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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1895
Page
1
Gen Asa 8 Bushnell wins Ohio GOP nod at state convention in Zanenville. Thirty two men shot down near Mandava Mexico. Father makes heroic attempts to save his babies, terrified by the assault.
The Ohio Republican convention in Zanesville opened at 4 p m with Col Joseph C Bonner as chairman. The hall packed to capacity, Senator Sherman hailed with loud acclaim, and resolutions led by ex Secretary Charles Foster formed the core as debates over Toledo and Springfield delegations continued. Gen Asa Bushnell nominated Governor on the sixth ballot as night adjourned.
A Chicora wreck search near Chicora led by J Joseph Mich and a northern party reports a large object in fifty five feet of water that may be the hull. Dragging reached seven feet off bottom with no nearby wrecks within six miles. Heavy seas halted work. plans to restart when conditions improve.
In Kingston New York Jutin Harrington a tobacconist was severely beaten and tortured by a burglar who entered his sleeping room The thief took only 35 in cash but escaped with 2000 in checks and money orders He held lit matches to Harringtons feet beat him with a club and nearly strangled him.
Secretary Cartisie objects to criticisms of the animal industry bureau. Secretary Morton and Dr. Salmon urge Congress to fix inspection gaps that allowed condemned meat to reach domestic markets. They note Congress amended penalties for selling condemned meat, effective July 1, while arguing current inspection protects consumers and has reduced trichinae in pork.
A Southwest Texas storm blew down forty Rockport houses and wrecked St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Commercial Hotel. Vessels dragged anchors with three drifting ashore, and the Rev. Scarborough sustained internal injuries. In Corpus Christi several boats ashore, crops ruined along the Kerrville branch, and two Aransas Pass bridges washed away near Yoakum and Kerrville.
In Philadelphia Mayor Warwick forbade veterans to march to church with brass bands after a 9 service invitation from Archbishop Ryan. About 1,000 naval veterans were to attend a cathedral sermon, but they walked in silence instead per the mayor’s order.
About 200 guests attended a Burnet House dinner in Cincinnati honoring surviving founders of the Beta Theta Phi College Fraternity. Eight founders were present none are living except John Reilly Knox Samuel Taylor Marshall of Keokuk Iowa and John Holt Duncan of Houston Texas. James A. Beaver served as toastmaster and other notable attendees included John W. Noble Horace Lurton Carlisle Becks and a Washington correspondent noted Carlisle seeks a Senate bid by presidential wish. A separate Kansas mill sector faces shutdowns as wheat shortages raise prices.
Reports from the Argentine Republic warn that this season’s wheat will fail due to low prices. Official data show 7.39 million acres planted, with minimum production costs around $30.50 per acre, totaling over 225 million in outlays, while the average price runs about $4 per 100 kilos. If yield reaches 1.2 million tons, farmers would net about 48 million, a loss near 162 million, with exports not expected to exceed 540,000 tons.
Dun's Dispatches contest the severity of May frost damage to wheat. R. G. Dun & Co. notes mixed signals: prices rise but stocks hold, Western wheat receipts exceed last year, export buying pauses, and foreign markets seek other sources. The piece mocks panic views while highlighting uncertain damage and insect reports.
A strange case from Akron Ohio reports Michael Harty Chicago sewer inspector found on the streets in an altered state. He had left Chicago May 8 after drawing 500 and cannot recall his actions since. He is taken to hospital and may recover. Chicago friends notified. Also reports Paramythia earthquake deaths and Indianapolis editor’s daughter death.
A sedan crashed into a wagon Sunday night in South Chicago, demolishing the wagon and injuring five people. One woman was killed, another seriously fatally injured, a third woman severely hurt, and two young men sustained minor injuries.
An accident at Pratt mines in Birmingham Alabama killed driver William Weld and miner Neal Brande. The fatalities occurred as work halted and investigators began interviewing witnesses.
W C Winthrop assistant superintendent Laurel Hill Cemetery San Francisco arrested in connection with the sudden death of Mrs Jennie Matthews while decorating her child's grave. The girl with Mrs Matthews alleged a pill was given but Winthrop denies it. Chemical analysis shows strychnine in the stomach and reports say Matthews had recently insured her life for 2000 dollars with Winthrop named to hold the funds in trust for five year old Minnele Matthews.
The National Council of Women of Canada led by the Countess of Aberdeen plans reform to curb bigamy by Canadian British subjects. It argues that Canadian law cannot convict a married person who marries abroad while still married, and urges amendment to close this loophole.
Miners in the Pittsburg district have largely abandoned the strike for 69 cents per ton and will return to work on operators terms of 60 cents. The halt will not be formally declared over, but will die out as strikers seek their old jobs. The fight continues against New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company and Pittsburg and Chicago Gas Coal Company under eight month contracts at 45 to 60 cents per ton. Mines on the Pandanile Railroad resume and broad resumption is expected.
Thursday marked a historic Chicago wheat pit day with over 250 million bushels traded and the price hitting 82 cents. The country crowd led the market amid strong foreign buying, while professional traders failed to restrain them. John C. Schwartz failed during the day as margins exceeding $1,000,000 were paid.
Indian Agent Beck begins ejectment of settlers from Flournoy company lands on the Winnebago reservation. O B Anderson Peter Bloome and William Berg near Wakefield Nebraska were removed by sixteen Indian police with further removals promised.
Ex police judge Charles E Morris of Springfield Ohio pleaded guilty to embezzling 10000 dollars from Citizens Building and Loan Association and received a six year prison sentence.
Formosa proclaims a republic with a yellow dragon on blue field. Governor Chang Ting Sung named president and has informed foreign representatives. Jail set ablaze by lynchers. a Black man reportedly killed in the fire.
A compilation of historic market quotes across cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Buffalo Milwaukee and New York. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and more with varied grades and regional ranges.
A Lacon resident Mr W B Simpson proclaims No To Bac cured his nicotine addiction after twenty six years of smoking. He credits the program with ending nerve cravings and restoring vigor and breath. He and his wife celebrate by naming their baby after the author of Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away, praising widespread use of No To Bac.
A correspondent submits a full account of a cockfight with photographs of the steel spurs cock pit and spectators, and each round described. The piece is marked for a family paper and questions police presence at the event.
Nickel Plate Road offers reduced fares to several conventions. German Baptists travel May 28 to June 8 to Decatur Sl. Commercial Travelers go May 1 to June 1 to Columbus Ohio. Knights of Honor travel June 8 to 19 to New York Sits. Epworth League from June 27 to 30 to Chattanooga Tennessee. Also a quip about matrimonial ventures by the Harlem Philosopher noting outcomes depend largely on something.
The ITLUNSS Educational Association announces a Denver meeting on July 5 1895 with Wabash Railroad offering a one fare round trip plus $2 membership fee. Details on trains rates routes available from Wabash representatives or Crane Gen Pass and Trs Agt. Windsor Castle noted as a royal residence for 70 years.
Advertises Homeseekers excursions to the West Northwest and Southwest on May 21 and June 11 at low rates. Highlights through sleeping cars between Chicago Buffalo New York and Boston. Notes colored porters in charge of day coaches on the Nickel Plate road with clean cars en route.
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