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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1899
Page
2
Intelligence by electric wire from every quarter of the civilized world covers foreign affairs and social happenings. The bulletin mentions farming notes and weather, hints at trade and industry, and notes botanical clues, fruit yields, and crops with scattered garbled details.
The readable text shows garbled lines about individuals noted as Ben Deaver Mr. dharper and attempts to obtain items or set of spire related to rates and baths. The passage references crossing a soliniver and Laat in Cu with unclear context and dates, mentioning a forceful effort to hunt upmigiestad.
A fragmented report notes about two thousand homeless people and vanished housing in the area. The text mentions an influx of evacuees and damaged or missing structures, with references to scattered squares and unsettled conditions.
A garbled wartime dispatch reports a steamer arriving at St Paul with brief notes on German forces, an ambush, and disputed supplies. The readable parts mention searches and arrests attached to the German front.
Maryland sergeant major Ale ne One Tandread and Twenty tent was arrested at d4 and jailed for allegedly furnishing details to Russian agents about German fortifications and defenses. The case ties to a broader conspiracy used to aid mobilization efforts.
A large warship is docked in New York awaiting orders to sail on May 16 for a mission toward Santiago de Cuba. The vessel, tied to towing tasks, is slated to tow the cruiser Mercedes toward Norfolk as part of a rescue or escort operation.
Gen Corbin states Gen George G Davis will become Military Governor of Porto Rico around May 1 succeeding Gen Hensy. Gen Wade will replace Gen Shatter as commander of the Department of California next October with Gen Staiter retiring.
The Cabinet Council announced a reform to criminal procedure ending the practice of incommunicado detention. The change ensures future imprisonment requires lawful justification and due process, protecting individuals from being held without access to legal rights.
A report from Australia details three hurricanes that struck the east coast of Queensland near Maret. The disasters left fourteen people dead and about 44 colored men among the drowned.
Window Glass Company announces a 14 percent price increase taking effect immediately, affecting all standard window glass products. The move may impact construction costs and related industries as buyers adjust budgets.
The article reports a grim case in Duluth Minnesota where widow Geermana Dwore nchak aged wi years, worried by poverty and rent, shot herself and her two children aged danl years. Three people dead were found.
Alexander Reet of Wrench Grove Illinois hurried home from his father’s funeral and found his sweetheart dead from fright caused by a horse bolting and running away. The incident follows the emotional strain of the day and ends in a tragic death due to fear.
Brooklyn servant girls organize into a union while reports detail deaths and disturbances. The National Theater manager Thomas FL Skediy dies at 45 in Philadelphia as other city-wide incidents include fires, accidents, and a bank robbery attempt.
A sprawling list of fires murders drownings and legal verdicts from cities including Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee and Duluth. notable items include a Lake Michigan drowning a Chicago death by disease and a Kansas City paper box plant blaze with heavy losses.
The President prepared a proclamation designating 156000 acres on the south side of Lake Tahoe California as a forestry reserve and civic park. The piece notes other federal actions including a top speed record in telegraphy and large beef contracts for export to the Philippines.
Fe Correo Espanola, Madrid's Carlist organ, is suppressed on grounds it is property of a British subject. Imma Nevada, the American star, cancels a six month Spain engagement due to public insults. Britain informs Germany that it has no designs on annexation or protection of Tonga Islinos. Fifteen Yorktown sailors captured by Filipinos near Luzon are missing. Cettinge reports the Montenegrin crown prince Da- news item continues.
The report covers several items including an engagement of Cilo Alexander to Duchess Augusta Charlotte Jutia of Mecklenburg Strelitz, Italy granting a three month delay on ultimatums at Colombia’s request, Tat-Poon-Sa villagers burning British sleds, Shanghai dispatch on opening three new ports in Kiang Su Kreng Si and Nadabwei, Count Castellane owing $300 damages in Paris over a duel account, and Porto Rico officials’ remarks on American colonization by the Porto Rican commission.
Trines, the murderer of Actor Terriss, writes from prison asylum to Sir Trenry Tree declaring plans to kill him once released. The piece cites Stokely Morgan of the Olympia receiving a sword from Camden citizens and describes wartime treasure shipments and volcanic activity as part of a chaotic news roundup.
A compilation of prices from multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis and Buffalo. Cattle hogs sheep and wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and potatoes are listed with ranges and No. 2 grades. Prices reflect live-weight values and graded commodities across markets.
Canton Ohio dispatch reports Mrs Anna F E George on trial for the murder of Gee J Saxton. Prosecution opened after ten weeks with defense to follow. The accused appears calm amid spectators and friends, while supporters send flowers and letters.
Short wartime tone notes the American navy's growth since 1883 amid global tensions. Readers are reminded of ongoing health and regional issues including a plague in Formosa and Germany’s expressed sympathy with U S Samoa concerns.
Thomas Brackett Reed resigns from the House to head the New York law firm Simpson Thacher & Barnett. He will practice immediately after returning from abroad, with an assured income of at least 5000 a year and continued refereeing roles. Washington observers see his retirement as a strategic move for a possible presidential run or Speakership bid.
Secret Service agents under Chief Wilkie arrested counterfeiter crew tied to the famous $100 note. Lancaster cigar makers William M. Jacobs and W. O. L. Sendig, Philadelphia engravers Arthur Taylor and Baldwin S. Bredell, and James Burns were seized after a year of covert operations. Philadelphia and Lancaster teams coordinated the arrests with secrecy.
Fourteen thousand regulars are to be sent to reinforce Gen Otis in Manila as soon as transport is available. The force, reaching by late rainy season, will bring Otis to 2,720 men with recruits joining in Philippines. The plan aims to 85,000 troops by autumn and 12,000 volunteers return home.
William Whist of Denver died of apo plexy while saving his prayers. A Detroit burglar stole the piano and q atuyve from the house he robbed.
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