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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
6
A terse telegraph digest reports several casualties from recent incidents, a handful of crimes and fires, plus political and religious notes. The items summarize notable happenings without sensational detail, highlighting ongoing public concerns and community responses encountered during the week.
Plans for President McKinless second inauguration in Washington on March 4 promise a grand ceremonial parade unseen before. The inaugural committee led by John Toy Edson aims to showcase military displays with regular troops, academy contingents, and extensive militia participation. Admiral Dewey’s flagship to sail internal waters and electric lights to illuminate the walk from March 3 to 4 are described as key features.
A head-on crash between two crowded passenger trains in Franklin New York killed the fireman and fatally injured one passenger while others suffered serious injuries. Passengers scrambled for doors as shards of glass and wood caused by the wreck rained inside the cars.
A Yale freshman, Bowman Esher of Chcnea, slipped and fell from a chair in Pierson Hall. He was hospitalized but physicians say no permanent injury will result. He has returned home to Chivtwo for recovery.
A Southern Railway passenger train wrecked at Mitlers near Chattanooga Georgia after a high speed crash into side rack and box cars. The engineer and fireman survived by escaping through the London special. Dispatches from Cape Colony reflect renewed anxiety as British forces under Lord Kitchener push to repel invaders.
Mrs Lula Jenkins sues over the lynching of her husband William L Jenkins by a mob at Versailles. The suit has been compromised with Jenkins receiving $4410 in settlement of all claims and she agrees to pay the court costs accrued in the case.
John Kelly aged 18 and Willie Hull drowned at Union Mills pond in Norwalk Cam. Kelly broke through the ice while trying to assist Hull and both perished. Other boys attempted rescue but thin ice prevented their efforts.
In Lansing Michigan, Judge Wiest issued an order relating to Governor Pierce over contempt of court, amid remarks calling the judge a “vide ass” and accusations of con- ineibilisn, reflecting a heated public dispute during an interview.
Goerper Pingres of Michigan issues first requisition on Governor of Cuba for Charts Jenner Thompson, wanted in state for forgery. The move marks an unprecedented cross border formal request.
Emmaa Goldsman arrives in New York claiming anarchists have decided there will be no more killing of kings and crowned fiends. The statement frames a shift in militant rhetoric following her Paris trip.
A squadron of yeomanry pursuing the Boers from Hunttstown is reported entrapped with several casualties. The remaining force was believed to be entured as the action ended.
Albert Albertson, seven, allegedly shot and killed his father at the Wentworth Avenue home in Chicago. Police report the boy, who is in custody, acted after an alleged beating threat. Authorities shield the mother from further abuse while handling the case.
Mrs William P Frye wife of Senate president pro tem died in Washington of heart failure at the Hamilton Hotel Former Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts died at his Boston residence The 1700 Pennsylvania Coal Company miners strike in Pittston Pa ended with company concessions A stock ticker case in Boston court favored American Bell Telephone over Western Union involving 12 million dollars An Ohio auditor Frank H Morris shot dead in Washington and attacker Samuel Macdonald killed himself Major fires destroyed the Uootchkiss Company building in Bridgeport Conn with extensive losses and several firms affected A Pittston Ravine mine cave in damaged nearby homes and caused fear of further collapse due to pillar removal
A chaotic roundup notes memorial damper plans for a late clergyman, political race results in Ohio, a Piedmont collision, multiple fatalities and injuries in railroad and mining accidents, a postmaster pardon, arson and explosion events, a bank robbery attempt, a divorce, and a Duluth match factory project with key figures named.
M. H. Alworth of Duluth serves as president of the new company. Edward V. Higgins of Coldwater Canyon California confesses to murdering his mother and William Sheehan with an ax on December 4. A body is found in a hillside grave, and Higgins shows signs of dementia.
The Tutwiler Coal Coke and Iron Company of Birmingham Alabama purchased the Decatur iron furnace from Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati. A tele gram announced the death of Dr. Richard A Wise member of the House from the Norfolk Virginia district at his Williamsburg home. The Coffee County Bank at Manchester Tennessee was robbed five men blew the safe and stole about 5000 dollars. a sheriff s posse recovered the money and captured one robber. A boiler explosion at Blankenbeckler s sawmill in Sneedville Tennessee killed engineer William Edwards and fireman Pleasant Trent and fatally injured Jesse Mahan and Tee Gordon. Suit filed in Louisville Kentucky to dissolve Brennan Co charter appoint a receiver for asset division among stockholders. A Virginia coast storm damaged ships including the schooner Jenne Tait and the oyster sloop Basle. a gunboat and other vessels were blown ashore or wrecked.
Fire wrecks the Knechtel furniture factory in Nanover Ontario with extensive damage and several missing workers. Reported losses total about 1 million dollars as investigators assess the blaze and its cause.
A wide sweep of market figures across cities shows cattle and hog prices, sheep values, and grain quotes. Chicago and Indianapolis report cattle $3.00 to $5.50 and hogs $4.00 to $5.00, with assorted wheat, corn, oats, rye, butter, eggs, and potatoes listed. similar ranges appear for St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York, including No 2 wheat and corn prices and other staples.
A joint note signed in Pekin seeks a maximum indemnity of 200 million dollars for Boxer outrages, with further claims likely. It envisions reforms to curb anti foreign uprisings and punish officials, plus fortification of legations and compensation for victims and missionaries.
The column surveys mixed items from the era including potential moves by De Wet and global combat talk. It notes legal and political notes such as Astor’s taxed estate and a Cleveland arrest related to a Montana bond case, with references to public figures and institutions.
The House approved a Senate bill authorizing a Dubuque Iowa bridge over the Mississippi and time changes for southern Iowa court sessions. It also advanced Pennsylvan ia Beltway and Mall improvements opposed for land use. Senate ratified five treaties including Hay-Pauncefote deadlines. House and Senate then adjourned for holidays after notable deaths among leaders.
A large smelter at Helvetia operated by A. T. burned with reported losses under 100000. Other items note robberies and crimes across Maryland and Pensacola, a Cuban line project, political shifts in Ireland, and assorted agricultural notes including Baden Germany apple harvests and California asparagus plans.
Religious groups across the United States and England are launching a new century drive focused largely on finances. Methodists lead with four major schemes including a $20 million debt payoff and college endowments, with roughly $10 million already subscribed for church debts. Other denominations such as Presbyterians, Baptists, and Roman Catholics outline varied monetary goals, while Episcopalians and Lutherans emphasize lent, missions, and the 400th anniversary of Luther. Editor Oswald Ottenderfer dies. 200,000 French Canadians reside in Massachusetts, with 25,000 registered voters. Counterfeit gold pieces found in Haiti.
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