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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1901
Page
6
A chaotic summary reports crime, accidents, and unrest in Indiana public schools. It notes large donations and expected funds tied to state leaders, plus pupils urged to support relief efforts and welfare programs amid escaping captives and secret committees.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several names and actions but lacks coherent events. Readable parts point to a discussion of people, places, and dates, with references to bids and reports but no complete narrative or verifiable details.
Mysterious note describes a hunt and a plan involving Seopae, a bret pus rere, and a duet. The fragment hints at a staged meeting and a following action tied to a place called Pte a nil on Paid afi TUMEPs.
Fragmentary text mentions several countries and figures including Germany Russia and the United States. It references travel, courses, and potential retirement or operations with unclear details and names. Overall content is garbled with no cohesive narrative.
Fragmentary report details a raid or riot at an unnamed location with broken names and places. It notes damage to safes and bund ra, a burglary with one culprit wounded who escaped, and aroused citizens leading to a fight. Also mentions the Aurora Mining Company plant near Joplit Mo with no lives lost and a large 100 ton mill. A separate claim references a death at Michigan City penitentiary after midnight.
Robbers robbed the Bristow Indiana post office of 500 dollars in stamps and cash. Witnesses reported a stubborn fight with citizens before escape. Local police investigate the daytime heist and seek suspects.
Port Huron special reports Charles I. Thompson, the supreme finance keeper of the Knights of the Maccabees, is believed to settle a 60000 shortage. He reportedly already has 224000 in sight as part of the arrangement.
Rollin M. Daggett a pioneer Pacific coast journalist former Nevada congressman X member and United States Minister to Hawaii under Garfield administration died in San Francisco aged WW years.
A vast railway consolidation creates a $400 million stock firm centered in Trenton New Jersey. The plan merges Northern Pacific lines and related systems amid global implications and a shift in wealth control across multiple formerly independent companies and their bonded debt.
The article notes New York gold shipments drawing from Klondike and Australia, with $12,000,000 from each source, while US mines add to supply. It discusses European demand, Paris and London funding constraints, and internal Chicago trade activity. Wheat and corn prices on the Board of Trade rise. futures show expectations of higher values despite small receipts and seasonal weakness.
Ewelt C Natisbun, linked to a fraud attempt in Louisville, fled with a man registered as W L Ten Eyeke at a Jeffersonville hotel. A corpse found in their room led to arrest and a murder charge against Rathbun, with the body shipped to Little Rock for relatives to verify identity amid suspicions of a swindle tied to life insurance.
The district reports low yields across crops with rye and potatoes lagging behind last year. Government data show overall prosperity limited by weak returns while other crops perform slightly better, causing concern among farmers.
A report questions Charles M Schwab’s pay at United States Steel Corp citing $225 090 annual salary rather than $1 090 000 and notes a contingent fee of about $125 000 based on excess earnings. It recalls his Carnegie Steel earnings of around $500 000.
The Northern Pacific and Great Northern stocks are reallocated to a proprietary firm under a settlement plan. Combined values reach about 808 million dollars. Wheat and other crops show strong yields. western farmers report good prices and ample supplies amid Europe famine concerns.
Law expires in March and supporters expect a heated fight. Chinese representative Minister Wu argues for a pause allowing the law to die and urges a later re enactment only if Chinese immigration proves dangerous. The Tabor forces and national sentiment would drive continuation if demanded.
Governor Beckham of Kentucky responds to Gov. Durbin of Indiana criticizing Kentucky courts and officials. Beckham accuses Durbin of becoming a party to the Crow assassination inquiry by refusing to depur requisitions for Poxcor and Finley. Durbin declines further reply saying the matter is closed.
The Louisville and Nashville add several dining cars to service. Santa Fe foresees higher business despite Kansas corn failures. The new Chicago to San Francisco Northwestern limited train is now running. West of Chicago railroads face car shortages amid general business growth. A new Alton station named Winger honors a Transvaal leader, and Klondike station was renamed.
I G Dun weekly review notes continued transport bottlenecks and coke shortages crippleding leading manufacturing sector. Twenty furnaces banked, pig iron burdens rise though prices mostly steady outside Philadelphia where a ton costs more. Demand for orders grows, with new material and contracts on the horizon.
The bulletin lists selling prices for cattle hogs and sheep in Cincinnati Buffalo and New York along with grain quotes for corn wheat oats rye and barley. It notes shipping costs and market ranges for livestock and grain in multiple markets with brief price ranges.
A syndicate reportedly offers 30 million dollars for Chicago street railroads, signaling potential major private investment in the city’s transit system. The bid reflects rising interest in urban rail infrastructure and may influence municipal negotiations that follow.
Indiana items from Terre Haute to Indianapolis cover coal prices, fatal accidents, and notable incidents. A 5 year old boy injures his nose in Evansville. several men die or are hurt in crashes and train collisions. farms burn with losses. a boycott on coal affects Vincennes unions. local figures resign and appointments rise. inventions and large gas wells spark activity across Delaware and surrounding counties.
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