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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
6
Rev. U S Sutherlin once of Park Christian Church New Albany Indiana was arrested at Silver Grove Jud on a murder warrant for his wife. Mrs Sutherlin was found dead last October hanging from a transom her death previously deemed self inflicted. The couple had separated before her body was found.
A heavy pole loosens under a rail car and derails a Lake Erie & Western special freight train east of Kempton Indiana. Eight laborers sleeping in a car with three elephants and five camels are seriously injured. The animals are bruised but do not escape. The 30 car train traveled 25 mph and four cars ran down an embankment.
An eastbound Baltimore Ohio engine exploded near Warren Ohio, killing fireman McU. Kelley and badly burning engineer and brakeman Waldron. Kelley and Waldron were found sixty feet from the wreckage as the engine was demolished. Conductor Asher was unhurt.
The Loopengardner & Rimmimitt general store in Sheldon was completely destroyed by fire. The post office in the front survived while the rest perished. Losses reach 1000 on the building and 1000 on stock with insurance at 1000. Fire started in the coal stack and proprietors believe arson.
A swinging bridge at Westside Park in Muncie Indiana collapsed while about thirty people crossed. Most endangered pedestrians clung to rails and climbed to shore with no casualties. one person fell into the water but reached shore safely. Mountain Wins Pit Bowling Match In Cincinnati Charles Mountain of Chicago defeated Philip Wolf of St Joseph Missouri in a thirty game match for a $100 purse at Hamilton County Bowling Alleys Mountain totaled 6070 with a 201 average while Wolf totaled 5506 with a 183 average.
Twelve thousand thirty nine newcomers arrive within twelve hours, UGG foreigners pass quarantine and enter New York. Ten transatlantic liners bring a large influx signaling possible record immigration this year and foreshadow further arrivals.
A massive wall of water from a dam seventy miles above Holbrook washes through a seven mile wide valley. The flood, ten to forty feet deep, nearly wipes the town from the map as residents flee in freight cars after a warned evacuation.
Mrs. Kate Eberly of four miles north of Churubusco Ind was struck by lightning and killed instantly. Her husband is an inmate of Logansport insane asylum. She leaves two daughters aged 16 and 20.
Honolulu dispatch reports marked Ki lauea activity with increasing lava flow and rising crater indicating possible overflow.
Mrs Lucas of Dayton Ohio was struck and killed instantly when the Interstate limited traction car rammed between Indianapolis and Dayton. The fatality occurred as the woman was on or near a crossing and report details are limited. Authorities investigate the accident and identify possible contributing factors.
A blaze originating in the Ceveland News Company building at St. Clair and Wood streets in Cleveland Ohio resulted in substantial damage estimated at $115000. Fire crews contained the flames after hours of effort and no injuries were reported.
Governor E W Hoch vows to use all power to enforce the prohibitory law in Kansas. The pledge implies steps to close saloons statewide, which have operated openly in several cities for monthly fines.
Casper Kokia and Jack Nolan died after being overcome by powder smoke and falling about 100 feet from a ladder near the Ironton mine outside Bessemer Michigan. Three other men were seriously injured in the incident.
Chicago has built a vast underground tunnel system beneath the business district with twenty eight miles already in place and extensions planned. Electric locomotives haul freight and mail through tunnels, delivering thousands of tons daily and promising seamless underground mail service by June 7 1905 under a government contract dating from February 15.
The New York jury in Nan Patterson murder trial could not reach a verdict on Caesar Young’s killing. They stood three for acquittal and nine for first degree manslaughter, prompting discharge and a likely end to further trials. Patterson appeared unconscious. she faces no new trial.
The column frets over Taft's Venezuela stance and monopoly pressure while mocking Castros risky leadership. It recalls beef trust indictments and notes Hyde’s failed expectations, with jab at Japan and Port Arthur. Washington mood drifts without decisive excitement amid fiscal and political jostling.
Chaos sweeps downtown Chicago as mobs confront union pickets and strike breakers. Fires, shootings, and brick attacks maim and kill while authorities debate calling in troops amid widespread looting and fear.
Chicago notes that retailer dealings suffer from the teamsters strike while overall trade volumes climb. Freight shifts to staple goods and factory products, lake traffic and forests rise, spring grain is pressured, yet receipts exceed last year. Wheat corn oats and livestock prices decline. financials show healthy funds and bond investments, with wheat yield promising.
Regional price listings show live cattle and hogs in varied ranges from Chicago to New York with mixed grain quotes. Prices for wheat corn oats and butter, eggs, and hay are listed by city including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York and others.
Grover Richardson aged 22 was fatally shot by William Senegal in a Wheeling saloon during a gambling dispute. The bullet pierced Richardson’s chest and stomach as police from Muncie arrived after a night of drinking. Senegal and bartender Ferdinand Sti cel were arrested after a violent scuffle that prevented immediate disarmament.
Anger over a new cities and towns law prompts officials to begin a movement to disincorporate Kakousi. Opponents threaten to seek an injunction in court if the effort advances. The project attracts little interest and the debt of Skomo is labeled a fundamental misstep.
Jacob Case left Laporte before the Civil War and served in the Confederate army and was declared legally dead after his disappearance. Officials reported his death for estate purposes. A Galveston hospital report later stated he was dying, but he recovered and returned north to meet brothers Jacob and Wil lam Case and sister Mrs Orlen Laclear.
John & Bays acting for a New York syndicate buys seven leading Sullivan County mines. Reported consideration is about $2,500. Mines include Ymera North Shriekson Lil Sullivan County Coal Company and related properties. Ownership linked to Tfarder & Chafer and Bogle Co. of Chicago.
A jittery slate of happenings reports robberies in Elkhart and misfortunes from smoking related deaths. Found missing Vincennes resident Frank Hageman returns from Pebruary. Fire alarm losses from a trolley wire strike, arrests over California lottery tickets, and a feverish Otis B L Fuel found in Fort Wayne. Court rulings include a life sentence for Charles Sprong in a murder case and a receiver sale of the Chicago and South Shore interurban line planned for May 26 in La Porte. Additional notes cover a township remonstrance against di decree, new voting-age law, and a fatal buzz saw accident to Aaron Vail near La Porte. Coroner Hollingsworth blames Princeton Coal Company in eight deaths at the Princeton mine.
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