24 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
1
Telegraphic briefs summarize recent battles in Crimea and clashes over fire, along with political and religious news. Casualties are noted in terse paragraphs, reflecting wartime reporting style and limited detail.
In a controversial nine round match at Lennox Athletic Club New York City Sharkey defeated Corbett by disqualification when Corbett’s assistant McVey jumped into the ring triggering the referee Honest John Kelly to disallow further play. Bettors were refunded as most spectators called it a fiasco. In a second dispatch Gen Brooke reports Porto Rico outrages down to bandit activity but notes patrols have restored quiet with several bandits killed or wounded and exaggerated reports.
The War Department deems it impractical to occupy Cienfuegos before January. Major General Wilson, in charge of the First Corps assigned to Cienfuegos, is tasked with arranging troop dispositions for upcoming sailings to best serve the army. Current preparations show no rush to deploy troops to Cuba and no transports ordered to southern embarkation points.
Mayor Watkins requests the Secretary of War remove the Eighth immunes from Chickamauga Park citing conduct and undesirable presence in Chattanooga. He states residents would prefer a white regiment stationed at the park.
The 10 year old son of D J Warris of Vandalia Michigan was unable to recite his spelling lesson and a hemptope was placed around his neck with the other end tied to a rafter. Neighbors cut him down in time to save his life. Marrisis in jail charged with attempted murder.
A blaze at John Squire Co. pork packing works in Cambridge Massachusetts injures eleven workers four fatally and causes about 80000 in losses. The watchman vanished during the fire, raising fears he perished in the flames.
The $10,000 church chimes given to the Italy Ghost Greek Orthodox Church of Bridgeport by the Czar of Russia after his coronation have been attached for $3,000 by Charles H. Mantey of Bridgeport to recover on a note for $2,500.
The Alabama House of Representatives has read and ratified a joint resolution appropriating 530 to buy a sword for Sleat, Hobson of Merrimac fame. The Senate is expected to concur in the resolution.
A Perry Iowa disaster caused extensive property damage totaling a quarter of a million dollars. Much of the business district suffered a major fire loss, with the town enduring a heavy economic blow amid the blaze.
In Baltimore the national fraternal congress adjourned as Chicago set next year’s meeting. A Brooklyn fire causes substantial losses. A Havana broker faced suicide attempts. A Pittsburgh liquor dealer declares bankruptcy with assets far below liabilities. Cornell University hears of an elopement between subfreshman E D Moyers and BE B Kay’s wife. A Pennsylvania railroad crew member dies after a collision with the Chicago limited near Rahway. Dartmouth’s former president Dr Samuel C Bartlett dies at 71 in Hanover. Yale’s president Timothy Dwight resigns at age set in his contract. A Philadelphia boy, William Lindemayer, 11, is shot by his stepfather as his mother’s safety is sought. his brother George is also wounded.
Reports from Oklahoma Arkansas Ohio Nebraska and Iowa describe multiple killings assaults and accidents. Incidents include murders in Oakland and St. Louis trip deaths in Paragould a Grand Army veteran’s death from blood poisoning and a Columbus penitentiary escape attempt. Fire and train wrecks cause deaths injury and property loss across towns including Madisonville Portland and Weston.
Washington reports the death of Gen Dan Carlos Buell a Civil War veteran at his home Airdrie Muhlenberg County Kentucky The American Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations met in convention in Washington electing Dr T Ammshy as president Secretary Lang increases the apprenticeship age limit for the annual service view from J4 to Wiguars Captain Joseph T Bosaker resigns as assistant adjutant general and returns to Washington from Eluvain Secretary Long’s annual report calls for construction of thirteen new ships and a strengthening of the enlisted force from 6 000 000 to 6 000 000 carrying out the recommendations The Court of Claims in Washington awarded 1 869 400 to the New York Indiana in a suit over donated lands in Kansas later disposed of by the United States.
Advices from Seoul report Deccan Government orders barring foreigners from inland trade. Francis de Prossense expelled from Breneh Legion for denouncing officers over Dreyfus. Dowager Empress of China rumored to seal a secret treaty with Russia to employ Turkish troops for coast defense. In Peking, Bishop Cranston and De Lowery were attacked but aided to safety. British War Secretary recruits 1000 Chinese for services at Wei-Tan Wei. Chamberlain in London argues Britain does not need an alliance, seeks Open Door guarantees. Explosions at Havas offices kill one, injure eight. possible gas and plot suspected. Boers and Transvaal conflict, One mission massacred. two Boers killed in an attack on a mountain stronghold. World gold output for 1898 estimated at 275 million. Insurgents control Ilolio, Panay. ex-president Cleveland sails for Cuba and Porto Rico. Canadian cruiser detains American gill nets in Lake Erie. A $1,000 registered letter from John Madden to Lexington, Ky, intercepted. Talofa wrecked off Cozumel. two drowned. Peary warns no message for years. ice may delay Windward. Quebec immigration blocks Patrick Flanagan, released from British prison. Elections: Minnesota home rule passes. women’s franchise on school matters fails. Ex-president Harrison retained by Venezuela for arbitration. possible fees listed. Yukon river incident near Fifty-Mile rapids sinks a scow. two men drown. Trade review notes rising payments, output, and export activity across ports. detailed price ranges and commodity notes included.
American peace commissioners in Paris present an ultimatum style proposal to Madrid. They demand Spain cede the entire Philippine archipelago and offer 20 million dollars as indemnity for Pacific expenditures, while asserting open door terms and mutual claim relinquishment.
The United States in 1808 sees vast gold imports the largest in its history while exports decline to a multi year low, and domestic gold production is set to reach a record high, possibly the largest ever.
A Madrid dispatch quotes a leading Carlist predicting a formidable revolt in Spain within a month of the peace treaty signing. He claims readiness and notes Carlists lack funds in Paris and elsewhere.
A garbled OCR harvest combines stray quotes from various papers and public remarks. It references street life, a bicycle parade on the Chicago river, Admiral Dewey, Spanish American War notions, a gas explosion in Washington, and a church collection in New York, with fragmented attributions and stray phrases.
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