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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
2
Fire destroyed the livery and auction stables of Moses Fox & Son in Baltimore Missouri. Origin unknown, flames rapidly engulfed the building. Over 30 horses were housed. two animals were lost and twenty one mail cart horses plus carts were destroyed. Firemen and police faced narrow escapes during rescues. about fifty horses were saved.
Three men were shot dead and a boy fatally wounded during a riot among striking coal miners at Windber near Johnstown Pennsylvania. Eugene Delaney a mining engineer was taken to hospital in serious condition. Sheriff Begley summoned and Governor Pennypacker asked for troops. Several rioters injured. Most dead and injured are foreigners. names unavailable.
A Tokio special reports a violent southern Formosa quake with heavier destruction than the previous event. Datt Yo Raixshiko and Shinko were destroyed in the March 17 quake. Kaigi saw 2000 natives and seven Japanese killed. Estimated damage about 45 million dollars.
Band of Ladrones attacked the Malolos police headquarters on Luzon injuring and killing members of the native constabulary. Three constabulary men and one ladrone were killed. Manila sees it as a routine incident in efforts to establish order with a native constabulary amid frequent outlaw clashes.
Engineer John Grady of Louisville was killed when the Louisville and Nashville express wrecked at Verona Station Kentucky twenty six miles south of Cincinnati. Fireman Sp F B Dunnaway of Covington Kentucky was seriously injured. No passengers were hurt. The engine overturned and the express mail cars and smoker left the track.
Merchants and Farmers' Bank of Shreveport announces liquidation led by president A H Leonard. Bank assets total 687126 against liabilities 514128, surplus 173,000.
A Lawton dispatch reports Apache Chief Geronimo critically ill at his Fort Sill home with the tribe predicting only days left. In Connellsville police strike halts protection after council refused a $10 monthly raise. London Express notes Dr Le Grand Norton Denslow claims a cure for locomotor ataxia.
Uncertainty remains in the anthracite coal situation as operators and miners show willingness to arbitrate. The operators propose limiting issues to wages and postaward changes, while miners shift to a broader, modified plan with partial concessions toward peace.
Benjamin J. Greene and John I. Gaynor were convicted in Savannah of defrauding the U.S. government of 1.5 million dollars tied to harbor contracts. Each was fined 575,649 dollars and sentenced to four years in prison. Carter, a former engineer captain, had earlier been convicted in the case.
Mrs John A Logan protests overdressing of school children. Eight of every hundred joy s attend high schools. Hoxton board of education will study pension system for city teachers. Howard Edwards to become Rhode Island Agricultural College president. Supervisory districts in New Hampshire proven useful for rural school standards. Paul G Wooly to direct Siamese pathology lab. Cornell alumni hear Ex President White on women students and gymnasia.
Senate hears Bailey push non suspension of ICC orders pending Supreme Court review while House focuses on post office appropriation with broad debate. Tillman clashes over Seminole fund disbursement and Lodge backs lower export rates. Friday sees many private pension bills and a brief session ends with eulogies for Platt and journal corrections.
Panic during a Saturday night service at St. Ludmillo's Church Albany avenue and Twenty fourth street Chicago left three girls dead and many injured. A boyish prank caused a floor sink and candle upset sparking the fire scare and locked doors. Passages of aid by Sisters and priests helped spare more casualties.
Business conditions in Chicago exhibit grounded activity with improved weather boosting farm work lake navigation and construction. Easter sales good in retail with hat and fashion purchases. wholesale staple lines steady and heavy inland shipments. Manufacturing gains, new building, and iron and steel output rise while mercantile collections remain prompt.
Reported daily price ranges across major markets including Indianapolis Detroit St Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York with values for hogs cattle sheep and various grains. Notable figures include hogs 4.00 to 6.77, cattle 4.50 to 5.50, wheat No 2 around 80 cents to 90 cents, corn No 2 about 43 to 48 cents, oats around 30 to 84 cents.
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