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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
7
Batesville Publishing Co. in Batesville Indiana reports publisher activity and community updates from the local newspaper operation with brief notes on staff and production.
A compact summary of recent happenings includes casualties from various causes, assorted crimes, several fires, and political and religious news notes. Reports are terse with quick sketches of events and names less emphasized.
Providence report details a Union Railroad suburban crash in Warwick injuring about twenty seven with four dead and three likely fatally hurt. Bystanders and doctors worked amid wreckage as groans and cries filled the air and victims were taken to Warwick station for care. Local doctors aided by relief crews from Providence arrived to assist at the scene.
An explosion in mine No 2 at 4 colliery near Gloucester Ohio on Friday leaves four dead and 200 miners trapped. One hundred seventy five are rescued as the cage shaft and ventilation malfunctions hinder rescue efforts. The blast is blamed on a spark from a ventilating fan igniting accumulated gas.
Thomas Jefferson Johnson known as Cyclone Johnson, a street preacher, was shot and killed in Carmel Indiana after he killed Deputy Sheriff Carey who attempted to arrest him for assault and battery. An unknown bystander fired at Johnson as Carey died at the scene.
San Francisco Boxers raise 62000 in recent months and claim a quarter of the city’s Chinese population as members. Lee Kung, their chief, says letters from Chinese leaders promise Pekin will be burned and foreigners massacred before July 1.
The Michigan Supreme Court refuses to force Judge Weist to quash the grand jury indictment against ex Attorney General Maynard over a salary certified for excess payment to his chief clerk. Maynard now faces a jury trial on the charges.
An explosion at the Indiana Powder Mill in Fontanet near Brazil kills Matthew Reid instantly. Workman Edwards is missing. The mixer mills are wrecked and five girls employed there are badly bruised. The blast was caused by Reid dropping a bucket of nitro glycerin.
Lee Wah Sing of Logan sport Indiana will be sent to an asylum after fear and threats from highbinders. He once won back $300 won in a fantan casino in Chicago three years ago and has since deteriorated under persecution. Mrs Dewey loses a $9000 diamond pendant on a Detroit street, picked up by a boy and recovered by detectives.
Governor Tanner orders a special election on Tuesday November 6 1900 to fill the Southern Division clerkship of the Illinois Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of W C Chance of Mount Vernon.
Sunday proved one of the most eventful and bloody days since the St. Louis Transit strike began with numerous clashes between strikers and authorities. Wounding of many strikers reported amid riotous confrontations and chaotic scenes downtown.
A conflagration on the Mesaba iron range in Virginia Minnesota destroyed 125 buildings in sixty minutes. The loss is estimated at 500000 with only 125000 insured. No lives are believed lost. Residents face hunger and exposure as relief efforts begin. Naval Constructor Hobson at Manila is found unfit for duty and will receive leave. a replacement will be detailed.
Victoria report says the Empress of Japan carried news of a serious insurrection in North Borneo. Refugees describe widespread dissatisfactions with the chartered company’s rule. In fighting, several British were killed and seven wounded. Twenty five Chinese dead and surrounding areas of Labuan destroyed.
William Hummel was hanged in Williamsport Pennsylvania for the murder of his wife and her three children on November 16, 1899. He married a widow with three children, quarreled a week after the wedding, and killed them with an ax while they slept. The bodies of the wife and two children lay in a hay field while the infant was hidden in a stable.
Four Japanese government officials have arrived in San Francisco to buy strong breeding stock. They will inspect California herds before traveling east and to Europe to secure top grades of cattle for Japan.
A detachment of the 28th infantry under Captain Crenshaw was led into an ambush near Taal in Southern Luzon by treacherous guides. Crenshaw and one private were wounded as rebels fled, leaving ten dead.
Postmaster General bans The Credit General du Canada of Montreal and The Credit d Epargne of Paris from postal service amid allegations they run games of chance.
Senator Fairbanks phoned the White House inviting the president to the Union Veteran Legion reunion in Fort Wayne Indiana on September 10 11 and 12 The president took the matter under advisement.
San Francisco reports show food prices in Chinatown nearly doubled due to quarantine. Rice supplies are said to be cornered by a small group of Chinese merchants, affecting the available stock and costs.
Miss Maggie Barnett of Miller's Creek Estill County Kentucky died after suffering from the bite of a mad dog a few days earlier.
Shanghai dispatch notes a battle between soldiers and Boxers near Pekin with many fatalities on both sides. The piece also reports the Prince of Wales thanking Rev. T DeWitt Talmage for aiding famine relief in India.
Fire swept the Richmond Virginia plant of the Virginia and North Carolina Wheel company causing a loss over a quarter of a million dollars. No injuries are reported as crews battled the flames.
Market quotations list regional cattle hogs sheep and grain prices in multiple cities. Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo details cover cattle ranges hogs and sheep values, wheat corn oats rye and seed prices.
Delegates at Indianapolis nominated John W. Kern for governor on the first ballot after endorsing Bryan and the 1896 Chicago platform. The convention adopted a reformist program denouncing trusts, the Dingley tariff, and advocating direct senatorial elections, canal construction, and Monroe Doctrine enforcement.
The first ballot shows Kern 81914 Burke 36914 Bozarth 41 with a compliment ary vote for Shiveley 292 0 Conn Dikhart 2 Ralston 3 The total delegates present 1527 necessity to a choice The nomination was made unanimous as Kern addressed the crowd Lawler Simpson Kopelke and Niblack named for Lieutenant Governor Kopelke led first ballot for that office with 540 votes to 402 for Niblack and 383 for Lawler won on third ballot 1024 to 503 Lawler for Secretary of State Minor for Auditor Herff for Treasurer Drummond for Attorney General Yergin for Supreme Court reporter Greathouse for Superintendent Horuff for State Statistician Rein hart for Supreme Court first district Adair for Supreme Court fourth district Kern born in Indiana in 1849 at Oho Howard County studied at University of Michigan and built a long legal career in Kokomo Indianapolis and state politics
In The True Philadelphian John Wannamaker argues most men earn what they are worth and recalls a tale of a boy moved by a factory father from $3 to $1,000 a month at a job, illustrating stalled progress and ambition.
Sixteen predecessors are traced with ten ascending the throne. The present Prince is one of six to live past age fifty and has held the title the longest since being gazetted at age twenty three. The title, created by Edward I for his eldest son, passes to heirs and is retained until formally relinquished. The holder is a knight of major European orders and often wears the Garter insignia.
Report describes scorched looking Alps snow caused by tiny winter fleas that feed on moss and lichens. A scientist explains swarms emerge during mild weather and rest on snow, turning it dark gray to black across large areas. These details note the phenomenon amid native alarm.
A London police method uses a brought in camera to identify black smoke. When smoke clouds appear officers seize snapshots to aid identification and investigation.
Dr. Pfeiffer notes influenza spread via contaminated handkerchiefs and endorses using Japanese paper as a preventive measure. The brief discusses nasal symptoms and practical hygiene steps in combating the illness.
A Washington correspondent says Russia engineered anti foreign unrest in China to enable occupation of Pekin with pro Russian sway. Germany Britain and Japan unite against possible encroachments, while Empress Dowager Zhen seeks to restore influence. The Boxers’ violence may have spiraled beyond control.
Front page scene in Pekin shows a wary world stance as Britain and Japan hold ready armies to counter Russian moves. The piece notes Britain’s naval supremacy and potential 250,000 troops, Japan’s proximity, and the United States facing a nonintervention vs. Pacific power dilemma over China and the Philippines.
Report from the Oneida reservation details a yard scene where a woman killed a chicken and children imitate the act. A man dies when his son is beheaded, and a derrick crew loses eight men as heavy timbers topple. Separate notes mention mail loss rates and an order for a colossal steamer.
The dispatch notes 1500 Chinese troops near Lofa and Yong sun with 600 boxers killed but omits Chinese casualties. Gen Nien’s troops meet 21 boxers three miles from Tien-Tsin on the Taka road. Pao-Ting-Fu has had no news for days and is thought critical.
London dispatches report continued Boxer activity and rioting in China. Missionaries ask for US Marines for interior protection, but officials fear landing forces. neutrality advised and reliance on the legation at Peking. The dowager empress’s stance could determine swift rioting end.
Transvaal President Kruger rejects a 100 acre land gift to each burgher and vows to fight for land and independence. Reports note Boer resistance, the capture of Irish Yeomanry, and looming heavy fighting around Laing's Nek as British plans stall. Milner warns miners to delay work for two months.
Senator Quay will be a candidate for re election to the Senate. Agents from London are in New York trying to engage house servants. Chas A Reis 63 St Louis committed death by own action because he had become blind. Maine Prohibitionists nominated Grant Rogers of Richmond for Governor. Southern Presbyterians in Atlanta declined to support woman. Poplar Bluff Missouri pen for shooting off tobacco. Caroline Smith and An
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