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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1893
Page
1
Indianapolis reports a looming general strike as Pennsylvania Railroad discharges workers. Observers say railroads prepare to meet an emergency and labor groups discuss a strike planned for the World's Fair opening. Discourse notes officials avoid quotes while employees privately endorse action.
Reports from Butaritari in the Gilbert Islands recount a protest to Washington over the seizure of the islands by Britain during ongoing US negotiations. King Teburiemo requests US protection or annexation, while Captain Davis of the British Navy faces accusations of arbitrary conduct and insults to Americans.
President Harrison nominates Judge Rowell E Jackson of Tennessee for the Supreme Court vacancy. The selection surprises Democrats who expected a Republican. Jackson, a Nashville native born April 8, 1832, has a long record in state and federal service and was a former senator and U S circuit judge appointed by Cleveland.
The patent office reports 2590 models for the World’s Columbian Exposition and urges 225000 for a patent digest. It notes improved efficiency under classified service rules and records last year’s net receipts of 174502.50. Treasury balance Jan 1 1892 reached 4179910.26 with 21497 US patents and 2051 to foreigners issued.
A Groton Connecticut farmhouse episode links a 30 year old smallpox recovery to a recent outbreak after old wall paper was stripped. Doctors say dormant germs in the walls infected Chester family members including a 10 year old daughter, with no other exposure found. Fourteen men hurt in Worcester foundry explosion. night watchman Patrick H. Judge died.
Both houses passed a measure repealing Edwards compulsory education law by large majorities. The repeal awaits Senate approval of Goodall bill or Battling Bill in the House before final effect.
Ira N. Terrill ex Speaker of the Oklahoma Legislature was sentenced to prison for life for the murder of George Embree in Guthrie after Embree testified against him in a land dispute. Terrill reportedly delivered an anarchistic tirade after sentencing before being removed from the courtroom.
The Two Sticks-led group of the Oglala Sioux attacked four cowboys near Pine Ridge Agency. Indian police pursued the killers to No Water's camp, Two Sticks and his son wounded, White-Face-Norse and another renegade killed. Young-Man-Afraid of-His-Horses helped avert a broader clash, keeping peace as the area remains tense.
A major blaze on St James Street Montreal caused losses over 300000 with about 175000 insured. Firemen faced freezing and injuries from falling beams. McLeod Company Bank Block Glencoe and Court House burned for about 24000. Ponca Nebraska Ponce mill and elevator burned to ground with 15 carloads of flour and 20000 bushels lost, total around 425000, fully insured.
Reports state a two day riot in Bogota caused about one hundred deaths and five hundred injuries amid censorship and siege conditions. The unrest stems from La Cristina publication by J Tgnaeto Gutierres, a local college professor, stirring labor classes. Officials warn quiet has been restored yet strict press controls remain in place.
Mayor Cate has paid a $500 reward to those who captured the body of Henry Smith in Paris Texas. Officials warn of possible violence only if Governor Mogg pursues prosecutions. A DeKalb Texas telegram warns against C Billing of Lowell Mass seen praising mob violence.
A deputation of native and European merchants met Lord Lansdowne to demand immediate mint closure for free coinage after the failed Bretton Woods style talks on bimetallic standards. The Viceroy noted the Indian Currency Association’s push and urged opponents to present a counter proposal. A shift from silver to gold would hurt India while aiding other nations.
Three sailors of the Norwegian ship Thekla, from Philadelphia, were arrested in Hamburg for murder after starving on a wrecked vessel. They confessed to killing and eating a crewman to stave off starvation. The men, now said to be insane from suffering, face trial though no cannibalism law exists.
The Indiana Senate approved a bill placing appointive power for trustees of benevolent institutions under the Governor and extended Governor control to Metropolitan Police Commissioners in cities where the law operates. The House debated a non-union labor bill and saw a veto by Governor Matthews on a measure affecting court cases involving legislators.
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