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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
8
Washington reports show President Roosevelt outlining rate legislation as the main topic in meetings with Congress members. He signals this will guide his upcoming message to Congress and remains firm on enacting reforms in rail rate policy.
A Chicago based civil service investigation accuses Tadge Baker of handling assessments from post office drops at Goshen. The matter rests with the Department of Justice after a Washington civil service panel sent it back, with officials saying impeachment by Congress may be the only recourse.
W B Crisp, on behalf of Thomas J O'Donnell of Denver and other Colorado policyholders, asks Attorney General Mayer to sue the Mutual Life Insurance Company officers to recover 92500 allegedly contributed to political campaign committees in recent years. Crisp offers assistance to the attorney general in the matter.
In St Petersburg on October 14, no action is anticipated for months. Russian diplomats say Russia cannot advance and Britain must propose any negotiations on central Asia. Sentiment does not bar consideration of British proposals, though no overtures have been received.
The Merchants' Association of New York asks the New York County district attorney to determine if an indictment can be found against life insurance company officers who contributed company funds to political campaign committees. It also requests civil action by the state attorney general to recover the contributed money.
In Christiania on October 10 the republic minority proposal to submit the Karlstad agreement dissolving the union of Norway and Sweden to a referendum was rejected 109 to 8. The government proposal to accept the agreement passed 36 to 0, seen as a great government victory.
Charles F. Hughes, the legislative insurance inquiry figure, nominated by Republicans for mayor of Greater New York, declined the nomination Thursday night in New York City.
In Pittsburg on October 11 a startling discovery emerged that the Adams Express Company has been defrauded to the extent of 190000 dollars, allegedly through the peculations of an employee.
Spencer I. Eddy announced from St. Petersburg that the Japanese emperor ratified the Russo Japanese peace treaty on Saturday. The French minister in Tokyo confirmed import of the treaty by Emperor Nicholas at the same hour.
Portland Oregon October 16 Congressman John Newton Wurson of Oregon was convicted in land frauds case and sentenced by the United States court to ten months in prison and a $500 fine for failing to set an example in public service. Marion R Biggs ex United States commissioner received a similar penalty. Dr Vantester, another conspirator, had imprisonment suspended due to feebleness and was fined double.
In Portland a U S court jury found Willard N Jones and Thaddea Potter guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States by seeking settlers to locate on the Si Jetz Indian reservation in western Oregon and falsely claiming occupancy. Ira Wade was acquitted.
Berlin reports a political uproar after French socialist leader Jaures claimed Delcasse’s Le Matin disclosures showed prewar risk and possible German war plans. German press urges the government to seek official explanations from Britain and France and notes semi official Paris talks.
Judge Humphrey nears ruling after arguments on demurrers to a federal grand jury indictment against five meat packers and seventeen employees. Even counts allege conspiracy in restraint of trade and monopoly. First count to be tried separately with not guilty plea and immediate trial.
New York defeats Philadelphia 2 to 0 at the Polo Grounds to claim the professional baseball championship. Manager Mc Graw and the National League champions drew frenzied crowds as fans celebrated. Division of receipts gives players 1142 dollars for the winners and 420 dollars for the losers.
Berlin reports a worsening meat famine with measures to ease shortages. Eisenach's municipal conference orders regular rabbit markets while Munich markets add rabbit stalls. Towns buy sea fish in carloads at coast towns and sell at cost, first at Solingen and spreading to Westphalia Posen and Bavarian towns.
Middletown New York Oct 16 efforts to locate the man who disappeared the day of the Olney tragedy and is suspected of the crime have proved fruitless. Mrs Ingerick found unconscious in the Olney barn has greatly improved and doctors hope her restored mental faculties will reveal the assailant’s identity.
In Salonicia on Oct 9 a Greek band attacked Bulgarian peasants between Vodena and Discoveritz. Twenty three Bulgarians were killed. Imperial troops then killed the Greek leader. The next day Bulgarians retaliated near Florina, killing seven Greeks.
In Chicago on October 11 a coroner's jury at the inquest into ten year old Irene Klokow's death charged Dr. Oliver B B Hart with administering narcotic poison. He allegedly attacked the girl first and then poisoned her to conceal the crime and was held to the grand jury without bail.
Mayor Edward F. Dunne presented his contract plan for municipal ownership to the city council but the measure was defeated 45 to 18. Analysts expect the mayor to abandon this plan and push his alternative city plan instead.
Pat Crowe arrived in Omaha escorted by Detective Heitfeldt and Chief Detective Dunne after being arrested in Butte Mont. He was shackled and jailed upon arrival at 9 o clock last night.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on October 16 five Sea ton trainmen perished when an east bound double header freight on the Iowa Central struck cattle on the track at about twenty miles per hour. Two locomotives and eleven freight cars loaded with grain and lumber piled beside the rails.
Indianapolis grain and livestock market quotes show Wheat No 2 red at 86 to 89 cents, Corn No 2 around 35 to 56 cents, Oats 28 to 30 cents. Cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs range from lows of about 2 to 7 dollars, with regional notes for Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo futures and cash prices.
Tokio reports the government has ordered Manchurian headquarters to begin withdrawing Japanese troops today. Officials expect a complete Japanese withdrawal within six months.
New Orleans health report shows 9 new cases by 6 p.m. Sunday, total cases 3,314 with 431 deaths. Two new foci identified, 143 under treatment, 2,740 discharged and 2,740 recovered.
Moscow restores complete order as military patrols secure the city. The American Bankers Association holds its fifty fifth annual convention in Washington. A Danube tugboat sinks a fruit sellers’ punt near Budapest. Fourteen women drown. Fire at Marinette Wisconsin destroys lumber valued over one hundred thousand dollars. John R. McLean buys half interest in the Washington Post. Trial resumes for Commander Young over the Bennington explosion. Mrs Amanda Carlson and Miss Esta Lawson die in a coal oil fire accident at Lawson Texas.
The British Pacific fleet makes an official call in Japanese waters as part of continuing postwar naval diplomacy. S. Fred Nixon, speaker of the New York state general assembly, is dead of appendicitis. The Mississippi Valley Medical Association holds its first annual convention in Indianapolis. The government crop report lifts prices in Chicago wheat market. J. H. McCully of Idaville, Ind., elected president at the National Embalmers Association session in Niagara Falls. More than 2,000 bankers attend the 31st annual American Bankers Association session in Washington. Robert Newcomer, a Chicago negro, goes on a killing spree, fatally wounding two and killing a police officer before capture.
The Indiana Federation of Clubs and the Indiana WM Union of Literary Clubs announce a merger. The move aims to consolidate local literary and cultural groups into a unified organization across the state.
Seven new bubonic plague cases are reported in Lima and surrounding areas. Prince Louis of Battenberg will visit the U S Naval Academy November 1 to 8. August alien arrivals show 63 409 landed, up from 59 777 in August 1904. Taft approves Philippine settlement completing the Dominican friar lands purchase. Prince Sergius Troubetskoy dies after apoplexy at a Russian education conference.
Sir Henry Irving dies leaving a gap in British theatre. Congress will not consider river and harbor bills this session. General Luke Wright of the Philippines is expected to retire around December 1. John L. Hamilton of Hoopestone is elected president of the American Bankers' Association. Week of business failures totals 183 versus 189 and 196 in prior weeks. Norway acts to fill the throne with the storting and crown. King Oscar resumes control in Stockholm ending the regency of Crown Prince Gustave.
I 18 reports abdication plans as major European changes loom.
Indianapolis report details a forged certified check for 52536.24 used to settle debts of the J H Murry Lumber Co. The payment covers 48000 notes and a 32909 personal note, with Wickard and Wolcott involved. Sheriff Reed’s receivership assets total 61000, and final payouts are expected this week as ex-Auditor Sherrick recovers.
Indianapolis October 10 David E Sherrick former state auditor and W S Wickard of this city indicted by the Marion county grand jury on embezzlement and conspiracy charges may not be tried until mid November or after the new year as no date for a hearing has been set Prosecutor Benedict says the trial will occur after the city election
Governor Hanly issued an Arbor Day proclamation setting April for observance and October 20 for tree planting. The public shows renewed interest in arboriculture, with schools preparing to mark the day and observe the event broadly across Indiana.
In Freelandsville Indiana on a Saturday night Joe Nolting shot and killed Hammond Pehmeier after a long enmity. Nolting fired three times and fled to Westphalia where he was captured and jailed at Vincennes. Pehmeier a prominent farmer and Nolting a miner were the principals.
Tom Dooley aged thirty was fatally shot by Policeman John Piazza as Dooley resisted arrest after a saloon brawl with William and John Ryan. Dooley was struck while on the floor and attempting to flee.
An Italian laborer in Lawrenceburg Indiana nearly walked a mile to his tent after falling into a Big Four gravel pit and breaking his neck. He held his head in his hands during the trek. Physicians say the fracture at the fifth vertebrae is fatal.
Nearly 400 delegates attend the Indiana State Baptist convention in New Albany starting with last night’s session. Rev. IE T. J. Villers of Indianapolis presided as moderator and delivered the annual sermon by Rev. Dr. D. R. Landis of Greenwood.
In Kokomo Indiana on October 11 Julia Beard sixteen a stenographer who could not marry Walter Gardner killed herself with poison. She had been married and twice divorced.
In Bloomington Indiana Levi Johnson is arrested after a brutal attempted attack on Mrs. Frank Mulky in her bedroom. She identified him and authorities plan a speedy trial amid strong local hostility. Mrs Mulky was alone with her four year old son during the assault.
In Wooster Ohio on October 14 Judge Eason awarded Captain Elmner F. Taggart a divorce and custody of sons Culver eleven and Charles seven. Mrs Taggart denied possession but allowed visitation. The judge found the testimony moving and did not sustain a charge of drunkenness.
Indianapolis learns that Hosea Hawkins died suddenly in a traction car in Anderson. A well known Indiana public figure, Hawkins had lived in Indianapolis since 1900, when he was named secretary of the Democratic state committee by Parks M. Martin.
At the Baptist convention of Indiana in New Albany on Oct 13 the board of state missions reported $9,400 received, over $3,000 ahead of last year, with about $4,000 spent on eighteen mission churches. The churches contributed over $11,000 to all causes, and more than 300 members were added to the mission churches.
Albert Gall, former state treasurer and longtime Indianapolis retailer, died suddenly at 11 last night at his home 712 North Illinois street after two weeks of lagrippe illness thought to have caused heart failure.
Columbus Ohio Oct 11 George Smitha of the police was acquitted by Justice W W Stader after a pistol duel on Sept 28 in which both sides fired five shots in the dark. Aiken was killed and Smitha wounded. The acquittal rests on self defense.
In Evansville Indiana on October 13 James Bateles and Henderson Carter, both Black, dueled with razors in Carter’s backyard. They fought until exhausted. Carter is dead and Bateles is dying.
Richmond Ind Oct 16 The jury returns a verdict finding John Knapp guilty of murder in the first degree in the slaying of Leonard Geisler, marshal of Hagerstown, and sentences him to life imprisonment after an all night deliberation.
Attendance at the Lewis and Clark exposition totaled 56,960 for Sunday ending at 1 a m. The fair’s grand total reached 2,545,509 visitors to date.
A telegram from Pasadena California reports the death of Miss Helen Peabody at Pasadena. She was the first President of Western College and a leading figure among American women educators.
Bluffton Indiana October 10 The Hon Joseph S Dailey died from a stroke while seated in a chair after summoning a doctor He was not feeling well and passed away before the physician arrived
More than 200 women from across Indiana gathered in Vincennes on October 13 for the sixth annual convention of the Indian Federation of Women's Clubs.
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