14 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
Rising and setting of the sun and moon noted with tides. Temperatures rise with warmer conditions near Lake Michigan. Fair to morrow with gentle winds and improving skies.
Chesterfield Indiana recalls a violent history tied to a 1820 cabin on the Donnelly farm. In spring 1872 Miss Marissa Williamson died after a confrontation with Willis Williamson, who then killed himself in Madison County Jail. The tale also mentions a separate Pine Valley case where a husband won 1 cent in a suit after his wife’s injuries.
Michael Lane of the Dayton Soldiers' Home was beaten and robbed of 50 dollars after drinking with strangers in Logansport. They lured him to a deserted house and searched his pockets. Suspects John Speaver James Ward Fairchild Mealis and Jesse Fairchild were arrested. The two earlier robberies in two weeks are noted.
Chester Phinnigan of Crawfordsville Indiana was killed when struck by a train at Durlington after being released on bond. There is suspicion of suicide. In Elkhart Indiana a breach of promise suit by Mathilda Jacobs against Petty Dough was dismissed after the jury was impaneled. Six killed and one wounded in a logging railroad wreck near Carmal Willatusport. A train derailed plunging 300 feet, wrecking cars and engine.
Philadelphia June 14 The national committee met to frame preliminaries and settle contesting delegations as ante convention work begins. Sen. Hanna and leaders discuss a candidate for vice presidency while Decliver shows support. The convention hall transfer to the committee was marked by ceremonies with Mayor Ashbridge and others in attendance.
Avera Gold Coast reports heavy casualties north of the Prah where a detachment was overwhelmed as floods hindered retreat. The Ashantis are said to hold entrenched positions while Col Cirter and Macf Wilkinsen face renewed reverses. Willcock's advance stalls due to rains washing away bridges. Jewish absence in Kauinasste raises safety concerns for the governor. Coast towns fear for their safety amid mounting tensions.
Mrs Beveridge of Dansville New York suffers a serious illness accompanied by a nurse and a hospital aid after a telegram request for medical help. The article notes concern from relatives and a hope for recovery amid a tense family situation.
Washington reports say fourth assistant postmaster general Bristow will close the Cuban postal fraud probe and return to Washington in about a fortnight. Rathbone remains suspended as director of Cuban posts pending investigation results with no charges proven to date. Roosevelt in Chester denies 1904 bid for president.
A large shipment of gold and silver coins valued around $1,000,000 was sent from Cain New York to Port Burnside via Porto Rico. The funds drawn from a local subtreasury are redirected to the new territory where monetary systems are being adjusted under Washington experts. The money is meant to enter circulation replacing exhausted reserves.
London reports the Empress Dowager will not oppose foreign troops in Chinese territory. Despite earlier hostility, she may ally with powers to quell disorder, easing tensions around Pekin. Navy activity and diplomatic notes from Pekin are noted as China’s capital remains isolated.
A Shanghai report cites United States Minister Conger requesting 2,000 men via courier. A St Petersburg dispatch notes Russian squadrons are ordered to Chinese waters, with other units marching east. The column presents garbled phrases about Chinese and Russian forces and distant deployments.
Prices for wheat corn oats and rye steady or mixed with cattle and sheep showing little change at Indianapolis Grain and Livestock market. Wheat weak or steady with No 2 red and near futures discussed while cattle and sheep prices hold firm amid light demand and steady trends.
Mixed grain and livestock quotes appear from Louisville and Chicago markets with wheat, corn, cattle, hogs, and futures noted in a terse price list. Entries mention No 2 red wheat, white oats, corn values, and steady cattle and hog bids, reflecting a routine daily price bulletin.
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