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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
2
A weekly survey highlights notable crimes accidents fires and notable events from regions nationwide and abroad. It lists varied incidents and human interest items reflecting the era's social fabric and major happenings.
Three blasts rocked the California Powder Works in Santa Cruz killing seven and fatally wounding four. Officials cite the cotton plant as the primary cause and dismiss Spanish espionage theories. Fire now under control. government powder production unaffected.
Omaha special reports rumors of a Spanish war delaying the trans Mississippi exposition are unfounded. The project progresses toward June 1 opening with full readiness. West railroads push summer tourist business, seeking travelers who would otherwise go to Europe or ocean resorts.
John Ferguson, one of two robbers, was shot in the face by John Sehwartz from upstairs wine shop during a grocery store robbery in Lorain Ohio. Ferguson died hours after being hospitalized. His companion fled. identity unknown.
Reports to the New York Herald describe insurgent forces near Havana with Spanish fears of a land and sea assault. Insurgents concentrate within sixty miles of the city, attacking beyond Boca de Jaruco while blockading squads maneuver.
An unnamed War Department representative travels from an open boat with Cuban guides toward General Staten's camp on Cuba’s coast near Simlege to arrange landing United States troops in Masten Cuba, with Garcia covering the operation.
In Niles Michigan a runaway incident involving the team of Marvin Higsins led to a bus or wagon collision with occupants Mrs Robert Garrison Kayesh and Miss Jalie Drown. Mrs Carrison died from injuries and the other two suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash.
A lake side resort at Eagie Lake Wisconsin burned, killing Laura and Mrs Stem and her three children. The fire destroyed all adjacent cottages. the cause remains unknown and no other injuries are reported.
Riley Nox a 70 year old farmer of Coldwater Calloway County Kentucky shot his wife to death and then killed himself by slashing his throat. The crime is attributed to temporary insanity according to local report.
California again shaken as a second severe quake strikes the North California coast. Reports describe widespread damage and ongoing aftershocks while residents assess losses and officials urge caution.
A staged duel between two rivals representing Spain and America in Savannah Goa escalated, resulting in the death of the Spanish envoy. The American participant claimed ignorance of the weapon, while the Spanish representative died from injuries in the mock confrontation.
The Rome dispatch states authorities recognize coal as a strategic war material not contraband. The notice clarifies the powers will allow coal shipments for military and essential uses during wartime.
Governors nationwide respond to Secretary Al ger’s appeal for a 125000 man quota. The mobilization aims to fill the federal call with volunteers and state guard units mobilized for national service.
Four men were drowned in upper New York bay while deserting from the British ship Dunfermline after stealing a lifeboat. In Pittsburg La a boxing bout ended with Motorman Brooks dying from heart disease during the fight. A Boston gathering marked Patriot’s Day with church services, Daughters of the Revolution events, and tributes at Lexington, Concord, and Arlington. A commission was appointed to investigate immigrant exploitation claims in New York.
Reports describe robberies on the Santa Fe line near Mojave river, a San Francisco treasurer's embezzlement of funds, prairie fires in Rosebud territory destroying cattle, and court verdicts in Missouri. The items include a Wichita railway holdup, a bank depositor's case, a dispute leading to a deadly shooting in West Virginia, and family tragedies in Ky and Mo.
Washington report notes the House passed the army bill at the administration's request with no division and prompt action. Senator Edward C. Walthall of Mississippi is mentioned in the proceeding.
Aippi died in Washington D C. He had served in the United States Senate since March 12 1885 with only fourteen months out of office. The conferees of both houses agreed on the volunteer army bill and sent it to the President for signature. The Senate approved three defense measures including the sundry civil bill naval appropriation and a joint resolution to curb coal and other war materiel exports.
The dispatch reports a breaking revolution in Porto Rico with widespread rioting. Spain's Queen Regent opened the Cortes blaming the United States, while war mood grows in Spain. Nicaragua and Costa Rica near war as peace talks fail, with troops on the frontier and a proposed arbitration board to meet aboard the U S warship Alert.
A Vienna decree bans importing American fresh fruit and related packings where San Jose louse traces are found. Flour prices rise as war uncertainty affects markets. Chicago analyst Dr. Crewe reports Alaska gold finds on Monte Cresty island and describes shifting trade amid wartime conditions and reduced wheat shipments to southern ports.
Market reports detail cattle hogs sheep and wheat corn oats rye and butter prices across Chicago St Louis Cleveland Toledo Milwaukee New York Buffalo and more. It lists bid ranges by grade and quality for No 2 wheat corn and oats with varying regional quotes and delivery notes.
A long patriotic poem fragment recalling the Maine, Cuba Libre, Old Hickory Jackson, and Civil War veterans. It blends verses about war drums, calls to arms, and marching bands with references to Chickamauga, Florida campaigns, and the nation’s call to defend liberty.
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