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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
2
A roundup of violence accidents and fatalities detailing police responses and emergency outcomes across multiple incidents. Reports highlight casualties investigations and ongoing inquiries, noting victims and involved agencies without graphic detail.
An Anchor report from St Joseph Missouri summarizes local dangers and shortages. Roads face a car famine with traffic at capacity while officials plan for increased enforcement. The Martington Company restricts coal stalls and farmers brace for firm grain prices amid market tensions.
Three masked men entered the Tunestile Bank at Pineville at 1 am. They forced the cashier to open the vault and took about $4 in silver. A pursuing posse exchanged shots, but the robbers escaped north four miles from Pineville. One suspect was described as dark, short, Indian-like. Authorities believe they are state members of a known group.
An express passenger train southbound on the Santa Fe line was held up between here and a nearby stop. Conductor Beers and fireman Raat reported the incident as robbers fled with dynamite charges and sealed packages. No casualties or arrests reported.
A late report describes a significant disaster in Jelbeo where a jamnpe overturnedo gamble room caused fires and strong winds to sweep Mean street. Four people were injured and several storefronts and residences sustained damage in the周 area.
An unclear report describes someone named at a Lafayette Avenue address in St Louis and references a disorderly matter with a collector and a recovery of dust and dirty clothing. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable sections.
A garbled OCR passage describes an aged man Uvreg fleeing west of Phiehsville after a struggle. Fidebarget and others were involved, with items dropped during the escape. The text is severely unclear and fragmented, obscuring key names, dates, and actions.
A fire incident in Kenton ends fatally for a woman described as in distress. She reportedly doused herself with oil and set her clothing alight, running through the streets before succumbing to injuries. Investigators are assessing the scene.
Rotisan Park and Robicon Park in Fort Wayne draw attention with featured displays and activities. Fort Wayne venues host events introducing visitors to new projects and community offerings through guided demonstrations and park programming.
A 21 year old Princeton Indiana man Thomas C Laswell and an unknown companion from Philadelphia were drowned at Atlantic City New Jersey. A government works locomotive on Tybee Island near Savannah Georgia fell through a trestle killing several people.
The Indiana State prison inmate Baney says he was with Whitney and Van Tassal the night Rev. Hinshaw’s wife was murdered in Belleville. He describes furniture positions and fight details while visiting the scene, fueling belief he seeks notoriety or release.Authorities doubt his story and keep the murder case unresolved.
Fragmented reports describe threats of Armenian massacres and a Turkish government shake up as placards call for systemic change in Constantinople. Military officers receive orders to curb dissent while strikes and clashes erupt at Plum Creek Mines and surrounding towns, drawing in sheriffs deputies and crowd confrontations.
Mary Werner of Yreka is identified as Waldron and seeks recognition as superior count elder. A veteran, Petri, is reported dead, while Mor Circago’s wife is noted with fewer saloons and a year of activity. Prospectors near Dawson City discuss bank plans as Yukon questions move forward.
San Francisco reports a dip in Klondyke interest after alarming dispatches, yet many still plan the Chilkoot and St Michael Yukon routes. Promoters push earlier departures but steamship offices note ticket inquiries are waning.
A duel between Prince Penri of Or leans and the Count of Turin erupted after a political dispute. Both combatants were injured, with the Prince severely contaced and the Count slightly wounded. The incident occurred Sunday morning in the Bois des Mattehiais near Claris, amid tensions following a recent Abyssir campaign. Local spectators described the scene with shock and horror.
Merchants in cities report strong buying in general staples and crops as farmers anticipate good yields. The weekly review notes rising bank activity and trade patterns, with expectations of wheat shipments and renewed demand for livestock and wool as the season progresses.
Old Alaska prospectors fear famine as 1500 rush the Dyea and Skaguay trails toward Klondike. Reports say Skaguay route opens to the lakes. freight rates soar to 20 cents per pound due to horse shortages.
Chicago and New York markets show varied results for futures and spot pricing. Cattle hogs and sheep range in a broad band while grains and dairy register fluctuating quotes across No. 2 and standard grades.
Sheriff Lowry imposes martial law in Plum, Patton and Wilkins townships to stop striker marches at three New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company mines. Deputies will patrol roads, require passes, and arrest violators. About 700 workers camped near Phun Creek with more arriving from Belle Vernon and Sandy Creek.
Havana dispatch reports Captain General Weyler has sent his resignation to Madrid. The move follows assassination of Canovas and Spanish reverses in Cuba. Weyler, famed as the butcher, faced mounting failures and harsh methods in the campaign, leaving the task to a successor.
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