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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
6
La Liberte reports the Rockefellers plan to apply for a Paris gas supply concession. The paper condemns the move as harmful to national production and a tool for American imperialists to supplant foreign industry.
Governor Nash issues a proclamation designating January 20 1901 as McKinley Day to raise funds for the memorial. Schools urged to observe with joint exercises and each child to give a mite while Ohio aims to collect 100000 dollars. Churches encouraged to follow on the prior Sunday with similar observances.
A boiler at the South Penn Oil pumping station in Harry Rhoden’s Doddridge County West Virginia exploded killing Harry Rhoden Merrick Frick and Dell Ash. They were trapped in the boiler house but escaped toward a neighboring building before collapsing from severe scalds and dying within hours.
Stilson MacLeod and associates faced conspiracy charges over a $4,000,000 Grand Rapids water contract. MacLeod confessed, agrees to testify, Salsbury has been convicted, Taylor and McGarry face trial, and MacLeod’s case may be dropped in light of his cooperation.
The Pacific Coast Steamship steamer Walla Walla under Captain Hill, sailing from Eureka to Puget Sound ports, collided with an unknown iron vessel twenty-two miles south of Mendocino Buoy and foundered. Forty five passengers are reported drowned.
Bandits blew open the Bank of A. R. Scott in Bethany, securing about $2,000. A large amount of folded silver remained. shots were fired as citizens, awakened by the explosion, drove off the robbers after about two hours of work and five nitro charges.
The eldest Roosevelt daughter will christen the Kaiser's new yacht under construction at Staten Island New York. The announcement came from the White House and the invitation was extended via German Ambassador Dr. Von Holleben.
The War Department reports from the Philippines a proclamation signed by nine Americans inviting US troops to desert and join Filipino forces. Seven of those named are said to be in United States military service. The document marks a serious treason charge being pursued by authorities.
A fire destroyed the main building of Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg Virginia. All 150 patients were removed safely and cared for in town. The state faces an estimated loss of about 75000 dollars.
The Boers ambushed a party of the Scots Grays near Bronkhorstspruit about forty miles east of Ketaria. Six British soldiers were killed and ten wounded in the attack.
Four section men died instantly when a Burlington passenger train struck them at Monmouth Illinois as they rode a hand car toward work on a side track fogged by steam from a freight.
Bernard Michael a 67 year old real estate and loan figure in St Paul Minnesota was found in his office with his throat cut investigators suspect the act to be self inflicted the prominent and wealthy resident left no known note nor immediate suspects behind
The article profiles Thomas Estrada Palma, elected as Cuba’s first president, living in Central Valley New York near the Ramapo mountains. He is described as medium height, strong, with dark hair and gentle English, and noted for thirty years of tireless work for Cuban freedom. Palma praises friendship with the United States and credits American aid in Cuba’s fight for independence.
Evansville Indiana patrolman Wilbur S Sherwell was indicted for allegedly strangling two women identified as Miss Lema Dtenner and Mrs Geer Radles. The case cites suspicious timelines and notes possible links to a survey Sherwell owned. He was arrested after investigators found purging tracks and questioned his whereabouts the night of the murders.
The eldest Roosevelt daughter was formally presented to Washington society at a White House fall event. The debutante wore white chiffon with white roses and jewels from her father. Other guests included Roosevelt relatives and prominent society figures.
Governor Odell June suspends discussion of state affairs in his message to the New York General Assembly. He notes the speaker re elected and urges reforms to reduce the cost of receiverships and public institutions. The message highlights state and federal service expectations and proposes measures to limit absolute decrees after bankruptcy actions.
Winter wheat was rated satisfactory in most localities after a severe cold period from the 4th to the 24th. Snow provided protection in key wheat areas. Temperature deficits varied by region with notable cold in central Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Nearby, two shepherds were found partly burned near Cabra Springs N M and authorities suspect murder and theft of flocks.
Massachusetts Governor Crane leads a subscription for a Cant on Canton memorial. Noted: J Wartley Merrick elected grand alpha of Phi Kappa Sigma. Wrench author Van Blouet undergoes appendicitis operation in New York. Burglars rob Medina New York silk store of 1500 dollars. New York Civil contract marriage statute takes effect. Freeman and Wilkins wed at Metuchen. Admiral Schley receives diamond medal from Maryland Junior Order. Train wreck at Pa. kills two, injures seventeen. Numerous fires and disasters across multiple states. Engagements, arrests, and legal changes fill the notes.
A global roundup reports Russia allegedly stoking anti foreign violence in China Manchuria and Mongolia as a bargaining chip with the dowager empress. In the Philippines Institute troops clash with rebels near Mamito while Japanese forces punish rebels. Serious unrest spreads from Lewis to Venezuela as Europe weighs force pending revolutions.
A string of events across continents includes Miss Alice Roosevelt selected to christen a German yacht, Hugh J. Bonner tasked with organizing Philippine fire departments, Sybil Sanderson announcing engagement to Comte De Fitz James, and Morgan shaping a major Westinghouse GE deal. Roosevelt attends a record New Year reception, Palma poised as elector president in Cuba, Maso supporters abstain in Havana voting, Japanese missing after a Steveston boarding house collapse, and Denmark-West Indies sale talks faltering amid investor interests.
In a humorous exchange a farmer questions the Agricultural Department's usefulness while another asks about wheat price forecasts. A Paris study is cited noting that good surroundings reduce tuberculosis risk.
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