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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
2
A sweeping dispatch from the wire service surveys foreign affairs and home happenings of note. It highlights intelligence gathered from quarter-yearly reports across diverse regions, reflecting global events and notable developments.
Havana reacts with mixed emotion as Madrid dispatch reports the death of Antonio Maceo, second in command of the rebel army and son of Maximo Gomez. Official circles respond cautiously while loyalists hail a potential blow to the rebellion. Rebel sympathizers waver between despair and doubt about the report.
A wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line at Sedamsville between the Aurora accommodation and the officers' inspection train left three dead and several injured. The deceased are John Price and Herner Dixon firemen and Lr. L. Zippernick civil engineer. Among the injured are George F. Randolph Fred Moore Tom Jones and Charles E L Whiting. The accident reportedly arose from a misunderstanding of orders to Conductor Eawick of the special train.
The Court of Appeals affirms the death sentence for Scott Jackson in Covington for the Pearl Bryan murder. The Governor will set the execution date. Justice Hazele... prepared the decision. The ruling follows an appeal from Campbell County Circuit Court, with expectations it may influence Alonzo Walling's pending appeal.
Information from London reports Mr. Bayard has declined the gift proposed in recognition of his work for peace between the United States and England. He thanks the London Daily Telegraph and supporters but says his ambassadorial position prevents accepting any testimonial.
The article describes a push to organize a Cuban insurgent company in Todiana and Terre Haute, with promoters claiming the group could reach 100 members. It notes potential secret departure if not stopped by government action and mentions Spanish forces killing five pacificos after being accused of aiding Cubans.
The Chaney Glass Company tank fires near Bridgeport New Jersey are under control and about one hundred men will be employed in the ongoing work, highlighting recovery efforts and job creation following the blaze.
Washington dispatch says the battleship Texas is a structural failure and unfit for service. Known as the old coffin she remains docked at Brooklyn while the Navy contemplates abandoning her after costly construction based on an English designer’s misleading plans.
United States Consul Tingley in Brunswick predicts a large German bicycle market next year. He urges American manufacturers to start plans now as Germany will open its campaign early next spring. He notes German wheels are heavy and cheap, while American wheels are misrepresented by German merchants.
A severe blaze in Ottawa Ontario destroyed Turner's feed energy establishment on Sparks street and spread to MacIowad Bros furnishing store GM Houlbrooke clothier and others. Scottish Kite Hall and Masonic Hall were gutted as the fire reached C Ross & Co large dry goods house. Total loss estimated around 400000.
An elderly Flemington man, George F Hann, reports severe phantom pain in his amputated arm after a railroad accident nearly two years ago. He describes sensations of the missing limb and a belief that his buried arm was exhumed and cremated, with medical efforts failing to relieve the distress.
Reports from Havana describe heavy fighting near Guanabayor and surrounding suburbs as Spanish and insurgent forces clash within ten miles of the city. Volunteers rush to the front amid rising casualties and censorship while Weyler's position is deemed perilous with retreat narrowly possible.
National commission reports ongoing investigation by the Fish Commission into Florida fish conditions. It seeks a marine station on the Florida coast to culture sponges and propagate food fishes. The study favors an experimental station and urges green turtle conservation measures.
Governor Matthews of Indiana reports letters from Cerna consuls in American cities asking about cattle disease controls. He notes uniform questions and suspects German government aims to gauge export potential if data justify steps against beef exports.
Miss Zora Patterson of Shelbyville gave a man quinine by mistake in a fatal dose intended for a cold. Willis, engaged to Miss Veracan, fell ill and later died after receiving multiple capsules. Authorities report the incident as a possible fatal prank with defenses and medical responses under scrutiny.
The article reports Mr Bayard declining a gift as part of efforts to ease U S Britain tensions. It notes reactions from the London Daily Telegraph and the Attalla publications. A separate item describes a street confrontation in Attala with a woman tasting wine and a whip used in a staged incident.
In Kansas City Missouri the probate court held a novel trial over Mrs Rebecca Th Haat of Connecticut for insanity. The case relied on depositions only. A 1773 abridged Church of England prayer book edited by Benjamin Franklin, shot as a remarkable exhibit, sold at auction for 1250 dollars in Howton, claimed to be the sole existing copy.
Italian Consul at Zanzibar Senor Cecchi and eight officers killed by Somalis near Magadoxo on the Somali coast. Seventy Askaris accompanied the party. thirty more Italians died. A rescue detachment reached late, recovering twenty six bodies and capturing several Somali assailants.
The President issues a proclamation suspending after January next the act that relieves German ships of tonnage dues in American ports. It cites German port privileges denied to American vessels and sets a sliding scale of 6 to 30 cents per ton for German ships entering U S ports starting January 3.
Wholesale growers from Missouri Kansas Kentucky Illinois Iowa and Nebraska meeting in St Louis with state associations demand higher transport rates on sugar from New Orleans to their territories. They propose using New Orleans to New York and other Eastern points as the benchmark for adjustments.
Survey of contracts shows vessels totaling about 29650 shillings ordered for Great Lakes use. Seven steamers and nine barges will be built with a draft of sixteen feet and capacity over 61000 tons. Foreclosure case names Mrs Leass and Mrs Lenses home in Kan sheriffs office pursues $1400 in costs.
The listing shows bid ranges for hogs and grains across multiple markets including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, St. Louis, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye barley and dairy items with regional variations and unit prices per bushel or pound.
The article argues most diseases stem from tainted blood and cites scrofula and rheumatism as outcomes of inherited impurities. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, strengthens vitality, and has a strong cure record, recommending it as the premier blood purifier.
The article notes Humboldt concluded the average land elevation of North America is 748 feet above sea level. This figure serves as a benchmark in early geographic measurements and reflects 19th century surveying methods.
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed nasal mucous surfaces and Eustachian tube blockage can be cured only by internal remedies. It promises $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hull's Catarrh Cure and notes price 75 cents, sold by druggists.
Rail ads describe The California Limited from Chicago to Los Angeles in 72 hours and to San Diego in 76 hours with through Pullman sleepers and dining cars. The Overland Limited runs in three days via the Union Pacific North Western line with deluxe double drawing-room and tourist sleeping cars and Thursday excursions. Also promotes pamphlets, agents, and a separate Alaska freight note.
The Wabash Railroad with A S F and S F will start a sleeping car service between St. Louis and Los Angeles departing Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 15 p m. Arrivals in Los Angeles are Saturdays and Tuesdays at 6 05 p m. Details from Wabash Ticket Agent or C S Crane. Also offers nickel plate travel at 3 cents per mile and various excursion tickets.
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