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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
6
Samuel J. Spears a 50 year old plumber's helper was killed when the earth collapsed into a sewer excavation in central Philadelphia. Employer William Tatem and six rescuers tried to save him but were also engulfed, and Spears died despite digging him out after about a half hour.
The fragment notes L Adair as publisher in Albion Indiana dated Wednesday March 14 1906. It provides publication attribution without further article content or events.
Telegraphic news reports a blaze in Sheboygan destroyed the coach company's works and wrecked Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward warehouses with losses totaling $99,000. A separate item notes a body found after a nitro explosion in Wood County and a derailment involving immigrant passengers in New York. Additional notices include a bank embezzlement case in Minneapolis, Australian bush fires, and a Pekin health update on the Chinese emperor.
A Pennsylvania railroad engine, light on, crashed into a work train carrying seventy five Italian laborers on a new pipeline project near Radebaugh. Four men were killed and thirty five injured in the collision.
Michael Burke the Ridgeville bank robbery suspect was sentenced to Michigan City for a term of two to fourteen years after trial in Winchester Indiana. A snow avalanche at Loreton islands buried fishermen huts. rescuers saved twenty one dead and thirty nine injured. President Roosevelt removed Horace Speed United States district attorney for Oklahoma over charges pending. Ohio House postpones action on abolishing capital punishment leaving the electric chair in place.
A Vienna special reports a gallery collapse at Earls mine in Tarvis district. Forty miners and one engineer were killed in the disaster.
J. Stucket editor of the People’s Demands was shot and killed at Colfax Louisiana by A M Goodwin editor of the Colfax Chronicle. The dispute arose after Stucket published an article reflecting on Goodwin’s character.
Warsaw dispatch reports six political prisoners sentenced to be shot escaped from Modlin fortress through windows with the connivance of sentry guards who were bribed.
London Telegraph correspondent reports a secret telegram announcing the empress's death in Shanghai. New York Tribune correspondent in Shanghai denies the report.
The American Ice Company increased ice price in New York from 30 cents to 40 cents per hundred pounds and signals potential further gains by June. Reports say this has been one of the worst years for ice.
In Chicago Constable Slass was killed by Mrs. Baker. In his pockets were a mask a glass cutter and pliers along with his revolver. The items were displayed at the inquest and may be used by defense in court.
The Equitable Building Loan and Savings Association with 2 million dollars capital stock was placed in liquidation in Elkhart Indiana by board resolution. This follows echoes of the Indiana National Bank failure three years earlier.
A gas well five miles from Caney Kansas in the Indian Territory has burned since February 23 after a lightning strike. Flames rise 150 feet high and were seen from forty miles away. An attempt to cap the well with a 3000 pound iron cap failed as the cap heated to white heat within twenty feet. Another capting attempt is planned.
Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia cited official authority to press traction officials as a council inquiry questioned franchise disposal. John Wanamaker offered a similar sum, but the bid was rejected and funds did not reach the treasury.
The census bulletin notes a long decline in bicycle production from 312 establishments in 1900 to 97 in 1905 with output dropping from 31.9 million to about 5.1 million dollars. Meanwhile automobile and motor cycle factories rise from 159 to 2,289 with output surpassing calculation.
Antonio Bozzuffi, 14, who was held for a $20,000 ransom in New York, escaped from captors and returned home. He says two Italians lured him into a saloon and he was taken to an upstairs room, bound, and forced to write a ransom letter under threat from three masked men before fleeing.
Edward Griffiths, 24, a Scranton chauffeur and member of a respected family, was arrested on suspicion of being the lone burglar who entered fifteen Scranton residences since December 1. He broke down and confessed to eight robberies, saying some houses were chosen at random and he did not know the occupants’ names. Police traced him when he tried to sell old coins stolen from one home.
The piece notes there are about 8155 lawmakers in the United States including state and federal legislators. It details salary scales across states with per session pay in New York and Pennsylvania at 1500 and compares daily rates in others, plus the added cost of legislative staff and investigations like insurance committee probes driving up annual costs.
James Brain alias Brady, 18, held in Los Angeles on suspicion of arson confessed to starting at least six fires in two weeks. He accompanied detectives to scenes and demonstrated how he started them. Detectives plan to file a felony arson complaint. Brain is said to come from a respectable Chicago family.
The article states Russia has no written constitution and the cabinet remains independent of Parliament. It asserts the government will control the new Parliament, oppose radical concessions, and notes Premier Witte will not retire when the national assembly opens.
Henry L. Whitbeck a Buffalo physician and dentist killed his wife with a hammer. He then returned to the next room and killed himself with a rifle by placing the butt on the floor and leaning his head against the barrel. The act left his head shattered.
A new trial was granted in the ongoing Doyle vs. the company litigation. The decision affects James Doyle and the firm, with timelines and proceedings to follow.
An accidental blaze leveled the Winter resort hotel seven miles west of Mobile Alabama injuring guests from northern cities. Many escaped with narrow margins and lost valuables including jewelry and diamonds as damage reached about 50 dollars.
The twentieth annual Boston Chamber of Commerce report notes Boston has re established itself as the country’s second port by combined values, overtaking New Orleans. It records a total gain of 25,728,809 for Boston last year over 1904 with imports at 19,797,350 and exports at 5,931,459.
In Caldwell Idaho indictments charging murder were returned against Charles H Moyer William D Haywood George A Pettibone Harry Orchard and Steve Adams who are under arrest for the killing of former Gov Steunenberg Jack Simpkins who is not yet captured also was indicted.
Error in voting records allows Kate G. Pope a Massachusetts woman suffragist to cast a regular ballot in Leominster. Although she was entitled to a school committee ballot, a mistake gave the town meeting ballot and the ballot was counted.
President Roosevelt delivers a special message to Congress about the resolution to investigate the railroad, oil, and coal monopolies. He says he signed it with hesitation, believing it may appear insincere and be nearly ineffective.
An inch of snow and ice covered western Missouri and the south and southwestern part of Kansas on Tuesday. Ice formed on telegraph and telephone wires disrupting service, while many trees were broken by the weight. Fruit damage is feared.
Hundreds of people flocked to the Majestic theater in New York to hear Mark Twain. Police reserves struggled to control the crowd and several were injured as chaos unfolded amid torn clothing and jostling.
Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield retired former army head died in St. Augustine Florida after a cerebral hemorrhage. His wife and young daughter were with him along with Generals Wherry and William B. Ennis of his personal staff.
In Tavernola on Lake Iseo, Brescia, Italy, rockfalls destroyed most of the village after lake erosion at cliff bases. A loud roar preceded the disaster, but about 1,000 residents escaped in time.
Thirty five women employees at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans home in Xenia became suddenly sick after dinner. Superintendent James L. Smith ordered an investigation amid claims the food was poisoned by negligent cooking in copper vessels.
A major blaze destroyed the Koutsky Paint Company building on South Omaha and also leveled the nearby YMCA structure. The fire swept through the business district causing an estimated loss of about $60,000.
Tacloban, capital of Leyte, Philippines, was wiped out by a blaze. Loss put at about 600000 dollars. the fire destroyed warehouses in a key hemp district. Government aid will be forthcoming.
A row boat carrying four men capsized at Mingo Ohio after a collision with the Virginia the largest steamer on the Ohio river Three aboard drown including Joseph Zerber Gregory Maul a broker and Gerbhart Springer a bricklayer while George Vischnich a saloonkeeper is fatally injured.
Philadelphia tailors introduce gay clothes for men, including gray evening suits and gaudy waistcoats, in a revolt against London styles and aim to set American fashions.
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company paid $2,500,000 for a city granted franchise amid graft allegations. The deal involved the city allowing the franchise and raised questions about public oversight and backroom dealings.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Grand Opera House in Des Moines and damaged the Observatory building for about 25 000 dollars. Total losses are put at 80 000 dollars, with insurance covering part. The opera troupe’s property was destroyed.
Judge Fleming Gordon orders the execution of Garth Tompkins in the Circuit Court room Madisonville Ky. Likely the first case where two men were sentenced to be hanged in a courtroom.
The Illinois Coal Operators Association expects a struggle for supremacy with the United Mine Workers starting April 1 and plans to press for concessions by the miners while closing all pits for the duration.
Princess Ena of Battenburg has entered the Roman Catholic church in preparation for her marriage to King Alfonso. The ceremony will be held at San Sebastian, Spain.
President Roosevelt sends a special message urging extended coast defenses and the fortification of island possessions if they are to be retained. He emphasizes strategic need to protect territories and deter threats to U S interests.
Close friends in Bellows Falls Vermont say Hetty Green the world’s richest woman financier will quit the gold chase and move back to Bellows Falls to live out her days.
Wall street report notes H. H. Rogers runs a successful campaign in copper markets against Heinze with losses estimated in the millions.
Railroads across states east of the Mississippi and several western states are facing legislation to cut passenger fares to a two cent basis. The drive aims to reduce travel costs and may affect service and revenues across the network.
The Senate continued the railroad rate discussion led by Mr. Colliver while the House passed the army appropriation bill totaling about 69 million dollars. Aimed at five civilized tribes, Indian affairs measures dominated the week as the Senate moved toward settlements of tribal property and government affairs. Controversy over railroad land coal clauses and a statehood bill shaped much of the sessions, with several minor and notable allocations and resolutions advancing or stalling amid procedural flags and executive sessions.
The House passed the bill to incorporate the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company by 186 to 67. Chairman Davidson of Wisconsin argued the project would complete a waterway from New York to New Orleans, regulating valley rates, while minority leader Williams warned the government would cede control to private interests. Rep Dalzell said the project would cost the government nothing and recalled proposals dating to 1824.
Baron Guerne has been elected president of the Paris Geographical Society. King Edward will attend the Olympian games in Athens. Portugal’s King Carlos is noted as an artist and often gifts paintings. Admiral Togo will be escorted to the United States next month by two Japanese armored cruisers. Roger E Fry of London is named to succeed George H Storey as curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Czars eldest daughter has a large penny toy collection sent to her from Paris London and Berlin. A bust for President Kruger’s Pretoria grave is by a Saargemund sculptor.
The Dun Mercantile Agency records show the cost of living at its highest in thirty years with an average commodity price index of 104 204 against 101 930 last year. Meat prices mostly up while dairy and garden items ease. pork futures gain 1 25 per barrel February onward. butter up one cent. vegetables modestly higher.
The Panama Canal will use a lock system to reach a summit level of 85 feet, with an estimated cost of 139,705,200 dollars and a completion time of eight and a half years. President Roosevelt forwards the canal commission report to Congress and notes that foreign engineers oppose the plan while American experts support it. the decision now rests with Congress.
The Dun's Review notes steady to rising activity in Chicago with no major change in business, strong demand for lumber and raw materials, and ample shipments. Hides remain tight, new building prospects grow, and retail spring buying picks up as interior merchants report solid wholesale markets and improving farm prospects. Railroad earnings rise on freight gains. district failures dip from last week.
William Nelson Cromwell, a New York lawyer linked to Panama affairs, testifies before the Senate committee on inter oceanic canals. He details his roles with the French canal company and the Panama railroad, denying client funds flowed to his firm, while acknowledging about 200000 dollars from the new Panama company.
The Missouri Supreme Court holds officers of foreign corporations doing business in Missouri must testify and cannot withhold company records. Judge Gildersleeve of New York said he would follow this ruling regarding H H Rogers and other Standard Oil witnesses facing questions from the Missouri Attorney General. The decision also requires producing witnesses in any prosecution, potentially including fugitives like John D Rockefeller.
Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown leads a challenge to the Pennsylvania Railroad over a $30 cash deposit for 1,000 mile tickets. Ten dollars is to be returned after use and stub surrender. Attorney General Carson is ordered to file suit, contending the deposit violates the constitution.
Sinzer Manufacturing Company plans a new office building at Liberty street and Broadway New York featuring a forty story tower rising 593.1 feet from the street a 63 feet square base for 36 stories with a dome and a central bay window from the eleventh to the thirty sixth floor The Singer tower will surpass the West Street railroad and iron exchange tower at 404 feet and will be about 30 feet taller than the Washington monument.
Superintendent Vandiver of Missouri says letters from New York Life policyholders urging proxy direction should a policy holders committee in St Louis form to act. He believes the committee would receive the greater share of proxies across the state if it moves promptly.
Federal prisoner Charles G. Carraro of Cleveland Ohio was arrested at the Columbus penitentiary gate by Boston police to answer for the alleged theft of 800.00 dollars.
New York conditions remain favorable with country buyers more active than earlier in the year. Winter wheat reports are strong and a possible general coal strike seemed avoidable, boosting industrial prospects. Despite some price shading and buyer conservatism for future months, expectations point to a large spring season and robust building activity, with crop and trade developments shaping next season. Bradstreets notes US weekly failures at 180, Canada 30, compared with prior weeks and years.
Chicago prices ranged from four to six dollars for cattle and hogs varied by weight class. Wheat corn oats rye and hay reported with regional values from Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati and other markets. Roy Mendenhall died after a Dayton murder suicide. Secretary Root defended Monroe doctrine at a Washington dinner. Philippine bonds and a San Francisco mail theft were noted.
Indiana farmer Lewis Stinglemeyer of several miles southwest of Lafayette vanished after selling hogs in Attica and cashing a $500 check in Lafayette. He left his horse and buggy at a livery, was last seen days ago, prompting fears of foul play. His daughter Carrie Stinglemeyer died four years earlier after jumping from the Main Street bridge over the Wabash river amid a love affair.
Several hundred farmers stormed the Indianapolis headquarters of the American Society of Equity, misled by a supposed hold your wheat convention. J A Everett promoting a 200000 farmer scheme urged hoarding now, with telegrams claiming compliance and market effects expected for two weeks. Everett to call a convention later.
Juries in cases against theater managers cigar dealers saloonkeepers and others charged with Sunday closing law violations in Terre Haute returned acquittals. Juries acknowledge violations occurred but acquitted the defendants. A townwide reopening of affected businesses will follow.
In Evanston Illinois Mrs Lavinia Holladay widow of Jesse Holladay dies triggering release of a large trust. The estate of George W Hwinz who died in Fort Wayne in 1866 valued at about one million dollars will be divided among heirs. Trustee is Mr Holladay and one third goes to his four children as his wife was the last surviving child of Mr Ewing.
Daniel S. Jones, a Civil War veteran and member of the squad that captured Jeff Davis in 1865, died in Kokomo at age 65. Report notes only Gen Miles remains as the last survivor of the twenty man detail. A separate suit by Philip Kaltinsky and wife of Vincennes seeks 10000 damages from Evansville and Terre Haute railways for injuries from a October runaway accident.
Mrs. Lizzie Strong of New Lisbon aged 19 was fatally injured when her buggy was struck by a train at Dublin. The horse was killed and the buggy demolished in the collision.
A coal dust explosion at the Maple Valley mine in Clinton killed two officials, Andreopa Silts and an unidentified man, with rescue teams tracing the blast’s cause and securing the scene.
Bondsmen for James C. Lavelle, former manager at Terre Haute Brewing Co. Washington branch, were asked to cover a $1,460 shortage. Other items note a temperance conference cancellation, a receiver's sale of Anderson Fair Associa tion property for $1,625, and various local tragedies and incidents. Wolves threaten Perry township livestock as over 150 goats and sheep have been killed.
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