe 14 Owen 9 Sullivan 12. other counties to select delegates per regulations by the County Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Linton
Daviess
Greene
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Owen
Sullivan
Liquor Permit Turbulence in Sullivan Town
A Sullivan liquor dealer claims ownership of a saloon licensed to another man who left months ago. Prosecutors and deputies are accused of backing whiskey interests for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
End of the South African War and British Costs
The piece hails the war’s end as welcome news, lauding Boer resolve and British overreach. It argues Kruger kept his promise while Britain faces staggering costs and political strain tied to the Philippines and future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuer
Great Britain
Kruger
Ier
Democratic Party
Philippines
Nelson bill expands free city delivery nationwide
The Nelson measure would extend free postal delivery to towns over 5000 population or with over 5000 in gross receipts and add about 919 cities to the list, though only 400 may be funded in the next fiscal year. It aims to bridge carrier service gaps between urban and rural delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Welson
Psyue
Nelson
Senate
Venerail
Political maneuvering in Democratic district over Bob Miers
An editorial criticizes a third term pledge by Bob Miers, noting a withdrawn race bid and inconsistent promises. It argues Democrats should oppose incumbents who seek to stay in power and calls out party lines, urging openness from Republican supporters and warning of a likely rematch in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Miers
Mark What
Stop the Leak in Life from Little Excesses
A Saturday Evening Post essay warns that small wastes accumulate to ruin fortunes, reputations, and health. It cites Franklin Burritt Gladstone and a New York saver to illustrate frugality and discipline. The piece emphasizes order, minor morals, and personal responsibility to avoid moral and material bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
McIey
Tie
Elihu Burritt
Gladstone
Plato
Carleton Terrace
Parliament Buildings
New York
Saturday Evening Post
A Lesson in Chess From A Family Home Evening
A New York Times piece depicts the pagerfamilias teaching Willie chess at home. The father explains pieces from rook to bishop while answering questions about names, rules, and movements before ending the session as his head aches and promising to resume later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Paterfamilias
New York Times
Peace Is Declared Treaty Signed At Pretoria
London and Pretoria report the signing of peace with South Africa. General Kitchener dispatches word that Boer leaders will surrender and troops lay down arms within about a fortnight. Terms include amnesty for prisoners with limits, Dutch taught in schools, self government returning, and no taxes on the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
London
Lora Kitchener
South Africa
Kitchener
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Transvaal
Boer War Statistics Revealed As of 1902 End
Official figures show the conflict began in October 1899 with Boer fighting strength around fifty thousand and British forces peaking at about 28,090 in the field. British losses include 1,021 officers and 20,021 men dead or wounded. prisoners and missing total 9,535 officers and men. Boer prisoners reach 27,009 with uncertain killed or wounded. Total costs to Great Britain near 1.25 million pounds. Boer costs not documented.
London Goes Wild as Peace in South Africa Is Announced
London, June 3. Celebrations for Mafeking relief erupt in wild crowds across Whitechapel to Buckingham Palace. Women onlookers jabbed men with feathers, confetti flew, horns blared, and police watched as revelry turned raucous amid London’s largest public celebration in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Whitechapel
Buckingham Palace
Costers
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Regent Street
Strand
Great Britain
Kruger declines to receive visitors after peace news
Amsterdam report states Mr. Kruger refuses to see visitors or comment on the peace in South Africa. Boer delegates express disappointment and show little interest in discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
South Africa
Kruger
Feelings At The Hague On South Africa Peace
The Hague June 3 news of the end of the war in South Africa brings mixed emotions. Citizens show general satisfaction at peace but express regret over the loss of Boer independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
South Africa
Turbulent Scenes During Chicago Strikes Turn Violent
Chaos erupted as police clashed with striking workers and sympathizers in Chicago on June 3. Fights broke out across the city, streetcar service halted, and officers fired at crowds while strikers hurled stones and clubs. Dozens injured, several are receiving care. 160 officers moved to stockyards to avert further violence amid a plan to use colored labor at packing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teamsters
Lieut
Collins
South Side
Fatal Wreck in Alma Kills Engineer in Collision
A Burlington gravel train collision near Alma Wisconsin killed E J Blake consulting engineer. Injured roadmaster S D Purdy with both legs lost and superintendent D C Cunningham both legs cut off. W L Breckinridge chief engineer and J B Bessler general superintendent seriously hurt. Dead and injured taken to LaCrosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Alma
Wis
E. J. Blake
Burlington System
Chicago
S. D. Purdy
Northern Division
D. C. Cunningham
W. L. Breckinridge
System
J. B. Bessler
Cunningham
LaCrosse
Governor Nash to Deny Pardon for Langworthy Taylor
Columbus May 31 A semi official source says Governor Nash will refuse to pardon Frances Langworthy Taylor and her daughter who were convicted of kidnapping little Margaret Taylor. He will decide early next week after reviewing the pardon board report. They were reprieved foren days and their time expires June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nash
Frances Langworthy Taylor
Margaret Taylor
Taylor
Balloonist Harry Hicks Dies in Kingston Point Descent
Aeronaut Harry Hicks was killed at Kingston Point during a first exhibition. After reaching about 2000 feet, he began a parachute descent and drifted to around 800 feet above the Hudson River before losing his grip and plunging headfirst onto a sand-bar in the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Harry Hicks
Kingston Point
Hicks
Hudson River
Roosevelt Accepts Invitation To Open Olympian Games
Chicago June 3 Henry J Farber president of the International Olympian games announces Roosevelt will open the games in person The president sent a letter plus state department letters for Olympian delegates who will sail for Europe July 1 to secure foreign nation representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry J. Farber
Roosevelt
Department of State
Europe
Earthquake Shakes Guerrero Towns Renewed Shocks
Earthquake shocks continue in Guerrero with renewals at Chilpancingo and a strong quake at Taxco. A slight shock was felt in Mexico City as the region remains under seismic observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Taxco
Kiowa postmaster shoots traveling clothing representative
South McAlester I T June 3 Charles Collard postmaster of Kiowa shot J Bailey traveling representative for a Cincinnati clothing house Bailey had intervened as peacemaker in a quarrel involving Collard, who then left, returned with a rifle and shot Bailey through the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
I. T
Charles Collard
Kiowa
Bailey
Cincinnati
Collard
Gas Explosion Kills Ten at Honda Coal Mines Shaft
In San Antonio on May 31 a gas explosion at shaft No 5 of the Honda coal mines on the Mexican International railroad 75 miles from Eagle Pass killed four workers instantly and fatally injured six others. The accident occurred in the mine near the Texas Mexico border. Authorities began rescue and investigation efforts immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Honda
Mexican International Railroad
Eagle Pass
Perilous ascent of Mont Pelee yields new crater findings
Prof Angelo Heilprin, with two guides and Mr Leadbetter, scales Mont Pelee's crater top near Fort De France. He observes a 500 by 150 foot crevasse, three vents, and mud ejections. The expedition notes topographic change and drying Lake Palmiste, with risk from ongoing eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort DeFrance
National Geographic Society
Angelo Heilprin
Mont Pelee
Leadbetter
Heilprin
Fallaise
Palmiste
Chinese Rebellion Report From Tien Tsin
Jesuit priests report the Cai Li region in the south is under rising unrest. They say villagers show Chinese government representatives when asked to surrender arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
Cai Li
Daily Maker Report Prevailing Prices for Grain Provisions
Daily maker report lists prevailing prices for grain and provisions and notes livestock values as of June 2. It presents market rates for commodities and farm goods, reflecting regional price levels and supply conditions.
Grain and Livestock Prices Reported in Indianapolis
Indianapoli s Grain and Livestock lists Wheat Wagonster No 2 red stealy corn steady No 2 mixed oats firm No 2 mixed cattle steady hogs steady sheep steady lambs steady at market alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grain and Livestock Market Report for Louisville and Cincinnati
Market notes show wheat mixed with No 2 red at 302, corn No 2 white 144c and mined 65, oats mixed 1644c and white 48c. Cattle dull at 2.78 to 6.25, hogs steady 5 to 7.10, sheep steady 2.50 to 1.60, lambs steady 5 to 7.50. Cincinnati grain and livestock sees No 2 red wheat value s1ge, corn firm 6K, oats steady 44c, cattle active 2.35 to 5.60, hogs active 4 to 7.20, sheep dull 2.50 to 3.60, lambs dull 3.50 to 5.75. Chicago livestock reports active cattle and hog markets with varied prices, New York notes steady cattle 3.60 to 7.40 and hogs 5 to 7.35, Toledo sees wheat firm cash 19c July 7330, corn dull No 2 cash 62, date active No 2 cash 42 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeeer Tewereen
Peer Eteneee
Juin
Saeas Ae
Sweeee Brennen
TAM
Ioe
Apaereye Ieuleas Seay
Chicago
New York
Immigration Bill Passes as House Acts
The house has passed the immigration bill. A resolution proposed to ban intoxicants in the capitol was adopted. The house committee favors a Pulaski statue costing about $50,000 as a tribute to the Polish revolutionary war hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
William Harmon Lane
Ella Jordan
Philadelphia
Landis
Capitol
Buford
Hill
Martinique
Huberts
Crawford
Paris
House
Count Cassimir Pulaski
Toost
Notable deaths and events span the Atlantic
Reports include William Blount killed by an elephant in New York, Paul J. Sorg dead, Mt Pelee violence debate, Lutz collection sale records, McKinley postal cards rollout, Reform Presbyterian conference in Syracuse, Morgan funded St Pauls Cathedral lights, Thomas Griffiths suicide, Lord Pauncefote funeral attended by the President and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blount
Fort Warne Ind
New York
Mt. Pelee
Lutz
Paul J. Sorg
Ohio
National Reform Association
General Synod of
Reformer Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
N. Y
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
J. P. Morgan
Thomas P. Griffiths
Brooklyn
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Weekly business failures and shipping ties amid market fears
Week 163 reports more business failures than week 152 as bankers warn rates may rise. North German Lloyd joins Morgan ship combine while westbound merchandise moves remain rare. Immigrants arriving in New York push May totals to record levels. A cleavaged Russia tale alleges police aiding unions and strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North German Lloyd Company
Morgan
H. Clay Ess
London
Tris
Flatzie
Victoria
GB. O
Department of Agriculture
New York
Russia
Confed erate monument unveiled in Kansas City amid ceremony
A Confederate monument was unveiled in Kansas City as memorial services were held at Grant's Tomb. The event featured elaborate cover and notable attendees, with additional remarks on recent treaties and military retirements including Gen. William B. Spurgin. A New York woman killed her six year old daughter by asphyxiation and set herself on fire, and steeplechase jockey Pat Meagher was killed at Woodbine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Grant
Edward
Chilin Sieetey
Ssror
Pennover
Oregon
New York
Peter Simran
Louisville
Preston Brown
Rome
Keene Ga
Corrigan
Pat Meagher
Woodbine Track
Torents
Meagher
William B. Spurgin
Fourth Infantry
Multiple Events Mark Weekend Weather and World News
Six to eight inches of rain fell at Burlington Indiana on Sunday. Queen Wilhelmina can now take daily outings in Castle Loo park. One man is dead and another dying from a bicycle collision in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Cecil Rhodes's executors moved to end probate in South Africa. Whitelaw Reid sails to Europe for King Edward coronation. Boxers destroyed Achureh at Wel Hien with missionary deaths and many converts killed. A Chicago man linked to a New York death club via a found letter. Senator Carmack hissed for remarks about American soldiers in the Philippines. St Louis grand jury issues final report on municipal corruption with arrests ordered. An automobile in a Staten Island speed trial crashed into spectators, killing one and injuring several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wilhelmina
Castle Loo Park
Lancaster
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edward
Europe
Achureh
Wel Hien
L. Wachman
Chicago
New York
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Philippines
Grand Jury
St. Louis
Staten Island
Freight wreck in Illinois kills one and wounds three
A freight train crash in Illinois Central territory leaves one man dead and three injured. Other items note local accidents, political visits, and international greetings in a compact, era-appropriate roundup.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Union
A. A. Holmes
P.D. Lowe
Jounx C. Billheimer
Greene County
John R. East
Bloomington
Vincennes
Davis
East
Bloomfield News
Yzxs
Robert
Mibu
Lord Kitchener
London Goes Wild
Great Street
Say
Killea the
Geographic Society
Savant
Pelee
Daily Maker Report
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Louisville Grain and Livestock
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
Toledo
Trigg County
Gov
Taft
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolla
O’gorman
Ninty
Harrison Memorial Fund
Supreme Court of the United States
Illinois
Michigan
New Mexico
Texas
Wiliam
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!