Corydon Indiana Figures in Local Political Row
In Corydon Indiana Thomas Ellis resurfaces in political matters as local Democrats navigate a dispute. Citizens briefed on developments affecting party stability and upcoming local decisions.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
6
In Corydon Indiana Thomas Ellis resurfaces in political matters as local Democrats navigate a dispute. Citizens briefed on developments affecting party stability and upcoming local decisions.
A crowded Philadelphia factory, Plarlarger, Homen & Co., on Tenth Street and Washington Avenue, sees a fatal accident as a worker frees his boss from an elevator. Panic ensues among 600 plus workers as a wave of injuries and deaths follows, with many workers leaping from windows. A Denmark Copenhagen dispatch notes labor unrest near Moscow and Vladimir Central Russian revolt, with clashes between workers and troops leaving casualties.
A fragmentary report describes a court martial ordered by a secretary on Maj. Peawine in a Fifth Infantry unit. The text mentions officers labeled as awaiting pretrial action and notes a Senate inquiry involving a Philip county recently, with references to tests and administration of sweeters.
The Telekstat has passed the third reading of the first paragraph granting freedom of religious belief, association, and public and private worship throughout the empire. It limits this freedom by prohibiting use to prejudice civic or national duties.
The Wittenbero College board in Springfield Ohio voted to grant free tuition for one year to the top graduating student with the highest grades from the area serving Ohio Indiana southern Michigan and northern Kentucky.
The king pardoned the officers of the United States cruiser Chicago who had been imprisoned at Venice. They were handed to the United States consul and will be transferred to the Chicago, which stands ready to sail.
A large grain elevator beside the Bie Four track at Milford Junction, Nos vitiske county, was burned to the ground. The total loss is 14,000 with 34,000 insurance. More than 2,000 bushels of wheat and 3,000 bushels of corn were consumed. The fire’s cause is under investigation.
Princess Radziwill whig faced trial in Capetown's supreme court on forgery charges tied to endorsed notes. The case concluded with a two year confinement in the house of correction.
The armored cruiser Brooklyn reached New York from the Philippines via the Suez Canal. Rear Admiral Remey, commander-in-chief of the Asiatic station, and Marek Joan are noted as having completed their tours on the station.
In Jackson Michigan former photographer Israel V Cookingham aged 0 jumps from fire house tower height seventy two feet and dies instantly. Separate report: Denver wife of laundry foreman Mrs John N Kingsbury poisons herself and two children aged 5 and 17 amid despondency.
A major fire in Norfolk Virginia burned for nearly three hours destroying several business buildings and a large portion of the best residential area. The total loss was estimated around 150000 dollars, with extensive property damage and concern for local merchants and residents.
The United States battleship Ilinois has sailed with Rear Admiral A Crowinshield aboard to assume command of the European station and participate in naval ceremonies at the coronation of King Edward. She is commanded by Captain George A Converse.
A mob killed Ernest Dewley after he shot and seriously wounded Starry Dowell, a young white man, at Guston about seven miles from Brandenburg Kentucky. The mob dragged the suspect from custody and fired many bullets into his body.
Twenty five thousand laborers in all branches walk out in cities across the country demanding an eight hour day and higher wages. Reports say the strikes spread through trades including wool and metal lath, plumbers and building trades with tens of thousands affected and protests turning tense in several states.
William Henry Moody of Massachusetts took the oath of office as Secretary of the Navy and assumed duties promptly. The ceremony was followed by remarks from Navy officials and assistants, noting Moody's administration priorities and the push for personnel reforms and commissioned officers’ ranks and pay alignment.
A violent tornado struck the ancient city of Dacca and surrounding towns in Bengal, India, killing about 460 people and wrecking several districts. Crews battled rain and debris as rescue efforts began amid widespread destruction to homes, industries, and heritage sites.
Representative Lacey of Tows introduces a grazing bill aimed at home stead settlers and small farm holders in arid and semi arid regions. The measure seeks to enable improvement and protection of ranges near holdings to prevent deterioration and monopolization by large cattle owners, reflecting concerns over cattle trust influence.
Walter Sheeiy of New York cites a religious census showing 468,083 of 652,000 new members in the last year joined the Catholic Church. The increase totals 218 percent for the Catholic community, with Catholics reaching about 6,000,000 of the United States 30,000,000 church members.
The London newspaper asks how Boers pronounce key names Dewet Delarey Botha Steyn and Leyds. Boers favor De Wet with strong second syllable, Delirey as De la Rie, Bina as Bota with first-syllable stress, Steyn and Leyds rendered as OOM air and Taide respectively. Patrulia: those who advertise.
A cyclone tore through Glenrose in Somervell County Texas injuring about fifty people and killing at least fifteen. It wrecked one third of local businesses and many homes, scattering debris along a five mile wide path. Residents faced sudden destruction as shattering timbers fell and walls collapsed.
Congress approved the oleomargarine bill amid amendments affecting butter like substances. A 10 cent per pound tax targets artificially colored oleo and imitators, with penalties on makers who blend coloring to resemble butter. The measure also tightens definitions for adulterated and renovated butter and expands state law application for these products.
A fierce cyclone struck Glenrose Texas tearing buildings from their foundations. The Galenrose courthouse and the Milanis warehouse were destroyed alongside saloons a grocery and Hendricks & Son warehouses. Milam family members perished or were badly injured as panic spread and fires started in the ruins. The storm left about 1,000 residents vulnerable with heavy property losses and questions about occupancy and safety remain.
A 5 percent price increase on stoves is reported by the Stove Manufacturers Association. In Lexington Kentucky a railroad brakeman named William McCarty fatally shot his wife after learning of a peace warrant against him. Frank A Munsey Company, capital ten million six hundred dollars, New York, is incorporated to publish works, with Munsey moving from magazines started years ago with forty dollars. Perry C Knight, a Leavenworth Soldiers home resident, is killed by a train near the home. He served in the Civil War’s Eighteenth Indiana infantry and was about 65. Governor Murphy of Arizona says he will resign, to be succeeded by Alexander Brodie a Roosevelt rough rider lieutenant colonel already named by Roosevelt. It emerges a murder occurred on the U S S Cincinnati while at Charleston. James A Paine, a blacksmith, killed Angus Williams, a water tender, with iron tongs. Paine faces naval court martial.
Democrats in the Senate accused Republicans of seeking to suppress information on the Philippines crisis. The debate centered on a resolution directing Maj. Gardener in the Philippines to return to Washington to testify. Gen. MacArthur warned that independence could end in a military collapse without U.S. guidance. Subpoenas for several officers were denied by party vote. Representative Sibley condemned Gen. Smith’s Samar orders as a disgrace to the uniform.
The Senate and House debate food adulteration and misbranding bills, pensions and post office needs, Chinese exclusion, and Philippine governance. Laws on fragile wartime materials, sugar control in Cuba, and currency construction are discussed, with memorial tributes and appropriations for public works and DC tax matters highlighted.
The era's trusts span far beyond iron and oil, with 3835 combinations in 1900 employing about 422000 workers and capital totaling 83560015808. They produce goods from foods to chemicals, furniture, and transportation vehicles, but account for only about one tenth of U S industrial output, highlighting their modest overall economic share despite vast operations. Seventh Day Adventists of Topeka open a vegetarian restaurant as a new experiment.
Catholic university faces funding shortfall with seven professors dropped. Congressman Mann of Chicago urges House probe of a public building under construction in Chicago. The Rev. T DeWitt Talmage dies leaving 300000 estate. widow gets one third and children share the rest. Foreign commerce bulletin notes potential rubber and coffee freight if a New York to Brazil steamer line begins.
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