Political chatter and local dedications in Indiana
The Union notes talks of Cy Davis as Democratic State Senate candidate and Welmen remaining a strong figure. Rumors of Perry Blue and Ira Larr buying the Times are denied. Lerus plans an early Republican convention to nominate Chaney to defeat Miers, while many Democrats push for this outcome. Tomorrow begins the Soldiers Monument dedication in Indianapolis, a $600000 project attracting many locals, with the State Encampment also in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Davis
Charles Scott Welmen
Perry Blue
Ira Larr
Times
Welman
Lerus
Mr. Chaney
Miers
Indianapolis
Union
Chaney to Vie for Republican Congressional Nomination
The document states that only Hon. John C. Chaney will be presented to the Republican convention for Congress. It predicts Chaney will oppose Bob Miers in a fierce race and believes Chaney will defeat him. It also notes Democrats do not favor Miers as their choice for congress in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Chaney
Chaney
Bob Miers
Congress
Mr. Chaney
Town Board Reorganizes and Plans Water Works
The town board held a regular session and elected Judge G. W Buff president. Democrats W. H. Poston Hix Davis and Matthew McCammon were replaced by H. G. McClung W. H. McCloud and Marion Borders Republicans. Stewart Barnes named street commissioner. A second water well will be sunk to ensure supply and to avoid undermining the building. Barnes disputes reports of corrosive water affecting pipes and cites pipe defects and faulty plumbing as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W Buff
W. H. Poston
Hix Davis
Matthew McCammon
H. G. McClung
W. H. McCloud
Marion Borders
Stewart Barnes
W. B. Miles
Barnes
Missionary Meeting at Sullivan M E Church May 24
A district missionary meeting will be held at Sullivan M E church on Saturday May 24 at 2 p m. Dr Warley will speak and prominent ministers and laymen from Vin cennes district will attend this rally. Also notice of a stray bay horse sought by T B Springer Jr The Foot Fitter Sullivan Ind
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Sullivan M. E
Warley
Vincennes
New Lebanon
T. B. Springer, Jr
Evansville Excursion Tickets for Spring Carnival
The E and T H R R offers round trip excursion tickets to Evansville for the Spring Carnival at 2.50 with return by May 31. Tickets are valid on train No 7 departing Evansville at 1 10 a m June 1 1902 and will stop at all local stations. Contact W W Casto agent Sullivan or F P Jeffries G P A Evansville for full information.
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Evansville
Evaneville
W. W. Casto
Sullivan, Ind
F. P. Jeffries
Ind
Indiana's Rise as a Major Manufacturing State in Protection Era
An analysis of Indiana's industrial growth from 1890 to 1900 shows a surge in manufacturing establishments and wage earners, with major gains in iron and steel, glass, lumber, carriages, and metal products. Population and wages rose sharply, reinforcing protections' role in transforming Indiana farms into near-market industrial hubs.
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Indiana
Governor Mount
Euding
United States
William Meliiley
Mr. DePauw
New Albany
Morrill, Blaine, Dingley
MecKinley
Norway
New Zealand
Hoosier
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
South Bend
Terre Haute
Orient
Hoosier State
Fiery explosion at Pan Handle yard sparks massive blaze deaths feared
Pittsburg May 13 a naphtha car explosion at the Sherade yards of the Pan Handle railroad set off a wildfire that enveloped hundreds. Two hundred or more burned and possibly killed, as flames and exploding cars hurled heat and wreckage toward nearby streets and hotels.
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Pittsburg
Mueh
Esplenborough
Ator Uke Vermont
Collins House
River Road
Daily Market Report from Indianapolis Grain Livestock
Prevailing prices for grain and livestock listed with wheat steady to higher, corn steady, oats steady, hogs steady, cattle steady, sheep steady, and lambs trending up amid market notes from Indianapolis.
Grain and Livestock Market Report Summary
Wheat No 2 real and lougberry sde and other specs. Corn No 2 white tle. No 2 mixed. Hogs steady at 4 507. Sheep steady. Cattle strong at 2 206.25. Limbs steady at 3.7.25.
Grain and Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati
Wheat steady No 2 red at S5dge Corn firm No 2 mixed at b7e Oats steady No 2 mixed disgo Cattle active at 2.35 to 2.956.35 Hogs active at 4.10 to 7. la Sheep active at 2.75 to 2.95 Lambs strong at 34.50 to 8.
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Encianapolis
Wazon
Ste
Market Report Livestock Prices Steady Across Categories
Cattle active with steers at 4 40, stockers 2.75 to 5.35, hogs steady at 4.00 to 7.55, sheep 5.25 to 6.30, lambs steady up to 6.30.
New York Livestock Prices Steady for Cattle Hogs Sheep
Cattle steady at eight eighty six per hundredweight with seven thirty hogs quiet at thirty five. Sheep firm at two dollars fifty and lambs steady around four dollars twenty five to seven dollars twenty. Strong market activity limited by supply as buyers monitor trade.
East Buffalo Livestock Market Report
Cattle steady at 3.75, hogs active at 5.45, sheep steady at 4.25, lambs steady at 3.97. Prices quoted for the day showing firm cattle and sheep with stronger hog trading activity.
Wheat-Firm and Corn-Dull Grain Market Report
Wheat prices firm on cash demand at 854 cents for July. Corn steady at 2 cents under U2c. Oats active with Western forage prices strong for No 2 cash. Market notes indicate steady trading for grain futures.
Indiana Factory Laws Promote Worker Health and Safety
Chief Inspector M McAbee discusses Indiana labor law enforcement and its impact since 1899. He cites safeguards for minors and women, mandatory safety devices, weekly wages, and a rising inspection force amid industrial growth, noting improved conditions and benefits to workers and employers.
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Indiana
Florence Kelly
Chicago
Consumers’ League
Illinois
Kelly
Detroit
Mount
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Allabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Carolinas
England
Carolina
Indianapolis
D. H. McAbee
Muncie
David F. Sprees
Vincennes
Harvey A. Richards
Joseph H. Clark
Thomas S. Williamson
Anderson
James H. Roberts
South Bend
McAbee
Cnong
Commonwealths
Department of Inspection
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the Union
A. A. Holmes
P.O. Lowe
Missionery Rally
Ture
Free Trade
Elwood
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Guy Tara
Louisville Grain and Livestock
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
New York Livestock
East Buffalo Livestock
M McAlice
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