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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
8
A chaotic Johannesburg upheaval unfolds as a gold mine workers strike fails to be resolved. Armed police clash with rioters while trains and streetcars stop, newspapers publish despite blockades, and calls grow for the governor general to meet demands amid looting and unrest.
At a grade crossing near Shells Rear five persons died and three were injured when a Bethlehem river line train from Philadelphia collided with a farmer's wagon. Victims include Jenna Ostelio Katharine Covello Edward Kane all from Philadelphia and James Gillick James Hennigan from Shelly.
The second daughter of the president Miss Jessie Wilson plans marriage to an attorney. The announcement notes the pairing reflects social life at the time and confirms the forthcoming wedding details.
The President and Mrs. Wilson announce the engagement of their second daughter Jessie Woolrow to Mr Francis Bowls Sayre. The statement was released at the White House and no wedding date is set, with plans likely for fall after the president and his son return from Cornish New Hampshire. Susie resides with her aunt and is of legal age. Sayre has studied at Williams and Harvard and recently spoke in defense of Grover Cleveland era policies.
A fatal crash occurred during the Grand Circuit race as driver Milton MRehaed and others collided after being tossed from a car. Royats special led late, finishing as Maton san cial crossed the tape in 1 minute 41 seconds. Michaelis, 14, of Cloves, died at Protestant hospital following the accident. Knight died instantly.
East Buffalo reports cattle and calves active with gains. hogs varied and pric es range from 3.30 to 4.40 per cwt. Cleveland notes fat steers 7.35 to 8.25, hogs at 2.15 to 9.20 for various classes, and steady sheep and lambs. Pittsburg lists ranges for cattle, hogs, and sheep values. Boston details include textile notes and delayed prices.
Judge Orbson in Indianapolis overruled Continental Insurance Company of New York demurrer in a state suit to recover 67000 in tax fees. The case tests Indiana rights to tax foreign fire insurers doing business locally, with Sept terms for further action. The state seeks 16500 on premium receipts and 51000 on similar premiums, arguing tax on all Indiana premiums regardless of location. The judge signaled limits, likely restricting to 2 percent on gross receipts in cities with fire departments and 1 percent on net receipts elsewhere.
Chillicothe man Wallace D. Yaple is appointed chairman of the Industrial Commission. He steps into leadership as the state body oversees labor and industry regulation. Yaple replaces the former chair and brings years of public service experience to the post.
Governor Cox named Wallace D. Yaple of Ross county as chair of Ohio's newly formed industrial commission and William C. Archer of Lancaster as secretary. Yaple currently serves on the state liability board of awards and Archer holds the secretary role there, noted for efficiency.
Indignant residents of Ashley and Hudson in LaGrange county accuse the Wabash Railway of breaking promises and shifting operations away. They seek relief from the railroad commission, arguing service is inadequate and the move harms property values and social stability.
PERRY CENTENNIAL DRAWS GREAT CROWD Punt In Bay Ohio July 5 crowds attend the first day of Perry centennial celebrating 300 years of peace with a fireworks display and graveside flowers. E S Griffiths Cleveland grand master lays Perry memorial cornerstone near Lake Erie as Col Watterson of Louisville gives the keynote.
Eighteen year old Farl Caldwell of Indianapolis was fatally shocked after crawling onto a sand barge of North Side Sand and Gravel at Thirty-fourth street. Watchman Charles Mitchell is charged with manslaughter for allegedly placing the guard wire. Coroner Durham urged holding Mitchell, while Jesse Alley, company president, reportedly ordered the wire setup to deter trespassers.
Edward J. Fogarty, warden of the Indiana state prison at Michigan City, has sent his resignation to the board of trustees and asked it take effect on September 30.
About 1200 union miners march to the Made Lima, Maple Hill and Imperial mines near Carbon Hill Ohio. They seize 160 nonunion workers, compel them to march and carry union banners, and threaten mine closures if they refuse to join the union.
After ten days of brutal fighting along the Vardar and surrounding routes, Serbians suffer heavy losses with estimates near 39 000 to 40 000 dead or wounded. Bulgarian forces push toward Nish spearheading a broader invasion while Greek troops win local gains near Doi ran and Uskup clues emerge of strategic movements. Thousands flee to Saloniki as refugees swell and diplomatic talks between Bulgaria and Serbia collapse.
A northbound Detroit Monroe Toledo electric car struck an automobile near Toledo's outskirts killing Julia Delaney and Gertrude Delaney. Injured were Katherine Delaney seriously and James Delaney Pere Marquette engineer. Fred Lahey brother-in-law seriously injured. The carriage passengers were thrown 70 feet into the highway as Lahey failed to pull clear due to a blocked view.
Jennings County residents backing moving the county seat from Vernon to North Vernon filed a petition with the commissioners seeking action.
In a bid to end a prolonged ice strike that caused hardship, Mayor Henry T. Hunt seized seven of the largest nonunion ice plants and will operate them for the city after ice manufacturers refused to arbitrate with striking workers.
A July 5 storm at Medina Ohio caused a bolt to hit a tree sheltering spectators at a 10 000 strong celebration. Two men and a boy died and another man was stunned as Harry Lasers Lawrence Gayer and Harveyville resident John Garr were among the victims.
Lewis Wright 13 son of George Wright drowned while swimming in a travel pit near Octagon ten miles northwest of Lafayette. The accident occurred in a grave pit formation and the youth did not survive.
Obituaries span Charles R. Heike and Elen Terry among others, while wars, fires, and accidents claim varied lives. Josias Von Keeringen resigns as German war minister, a Colorado forest fire endangers ranches and mills, and multiple fatal incidents in Ohio, Russia, and Utah illustrate era-wide turmoil and tragedy.
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