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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
2
Mrs Mark Zellers aged about 20 and her 14 month old babe were found dead in a Rushville well after eight hours. The infant drowned and the mother died of exposure during a desperate rescue attempt. Neighbors only located the bodies after the husband failed to return home.
A potential strike of 30 000 IAM and ASE members in the New York district looms this week as the New York and New Jersey Machinery Manufacturers' Association plans to resist a nine hour day demands set for April 1. George N. Warner announced this at the Central Federation Union meeting.
A Dublin special notes circulating rumors that Queen Victoria’s Ireland visit is intended to signal radical administrative reforms toward an Irish parliament. The exact nature of reforms remains unclear and unconfirmed by responsible sources.
In Ervin Township near Kokomo Indiana a missing two year old child is presumed murdered after violent injuries are found on a partially decomposed body hidden in a hollow log in the Armish settlement northwest of town. The coroner will investigate.
James Creelman reports from San Juan that more than 1,000 women in the Cicero district cannot leave their homes for lack of clothing. He notes children are kept from school for the same reason, and over 30,000 people in the flooded area lack even a rag to cover their nakedness.
In Ripley Tennessee the body of Louis Rice was found hanging from a tree limb. The lynching followed a circuit court trial in Lauderdale County where Rice testified for a associate charged with the murder of white man Goodrich.
A factory at 213 and 215 East Forty-fourth Street New York was destroyed by fire. Three firemen were killed and two injured when the floor collapsed into a water filled basement pinning them under debris. It is believed they drowned.
An accidental tin box found at South California Savings Bank in Los Angeles enlarged the William S. Robinson estate by 25000 dollars. He died last October in Delaware Ohio. Heirs are traveling to claim their inheritance.
An explosion of chemicals at Thomas H. McCallin & Co. 123 South Eleventh Street Philadelphia killed two workmen, seriously injured another, and left several others slightly hurt.
Mary Rucker nine, daughter of James Rucker, a Fulton County farmer, died instantly when her fourteen year old brother accidentally discharged a gun as he prepared for a hunting trip. The incident occurred near Fulton Kentucky.
The House Committee on Indian Affairs reported a bill to establish the Independent Order of Red Men in the Indian Territory. The measure outlines approval and organization steps for the fraternal group within the territory.
London dispatch reports Chevalier de Sousa Corea, Brazilian Minister to the Court of St James, found dead in bed. He was a close associate of the Prince of Wales and a familiar figure in American circles.
At a Cabinet meeting in the Elysee palace Foreign Minister Delcasse announced the protocol signature and the ratification of the Franco-American treaty is postponed until March 24, 1902.
Gen Zealous B Tower died in Cohasset aged 31. Rumors swirl Carnegie suit settlement in Atlantic City. Alfred A Marcus & Son file bankruptcy petition with liabilities 164,990 assets 575. An elevator fell seven stories at 247 Center St New York injuring three. Receiver appointed for Joseph C Godfrey Co tissue paper Raudsville Pa liabilities exceed 75,000 assets under 30,000. House pardoned after embezzlement sentence. At least fifteen injured in Newark trolley collision.
Reports include mining clashes in Indiana and Idaho, bankruptcies in Minnesota, fires destroying Flint works, and a Seattle bank robbery. Notable items: St Louis Steel Barge Company incorporation, Wiswell named Republican sergeant at arms, bubonic plague deaths in San Francisco, Henry Elsroth home explosion, Coeur d’Alene saloon shooting, and City of Florence wreck survivors.
A Glenwood Inn blaze in Kenova causes 30000 dollars in losses. Illinois Central track slide near Jackson Miss delays trains. Fatal affray on Marrowbone Creek Ky leaves Langley and Sopher dead and Johnson wounded. Mayor Parkinson vows Sheldon plan for Moundsville following 600 conversions. Plant system fast mail wreck near Ozark Ala injures several. A Mari Ett a Ga mob attacks a black man, firing 50 shots. Ex Prosecutor Noland kills James Hile at St Marys W Va over a quarrel involving a woman.
Russia staged a ten day mobilization of its entire Black Sea fleet as an experiment. The report notes Russia favors Bulgarian independence but urges delay for the principality. Ghazi Osman Pasha, famed defender of Plevna and Turkey’s top general, is dead. Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax, British commander at Plymouth, has died in Naples. Many houses were destroyed and sey
Reports from 1900 note deaths in Italy and Danube floods, suppression of disorder in London tied to Irish politics, and a U S cruiser's reception in Rouen. India faces repeating famine expenditure and rising prices with millions employed on relief. Sir William Lockhart dies in Calcutta. arbitration over Danube island sought. the Turkish Sultan yields on Asia Minor rail concessions. The Prince of Wales to resume grand mastership of English Freemasons. innovations include Mercadier's multi dispatch wire system.
Reports include Dr McGiffert withdrawing from the Presbyterian Church, and Dewey denying a Europe trip. War Dept bids for five new buildings at Hgment Key Tampa Bay Fla. Cuba to be represented at the 1901 Pan American Exposition. Ten thousand Porto Ricans petition Congress over tariff delays. Waters-Pierce Oil Co case upholds Texas anti trust law. Seine power for Ontario mining at 6200 HP with US Canadian Gold Mining supplying capital. Five colonist trains reach Winnipeg for Manitoba settlement. Alaska gold territory expansion exceeds 5000 square miles. Manila census lists city population about 150,000. US consul at Vladivostok cites trolley tramway electric project plans and invites bids.
Market notes list cattle hogs and sheep ranges in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with price bands for wheat corn oats rye and related goods. Highlights include shipping cattle $3.00 to $6.00 and hogs $3.00 to $5.75 in multiple markets and creamery butter 21¢ to 26¢.
The narrative outlines multiple days of legislative actions with no session on Saturday. It notes eulogies for Monroe L. Hayward Nebraska senator-elect who died before taking oath. It covers the $25,000,000 legislative budget, Porto Rico tariff and war-claims commission, Washington and Alaska inquiries, Loud second class mail bill debates, and various appropriations and pension actions.
Costa Rican and Nicaraguan ministers deny opposition to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Lebaron Gevers, new Netherlands minister to Washington, is a grandson of Senator Wright of New Jersey. War Department will publish monthly summaries of commerce of the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico in pamphlet form. The President drank only Apollinaris water at the Ohio Society banquet. Bloodiest battle of the century Borodino occurred Sept 7 1812 with nearly 80000 men in action. Secretary Long collected naval flags and signals. many gifted by famous sailors. Dr John P Wood of Coffeyville Kan claims to be the oldest practicing physician at 100. Estelle Reel plans Indian education bill for compulsory schooling. Gov N Q Murphy of Arizona in Washington pressing for statehood prospects next year.
British relief of Mafeking hinges on Kimberley column after Col. Plumer retreat to Crocodile Pools. Boer commander uses superior force to drive back outposts and prevent relief, while Methuen’s Wimbleton column remains north of the Vaal with no immediate relief in sight.
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath sends letter to Representative Minor outlining the Postoffice Department stance on postmasters political activity. It states office holders may exercise political privileges but must not use post offices as political hubs or neglect duties through overactivity.
San Francisco health officials vow thirteen day daily inspections in Chinatown after reports of bubonic plague. A suspicious death at Waverly Place prompted fears, with authorities noting deteriorating buildings where fire could cleanse germs but would risk the city.
Former Illinois state senator John I O Malley shot ex alderman William H Lyman in a Lyons and O Malley saloon at Star Theater building Clark and Kinzie streets Chicago. The motive is political quarrel worsened by the Twenty third ward aldermanic fight. Lyman wounded in groin. O Malley arrested and jailed. Witnesses say the shooting was unprovoked.
Canon Gore cites poverty among English clergy due to laity’s lukewarmness. Bishop Webb of Bloemfontein tours England to stress war’s forced hand. Glyngarth mansion in Anglesey becomes Bishop of Bangor palace. Catholic missions resume in Omdurman and Khartoum with new native schools planned. Dean Farrar links Britain’s war victory to blessings for South Africa and civilized world. Cedar Rapids organist strike affects Grace Church services. London Sunday School Institute promotes musical drill and field day at Crystal Palace. Lincoln Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati features mothers gallery with nursery for children. Methodist Episcopal gains in Italy shown by Rev. Dr. Burt’s figures from $917 to $16,345 in twelve years.
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