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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
2
A violent gas blast destroyed two buildings in St Marys Ohio injuring night watchman W F Smith who perished trying to shut off the gas. The saloon and a nearby blacksmith shop were wrecked and glass losses run to hundreds of dollars with the blast feared to be tied to a reservoir bank explosion.
A dispatch from the City of Mexico reports a Catholic bank operating under an Arizona charter and formerly supported by high clergy has closed its doors. No run occurred. the bank refuses to resume business until a receiver is appointed. It held about 800,009 dollars in deposits, largely from the poorer class.
A valve failure on a large water pipe near Weston West Virginia caused an explosion that leveled the Charles Douglas home. Douglas his wife and two children were killed as fire followed, destroying the dwelling in seconds.
A seven foot tide wave on Lake Michigan wrecked shipping infrastructure at Waukegan and battered the Tioga steamer and two harbor tugs. Detroit reports 144 deaths, over seventy ships wrecked, and nearly four million dollars in losses this season, marking the lakes’ most disastrous shipping period.
A coal mine in Diamondville western Wyong was wrecked by an explosion. Twenty one men are confirmed dead and thirty three entombed. The mine is on fire and rescue chances for the imprisoned are very slim.
A coal laden boat Seran don foundered near Minots with four drowned including Captain George Bo Mimsex his wife and two crew. one man saved by a tug and brought to Boston. A Cuba fever report warns of rising yellow fever and epidemic risk. four suspected cases, one confirmed, reported November 29.
Fire razed the limber Midland yards of the Cumin Laander Company ten aisles from Raekwood in Wo Vai. Several million feet of sawn lumber burned leaving estimated losses and a claim the damage will be reimbursed by SF 00900.
Dr W J Collins of Geneva Indiana died when struck by a passenger train No 1t one half mile north of lat town. His head was crushed and his horse and buggy were destroyed in the wreck.
Seven year old Alex Guido was shot dead near his Chicago home by unknown assailants. Police suspect Mafia links and have arrested three suspects, all Haitians, in the case.
A costly blaze leveled the Stahl Urban & Co factory in Terre Haute Indiana destroying their workingman's clothing plant. The loss is estimated at 128000 with 000 in insurance.
Charles Books, an employee at the Elkhart paper mill, was killed when his coat was caught in a line shaft. He was horribly mangled in the fatal accident.
Five persons were seriously injured when eastbound double header passenger train No 10 collided with a freight train on the B and O railroad east of Hammond Indiana. The wreck was caused by misinterpretation of orders.
Tirhest Peugnet son of P Peugnet of St Louis died by shooting himself in Carthage Missouri. The cause of death by self action is not known. Colony Peugnet is said to be a millionaire.
Chicago University defeats Michigan 2 to 0 at Marshall Field in a tight battle for the West championship. Eckersall’s punt to the goal line sets up a decisive safety as Captain Catlin and Badenock halt Dennis Clark, sealing Chicago’s dramatic victory.
Secretary of State reprimanded Minister H. G. Squiers for encouraging Americans in the Isle of Pines to form a territorial government to influence the Senate against the Cuba treaty. Edwin V. Morgan will replace him as minister to Corea after Squiers authorized press interviews.
Richard A. McCurdy resigns as president of Mutual Life Insurance Company accepted by board. Cesar Cromwell named president pro tem until June election. family insiders also stepping down. Concurrently Mrs. Isaac Barnes faces poisoning charge. Fairhope steamer destroyed by fire. Waterbury suspect claims to be John C. Hamlin in Middletown murders.
Detachments from the international fleet occupied Mitylene customs and postal buildings Sunday afternoon. The Sultan refused to bow to European demands, and if not met the fleet will seize Tenedos. Ferid Pasha and Tewfik Pasha pressed for modification of the financial control scheme but failed to sway diplomats. Germany and Italy joined the unanimity. Washington circles link European stance to recent Japan Russia war, noting Turkish sympathy for Japan and public support for the Japanese cause.
The Russians are better strikers than soldiers and are winning freedom amid Czarist limits. Sweden and Norway settle a divorce with no alimony. Moody presses the Beef Trust toward slaughter while the Czar guards salaries. Senate defers judgment until December. Coal operators threaten strikes to curb oversupply. Russians resume pressure on the Czar as wolves cry out.
A terrific Blizzard on Lake Superior drives ships ashore from Duluth to Superior. The Crescent City is a total wreck near Duluth, with reports of others stranded and ships pounded by heavy seas. Fatalities feared as the storm rages with 60 to 70 mile an hour winds and six foot snow drifts.
United States Senator J Ralph Burton of Kansas has been convicted for a second time over use of official influence with the Post Office Depart to aid a St Louis get rich quick company. The verdict could bar him from federal office, with appeals planned. Burton, 52, a four year Kansas senator and former legislator, vows further legal action.
Reported battles at Sevastopol see ten ships and forces loyal to the Czar defeat mutineers. Fort defenses fall after a three hour street and bayonet clash. Balaklava refugees vanish amid widespread destruction. Otchakoff wrecked as mutiny wider turmoil cripples Russia’s communications and industry.
A census bureau bulletin reports about seven in ten Americans over ten can write. Illiteracy is higher among foreign born whites and Negroes, with regional and urban rural disparities visible. The piece notes improvement since 1890 and cites gender gaps, city versus country differences, and northern versus southern divisions. It also mentions J. W. Belcher, a missing government employee linked to a suicide in Washington and referencing the Paterson mayor.
Chicago reports steady production at high volume with strong forward orders and expanding manufacturing plants. labor and material demand rise, lumber and phoning mills feel pressure for prompt delivery, and absorption of iron steel machinery and leather goods shows healthy growth. November retail activity softer than usual while wholesale holiday trade remains vigorous. New York notes favorable weather boosting industrial activity but hurting apparel retail and collections.
Prairie and city markets show cattle hogs and sheep with varied prices across Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and Milwaukee. Trade notes hogs steady to higher. wheat corn oats rye and butter prices listed. report on smallpox raging in Para Brazil with twenty new daily cases.
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