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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

2

Batesville Publisher D McCallum Remembered

The obituary notes D McCallum of Batesville Indiana as local publisher remembered by community members for his contributions to the press and public life.

Panama Canal Title Validated by Attorney General Knox

Knox reports the Panama Canal Company's title to canal property is valid if the United States accepts the sale offer of 40 million dollars. The 800 page document includes exhibits and appendices and provides guarantees from the company directors and the French government that no claims will be brought by stockholders or creditors of the old company.

Knox United States Panama Canal Company

Army to Reduce Enlisted Strength Under 1901 Plan

A recent general order from the President reduces the army’s enlisted strength to 66,959, the legal minimum, and reconfigures units including infantry companies at 65, coast artillery, Warfield artillery batteries at 120 with two siege batteries, 120, cavalry troops at 65, engineers at 104, and special cases for ports Leavenworth Miley service schools. The Pekin legation guard infantry is fixed at 85 men.

Ports Leavenworth Miley Legation Guard Pekin

Masonic Temple tax-fixing case verdict in Chicago

In Judge Chetlain's court Luke Wheeler and Captain Williams were found guilty of attempting to defraud Cook County of taxes on the Masonic Temple. Wheeler drew two years in jail and a $3.50 fine while Williams received six months and a $1.00 fine. Authorities said forged records showed about $27,000 in taxes paid. The conspiracy was uncovered.

Masonic Temple Chetlain Chicago Luke Wheeler Captain Williams Cook County Wheeler Williams

Treaty Approved in High Circles for Hay Reciprocity Deal

Report says Secretary Hay's reciprocity treaty with minor amendments is acceptable to President Palma and his ministers. Changes were sent to Minister Quesada in Washington, and if the American government approves, the pact will be sent to Congress after the next session opens.

Ylavana Hay Palma Quesada Washington Congress

Walking Shield Hanged for Rosebud Reservation Murder

Rosebud Indian Walking Shield was hanged at Souix alis South Carolina for the murder of Mrs Ghost-Faced-Bear on the Rosebud reservation May 8, 1902. On the way to the gallows he joked with the marshals claiming the murdered woman was the mother of the girl he loved and he killed her so she would not be in the way.

Dootm Walking Shield Soux [Alis, S. C Rosebud Meisn Reservation Sioux Falls Ghost-Faced Bear Rosebud Marshals Sundown

Jerome woman faces murder charge in shotgun killing

Mrs. John Kreebs of Jerome allegedly shot and killed her husband Willie Kreebs after an argument that began with water being thrown on her. She fired a shotgun while he slept, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder.

Willie Jerome John Kreebs

Grain man Harvey Lillie shot in Nebraska burglary

Harvey Lillie a prominent grain dealer in David City Nebraska was fatally wounded when burglars shot him as he stirred in bed Two of his three bloodhounds were poisoned during the break in The raiders escaped with 350 dollars and authorities suspect the shooting followed Lillie's attempt to rise from his bed

Harvey Lillie David City Neb Lillie

Enraged Bull Rampages Through Indianapolis Streets

An enraged bull escaped from Indianapolis stock yards and terrorized the southern city. Telegraph boy Charles Gregory had his leg broken while flagman J Carpenter was gored. The beast was killed later.

Indianapolis Charles Gregory J. ‘J. Carpenter

Wreck Kills Fireman In Oneida Collision

At Oneida Tennessee in a double header freight wreck on the Cincinnati Southern fireman Charles Turtt was killed. Two locomotives fifteen cars two residences two store buildings and a steelhouse were destroyed by fire caused by the wreck.

Oneida Venn Cincinnati Southern Charles Turtt White

Argentine Port Diamante hit by hurricane

A Buenos Aires dispatch reports a hurricane sweeping Port Diamante in Entre Rios province. It killed fifteen people and injured many, destroyed about a hundred houses, and sank several ships. Negroya and other areas suffered damage.

Buenos Ayres Argentina Port Diamante Entre Rios Negroya

Rome quake rattles Rieti as residents panic

A severe earthquake shock was felt in Rieti causing widespread panic among many inhabitants. Officials urged calm as residents sought shelter and assessed damage in the historic Italian capital region.

Rome Rieti

Carnegie urges European union to outpace American markets

At St Andrew's Scotland Andrew Carnegie urged political and industrial union of European states to unite Europe against an American market invasion. He cited France Germany and Russia as nuclei and proposed aligning emperors to back a wider European federation. He spoke during his rectoral address at St Andrew's University where he was reinstalled as rector and awarded a doctor of laws.

Andrew Carnegie America St. Andrew's Scotland Andrew Sarmaesse United States Europe William of Germany Carnegie France Russia Mr. Carnegie Germ Tusccil ST. Choate Court of St. James Andrew J. White Berlin Alexander Graham Bell Washington Henry White London

Royal arbitrator selected by nations on Samoa dispute

King Oscar of Sweden and Norway, acting as arbiter in the Samoa insurrection dispute, favors Germany. Washington notes his decision will be accepted in Samoa but not set as a precedent, cautioning against costly claims if U S marines are deployed to protect interests.

Oscar Sweden Norway United States Great Britain Isco Germany

Roosevelt appoints two assistants for anthracite strike panel

The White House hosted the strike arbitration commission chaired by President Roosevelt. Instructions outlined aims to resolve disputes in the anthracite coal fields and prevent future conflicts, with Mr Moseley and Mr Wet named as assistants to the recorder. The panel, after a brief meeting, withdrew without comment.

Roosevelt White House Ting Anthravite Coal Strike Commission Genueumen Wright Wso Mitchell Moseley Wet Viteodore Roosevelt

Danes Vote Against US West Indies Sale

Denmark s upper house rejects the treaty to sell the Danish West Indies to the United States by a 62 to 32 vote. Despite lower house approval, the sale is blocked amid political maneuvering as prospects of future ratification fade. Warden Jewett seeks shoe factory investment at the Kansas penitentiary using convict labor. Jewish groups thank Secretary Hay for aid to Roumanian Jews.

United States West Indies Landsthing Rigsdag Danish West Indies Jaenmerk Denmark Jewett Kansas Penitentiary

Multiple 1902 incidents spread across cities and states

In a wreel Tompson Ark Fireman Abraham was killed. A New York address suffered 75000 in damage. Ex Gov John B Neil of Idaho died in Columbus Ohio of throat cancer. The New York corner stone for a custom house was laid. A woman died in Laredo Texas from an accident with a miner. Southwestern Wyoming settlers fear clashes over foreign sheep imports. Cuban September customs receipts exceed 1901 by 264490. Two Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe trains collided at Ardmore S T killing two and injuring five.

Wreel Tompson Ark Abraham Pearl Street New York John B. Neil Idaho Columbus Ohio New York Custom House Wyoming Gulf of Colorado and Santa Fe Ardmore S. T

Filipino Arrives in San Francisco to Describe Philippine Needs

Raimon Reyes Lala, a native Filipino, Oxford graduate, and naturalized American, arrives in San Francisco en route from Manila to Washington to urge legislation for the Philippines. He cites the need for a stable currency, railroad construction, and reliable labor, noting silver’s declining value relative to gold and the absence of a fixed exchange ratio.

Oxford Washington Raimon Reyes Lala San Francisco Manila Philippines Lala States Islands

Large Apple Crop Shown With Record Yield

The New England Homestead correspondent estimates a national apple crop of 43,000,000 barrels for this year, up from 27,000,000 last year. Gains are reported in the Middle and Eastern States, the Central West. the Southwest is deficient. Quality varies, with Central and Western states poor while New England shows better quality.

New England Middle Central States

Pat Crowe Linked to Portland Express Robbery

John Jax in Lincoln Neb confesses Pat Crowe the alleged kidnapper of Iddy Cudahy implicated in the Portland express robbery on Oct Ti. Flax testifies Crowe and accomplices deprived him of the loot and drove away with it. Police hunt Crowe as plunder valued between $2000 and $50000 remains unaccounted.

Harvester Trust A Fact in Rapid Merger Formation

A merger involving a $65,000,000 financing package is advancing. The International Harvester Company will acquire the harvesting machinery interests, with half of the funds aimed at minority stockholders and the rest for working capital. The operating contract reportedly took effect September 1.

Harvesting Minehine Trust Ons International Tarvester Company Neat Elven Effeet

Girl killed in ambush near chapel will

Miss Williamson daughter of Lorace Williamson a prominent farmer was shot and killed returning from church near Chapel Will Sty. She was with Mr. Grown when an unknown assailant hidden in woods fired. Police suspect the rival of Brown was the target in the related quarrel.

Miss Williamson Lorace Williamson Chapel Will Sty Grown Brown

Admits He Stew Custer Grou Custer Slain by Sioux Warrior

Rev Philip Daleria of Flora S W gives Custer slayer self described account from Little Big Thorn mystery. In Texas Four miles from Graesbeck Venus a pitched battle leaves Thomason Rutherford and another man dead. Port Carbon homes dynamited but none harmed in Weaver case. workers injured.

Custer Philip Daleria Flora S. 1 Protestant Episcopal Church Tuladelphia Mie Daleris Little Big Thorn Texas Graesbeck Venus Thomasons Toutherfords Thomason Robert Rutherford William Rutherford Wallace Thomason Tlarry Schodding Charles Schiery Port Carbon Peter Weaver

Arbitrator's ruling favors Germany in Samoan controversy

King Oscar of Sweden and Norway sides with Germany over the United States and Great Britain in the Samoa dispute. He finds the landing of marines at Apia unwarranted, signaling a shift in the arbitration outcome.

United States Oscar Sweden Norway Great Britain Germany Apia

Danish Treaty Rejected in Copenhagen Vote Ties at 32 32

In Copenhagen the landsthing rejected the second reading of the bill ratifying the Denmark United States treaty on cession of the Danish West Indies. The vote ended in a 32 to 32 tie. Municipal Code Adopted for Ohio Municipalities. The State Legislature passed a municipal code creating a new system of government for seventy two municipalities with Senate 21 to 12 and House GS to Jo.

Copenhagen Landsthing Dennmark United States Ohio Senate House Supreme Court Olympia. Wash

Will Build Paper Mill In Kansas City Market Bottoms

The Kansas City Star has purchased a 300 by 205 foot block in the citys vast bottoms to construct a mill. It will manufacture the white paper used in the Star and the Times, the morning and afternoon papers.

Kansas City Star Afternoon Star Morning Times

Heiress Daughter of Millionaire Morris Born

Mrs. Lewis Rutherford Morris formerly Katherine Clark daughter of Montana senator has a newborn daughter who is heir to twenty million dollars.

Lewis Rutherford Morris Katherine Clark Montana

No Sewing Machine Trust Falters as Firms Refuse Entry

A proposed sewing machine company trust has practically collapsed as small firms refuse to join the larger entities and maintain operations at high prices. The effort faltered amid reluctance from independent manufacturers.

Sewing Machine Trust

Slain by Playmates on Cemetery Hangover Mystery

Lloyd Stammwell, 13, son of Charles Stammwell of Absecon New Jersey, was found dead in a Methodist cemetery hung by a rope over a tree at midnight. Neighbors say the boy joined a local club that read violent dime novels and speculated playmates drew lots to hang him, a claim teachers heard of before.

Lloyd Stammell Charles TP. Tzamwell Absecon N J

Walking Shield Hanged for Rosebud Murder of Mrs Ghost Faced Bear

Walking Shield, an Indian from the Rosebud reservation, was executed at Sioux Falls for the murder of Mrs Ghost-Faced Bear, mother of the woman he loved. He faced the scaffold May 1902 after a marshal’s docked sentence and sang a death song at sundown as native custom dictates.

Grain agent Harvey Lillie killed in David City burglary

Harvey Lillie, a 35 year old grain agent for Nye Schneider Fowler, was shot in bed at his David City home during a burglary. Burglars stole 350 and killed two of Lillie’s three bloodhounds. authorities suspect he woke to defend himself from the intruders.

Train Mows Down Crowd at Marion Station

About 5,000 spectators along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in Marion Indiana watched as a freight train derailed a flat car brake polluting the side. Alexander Ford, 65, an inmate of the soldiers home, was struck on the head and fractured skull. he is expected to die.

Senator Elanuna Marion Ind Pennsylvania Railroad Alexander Ford

Japanese Attacker Kills Three in Sacramento Boarding House

Hidaka, a Japanese man said to be from Seattle, entered a Sacramento boarding house and shot Mr and Mrs Yoshimoto and M Toukutsonum, killing all three. He then fled. Authorities say he became obsessed with Mrs Yoshimoto and trailed the couple from Seattle to commit the murders.

Hidaka Seattle Sacramento T. Yoshimoto M. Toukutsonum Yoshimoto

Epidemic Among Cerco Indians Alarms Havre Telegrams

Telegrams from Havre Montana report a smallpox epidemic among the Cerco Indians driven across the border by Canadian mounted police. The outbreak is said to be raging on the Blackfoot reservation and spreading within the community.

Havre Mont Cerco

France Britain and Germany Agree on Shans Evacuation

AAP reported that France Great Britain and Germany reached a military evacuation agreement for Shans, expanding the open door policy urged by Secretary Hay. The development follows diplomatic talks and signals a new regional policy stance.

Associated Press France Great Britain Germany Hay

United Mine Workers Endorse Roosevelt Arbitration Plan

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a unanimous vote by the United Mine Workers convention accepts Roosevelt’s arbitration plan. The adopted resolution includes a dedication that the strike is off and orders an immediate resumption of work. Cuban Postmaster Arrested in Puerto Rico. Ramon Ruiz confessed embezzling money order funds. Anthracite coal price up 50 cents by President Baer to cover strike costs. about 70 percent of miners have not returned to work.

Convention of United Mine Workers Wilkesbarre, Pay Roosevelt Cochran Ramon Ruiz Juana Lunaz Porto Rico Ruiz Baer

Attempted dynamite attack at New Ulm mine

A dynamite bomb was found inside the boiler cover of a thrashing machine at John Mans and Adam Vinegar’s setup in New Ulm Minnesota. Vinegar discovered the capless handhole leak and uncovered an eight foot pipe filled with dynamite. Authorities suspect rival interests caused the plot.

John Mans Adam New Ulm Mina Vinegar Eurst

Fatal Firebug Work Leaves Body in Ice House Ruins

A firebug's nocturnal arson in Indianapolis burned multiple structures over a mile square leaving a charred body in an ice house near the canal bank. The victim’s sex could not be determined, though police suspect a woman if confirmed, linking the fires to a possible murder theory.

Indianapolis

Anarchist Fails Climb at Elysee Palace Attempt

Paris Figaro reports an anarchist tried to scale the wall of the Elysee Palace to reach the garden. He was arrested while armed with a poniard and loaded revolver and has three prior convictions for manufacturing explosive machines. Police withhold his name.

Wallhof Elysee Palace Paris Figaro Palige Lonchet

Unsanitary Kiss Resolution Shocks Missouri Valley Meeting

Mount Pleasant Iowa physician Kh OL Linn introduces a resolution denouncing kissing as unsanitary at the Missouri Valley Homeopaths Association gathering in Lincoln Nebraska. The measure passes amid lively remarks while others call for serious discussion. most doctors present favor traditional methods. Justice Harlan halts a campus brawl.

Missouri Valley Homeopaths Kh. OL. Linn Mount Pleasant Iowa Alissourg Valley Homeopathic Association Lincoln

Fatal Chicago fire claims four lives and more

A crushing plant of Glucose Sugar Refining Co in Chicago burned. Four men jumped to death and four others died from injuries while ten workers reportedly buried in the ruins. Estimated pecuniary loss reached 100000.

Chicago Glureose Sugar Refining Company

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