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Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1899

Page

12

Water works havoc destroys Indian village in Washington

A massive log jam on the Nooksack River redirected the waterway flooding Whatcom County. Lanemi Village, home to about 200 Lummi residents and the reservation headquarters, was almost wiped out as church, school, and stores vanished. Indians lost salmon, jerky, and possessions. inhabitants escaped drowning by boat and canoe.

Nooksack Whatcom County Wash Lanemi Village Lummi

Collision on the B and O ends in deaths at South Cumberland

Train No 9 west, the oyster train, crashed into its rear section in South Cumberland Maryland. Engineer I R Kindle of Baltimore stayed at his post and slowed the second section saving the leading cars. He was seriously injured and may die. Fireman Lewis Massey of Baltimore died in hospital. Rear sleeper burned. Flagman blamed for not being far enough back at the switch.

Wnurt South Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio West Lound Baltimore Ele Lewis Massey Pasenger

Bodies of Mother and Children Found at Montgomery Farm

The mutilated bodies of Mrs. Hrenuwell and three children were found at their home near Montgomery. Neighbors had noted a lack of habitation for a week. The children’s bodies were hidden beneath a straw stack, while the mother and the remaining child were found in a sleeping room. A man named Pal had been seen in Montgomery the day before but has since vanished.

Hrenuwell Montgomery Pal Maade

State Fair Schedule Fixed by National Association

The American Association of Fairs and Expositions sets the State fair circuit dates with Cox Moines on Aug 27 and Omaha on Sept 8, Hamline Minn on Sept 6, Milwaukee on Sept 6, Indianapolis on Sept 17, cinematiold on Sept 24, St. Louis on Oct 1, with Eastern circuit stops in Syracuse Aug 27, Columbus Sept 3, and Grand Rapids Sept 1.

American Association of Fairs and Expositions Cox Moines Omaha Hamline Minn Milwaukee Indianapolis Cinematiold St. Louis Syracuse N. Y Columbus Ohio Grand Rapids Mich

Grothers Found Dead in Stockbridge Jewelry Store

Frank and George Bailey, leading Stockbridge businessmen, were found shot in the rear of their bicycle and jewelry shop. George lay dead, Frank dying. authorities suspect Frank, recently ill with mental trouble, killed his brother and likely shot himself.

Grothers Frank George Bailey Stockbridge Mich George

Young Medical Student Found Dead in Pronville

W N Thomas of Bradford Ont a medical student at Telede college died in a mysterious manner at Pronville suburb Pr Is beady found under an oil well derrick his clothes wet and bedraggled contusions on head and face authorities believe murder suspected in death

W. N. Thomas Bradford Ont Telede College Pronville Pris Beady Thomas

Damages Sought After Disturbing Demand for Rent

At Louisville Kentucky plaintiff Mo. McDonald sues J. J. Flynn for five thousand dollars in a peculiarly framed damages suit. McDonald, who rented a room from Flynn, experienced a shock and developed typhoid fever after Flynn allegedly entered the room and demanded the rent.

Louisville, Ky D. Mo. McDonald J. J. Flynn Plaintif

Bank Robbery at Milton Wisconsin Surge: Burglars Loot Vault

Thieves fled with cash, stamps, and bonds after breaking into Milton bank strongbox vaults. Government bonds valued at 7 120 dollars missing. Private deposit boxes in the vault were smashed and contents scattered. authorities suspect professional burglars.

Bank of Milton Wis

Magazine Arkansas Destroyed by Windstorm Tornado

A windstorm devastated Magazine Arkansas with a tornado collapsing structures and killing cattle in Booneville nearby. Homes were blown down and property damaged as residents assessed the impact of the severe weather.

Magazine Ark Booneville

Well Known Novelist Weds Salime Taft in Hanover

Noted novelist Hanlin Garland married Miss Salime Taft at the bride’s father home in Hanover Kan. Both families celebrated the ceremony in a simple private setting with no public details disclosed.

Hanlin Garland Salime Taft Taft Hanover Kan

Another Negro Is Lynched Near Petsacin Fia

A Black man near Petsacin, West Lawrence, was found hanged from a tree with rifle and pistol bullet holes. The crime scene suggests a lynching, with authorities investigating the incident as a racial killing in the area.

Petsacin Fia West Lawrence

Lace Manufacturer Fails Abruptly in Bankruptcy Filing

Adolph Lotfstadt, once a New York lace manufacturer, files for bankruptcy in a petition. Reported liabilities reach 1 ole, signaling a sharp business collapse and possible reorganization steps ahead.

Adolph Lotfstadt New York

Cemetery Exhumation Move Sparks Chinese Belief Clash

The government of China funds exhumation of Chinese graves in Chicago to repatriate remains for burial in sacred soil. Chinese religious views hold that burial abroad curses the deceased with eternal torment.

China Chicago

Loving Cup Sent to Admiral Schley from St Louis Citizens

A solid silver loving cup was presented in Tompkinsville Staten Island for Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. The gift, named Irene, was sent to the admiral aboard Sagship on behalf of the citizens of St. Louis.

Admiral Schley Tompkinsville Staten Island Winfield Scott Schley Irene St. Louis

Prices Hold Firm Across Goods Despite Mixed Shifts

Bradstreet says general trade and industry run at high volume for the season with prices overall firm. Textile goods show strong value, cereals and leather rise slightly, while pork, raw cotton, and tin ease modestly. Wheat shipments reach 4,540,007 bushels and corn exports 4,608,718, up from last week.

Bradstreet

Canal project links Grand Forks to Duluth via Red River route

A new Great Northern Canal and Transportation Company formed by Eastern capitalists aims to dig a canal from Grand Forks North Dakota to Duluth Minnesota. The plan, not connected to the Great Northern Railway, envisions a Red River to Red Lake route with passages via small lakes and a portion using the Mississippi, requiring 300 to 400 miles of cutting to reach the St. Louis River.

Grand Forks N. D Duluth Red River Valley Lake Superior Eastern Great Northern Canal and Transportation Company Great Northern Railway G. McGowan Trenton N. J Rubber Trust Red River Red Lake Mississippi St. Louis River

Verdict awards 5000 in Hambell death suit at Fairbury

In Fairbury Nebraska a jury awarded $5000 to the estate of W H L Hambell killed with ten others in a Lincoln wreck five years earlier against Kreck Island Railroad Company. Hambell rode a pass and signed a waiver of damages. company argued wreck caused by malicious fish plate removal. George W Davis was convicted in Lincoln and serving life. Appeal planned.

Fairbury Neb Kreck Island Railroad Company W. H L. Hambell Lincoln Hambell George W. Davis

Physician and son killed near Six Mile Church in Dickens County

Dr. Thomas E. James of Greenville South Carolina and his son Wade Hampton James were shot near Six Mile Church in Dickens County by farmer Sam Lanier. Lanier claimed the victims were driving away with Lanier’s wife in the buggy at the time of the murder.

Thomas E. James Greenville S. C Wade Hampton James Six Mile Church Dickens County Sam Lanier

Famine in Bombay Worsens Amid Relief Struggles

A devastating famine spreads through much of Bombay district in India. Despite relief work employing thousands, millions remain destitute and face starvation unless immediate outside aid is received.

Bombay India

Duel by Moonlight Near Selma Ends in Death

Near Selma Alabama Wesley Ethridge and John C Stouenbere prominent planters fought an impromptu duel under moonlight Stouenbere fired a double barrel shotgun Ethridge fired a pistol Buckshot struck Ethridge in the abdomen causing fatal injuries He died after continuing to shoot Stouenbere was unharmed

Selma Ala Wesley Ethridge John C. Stouenbere Stouenbere Ethridge Stouenbero

Sehrey Takes Command of South Atlantic Squadron

A blue flag bearing two white stars rose on the Chicago’s tuskmast as she rested near Tompkinsville New Jersey, and a seventeen gun salute announced Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Sehrey’s formal assumption of command of the South Atlantic squadron.

Sehrey United States Chicago Tompkinsville S. 1 Winfield Scott Schrey South Atlantic

Deserting Soldier Shot After Pursuit at La Platte

Corporal Paire and a private of the Tenth Infantry pursued two desert ers from Fort Crook. They overtook Samuel Morgan at La Platte Nebraska. Morgan refused to halt and fled. He was mortally wounded and died within minutes.

Faire Tenth Infantry Fort Crook Samuel Morgan la Platte Neb Paire Morgan

Former Benker Found Guilty in Bank Case

David V. Rieger former president of the Missouri National Bank was found guilty in U S District Court Kansas City Mo of misapplying bank funds and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary.

Benker David V. Rieger Missouri National Bank United States District Court Kansas City

Ayres Will Set Aside by Jury in Sandusky Case

The will of David Ayres estate valued at 5000 dollars was set aside by a Sandusky Ohio jury citing incapacity and undue influence. Contestants were his son David Ayers and granddaughter Ron Ayres, both residents of Chicago.

Rotlinger Dies on the Gallows in Chicago Murder Case

Eni Rotlinger, condemned for the murder of his wife in Chicago, declared his innocence on the gallows. The drop fell and he died instantly.

Rotlinger Eni Rotlinger Chicago

Claim to a Part of Pullman Land Arises After Death

The Rev. Joseph Hartwell of Binghamton New York who died recently held papers that are claimed will entitle his heirs to a large portion of the land where the village of Pullman Illinois now sits.

Pullman Joseph Hartwell Binghamton

Thurston and Purman wed in Washington ceremony

Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska and Miss Lola Purman daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Purman of Washington DC were married a few days ago in a quiet ceremony in the capital city.

John M. Thurston Nebraska Lola Purman W. J. Purman Washington, D.C

Pullman Officials Seek Denver Site for Large Shops

Officials of the Pullman company are scouting a Denver location for a new large shop complex to serve as a maintenance and manufacturing hub. The search focuses on a suitable site in the city with access to rail lines and transportation links.

Pullman Denver Pullman Company

Garret A Hobart Dies in Paterson N J

Vice-President Garret A Hobart died in Paterson New Jersey prompting tributes as news of his passing spreads through political circles. He held the nation’s second highest office and was a prominent figure in early 20th century governance.

Garret A. Hobart Paterson, N. J

Wedding eve disaster during Lake Erie storm saves brother

Ralph Robson of Leamington captained the Maple Leaf to port at Stanley Ont when a storm 25 miles north of Cleveland wrecked the vessel. Robson and his brother Evan drowned as two crewmen David Adams and J A McIntosh endured a harrowing experience. Capt Robson was to marry Clara Foster the next day. The schooner was found adrift with the wreck above decks after the wrecking gale.

Maple Leaf Port Stanley Ont New Glasgow Ralph Robson Leamington Evan Robson David Adams J. A. McIntosh Cleveland Robson Clara [Foster

Robbers Blast Bank in Brooklyn Michigan Heist

Thieves wreck the Exchange Savings Bank in Brooklyn Michigan with three rapid explosions around 2:30 AM. John Werden and others chased the men who fired on them, leaving the area. the building lay in ruins with the safe blown apart. About 1,500 dollars lay in debris, and 2,800 dollars disappeared from the vault as authorities assessed 2,000 dollars in property damage.

Brooklyn Mich Exchange Savings Bank John Werden Werden Shekell

Methodist Mission Board approves foreign field funds

The Methodist Episcopal Church missionary committee met in Washington and voted allocations totaling 263,317 for overseas missions. Key grants include North India 57,156 North West India 26,612 Southwest India 20,004 Bombay 23,164 Bengal-Burma 16,515 Foo Chow 21,580 Hing Tina 5,585 Central China 35,106 North China 60 West China 13,644. The total of 2603,017 marks an increase of 52,177 from the previous year.

Methodist Committee Missionary Committee of The Methodist Episcopal Church Washington North India Northwest India Southwest India Bombay Bengal-Burnz Foo Chow Hing Tina Central China North China West China

Heiress Miss Hattie Smith Named for Glasgow Settlement

Miss Hattie Smith of Stevens Point Wisconsin aged 18, daughter of retired farmer Thomas Smith, is chosen as heiress to 381 million dollars. Her granduncle Richard Smith, a wealthy Glasgow businessman, has signed a contract to settle 1600 dollars on her at age 21 in exchange for her moving to Glasgow to live with him.

Hattie Smith Stevens Point Wis Thomas Smith Miss Smith Richard Simith Glasgow Scotland

Child Reunites the Home After Divorce Plea

Mrs. William Miller of Bradner Ohio filed for divorce on cruelty grounds. An agreement would have the father yield his interest in the daughter while the son chose between parents. The boy could not choose and his pleas led to a reconciliation.

William Miller Bradner Ohio

Spanish Honduras Holds Superior Financial Condition Says Agent

Frank M. Parker Jr a special agent for the North American Trust Company of New York discusses the republics finances noting Spanish Honduras is in a much better condition than other Central American states with exchange at 1 to 1 while Guatemala runs about 500 to 1.

Frank M. Parker, Jr North American Trust Company of New York Honduras Republic Guatemala

Bank of Carl Junction Robbed In Midwest Heist

Four men robbed the Bank of Carl Junction Missouri blowing the safe and securing between 33000 and 4000 dollars in cash. Armed bandits were chased briefly by a crowd outside town but no shots were exchanged.

Missouri Bank Carl Junction

Two Prospectors Lost In Wyoming Snow Storm

W. D. Jacobs and Ed Harrison, both prospectors, are believed missing after a severe snow storm near Battle Lake Wyoming. Their outfit and two dead horses were found in a deep ravine about six miles from town.

W. D. Jacobs Ed Harrison Battle Lake Wyo

Masked Men Slay 3,000 Sheep in Routt County Raid

Two thousand Geddes Sheep Company sheep were driven into Routt County Colorado near Craig. Fifty masked men seized the herders and caused fatal harm to the flock, a deadly raid on the range with significant livestock losses.

Geddes Sheep Company Wyoming Routt County Colo Craig

Dewey House Title Transferred to Admiral’s Son

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey transfer the Dewey House title to George Goodwin Dewey, the admiral’s son, in a presentation by the nation.

Dewey Admiral

Murdered While Asleep In Taunton Home

Joseph F. McMahon was shot in his Taunton Massachusetts home while asleep. Authorities allege his brother in law John Gallagher fired the fatal shot. The case remains under investigation with family and neighbors reacting to the violence.

Joseph F. McMahon Taunton Mass John Gallagher

Son of Politically Fated Killer Strikes Sheriff

Henry Tate shoots Sheriff Evan Bledsoe near Jonesville Virginia, avenging the killing of his father John M. Tate who was slain by Bledsoe over politics days earlier. The incident links a political feud to a fatal confrontation.

Sleys Henry Tate Evan Bledsoe Jonesville Young Tate John M. Tate Bledsoe

Demands to suppress foreign post offices in Turkey

The "Sick Man" makes demands in notes to authorities calling for suppression of foreign post offices in Turkey. Authorities do not expect the demand to be granted.

Vorte Turkey

Wife of British Premier Dies After Ill Health

Lady Salisbury, wife of the British premier, who had endured long illness and suffered a second stroke in July, has died.

Lady Salisbury

Typhoid Closes Greensboro State Normal School

An epidemic of typhoid fever has broken out at the State normal and industrial college at Greensboro North Carolina forcing the school to close until January first. The outbreak affects both students and staff and the institution will suspend classes and public events until the new year.

State Normal and Industrial College Greensboro N. C

Kansas City Board Abolishes Most Corporal Punishment

Following Blanche Nippold’s death from convulsions after a mild slapping, the Kansas City School Board bans bodily punishment in class. The old rule allowing corporal punishment after parental notice remains in effect but must occur away from students and be witnessed by a principal or two teachers.

Kansas City

Indian Territory slayings of three by two assailants

Deputy United States Marshals James S. Ennis and Doug Everidge and merchant John Kelly were killed near Doakesville, Oklahoma Territory, while attempting to arrest two men named Bishop and Frey for removing mortgaged property. Bishop had been confined in an asylum prior to release and claimed he was robbed of his property.

Indian Territory Doakesville 1.S United States James S. Ennis Doug Everidge John Kelly Goodland Bishop Frey Kelly

Trance Mistaken for Death Grips Braymer Teen Return

Nora Johnson a 16 year old Missouri girl living near Braymer suddenly revived in her coffin just before burial after a trance in which she said an angel foretold she would die within a week. Doctors calmed her nerves and she recovered. The incident startled family and neighbors gathered for the funeral.

Missouri Nora Johnson Braymer

Dynamite Plot Destroys Wisconsin Home Killing Wife Attempt

At Janesville Wisconsin Fred O'Brien placed a ten pound stick of dynamite beneath his wife’s bedroom. A terrific explosion wrecked the house but all occupants escaped injury. In the two small bedrooms were Mr and Mrs Frank O’Brien and two small children and Mrs Fred O’Brien and child. Police reported no fatalities.

Janesville Wis Fred O’brien Frank O’brien Fred O'Brien

American Spring and Axle Company Formed in Merger

Carriage spring and axle manufacturers plan a consolidation to form the American Spring and Axle Company capitalized at 812,500,000. Forty concerns, controlling 50 percent of the trade, will join the combination.

American Spring and Axle Company

New Iron Concern Formed In New York

The Stoss Sheffield Company organized in New York with capital of 20 million dollars. It has 8.2 million dollars cash paid in to fund properties beyond the Stoss Iron and Steel Company and to develop coal and ore assets.

Stoss-Sheffield Company New York Stoss Iron and Steel Company

Railroad and mine sold to Carnegie company official admission

Rumors that had circulated for weeks were confirmed by authorities that the Santanillo and Moroto Railroad and the Pompo mine in Santiago de Cuba were sold to the Carnegie company.

Santanillo and Moroto Railroad Pompo Santiago de Cuba Carnegie Company

Posse Fights with Indians Near Glenwood Springs

A Glenwood Springs dispatch reports Game Warden Johnson and his posse clashed with Utah border intruders who came to hunt in Colorado. One Indian was killed in the confrontation.

Glenwood Springs Colo Johnson Utah

Tragic Shotting by Father in Chicago Household

Cornelius Corcoran of 5401 Dearborn StreetChicago killed one child and fatally wounded three others before taking his own life. Neighbors say the father had suffered insanity for some time.

Cornelius Corcoran Dearborn Street Chicago

Port seek by Russian vessels for Pacific terminus

Representatives of the Russian government are on the coast seeking a Pacific port to serve as the terminus for a fleet of freight steamers linked to the Transsiberian Railroad. Cubans want to vote in February, with Congress urged to permit an election for president, vice president, and cortes members.

Pacific Transsiberian Railroad Congress Cortes

Moody Cancels Engagements Due to Illness

The Rev. Dwight L. Moody, seriously ill with heart trouble, has canceled engagements.

Moody Dwight L. Moody

Market Prices by City for Cattle Hogs and Grains

City by city price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep, plus grains and dairy. Listings include Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with No 2 red wheat No 2 corn No 2 oats rye butter eggs and seed cover. Prices shown as bids to high ranges and vary by region and product.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee New York

McKinley’s Coming Message Outlined by World Bureau

Washington World correspondent outlines McKinley’s anticipated message to Congress. Plans favor Philippine peace commission findings, civil rule for Cuba and Puerto Rico, Hawaii status reforms, Samoa settlement pride, and currency and debt relief measures. Also notes naval needs and a potential Panama Canal consideration.

Washington New York World McKinley Congress Philippine Peace Commission Philippines United States Philippine Archipelago Cuba Tle Porto Rico Littl Hawaii Sepecial Commission Honolulu Samoa Pago- Pago Root Spain Lange Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Naval Board Panama Nicaragua Canal Commission Great Britain Canada

Cooked Apples Hit $200000 Loss for Chicago Dealers

Three weeks of extreme heat ruined most of the winter stock shipped from Michigan New York and Indiana growers. Cold storage could not save the consignments. Chicago commission merchants report a national apple loss exceeding $1,000,000 for the period Oct 10 to Nov 1.

Chicago Chicago Commission Michigan New York Indiana South Water Street

Los Angeles Judge Condemns Coursing Practices

A Los Angeles judge condemned coursing saying wild rabbits may be hunted with dogs but rabbits kept in confinement and released for the dogs should not be pursued or killed. The ruling highlights animal protection concerns and narrows permissible hunting methods.

Los Angees

Blake Said to Hold Rank in Transvaal Army

John Y. Filmore Blake, a West Point graduate and former Sixth United States Cavalry lieutenant, is reported to hold the rank of colonel in the Transvaal army.

John Y. Filmore Blake West Point Sixth United States Cavalry Transvaal

Bremen Captured 1.7 Million Bales of U S Cotton

Bremen reported the state led farmers with 1,709,000 bales of cotton out of a national harvest of 11,500,000 last year. The figure reflects Bremen’s strong yields amid robust U S production and market demand.

Bremen United States

Payne as potential next Republican campaign manager

Henry C. Payne, a seasoned political organizer linked to Senator Hanna, is regarded as a likely successor in managing the next presidential campaign. His Milwaukee roles and 40-year party service are noted, along with other society-linked sketches from Washington and Chicago.

Henry C. Payne Hanna Payne Young Men’s Republican Club of Milwaukee State Central Committee of Wisconsin National Committee Oklahoma

That and This News Bits From Many Places

Athens bank in receivership. Guthrie fire causes $18000 damage. James Smith of Cleveland killed by motor vehicle. Jennie Coleman of New York died after taking carbolic acid. Chicago to New York railway line may be revived. South lime manufacturers form $2,500,000 combine. Railway workers refuse to haul coal from non union mines at Ducktown Tennessee. A L Lattimer of Columbia blew out his brains amid financial trouble. Wm Hunn aged 17 of Philadelphia and Edwin Lippincott die in accident. Charles Cross 17 Stamford Conn confesses murder of Mrs Free with King6.

Athens Guthrie Tenn James Smith Cleveland Ohip Jennie Coleman New York Chicago South Ducktown Wm. Hunn Philadelphia Edwin Lippincott Charles Cross Stamford Conn Mrs. Free

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