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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
A compact weekly digest highlighting notable crimes accidents and fires from across regions. It surveys diverse incidents involving persons and locales, outlining significant events, outcomes, and social effects in a period style summary.
A Union Railroad suburban line crash in Warwick, Providence County, left four dead and about twenty seven injured, with three in critical condition. Rescue teams and doctors rushed to the scene as bystanders aided the injured and efforts to locate missing companions continued.
A Pekin cablegram reported massacres of native Christians and critical conditions for foreigners. The message, from Pekin missionary society leaders Davis and Gamewell, was sent to President McKinley via Rev. A B Leonard noting the peril and request for government protection.
A Chicago and Northwestern regular passenger train collided with a special at Ames, killing Engineer Thomas Smith. Other enginemen jumped and were unhurt. Passengers escaped serious injury. Governor Shaw, on the out-going train, suffered a cut and a bruised arm but will resume travel.
The Michigan Supreme Court refused a writ of mandamus directing Circuit Judge Weist to quash the grand jury indictment against ex Attorney General Maynard over a salary certification. Maynard must proceed to trial before a jury on the charges.
An explosion at the Indiana Powder Mill in Fontanet near Brazil destroys the building. Matthew Reid was killed instantly. A worker named Edwards is missing. Five girls employed in the mixer mills were severely bruised. The blast was caused by Reid dropping a bucket of nitro glycerin.
Lee Wah Sing a Logan sport Indiana laundryman driven insane by fear of highbinders. Three years ago he lost 300 dollars in a Chicago fantan game and recovered the money in suit. Since then he has faced persecution and threats, leading to mental decline and commitment to an asylum.
Sunday brought intense clashes between strikers and authorities during the St Louis Transit Company strike. Four people died and five or more were wounded, mostly strikers, with one of the wounded expected to die.
Fire gutted George Goodwin's farm buildings near Newfield Maine with two deaths. Also killed were Goodwin's sons Scott and Fred and housekeeper Mrs Elsie Horne and Ena, leaving investigators to determine a cause. Origin of the blaze remains unknown.
General Otis reiterates that no additional troops are needed in the Philippines and suggests some personnel could be reassigned to China. The statement underscores a policy stance amid ongoing overseas duties.
Indianapolis telegram reports United States Senator Beveridge urged to return from Washington after a message from Dansville New York stating Mrs Beveridge is in a private sanitarium and may be gravely ill.
The battleship Kentucky has departed Fort Monroe to join Admiral Farquhar’s force at Newport.Observers expect the fleet to appear in Chinese or Turkish waters, signaling broader naval movements.
Four Japanese government officials arrived in San Francisco to inspect California cattle before traveling east to Europe. They aim to secure and purchase fine breeding stock of the highest grades for introduction among native Japanese herds. Prince of Wake Thanke Talmage.
Delegates at the Indiana Democratic convention in Indianapolis nominate John Worth Kern for Governor on the first ballot after reading B F Shiveley's withdrawal letter. The platform reaffirms Jeffersonian principles, Bryan support, tariff opposition, direct senatorial election, and strict Monroe Doctrine enforcement.
The piece cites John Wannamaker on worth and a tale of a factory wage chase. It notes the Prince of Wales has had sixteen predecessors, with ten reaching the throne, and explains the creation of the title and lineage. A Philadelphia Record report describes a portable hand fire engine for suburban towns that pumps up to 100 gallons a minute and is rapidly deployable in emergencies.
A science explanation notes minute black fleas feeding on moss and lichens turn Alpine snow dark. Swarms emerge during mild weather and storms, settling on snow and making vast areas look gray to observers.
London police deploy camera snapshots to identify black smoke in the sky. Whenever clouds form, officers photograph the scene to aid identification and analysis of pollution or soot presence.
Dr. Pfeiffer, an influenza expert, outlines the disease origins and emphasizes handkerchief hygiene. He recommends using a Japanese paper nose wipe to reduce transmission.
Senate extended debate on the Philippine question led by Mr. Teller and Mr. Pettigrew. Resolutions on abrogating the Clayton-Bulwer treaty reported by Mr. Morgan. House agreed to Senate civil bill appropriations of 5 million dollars and to river improvements, with a reduced river amount. Congress adjourned sine die after a social closing session with patriotic songs.
A collage of short notices covers governors races and party nominations in Manitoba and South Kota, a New Jersey gold find, a Methodist conference stance, a portrait presentation at West Point, school sex ratio in high schools, horse exports, a violence incident in St Louis, obituary notes, Victoria’s sight concerns, tuberculosis moves, postal tonnage, pneumonia toll in the German army, and fodder shortages in Sweden. Also mentions mining machinery value in Transvaal, Seattle logs for Japan, St Louis expo funds, and European wheat use for pasta. final line notes a probate dispute over a New York will and a relative’s legal filing.
The Linton City Council raises the sale license from 150 to 200 dollars while Port Fulton plans higher liquor fees and a curfew. Fatalities include Chester Wickwire drowned in the Iroquois River and a 12 year old girl fatally injured after a fall from a horse in Brazil. Multiple accidents, wounds, and local incidents are noted across counties including Newton, Jefferson, and Brown.
An economical hay barn design uses 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 framing with 16 foot posts for a 24 by 24 foot structure. Bents connect with frame hat bars and plates, sides clap boarded, braced diagonally, roof boards add strength. Suitable for hay grain storage or as a light sheep or cattle barn.
An article describes a wall insulation method for Rovete Ordinary roosts using a bracket with an oil cup and a home made setup that prevents vermin access. It also includes farm advice on potato planting, weed control, de frost packing sweet potatoes, and fodder preservation for profit.
The article notes Royal Duke winning the championship and other prizes in shows from Windsor to Edinburgh, and discusses land opportunities in the Philippine Islands versus five U S states. It argues that hard titles and waranty issues deter Philippine settlement and favors homesteads in Ale Arkansas Florida Louisiana Mississippi with about 12 million acres still open. It also covers plowing troubles from dull plows to draft alignment and stresses fixing draught and equipment before replacing teams.
Harness blacking blends suet bees wax sugar candy soap indigo and turpentine to waterproof gear. Hens fed meatless diets show gout. egg shell remedies offered. Gleanings urge grinding grains for hard-working horses and pasture fertilization. Stillwater Okla station reports 1890 corn cotton and castor bean trials. New potato digging conveyors improve harvest. alfalfa expansion urged. spring sowing advised with fall repeats.
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