30 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
1
The speaker complains about others pushing the burden and criticizes the lack of practical Christianity and common sense. He notes abandoning a failing effort after years of protest and expresses frustration at being expected to salvage the wreck without a lifeline.
A reader, Cr. Stephenson, argues the Telegram editor misinterpreted his remarks on the liquor trade. He contends total Christian unity could destroy the liquor business, attacks double standards, and defends his decision to refuse saloon advertisements despite the editor’s stance.
The report covers the marriage of Miss Emma Karcher to Otto Bach at Ridgensyst German Lutheran church with Rev Woldt officiating at 2 pm. Attendants included Miss Edna Smith and Anna Redtin as bridesmaids and Win Miller Edwin Wenk Henry Abbamiller as groomsmen. A reception for about two hundred followed, with many out of town guests listed. Also noted is the secretive marriage of Miss Bell Angell to Vernon P Hill on Wednesday night with confirmation from relatives.
The coroner's inquest into the Wabash wreck near Seneca adjourned to Tuesday after a day with scarce witness presence. Conductor Trowl testified about train No. 13, the double headed engines, and the fatal firemen Dowd and Batdorf. He described order routing, braking, and rescue efforts before suppressing numbers and casualty estimates.
Mrs. Upton of Sherman Texas is confirmed as the sole identified victim of the wreck near Seneca. Her stepdaughter Lizzie Kramer of Chicago arrived to attend the funeral and confirm the identity this morning. Mrs. Upton had lived in Sherman and her husband had died a month earlier. The two traveled from Sherman to St Louis, then separated. Mrs. Upton headed to Chatham Ont. to her old home and boarded train No 4 where she lost her life. A railroad station agent relative promised aid and a telegram to Sherman will follow.
Italian residents of the United States plan a Roman bronze tablet honoring the late President McKinley. It will be sent to Washington in a few days. Roosevelt will be asked to unveil it in the Capitol. The tablet depicts McKinley walking toward a tomb with the Capitol façade in the lower right and four figures symbolizing the four U S regions in the lower left. A draped figure sits beside a cluster of newly plucked…
The Adrian disaster left charred remains sent to Oakwood and homes, with engineers and conductors disputing blame over signaling. A confrontation near the wreck site saw Special Officer McHugh strike a young farmer, sparking a tense crowd clash that was quickly checked by railroad workers.
Rumor of multiple deaths at the wreck circulated Friday but was denied by a telephone message to Seneca. George H. Russ and Fr. Henry Koenig aided on scene with Koenig ministering to the injured. Engine 151 and No 99 suffered major damage. No 18 and No 13 figures prominent in casualties. Superintendent Barns estimates total wreck cost around 44,000 dollars, with rail and car damages breaking down the majority of losses. Proacting Attorney Sampoon and the sheriff pursue witnesses, with most trainmen summoned for next Tuesday.
Eyewitnesses from adjacent neighborhoods will testify in a major county inquest into a Detroit Southern wreck near the Merrick street pump house. Doctors from Adrian, Morenci, and other towns aided the injured as officials criticize railway orders and the worn state of telegraph training. Clarence Olds of the state railroad commission questioned a bad order to Engineer Strong and urged clearer station separation at Sand Creek and Seneca.
AP reports the Adrian Michigan inquest into the Wabash wreck began with Prosecutor Sampson and Judge Watts leading the inquiry. Three witnesses testified, including Train Dispatcher Harvey Manuel who explained dispatching orders, copied directives, and how signatures were received by Conductor Martin and others amid conflicting casualty counts ranging up to about 50 emigrants and 22 dead as officials disputed figures.
Judge Chester granted a divorce for Myrtie M. Smith from Elmer Smith, both residents of the county. In a later contested case, Caroline Schwartz was granted separation from Frederick Schwartz. The defendants formerly lived in Deerfield and recently moved to Adrian City. Portrait framing ad appears at Adrian Portrait Co., 21 North Winter Street.
The annual Dally Society charity ball drew 65 couples to Light Guard Armory in Adrian where Mordena orchestra played. Dancing ran 5:30 p m to 3 a m with simple formal attire and elegant decor, as women of the society hosted guests and served a chicken salad banquet. Notables from nearby cities attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Coulston of Lima Ohio and others from Toledo Detroit Ann Arbor and Carleton.
Levens arrested for being drunk November 26 and jailed for ten days after choosing jail time. Miller arrested for drunk and disorderly December Friday, fined one dollar with costs or ten days in jail, opting for county jail. Shagare arrested Friday on assault and battery charges, pleaded guilty and paid fine plus costs, then discharged. Also notes 25 cent Life remedy advertisement.
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