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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
5
The dispatch notes a chaotic mix of Crimea updates, accidents, and law affairs. It mentions the funeral of General Lawton and a shooting involving a colored jailer suspect, followed by a pension bill for Mrs. Lawton and a House introduction of Gen Henry W. Dill’s bill.
Reports from Constantinople say Mahmud Pasha, brother in law to the Sultan, was fed to francs in an episode tied to the Porte asking the Prenneh Government to apprehend Jin.
Rumors from Paris suggest the Bank of Tissig has extended funds to the Bank of England as a loan or guarantee. The chatter centers on a hoped arrangement to stabilize currency and banking confidence amid unsettled markets.
Hepburn Jobus, noted dramatic critic of the Chicago Chineiel, died in the county of epneumonia. Myr.dolins, once connected with New York papers, was managing editor of the Hart burg, Pa. Jeocurni in 1885. Later he was on the editorial staff of the Ditte burgh Dispute:. Rough Riders for South Africa. The British War Office plans to organize a cavalry contingent of 3,000 British cavalry for South Africa. The yeomanry are experienced Rough Riders.
A weekly review notes low mood in stocks despite record production and employment. Rising earnings for rail and manufacturing fail to sustain prices amid inflated capitalization and speculative this week. Cotton exports fell sharply while wool and other markets showed mixed results. Department of Agriculture reports acreage and yield data with varied crop estimates.
Unclear OCR text reports the destruction of several vessels including the Btramen and a steamship tied to Portuguese or Irish names. Sirens and lifeboats are noted as responses with some men rescued. A steamer is said to have turned toward the Maneybis area as a rescue operation continued.
In the Crippie Creek area the Pike's Peak Power Company removed a major obstruction near Teaver orees and Caneton. The work involved a large ore site removal with Dow construction methods. Peter J. Studebaker Jr. died, noted for his literary promise and recent works.
Senator Chilton introduces a bill to open Kiowa Comanche and Apache Indian reservation lands. Homeseekers have camped near the lands for a year awaiting opening, spurred by expected rich Wichita mountains gold and grazing leases. The move aims to extend grazing and farming use to cattlemen and others seeking new opportunities.
A Pennsylvania train collided with a New Albany local in Vincennes and Mui streets causing multiple injuries and a large fire. Passenger cars suffered severe damage with at least several hurt and one car derailed, while reports mention a fatal fire in New York and various court actions elsewhere.
The Senate approved a pension law codification bill by a joint committee of jurists and GABA members. A resolution urged War Department input on new canal projects as St Marys navigation was blocked. House set a Christmas recess from Dec 20 to Jan 5 and continued the currency bill debate. The Senate tabled Pettigrew’s naval salute query and agreed to committee appointments for the 56th Congress. Various economic and legislative items followed, including financial bills, public notices, and state actions.
Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton was killed at San Mateo by a Filipino sharpshooter while leading the Eleventh Cavalry and two infantry battalions in an attack on insurgent forces entrenched at San Mateo. Washington congress and War Department officials reacted with mourning as details circulated.
The Queen chose a red enameled cover with a gold medallion for boxes containing half a pan of fine chocolate. Only Tommy Atkins at the front may keep one of the 100,000 boxes after dies were broken to prevent others. The gift cost about $15,000.
The term Black Week appears in London as the war effort takes urgent shape. British losses total 7,830 across the campaign, spurring government and war office to decisive measures despite signs of weakness. Rebellious Northwest South Africa and Basutoland natives grow unsettled as Rome reports reach Abyssinia and Menelek eyes Britain.
Prank I Shaw D M Osborne manager near St Louis reports two anonymous threatening letters and a box of candy said to contain poison after a change of chairs at La Fayette Methodist Episcopal Church.
President Castro’s troops occupy Maracaibo Venezuela and oust Gen Hernandez’s party without combat. The move lifts spirits across the republic and signals a swift consolidation of power.
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