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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented OCR text recounts unrest affecting Indians in Oklahoma and scattered events across prisons, fires, and legal actions. It mentions homeless families, stolen valuables, a Kentucky prisoner escape, a novelist on the run, and various unrelated notes from different locales.
The Agricultural Department prepares a comprehensive report on truck farming and its transportation impacts. The document outlines the report’s scope including agricultural growth, shipping methods, and the role of warehousing nationwide. It highlights the expansion from past years and notes regional variations in production and distribution.
A Kansas City dispatch claims Daniel W. Martin of Guthrie Oklahoma met the Vigilance Committee that pursued and executed the Bender family in Verdigris. Martin and others were said to be shot near the graves already dug for the victims.
A six crew excursion train on the Lake Erie & Western rails jumped the track near Stillwell, causing injuries and alarm. Reports describe a rescue effort, with a wounded hunter found near Coburn and local residents aiding victims. The incident stirred Brown County and drew mobile response teams from nearby towns.
The passage lists numerous unclear names and actions with no clear narrative. It mentions a proprietor and various people in a scene with suspected legal or civic matters. No coherent events or outcomes are established.
A display features a dwarf canna with vivid leaves, Greeta Violeecala, and a new foliage canna Black Beauty with lush ark leaves. Also shown are Pancratium Toerttesium from the Amaryllus family, a blue white Nana Coerulea Stelata phlox, Marion Pelargonium, Fairy Passion Vine Paciflora Gracillis, Phrynium Varietum with variegated foliage, and a black leaved heliotrope with dark stems and bluish purple blooms.
Philadelphia reports a massive blast on Locust street near Tenth that wrecked five houses and killed ten to twenty or more. Over two dozen injured seriously, with at least thirty five people believed inside the block. Firemen and neighbors led rescues as debris burned.
Commandant Froneman son of a commandant allegedly shot a peace envoy named Morgendael. He was killed near Winburg after an exciting chase. Most important papers were found in his pockets. The British have captured a Boer convoy of TE wagons near Boshof.
Pittsburgh, Aug 4. President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association declares union members across United States Steel will be asked to join the strike. He asserts no peace talks will occur and that Shaffer has full power to mobilize the union, signaling a fight to a finish with the steel trust.
New York dispatch says Baden Powell denies mistreatment of Mrs Kruger and Mrs Steyn at Pretoria. He states Mrs Kruger received £2509 monthly from Britain plus free carriage and horses from President Kruger's departure to Europe until her death. Mrs Steyn allegedly got £100 monthly and carriage use, corroborated by a letter to a Scottish niece.
London August 4 The Mark Lane Express notes wheat harvests are underway with fine quality but yields in key counties averaging four quarters to the acre instead of five. Barley and oats show thin crops while potatoes meet average. Ireland promises its best yield since 1294.
Paris August 5. M Santos-Dumont Brazilian aeronaut failed to win the Levoue francs prize offered by D Deutsch Aero club. He launched from Park de Aerostation St Cloud toward the Eiffel tower but a guide rope snagged a tree. He escaped injury and ended the attempt about halfway to his goal after eight and a half minutes.
The Brooklyn bridge examination is ordered to determine rebuilding costs after recent structural breaks. Experts differ on what to include but agree excessive weight has stressed the span in recent years. In Maryland, William Maher, 70, died after mosquitos swarmed him in a swamp near Nanticoke.
In Tawpa Fla Aug 3 4 guards patrol many homes around Vora to deter incendiary threats linked to leaders of the anti Resistencia Strike. Rumors of arson circulate as cigar factories remain guarded and officials expect a crisis this week with no vigilante actions so far.
Dr Henry C Cowles of the University of Chicago leads a botanical and geological research party departing Chicago yesterday aboard the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line. The team includes Prof F O Grover Oberlin College J M Westgate Kansas agricultural college I B Meyers Chicago Institute W B McCallum Armour Institute H N Whitford University of Chicago and others.
Two Boers approached the British lines at Kroonstad with a flag of truce carrying a letter from former president Steyn. The exchange marks a notable gesture amid the Orange River Colony confrontations.
Danville reports C. J. Eckles local manager of the Central Union Telephone Co. arrested on a charge of embezzling 350 dollars. The complaint was filed by W. I. McEllen traveling auditor for the company.
Elmer Bristo ws of Franklin county Illinois died at St Mary's hospital after being accidentally shot Friday by a companion. The death occurred Saturday morning.
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association faces the next move in the Pittsburgh steel strike. Looming questions include a general walkout of Amalgamated workers and the financial impact on employers as negotiations to settle the dispute falter. Local merchants report revenue declines while departments consider layoffs if the strike extends.
The Lafayette lodge leader in Lawrenceville says no general strike will be ordered while steel directors push to open negotiations with strikers. An inside tip suggests the Amalgamated Association’s higher officials may influence talks in Dallas area weathered by rain. In Huntington Indiana a private bank in Andrews closed and the proprietor was arrested for forgery totaling 12 006.
Victoria based story reports Empress Frederick of Germany aged 85 died after a full day of wake at Cronberz. Emperor William and Crown Prince Frederick William rushed to the scene as soldiers guarded the castle. London and Emden officials noted postponement of harbor ceremonies and monument unveilings.
Twenty five Italian brickmakers were driven out of Roseville Ohio by striking workers on Sunday night. Beer bottles clubs bricks and other weapons were used and many received broken heads. Further trouble is anticipated in the town.
The secretary of the treasury announced yesterday a purchase of short-term bonds including nine thousand four hundred fours at 113.1204, seven hundred fives at 109.0143, and eight thousand six hundred threes at 108.4037 in Washington on August 6.
The piece notes the late Dowager Empress Frederick and her response to public attention during her husband’s illness. It mentions Berlin flags at half mast and hints at arrangements for Frederick’s interment while describing her dignity and resolve not to seek sympathy.
London Sage reports that no further effort is likely to pass the Rhine declaration bill in the Lords this session or the next. Prime Minister Salisbury noted Catholic peers’ remarks and said the government will not withdraw the Protestant succession security clause. Catholics regret the bill’s present form. Washington reports no confirmation of a Caracas cable claim of a battle between Venezuela government troops and Dr Gabrias’s forces.
The Norwegian steamer Vera struck rocks near Renew's in Newfoundland Friday night and broke apart Sunday night forward of her engines. The hull split into two pieces with the bottom destroyed. decks level with the water and all movable gear removed. The vessel is reported lifted considerably.
Vice President Roosevelt departed Colorado Springs for a three day coyote chase near Fountain accompanied by R. B. Stewart Alfred Cowles Lieut H K Devereaux John Goff and Joe Kenyon who will guide the expedition, continuing his hunting tour.
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