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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
6
Telegraph brief highlights recent world events including storms, fires, casualties, and incidents abroad. Summary notes varied gusts and reports from distant regions, with attention to notable accidents and emergencies. The item presents a snapshot of global happenings with concise, period-voice reporting.
A severe tornado swept through Kirksville damaging buildings and leaving debris across a wide area. Reports describe intense winds tearing roofs and destroying homes with scattered casualties and extensive property loss. Emergency crews respond as residents assess the wreckage and begin cleanup.
Fragmentary OCR states a stabbing incident involving a man and wife with references to police, court, and possible murder investigations. Names and locations are unreadable, details unclear, but the report centers on a violent act and official responses.
A report describes a bandit robbery and assault affecting multiple locations including Cuishpa and St. Grandis properties. Police say several incidents involve stolen goods and pursuit by authorities.
A devastating blaze in Buda destroyed seven bodies and damaged many houses. Firefighters raced to control the flames as residents and rescuers worked to account for missing people and ensure safety in the surrounding area.
In Galena, Charles Wolliams was killed by a mob that fired after he resisted arrest amid rumors he had murdered his sweetheart Laure Canafax. No evidence linked him to the crime.
A garbled notice records a petition involving Separate Schools and City Clerk Atlanta Georgia. Names and details are unclear but indicate efforts seeking control over education. The fragment hints at electoral or governance dispute tied to school administration.
The Journal reports a deadly tornado in Newton Sullivan County Missouri killing seven people. Newton lies about forty five miles northwest of Nicksville with details from local authorities pending confirmation.
A period piece notes Brooklyn servant girls organizing into a union amid urban labor activity. The article mentions related labor figures and sourcelinked names while scattering several unrelated items from the era.
The article notes a proposed increase of 20 percent in finished product prices tied to rising raw material costs. It mentions a transportation incident and deaths, including a driver and a signal for a separate event, with additional notes on local officials and earlier historical figures.
A Confederate era report notes a lynching at Newnuu, describing a mob attack on a Black man with dismemberment and a pyre. The text also details a Cincinnati Southern Railroad wreck near Bridge 61 with fatalities and injuries to conductor Jo Pepper and brakeman Jenkins of Somerset, Ky.
Officials announce ratifications of a new extradition treaty between the United States and Venezuela. A San Salvador consul reports San Vicente suffered severe earthquakes with no lives lost and light aftershocks. Local postings list posts in Limestone Alabama Fayette Kentucky Otis Trop County Iowa Lawton Virginia and other counties as part of a broader community notice.
World renowned cartographer Dr Heinrich Wiefert died in Berlin. Germany denies buying Kuss Island from Spain. Bolivian revolution ends report to US. Eighth Cavalry camp reports twenty typhoid deaths and other illnesses. Police uncover Carlist conspiracy in Barcelona. five arrests and arms seizure. Dispatches claim Spain demands four thousand pounds for release of Spanish prisoners in the Philippines. Murray cites generals’ coup claim.
Elvin Croix Seabrooke wins an absolute divorce from Thomas Q. Seabrooke after long litigation. The street railway and lighting syndicate absorbs the Washington company in a deal valued around 7.1 million. Reported upheavals in rail and industry accompany broader market notes on trade, currencies, and declines in weekly failures.
Regional market summaries list cattle hogs and sheep prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with grain and dairy quotes. Wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes are shown with No. 2 grades and price ranges across the same centers.
Richard J. Oglesby thrice governed Illinois and served in the U.S. Senate. He died at his Elkhart farm from a vertigo attack, after a long career marked by Civil War service, strong independent judgment, and public service to state and nation.
Manila reports Gen Hale's brigade with Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota regiments and three guns crossed from Malolos to a ford along the Rio Grande. They engaged several hundred rebels near Pulilan and suffered six killed and twelve wounded. Allied forces under Gen McArthur and Wheaton advanced near Malolos with additional units.
Telegraphic briefs note the English Government's strenuous campaign against rabies in the British Islands. The Spanish minister of marine will submit a bill to the Cortes for ten franchals. Surgeon General Van Rerpen cites Manila reports confirming Admiral Dewey's excellent health. Varuts, last Yaqui Indian in California, dies at 108 per pioneer records.
The commander of the First Nebraska volunteers was killed while leading a bold cavalry charge against Filipino rebels at Quingua, inspiring his troops with a fearless assault and sacrifice.
Germany lodged a formal protest via its ambassador with Secretary Hay over Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh saying at a Union League Club dinner in New York. Secretary Hay said the remarks were private and not an official utterance, while the Navy Department would act if needed. Pigs fed cows milk at an Ohio station showed tuberculosis.
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