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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
1
A blast at a Colorado coal mine leaves over fifty miners dead with rescue efforts ongoing. Meanwhile reports say the murderers of Pearl Bryan will be transported to Kentucky. A terrible fatality also occurs at Mungen, Ohio, drawing wide attention.
In Hew Castle Colorado the Vulcan mine in Hog-back near New Castle was hit by a gas explosion and fire. About fifty to sixty workers were believed killed including foremen and Italian laborers. Rescue attempts were hampered by panic and dust as the mine burned and surface workers watched in horror. Pit boss James Harrison perished with the others.
In Crooksville Ohio Henry Boring elder citizen returned home from drinking with friends at about 2 am He attempted entry at a window Police say his son Howard aged about 18 and Mrs Boring were awakened A shot through the window killed the elder man The son later discovered the body and investigators found fatal forehead wounds with brains exposed
A morning blaze at a house occupied by John Ireland, his 15 year old daughter, and a four year old son led to the child’s death. oil suspected as a cause. Nearby shops also burned, totaling $8,000. Separately in Manolo Indiana, Elmer Sheets, 26, was found murdered beside a railway near Fort Wayne. Coroner and police investigated. no money found on Sheets.
In Mineral Ridge Mrs. Morris Einon, age 75 and severely paralyzed, was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire. Her husband, away from the house, returned to find her burned beyond recovery. The incident was reported as a Warren special.
Massaic Temple Theater in Fort Wayne Indiana presents Lost In New York March 8 and 9 with additional shows March 5 6 and 7 and March 9 Mrs Tom Thumb and March 14 ae friend likely a schedule note listing multiple performances and dates featuring local entertainment.
The Chicago Bible Society seeks funds to print Bibles locally to avoid New York bottlenecks, challenging New York’s control over imported editions and London printing. Also: Philadelphia man Donlan charged after pushing Edward Masterson to his death at a New Brunswick station. NY police begin crackdown on alcoholic candy sales to children.
News items report a mix of violent deaths and legal cases across Indiana Illinois Ohio Iowa and Nebraska. Notable events include a mob hanging in progress, a cave-in killing three workers in Milan Ohio, a murder confessed in Cincinnati connected to Pearl Bryan, and theft and arson allegations along with weather disruptions.
Reports detail a fatal murder and arson near Ennis, Texas, plus lynching of a alleged suspect in Montgomery, Alabama. A Dallas home invasion leaves a man fatally and a wife gravely injured. Texas grain exports reach 8 million bushels this season while a Dog Island rescue reveals cannibalism fears. Six survivors suffer extreme trauma after a Key West fishing boat wreck.
Washington reports that the House voted 215 to 0 to refuse concurrence with the Senate free silver amendment to the bond bill. The silver coinage proposal was defeated the previous day by 41 to 118. Congress marks a record-breaking day with significant votes likely shaping future legislation.
In a pivotal session at 4 o'clock the House, then in committee of the whole, rejected the Senate silver bill by 100 to 80. Simultaneously in the Senate Senator Morrill moved to take up the tariff bill halted by the House for a week to provide government revenue, but the motion failed 29 to 21.
Reports claim Argentina may start war with Chile in April. A Paris settlement ends French claims for 25000 dollars. Nicaragua restores civil law, ending martial law. Siberian trader warns that Nansen reached the North Pole and is returning. Egypt shows sympathy for British occupation. Lord Cromer denies evacuation. A major fire in Guayaquil destroys the cathedral and convent, billion in losses, and panicked residents. Managua attacked by insurgents. Havana troops respond as insurgents gain ground toward the capital.
A dense market summary lists cattle, hogs, sheep, and grain prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and other centers. Prices show wide ranges for livestock and grains with No 2 red wheat and No 2 yellow corn cited, along with butter eggs and oats figures.
In Troy New York a devastating fire at Stettheimer & Co shirt waist factory killed many women and girls and left at least twenty missing. A lighted match sparked oily rags starting a rapid blaze that trapped workers on the fifth and sixth floors. Firemen and police rescued a dozen survivors as others leaped from windows and an awning saved some, while officials warned of more deaths among the missing.
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