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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
6
Disaster Strikes Martini Island Port Ship Noraima Wrecks
A chaotic dispatch from St Tham reports the steamer Roddam under Captain Laat Freeman was wrecked near Martini island. The town of St. Martinique suffered total disturbances as all ships in the harbor were destroyed. The Noraima steamer is cited as involved, with the Yoridam nearly wrecked and the captain severely burned. Seventeen crew members are dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Tham
Phebr
Plwee
Roddam
Cap- Laat
Varstinique
St. E. Martinique
St. Osa
Rois
Quebec Sternship Company
Seven youths drown in Maumee river near Toledo
Seven young people from a Sunday school class at First Baptist Church drowned when a sapatha Jauneh Brolig collapsed they were on a pressure cde. The incident occurred as a group including survivors Miss Tara Marks and Miss Tree Lowe were invited to an evening ride by Joseph Tlep hars of Palede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Maumee
Toledo
Ohio
Joseph Tlephars
Palede
Phuru
Tara Marks
Trreee Lowe
Confusing OCR Reports Arrests After Large Insurgent Event
Fragmentary report describes a large insurgent incident with arrests of leaders and students. It notes a death toll from flogging and punishment at a prison, with names and places damaged beyond recognition.
Sailors from cruiser Chitazo accused of disorderly conduct at Trieste
Four sailors from the Chicago were halted among civilians in Trieste while ashore. Police intervened and arrested one civilian. Trieste police chief says the conduct of the American sailors was above reproach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Itas
Trieste
Chitazo
Chicago
Windstorm damages Spencerville cemetery monuments
A destructive windstorm struck the cemetery at Spencerville damaging Gawny P20 monuments and leaving only four shade trees standing in the enclosure. Roofs and ceilings were torn away in nearby structures, with scattered wreckage across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerville Dna
Ciel School
Latte Ab
Derailed Train Incident Raises Cape Garrison Casualties
A derailed train near Pretoria caused fatalities among Campbell’s Cape Garrison artillery team. The derailment occurred on a curved track at the Liridinte bend. Ongoing inquiries and memorials are planned as investigators review the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Campbell
Cape Garrison Artillery
Barco Disbursing Officer Arrested in Census Base Theft
Barco disbursing officer (name obscured) was arrested at Waele Ingion in D.C. on charges tied to embezzlement of 750 dollars from government lands. The warrant was sworn by Charles E. Holliday for the American Surety and Trust Co of New York, which stood as Barrows' bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barco
Bate
Waele Ingion
D.C
Eharean
Charles IE. Holliday
American Surety and Trust. Co
New York
Barrows
Embeszzer Sentenced for Bank Embezzlement in Columbus Case
Richard J. Davis, cashier of the People's National Bank of Washington, pleaded guilty to embezzling over 70000 dollars from the bank to fund gambling. Federal Judge John A. Baker sentenced him to five years in the prison at Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embeszzer
Richard ©. Davis
People’s National Bank of Washington, Inc
John al. Baker
Columbus
Ohio
Remains of Bret Harte Buried in Grimley Surrey
The remains of Bret Harte were buried at Grimley Surrey on Friday in the presence of his widow son daughter and a few friends. Many beautiful wreaths were placed upon the coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duondon
Bret Harte
Grimley
Surrey
Wrecking of Santa Fe Limited Causes Burned Cars
A limited eastbound Santa Fe wrecked two miles west of Mingstail Alabama when it struck a burning bridge. No serious injuries among passengers or crew. A composite dining observation car and two Pullmans burned. In Pike County Kentucky, Mont Qatfield was shot and killed by Kine Akers on Cow Po Creek during a land dispute quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Limited
Mingstail
Mont Qatfield
Kine Akers
Cow Po Creek
Pike County
Notable deaths and disasters sweep early scenes nationwide
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson dies at his Washington residence. Representative J. S. Ssinwa of New Jersey dies suddenly at home. The Interborough Rapid Transit Company is formed in New York with $1,000, capital. A deadly freight collision near Hackwood results in multiple deaths and injuries. A skiff accident on the Allegheny River and a warehouse fire in Buffalo cause extensive losses. Immigrant arrival records surge on Ellis Island with over 712,000 for four months, a yearly peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam T. Sampson
Washington
L. C
Nosaigun
New York
Weasington
Jay Ilo
Monmouth
M. F
Chris Uartrantt
Neveton Athletic Club
Allentown
Vie Brava
J. S. Ssinwa
Fourth
New Jersey
Goonton
Ihe
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York City
Newark
Jonnie Laughlin Wis
Frank Smith
Loosevelt
Army
Navy
Philippines
Annapolis
Eevator
Buffalo River
Indiana Street
Bauffalo
Hackwood
Baltimoure and Ghia
West Newton
Syrederick Landsparger
Luandsnarger
Kate Sotfel
Eles
Fannie Amec
MicComla
Lotmie
Baltic Avenue
Atlantic
Willie
Thas
Havay
Sidides
Mata
Bunihern
Yivig
Potter Palmer’s Death and City Elections Across China
Potter Palmer of Chicago died suddenly from heart failure after a three week stomach ailment. China held city elections with local issues and no party advantage evident. Arkansas Governor Davis pardoned a Black man on condition he relocate to Massachusetts, citing sympathy there. Chicago’s Joy J. W. Aldrich clashed with Los Angeles detectives, then shot and killed himself. Leonard Carrigan of Kansas City, a railroad contractor, named president of the Metropolitan Steam Partner Company, which controls city dining and transportation operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Thina
Gov. Davis
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Joy
J. W. Aldrich
Los Angeles
Ssi
Lernard Carrigan
Kansas City
Fire rupture saves patterns. Neb town hit by devastating blaze
Torrential rain aided firemen who saved an adjacent building where patterns valued at half a million dollars were stored. At St Eowards Nebraska seven stores and one residence burned. three of the town’s largest buildings lost. Several in the Egan block narrowly escaped as stairs failed, with three slightly injured. Fire loss estimated at twenty five thousand dollars. In Edgemore cemetery Ashtabula Ohio a woman abducted a boy from his mother as she reached for the car. Mrs McClure was injured and the suspect fled. police hold the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
S. D
Anderson
Lone Shore
Cleveland
Samuel EF. Cranece
Istem Hines
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas City
Sethe Gabrin
Denver
Colo
Maydermeer
Albert Gabrin
Aduiunistes
Dalice Armstrong
der A. FL Longzeway
Montana Board of Health
St. Lewis Union Trust Company
Amahke
Walton Weber
Colatubue
Olio
Nash
Stransen Street
Marion
Dod
Deuce Share
Howan
Jobin Lo Fdise
Pat Garnell
Sud Fashion & Ofis
Materval Gas
Richard Davis
Tecafianad Dank
Waesisaetena
Peo
Tignanaits
Cie
Estaing Dickerson
Koansas City
Ao Ouuliiomatre
Dee JW
Iosier
Dickerson
John Ittood
Chicago
J. F Pierpont Morgan
Milwaukee, Benton Harbor and Columbus
Buchanan
Mich
Benton Larbor
Grand Trunk
Edwardsburg
Niles
Benton Harbor
St. Louis
William and L’kilip Mudart
South St. Louis
St. Eowards
Nebfire
Egan Block
Albert McClure
Edgemore Cemetery
Ashtabula
Ohio
McChire
McClure
Avite
Aq Church South Conference Held at Wallas
The quadrennial Aq Church South gathering occurred in Wallas. In Beaumont Lexas the Southern Pa che freight depot burned with all records and about $50,000 worth of freight lost. In North Carolina a new law disfranchises any voter who fails to pay poll tax by midnight May 1. Fire at Wellsburg West Virginia damaged Eagle glass works logs about $70,604 to $70,800, leaving about 100 workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Lexas
North Carolina
Wellsburg
W. Va
Eagle Glass Works
Pani Brothers
Various World News Briefs From a Turbulent Era
Reports recount a Brazilian aero ascent by Auguste Severo and a stranding of the Aimphitrite yacht near Chalkis with royal aboard. Rescue efforts followed in the Bavopis channel while 250 fishermen were said to be drowned in a gale off western Japan. The Musashi was driven ashore but crew saved. Commandant Mannie Botha and eleven others were captured near Orange River after a patrol incident, with broader regional tensions noted. Volcanic activity at Mont Velee alarmed residents of St. Pierre as ashes fell. In China, 10 000 armed rebels were reported near Ghong-Ting-Wo. Rome summoned Juan Carlos amid royal intrigue. Beatrice arrived at the Sistine Chapel in mourning dress, nearly drowning before rescue, claiming jealousy motive for her actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Vyu
Aimphitrite
Groeve
Chalkis
Bavopis Channel
Amphitrivon
Bee
Hayoue
Ueet
Japan
Mannie Botha
Rankdort
Orange River
Obody
Amanie Botha
Ste Wes Aldest
Manila
Eneund
Killine
Siddvices
Mont Velee
St. Pierre
Wavier
Apostele
China
Fis
Efert
Ghong-Ting-Wo
Chili Pi
Grovernor
Chili
Eeesh suHmient
Juan Carlos
Rome
Berhie de Berrone
Beatrice
Sistine Brides
Hugh Armd
Spain and U S reports blend in turbulent world row
The dispatches recount Filipino and Cuban affairs with arrests of notable figures, naval salvage of Spanish warships as scrap, and Senate and House activity on Philippine governance, Cuban diplomacy, and Indian appropriation bills amid new appointments and political tension.
Trade and Labor Watch Sees Mixed U.S. Outlook
R G Don and Co report a mixed industrial scene with strikes averted and others settled, while trade improves in warm weather. Steel orders and building activity rise on supply, with pig iron prices up and exports steady. Wheat and corn markets show variability as crop prospects grow, and interior bank clearings outrun last year in a cautious, unsettled economic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Don & Co
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Kansas
United States
Hans
Willers
Markets Everywhere Personalities and Prices in 19th Century Ledger
A broad survey lists cattle hogs and sheep values across major markets including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Buffalo and Milwaukee with prices for wheat corn oats rye and butter and eggs. The item closes with a local Brooklyn incident: Conrad Schmitt, 16, struck a drunken man who had tried to kiss two girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ste
Indianapolis
St. Louis-Gattle
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Conrad Schmitt
Brooklyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corydon
Indiana
Thomas & Ellis
Publishers
Sy Bond
Terady
Martini
Poltayu
Riesang
Goth
Rivey Ap Pyatnevinan
Bprance
Spain
Paris
Navitesistern
Dist Catithwestern
Arihoresd Praga Wree
Evibesaling Cléark
Kentucky
Kansas City Electric Lighting Company
George HE. Moody
Hollister
Wilbert
Miller
Herr’s Island
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Shore Road
Holly Fregle
Louis Mohr
Guernsey Gill
Fwynton
Union Pace
North Topeka
Wan
Alexander Moussitg
Coluuibus
T. A. Coatsworth
Broughton
Kan
Iit Maumee River
Loleda
Arthur Woolf
Great Lakes Towing Company
Fess
Western
Southern
Church South
Wallas
Auguste Severo
Ing
Crow
Edward S. Brage
Wisconsin
Shavana
Diresifont
Roosevelt
Peoria
Luurtigration
Maine
Senate
House of Representatives
Wolavana
Wood
Salvator Cisneros
Pedro Albarran
Admirante
Oquendo
Vizcaya
Philadelphia
War Department
Aguinaldo
Sultan Bayan
Congress
Beorse Range
Detroit River
District of Columba
Shattuck
Gaines
Tonn
Philippine Gill
Mr. Pratt
Hawaiian
District of Columbia
Republic of Cuba
House
Amos J. Cummings
Lodge
Tabor
Rowelmd Tmdian
Marshal de Pechambeau
Mrr
Joney
Otey
Speakes U
Conseoseman
Porbusen
Bithaernin
Ceaubdie
Caha
Wannasal
8Tastom
Arizona
Nosingle
Conference
Washington Notes
Sol Rbmith Russell
Rock Creek Cemetery
Federation of Labor
Gandgress
Cuba
Shaw Las
Treasury
CIAL
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