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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
6
Harry Ruit a Paterson New Jersey locomotive works employee died after a prank by five coworkers who allegedly slowed him with a pneumatic air sump causing fatal abdominal distension. The five were arraigned in Paterson court with no bail set on manslaughter charges.
A Mexican government decree orders customs collectors to compute all duties on a gold basis as part of adopting a single gold standard. The process begins by deducting 12 percent from current duties in Mexican currency and then applying the prevailing exchange rate from the prior period.
A 1,000 horsepower turbine exploded at the plant striking walls and roof. A piece over a ton fell and killed John Miller, a carpenter, at Burgess & Coca block away. The blast also damaged the Weoley area and caused structural collapse in the surrounding pottery works.
A wreck east of Coshocton Ohio involving A Van Wandie work train and a Toledo Welbandling Valley and Oho engine killed engineer Yeo of Toledo and injured seven trainmen. Conductor Armstrong of Columbus is seriously hurt. Injured include J. O. McCormick Toledo W C Showalter Toledo W I Blake Denison J C Lyon Newcomerstown 2nd George Nichols Columbus.
A south bound Queen and Crescent passenger train collided with a freight car near Sunbright Tennessee. Three men died and several passengers were injured. Several coaches were damaged and burned. Two coaches carried northern homeseekers using caloist rates. Wires are down. details are scarce.
A disastrous blast struck the stemmer Progresso in San Francisco during conversion to a burner. Ten men were taken to General Military hospital and several others are believed dead. Forty workers were aboard when the explosion occurred and some were thrown into the bay.
Ais reports in London that Britain and Germany are tightening naval measures to secure satisfaction from Venezuela. German warships have assembled near Venezuela and Britain plans to join shortly after coastward actions.
Premier Sagasta informed King Alfonso of his irrevocable resignation citing distrust from the opposition and improper conduct toward him. The Madrid scene centers on his formal step and the monarch’s reaction to the political move.
Peter Berto lone, an insane patient, stabbed to death an attendant named Gay Miller at the Western Hospital for the Insane in Watertown Lil. The incident occurred during a quarrel with another inmate and a failed attempt to separate them.
A skiff on Dam No 6 of the Monongahela River at Rice's Landing Pa capsized drowning occupants Charles Love 82 and John Jirck 1. Rescue efforts failed and both men were lost.
In bankruptcy court Lord Francis Hope sought to expunge May Yohe’s claim against him. Counsel Francke for Miss Yohe asked for a month’s adjournment because she is currently in New York.
The Yiouse Committee on Appropriations agreed to the pension appropriation bill. It appropriates 139,847,600 dollars, an increase of 5,379 dollars over the current year.
The article summarizes the annual Treasury report by Secretary Shaw. It notes receipts a little over 634 million and outlays about 593 million, leaving a surplus around 41 million. It lists sources and categories, including internal revenue customs land sales and other items, and discusses public debt reduction, currency, banking, and foreign trade trends. The piece also mentions immigration figures and other fiscal details, with brief notes on notable individuals and events.
Congress opened its second session with a crowded Senate chamber and visitors filling galleries amid a festive display of flowers. Senator Frye presided as the gavel fell, while diplomats and prominent officials observed the ceremonial start.
The Senate opened with the invocation by Rev Dr Milburn and 68 Senators responding. Resolutions of regret for James McMillan were read and adopted, with the body adjourning at 12 12 p m until 12 o clock Thursday. The clerk called roll and a committee from the House was appointed to inform the President that Congress was assembled.
The House session opens with Speaker Henderson taking his seat amid cheers and receptions for leaders. The chamber shows a redecorated hall as public galleries fill and a prayer asks divine blessing on the President and government. Organized labor in Topeka plans a labor temple costing 15900 dollars next year.
A hotel fire at the Lincoln European Hotel on Asad ison Street in Chicago killed fourteen men, mostly farmers attending the livestock exposition. Rescue efforts found victims in beds and hallways as smoke filled upper floors with limited ventilation. The blaze, reportedly started by a cigarette on the second floor, underscored poor exits and crowded rooms during renovations.
Secretary James Wilson reports in a presidential annual review that agriculture shows vast investment and social impact. He notes fixed capital in farming near 20 billion dollars, farms employing a third of Americans, and farm products valued around 51.5 billion annually. He urges weather forecasts via postal routes and forest preservation to prevent floods and soil erosion affecting major rivers.
A report shows twenty five Katpsits counties lacking any Negro school children within their borders. The Curreny Comptroller authorized the Alvi National Alva O V to start business with 25000 dollars in capital. In Newberg Oregon a burglar broke into the depot and stole an express package bound for Chehalia Valley Milling Company containing 1380 dollars.
New York weekly trade review notes weather boosts footwear and winter apparel sales while Thanksgiving food demand lifts retail. Rail congestion persists with no clear relief as November earnings rise. pig iron scarcity grows and coke prices rise. Domestic needs will outpace supply for months. iron and steel orders push shops forward despite bottlenecks.
The report lists live cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Buffalo St Louis and other hubs. Wheat corn oats rye and barley quoted with No. 2 grades and various bids. Butter and potatoes also cited with regional ranges.
Wesley Reynolds, 16, a Wes ley Westville State Bank clerk and watchman, died after a daylight Sunday morning confrontation with four robbers. Despite gunshot wounds to head and neck, he fired two revolvers in vain to stop the robbers, who fled. a $1,000 reward is offered for the perpetrators.
Four large paper industries in Delaware County have been acquired by the United Boxboard and Paper trust. The deal involves mortgages totaling 1,500,000 dollars and includes West Muncie Strawboard Works Paragon Paper Mills at Eaton Albany Strawboard Works at Albany and Consumers' Paper Company at Muncie. Officials promise steady operation post merger.
Edward Buisking found dead near Gem with skull fracture and chin cut after hunting with four Indianapolis men. Gun empty three feet away. Murder suspected as investigation proceeds. Robbery at Homewood: Miss Deetta Curry’s sleeping apartment looted of diamond solitaires and gems during a youth reception. police vainly search for masked crew.
Brief items report Valparaiso leading the 1903 State Y M C A meeting. Richmond gains a new two block business district by J M Westcott. multiple Indiana incidents follow including a Chicago man killed by a train in Crissman and a fatal gas blast in Indianapolis.
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