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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
The former Beecher-Tilton case figure, 65, after seventeen years abroad in Paris, plans a homecoming lecture tour in the United States. Friends anticipate his arrival as a notable event, with observers noting his survivorship of a heroic era and keen intellect.
Lord Roberts dispatch from Belfast reports General Olivier captured after a three sided Boer assault on Windburg led by Bruce Hamilton. Olivier described as the moving Boers figure in the southeast Orange Free State. Three of Olivier’s sons were also captured in the attack.
The naphtha launch Lillian was struck by lightning three miles north of Quincy Illinois. An eleven man fishing party aboard included pilot Hugh Patten and deck hands Frank Schausten Clarence and Alva Meyers who were knocked unconscious. The bolt entered the pilot house and exited the stern causing minor damage. All except Patten are expected to recover. The injured were taken to their homes while the rest were frightened but unharmed.
A violent wind and rain storm described as cyclone like swept Sedalia Missouri causing heavy damage to business buildings and homes with roofs torn off and trees toppled. Two people were seriously injured as falling structures struck. Crops and roadside property suffered extensive losses across the surrounding countryside.
Armour and Co has secured a 6,000,000 pound order of beef on the hoof for czarist troops in China. It is the largest such order in Chicago meat trade history, with ships engaged across the Pacific. Six thousand fatted cattle will be shipped from San Francisco via Hawaii and Japan.
War Department officials believe land lines between Shanghai and Che Foo have been cut by Boxers. Last communication from Wen- Tain dated August 23. Interruption would delay messages several days as steamer routes Che Foo to Shanghai take about four days.
General Yamaguchi reports Chinese forces intent on retaking Pekin with 9 000 men and fifteen guns advancing from Shan Tung. The move aims to disrupt allied communications and threaten the defense around Pekin.
Mrs Henry Quaddy and three children drowned in the Wisconsin Kauke pau river while a large picnic party watched. Mr Quaddy and his daughter were saved after their skiff overturned.
The Yaqui Indians sue for peace amid continued fighting with Mexican troops in Sonora. About two thousand armed Yaqui refuse tribal negotiations, fearing annihilation. Castine Ordered To Amoy. The gunboat Castine under Commander Bowman is ordered to Amoy China to report on conditions. Castine currently at Shanghai.
A mob of twenty five Whitecaps visited the north tollgate of the Burlington pike near Logansport Indiana and blew it up with dynamite. The bared explosion sent walls outward and the roof into the air. Sentries protected the site and warned citizens away during the operation. Toll collection had stopped for three days and tollkeepers were removed. The county offers $212 per mile for the road, assessed at $1000 per mile.
A dynamite explosion wrecked Medina Ohio courthouse injuring janitor Henry Jones. At 8 10 a m a candle lit box ignited while Jones moved rubbish in a closet. The blast shattered windows and walls, destroying the brick structure and damaging furniture. The dynamite had been stored as evidence since 1805.
An electric car on the Cleveland and Chagrin Falls line jumped the track at a sharp curve near Chagrin Falls Ohio. Twelve passengers and the crew were cut and badly bruised with five seriously injured. A broken brake rod caused the wreck. The car struck a trolley pole and toppled saving further loss of life.
A Portland fund of 300 dollars aims to ransom Arthur Venville, the wounded apprentice from Lieut. Gillmore’s boat in Baler Luzon during April. He is missing and presumed held by Filipino forces.
The 6 year old daughter of J C Scott two miles west of Roper Kansas rescued her 18 month old sister from a ten foot cistern. The mother lowered the older girl who swam to reach them, a plank was used to help, and both children were saved after nearly an hour with help arriving.
Missouri farmer William Bates near Greenville says a well dressed book agent used hypnosis to induce him to sign two promissory notes for 500 each. He learned later the notes were sold by the swindler. The Florida Manufacturing Company files in Newark. Other items note salt trust fight, a divorce revealing a son's marriage, and a wedding of Ruth White's daughter.
The handcar jumped the track near Brooks Run leading to seven men tumbling into a creek forty feet below. Caleb Corbett died instantly and his father died two hours later from severe injuries.
Ellen Young Salting Newhouser and Albert J. Schwab, all of Philadelphia, drowned at Cape May Point while bathing. Schwab attempted to save the others, holding their unconscious bodies above water before vanishing as a rescue boat arrived. rescue efforts for the women failed after two hours.
Emma Thomas of Omanh ordered a duel between William James Wilson and George Ross after declaring the “better man wins my heart.” The men faced ten paces, fired multiple shots, and Emma instructed them to shoot low to maim. Wilson was arrested for shooting with intent to kill. Ross escaped.
Judge Cantrill ordered Caleb Powers moved to Louisville for safekeeping after learning that friends planned to rescue the convicted ex Secretary of State who was serving life for Goebel murder complicity. The measure aims to prevent an attempted escape at Georgetown.
Market summaries list cattle hogs sheep and grain values in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Notable figures include Chicago cattle 3.00 to 5.55, hogs 9.00 to 5.45, wheat No 2 red 4e to 5e, corn No 2 40c, butter 18c to 20c, eggs western 14c to 18c, and New York cattle 3.25 to 5.95 with hogs 3.00 to 0.00.
New York and Chicago reports show prices holding near lows with irregularities in iron and steel. Railroads post strong earnings, bank clearings indicate solid business, and equity markets partially rebound despite crop uncertainty and looming elections. Wheat in Chicago gains on foreign buying while Northwest drought and floods affect harvest quality and milling prospects. corn benefits from timely rain for moisture.
A failed arrest of Dr Mrs Charlotte Wright at Gilman Gil mop led to an all night clash with deputies. Two men died and two were fatally wounded while a bystander was shot and Mrs Wright wounded. The house burned as the crowd dispersed under guard at the City Hall amid lynching threats.
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