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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
The Kelly Axe Manufacturing Company plant north of Alexandria was wiped out by fire. The factory, employing up to a thousand men, had water supply cut off and could not be fought. Insurance estimated around 450000 dollars. the cause is believed to be an overheated boiler.
Theodore Wallart a farmer residing three miles from Arlington Mian fatally killed his wife a 19 year old son a 16 year old daughter and a baby. He set fire to the barn destroying the stable with nine horses a corn crib and a hay barn. One child survived with injuries and is expected to die. Wallart fled the scene.
A cyclone struck Bremen Ind causing severe destruction. Trees uprooted signs fences and buildings were demolished. The Evangelical church under construction suffered heavy damage. Waterworks tower partially destroyed grain elevator moved from its foundation. A new house under construction was wrecked and most smokestacks toppled.
The yacht St Francois on a Tadousac to River du Loup pleasure trip capsized off White Island after a squall. Five aboard—Captain Foster Adelard Savard Couzine Morin P Morin and P Boucher—fell into the sea. The vessel Jamboree of Quebec rescued Savard and Hugher, while Foster and two marines drowned.
A Rock Island passenger train traveling from Denver and Colorado Springs to Kansas City crashed into a freight train at a curve in a deep cut about a mile west of Bethune Kansas. Engineer James Boyle and fireman Charles Kimm were seriously and perhaps fatally injured. The passenger engine went through the caboose, but no injuries occurred on the freight.
A sudden north windstorm struck Sheboygan Wisconsin tearing through the city. Eight large buildings were wrecked and about 200 small houses blown down. The loss is estimated at over 300000 dollars as the storm moved two miles wide and halted after several minutes.
A severe electrical storm swept the lower peninsula of Michigan causing immense crop damage. Standing grain was beaten to the ground and many barns were struck by lightning and burned with contents, leading to heavy farmer losses across the region.
The Rock Island Railroad enforces a ban on cigarette use, serving notice in Armourdale yards that addicted workers must quit or face dismissal. Admiral Watson Saird reports the U S cruiser Baltimore with Rear Admiral John C Watson aboard returning home from Manila after leaving Belfast.
Rumor says Geronimo the Apache chief, recently said to be insane, may marry a young woman with a $40 000 bank account. He is reported in usual health. The Oregon Washington Idaho wheat crop for 1900 is projected at 900000 to 3000000 bushels. A tale notes an elder man aged 81 and a younger partner were wed in Wilkes-Barre.
G BP recounts a man who organized and built the Central Pacific Railroad with Stanford Speates and others. He was elected first vice president and general agent of the Southern Pacific Company and engaged with Newport News and Mississippi x ley Company for thirty five years. In April 9 the Pacific resident of the Southern also president of the Mexican International Railroad.
J Osborn former Kansas House speaker returns from England with no trace of Rev T H James of Salina fortune. Osborn suspects English lawyers swindled James who boarded in Liverpool and grew ill while two visitors called. James later announced gifts to colleges but cannot recall details and remains seriously ill in Kansas.
Harry Ballard, a Nome passenger aboard the steamer St. Paul, was deemed practically dead with inflammatory rheumatism. Friends prepaid embalming and funeral costs in San Francisco and planned sending the remains to Ballard's mother. He began to improve by the California coast and now shows nourishment and calm, with recovery possible.
A fatal hold up in Greensburg Pennsylvania occurs when three men on bicycles intercepted a Slav group returning from Pleasant Unity mines. They demanded money, a struggle ensued, and one Slav was killed. Each Slav lost $33 as the robbers fled on their bicycles.
A two mile wide by twenty four mile long hail storm near St Thomas destroyed about 40 000 acres of North Dakota grain with stones three to four inches across and losses likely over 200 000 bushels. In Maryland the dismembered body of farmer Joseph Schaeffer was found in the Patapsco River near Woodstock raising murder suspicions.
Fire destroyed the above ground works of the Berwind colliery in Dubois Pennsylvania. Sixty miners were inside and saved by prompt action. Estimated loss nears 200000 dollars.
A westbound freight derailed near the Bay bridge in Sandusky Ohio with three cars entering twenty feet of water. Mail and passengers were rescued through windows and doors with minor injuries reported. The bridge remained intact and traffic was only slightly hindered. ELOPING PAIR NOT FORGIVEN. In Missouri, John R West eloped with Ada Crouch to Nevada and married in Lamar. Police were summoned, a kidnapping charge followed, shots were fired but no one was hit. West sues Crouch for ten thousand dollars.
The salmon catch this year is short while the Japanese Government places heavy orders in San Francisco to feed its army. Industry sources estimate a shortage of 500,000 to 730,000 cases, with each case containing forty eight cans, reducing market supply by 32.64 million to 50.4 million cans.
Government wins against the Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel Company finding it violated federal anti trust laws. The company groups about fourteen coal firms mainly in West Virginia in an unlawful business arrangement.
A consolidation of the leading U S heavy fire apparatus makers formed the International Fire Engine Company in New York. The group includes all domestic steam apparatus manufacturers and announces a capital of 9 million dollars.
George Griffin and his third wife are arrested in Nash County North Carolina on the charge of murdering Griffin's four children. It is alleged the children were imprisoned in an outhouse and allowed to die of starvation.
Steamship Centennial returns from Nome with news of wrecks of Merwin Resolute and Dollar on a beach amid fierce storms. Fifteen people drowned. Also reported are two shirtwaist clad highwaymen roping a Nebraskan stockman on a Chicago trolley and Columbia B C burned to ground in Boundary Creek mining district, with losses near 150000.
An epidemic of smallpox is reported among Turtle Mountain Indians in North Dakota. The notice notes the risk to the community and urges rapid reporting and containment measures.
A compact table lists cattle hogs and sheep price ranges for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with grain futures including wheat corn oats rye and related notes. Fares show wide spreads by market and grade with butter eggs and clover seed also priced.
Dispatches from London Shanghai and Berlin claim allied forces entered Pekin on August 15 with American troops under Gen. Chaffee leading the march into the Chinese capital. The relief of the legations ends the crisis, though key questions remain about future control and empress household loyalties.
The article notes some powers may keep military forces in China until crisis issues are settled. Territorial extension could be demanded by several European powers, while the United States intends to preserve Chinese territorial and administrative integrity and will not participate in any such expansion. Chinese officials fear a prolonged diplomatic exchange over six months to a year as Germany France and others reinforce demands.
Allies seize thirteen guns at Pei-tang. Gen Dorward leads defenses at Tien-tsin while Germans rush to Shanghai as Britain plans to land troops. Russians kill wounded at Aigun after battle. Charlotte B Hawes, escaped from Wel-Haein mission, arrives in Pittsburgh after disguising as a Chinese woman. The piece notes China and South Africa drain.
A historical note explains a formal application to open a mission with official authority. It mentions the Chinese ministry and a request for permission to appoint reps at a point desired by the powers, signaling a coordinated diplomatic move.
An article notes Earl Li applying to all powers for a U.S. role in stopping hostilities. He nominates Minister Conger as American commissioner, arguing his rescue enables him to lead negotiations aimed at a cessation of fighting without specifying terms or troop withdrawal.
Japanese cavalry left Pekin on Monday in pursuit of the dowager empress and her court, guarded by 80,600 troops, said to have reached Wuatisan in Shanai province. Dispatches note the empress and emperor left Pekin days before Allied arrival, with heavy rains reported in Pechili.
A cruiser reportedly sailed to Tien Tsin to remove foreigners rescued from Pekin. The note cites Chinese interest in a Chinaman jailed by an English court in Hong Kong for six months hard labor as a Triad member. Washington reports Admiral Remey: Pekin troops advancing on the imperial city. Americans there mostly safe with one child ill. Myera recovering from wounds. Lippett injured but leg saved.
Four man eating sharks were caught at Bay Shore New York. Captain Jonathan North of Lee Massachusetts celebrated his 104 birthday. Vanderbilts plan to secure the Wabash railway system. Dr J S Gray of West Virginia killed himself in Washington. Rival to New York ice trust enters field with 500000 capital. Clarence Charlies, brother of a New Orleans desperado, fled to Chicago. Mrs Gusalo Ornstein New York dashed into Mrs Fannie Fantalis face risking eye. Sultan of Turkey tightened precautions after King Humbert assassination. Miss Clarissa Blake thrown from a horse and killed in New Rochelle. Dr S A Knopf New York won 4000 marks at Berlin tuberculosis congress for essay on fighting tuberculosis. Global land surface 40000000 sq miles subject to locust scourge. Princess Clara engaged to Baron Caramericket richest man in Bavaria worth 20000000. New York City census unofficial shows Manhattan Bronx pop 2100000 up 600000 in ten years. City counts on 8700000 total. Blanche Burton and Asa Brand married in Jersey City. Fishermen strike disrupts Frash and a Chicago boy pushes a ride in a van.
Discusses removing Leese Stones from fields and the challenge of loose stones during plowing. Explains burying stones in plow furrows only provides temporary relief and emphasizes ongoing soil work needs.
A historical guide discusses selecting a wheat variety with strong winter hardiness thin skin and good yield, plus using a roller to prepare seed beds. It explains soil rolling benefits and cautions on rolling when soil is wet or after frost, plus equipment needs for adjustable weight.
A discussion on causes of slimy milk from bacteria and dust sources and remedies including sterilization of cans by super heated steam. Also notes on orchard placement stressing drainage, slope considerations, frost pockets, soil types and tree vigor for successful planting.
The passage warns against using manure in the planting hole before setting grafted stock. It cautions against heavy manure and notes that rapid growth is not thrifty. It mentions two feet of new wood in a year as exceptional.
A farmer explains clover straw makes good forage and seed, stressing timely cutting before heads overripe. He notes harvesting for hay and seed uses similar handling, with dew removal, drying, and careful threshing to prevent seed loss and weather damage.
Historical reports suggest hay stored green in mows may heat and ignite. A Pennsylvania station college barn fire burned a 18 by 23 by 23 foot hay mass, charred core unfit for feed, with prior odor noted. Caution urged to avoid large clover hay accumulations until thoroughly cured.
Practical dairy guidance stresses balanced feeding over sheer volume, cow individuality, and timely milking. Choose butter producing cows, avoid overfeeding ground feed, and move milk quickly from cow to can to improve cream.
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