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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
4
The Union announces plans to close business due to uncertain future and to collect outstanding accounts to pay debts. In a statement from Linton, the town is noted to have about 9000 residents with roughly half in the city and half outside. census 1900 recorded about 3000.
The E T H R announces excursion fares to numerous destinations nationwide for 1902. Includes special events in South Carolina Charleston and St Paul Minnesota, with sale windows from March to May and return limits up to 30 days. Agents Jeffries Castro Hillman Pa announce details and ticketing offices.
The Vandalia Line asks interested parties to write J C Mitts pa uGu Traveling Passenger Agent Terre Haute Indiana for prompt attention to information on rates times and connections Ex cursions etc Uncle Anderson Bland near 90 called last week and well wishes are offered for many more years with this good old friend
Shamokin Pa March 25 the Civic Federation may use its powers to avert a repeat of 1900 when 140000 anthracite workers struck six weeks. United Mine Workers Districts 1 7 and 9 endorsed a provisional strike date while seeking wage gains shorter hours and unified weighing of coal. Delegates praised President Mitchell and pressed for concessions without full recognition.
Sullivan county news notes list residents on sick lists and health updates. Mentions include Miss Marie Asbury and Miss Minnie Mayfield visiting over Easter, and Mrs. Crowder returning from New Smyrna Florida. Notices promote Oliver plows sale and building lots, with business updates from Long Warren & Co.
Senator Hanna appointed Arch bishop Ireland Bishop Potter Franklin McVeagh John Mitchell Franklin F Sargent James Duncan J Kruttschnitt William Pfahler and Marcus M Marks to the Civic Federation conciliation committee. The panel will address looming conflicts between capitalists and workers and seek settlements.
Landslide south of Charlottesville on Southern railroad wrecks passenger train No 3 3 4 northbound at Cavesville fifteen miles away. The engine ditched and six coaches burned. Mail loss is noted as the greatest in Southern history. Porter Nicholas Lown and an unknown tramp were killed. ten injured.
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that if the Hawley War Department general staff bill becomes law he will resign his commission. He argued the measure subverts military interests and he will not participate by staying in his post.
Elizabeth City North Carolina reports James Wilcox was found guilty of Nellie Cropsey murder after a 30 hour jury deliberation. The court sentenced him to hang on April 25.
In Sistova near Kastria European Turkey Turkish troops crushed Macedonian revolutionists. Fourteen Turks and over 30 Bashi-Bazouks died as the village was surrounded and rebels overcome.
Hibbing Minnesota March 21 John Bi anchi of Eveleth shot and killed his wife Mary here yesterday. He then killed himself. His wife left her home in Eveleth a week ago and came here with another man who is now missing.
London March 21 John Dillon an Irish Nationalist was suspended in the house of commons yesterday for calling the colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain a damned liar. The incident marks a heated exchange over colonial policy and governance.
Navigation on Lake Erie opened yesterday. Theatrical manager David Belasco seriously injured by falling scenery in a New York theater. Russia rushing troops and munitions to the coast for possible war with Japan. Venezuelan insurgents capture two towns and defeat government troops. The Chinese rebellion spreads rapidly with rebels defeating government forces under Gen Ma after two days. Nebraska reports 654 smallpox vases and appeals for federal aid. Grover Cleveland now the only living ex president of the United States aged 63 yesterday. King’s household preparing for coronation ceremonies. Panama and Colombia border taxes imposed by government decree. Trial of William F E Proese, former Asheville bank president, ends in mistrial.
The Countess de La Warr has been granted a divorce in Teamton. Dr Thomas Dunn English, noted poet of Ben Bolt, is dying at Newwork New Jersey. Rebels in southern China crush government troops. Major General S B M Young retires from California command. The 2th infantry at San Francisco sails for the Philippines aboard the Sheri dan around April 1. Fifty Russian and Polish students expelled from Prussian technical schools for political agitation. Frank Guellett of Canal City Kentucky killed by accidental revolver discharge. Benj Harmon shoots Pat Brandon in Milan Missouri. Brandon dies after elopement with Harmon's wife. W T Dial released at Bowling Green Kentucky on habeas corpus after insufficient identification.
Reports mix strikes in Pittsburg with Cuba’s leadership change as Tomas Estrada Palma prepares to assume office. Cecil Rhodes shows improvement while London notices a divorce and European tensions rise. A series of violence and political turmoil across Venezuela and the U.S. surface in scattered items.
Three of the largest trust companies in St. Louis have consolidated. The English Grand National Steeplechase was won by “Bagnu Lass” with Stanislas LaCroix mentioned in connection to a sensational murder case. The Huronian remains overdue and likely foundered near St Johns. Warrants issued for alleged guilty parties in a poisoning case. The Russian general Prince Varkati arrested amid a widespread revolutionary plot.
The report notes a likely strike by 35 600 miners in Virginia and West Virginia. It also covers other incidents including a murder in Washington Indiana, two drownings near Lake Minnetonka, and a Mindanao clash where a signal corpsman died.
An inmate of the Boston almshouse fell heir to a fortune of 100000 dollars. President Roosevelt to deliver memorial address at Arling ton national cemetery on May 30. Congress urged to authorize 1006000 for a new dry dock in the Philippines.
Terre Haute council moved against the Street Railway Company over a strike. Resolutions condemn the firm for refusing to arbitrate and threaten charter forfeiture if arbitration is not agreed within 10 days. The measure was referred to the finance committee.
Terre Haute Ind March 22 Les Phillips colored held for shooting Charles Markin saloon keeper at Grant Christmas day has taken a change of venue to Parke county citing a Vigo county lynching of a negro as proof prejudice exists against colored people in this city
In Wabash Ind on March 22 Floyd Wasson four years old son of Melvin Wasson of Lafayette died from burns received while playing near a yard fire. His clothing was burned off before the mother found the accident.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on March 24 the five year old daughter of William Beck near Mace died after her dress caught fire from a smoldering yard ash pile while she played nearby.
The Rev. Charles Taylor a colored man was found guilty of criminally assaulting Mona Smith in Richmond Indiana. The jury deliberated only four minutes before verdict was returned yesterday afternoon.
In Madrid Bend Kentucky a mob killed two African Americans and fatally beat three others after alleged chicken thefts. Elijah Drake was shot after being driven into the Mississippi river, Jim Stewart died in the melee, and three more were severely beaten. Governors may be asked to offer a reward for the attackers.
In Corydon, Henderson County, Green W. Pritchett was shot and killed while John Belew was fatally wounded after a longstanding business feud. Pritchett fired a final shot at Belew but missed before dying. Belew was cleared by the coroner’s verdict.
London reports semi official word that a armistice has been arranged for the duration of Schalk Burger’s mission to General De Wet. Offensive actions against De Wet Delarey and Botha will pause while envoys confer and report to Botha before possible second talks with Lord Kitchener.
The Laguna province insurgent force under Caballos surrendered to Lieutenant Colonel Dougherty of the Seventh Infantry. Forty seven rifles and eighteen revolvers were turned in. Caballos also surrendered and ordered remaining insurgents in Laguna to cease hostilities.
The airship race in Chicago on March 22 serves as a lead event to the $200,000 serial steeplechase at the St. Louis World's Fair of 1908. The proposal was sent last night to Santos-Dumont in Paris by Theophilus Williams of Chicago.
George Carter, a Black man, was executed by hanging at the Moundsville penitentiary for the murder of Virgil Whistler. He walked to the gallows singing a hymn and said he was sorry to die.
The hunting stable of P. F. Collier at Eatontown New Jersey and 16 hunting horses were burned before daylight Sunday. The total loss is about 100000 dollars.
In Paris along the riverfront a curious outdoor trade thrives with dog washers offering elaborate "toilets" for pampered pets. Owners arrive by carriage as the dog receives washing, curling, trimming, and ribboned collars under a sunshade, paying about a franc range for a full spa including clipping.
Heavy pruning slows growth of trees while flowering plants dislike cold water. Madeira vine described as a top climber with a leafy wreath. Repotting occurs to refresh soil fertility and control root fill. Ink plant of New Granada yields red ink turning black with time. Primrose wintering requires not watering crown or overfilling pots. To destroy aphids dip twig ends in tobacco tea or whale oil soap, repeating in a week.
A Washington Post note recalls that Justice John Jay first wore a gown when he joined the U S Supreme Court. He wore an academic gown from Trinity College Dublin, a tricolored garment now replaced by the black gown adopted by the court.
The Philadelphia Bulletin warns that neglecting supervision of youths socializing and recreation leads to harm. It urges parental firmness to curb young people choosing bad associates and activities, noting this habit fuels evil in cities.
Dialogue notes a stern parent warning that support ends when the daughter leaves the roof. The suitor confirms preparations, with Bertha to join them in forming a shared home under the parent’s roof.
The Ohio State Journal records a playful exchange about terrapins and top quality diamonds, with Mrs Nurich and Dealer negotiating preferences and confirming the term first water for the gems.
A Chicago News excerpt comments on honesty and consistency, noting that truly sincere people contradict themselves less than those who force consistency. It argues selfish undertows can exist within love's current, though hidden.
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