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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
6
The Democrat reports on Thomas and Ellis, publishers based in Corydon Indiana, with activity noted under ARS publishers in regional coverage.
Intelligence by electric wire summarizes foreign affairs and home happenings from around the world. It notes notable events in politics society and industry, reflecting a weekly digest of international and domestic developments.
Chicago report states Albert Becker, jailed on suspicion of murdering his first wife Theresa, confessed to killing her on January 27 by throwing her into a lake at Randolph Street viaduct. He claims the act was provoked and seeks to absolve his second wife Ida Sutterlin, 11, who remains in custody. the victim's body has not been recovered.
In heavy fog over Chicago a Burlington and Quincy freight collision at Blue Island avenue killed Herman Schomberg, 35, crushed beneath wreckage. Injured were John Dwyslin with crushed legs and internal injuries, likely fatally, and August Turnecessy with a dislocated shoulder and head wound, hospitalized.
Pittsburgh report notes a 50 cent per ton rise in steel billets and Bessemer pig iron. Billets quoted at 23 a ton and pig iron at 135. The Amalgamated Association scale promises a wage increase of a yet unspecified percentage. About 15,000 workers to be affected. Notices posted at Sharon and Sharpsville blast furnaces raise daily wages by 10 to 15 cents.
The Cuban military assembly at Mariano, presided by Gen. Andrade, held a private session on the 8 million tender from the United States. Seventeen members reportedly favored acceptance but no final decision was reached. the assembly will reconvene at El Coreo.
Allegheny Gas and Oil Company of Pittsburgh closes deal with United States Oil Company of West Virginia for 500 acres of oil territory in Scio. The property holds 23 producing wells with 45 more under development. Reported consideration about 3.15 million dollars.
Thomas A. Edison Sr asserts a new process to harden steel plates surpassing Harvey and Krupy methods. A manufacturing company is already formed to produce plates using the Edison method. Edison says six inch plates treated will resist bending more than thirteen inch Harveyized plates as the government plans tests.
General Otis enforces censorship after Manila arrival reports claim Filipinos hold 19 American prisoners. He suppresses La Union Iberica for stating the incident and attempting to incite local natives.
Madrid report notes Premier Sagasta and his ministry have resigned over a Philippines cession bill. The Senate passed the measure, but it is said to fail in the Chamber. The Queen has urged Sagasta to resume office and dissolve the Cortes.
Filipino leaders report they rejected a ransom offer of 595 000 pounds for Spanish prisoners in the Philippines and instead demand 27 415 010 for their release, after General Rios cabled Madrid.
Morris Christopher, described as a Negro, was taken from jail in Hope Arkansas and lynched following an outrageous crime against a young white woman. The act occurred locally and drew immediate attention from residents and authorities.
A 7-year-old boy, son of Stephen Bolander, living near Mohawk in Hanececk County, Indiana, accidentally shot and killed his 4-year-old sister with a target rifle. The bullet struck her breast and caused instant death.
The Secretary of War has ordered reinforcement of Gen Otis by six regiments: the Sixth Artillery, Sixth Infantry, Ninth Infantry, Thirteenth Infantry, Twenty-first Infantry, and Sixteenth Infantry.
Eastern notes report the Ellicott Square Bank at Buffalo shut its doors with 300000 capital from 1891. Other items include poison mail case against Roland Meliueux, Provisional Reyes forces in Nicaragua, a fatal New York apartment fire, and wage changes in mills and railroads across Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
A Michigan syndicate plans a $500000 Pasadena hotel project while a California ban on car toon publications stirs press debate. Fires destroy Minneapolis Tribune Building and Wichita meat stockpile. Ohio miners' conference ends without agreement risking April strike. Various trials and crimes unfold across Cincinnati Kansas City Guthrie St Joseph and Cleveland with local elections and corporate receiverships noted.
The bulletin notes R 8 Carr a former Kentucky captain shot by Harry Price in Ashland. It mentions Chicago financier Halligan offering 500000 to Kentucky University, the Tarr distillery sale for 60001 to the Kentucky Distillers and Warehouse Company, Pickens Miss post office restored with J G Webb as postmaster, meningitis epidemic in Texas and Fort Worth death totals, school closures, severe winter damage to Kentucky honey industry, Arkansas Senator Kimball proposing a new state capitol costing up to 1,000,000 using convicts for labor, engineer J W Ingleby fatally wounding J R Hayes in Hodgensville, two Chinamen found dead in El Paso, Texas, suspected nonviolent death from a San Francisco hunter, and cattle losses from a Texas blizzard estimated at 10 percent by National Live Stock Association President J W Springer.
A new group named the Spanish American War Veterans Association will form with a convention in Washington on September 4 5 and 6. Edward P Thompson of Indianapolis chosen as postmaster of Havana Cuba, a veteran official with years of service.
Descriptions of Cuban armed incidents and German policy shifts outline global turmoil. Notes include German officials easing fruit imports to the US, Chinese famine relief requests from Chee Foo residents, and Mataafa’s unsettling battlefield trophies amid Samoan tensions.
Reports detail a high speed iceboat collision on Hamilton Bay Ontario killing William Holtham and injuring others. A Graniteville fireworks factory explosion killed two boys and critically injured another. US Navy crew aboard the Erskine M Phelps accuse Capt Graham and officers of cruel treatment. Dawson subsistence woes include scurvy deaths, while Ontario contemplates broad tax measures. The battleship Oregon docked in Honolulu for repairs and the Philadelphia arrived from San Diego with fouled hull. Bradsstreet notes show renewed demand for iron steel and cotton goods, with export activity at highs, and weekly wheat and corn exports rising substantially.
The report lists city by city price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. It covers commodities such as corn oats rye wheat and butter with varying grades and unit prices.
The House and Senate moved swiftly through defense and public works budgets. Key actions included passage of the naval appropriation bill after days of debate over Annapolis rehabilitation and armor pricing, approval of the river and harbor bill, and the army appropriation bill with substantial totals. The day closed with eulogies for Dingley and Love, and the Senate enacting rapid measures on sundry civil bills and the Dewey admiralty appointment emphasis.
The Indiana Legislature approved Senate measures to fund the Soldiers and Sailors monument and a Columbus epileptics hospital amid protests from Ways and Means. The governor signaled a veto of the epileptics hospital bill while a street railway franchise bill for Indianapolis was amended to empower the city council. The Senate also advanced bond and urban governance bills, and Governor Mount signed multiple bills including road grants and agency actions affecting schools, courts, and local towns.
A Chicago monument honoring George Washington is funded to cost 25000 dollars. The Baracoa, a former Spanish gunboat sunk in the Mayari river Cuba, has been raised. Alfred Nuding, a farmer north of Richmond Missouri, was found dead in his bed. General M P Miller, who led U S forces at Troilo, will retire after forty one years of service.
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