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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1900

Page

2

Corydon Democrat Publisher Thomas & Ellis

The Corydon Democrat lists publishers Thomas and Ellis based in Corydon Indiana under the Ced Publishers imprint.

Corydon Indiana

History of a Week Briefly Covers Crimes and News

A concise weekly roundup from across the nation detailing crimes accidents fires and notable events. Highlights include miscellaneous happenings involving people places and things with emphasis on varied incidents from multiple regions.

United States Demands Damages From Turkey For Armenian Outrage

The United States insists Turkey pay damages for Armenian outrages. No immediate payment deadline is set. Secretary of State warns that failure to settle quickly could end diplomatic relations and expel Turkish officials. Turkey may banish diplomats and damage claims persist.

United States Turkey Verlunesdas Ianes Hav Hiis Turies

Governor Torres moves Aztec policy amid Yaqui unrest

The report notes Governor Torres implementing policies toward Yaqui and Apache groups, relocating families and pursuing rapid renewal programs. It mentions adoption of a teen Miles policy and a focus on interior Mexican affairs as renegade factions affect colonial communities.

The Chicago meat inspection bill wins support in debate

The article reports that Artie w Co Nelson Morris Co and swoft A Co face charges of conduct meal caspecien in a farcical fashion. The piece notes a hinted corroboration of reform efforts as the meat inspection bill gains traction in Chicago and influences national policy discussions.

Gerhay Chienue Artie W& Co Nelson, Morris& Co Swoft A Co Ciehtca Bea

Train disaster near Cochran Indiana kills crew

A freight engine derailed in heavy rain near Cochran Indiana. Engineer Geertrane Pyrentian Reynolds and Brakeman W. Hook died, with Crater and Reynolds still trapped under wreckage. A wrecked car carried whisky and fire was used in the blaze.

Cochran Ind Geertrane Reynolds W. Hook Fatalis Crater

Earl Russell Wedding Confusion Stirs London

A reported engagement and wedding announcement in London columns creates a sensation as Earl Russell courts Mollie Cooke amid claims of a prior marriage to the Countess Hasseli under English law. Hasseli is said to perform at the Trivedi Music Hall, complicating the social scandal.

Cateer London Earl Hussell Mollie Cooke Eng Tas Earl Russell Hasseli Trivedi Music Hall

Dispute Involving Chicago Ambulance Corps Over Mausers

Lorenzo Marquez reports to the London Daily Mail that near half of the Chicago ambulance corps accepted Mausers on arrival at Pretoriature under Red Cross banners. Adelbert S. Hay, U S Consul, notified the Transvaal Government he must report the matter to Washington.

London Daily Mail Lorenzo Marquez Chicago Ambulance Corps

Pittsburgh Wire Mills Restart After Brief Suspension

The Pittsburgh wire departments of the American Steel and Wire Company have resumed operation after a short suspension that caused anxiety. The mail mills remain idle likely for some time, with the future production returning to normal in the near term.

Pittsburgh American Steel and Wire Company

Mrs Susan Rusie seeks divorce from Amos Rusie in Indianapolis

Mrs Susan Rusie wife of famed New York pitcher Amos Rusie files for divorce in Indianapolis alleging mistreatment and drunkenness. She seeks $5,000 alimony and claims property rights are involved in the case.

Susan Rusie Amos Rusie New York Idianapolis Rusie

Webster Davis Plans Congressional Run After Resignation

In Washington, former Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis, who resigned to aid the Boer cause, announces plans to run for Congress. He aims to seek a seat representing the district where he has long been active in public affairs.

Washington Webster Davis Interior Congress

Cuba to hold municipal elections on June 16

General Wood reports to the War Department that he has chosen June 16 as the date for municipal elections across Cuba. The plan covers all municipalities under the military administration as part of the transition efforts.

Cuba Gen Wood War Department

Bingen Boat Capsizes Killing Thirteen Catholic Students

A boat carrying twenty Catholic Students' Association members overturned while crossing the River Rhine from this place to Rue essiem. Thirteen occupants were drowned and the incident prompted an official search for survivors.

Bingen Catholic Students’ Association Rhine Rueessiem

London Monitor Warns on U S Turkey Trade Fight

London reports strong interest in possible United States punitive steps against Turkey over tariff hikes. The Sultan's stubborn stance on increased duties raises tensions as observers watch for action.

London United States Turkey

Backward Spring Disturbs Week’s Trade and Prices

Weather reversals dampen distributive trade with weakness in staples causing irregular market activity. The report notes slight price declines for cereals, rising cotton prices in the South, and price advances by Southern mills. Wheat and flour shipments fall to 2,?00,?us bushels while corn exports drop to about 2,700,443 bushels versus last week.

Bradstreet’s

Addison Porter Resigns Amid Ill Health in White House

Due to continued ill health Addison Porter secretary to the President tendered his resignation which the President accepted to take effect May 1st. George B. Cortelyou of New York, formerly assistant secretary, will be appointed to the post. Porter's health has been seriously impaired for about a year with recurrent illness and doctors urge complete rest for his speedy recovery.

John Addison Porter

Proposed InternationalFarmers Trust Aims to Raise Wheat Prices

A worldwide farmers alliance seeks to restrict wheat output by 70 percent and push prices toward one dollar per bushel. The plan, promoted by J C Hanley of Minnesota and linked groups in America, targets an international conference in Paris on July 16. A European promoter is Prof G Ruhland of the University of Fribourg. The move echoes broader hunger for coordinated action among growers and export interests.

Paris J.C. Hanley St. Paul Fanners

Furman Will Benefits Vanderville University in Nashville

The will of Mrs Mary J Furman leaves an estate valued between 200000 and 250000 dollars to Vanderville University in Nashville Tennessee. It also provides Furman Hall a new building on university grounds at a cost of 100000 dollars.

University Mary J. Furman Vandervile University At Nashville, Tenn Furman

Man suffocates in brook near Marietta after jealousy act

Julius Cain of Marietta enters six inches of water at a brook near his home and buries his face to suffocate himself. He is found with dry clothing and an uncovered head. The report also mentions the Duke of Arcos angry at Chicago for the Dewey parade insult.

Marietta Ohio Julius Cain Duke of Arcos Chicago

Fire destroys tenement. three nephews die

A large tenement house near Rouck point Pa occupied by Italian and negro families was destroyed by fire. Old man David Abiatte and his three young nephews Joseph Pastelle and Edwin Abiatte were burned to death.

Rouckpoint David Abiatte Joseph, Pastelle Edwin Abiatte

Bandits Raid Faro Game in Arizona Saloon

Bandits held up a faro game in Tom Steel's saloon Johnson Arizona. They killed Scott Weathersby a prominent mining man who they believed would hinder their escape. Jesus Gurcit and Flores named Mexican accomplice carried out the robbery.

Jesus Gurcit Flores Tom Steel Johnson, Ariz Scott Weathersby

Fire Rips Brooklyn Lumber Yards and Coal Elevators

Heavy blaze in the upper New Town Creek area of Brooklyn caused nearly 500000 dollars in property damage and at least one death. Fire engulfed lumber yards and coal elevators, disrupting the local industry and prompting emergency responses.

Brooklyn Newtown Creek N. Y

Jennie O'Neil Potter Dies at 25 in New York

Famous elocutionist Jennie O'Neil Potter died of cancer at St Luke's Hospital New York at age 25 Born in Patch Grove Wisconsin. Her death ends a notable early career in public speaking and performance.

Jennie O'Neil Potter St. Luke's Hospital New York Patch Grove Wis

Soldier Shot Dead Near Croton Landing Strike

Three Italians found within the lines with loaded weapons under suspicion as crowds and troops guard Croton Landing New York. Sergeant Robert Douglass of Mount Vernon was killed while relieving guard before 9 o clock. Deputies fired upon near the cable house but escaped unharmed.

Croton Landing N. Y Robert Douglass Mount Vernon Sergt Ponglass

Ultimatum to Turkey Expected Over Missionary Indemnity

The United States demands immediate payment of one million dollars indemnity for outrages on American missionaries and property in Constantinople. Washington warns the Sultan that an ultimatum is probable if prompt action is not taken. Diplomatic efforts by Terrell Angell and Straus have long pressed these claims.

United States Turkey Washington Constantinople SIU Terrell, Angell and Straus

Two St Louis Girls Named Heirs to Holland Estate

Miss Louise Eversole and her sister Mabel, St Louis girls, are heirs to $1,000,000 each from the Gudwig Fischer estate in Holland. Fischer died nine years ago and the estate was turned into money held by the Government for heirs, totaling $17,000,000. Dr. Eversole died in Springfield, Missouri, and his daughters moved to St Louis to live with a relative.

St. Louis Eversole Springfield Me Tupper Louise Mabel

Two Boilers Explode at Riverside Plant Wheeling

Two boilers in the furnace department of Riverside Plant National Tube Company at Wheeling West Virginia exploded sending the boilers 150 feet and destroying three buildings and boilers in the steel works and water works. Several workmen were injured with two seriously. Loss is about 50000. Spain's Right Is Denied by United States. Secretary Hay's note to Spain repudiates claims to the islands of Cagayan Sulu and Sibutu after study of authorities. Indiana Miners Sign Wage Scale. Indiana miners and operators sign the wage scale for the year ending next April. pay day is suspended pending court decision and semi monthly wages will be issued.

Riverside Plant National Tube Company Wheeling W. Va Spain Cagayan Sulu Sibutu Philippine United States Hay Indiana

Railroad Through Mule Barricade Achieved at Oronogo

A Missouri Pacific crew finally laid tracks through a mule barricade at Oronogo Missouri as competition with Frisco builds to access the new zinc mining camp. The feat marks a milestone in regional railway expansion and mining logistics.

Oronogo Missouri Pacific Frisco

Engineer L H W Ifyer Drowns Off Bluefields

United States engineer L H W Ifyer, tied to Nicaragua canal surveys, either fell or jumped from a steamship railing near Bluefields at South Pass mouth of the Mississippi. His body was not recovered. In Japan, Emperor degrades three nobles, Viscounts Toda Umezono and Sanemori, to commoners for dissolute habits and frittering away fortunes.

United States L. H W. Ifyer Nicaragua Canal Bluefields South Pass Mississippi River Toda Umezono Sanemori

Mule Wrecks Fast Freight Near Huntsville Alabama

A through freight on the Southern Railway struck a mule and wrecked at full speed near Huntsville Alabama. Engineer Percy Armstrong and fireman Sandy Osborne were killed and five crew members were seriously injured.

Southern Railway Huntsville Ala Percy Armstrong Sandy Osborne

Plot to Assassinate President Loubet Reported in Nice

The Paris Petit Journal says a plot to kill President Loubet has been uncovered in Nice. Three Italians are named, and one is said to have already set out for Paris to carry out the act.

Loubet Paris Petit Journal Nice

Three Men Killed in Snowshoe Railroad Wreck

Three men died instantly and a fourth died later from injuries after a wreck on the Snowshoe branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Snowshoe Pennsylvania.

Snowshoe Pennsylvania Railroad

Murat Halstead Named President of Cincinnati College of Journalism

Murat Halstead has accepted the presidency of the new College of Journalism at Cincinnati. The institution focuses on teaching practical newspaper work to students.

Halstead Murat Halstead New College of Journalism Cincinnati

Murder ends practical joke in Baltimore fatal blast

In Baltimore 18 year old Neidhart prepared a pipe load of mixed tobacco and gin powder handed to 15 year old Charles Drebing. The blast severely burned Drebing and sparked a quarrel with Drebing’s father who joined in. Drebing struck Neidhart with a piece of scantling and Neidhart died after losing consciousness. Drebing’s father later faced murder charges as a result of the incident.

Baltimore John V. Niedhart Neidhart Charles M. Drebing Drebing

Senate votes block Nicaragua and Alaska bills amid Puerto Rico debate

The Senate refused to substitute the Nicaragua canal bill for the Spooner Philippine bill and to displace the Spooner bill for the Alaskan civil code. House actions included authorizing Treasury deposits in Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines and passing a pension relief for Spanish war mothers. The day featured speeches on Quay and Arkansas’ Jones, and a push for direct Senator elections by popular vote. Conference later adopted the urgent deficiency bill.

Senate Burrows Quay Jones Arkansas Dolliver House United States Hepburn Iowa Burton Ohio Talbert S. C Oliver P. Morton Indiana Capitol Messrs. Steele Miers. Crumpacker Overstreet Griffith Hemenway Brick Alexander Faris and Watson Grosvenor Cannon Illinois Committee On Foss Naval Hoar Philippines Mason Secretary of the Navy North Atlantic Spain Navy Department

Cyclone Strikes Royse Texas Wrecks Homes

A cyclone hit Royse Texas at midnight with little wind preceding it and caused eight houses to be wrecked. Several lives were reported lost as a man in a buggy was hurled 100 yards. Telegraph and telephone hinges were demolished amid ominous northeast clouds.

Royse Texas

Flood Sweeps Away a Bridge at Arkalon Kan

Cloudburst sends a ten foot water surge down the Cimarron River washing away 400 feet of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific bridge and trestle at Arkalon Kansas. Fences haystacks and several small houses are carried away. one house with six people is washed a half mile but all are rescued. Telegraph service resumes after five days. News of other tragedies follows. Frederic Kestermeier dies in Marietta Ohio at age eight after his father. the son dies shortly after, reportedly of a broken heart. In Chicago Rufus Wright is mortally wounded by Mrs Louisa Lottridge at the Leland Hotel. authorities call the shooting accidental.

Rock Island Railway Arkalon Kan Cimarron River Chicago, Rock Island Frederic Isestermeir Marietta Ohio Frederic, Jr Chicago Rufus Wright Morgan & Wright Brcycle Tire Manufacturers Louisa Lottridge Paw Waw Lake Mich Leland Hotel Wright Colleran

Denver and St Louis Express Collision Near Sarleny Me

Twelve persons were injured when the Denver and St Louis express on the Burlington Railroad collided with a wagon near Sarleny Maine. The wagon carried twelve occupants. all but one were injured. A wagon team of two mules was killed instantly.

Denver and St. Louis Express Burlington Railroad Sarleny

Hillis Drops From Chicago Presbytery Role

Newell Dwight Hillis is no longer a member of the Chicago presbytery or the Presbyterian Church. The Brooklyn preacher who renounced the confession of faith has had his name erased from the presbytery role.

Dr. Hillis Newell Dwight Hillis Chicago Presbyterian Church Brooklyn

Dewey Claim for Philippine Service Denied

The government rejects Admiral Dewey's $10,000 claim tied to a Philippine comm member, aligning with civil members. Lawyers for Dewey and Oris say they can legally demand two salaries, but the claim is denied.

Dewey Admiral Dewey Sain Oris Coulhot

Miss Lewis Awarded 350000 in Colorado Springs suit

In a breach of promise case filed by Miss Nellie Lewis against President Sam Strong of the Itree Coinage and Cripple Creek mining firms, a jury awarded damages totaling 350000. In Alexander Arkansas Mrs T N Holland shot and killed William Cook, claiming he had defamed her character.

Miss Lewis Colorado Springs Nellie Lewis Sam Strong Itree Coinage Cripple Creek Arkansas Alexander Ark T. N. Holland William Cook Mire Holland Cook

Hotel Man Murders Wife in Steubenville

William Horner, proprietor of the Park Trouse and saloon in Steubenville Ohio, shot and killed his wife. He locked the doors and defied arrest until officers broke in and overpowered him. Cigarmakers Are Locked Out in New York. Five thousand cigarmakers were locked out by six large firms.

Willian Horner Park Trouse Steubenville Ohio Horner Io New York

Market price roundup for livestock and grains in major cities

The report lists bids and ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs and pork. Notable figures include Chicago cattle 3.00 to 6.25 hogs 3.00 to 6.00 sheep 3.00 to 6.75 and New York wheat No 2 red 55 to 56 cents per bushel. butter 16 to 19 cents. eggs 12 to 14 cents.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Butte

Various National and International Economic and Social Notes

Postal appropriation totals 115 million dollars. A Washington physician notes more left handed people. A New York hotel for women is planned by the Woman's Hotel Company with 4000000 capital. Brewster and Presidio counties Texas cover 600 square miles with under 3000 inhabitants. A Swiss authority cites 200 Russians spend more monthly than 1000 English in the same period. Americans consumed 9 million tons of sugar last year, with 1,345,000 tons by the American Sugar Refining Company. San Francisco Chinese Six Companies offer to pay for Chinese detectives in Chinatown with police powers. Paris notes warn visitors of widespread false 50 franc notes. Growing commerce and naval armaments raise seamen demand. navies feel sailor scarcity. Lieut. Batson to organize Native Philippine Battalions. Surplus revenues about 60 million. Hawaii coins to be accepted for public dues. Dewey’s Manila Bay action prompts cable bill. Indian Territory cities may gain bond issuance in Congress. A Dead Sea steamship line is planned, first vessel purchased.

Washington New York Woman’s Hotel Company Brewster Presidio Texas American Sugar Refining Company The Trust San Francisco Chinatown Paris Batson Hawaii Cable Company Dewey Manila Bay Indian Territory Congress Dead Sea

Indiana incidents span death shot near Peru and town lawsuits

A Peru youth William H. Green was shot while hunting a panther misidentified as a threat amid panther sightings. Lebanon loses a brick paving suit over Pearl Street. Additional reports note jail arrest after a political riot, a teacher’s suicide, a Knox County homicide, and a Ky migrant kicked to death.

Greensburg bank organized with capital in area report

Greensburg national bank has been organized with 50000 capital. It is the entry's third bank. Summittville will get one of the two bottle factories to be built by the American flint glass workers union. Mrs Ed Helmich 22 was found dead in a bed at Evansville with her baby in her arms. She was perfectly well the night before.

Greensburg National Bank Summittville American Flint Glass Workers’ Union Ed Helmich Evansville Robinson Charles Leifer Leifer Robert Grammer Albany Edgar C. Justice Monument City William Horton Somerset Howard Lore New Lexington Ohio Muncie Big Four Express Riverside Park Indianapolis Joho ‘Thrailkill Kokomo Thrailkill Jackson Township Kyvansville Charles N. Peek Princeton C. F. McIntosh Spencer Hamilton Powell Rockport Lizzie Beal Terre Haute W. D. Dekerlin Martinsville John Martin Kentucky Felton Exner Ohio River Louisville Paducah Baltimore and Ohio Road Chaiypool Bates House Lincoln Washington Claypool

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