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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
1
Secretary of War Root told a Plattsburg AP correspondent that the war will be pursued with all possible energy. He said 60 000 troops would be ready for active service at the close of the rainy season and more would be sent if necessary to end the conflict.
The City of Poxing sailed for Hong Kong via Taeluhi and Yokohama carrying 321,440 pounds of shot the first Killd shipment to Japan. It also carried 147,000 pounds of pig lead and 84,758 pounds of sheet lead. Speculation suggests the goods may reach Aguinaldo and his forces in Manila.
Explosion destroys the Logansport and Wabass Valley Gas Company works in Wabash Indiana. Superintendent Courier and Assistant Edwards had just finished charging tanks when the blast occurred. Windows shattered across the plant. Courier uninjured and Edwards slightly hurt. Heavy losses reported.
The Governor of Indiana paroled James Baker for the killing of William Howell in Allen County and Josiah Wall for killing Mack in Allen County. Also paroled Michie Gilteoly, a disabled prisoner, from Troward County, with paroles approved by the Board of State Charities via the Prison Board.
Four Finnish workers on a ladder in the Quincy mine No Y shaft fell from a 200 foot level after the rung broke. One man was killed instantly, two others fatally injured, and a fourth sustained serious internal injuries but may recover. The incident occurred at a depth of about 41KW feet.
Cabled dispatch reports a three day typhoon near Manila delaying work on the day line Possitee. Many volunteer regiments to begin home as weather improves. Gen Corbin expects land operations to start after the storm along La Barnade Bay south shore, halted after the Los Banus capture.
A Berlin dispatch to the Daily Mail reports a meeting of prominent Hebrews discussing America's proposal to purchase the Mediterranean island of Cyprus for Jewish colonies. The report notes initial support and ongoing discussion before formal action.
Authorities report the deaths of Charles McKenzie a Marblehead Kentucky resident and an unnamed man after a quarrel at Red River Powell County. Both men were fatally wounded and died shortly after the altercation. McKenzie had relatives in the county.
Jam Nite, sole surviving Dalton gang member, was convicted of murder in Henderson Texas related to the Longview bank robbery in Isis and received a life sentence in the state penitentiary.
In Cal.. a mill sawyer Henry Brown shot his wife and killed himself. Their bodies were found together in the home’s round room. Mrs Brown had separated from him a year earlier.
Maryland Democrats nominate John Walter Smith for governor. Major fires destroy the Glens Falls Portland Cement works and North Jersey Railway power house with heavy losses. Notable deaths include Joseph Alford Smith and Charles Autenrieth. A Brooklyn bridge jump injures a man. a Florida hurricane damages Elizabeth and Carrabelle. A trolley accident on Peck's Hill kills 35. Bar Harbor ferry slip disaster drowns 20. Other items report a Westmoreland coal land purchase, aluminum penny advocacy, and cadet religious tensions at West Point.
Gen Nelson Cole dies in St. Louis. Toledo contracts for city gas plant at 270000 dollars. Gov Shaw renominated in Des Moines. Farmer Henry Dodson killed by lightning in Ohio. Minn Secretary Berg and Mrs Daly die in St Paul. Heidelberg president declined in Wittin Ohio. Clyde Jones captured after abducting Nellie Berger near Seymour. Little Rock plant destroyed by fire losses around 75000. Gas stove explosion in Dell Rapids fatally burns Amanda Cochrane and daughter Hawley. Cleveland jealousy case ends in spousal murder. Missouri eighth district nominates Vas Hall for Congress. Senate Chaplain Milburn struck at Lincoln. Populist eighth district nominates W M Hale at Jefferson City. Cavannough and Wilson quarrel ends in Cavannough’s death. Sault Ste Marie freight record exceeds four million tons. Ardmore man shot by Fairman, who is jailed. Booneville judge nominated for Congress. Rioting in Cleveland escalates with nitroglycerin car explosion. Dr. C W Adams dies of chloral overdose. Lafayette resident Turpie dies by suicide. Deadwood ore strike yields 32 price. Kristensen arrested for counterfeiting in San Francisco. Wellsville dance hall collapse injures many. Kansens 1898 mineral products exceed seven million dollars. Mrs Catherine Wise of Cincinnati kills child and then herself. Pittsburgh towboat Advance struck by lightning. crew survives. Minto ND burned. losses over 100000. Cleveland Masonic gathering opens. Shriners meet. Poseyville Indiana looting by 50 tramps. Lima bank cellar searched for past robbery cash. David Connell shot at Cripple Creek depot. Fort Leavenworth prisoners attacked. leader Jack Holly killed amid escape.
Reports list Frank Naska hanged in St John Louisiana for a triple murder, Alexander Hill hanged in Centerville Alabama for murdering Mrs State Hubbard, Beulah Sanders shot Hattie EU in Birmingham, Linwood Wirgins 17 killed his brother William in Gatesville, Jerry Fowler and son Joseph shot at Burrs Ferry Georgia, a riot at Fort McPherson Georgia injuring eight, Deputy Marshal J A Blair shot fatally in Morgan County Kentucky, Lo FY Lewis killed after his capture, two Hea captors of President Hea in San Domingo shot, Lovering robbed of 13000 in Ostend, Coaly abandoning China territorial aims, engagement announced in London between Lady Randolph Churchill and George Frederick Cornwall.
The report of a marriage to W. W. Astor was dismissed. Samoan commissioners sailed from Apia after signing an agreement abolishing the kingship and president and establishing an administrator with a three-member tripartite legislative council. George Averoff, the Greek benefactor of the Athens stadium restoration, died in Alexandria at seventy. Leon Bourgeois was decorated by Emperor Nicholas with the Order of St Alexander Nevsky for Hague talks.
A compiled item notes Robert Sendry Sr celebrated his hundredth birthday in Toronto, while other items report Wid Lavigne enlisting for service in the Philippines, Thomas Bain elected speaker in Canada, and Gen Ludlow suppressing a Cuban paper. It also covers war news from the Philippines, Yaqui battles, pardons denied, lumber price increases, copper finds near Dawson Alaska, and B&O surveying plans with related trade and wheat export figures.
Chicago cattle to prime 34 hogs and sheep grades. wheat No 2 red 30 to 34 cents. corn No 2 30 to 34. oats 20 cents. creamery butter 15 to 18 cents. eggs 12 to 14 cents. potatoes up to 40 cents per bushel. Indianapolis hogs 2.75 to 5.75. cattle 3.00 to 4.75. wheat 68 to 70 cents. corn 31 to 84 cents. St Louis cattle 3.50 to 8.00. hogs 3.00 to 5.00. wheat 68 to 70 cents. Detroit cattle 2.50 to 4.00. hogs 3.75 to 4.75. Toledo wheat 70 to 72 cents. Milwaukee oats 23 to 26 cents. New York cattle 3.25 to 6.00. hogs 3.00 to 5.00. butter 15 to 17 cents. eggs Western 15 to 16 cents.
The Dreyfus trial began at Rennes with Captain Alfred Dreyfus answering questions in a firm, clear voice. He declared his innocence repeatedly as prosecutors outlined the dossier and witnesses, while spectators filled the hall and the court adjourned after a brief secret session.
Col. Robert G. Tugersoll retires. Bessie Smith, age 2, of New Castle Pa, is noted. A local report mentions a fire or accident with matches. The article ends with the phrase Now dead.
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