13 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
1
New York reports that Charles Zanoli, possibly a Buchanan or Holmes, is suspected of murdering wives for life insurance. The last wife’s body will be exhumed for chemical tests. two earlier spouses’ remains are too decomposed to test. Zanoli remains calm, admitting insurance fraud but denying homicide.
The steamer City of Tobeka reached Seattle from Alaska with sixty passengers. C. T. Smith, who departed Dawson City on Oct. 14 with the Jack Dalton party, was the sole Klondiker aboard and he brought no late news. The Japanese do not care much ie.
London reports the Jockey Club adopted a resolution barring all women not wives daughters or sisters of members from club inclosures and private stands at Newmarket and other courses unless a voucher signed by a member and a £1 fee is produced. The rule targets Mrs Langtry and the Prince of Wales amid public criticism.
Port-Au-Paixce reports the entire Hayti ministry has resigned and a successor's lineup remains unsettled. President Simon Sam toured the city after mass, escorted by staff, with no special military display as the capital’s normal life remains unsettled.
Miss Minnie Roll, a young woman living near Enousu, died from severe burns after her clothing caught fire while she fed a kettle. Two family members were badly burned trying to help, but are expected to recover.
An express train on the Michigan Central railway struck a carriage at a crossing near Tilsonburg Ontario. Charles Lloyd was hurled about 100 feet and killed. His companion Opes Coainees was seriously injured.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a heavy freight train pulled by two locomotives collided with a string of empty coal cars in the Vossburg tunnel on the Lehigh Valley line. Both engines and about sixteen cars derailed, the tunnel trapped by smoke as a fire started. Engineer John Thomas was hurled from the cab and his fireman James Degan sprained an ankle. other crew escaped with trouble.
Gosuen reports county officials, noting Holdman should have paid $59,144.46 to Treasurer Weaver but delivered $36,490.24, leaving a deficit of $22,624.22. Holdman’s whereabouts remain unknown to authorities while investigators pursue the gap in funds. Death of an aged farmer reported at Manisox with a drowning in Big Creek and details incomplete.
Judge Winfrey reactivates a flogging cell in Evansville for malice trespass cases. After guilt is found, a parent may administer a private flogging under court supervision, with options including a fine or jail. Fathers often choose flagellation, then the boy is strapped in the rear prison cell. The practice draws mixed reactions amid a serious freight wreck report.
A New York Central train derailed causing disruption and injuries. Officials investigated the incident as emergency crews responded to the site, evaluating track damage and arranging alternative transportation for affected passengers.
Berlin dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Britain will refrain from opposing Germany's control of Kiao-Chou in exchange for Germany not meddling in Egypt. The German occupation area has grown to 400 square miles, with a German administration collecting duties. The Tsung-Li-Yamen has named a prince to negotiate settlement with Germany.
A freight wreck five miles north of Poucsxzersiz New York closes the line after rock falls from a cut onto the northbound track. A 40 car extra freight at 25 mph derails engine and 16 cars, tearing up roadbed for 250 feet. The locomotive remains on track and flags a Troy express halt. Trains delayed until six this evening.
A hunting party near Warsaw recovered brilliantly colored quartz stones that reveal gold upon polishing. A jeweler and a California veteran miner say the findings appear genuine and promising for assay. Largest piece measures about an inch in diameter.
A Grantsburg man owns a 34 year old horse. River Pirates disturb Ohio River residents on the Indiana side. Greentown endures heavy rain. Attacks on livestock and grain spoilage reported. Elder Cunningham or Spencer to lead Danville Christian church. Northern Wabash may gain quail stock from Chicago sportsmen. Tatterall Brown Shoe Co boosts capital to 40000 in Huntington. A Craw ford county cave linked to historic outlaws. Alexandria Indianapolis electric road faces Elwood hurdles. Large Christian Church audience hears Rev Scofield on the Good Samaritan with Odd Fellows music. Hamburg racehorse shipped from Louisville to New York for $60000. Job Kierner indicted by county grand jury on charges.
United States Consul Gudger reports to the State Department that England is pressing to gain control of the Isthmian canal project. France may slow progress, but others may push ahead if current leaders relinquish rights. The route spans 54 miles from Colon to Panama with vast machinery costs and an estimated total outlay of 275 million. A 7 to 10 year finish is anticipated once renewed funding and labor are committed.
Herman Besse an 80 year old Civil War veteran and self described miser lived at 3716 Lucky Street. He survived on pennies from a thrift lifestyle until found unconscious in his shop rear by neighbor August Rehm. Police found $837.25 in silver, a $1000 check and a $75 pension voucher. He was moved to Good Samaritan hospital where doctors cite senility and lack of nourishment as the cause of his critical condition.
The assistant attorney general of the post office department, Washington, prohibits second and third class publications from using the mails to promote missing letter advertisements. Chicago post office reports the decision. publishers will be notified. One concern offered prizes and a 22.50 wing for a one dollar subscription, aiming to attract wealth and boost business. The government steps in to stop this approach.
Henry Kella captured a baldheaded eagle near Blackwater Missouri as it tried to seize his brother's four year old son in a yard by Blackwater river. The child proved too heavy for the eagle to lift and its claws became entangled in the boy’s clothing before the man intervened. The eagle spans eight feet eleven inches tip to tip.
The text explains fire eaters rely on rinsing the mouth and rubbing the skin with pure sulphur spirit, a practice claimed to cauterize the outer skin.
Readable text remains unclear amid fragmented words about Irish butter and possible names Seley and Apstruction. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portion.
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