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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
6
George Rogers, a Richland Mo resident who feeds chickens for the market on his country place, reports a pet fowl nipped a diamond from his finger while being hand fed. The jewel vanished into the crowd and may force him to kill hundreds of birds to recover it, risking a loss over 100 dollars if not found.
A sudden studburst rain along a small stream near Texieuth caused thousands of dollars in damage. The rapid rise flooded areas within ten minutes, forcing residents to upper stories and out to higher ground. Homes barns and stacks were washed away with several near-drowning incidents reported.
Devil Ward a pioneer and self made capitalist with a fortune above 25000.04 died in Pontiac Michigan after months of brain trouble. Ward, long active in New York, was noted for hard character and broad culture. He helped lumber and land development and related enterprises.
Carl Raub a 50 year old former German newspaper man shot and killed his 23 year old niece Gertha Yucker assistant principal at Orchard Street hindered urten school before shooting himself The motive remains unclear authorities say the incident occurred at Nesy Steinway avenue home of Raub's sister Mrs Yucker Despondency over business reportedly preceded the tragedy
An accidental blast on a well at the Kelly farm near Wuppie east of Marietta RI released fifty quarts of chveerine. Four persons were killed and four fatally wounded, with three seriously injured. Descriptions are unreliable due to the heavy casualties.
During a severe gale in Jacksonville the Centenary Church spire was toppled. Thomas Wakely, struck by debris near the building, was knocked senseless. George Osterhelt and Carl Reach, working nearby, were killed when a tree fell on them. Authorities describe a deadly accident amid strong winds.
The transport Meade with Major General BE. OS Otis aboard arrived Wednesday night in San Francisco and is under quarantine for an indeterminate period due to three smallpox cases. The vessel carries the remains of 122 soldiers who died in the Philippines.
Captain Anne Morrison Frank Campbell and William Medlar were killed by a lightning bolt at St. Clair Michigan while working in the cabin of a new boat. The strike split the mast and sent damage through the cabin with Morrison and Medlar dying instantly and Campbell dying about thirty minutes later.
Frankfort Kentucky special: Judge Cantrell directs Circuit Clerk Ford to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of former Governor Taylor. The warrant stems from an indictment filed weeks ago charging Taylor as an accessory to the assassination of William Goebel.
Dispatch from war office reports Hier Majesty's forces in Johannesburg with the British flag flying over government buildings indicating a military occupation. Johnson Roberts notes the flag at key government sites as troops secure the city.
John McConnell and John McLaughlin are killed and Robert Healy is dying after a gas escape while they slept in a New York City boarding house.
All shafts in the Calumet and Ilecla mine are sealed except five to prevent air flow. Officials believe the fire is nearly extinguished but will not reopen shafts until it is certain the blaze is out. The special report notes thorough ventilation shutdown to prevent rekindling.
James Finnegan, a reclusive resident of Perry County in northern Ohio, was killed in a brutal attack by masked robbers. The case joins a spate of violent crimes in the region as authorities investigate leads and seek suspects.
The Transvaal is virtually defeated as British forces occupy Johannesburg and Pretoria. Boers retreat without major resistance, Kruger may be elsewhere, and guerrilla fighting appears unlikely. England now controls South Africa from Cape Town to the Zambesi and peace seems plausible after 231 days of conflict.
After about six months of fighting, Britain’s 240,000 strong army conquers the two Boer republics, absorbing them into the empire. Presidents Steyn and Kruger flee. many casualties and prisoners mark the cost. Diamonds and gold fields yield strategic gains for Britain, while Doers lose identity and independence under new governance.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will hold its first world convention at Alexandra Palace in London beginning July 10. An estimated 10,000 Americans and thousands of foreign delegates are expected, with 5,000 homeless attendees to be lodged in dormitories and tents. Host city arrangements face a tent shortage while global events unfold including the Boer War. The Lord Mayor will host a reception and the London bishop may speak on the eve of the gathering.
The Senate continued discussion of the Spooner Philippine bill with Mr. Morgan opposing its expansion of presidential power. The chamber advanced the sundry civil appropriation bill and considered Washington depot improvements for railroads, pension for Mrs. Stotsenberg, and various Cuban and Porto Rican revenue questions. House actions included Alaska civil government, anti trust measures, naval armor provisions, and naval academy funding while preparing for a Decoration Day adjournment and related calendar items.
A fierce lightning bolt hit the soldiers' monument in Byron Illinois during memorial ceremonies. The first postwar monument was partly destroyed as crowds retreated to Gill's hall. A thunderous crash and fire accompanied the event while the roll call of the dead was read.
United States Marshal Joley traveled from Indianapolis to Muncie to attach and close the Neely Printing Plant of the Neely Printing Company pending a hearing before Judge Baker in Indianapolis. The action follows claims the property bears liabilities of Charles F W Neely, accused of default exceeding $40, and the death of Sheldon H. Barrett, long-time Fore paugh Sells agent, in Boston.
National Capital Notes report exports in Pacific totals exceeding 100 million dollars this year. The interstate commerce ban on convict-made goods cleared the House while oleomargarine legislation faces slim odds. Vandiver seeks a favorable report on a Cape Girardeau Mississippi bridge bill. Missouri’s Charles R. Siegel named a bureau of engraving and printing wire man. Secretary Long orders European station reestablished. The Albany will depart immediately. Champ Clark pushes Congress to designate Wilson’s Creek a national park. Southeast Missouri developments noted.
A wide array of Indiana notices reports deaths fights and crimes. Notable items include Joseph Decker of Valparaiso inheriting a 19000 estate in Germany. Burglaries at Dr Freeda Piles Valparaiso and an Anderson jail escape recaptured near Darlington. Crown Point death Vernon Wheaton. Smaller towns report smallpox in Bedford area and fires at Lawrence tile factory and East Converse brick works. Flowers of many incidents fill the state’s scattered pages.
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