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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
4
The Union newspaper page from June 25 1902 notes editor A A Holmes proprietor and business manager P D Lowe with the telephone line and city details. The brief, formal notice lists typical newspaper masthead information and publication metadata.
The Republicans of Indiana's Second District hold a delegate convention at 2 p.m. on July 10, 1902 in Linton to nominate one congressman. Representation by county includes Daviess 16 Greene 18 Knox 18 Lawrence 18 Martin 9 Monroe 14 Owen 9 Sullivan 12 with unrepresented counties to appoint delegates per regulations by District Chairman Joan C Billheimer.
Bloomfield figure Tue Hon. Seymour Riddle writes to The Times praising the reorganizers and stating he will not back Miers. The note places Riddle in opposition to Miers amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Illinois Central offers a special train at reduced rates if 50 tickets sell. The service runs on the regular 10 48 a m departure and returns on a post convention special about 5 p m.
A reunion of Sullivan Linton and Carlisle families who spent last winter in New Symmns Florida will be held at Levi Price’s near Linton on Friday. Most of the colony will attend, with a car trip for Sullivan residents including Sam White and wife Pat McEneney and others. From Linton come Levi Price and family, Ora Price and son, and others. From Carlisle only Ed Akio and wife with daughter are listed.
Mrs. Wm H Cain died at her Thompson street residence Friday afternoon after a long illness. Born in Stark County Ohio in December 1824 she moved here after the war and lived here since. She was 177 years 6 months old. Funeral held Sunday at home conducted by Dr W H Grim Rev Steele and Rev John Fry. She was mother of Mrs John T Hays and Miss Sallie Cain.
Yesterday afternoon the democrats of Sullivan County met at the court house and elected by acclamation Dr Thralls the candidate to the Vincennes senatorial convention.
Queensware priced to move as Sullivan Mercantile Co advertises reduced rates for bulk buyers. Trade prices highlight substantial savings for retailers and stores seeking quantity purchases.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra hosted a grand Buckingham Palace dinner for seventy royal guests and foreign sovereigns led by the Russian czarowitch. A private Westminster Abbey coronation rehearsal followed as London faced record crowds and strained transit. Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin entertained Whitelaw Reid and about fifty guests at dinner.
London reports the court will observe a three week mourning period for the King of Saxony, with mourning paused during the coronation festivities from June 23 to July 4. After the coronation, King Edward will sail on a royal yacht cruise to recover from exhaustion.
London June 23 reports of King Edward’s health circulated as wild rumors. Sir Francis Knollys private secretary to the king telegraphed from Windsor castle that there is not one word of truth in these reports.
Shanghai June 28 A massive explosion sank the Chinese cruiser Kal-Chi in the Yangtze River. The blast killed or drowned 150 officers and men aboard, with only two survivors.
In Decatur Indiana on June 23 Frank Erwin of Fort Wayne was assaulted by unknown tramps. He was robbed of $18 and a watch and sustained a fractured skull. Doctors fear he will die.
Kansas City on June 24 reports Dr. Louis Zorn a retired dentist and local property owner shot and killed Albert Sechrest a tenant after a rent dispute. Police investigated the fatal shooting as the two men clashed over payments.
Sea Girl New Jersey firefighters report the partially completed state rifle range collapsed last evening trapping three workers between the toppled front walls and intact rear walls. The men were killed instantly according to authorities.
Felipe Buencamino former Aguinaldo cabinet member and Philippine federal party leader delivered greetings and a memorial to Mrs. McKinley in Canton Ohio on June 24. He traveled from Washington with interpreter Frank Jeans. They met Judge Day, visited West Lawn cemetery, and spoke of Philippine distress after President McKinley’s assassination. Buencamino wept while viewing the casket.
A New Jersey corporation plans to form a colossal consolidation rivaling United States Steel. The proposed American Meat Company would stem from a 4-firm merger of Armour & Co., Swift & Co., Nelson Morris & Co., and the G. H. Hammond Co., with possible additions.
King Albert of Saxony died at 8:05 last evening in Dresden after a prolonged illness. The king was deeply beloved, and his death brings sorrow to the court and people across the kingdom.
Lord Milner took the oath as governor of the Transvaal in Pretoria. The British high commissioner was cheered by a large crowd and a salute fired from the fort marked the formal induction.
Washington reports General J. K. Smith, recently court martialed in Manila, is to proceed to San Francisco and await orders. His assignment to command the Texas department was suspended, and en route home, press hints suggest his acquittal is accepted in military circles.
Washington June 21 The rapid interior demolition of the White House has cramped space and hindered the president’s ability to conduct business. He decided that going forward only senators and members government officials and those with urgent business may be received.
Ninety American soldiers have died of cholera since the outbreak began. Health authorities in Manila and the provinces enforce strict regulations as the epidemic grows. Manila reports 1,530 cases and 1,286 deaths, provinces 7,369 cases and 5,440 deaths.
A June snowstorm hit Lorain Ohio with rain and sleet turning to snow that covered parts of the ground yesterday causing unusual wintry weather for the month.
The United States transport Hancock arrived from Manila bringing the headquarters and ten companies of the Ninth infantry along with 4000 enlisted men 300 casuals and 50 military prisoners.
Peru Indiana June 24 Kahl Kantzer was asleep on a streetcar track when a car struck him cutting off both legs. Doctors fear for his recovery as the victim lies in critical condition.
Wilkesbarre Pa June 23 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America issues an address to the public. He defends wage demands, disputes producer claims, cites rail freight rates, notes higher mine outputs, and urges arbitration to settle disputes.
A market report lists prevailing prices for grain provisions and livestock on June 23. It notes price levels for wheat corn oats hay and livestock categories with regional variations and trading activity inputs from local buyers and sellers.
In Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Wheat No 2 red steady at price, Corn No 2 mixed steady, Oats No 2 mixed firm, Cattle steady at 2.75, Hogs steady at 56.00, Sheep steady at 9.00, Lambs steady at 6.00.
Reported cash market quotes show Wheat and corn at 60 percent coats with 48 cents per unit. pork at 18 dollars and 25 cents. lard at 10 dollars and 63 cents. ribs at 16 dollars and 90 cents.
Wheat No 2 red and longherry 30c. Corn No 3 white 8c? No 2 mixed 66c. Oats No 2 mixed 48c No 2 white 50c. Cattle 2.79 per cwt? Hogs steady at 607.16. Sheep steady at 2.50 to 3.50. Lambs steady at 56.50.
Grain and livestock report from Cincinnati shows Wheat No 2 red at 6 14 cents, Corn steady to firm around 63 cents, Oats steady. Cattle active around 2.50, Hog prices 4.10 to 7.60, Sheep dull at 2.50, Lambs steady around 5.50 to 6.75.
Cattle activity shows steers at 1824 dollars with stock feeders at 2.75 dollars 1.25. Hogs steady at 1.85 and 1.75. Sheep steady at 3.25 and lambs at 4.75 with dairy emare noted.
Lord Kitchener is due in Cape Town on June 23 after arriving from Pretoria, then he will depart by sea the same day bound for England.
Cattle steady at 3.90 per cwt with Hoge quiet at 5.70. Sheep firm at 41.5. Lambs steady at 5.25. Market signals indicate stable demand as prices hold across the session.
East Buffalo market lists cattle steady at 3.75 to 7.75, hogs active at 6 to 7.90, sheep steady at 3.76, lambs steady around 3s. The report highlights price ranges and market activity for livestock traders.
Three men were drowned in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee on Sunday when their fishing boat capsized. The incident occurred during a fishing trip.
Market notes show cash prices for corn at 79 and 760.7 for July, dull futures for corn No 2% at 14sge, and oats active at No 2 cash 44a, indicating varied grain trading activity in Toledo.
Indiana officials attack the Union Co operative League of Indianapolis over its claimed mutual interest model. The attorney general cites possible federal involvement, while the state auditor vows to halt any unlicensed business activities. The group offers to buy homes if funds exist, but provides few investor details.
Evansville Indiana reports southern operators fear a coal famine within days as Eastern strikes boost demand. Mines in the region run at full capacity with coal sent to Chicago for local sale. An operator expects price increases soon while miners vow no sympathy strike.
After two hours of deliberation the jury finds Charles Shepherd guilty of murder in the first degree in the killing of Maggie Shepherd at Redkey on March 24 and recommends life imprisonment. Verdict reached at 7 15 p m Saturday night in Portland Indiana.
In Sullivan Indiana on June 20 a weasel slashed a sleeping child in the Woodard home at Pleasantville. The family slept through the attack. the child died next morning from blood loss with imprints of teeth on the arm.
Councilman Kohl exposed 2000 dollars as partial bribe toward favorable amendments for East Ohio Gas seeking a city franchise. Dr. F W Daykin named as go-between and arrested on bribery charge. Daykin held at central police headquarters awaiting court order for bail.
A lantern overturn in a stable sparked a blaze that wiped out almost the whole town of Madison Illinois. Damage estimated at 200000 dollars. No lives lost but over twenty horses perished. Loss partly covered by insurance. Town residents joined in extingushing efforts.
Barnstable Mass June 24 Miss Jane Toppan was tried for poisoning Mrs Gibbs whom she nursed. The jury found her not guilty by reason of insanity and the court ordered commitment to Taunton insane asylum for life.
The state executive board of the United Mine Workers of America adjourned after a ten hour session. Members from other cities returned home and refused to release any information about the meeting.
Secretary Moody has obtained the full court of inquiry records on the Venice Chicago incident. He states there is no immediate plan to publish any portion of the record.
Washington Indiana June 20 Joseph Herbert has been indicted for the murder of Louis Cunningham a wealthy farmer.
Four boys were drowned last evening when a boat capsized at Fern Gien, a resort about fifteen miles from St. Louis. Rescue attempts followed the accident. State authorities were notified and investigators were dispatched to the scene.
In Mt Vernon Indiana on June 24 a portable engine exploded on George W Rowe's farm killing engineer Tom Rowe and fatally injuring George W Rowe Harry Rowe John W Hamas and young Harry Rowe Jr A nearby woman named Smith was badly hurt by flying debris The engine ran dry and exploded as it was moved toward a pond causing a loud blast felt for miles This disaster echoes a prior threshers engine explosion in the same area killing two men.
In Muncie Indiana a court case centers on whether natural gas subscribers must pay full rates when gas is short and they buy wood or other fuel. Wm Rittenhouse represents several hundred subscribers and seeks rebates totaling over 100000 dollars. If he wins, many similar claims will follow.
Jeffersonville observes the centennial of Captain Isaac Bowman's surrender of title to the site, marking one hundred years since the event. The celebration, organized by Ann Rogers Clark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, involves the town’s societies churches and citizens. Jeffersonville honors its naming for Thomas Jefferson and Bowman's Virginia origin in Shenandoah County.
The Western Association of Writers held its 17th annual meeting in Winona Indiana with a larger crowd at the opening reunion at the Winona hotel. Miss Minnetta Taylor of Greencastle opened the literary session and poetry day activities are planned for this afternoon and evening with many original poems to be read.
Government officers end fears of a race war in French Lick valley after tracing threatening letters to loafers with nothing else to do. Postal authorities hold the letters and expect to make multiple arrests.
Tipton Indiana June 23 George W Kimmel pleaded guilty to forging his father and uncle names to a 400 note and obtaining money at People's bank Windfall. Judge Mount gave an indeterminate sentence from two to fourteen years at the northern prison.
Newcastle Indiana June 21 The Henry circuit court sustains a demurrer in the case of John Diehl after his conviction for causing the death of Mary Farwig of Richmond A new trial was granted by the supreme court but the case will likely not be called again thus ending the proceedings.
Terre Haute Indiana June 21 state superintendent Carman the Rev J Wilbur Chapman and international secretary Lawrence said the Indiana Sunday School association convention which has just closed was the largest ever held in the United States.
Joe Hoggart who faced a murder charge in Salem Indiana died by hanging yesterday while jailed. Prosecuting attorney says the death strengthens the case against three co-defendants linked to the same murder investigation.
Mrs Lor etta Showalter employed in a hostel killed herself by taking carbolic acid at Richmond Indiana on June 20. Despondency was given as the cause.
Alfred Smith aged 45 committed suicide in Lafayette Indiana by taking morphine due to despondency. He was found by relatives and the incident is reported from June 21. There is no information on motive beyond despondency.
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