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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
2
A short notice notes an entry at the Poet Office in Columbus Indiana on December 3 1901. It cites remarks on democracy and Marsh’s campaign zeal, plus a reference to Gov Durbin hosting dinners and a box party, questioning loyalties of Taylor and Finley from Kentucky.
Hon Lincoln Dixox a district democracy chairman from North Vernon consults with County Central Committee chair Cox about the January 4th district gathering. They aim to make the event notable and hope for an enthusiastic turnout while local Democrats pledge to ensure its success.
Fort Wayne Indiana December 3 Judge O Rourke overruled the motion for a new trial for Charles W Dunn found guilty of murdering 10 year old Alice Cothrell. The aged prisoner faces life imprisonment this week as defense attorneys prepare a brief and plan an appeal to the supreme court.
R. W. Frear, paymaster for a railroad at Pocahontas Arkansas, vanished after visiting his wife in Virginia. He had hundreds of dollars, but no home contact or belongings. foul play suspected as searches fail to locate him.
A fragment from many old papers offers quirky quotes about advertising fear of burial and modest boasts. It references Yonkers Statesman Chicago Record-Herald and Ohio State Journal with light humor and historical snippets. It mentions hunters in the east aiming to shoot squirrels for fur and reuse bullets by entering trees.
Opinions issued in two insular test cases. The Philippine ruling holds duties exempt from Paris treaty scope for goods from the Philippines as American territory. the Porto Rico Dooley case upholds duty collection as a tax benefiting Porto Ricans, not an export duty. Four justices dissented in each case.
A German-looking man, likely 30, was found unconscious in the Palatia's hold at Hoboken after being crated in a German packing case marked J. B. 71. The case bore This side up with care and contained whisky crumbs. the consignment's origin is unknown as investigators probe shipments tied to an American express pickup. Also reported: death of James Cox, and Desertion from the Buffalo training ship with eleven arrested.
A run occurred at Barnesville Bank after Barnesville Manufacturing Co and Hanson Crowley Co shut. depositors were assured of solvency. Expert accountants report the mills’ assets exceed liabilities by 100000 dollars, and books are being examined.
Washington reports the monthly public debt at close of November 30 1901 totaling 1 011 626 445 after cash in treasury. The month shows a decrease of 11 206 512 with interest bearing debt 940 062 330 debt non interest bearing 385 878 872 and debt on which interest ceased since maturity 15 404 040 for a total of 1 337 282 142.
Reports from the northern coast indicate heavy ice floes already blocking the Strait of Belle Isle and sweeping into the Atlantic. Numerous icebergs and ice beats observed suggest an early heavy ice pack along the Grand Banks, while American herring vessels take good cargoes on Newfoundland's western coast.
Cates Mich December 3 Fillipo Toc wanted in Springfield Illinois on a charge of murdering his friend Giuseppe Nto was taken to Springfield Monday night by Deputy Sheriff James Reynolds Toc waived extradition proceedings.
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin December 3 A horse trader Andrew Johnson and a partner shot and killed near Colby as they attacked a farmer returning home with a large sum of money. Johnson seized the bridle and demanded the money but the farmer fired killing him. partner escaped. Berlin dispatch notes Germany and Russia reach agreement on inviting nations to a international anti anarchist conference and note identical proposals to other powers.
Judge Martin of the court of pleas ruled that sparring contests are not unlawful in Philadelphia. In Joplin, Missouri, James Hicks killed his brother in law after a drunken quarrel between two miners.
The South Carolina and West Indian exposition opened in Charleston with a presidential greeting and a grand parade. Downtown ceremonies featured Senator Depow as the day’s orator while Charleston celebrated as a holiday with fine weather and city decorations.
In a railroad collision near Kharkin, 25 people were killed including 18 Chinese and seven Russians. Two Russians died from freezing temperatures after the crash.
Denver authorities report a major blaze Monday night gutted the Croke Thome Carpet and Furniture store, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames for hours in the city business district.
Fragments show Louisville Civ P C C St L schedule notes for Sunday November 24 1901. Mentions South Bound Main Line No 6 Ly Cols Daily 30 a3 and North Bound Main Line with times 4:35 pm 7:45 pm Ex Sunday. Also Camb City Branch No 231 Lo Cols daily Ex Sun 8:40 am 2:33 pm 4:10 pm Sunday only 6 35 pm 10:49 pm.
A joint resolution by Representative Moody of Massachusetts proposes a three member select committee to investigate if male residents in Louisiana were denied or abridged the right to vote in the congressional election. The panel would determine eligibility of Louisiana members seated and if further federal legislation is needed to enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The November 1991 monthly coinage statement from the director of the mint tallies total U S coinage at seven million four hundred eighty four thousand ninety dollars with gold at six million six hundred seventy thousand, silver at nine hundred seventeen thousand, and minor coins at two hundred ninety seven thousand. The secretary of the interior sent to the House a Hawaii legislature resolution proposing a coffee duty to protect Hawaii's coffee industry.
Chief Justice Fuller announced that after the Monday session the supreme court will recess for four weeks and reconvene on January 6. Chicago market receipts for one day reached 32 472 head, the largest single day on record. Auditors of a major railroad system posted notices stating cigarette users will not be employed in that department.
Fee markets report diverse prices in Cincinnati Chicago and Indianapolis for flour wheat corn oats and live stock on Dec 2. Wheat values range with No 2 red at 79 14 to 80c on track while hogs cattle and sheep prices vary by category and region. A note adds silk strength compared with flax and cites a Chicago Bible class for the elite with aggregate member worth at 50 million dollars.
Official directory lists county officers including Judge Francis T. Hord Prosecutor Thomas L. Creath and others. It notes Circuit Court meeting dates in February May September and December with several district and township entries and city officers section begins.
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