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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
13
Farmers near St Joseph had feared a massive panther that raided livestock for years. Hames Woodward shot and killed the beast after seeing it devour a calf, the carcass moved to Bridgeman amid public excitement. Dense timber in the hills hid the panther, with locals reporting repeated raids on flocks and cattle.
A fire destroyed Jonathan Boyce's sawmill in Essexville on the Saginaw river. The salt block, docks, and trams were consumed. On the deck, 40000 feet of lumber owned by Tandy Brothers of West Bay City was valued at 7500 and fully insured. The mill and salt block were valued at 4000 and insured for 5000.
A quarrel over Pearl Bruce led to a stabbing at a Benton Harbor dance. Harvey Shafer stabbed Frank Glover with a sharp knife, creating a deep chest wound that struck a rib and narrowly avoided a fatal injury. The incident occurred during a dance and left Glover seriously hurt.
Experts are at a loss over an oil well in Assyria where a pipe drilled sixty feet struck water and erupts rocks and water into the air continually. Nearby areas are inundated and nothing has yet stopped the flow.
Jacob Matthews, a 40 year old resident of Calvin, was found dead near his home in the woods with a shotgun beside him. Local reports state he took his own life preferring death to the disgrace of standing trial for assault.
State News in Brief reports Bay City shingles mill burned at a loss of 310,009. Other items note Liken & Bach plan a large new Sebewaing mill, Gireund works on a new Omer school house, and Gen William McE. Dive's remains moved for interment. Also covered: miners, arrests, trials, fires, and local developments across Michigan.
Admiral George Dewey transfers the house given to him by the people to his wife, after titles pass through two intermediaries. No reason is given, but rumors arise of debts and scandal. Washington lawyers deny suits exist. Widely disapproved as unseemly for a national hero.
Private Harris C. Husky and Lieutenant Arthur M. Ferguson of the Twentieth Kansas swear Col. Wilder S. Metcalf shot a helpless Filipino prisoner at Caloocan after the battle. The affidavit, dated Manila July 24, states the unarmed man was on his knees when Metcalf fired. Metcalf denies the charges, saying he does not know the accusers and calls the allegations false.
Dispatch from Bogota reports a two day clash near Bucaramanga between rebels and government forces. About 2,000 rebels wounded and 1,000 killed from an army of 10,000. Rebel general Pablo Villar is reportedly among the slain. Both sides suffer numerous woundings.
Elijah Moore aged 19 of Dexter Missouri confessed to killing his father Rev Jesse Moore and implicated his 15 year old sister Mary as an accessory but later exonerated her. He said the plan was formed two weeks prior and stated his motive was harsh discipline by the father who forbade any pleasure.
London hosts women barbers and imports American ballet girls while Parliament adjusts England freight rates. India reports 170000 widows under nine. Tokio fire razes 38027 homes. Automobiles enter Italian army use. William learns Swedish. Germany spends 350000 on airship. London night schools educate 109000 students. St Petersburg plans underground railway. Morocco fields 40000 trained troops. Hawaii complains of heavy Chinese influx.
A compact Sunday School card outlines Sabbath worship origins and decay. It cites Moses Ezra Ezekiel Isaiah and Jeremiah on neglect in Jerusalem and the exile. Nehemiah restores law observance by expelling Tobiah and enforcing Levite support while urging positive uplift through service and teaching.
Oberton, a village of about 500 inhabitants in the Choctaw nation Indian territory, is all colored. The postmaster, notary public, and marshal are colored. The town remains unincorporated but is likely to be soon, with all officers expected to be colored.
A fragment notes Ireland contains 2,830,000 acres of bog land. The text mentions Bo Lan s, a garbled name, in connection with Ireland and bog land. The readable fact is the bog land area figure for Ireland.
The Philadelphia Press contrasts wealth and rank in England with American life. The London Spectator praises social tolerance and opportunity, noting wealth and rank hold deep social and political influence, yet predicts reforms and comfort without class hatred. The piece discusses Astor's pursuit of wealth and rank and foresees American parallels while acknowledging differences.
A playful verse imagines major changes if a character called paw ruled. It envisions universal joy disasters avoided and a transformed society with garish prosperity. The piece satirically contrasts political power with everyday whimsy in a dated Chicago Times-Herald style.
The Harborne church clock near Birmingham was erratic for years. A thorough overhaul uncovered a swarm of bees and a large honey deposit on the south dial and moving parts. It took two days to clear away the honey and restore function.
The report notes ammonia is extracted from Thames mud and residuum after processing is combined with iron ore to produce brown paper.
A Connecticut man has received permission from the King of Siam to erect a hotel valued at $200,000. The proposed structure would stretch about 1,000 feet in length and rise four stories, marking a bold international development venture.
A historical note reports that about one fifth of married couples in France remain without children. The statistic highlights demographic trends in late 19th or early 20th century France.
Labor Commissioner Cox completes canvass of 1021 street railway workers across 19 Michigan systems. Average age 36, 44 percent native born, 752 married 245 single 24 widowed. 76 percent of married have 1620 children at home. Wages vary by craft, with total daily average 1.72 and 80 percent hourly. Also details manufacturers of light and heavy vehicles report 55 firms employing 4084 workers. output and values given for 1899 and 1900 projections.
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