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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
2
An international roundup notes funeral rites and political tension as leaders address crowds. The report mentions a mass for a rabbi, a large somber procession, and speculation about the fate of presidents and Boer resistance amid global turmoil.
A chaotic engagement with imperial troops and Boxers brought heavy losses on both sides. Chinese secret society factions pursued action toward Pekin as tensions escalated. Reports indicate decisive results for Peters and setbacks for opposing forces amid a fierce confrontation.
The President honors Taylor and Washinateal and notes bipartisan support in Kentucky. He signals survey of Republican positions while urging unity and recognizing the party’s influence on national policy.
In Hammond Toddeo was assaulted by Rovers and Carlson during dinner. Stovers was captured, while Carson fled. Sheriff Lawrence and a posse pursue Carson as the two other attackers head to a fourteen year prison term.
The Porte notified the U S Legation that future import of American pork will be prohibited citing public health concerns. United States Charge d Affaires Mr Griscom protested vigorously seeking annulment of the measure.
President Gompers announces the AFL Executive Council declined to endorse the International Brotherhood of Printing Pressmen's bid to place the Chicago Record and Chicago News on the unfair list. The move marks a firm stance against the union's application.
The Atlanta iGas Evening Journal reportedly shifts from Hoke Smith to a Boston led syndicate headed by T Jefferson Coolidge Jr. of Massachusetts, signaling a major ownership change in Southern press circulation.
The Columbus and Wheeling express on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collided with a Chicago junction freight at Whiting Indiana, about thirty miles from Chicago. The passenger engine was hurled from the track and engineer Richard Reniman of Jarrett was killed.
London informs that the Duke of York received from a Cork resident a thousand packets of shamrock seed to sow on the graves of Irish soldiers buried in South Africa, honoring their memory.
Nelle O'Brien of Marion Indiana says her brother placed her in the Good Shepherd Convent Calumbux Ohio and claims a large inheritance from a deceased relative after a mysterious disappearance. Fire losses hit Baltimore merchants Likes Berwanger Co and Diggs Curran Co with damages of 250000 and 75000 respectively.
The bulletin lists lynching in Maryland, factory fires in Pennsylvania and New York, a Dorset University policy shift, railway accidents near Wittsburg and Philadelphia, a court damages award in Easton, insured and uninsured losses totaling thousands, and various fatal incidents from Texas to Ohio. Names, places, and figures appear including Belair Maryland, Readsville Pennsylvania, Fort Plain New York, Lawrenceville New Jersey, and Chicago Illinois.
The Southern industrial convention in Chattanooga Tenn has been moved to May 15 16 17 and 18. Reports from Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee describe recent killings and lynchings including William Glover Tom McCain confessing wrecking a train near Hopkinsville and Tom Jones murdering Wa Jones burning bodies and destroying a residence in Garner near Raleigh. A mob hanged two prisoners in Emporia Virginia and a man named Walter Cotton and a white accomplice were involved.
In Boddeno Italy a major landslide destroyed many houses and caused multiple deaths. The disaster is one of several crises highlighted as outbreaks of influenza disrupt life in Buda pest and political tensions rise with Morocco and Paris.
Reports from 1903 describe an array of events including a Vatican blaze threatening estimable value, US cruiser Prairie officers entertained in Rouen, Ras Mangascia's bid to topple Men elek in Abyssinia, William S. Bruce leading a Scottish Antarctic expedition, Triton wreck near Dunkirk with ten dead, a Sultan's reply to protests on duties, and Chevalier de Souza Correa found dead in London after being linked to the Prince of Wales.
Reports detail a mass fire destroying Nuskonook in South Carolina and leaving hundreds homeless, a railway bridge loss on the Exploits River, an explosion at Hand and Cars fireworks factory injuring Walter Teale, and riots at Dominion Iron and Steel Works in Sidney. Also noted are diplomacy on the French reciprocity treaty, Yaqui clashes with Mexican troops, large seal catch projections in Canada, Mormon migrations to Mexico, and rail and commodity market updates including wheat and corn shipments.
Chicago cattle range from common to prime 3.00 to 6.00, hogs 3.00 to 5.25, sheep 3.00 to 6.25, with bread and produce prices including wheat No 2 red 66 to 66, corn No 2 39 to 39, oats 24 to 25, rye 55 to 60. Indianapolis reports cattle 3.00 to 6.00, hogs 3.00 to 5.25, wheat 70 to 72, corn 86 to 38, oats 27 to 20. Other cities list ranges for cattle, hogs, sheep, and grains with No 2 wheat around 70 to 72 cents, corn 36 to 46 cents, oats 24 to 28 cents, rye around 59 to 61 cents, and butter and eggs priced per market.
Gen Piet Joubert longtime Transvaal commander and organizer of the Boer army dies as reports tie his illness to his post Majuba Hill victory. He rivaled Kruger, shaped military reforms, and influenced South African resistance to British rule.
The Senate passed a resolution asking for bank charter info since the currency bill and debated Porto Rico. The House recommitted the Loud bill on second class mail, likely not returning this session. Congress moved on Porto Rico, Alaska code, and pension measures while debating army policy and Philippine issues.
Maj General Prettyman named military governor of Bloemfontein. Wessels travels to England to seek sympathy. Kitchener leads, Roberts receives praise. Ladysmith shelled with 12 000 rounds. 35 dead, 188 wounded. Buller and White lose about 6182 men. Roberts to command 80 000, Buller 40 000. Northeast Cape Colony rebellion faltering. British troops pour in. Casualties total 1 409, plus 955 died or killed accidentally. Fleet expenditure to 1901 at 1 387 613 000 dollars. Montagu White says Boers in field 30 000. mercenaries 15 000. Johannesburg warned of ruin. Rhodes disputes Boer numbers.
Lebaron Gevers named the Netherlands minister to Washington is a grandson of Senator Wright of New Jersey. War Department will publish monthly commerce summaries for the Philippines, Cuba and Porto Rico. Secretary Long showcases naval flags and signals, many gifts from famed sailors. Borodino, Sept 7 1812, 80 000 troops fought near a Russian village. Dr John P Wood of Coffeyville insists he is the oldest practicing physician at 99. Miss Estelle Reel pushes a bill for compulsory Indian schooling. Gov N O Murphy of Arizona in D C urging statehood action. prospects for next year look good.
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