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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
2
A digest of incidents from the past week notes crimes and fires, political and religious items, and a few casual tales. The column blends quick sketches of happenings with terse summaries, reflecting local life and events.
In Manila a Black deserter from the 24th infantry, David Fagin, was fatally harmed by native scouts from Bengabon Nueva Ecija. He had led Filipinos against American troops for over two years and his head was identified as his. A class ring of Lt. Frederick W. Altstatter was found on his finger. The insurgents reportedly secured Fagin’s commission before the attack. In Hartford City Indiana James Bell, jailed for whipping his wife, fell ill with paralysis and died after being moved home. His wife, pregnant, was said near death from their cruel acts.
Mrs Eli Clark of Odon Davies county Indiana and her granddaughter died in a city house fire. The child playing near a grate ignited clothing and the grandmother’s clothing caught from the flames before help arrived. Both bodies burned beyond recognition.
The report states Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson remains feeble but not worsened since his arrival in Washington. His ability to withstand any serious strain is described as likely limited, reflecting ongoing fragile condition.
A Central Georgia passenger train traveling from Savannah to Atlanta wrecked on entering Macon. One person was killed Julia Brinton of Columbus, Georgia. Twenty others were injured including Lee Jackson of Lafayette, Indiana.
The punitive expedition against the Mahsuds faces strong opposition after Britain destroyed seven villages on December 5. The Mahsuds reportedly regrouped and attacked the British camp at night, resulting in ten British dead and fifteen wounded.
The bodies of Miss Bessie Blair daughter of Hon A G Blair minister of railways and canals and H A Harper editor of the Labor Gazette who were drowned while skating on the Ottawa River Ottawa Ont have been recovered.
Rev. A. A. Johnson, pastor of the African M. E. church in Oskaloosa Iowa, was shot and seriously wounded in his pulpit by a colored girl named Anna Nelson. The girl says the minister caused her trouble. Chicago to suppress private wine rooms in saloons hotels and restaurants. Mayor Harrison said he will sign the ordinance.
A Brussels dispatch claims ex President Steyn of the Orange Free State may have arrived in Brussels. Everett denies the Vanderbilts have gained control of the Lake Shore electric line calling the tale rot.
Manager Johnson of the Postal Telegraph Company and his son, a driver, were killed three miles from Newton Mississippi when a tree fell onto the road as they repaired a telegraph line.
A large blaze wiped out the Wabash Screen Company plant at Rhinelander Wisconsin along with its lumber yards. Estimated damage reaches 100000 dollars. The property is owned by capitalists from Wabash Indiana.
Treasury officials probe alleged massive frauds at New York Custom House. Importers allegedly bribed officers to dodge duties, cheating the government of thousands. In Nebraska, George E Weeks wins custody of his daughter Gladys via habeas corpus after a Lincoln District Court hearing.
William D P Morris, Ottawa Ontario mayor, is disqualified for violating the License Act by purchasing liquor during restricted hours at Russell House. A longtime reform figure, Morris immigrated from Ireland to Canada at age 20 and built a coal oil business while active in city politics.
The new President's message to Congress reviews responses to McKinley's assassination, urges deportation of anarchists, strengthens federal court jurisdiction over attacks on leaders, and endorses reciprocal trade while flagging immigration limits and the Isthmian Canal plan. It calls for a strong navy, limited army growth, and steady economic policy to preserve peace and growth.
Dr James A Nelly at St Marys Hospital Philadelphia removes a crushed humerus from James Loughlin and grafts in a sheep thigh bone. The bone required precise sizing as the sheep bone was slightly long and tissue stretching added half an inch to the arm length. Dr Rovèn Iotsch explains the case at Hering hospital.
Dan's Review shows the average American would pay $101.37 for a year's supply of necessities today versus $72.45 in 1807. It compares Civil War era costs and notes a peak around 1888 before a drop to $72.45 in 1800. Figures come from Duns Review using per capita consumption and relative importance of items.
Discharged U S soldiers aboard the transport Sheridan rioted near San Francisco after leaving Manila. Enlisted men, mustered out during the voyage, cheered and clashed, with some throwing arms overboard and stealing bread from the breadroom. Officers persuaded the rioters to return to quarters as other troops remained under service.
Thomas W. Lawson admits multmillion losses in copper and vows to fight on refuse to sue or ask quarter. He claims to own 150000 Trinity shares worth 5 million at market, now about 2 million, and says margin debt prevents forced sale. Lawson also holds 142000 Amalgamated shares and will not sell below cost.
A roundup of prominent figures and places includes Maine Governor Hill and Augusta’s planned 200000 dollar residence, Mary Preston Slosson as a prison chaplain, Senate elders Pettus and Morgan with Bailey as the youngest, Pawtucket’s Goff building a club house for street boys, and President Roosevelt’s orderly desk setup. Also listed are H C Thurston of the Confederate army, Mrs. Vanderbilt’s bronze doors for St Bartholomew's Church, Alice de Rothschild’s vast Grasse villa and Piccadilly house with a vast staff and exotic animals.
Chicago hosts its second annual international live stock exposition culminating after a week of success. The event drew thousands to the stock yards, filling crowded halls and doubling last year’s space as stockmen and the public hailed the show a historic achievement.
The Fifty seventh Congress opens with Henderson reelected Speaker and Gage sending 1902 appropriations totaling 20,827.08. The House and Senate hear Roosevelts message on anarchists immigration tariffs and the Nicaraguan canal. Bills on assassination penalties Chinese exclusion and Philippine tariff are introduced. Committee appointments and budget debates shape the early days.
Mrs. Bridget Feeley, 83, burned in a clothing fire at Greensburg. Franklin County imposes a $100 annual tax on laundry agents. Rushville church mourns Rev. Wo J Russell departure to Pittsburg VA. John R Shoup collapses at 75 in Rochester. Walash canal towpath sale to Southwestern Traction Co. Wardens report corn shredder injuries including Haymond and Corwin. Roland Kitebeys missing near Vincennes amid threats. Chesterfield farmers defend crops from trespassers and hunters. Neuse presents exceptional ear of corn to Indiana State Museum. State Treasurer Lewy reports year end finances and balances. Daisy Briares severely burned in Jeffersonville after harness fire. Brasses family tragedy from Louisville. North Ninth Street house demolition in Elwood over property dispute. Shelbyville eyes steam heating franchise modeled on gas plant. John M Currier and Luna Morse remarry after complex past. Edward Hooper sues B&O. settles for 7000.50 daily paralyzed claim. Denver bank creditors to receive about 40 percent. Frank Bowers injured after train incident near Westport.
Ulterior dispatch reports Torhout O T gains a post office with Hl HR Kent named post master. Capt George W Wittman chosen chief of police in San Francisco succeeding the late W P Sullivan. Earthquake toll at Er zero um set at 130 dead per a London Standard dispatch from Odessa. Free rural delivery to Jackson County Missouri to begin February 12 as ordered by the Post Office Department.
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