13 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1893
Page
1
A chaotic scene described by the Illinois chief executive details shootings, missing suspects, and a county response. Investigations involve contractors, laborers, and threats as officials confirm gunfire near Lemont and wage disputes fueling tensions.
New Repford Mass June 13 The court ruled that Miss Borden’s evidence given at the inquest cannot be used against her. Moody spent time arguing admissibility of scientific testimony while Ex Gov Robinson urged suppression of police conduct at the inquest. The judge excluded Borden’s statements and protections claimed by the defense were upheld.
During the Ford theater inquest in Wasninoronx on June 13 a well dressed man named Charles Ganes shouted that Col. Ainsworth murdered his brother and refused to let witnesses be intimidated. Clerks rose and shouted to sit down while police and jurors struggled to restore order. the deputy coroner adjourned the proceeding.
Train No. 13, due 6 05 p m, wrecked at Harris curve near Storm's Station Sunday afternoon. Twenty-one passengers in the affected coach badly hurt. several named victims include T F Gailsmith Brookville William ne auvent Thomas C Lewis Jackson George Hass Springfield Mrs Elybeck Mrs Biker Conductor Pwucin George Bailey. Fireman unnamed injured. Fireman fell through a window. last coach rolled into ditch. Engineer sped to make up time.
William Pinkney the colored murderer who escaped from jail over three weeks ago was recaptured Sunday night in June. A $750 reward had been offered for Pinkney's capture. In Washington June 15 Senators and Representatives report mixed views on Sherman Kiw repeal with 88 in favor, 25 against, and others undecided. Max Judd new U S Consul General met foreign office about exequatur papers signed by County Paase earlier. delivery expected next week.
John L. Osmond was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison at 11 49 a m for the murder of his wife Mary and his cousin John C Burchell. He had witnessed the Pallister and Roehl jail escape.
A devastating blaze in Liberal Missouri on a Saturday morning destroyed most business blocks, homes, and stock barns. The fire, likely set by an incendiary, left families homeless and uninsured merchants penniless as losses mount between 40 000 and 50 000. Liberal once drew fame as a religious community with strict practices and no Protestant church within town limits.
The Treasury reports a gold reserve rise to 90 609 099 on Saturday and expects no gold exports this week. May merchandise exports appear higher and the unfavorable trade balance may shrink from March and April. Currency shipments from New York banks to the West totaled 1 million dollars on Saturday, with 650 thousand obtained via subtreasury exchange.
Reports from Winamac Indiana describe extensive damage from Saturday's storm with eleven sheep killed for farmer Henry Good and a horse valued at $300 for John Enyeart by lightning. In Trenton New Jersey the bodies of John Augustine Lynch aged seven and William Durkin aged five were found in Crosswick Creek near Bordentown after a search that began Friday morning.
Californians at the California Columbian club on Michgan Avenue raised 100000 in twenty minutes from wealthy donors for a midwinter exposition in San Francisco. European exhibitors and officials from Germany London Belgium and Monaco praised the plan as Southern Pacific officials pledged another 100000, with total pledges estimated at at least 200000.
Roxomo Indiana June 12 Sheriff Simmons arrested ex governor Ira J Chase John W Paris and L S Walden officials of the Greentown bank indicted by the grand jury for embezzlement and false pretense Bonds of 5000 each were prepared for appearance The indictment surprised many as Chase had just retired from the governorship after a lecturing tour Defense lawyers have volunteered and trial is not expected before October.
The Union Stock Yards state bank of Sioux City Iowa with E W Skerry as president and C C Peirce as cashier filed an assignment on Saturday with Howard G Peirce named as assignee The assets total 492607 while liabilities are 163140 Officers pledged private resources to pay all depositors The failure is blamed on reckless speculative business methods by its managers.
June 13 report from Carcaso notes 71 644 paid admissions at the world’s fair grounds. All buildings were crowded with sightseers and the Arts hall drew the most interest. The Manufactures building roof promenade drew visitors while electric launches gondolas and yachts stayed busy. State buildings that had refused Sundays earlier joined the crowds as did the Japanese tea village which closed its gates.
A. L. Backus & Sons of Toledo, a prominent northern Ohio grain firm, made a voluntary assignment Saturday. Alexander Backus, son of the firm’s president and president of Vulcan Ironworks, is named as a signee. Liabilities are about 300000 with assets not yet known but claimed sufficient to cover debts.
Robert Lowry a real estate dealer at Washington and La Salle streets was assigned to John McFadden. Assets and liabilities are not scheduled. Liabilities estimated at 880 000 with assets expected to exceed that amount due to inability to realize on real estate notes.
Dumster Pa June 12 A collision between two electric cars Sunday night injures thirteen people with several in critical condition and possible fatalities feared.
The St. Anne Catholic church in Kankakee county was struck by lightning and burned Saturday evening. Built about twelve years ago at a cost of $30,000, the structure was partially insured. The church had long been a renowned pilgrimage site attracting thousands each June and pilgrims from Chicago seeking cures. Father Chiniquy, who founded the congregation, had since renounced the church. his residence nearby was destroyed by fire recently.
London opens the great congress of firemen with delegates from many nations. Sir Eyre Shaw heads the National Fire Brigade union and Lieut. Col. Seabrooke chairs. The United States is represented by Kansas City and Commissioner Purroy. New York and Boston send officials but limited apparatus. Maj. Paxis joins European contingents.
Annie Murphy also known as Annie M. Doolittle was convicted at St Cloud Minnesota of forgery in the first degree and faces a minimum ten year term. She drafted for thousands on New York banks and was linked to a senator's daughter and a troubled marriage. Separately two hundred fifty German Knights of Pythias delegates met in Indianapolis to push English ritual and seek German ritual reinstatement at the next supreme lodge in Washington.
Harry E. Gamble of Brooklyn, chairman of the New York delegation to the international typographical convention, drowned Sunday afternoon while rowing at Diamond Lake near Chicago. His companion survived as Gamble fell in a fit and toppled the boat during the outing.
Elijah F. Moore, former president of the wrecked People's National Bank of Fayetteville, was acquitted of embezzling 103000 dollars. The bank suspended operations December 31, 1890. In London Bayard met Rosebery to discuss foreign affairs. Frederick Grant departed Vienna en route home amid diplomat farewells.
Calais reports nine deaths from a choleraic disease on Sunday. The town sits 26 miles southeast across the Dover Strait from Dover, England.
Paul Morton the artist cures ill and gains a fortune as Ellen Lea, heiress to Col. Lea, reveals love after he saves her life. The tale ends with Morton becoming an artist and fiancé, marrying Ellen and securing a home at last in Chicago.
A descriptive account discusses the Andean condor’s size flight and hunting habits. It notes its reliance on a beak for killing, its vulnerability after feeding, a Chilean miner's failed capture, and legends of a hundred year lifespans while describing nesting and rearing by parents. The passage closes with a reflection attributed to Seneca on life aiming toward tomorrow.
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