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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
6
A cabinet report outlines progress in the nation’s transportation systems and industries. It urges stronger Interstate Commerce Commission powers to regulate shippers and carriers and restore enforcement of related laws.
John Mo Spoan, president of the Coupeeresal ¢ Club cell charier dheatuer, a leading Columbia business figure, collapsed at the Minton station while en route to Fort Wayne. He headed major real estate and insurance firms and served as treasurer of a state trustees board for the Beeble Minded at Fort Wayne.
An explosion at a powder house near the tunnel mouth in Telluride destroyed the building area and killed several women while injuring many others. One man, Marta, was thawing powder when he briefly stepped out, causing the blast that leveled the powder house and surrounding structures. Rescue crews worked amid the wreckage as fires or debris filled the street.
The Macedonian minister of public instruction was shot in his study by a man posing to present a petition. The assailant then killed himself, while reports describe a disputed front and ongoing violence as authorities investigate the incident and its motives.
Thirteen people were killed and many injured when an explosion at the Twenty second street and Archer avenue intersection wrecked two buildings at 272 and 22 Twenty second street in Chicago, causing about $2040 in damages.
A natural gas blast wrecked the home of Olin Dorsen in Itavette, killing Dorsen and his wife was severely injured. General Funston and Gen Frederick Ju ho Wis GnGre attended a recent event in Kansas City. Abany shows improvement.
In Clarkevillhy Arkiserenthy Shera John FH Powers was shot and killed by robbers. The robbery loot is not identified. authorities believe it valued around 1000 dollars. The case remains under investigation with local law enforcement pursuing leads.
Mrs. Ed Kushner and two children died in a Waterloo Iowa fire caused by a lamp overturning. One other child also perished and three others were seriously injured in the blaze.
The report details a series of violent incidents and disasters, including a collision near Washington injuring General Miles, a double railway crossing death in Canonsburg, and a Chester police killing thwarted by officers. It also notes a major five story fire in Atlantic Avenue, losses up to 75,000, and widespread wrecks and arrests across several states.
Springfield Ohio reports that 12 year old Tosa Turner was arrested for poisoning her foster mother Mrs Anna C Turner. May Holland is ordered arrested as an accomplice. A signed confession states Holland warned Iona Turner to poison the boys if they bothered her. Iona Turner, adopted from Chillicothe, admits taking the poison from its hiding place and putting part into coffee.
Waler Keonval alias J W Iseneval jailed ten years in Tennessee for bigamy. A tobacco stock destruction in North Carolina and losses from Norfolk to Norfolk fire damage. A freight crash near Per W Va leaves two dead and three injured. South Side Manufacturing Plant in Petersburg destroyed with losses up to 600000. Baptist ministers arbitrate payment for sermons at Portsmouth. Freight conductor Robert Johnson fatally wounded in Pomibroke Ike. A Chicago hotel guest dies after concealing identity and alcohol.
Reports claim Chilean and Argentine orders for warships signal a shift in naval power. News also cites planned attacks on the Chinese imperial court and widespread rebellion in China, with various diplomatic replies and royal movements described.
Senate discussions centered on the Philippine tariff bill with Mr. Morgan arguing for an amend ment to meet constitutional concerns. The day also saw debate over oleomargarine taxation and salaries for judges, plus a review of def iciency appropriations and a tribute to Rep Brosius of Pennsylvania.
The United States Steel Corporation reports continued strong demand for iron and steel as production expands and price increases recede. Labor disputes appear isolated, coal industry tensions loom, and grain markets falter on May oats liquidation while May wheat and corn show shifts. A tax cut proposal from the Ways and Means Committee is expected to pass, delivering post July relief to many businesses.
A collection of miscellany reports notes large cigar shipments from Manila to the United States, a railroad settling a sermon payment to Rev W P Hines, extensive kroner postal orders to Norway, a tragic dust explosion at Hondo mines in Mexico, a record-high gold in the national treasury, a presidential order restricting federal employee pay requests, an election of Leo S Rowe as president of the American Academy of Politics and Social Science board, and a lavish wedding gift to Miss Matthews and Sack Ross of Montreal.
The House ways and means committee reported a bill repealing the remaining war tax. The Porto Rican Legislature adopted resolutions protesting tariff concessions to Cuba. Th Ek Cooley said 25,000 Americans could profit from the Nicaragua canal right of way. Senator Wanna argued in favor of a Department of Commerce noting the need for new markets or production limits.
The report lists bid ranges for cattle hogs and various grains in Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. It notes a fatal shooting of Charles Harris and a man named Onry James at Charter House Kentucky.
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