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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
2
The Galveston teen Sam E Thurston emerges as a publisher figure in the Leader. Details indicate a youth-driven initiative or publication effort centered in Galveston with Thurston as a key figure.
A concise weekly roundup notes various happenings including casualties, crime, political activity, civic affairs, and religious events. Highlights cover multiple communities with brief summaries of incidents and notable developments.
Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston, Uganda protectorate special commissioner, returns to London after two years with accounts of Uganda rivaling Darkest Africa. He describes depopulated Mvantelgon, abundant big game tame as park deer, lions preoccupied with hartebeeste, a giraffe fossil find, ape-man language records, twelve rubber varieties, and his plan to create a national park. London also reports Kitchener’s Pretoria telegraph on a Boer attack near Steenkoolsspruit, noting Australian contingent losses and a neglected picket line.
Shanghai Globe correspondent reports the dowager empress plans to announce the emperor’s death by brigands when the court reaches Kai-Fong-Fu Henan. She would set a new capital there linked by rail to Nankin with John C Fergusson of Boston winning the line contract. Peters to become pension commissioner after Evans removal.
Chicago coal mine owners aim to merge operations across Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania with national consolidation talk of a 300 million dollar capital. Separately in Alaska the Hidah Indian youth near Ketchikan declared war on whites after Deputy Marshal Jones wounded Chief Kitcoon during timber arrest.
Black bears are increasingly bold in Altoona Pennsylvania area. They are devouring livestock and recently chased a country mail carrier with a near deadly outcome.
Thomas Curtis Clark, consulting engineer and former president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, died at his New York home. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, in 1827.
Sixteen young girls at a social dinner at St. Patrick's Church in Clinton Iowa were poisoned by ice cream and lie dangerously ill with nearly all unconscious. Several physicians have been summoned as authorities investigate the incident.
John Moore, a 30 year old farmer living four miles east of Oregon and ten miles south of Madison, Wisconsin, was killed by a stranger who lured him from his house. He had no known enemies.
Fire destroyed the Mineral Springs Hotel at West Baden Indiana forcing 225 guests and staff from the building in night clothing. No lives were lost and injuries were minor. Loss pegged at 500000 dollars with 100000 dollars in insurance.
George H. Phillips of Chicago addressed National Grain Growers Association members in Minneapolis advocating a large state role for farmers. He urged Chicago to house immense government granaries and proposed a $50,000,000 farmers bank.
A roundup of fatal accidents and unusual events across Indiana counties. Drownings in Eagle Creek and a canal death in Goshen, lightning kills near Peru and Muncie, burns in Frankfort, a man crushed by a freight wheel in Hillisburg, and a telegraph of other misfortunes. The piece notes gas rate changes in Greensburg and local closures due to gas waste, plus a May m at Fort Wayne directory figures and several rescue attempts.
In Dexter Kansas the bank was closed after cashier J H Watkins killed himself amid an 8000 dollar shortage that may grow. Deputy Examiner Davis arrived to investigate by order of Bank Commissioner Albaugh as Eastern banks complain of irregular collection methods. President W B Merrydith, a Winfield cattleman, holds 4500 of 5000 capital. deposits total 53000. Watkins was 30, married.
Two men attempted to blow a Union Pacific express train six miles east of Green River Wyoming. They planted 800 pounds of dynamite in a ravine but the powder was discovered accidentally. The explosives were moved and the suspects fled on horseback into the mountains after realizing the plan failed.
Colonel Jesse M. Lee at Fort Leavenworth says allegations that the Indiana near Fort Washakie were deprived of seed grain are unfounded. The complaint was found to be simply a protest without basis.
Adelarro Joyal a Canadian French man in St Cloud Minnesota began a divorce suit and shot his wife ten times though doctors say she will recover Joyal remains jailed Jealousy cited as motive Wages Small Pilferer Mail involves Samuel S Goodman of Chicago post office in the mailing division arrested for stealing mail he confessed thefts stem from inability to support wife and two children on 800 a year
Frederick G. Ruelker a leading Cincinnati lawyer was found dead in his bedroom with a bullet in his brain. Initial belief of suicide was contradicted by a physician who cited an accidental shooting. Authorities suppressed details of death amid a broader crisis of personal distress reports in Emporia Kansas prompting news bans.
Across Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York prices for cattle hogs and sheep are listed. Wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and clover seed show varying grades and price ranges.
A Pere Marquette passenger train struck a double carriage at Flamiston avenue Oak Park suburb near Flint Michigan killing four people including Maj. George W. Buckingham and Miss Abbie Buckingham. Mrs. Applegate and Mrs. Humphrey of Adrian were guests of Maj. Buckingham at the encampment.
Sharp Nose, chief of the Northern Arapahoes of the Wind River reservation in Wyoming, is dead. He led raids and urged war on slight provocation, including the recent rebellion against the Indian agent at Fort Washakie. His death is seen as likely to calm the tribe and end attacks.
Former Nebraska congressman John A. McShane, once among the state's wealthiest men, has redeemed his fortunes after Chicago real estate, held by foreclosure, was bought back. Backed by Kountze Brothers, the property near Chicago and Texas lease yields over $1,000,000, reversing hard times and moving him back to Chicago.
Miss Elizabeth M. Flagler once drew capital attention after shooting a colored boy during an apple theft at her father Gen D W Flagler's orchard. Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, she paid a $500 fine and spent an hour in custody before retreating from society. She later aided seaports in Canada before meeting Dr George W McKeen of Badeck Cape Breton. The broad story moves through elopement and other sensational incidents.
The revenue bill cuts or repeals stamps on telegraph and telephone messages bank checks drafts life insurance policies leases mortgages power of attorney promissory notes money orders protests warehouse receipts and other items. Officials foresee revenue reductions and a rush of stamped checks as banks discard surplus stock while debates over redemption rules continue.
The memorandum outlines repeals and modifications to various taxes and duties effective April 1 1901. It lists repealed duties on bank checks Bills of lading for export and other instruments plus the rates for bonds mortgages and licenses. It also notes altered rates for cigarettes beer cigars conveyance and tobacco products and new taxes for bucket shop transactions and broker classes.
The State and Navy Departments pursue a global network of U S coal depots postwar. Negotiations target sovereignty in Azores and Curacao with Portugal and Holland, while talks with Ecuador over the Galapagos continue. Germany also eyes Azores as Washington presses Portugal. Two undisputed coal depots gained: Yokohama Japan and Pitcher Lake near La Pas Mexico.
The battleship Illinois achieved 17.31 knots during Cape Ann course trials, surpassing Alabama and Wigcousin in class. The Navy marks Illinois as the fastest vessel in its category, with higher sustained speed than the other two ships.
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