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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
6
The Chicago National Pure-Bred Live Stock Association exposition drew wide Western interest. Officials report record attendance with over 72 000 city visitors and about 410 000 from other areas. The event promotes better bred stock to support Westward settlement and agricultural education through college studies and industry exhibitions.
Reynolds a 16 year old bank clerk and night watchman fired two revolvers during a bank raid, saving the bank from looting. He was mortally wounded as robbers fled. one assailant believed wounded. Citizens post a $1,000 reward for perpetrators in a violent incident at the Woestwike State Tank area.
Congress met in a brief session with the Senate adjourning for memorials to Senator McMillan and Representative Chewty Russell. The House completed routine business, swore in new members, and adjourned after addressing the President’s message and a coal strike appropriation.
The War Department reports Major General Davis notes Captain Pershing crossed into Mindanao with Moros boats and received a warm French reception. He says armed strength is a deterrent and Moro war is unlikely. A Bereau movement seeks to honor Wesley Reynolds in Westville Indiana for life saved. Crime detectives struggle to solve the tragedy with suspects believed to be hiding in Chicago.
A gang attacked a residence in Jouderville Ohio injuring a two year old and a woman named Mrs Soward. Doors and panels were damaged and boulders were used. The child is in critical condition and Mrs Soward’s prognosis is doubtful.
Fire broke out under the stage at the Grand Opera House in Tillwater Michigan destroying the opera house block owned by a local syndicate. Total losses reach 175000 with 21000 insurance and 76000 for the block. Other firms hit include J O Nolen 15000 Wolcombe 10000 Dische 12000 Ziegler Bros 40000 and C Kirk Co 12000 with many smaller losses.
Two Evie freight locomotives met in a headon wreck near Tahuadge Ohio piling dozens of cars along the track. Engineer W G Richards fireman Thomas Latty brakeman R J Boardman, all of Galion, are dead. Fireman from the other engine remains buried. Others including Herman South George Metzzer George Behrbeck and F Keiffer of Galion are severely injured.
George Lear, an Lugian, was hanged at Sioux Falls Ss. D. He displayed almost nerve as the noose was adjusted. Rev. William Iolines, an Episcopal minister from the Suntee Agency Neb offered a prayer. Gear was pronounced dead in thirteen minutes.
Three masked men entered the Earle Club rooms in Pocatello Idaho and robbed the house of about 2000 dollars. With thirty five men present two robbers tied players while a third gathered the money. Police are in pursuit.
A Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso XIII tasks Senor Dilvela with forming a new cabinet to succeed the Sagusta administration. It names Villeverde and Dato among conservatives likely to join the ministry along with other conservative figures.
Bandits blew open Gothman's bank at St Bonifacius near Waconia Minnesota and took 3500 in cash plus promissory notes. They missed 1000 in coin lying atop the safe.
Former House speaker Thomas Brackett Reed dies in his Arlington hotel apartment in Washington. The immediate cause of death is uraemia.
In a heavy northeast gale the two masted schooner Figo bk Mader struck the unfinished Gloucester breakwater. The vessel faces total loss. The captain and six crewmen were saved by the life saving crew.
London reports a surge in Scotch oil trade as American crude stocks wane and Britain's government blocks Standard Oil from augmenting Kurmah stocks. Prices reach their highest level in years.
The President nominates A B Anderson of Crawfordsville Indiana to succeed John H Baker who has resigned as United States District Judge. Anderson will fill the vacancy and serve in the federal judiciary.
Farmers shift to higher grade stock spurred by the annual exposition. The new 160000 dollar Tec ard building, dedicated on Governors' Day with Secretary Wilson and state governors present, draws large crowds to Chicago Omaha and Sioux City. The fair highlights livestock advances and educational value for breeders, growers and exporters.
An army of 800000 people has entered the Southwest over the past year as settlers move to Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Land prices range from 5 to 6 per acre locally and 1.25 in Missouri and Arkansas with large companies planning to buy millions of acres for orchards. Colonists from New England and other regions form offices in BarCape as contexts suggest rapid growth and optimistic forecasts of a thriving population boosted by easy living.
A Kansas City manufacturer supplied the lead for the heel of the defender. The vessel is being built at Bristol. The Standard Oil Company declared a 10 per share quarterly dividend payable Dec. 15, vs $8 last year. The Kansas State Soldiers' Home at Dodge City bought land for the institution and now houses 421 veterans.
A detailed account describes the utmost secrecy surrounding the preparation of the President's message. It covers strict controls on drafts, distribution to printers, and the handling of copies to prevent leaks until Congress is ready for delivery.
The New York Teachers Association plans advanced study courses and degree examinations. Michigan University begins a new course on probability, insurance math, and Latin department head Dr Iselsey undergoes liver surgery. China to send students to US colleges at government expense. British science leader predicts every school to modernize with workshop training and outdoor programs. Yale allows MA without Greek for BA holders and lets seniors graduate after a year.
The piece notes the National Capital Elections committee's lack of Virginia probe, Republicans opposing New Mexico and Arizona statehood, a push for a general staff corps, Holmes confirmed to the Supreme Court, and shifts in legislative leaders with Cannon emerging as Speaker candidate amid retirements and party lines.
Indiana coal operators admit the consolidation scheme will not form despite bituminous mines remaining in operation until January 1. New York financiers backed by Afcore Brothers failed to secure funding as operators demanded high property values and objected to stock terms seen as dilutive. Separately, a Marion scandal case ends with the young woman dying after a poison overdose following a quarrel over a social engagement.
Four large paper industries in Delaware County are forming a trust under United BoxTown and Paper Trust. The merged plants include West Muncie Strawboard Works, Paragon Paper Mills at Maton, Albany Strawboard Works at Albany, and Consumers' Paper Company at Muncie.
Edward Buisking's body was found near Gem with a skull fracture and chin cut. He was with four Indianapolis young men when out hunting. A gun lay three feet away. Murder suspected as police await investigation. Robbery case follows as gems vanish from Miss Deetta Curry's Homewood residence during a youth party. Police seek suspects.
Richmond to see a new business block by J M Westcott. Emil Rickson, 19, of Chicago, killed by a train at Crissman. Supreme Court halts Fast Chicago water rents transfer void. Mrs John Grant nearly trampled by a cow at Elston. she injured. Two men, likely E W Tellock and Marion Pierson, found dead from gas in Indianapolis. Patrick O'Brien named to Michigan City prison board. I N Neber to succeed. Purdue trustees appoint Charles Major. Hinshaw murderer tied to ring. Norval Wright killed by freight train near Fort Wayne. Grove City Oil buys 550 acres in Chester Twp for 60000. 30 wells. Heir to 50,000 fortune via sister’s death in Galveston.
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