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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
6
An eclectic summary notes commissioners reporting on administration and world events. The text mentions leaders and citizens, with fragmented phrases about governance and national concerns. The item reflects a periodical round up of international and domestic happenings.
A sprawling blast of calamities includes a Hartford death at supper, a large sawmill blaze in Fasterland with 250000 dollars loss, factory fires in Chicago and Rochester, a torpedo magazine explosion near Lima Ohio, and a sweeping servant-girl migration to Chicago with wages of 35 dollars weekly. Federal and local authorities report numerous injuries and fatalities, with southward dispatches noting criminal acts and domestic tragedies. The mosaic of incidents paints a turbulent period across towns, mills, and rail routes.
Fragmented report notes Captain Dreafus being declared a free man amid Paris inquiries. Mentions M. Menard Clerk of the Court of Cassation and a revision inquiry ending with Dreufus’ possible exoneration. Also cites a Rennes court material favoring him and officials’ promotions.
A Canadian leader in Toronto proposes forming a regiment for service in a world war. A minister promises to raise a proportional number of volunteers in Quebec. A murder case appears with a guilty plea and a prisoner’s final statement referenced.
A train collision south east of K ws ate killed Mee Thres and others. Deutare Bo P. Reddick, and Charles Hidarh among victims, with several more injured or dead. Private Theom of Ohia faced punishment not for the alleged crime but for forging letters connected to a promotion bid.
A passenger car on the By and Q Railroad crashed east of Alebia Iowa while crossing the O. R. O track. Jasper Deetes and his wife lost four children and one survived. The event is noted as a tragic accident with multiple fatalities and a single survivor.
Reports describe a Hartford California lecture by Qhert J. Burdette on quarantines for consumptives, violent clashes between miners, burglaries in Davenport, bank thefts, a planned automobile project in Madison Ohio, and various arrests and incidents across towns including Vincinpath and Vallejo. The mix of crime, disease talk, and public figures highlights a turbulent period with fights, embezzlement, and notable deaths.
Georgia's agriculture department moves to curb vieomargarine sales amid a broader anti adulteration campaign. The piece notes regional price agreements among millers from Tennessee Georgia Kentucky and Mississippi and reports on related trade and crime stories from the era.
A foreign crisis report states a desertion during mobilization near Wourgburg. Authorities seek the deserter and accuse a state chief of a deep political entanglement. The Seburnian commission reportedly proposed a year offer while Tagelos remained peaceful and a French steamer lost crew to a collision.
A vessel named Duurae is feared to have sunk after foundering near Elba with all aboard. The George Stetson of Bath Maine bound for Taku China from Portland Oregon was burned at Loo Choo with no casualties. The Stetson was 1500 tons, owned by Arthur Sewall & Co. The U.S. consul at Cape Town travels to Bloemfontein to discuss the Transvaal crisis. The Orange Free State seeks American intervention as Britain and Portugal reportedly negotiate gains in Portuguese East Africa with German backing. Emperor Nicholas signs a ukase to close Russia ports on the Pacific Baltic and Black seas once the Sinope canal and Siberian railway are finished.
Six men are in custody in Guyshorn Nova Scotia on wrecking and insurance fraud charges. The US cruiser Boston is out of service at Mare Island California. its crew dispersed. Remains of Antonio Maces and Pramiseos Gomez exhumed and reburied in a shrine. Reports note per cent of manufacturers show union interest. Earthquake shocks disrupted daily life in a distant area. Yucai leader Vetablante captured and tortured by rebels. A UC expedition returns from Alaska, collecting many plant specimens. The Tampa cigar syndicate nears formation with a $25 million capitalization. President receives John George Teieh from Samoa with a protest on race relations. Mrs. Hawthorne Lathrop joins the Sisters of St. Domino. Central and Southern Pacific traffic shifted by Speyer & Co. Alaskan railroad plans move forward with coal lands development. San Francisco reports bulk stock sales by George Crooker to Speyer firm. Alfred Dar ships equipment to Alaska for a second railroad tied to coal in Wachkemo bay. The Chiapas Railway project seeks $4 million for a 274-mile line to the Guatemalan frontier.
Chicago cattle 3.00 to 6.75 prime. hogs 3.00 to 4.75. sheep 4.75 to 8.06. Indianapolis cattle 8.00 to 6.25. hogs 2.75 to 4.75. wheat 6Te to 6Se. corn 26 to 83c. St Louis cattle 3.25 to 6.75. hogs 3.00 to 4.75. wheat 6Ge to 6Te. Cincinnati cattle 2.50 to 4.25. Detroit cattle 2.50 to 4.25. Toledo wheat 6Se to 7Se. Milwaukee wheat 69 to 70. New York cattle 5.25 to 6.50. butter 18 to 24c. eggs 13 to 18c.
A race clash in Carterville Illinois erupts after union miners fire on non union Black workers at the station and along the tracks killing seven and wounding two as state troops are sent to restore order. Gov Tanner orders troops from Carbondale and an extra regiment to the town.
The 1899 Kansas corn crop reached a record 400 million bushels from 9,182,000 acres. The U.S. Department of Agriculture placed Kansas far ahead in condition at 106 and noted the yield would require 22,500 railway trains to move.
Bermuda was hit by a hurricane that caused extensive property damage with no reported deaths. Government House and several buildings including the city hall, public gardens, hotels, and dockyards suffered losses, estimated around £100,000. the event echoed the 1880 hurricane and occurred on Sept 12 and 13.
Notes of Current Events report drought relief in northern Texas and a silk mill fire in Paterson New Jersey causing substantial losses. Other items include a Berlin electric omnibus line and Georgia’s high enlistment for the Philippines. Fire at Terrace House and eleven cottages in Peekskill Park New York with losses listed.
State officers and legislators across twelve states head to the polls this fall. The piece outlines contests in Kentucky Maryland Mississippi New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota and Virginia with multiple party tickets including Democratic Republican Prohibition Populist and Socialist lines. It notes governor races attorney general and state legislative contests along with amendments to state constitutions and a U S Senate seat in Virginia.
Fred J. Filbert, cashier at Batten's Palatine Bank in Palatine Indiana, was beaten with a hammer by Walter Lawton who claimed robbery aims. Filbert died from skull fractures after the assault on Wednesday afternoon in the bank. Lawton was shot and killed later in Chicago after being seized by villagers and taken to authorities.
In a Nice to Chicago Record letter Jos L. Stickney relays Admiral Dewey’s account of a tense clash with German Admiral von Wiederrichs over Manila. Dewey boasts ready to fight if required and vows to act decisively to defend ships under his command.
A chaotic note on Change Barrett Farowm Co failing to recover losses on the Chicago Board of Trade. Estimated damages run up to 100000 dollars with a projected short wheat stock of 5,000,000 bushels. A separate case reports Pete Traddox Henry Foenick and John Allen charged in the murder of Sam Gordon receiving twenty one years each.
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