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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
6
Local Batesville newspaper note lists Batesville Publishing Co as the publisher from Batesville Indiana with no additional details or context.
A Vancouver dispatch reports a bomb or infernal machine found after a city parade in New Westminster British Columbia. A Mayor led procession when two carriages struck a large object. the shell cracked by a carriage wheel, the fuse partly burned, and a brownish soapy powder was inside.
Dispatch from Vigan reports Major March and the Thirty third Regiment overtook Aguinaldo’s party at La Gaz on May 19. An officer, likely Aguinaldo, was killed or wounded, his body removed by followers. Aguinaldo’s diary and private papers were found, along with proclamations and a translated Beveridge speech claiming the Filipino cause is dying.
An epidemic of black cancer rash grips West Derby a suburb of New Port VI three deaths in a week with quick onset fatal symptoms. About fifty houses under quarantine schools closed and measures taken to stop further spread of the plague.
In Youngstown Ohio Irving Johnson a colored man attacked Mrs Ida Welcome a white woman and her seven year old son with a razor slashing the woman across the throat and injuring the boy. The woman may die and Johnson wounded himself attempting suicide. He will probably recover.
Special Agent reports to the Department of State from Honolulu that Hawaiian authorities declare the islands free from bubonic plague infection since the 80th ultime and that the quarantine was raised on the same date May 5.
A warrant for arrest was issued for ex Deputy Auditor W. H. Reeves who was jailed with bail set at 1500 dollars. Authorities say Reeves confessed only partially about Neely's evolutions, calling his statements misleading.
St. Louis report says the Transit Company car barns on Easton avenue in the West End were blown up. All windows shattered but the structure stands. officials insist the barns were empty at the time of the blast.
Minister Conger at Pekin reports to Washington that 360 guards for the legations of Russia France Great Britain Italy Japan and the United States have improved the situation. Pekin is quieter though Boxers remain active in the surrounding country.
The Senate votes to establish the rank of Lieutenant General and to elevate the Adjutant General to Major General, restructuring senior military leadership.
George Rogers of Richland Missouri feeds chickens for market when a fowl nips a $500 diamond from his ring. The gem vanished into the crowd before he could identify the thief, risking the loss of his 300 birds and about 109 dollars if the diamond remains unfound.
A heavy rainburst along a small Illinois stream near Heymouth caused thousands of dollars in damage. The flood rose to first floor windows within ten minutes, forcing residents to upper stories. one story houses emptied to higher ground. Homes, barns, and stacks swept away with several near drownings reported.
David Ward a lumberman and land developer with a fortune over 25 million died at his Pontiac Michigan residence after months of brain trouble and general decline. A native of New York, he built a long career since 1850 as a self made man with broad culture and education.
Carl Raub aged 60, previously tied to a German newspaper, shot and killed his 25 year old niece Miss Bertha Yucker assistant principal of the Orchard Street kindergarten and then died by suicide. The motive remains unclear though despondency over business affairs is noted. The incident occurred at 30 Steinway Avenue, the sister of the victim.
A severe storm in Jacksonville toppled the Dr Centenary Church spire and knocked Thomas Wakely from a street car as he passed the building. Farther east, George Osterholt and Carl Roach were killed when a tree fell during the gale while they worked in a corny field seeking shelter.
The transport Meade arriving Wednesday night with General Otis aboard is placed in quarantine for an indeterminate period. It carries the bodies of 112 soldiers who died in the Philippines and three smallpox cases are aboard.
Capt Arlie Morrison Frank Campbell and William Medlar were killed during a storm at St Clair Michigan as they worked in a boat cabin. Lightning struck the mast splintering it and sending a shock through the cabin. Morrison and Medlar died instantly Campbell died after about thirty minutes.
All shafts in the Calumet and Hecla mine except five are sealed to stop air flow. Officials believe the fire is nearly out but will not reopen shafts until they can prove the blaze is completely extinguished beyond question.
Frankfort Kentucky report says Judge Can trell instructs Circuit Clerk Ford to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of former Governor Taylor. The warrant arises from an indictment filed weeks earlier accusing Taylor of being an accessory to the assassination of William Goebel.
The Supreme Court decided Admiral Dewey’s bounty claim against the Admiral’s contention, depriving the Admiral and his men at Manila of half the amount they claimed. Chief Justice Fuller delivered a dissenting opinion.
Lord Roberts dispatch to the War Office announces British forces have taken Johannesburg and the Union Jack now flies over key government buildings. The report confirms control of the city as operations proceed in the campaign.
Regional market quotes show cattle in Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit and New York with prices for hogs sheep and lambs. Grains include wheat corn oats rye and assorted seed with varied No. 2 grades and regionally listed ranges.
Reports from London say Kruger and his cabinet left Pretoria while Lord Roberts seized Johannesburg. Boer resistance stiffens as 20,000 troops may retreat toward Lydenburg, with guerrilla hope fading and Pretoria’s capture seen as only a beginning rather than an end to the war.
After six months of heavy fighting England’s 240,000‑strong army conquered the two Boer republics, uniting them under the empire. Prescriptions say Kruger and Steyn flee, while Lord Roberts’ columns hold Pretoria. England gains diamond and gold regions, Boers lose autonomy, and Kruger’s government is described as despotic. the ultimatum was sent October 10, 1899.
The first world convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will open July 10 in London at Alexandra Palace. About 60 000 delegates from the United States and abroad are expected, with 4 000 000 members in the movement. lodging for 5 000 guests poses a challenge, leading planners to convert the palace banqueting hall into dormitories for 1 200 women and to erect a canvas encampment for 3 800 men, funded by small tentmakers due to wartime shortages.
The 1890s long count ends as 52,600 enumerators plus 297 supervisors and 2,000 special agents survey 75,000,000 people. Officials predict U S population near 75–76 million with more than 40 cities over 100,000, surpassing other nations in size and wealth. Census cost estimated at 15 to 16 million dollars.
Rundle holds Ladybrand while Boers intrench along the Vaal river and reorganize near Heidelburg hills. Gen Brabant reportedly captures 1,500 prisoners at Clocolan. Boer exodus from Pretoria toward Lydenburg begins as Pretoria Fort holds. Rhenoster river clash looms. two locomotives laden with dynamite wreck Laing's Nek tunnel. British push to ship 3,869 officers and 2,285 horses to South Africa in thirty days. Kruger abandons Pretoria for Waterfallhoven as Burgomaster de Souza leads effort to preserve order. The invasion of Natal by three Boer columns marks a rising tide.
A violent thunderstorm struck Byron Illinois wrecking the soldiers memorial, first erected after the Civil War. The event forced attendees to Gill's hall as the speaker called the roll of the dead. a crash and flame followed, tearing the monument apart and shaking the ground.
United States Marshal Foley of Indianapolis went to Muncie and with a writ of attachment closed the Neely Printing Company plant pending a hearing before Judge Baker in Indianapolis. The action stems from alleged liabilities of Charles F. W. Neely, charged with a default exceeding $40,000. Sheldon H. Barrett, longtime agent for Kore a paugh Sells, died in Boston.
Evans estimates about 9235 000 Civil War survivors with 742 467 on pension rolls last year. During the year 24 787 pensioned veterans died, a rate near 313 percent, implying about 80 855 total deaths if nonpensioned deaths match pensioned.
A mayoral order in Vana bans public performances of Spanish airs as authorities seek to regulate street music. The article also notes a second volume of the first Philippine Commission report containing Aguinaldo's proclamation urging Filipinos for a Christmas gift. Colorado representative Shafroth advocates protecting numerous prehistoric monuments and cliff dwellings across Utah Colorado Arizona and New Mexico.
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