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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
1
A brief column notes a weekly roundup titled Our Weekly Summary Scoops the News. It hints at global happenings and local matters, framed as a light, venturesome digest with a nostalgic newspaper tone.
A nitro glycerine explosion in Cygnet Ohio kills six people and devastates the National Supply Company’s building near the well site. The blast travels miles, triggering further explosions from nearby glycerine in wagons. Gold found in Dresden Ohio as land buyers rush in, with the Alloways land deal tied to a 109 acre farm and potential coal mine assets.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports eight Armenians convicted of taking part in recent bomb outrages face seven death sentences. Two Armenians accused of complicity were acquitted. The August 15 attacks damaged roads between the Grand Vizier and State Council offices, killing one, injuring several, and shattering many windows.
About 1000 Apache Indians from White Mountain Reservation roam the Pinal and Superstition ranges with no passes. They hunt deer and gather fruit, are armed, and have raided ranches, alarming settlers who stay on guard amid the unsettled frontier. Also: 11-year-old Louisa Hartin died from severe burns in Milwaukee after a lamp accident. her brother suffered minor burns.
Correspondents relay harvest failures and looming famine across Ireland. A mass meeting hears that prospects for farmers remain bleak while prayers for better weather continue. Separately, creditors petition for the sale of the Premier Steel Works of Indianapolis after a court-ordered receivership, with January 16 as the sale date and both Indiana plants to be included.
The Masonite Temple in Fort Wayne Indiana lists Barney Fagan on September 1 Mathews and Bulger on September 24 and Renfrews Vaultinders on September 26 as attractions.
Correspondents warn of famine as Klondike prospectors head toward Dawson. A Vancouver letter reports scarce provisions and late steamship arrivals while a party of eight reaches the Yukon summit on Aug 22 before winter. Dead horses, thefts, and many turning back mark a harsh journey toward Stewart River.
Resident De Armitt estimates the nationwide miner strike has cost about 8,000,000, based on 100,000 miners out and 30 dollars per week. He notes 14,000 forfeited in wages as contracts rose. The Desllaints fight has been costly too, with about 17,000 spent on wages and deputy sheriffs by the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company.
Train No 4 on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western plunged through the Blodgett Mills station after jumping the track killing several. Reports describe a crash that sent the locomotive and two coaches through the station buildings as rescue efforts and casualty counts unfold.
Disease noted on the state agricultural college farm with cattle sheep and hogs infected. Staff and students report several cases including a stable hand and a professor, with milk sharing cited as a potential source. A statewide farmers congress is set to meet in Fort Worth and concerns over herd health rise.
In St Louis a sudden vast exodus of winged insects leaves the city. Weather in St Danis is described as unusually wary while alleys fill with decaying refuse. Physicians note an inexplicable, remarkable outbreak pattern tied to historical epidemics and pest migrations.
The Farmers National Congress votes to meet in Fort Worth Texas with broad support from Michigan Montana Nebraska South Dakota and others while Texas gains favored status despite scattered votes from New York North Dakota and Wisconsin. Port Worth emerged as the selected city after ballot discussions and delegations from Niagara Falls and Boston extend invitations for related congresses.
On a Kentucky farm owned by Nathan Cox in Wayne County, two boys were fatally bitten by rattlesnakes while hiding on a hollow stump. One boy entered the stump first and was bitten. his brother pulled him out and was then bitten as well. Both died shortly after.
Reports from Havana describe malignant fevers rising beyond wartime fears as hospitals overflow and civilians seek aid. Weyler moves toward Loma Grills while insurgents amass forces in Havana province amid food shortages and market turmoil.
Miss Marie Heuret of Chicago died at Montital after a failed attempt to cremate herself following a period of severe suffering. The 40 year old woman expired at the bore Dieu Hospital where a man is said to have attempted self harm during the incident.
Report outlines political maneuvering as fusionists nominate Sullivan Democrat for Supreme Judge while Democrats and Republicans weigh support. Populists suspend Neville amid wage claims. Dispatch from Skeenay notes blockade forcing 5 000 people to stay or return home. mentions wealth transfers and bank troubles.
A chaotic OCR list shows varied market quotes for cattle hogs sheep and multiple grains. Prices span widely by region with Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and New York entries, including corn wheat oats rye and butter.
Labor Day celebrations drew large crowds in Chicago and other cities. Parades along Michigan Avenue showcased tens of thousands of workers, with events in Dubuque St Louis and Philadelphia featuring speeches by notable figures and widespread civic participation.
Miss Belknap abandons Christianity to wed Paul May a Washington diplomat. The couple faced family opposition due to faiths until May’s Belgian legation posting and her conversion steps before three rabbis to join the Jewish church. Marriage planned in New York.
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