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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
2
Two convicts John Reagdon and G Rose at the southern Illinois penitentiary in Chester cut off fingers from their right hands with a rusty hatchet to escape heavy labor. They claimed poor health and were treated by the prison surgeon before being made to stand on a block in the yard for the rest of the day.
A Valparaiso dispatch reports a powder explosion at the Actua powder plant near Miller Station killing Charles Helman and Jenny Schwartzfeger and injuring many others. The blast hit the workers section, sparking a fire that consumed that area. Victims were rushed to Chicago hospitals with Hernan dying en route and Schwartzfeger shortly after.
On the steamer Philadelphia arriving from Southampton General William Booth, head of the Salvation Army, was greeted by twelve tugs and three side wheel boats bearing soldiers. The army cheered, waved flags, set off fireworks and sang hymns as the ship neared the pier, with singing continuing through the harbor welcome.
The Comptroller of the Currency Ridgely rejects reports that he overruled Secretary Shaw on reserve funds and relief of the money strain. He says he cannot explain the origin of such reports and that no case has been before him that could justify such action.
Belfast correspondent reports an American syndicate with capital of 620 million dollars plans to build large mills along Belfast Londonderry Dublin Cork Waterford and Galway. They would import corn and wheat in bulk mill it and distribute by coasting steamers owned by the syndicate. Fire in Chicago Damages a five story building at 19 Randolph Street. Losses total 90000 dollars with major hits to Boroque Warner Co Warren McArthur Stamp Co and A C Clark Co surgeons instrument makers.
The Secretary of the Navy awarded the Louisiana battleship construction contract to Newport News Shipbuilding at a bid of 3 900 090 dollars. Bureau officers reported no indications of bidder combinations. A separate Colorado tax case notes Sheriff Henry Robertson chaining a Pullman car to the tracks to secure taxes of 603 dollars, preventing its removal by the Pullman company.
A high school building in Jonesboro Indiana was destroyed by fire. A 50 000 dollar loss is reported. Morran aged 138 was arrested on charges of arson claiming he wanted to avoid school and believed fire would allow him to vanish.
At the White House the President is said to be doing very well and nearly recovered from last week's stress connected with the coal strike. The Susquehanna Rolling Mill in Columbia Pennsylvania, employing about 400 men, was forced to shut down for lack of coal.
A passenger train on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine Railroad collided with a switching engine at East Deerfield Massachusetts. The train engineer and the switching engine fireman were killed and two others were seriously injured. No settlement of the strike after talks with President Roosevelt, who helped bring coal operators and miners together. The strike would continue.
Thousands attend the Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument dedication in Spencer County Indiana near the Lincoln home. Gov Durbin attends by special train as Old Settlers host a grounds dinner and 1000 Evansville students arrive with flags. The Nancy Hanks Memorial Association funded the monument, with early support from anonymous donors. the site may be transferred to Spencer County if state park plans lapse.
Weather bureau notes very wet week east of the Rockies with above normal temperatures except and cool in the middle Rocky Mountain slope. Rain hindered farm work delaying late crops but aided fall grain germination and soil readiness. Corn in shock damaged by dampness and mold over wide areas. many upper lake region and Missouri valley crops may be non marketable. Open cotton injury widespread. late tobacco and sea island crop prospects mixed. sea island cotton promising in South Carolina. Curing hindered by cloudy rainy weather.
Jean Jules Jusserand is named successor to M Jules Cambon as French ambassador in the United States. He is 45, has long diplomatic service, is an accomplished writer, and his American wife was Miss Richards of Boston. He speaks English fluently and often praises American enterprise in public talks.
The British government signs a twenty year subsidy with Cunard Line to counter Morgan shipping influence. The deal provides 700000 dollars annually and requires two new fast Atlantic steamers, with Cunard remaining British and keeping freight rates fair. The fleet will be at the government’s disposal during the agreement.
A playful verse from the Williamsport Grit extols Old King Coal as a merry sovereign whose steam heat coal gas and electricity are his trio of fiddlers. The rhyme hints at coal prices influencing men to dance for their fuel.
Detroit mayor calls governors and mayors to a conference on the coal strike as public sentiment grows for ending the standoff. The piece argues government intervention may be needed if operators refuse to meet conciliation efforts amid fears of national energy shortages.
President Roosevelt hosts two stormy White House conferences as miners led by President Mitchell push for arbitration. Coal presidents reject any tribunal and demand troop protection while courts potential recourse is rejected. A tense, public battle over union recognition ends with no accord.
A merged gas utility plan affects Greater Boston with all firms combining. Horton Texas celebrated its sixteenth anniversary with over 10 000 attendees. The report lists diverse local events and notable incidents across cities.
Regional commodity quotes for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo New York Buffalo with price ranges for livestock and grain including wheat corn oats rye and butter and eggs across the listed markets. Notable values include Chicago cattle 4.00 to 7.50 hogs 4.25 to 87.70 sheep 3.80 to 4.00 and New York cattle 4.00 to 6.10 hogs 3.00 to 7.00 butter 20 to 22 cents per pound and eggs 20 to 23 cents.
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