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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
The column reviews the week’s events with quick notes and brief highlights. It mentions notable people and organizations shaping local affairs in a compact roundup.
Cabinet acts to implement the alien labor law in Manitoba Northwest Territories and British Columbia appointing agents in Winnipeg Lethbridge and Rossland to bar American contractors and direct proceeds to Canadian workers amid crow’s nest pass project concerns. Steamer Dorie arrives with Yokohama updates and notes Chinese deaths over theft allegations near Tianjin to protect new French Catholic cathedral foundations.
William W. Kennedy, sentenced for life in a 12 year old kallice case in Greensburg, was paroled by the Governor after a conference with Gov. Mount. Kennedy maintained innocence. Kennedy’s sister had supported the lengthy legal fight and the parole followed a pardon-like process.
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The wheat growers of Rentads met in Lexiggien to discuss cooperation for the current crop. They adopted a resolution to form county organizations and a large state body for mutual protection of growers.
A terrible mile Way accident in Copenhagen area occurred when the press from Belsingoer crashed into a passenger train at the station. Forty killed and sixty injured, most victims from the artisan class. A relief ambulance train was sent to the scene.
A scrambled report describes a test of a new rifle named amttle by Captain Cer of the Bersagierth unit. Righty Shote a Minute notes allow a minute between shots and firing without lowering the weapon from the shoulder. Government tests proceed with the weapon under development.
A Seattle report notes large daily fortunes from waves and markets. It highlights a local figure named Carron Alaskan who discusses a budget and values around seven million dollars in overall opportunities.
Urbana man Asperal claims ZV Lewis, a noted bond forger, pleaded guilty and drew eight years in the Penitentiary. The fraudulent bond operations are said to total 250000 dollars.
Jol Martin and Virgil Belcher met on the main road near Hadley Kentucky and after a brief exchange drew knives and fought. Both men were seriously wounded and later apprehended by authorities.
A meat train on the Chicago and North Western Railway derailed eight cars near Boone Iowa. Several tramps were killed with early reports listing at least one confirmed death and multiple injuries. The incident prompted emergency response and investigation into the derailment and track conditions.
Heavy rains drenched Minnesota Tuesday night raising flood fears. Rivers and small streams overflowed, damaging bridges and crops along the Mississippi, Kettle River, and Platte River with St Paul and Stillwater wells hit hard. Logs jammed at Stillwater and Pine City dams failed as floods mounted across Morrison County.
The report catalogs pension rulings by Assistant Secretary Webster Travis, including age-based minimums and conditions for withholding payments. It also describes Secretary Wilson in London approving butter imports for New York, detailing foreign samples and pricing, and notes a summer resort tragedy and labor strike near Pittsburg, plus Chicago financier Henry Cummings’ death and estate.
Bun & Co reports reduced crop promise in the country with demand for American cereals rising. Heat in the Northwest fuels fears as exports of corn edge higher. Wheat yield estimates hinge on continued favorable weather and large harvests outlook. U S failures drop to 206 this week, Canada shows no failures versus last year.
Twenty five Chicago passengers on the steamer Macatawa faced a sudden squall near Lake Michigan. Captain Landreth rallied crew to rescue panicked travelers as darkness fell, with passengers dragged indoors and revived after the perilous ordeal.
Berlin dispatch reports a severe hail storm lasting hours in Wartemberg and surrounding regions. Weather caused cattle losses, fatalities, and widespread injuries while workers paused as heat records toppled in Clinton Indiana and Kokomo. John Reynolds, longtime publisher, dies in Indianapolis. Louis Arcata arrested for street begging with S200 found, and farmers seek labor amid wheat shortages.
The Senate approved the amended tariff bill by 38 to 25 with a near six o’clock tally of 28 to pass shortly before 6. The chamber was crowded as Speaker Reed and House members observed. Key voting pairs included Aldrich–Murphy and Chandler–McLaurin with party lines evident among Republicans, Democrats, and silver factions.
Reports say 500 people at a Fourth of July picnic in Wappingers Falls New York were poisoned by ham cooked in a copper bottom kettle. About 300 suffered severe symptoms but no deaths were recorded. The meat was found extensively contaminated and could have been fatal if consumed in larger quantities.
Chicago to New York markets show cattle shipping and hog price ranges, with wheat No 2 red and corn No 2 figures across regions. Prices for butter eggs oats rye and butter creamery appear with scattered cents per unit, highlighting regional variance and market activity.
The tariff bill passed the Senate by a 39 to 28 tally after a long debate. Final tally showed 35 Republicans, 2 silver Republicans, and 1 Democrat with the affirmative, while 25 Democrats, 2 Populists, 1 silver Republican supported the negative. House conference to follow.
J A R Molson a Montreal banker donates 155000 to Canadian children. The Crown Princess of Sweden has begun bicycle riding for health and already finds it beneficial. The French ambassador to Great Britain earns about 60000 yearly in a wool trade context.
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