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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
2
A work train on the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls Rapid Transit line suffered brake failure on a steep grade. Two gravel cars sped downward, nine workers leaped free but three remained aboard and were killed when the train derailed at the hill's base. Several others were badly injured.
From a London Times correspondent at the front via Kroonstad May 27 the report says Broadwood held Lindley hills as the chief storekeeper said President Steyn and leading officials fled with 100000 pounds of specie. He offered mediation between Piet de Wet and Broadwood. de Wet proposed surrender with his commando if all could return to their farms. Roberts refused to treat on any terms.
Mrs Mary Wilbur found neighbor Mrs Louise Foster dead in Syracuse New York. Ernest Hecht sat by the bed holding hands with the victim. Police found a fetter from Mrs Foster suggesting a joint death plan. Hecht admits to administering the drug and claims she died within half an hour.
The State Department instructs the Chinese Government to suppress the Boxer Society promptly and thoroughly. It calls for guarantees to maintain peace and protect the lives and property of Americans in China.
A Welland dispatch reports Karl Dullman John Walsh and John Nolin convicted of attempting to wreck lock 246 of the Welland Canal with dynamite and sentenced to life at Kingston penitentiary. No motive evidence was produced though the crown alleged the Clann na Gael hatched the plot.
Word from the Navy Department reports Lieut William P Elliott died in Manila of sunstroke. A native of Pennsylvania he was appointed to the navy in September 1867 and his total sea service exceeded twenty three years, surpassing most officers including active list admirals.
Dispatch from Menominee Michigan reports seven sections of land owned by James B Goodman Co burned with flames still spreading. The fire covers nine miles and threatens timber unless rain arrives soon. A separate incident notes Edward Carver killed William Patterson at a Republican primary in Florence Indiana. Carver, the acting sheriff, fled to Kentucky with potential extradi tion disputes looming if caught.
Eddie Teabout, the colored pugilist, died after a blow in a boxing match with William Forsythe in Bridgeport Connecticut. Forsythe is jailed. The same report notes Forsythe objects to the war tax and mentions a Chicago Methodist Conference vote to repeal the war tax on charitable and religious legacies.
Fire destroyed the Washington chair factory in Washington D. H. Ohio causing estimated losses of 50000 dollars with insured coverage around 20000 dollars. No injuries reported. Local fire officials investigated cause and controlled the blaze by evening.
Senator Carter of Montana presented details on dotentials to the clerk at McGinnisland, outlining potential measures and their implications for state governance. The item reflects a legislative briefing and inquiry into upcoming policy options.
Richard Gardiner, African American suspect in the murder of 13-year-old Ethel Long in Ross County, narrowly escapes mob violence at Athens Ohio. A 500‑strong crowd storms the jail seeking Gardiner, while Judge Wood appeals for lawful process. Gardiner is later moved to the courthouse under Sheriff Porter who implements a ruse to avert lynching.
The case centers on Mrs Ida Hoose of Lestershire New York who alleges a nurse employed by Mrs Hoose hypnotized her patient after discharge. The patient reportedly could not be aroused and later died by self immolation when a lamp toppled and oil ignited her clothing. Doctors attempted hypnosis to reverse the state but failed.
The Miles City Common Council granted saloonkeepers permission to close on Sundays after a heated debate. An ordinance was passed allowing Sunday closures until September 1, reflecting concerns about public drinking and the option to seek beverages in neighboring towns.
Prominent Great Northern official Superintendent Donkin dies after a motor accident when a dog crossed the track near Inkster. A young woman’s body found in Pigeon Creek near Evansville with a rope and heavy stone. Mattoon farm to be sold by the Brotherhood after an all day Milwaukee meeting. Danville tobacco warehouses and factories burn in a blaze with losses up to 200000. Chicago sees three major fires costing 148000 with near misses at the Jackson apartment building.
Judge Ryan of the Madison County Superior Court upheld the weekly pay law in mandate cases. American Plate Glass Company of Alexandria American Tin Plate factory and Wright shovel works of Anderson were ordered to pay employees weekly.
The Carnegie Steel Company closes a 300 million dollar contract with the American Bridge Company, forming a steel bridge building combine. The Keystone bridge works at 51st street Pittsburgh is involved, with Carnegie to supply about 75 percent of the structural steel for the new group.
At Fort Riley Kansas two military prisoners John Arnold and George Fryman each serving one year were shot while attempting to escape. They disarmed a sentry and fled before a sergeant of artillery killed Arnold and wounded Fryman.
In Chicago the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church voted overwhelmingly to remove the five year cap on ministers in one charge. After a week of voting to break a deadlock the delegates elected Dr. David H. Moore and Dr. J. W. Hamilton as bishops on the seventeenth ballot.
Gen Wheaton reports two insurgent companies carrying 171 men and 168 guns surrendered at Tarlac. The incident follows a note of Turkish indemnity demands and notable property fires in Galion Ohio. Nathaniel J. Hill, former US Senator and Denver Republican owner, dies.
The markets show varied cattle hogs and sheep quotes across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and clover seed. Highlights include Chicago hogs 3.00 to 6.00 per cwt and cattle 3.00 to 6.00, wheat around 70 cents, corn 37 to 41 cents, and butter eggs and potatoes also listed.
The Klondike era revival as Cape Nome becomes the focal point with 60,000 expected travelers by October. Steamships carry hydraulic machinery valued at 350000 dollars while Pacific coast shops race to supply mining gear. Denver and El Paso investors back barges and tugs to move freight to Nome.
The New York firm Price McCormick & Co failed after failing to corner cotton, liabilities reach 13 million, triggering a Wall Street panic with cotton futures dropping up to 78 points in May. The brokers involved include W. G. McCormick, Theodore Price, R. M. Stuart-Wortley, and George Crocker.
Reports detail long distance runs with speeds and times among rail routes from Los Angeles to Satongo, Chicago to Omaha, and New York to Buffalo. Updates note R. F. Nilson named general agent for Burlington at Salt Lake City, Manitoba asks Northern Pacific about selling or exiting Manitoba, and pay raises for Chicago division section men. Fourteen new Pullman sleepers built for Rock Island between Chicago and Denver, car cost $20,000 each. Railroads warn they will reject non automatic couplers after Aug 1. Burlington and Northwestern agents will discuss Geneva and Aurora business concerns.
Charles H Hackley of Muskegon presented four bronze statues of Lincoln Grant Sherman and Farragut placed at the city park corners. Unveiled on Memorial Day with ex Senator John Patton speaking, the works were by Niehaus and Rhind. The total gift, including square and monument, totals about 30 000 dollars.
The Senate rejected Allen’s plan to grant Boer commissioners floor privileges amid a heated clash with Davis. The week saw post office and pension bills pass, while a Spooner Philippine measure and Alaska civil government actions drew key votes. House actions included labor protections and a bid to curb prison-made goods.
Pacific exports this year exceed 100000600 dollars. No April yellow fever fatalities in Havana. Supreme Court to hear Chicago drainage canal case in October. Need more engineer officers for the American fleet at Asiatic stations. House extends the eight hour bill to all laborers on Government work.
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