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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
1
In a startling crime report a gang breaks into a residence seeking a hidden stash. A fatal confrontation arises as investigators uncover a cache of cash and precious metals. Authorities prose the case as a violent hit tied to a desired Hig wealth hoard.
A major fire at the Fort Dearborn Transfer Company on Forquer and Desplaines streets destroyed barns and offices. About sixty horses died and thirty heavy trucks were ruined. A night watchman collapsed from smoke while freeing animals and is not expected to survive. Donohue, a nearby resident, broke a leg falling from the second floor. Fire origin is believed to be a coal fire in the west office area. Owner is Br J Nix.
Three men broke into 72 year old Jon Mirka’s house at 448 East Prospect Street Cleveland Ohio. When he refused to reveal hidden money they beat bound and gagged him then burned his hands and body with a lamp flame before fleeing. He was found unconscious next morning with no sign of stolen money. No suspects identified.
Terre Haute dispatch says Senator Vonrhee is in better health than since his arrival weeks ago. He has ridden recently and received callers, and talks of going to Washington for the press opening next month. His physician cites nervous prostration as the main issue with leg trouble and denies any bronchial disease.
Official sources report Idaho's Woman suffrage amendment has a large majority though doubt persists over its constitutionality due to a prior ruling that required a majority of all votes cast. The article also notes Georgia Senator A S Clay’s nomination on the first ballot for US Senator by the Democratic caucus with 94 votes.
Fort Wayne readers receive a Thanksgiving week line up with Manonle Temple and John E Toole performing in Killarney on Nov 26. Additions include The Lion's Heart on Nov 28 Otis Skinner on Dec 2 Bancroft the Magician on Dec 4 and The Other Man's Wife.
In Clintwood, Dickinson County, anvil explosion during celebrations for McKinley’s win killed Pellum Colley and Preston Mullins and seriously injured three others. Continues to highlight mining hazards and public safety concerns in the region.
W Davis becomes caretaker after Capp & Co. assigns to its cashier amid a large yet unalarming stock and commodity brokerage failure in New York. News from Elba reports two burglars killed and wounded resisting arrest during a store raid. Vanderbilt will probate filed. large estate details disclosed. Niagara Falls Power Co marks first transmission to Buffalo with a celebratory salute.
Reports detail John Fock in Washington state plotting arson and alleged infanticide after marital scandal. Blanche Kennedy is robbed and shot in South Omaha as police seek suspects. Fire devastates Chicago school workshops causing over 75 000 dollars in losses. Women preach across St Louis pulpits as temperance movement gains historic reach. Corinne in San Francisco executes will dispersing large fortunes and property.
A publicized plan outlines Corinne’s project to fund and staff a home near New York for distressed actresses. The institution would welcome all religions and nationalities, be self supporting through gardens and sewing, and serve as a hopeful stepping stone away from vice.
The House Appropriations Committee schedules a November 30 meeting to begin drafting appropriation bills for the new session and forms subcommittees to report measures early after Congress opens. News from Madrid denies Canovas del Castillo supplying powers to challenge the United States, with war seen as unlikely. Reports also note currency reform debates and a Transvaal indemnity claim linked to the Jameson raid, plus Cuban insurgent recognition and Bolivian evictions in Peru. A reunification of James and George Campbell after 47 years is noted, and Peru seeks a large sugar import deal.
Telegraphs report Bolivia Bolivia offers port midway Arica Pisagua. Brazil sees no cabinet change as Vice President assumes powers. Morais improves in health as doctors advise. UK papers debate US intervention and influence in the Americas with Lord Salisbury hailed in one account and satire on Garner monkey language in another.
A railway postal clerk named A. G. Donovan, age 31, collapsed and died Wednesday night while working in his car on the Cincinnati to Chicago Big Four line. He resided in Cincinnati, and his death is reported as sudden.
Market reports from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York list cattle hogs and sheep price ranges by city. Grain and dairy notes include wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and broom corn with mixed quality figures and small regional variations.
The 23rd annual W C T U convention began in Music Hall St Louis with 500 delegates and many visitors. Frances Willard led opening exercises as Armenian relief and temperance work were highlighted including bids to found a Cyprus colony and aid for Armenian refugees.
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