13 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1894
Page
1
In a Washington Street tunnel collision two Madison Street and Milwaukee Avenue cable trains crashed killing two and injuring fourteen. Flames broke out as passengers escaped amid panic. grip car operator Moran failed to stop the runaway cars.
The London Globe publishes a British resident in China predicting a near tragedy as tensions rise with the mandarins and masses. He warns foreigners could be massacred if ministers stay after Tienda or Tien Tsin port ice closes, noting many soldiers belong to secret societies ready to act at the first opportunity.
Senator Voorhees told a close confidant he does not expect to return to law after his current term ends. He has little hope of re election and intends to join the tire field, believing it a more congenial and pleasant line of work.
A farmer’s children were playing with a pistol when an 18 year old boy held it for his sister a 16 year old girl asked for it and the gun discharged fatally wounding her instantly in Flintatone Maryland. Separate notes report a diamond robbery in Cleveland at the residence of 8 T Everett with about $2000 in diamonds stolen plus an unknown amount of money.
Report notes a concurrent resolution passed by the previous Indiana Legislature urging the governor to support a ship canal linking Lake Michigan with the Wabash River. The context includes discussion of regional transportation and potential improvements to inland navigation.
Zeb Ward Bill Bryant William Hupp and Kid Muldoon among young Wichita toughs arrested for robbery with possible murder links. They assaulted and robbed Michael Kinny who may die. Parts of stolen money recovered. all suspects confess. Other cases include a Chicago body found in a packing box and a fatal prison escape gunfight at Wells Texas.
Commander Ballington Booth of the Salvation Army remains critically ill at his Lawndale home with the sick chamber dark and quiet and visitors barred. Bishop A G Haygood is dangerously ill in Oxford Georgia. Capt John Pridgeon, Detroit millionaire and vessel-owner, dies at 60. Obituaries note Mrs Andrew McReynolds of Grand Rapids and others in Jackson Mississippi Verona Wisconsin La Crosse Wisconsin Ann Arbor Michigan Virginia Dakota. Dr J H Browne ex medical director of the U S Navy dies in Washington at 63. Millionaire James Taylor, who traveled to Oregon by ox team in 1845, dies at Oak Wood California.
The Controller of the Currency named John L Cox as receiver of the First National Bank at Johnson City Tennessee. Washington politics disrupted Capitol calm as White House urged Democrats to pass currency reform and other measures. President Cleveland threatened a special session to enable Republican legislation. Vilas pushed the special session from the White House with instructions to focus on speculation. The news reached the far end of the Capitol.
The Navy department accepted the cruiser Minneapolis and ordered payment of 414600 as the premium she earned. The endorsement by Catchings and Speaker Crisp's partner was cited as lending authority, with Warner Cochrane Tracy and others in the President's inner circle backing the recital of the pointer's authenticity.
The article notes the death of Ferdinand de Lesseps, highlights his career from consul at Alexandria to building the Suez Canal, and recounts his honors. It also touches on Panama dealings, legal cases, international affairs, weather, and other contemporary notes such as Oxford’s death, Cuban and Armenian issues, and political moves in New York.
Reports from Mexico to Kansas City reveal war fund pledges and officers ready to serve in Cuba and Chihuahua. A Virginia era like wedding in a jail with Minnie Brown and William Huke links robbery charges to a surprising license. The Hirshfield case validates a Chicago marriage from 1808. A schooner Mary B Baird runs aground near Nepeague lifesaving station, crew missing. Clergy moves include Rev Newell Hillin joining Central Church Chicago.
Despite Hawmeyer’s statements about the sugar trust dividends remain steady. Pinte glass makers in Wittesburg move toward a pool. Four hundred Philadelphia cloakmakers at Strawbridge & Clothier strike over a wage cut from 75 cents to 50 cents and 1 dollar to 75 cents.
Chicago and other hubs report mixed cattle hog and sheep prices with No 2 red wheat quotes and corn notes. Regional figures from St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Buffalo Milwaukee New York reflect shifting demand and parcel prizes across commodities.
The current session will likely feature currency debates with free silver efforts by Western and Southern factions. The income tax and tariff issues loom, with funds appropriated for tax administration, and bills on free coinage of silver and import duties. The Senate and House discuss foreign policy, Shiloh National Park, and local matters, with tributes planned for Marcus B. Lisle.
Telegraph notices report Bishop Haygood near death at Oxford Georgia and a large New York City art student building partially burned. Incendiaries fail to burn Hotel Granville in Granville Ohio as Minots Central plans direct Louisville service. Twenty Armenian refugees reach Athens with massacre details. Jim Morrison reportedly killed by Bessemer police chief. Coal operators in Pittsburgh district claim mining rate cuts. Hungarian cabinet defeated prompting press on theater reform. Chicago commission men seek end to refrigerator system. A 13 year old Jobin Shire of Muncie burned at Indiana Iron Works. Detroit passes Back-Everett rapid transit ordinance. Valparaiso Indiana sues ex treasurer Schwarzkopf and bonds rivals for 20000.
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