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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
2
A condensed chronicle reports Cuba's crisis with Spain’s soldiers and insurgents clashing as disease and desertion weaken the expedition. Also covered are a Pan Handle train wreck near Newcomerstown with injuries and a Columbus hotel murder case involving Elizabeth Williams who killed her two children and herself.
A telegraphic report from a Chinese source notes harsh weather troop illness and river floods impede ongoing fighting and complicate peace talks. It says Japan seeks Manchuria cession and a 700 million yen indemnity with Pekin occupation until funds are paid, potentially delaying peace. A separate Goshen Indiana case describes Jay Kehbries, 28, shot and cremated after attempting reconciliation. his body burned and fence ignited in the blaze.
Frank Thorne a poll watcher was shot twice and killed in an election riot in St. Louis. Frank Day was arrested and jailed after a mob pursuit. Thorne died while performing his duty guarding against illegal voting as shots fired over twenty times.
In Palmyra New Jersey Madeline Huff age five died of catarhal pneumonia after an inquest found neglect by her parents. The father a Christian Scientist refused medical aid and had associates conduct prayer services during the child’s illness. Coroner held both parents for court on cruelty charges. Muir described as a wealthy paper dealer.
In a runaway near South Bend Indiana two children of James Hicks were trampled to death. Hicks and his wife were thrown from the wagon with serious injuries. The horses were frightened by a passing train and the driver lost control. Hicks tried to save his children.
Chicago elected the entire Republican ticket except a few aldermen. George B. Swift is expected to win the mayoralty with a 40000 plurality. The city voted about 45000 in favor of adopting civil service rules for city government operations and the wary department.
A Lima Ohio family faced a fatal gas incident when a coal gas failure left Thomas Latham and his children unresponsive. Rescue teams reported no recovery for the afflicted children while the father survived.
Anton C Hesing, longtime editor and president of the Illinois Staats-Zeitung Company, died of paralysis Sunday at age 72 in Chicago. His death followed intense reaction to the City Council’s Commercial Heat and Power ordinance, which he condemned in a final unsigned editorial urging action to defend citizens rights. The manuscript was found in his room.
Reports claim New York Central capitalists seek to purchase water power on the Black River between Carthage and Dexter to generate electricity for Vanderbilt motive power in Northern New York. A grand four wire overhead trolley system may connect Niagara Falls and Wadlington on the St. Lawrence, potentially transforming regional business.
The Dun and Co weekly review notes improvement in rail earnings bank clearings and industrial signs while stocks cotton and wheat are still called shadow strengths. Beef markets rise as wholesale and retail prices jump Philadelphia shipments fall and chuck roasts rib roasts and sirloin steaks gain. Chicago council turmoil follows failed passage of several ordinances amid alleged behind the scenes influence.
The Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously adopted a Judiciary Committee report holding Minneapolis cannot convey legal title to Loring Park to the State and that the Legislature lacks authority to grant such power. The May resolution to donate the park was sent back to Minneapolis officials.
An actor John Higelow killed Amy Thill and himself in New York. Harmony Maryland schoolgirl Mamie Dean was found with her throat cut. Miner Enoch J. Fabian and Frank Herrick died in a 1909 shooting feud near Florence Colorado. Merrick and John H Wild died by self harm in unrelated incidents.
An officershot suicide at a police station followed by a witness on the scene. A body found in an abandoned well near Parsons Kansas is believed to be James Lykens of Butte Montana. Cora Smith once of Des Moines now in Omaha confesses to aiding in her father Mike Smith’s murder for life insurance. Authorities recount prior attempted murder by shooting and later poisoning. Mrs Smith convicted of murder and jailed for life. insurance denied. Martin Adams convicted of murder in Cincinnati. Wainwrights brewery malt house collapses in Pittsburg. grain weight caused the fall. many escape but pedestrians may be crushed.
The fire swept Minot North Dakota destroying Phoenis Christensen’s home and five children perished. Cana setaga lost the entire business district and 30 homes. Wyckoff Minnesota burned its town hall bank and stores, with $100000 loss. Northport Louisiana fire killed a mother and child. St Augustine Florida burned 45 residences and stores leaving 100 families homeless.
Ex congressman Bland plans arrival in Denver April 20 after grip illness and will lecture in twenty five or more Colorado towns. Obituaries note James KellAN Confederate spy and others including Prof James F. Oliver of Cornell and Eliza beth Hershey aged 84. Engagement announced in Ottawa for Hon A J Majoribank to Miss Myssie Brown of Nashville.
Sir Edward Dicey reading notes from the Foreign Secretary warned that a French advance into Upper Nile Valley territory under British protection would be unfriendly. The cabinet position calls for tougher terms after two years of concessions. Reports from Tokyo note Japan's unconditional armistice and from Hong Kong Tao Wan bombardment.
News from Washington confirms an unconditional armistice declared by the Japanese Emperor. China offered peace terms and Japan’s plenipotentiaries accepted. The act followed the unexpected assassination attempt on Li Hung Chang, with armistice to stand until peace talks conclude. Captain Philo Norton McGiffin, former Chen Yuen commander, has sent word from Egypt via Peoria relatives.
The Maine schooner Issac K. Stetson reached Boston from Brazil and Cuba carrying sugar. In St. Catharines Brazil, crew members were attacked by Brazilian soldiers. two died, two others injured, one severely. The incident followed a confrontation with local girls near the soldiers.
The case centers on $800 dividends per $100 par stock of Alaska Commercial Company paid over five years. Wassermann says a 400 share transfer to Sloss was a lease renewal aid whereas Sloss calls it an outright sale. The San Francisco financial scene reacts to vast profits and sweeping disclosures. The Victoria Hotel in New York faces $80,000 in liabilities as an assignee takes control. Weakly & Bros. Nashville creditors owe about $48,000 though assets total $55,000. Canadian wood industries attract nearly $100 million in investment with $30 million in wages and $110 million in annual output.
A dense price ledger lists cattle hogs and sheep values across Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Buffalo Milwaukee and New York, with No 2 red wheat ranging from 54 to 68 cents and corn near 40 to 50 cents. Listings include butter eggs oats rye and other staples with varying bids and grades.
Mrs V Curley recalls ten years of acute stomach trouble ending in near death. After doctors failed, she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite, strength, and sleep. Pills claim to restore blood and nerves. sold by druggists or $2.50 for six boxes by mail from Schenectady NY.
The German army emphasizes swimming and diving drills at military baths. Pioneers face compulsory training. all ranks may join for prizes and promotion. Divers wear worn uniforms and dummy gear while plunging from height and resurfacing to tow timber for bridges.
Market values for zoo animals listed with pounds figures. Giraffes top at £1200, hippopotamuses £800, rhinos £600, elephants £300 to £800, lions £160 to £240, lioness £200, tigers £200, grizzly £200, polar bears £160. Camels £70 to £80, ostriches £160, American buffalo £100, Rocky Mountain goat £100, panthers and leopards £50, hyenas and pumas £35.
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