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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
1
A digest of international and domestic items notes lews from foreign shores and domestic events, with pointer updates on labor, politics, and notable incidents. Reports cover fires, accidents, crimes, and broader political occurrences shaping daily life.
A Harrisburg special reports a Pennsylvania fast line wreck near Steelton after a misplaced switch in which two engineers died and a dozen were injured. A hundred sheep perished as cars burned and track was blocked briefly. Other items cover Barn fire killing a four year old in Indianapolis, a fatal wagon crash in Ottumwa, burglar bloodhound pursuit in Milton, a BC mine explosion killing four, Chicago factory blaze and more local disasters with varied fatalities and losses.
About 13 000 Chicago tailors joined a sympathy strike for 900 cutters and trimmers. The peaceful action seeks to pressure the local manufacturers' association without wage demands, with an estimated 30 000 people affected. Tailors emphasize support for cutters during ongoing factory orders and spring workloads.
A cable from General William Booth to Salvation Army headquarters in New York marks the first public statement by the paternal head since internal distensions began. Booth had arrived in London from the East two days earlier and met his eldest son Bramwell before composing the dispatch read at the holiness meeting. Commissioner Eva Booth read it aloud, becoming emotional as she spoke of the family bond that has persisted among the Booths.
Reports from Nebraska describe wells with higher water levels and streams filling unusually, despite little prior rainfall. The Weather Bureau examines the phenomenon as railroads assist. meanwhile Colorado suffers from coal market downturns and miner distress amid sparse wages and layoffs. Legislative unrest in Kentucky sparks riot-like tension as lawmakers clash over seating.
A Vandalia line wreck at Center Point Indiana injured six, three of whom may die. A miners car carried about 100 passengers and others were slightly hurt as two trains collided after an attempted uncoupling during a running switch. The crash drew a large crowd as rescuers tended the injured.
Rioters threaten to seize the Kentucky Statehouse in Frankfort. Gov. Bradley orders militia after Blackburn faction plans in force. McCreary guards take possession as martial law is proclaimed. Reinforcements arrive. citizens urge calm and call for order.
At Hinsdale on Tuesday night an express train struck a carriage carrying Willis L. Blackman of Chicago and his children and coachman. The coachman and two sons died, one son died en route, the other son and daughter were injured with no chance of recovery for the injured son. the daughter survived with serious injuries. Both horses were killed. The crash occurred as the coach crossed the track with gates up and no warning.
In Benton Harbor Michigan Henry Belangea shot Miss Gertrude Bailey after a telephoned visit from Chehanie New Jersey and killed a sister before killing himself. The Baileys, Chicago residents since October, include a 22 year old victim and an 11 year old sister.
A non operator coalition formed in Pittsburgh to capture profits from Northwest bound coal for the coming navigation season. The pool includes all lake shippers in the Pittsburgh district and aims to divide tonnage with Ohio shippers based on last year’s figures. A Cleveland meeting will set terms to share the lake business by last season’s tonnage. The Prince of Wales joins the Thirteen Club in New York at a Cuban dinner. The Anglo American loan in China stands at 100 million taels at 04 with 5 percent interest, while customs remain unchanged. Alaska to get a congressional delegate under a new territorial bill. Prairie fire near Hardesty Kansas causes extensive damage. Mrs. Carter saves her home. Cambridge University rejects appointing a committee to grant women degrees. Lombardia yellow fever death toll reaches 104 with 76 sick aboard Rio de Janeiro. Italians flee across the frontier to dodge African military service.
R G Dun & Co reports slow trade with waiting prevailing and hopes high, while material prices surge or fall beyond manufactured goods in many markets. Smuggling case on the Saale uncovers 18 gold watches hidden in a man and his infant’s clothing. Willis to leave Hawaii in April amid passport talk, and Quinlan postmaster J H Cooke attempts suicide over a postal shortage. Elephants fear a rat at Barnum & Bailey’s Bridgeport stables.
Two thousand delegates and 2,000 spectators packed Don Moines as Allison supporters unify across factions pledging delegates for the national convention. The scene shows a strong mobilization for Allison across the state.
Regional price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains across cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Values cover corn wheat oats rye butter eggs potatoes broom corn and pork meal with multiple grades and units.
The House passed the post office bill with a key fight over inspector salaries, while the Senate heard sharp Cuban debate with Dupont election fallout and the Spanish envoy Dupuy de Lome’s remarks. Legislation included land grants, a revenue cutter, and a Chattahoochee bridge project. Oklahoma homestead bill faced Interior opposition over price relief. A coin mutilation bill also passed.
Mr. Fraser Cherie manager of the Queen's Hotel Montreal proposes a new innovation a dedicated commercial travelers wing distinct from other guests with its own dining room waiters and a combined smoking lounge for post meal socializing. The plan mirrors successful English hotel practice.
John Moriarty, Maine's renowned strongman, died of typhoid fever in Oldtown. Standing six feet tall and weighing 240 pounds, he was famed for feats of strength and ability to calm fights in lumber camps. He was a peaceful, good-natured peacemaker and worker across the state.
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