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Newspaper
Greencastle Democrat
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
6
Severe fighting ends with insurgents taking the town of Santiago in Santo Domingo. A provisional government forms at Puerto Plata under Gen Morales, as Vice President Geschamps flees to Cape Haytian. Telegraph links to La Vega are cut and Wesy Gil’s government is in jeopardy.
Rand, McNally & Co. sue Franklin Union No 4 of press feeders in Cook county superior court for 20000 dollars claiming losses from labor troubles. The incorporated union with 40000 dollars funds could have its assets attached. members are co-defendants and could face jail if judgment not paid. First such action in Chicago.
The portrait fell from a wall and struck a young man on the head, prompting the remark A striking likeness. The scene was noted by The rueful Munster in the New York Herald.
The Philadelphia Telegraph reports a widow has altered her husband’s tombstone inscription. She replaces Parted but for a time with Parted forevermore, marking a final farewell.
Dyersburg Tennessee October 28 James Swearingen president of the Phoenix oil mills and a major investor in mills in Memphis and Walnut Ridge Arkansas killed himself by taking laudanum and shooting himself through the breast in a suicide.
Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight champion, was awarded the decision after 20 rounds with Samuel McVey of Oxnard, California, in Los Angeles. Johnson dominated from the opening minute. Georgia to send a $50,000 building to the St Louis exposition. a committee will select Georgians. T E Orr named superintendent of poultry for the Louisiana Purchase exposition under F D Coburn.
Milwaukee officials move to abolish parlor matches amid fires blamed on them. Fire Chief Meminger will ask the city attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting sale or use, to be presented at the next council meeting. The fire and police commission supports the measure. In Elwood, Indiana, M. E. Goode named receiver for Elwood Furniture Co with factory to operate until stock is exhausted.
John H J Sierp editor and owner of the Scott county Democrat for 30 years died suddenly at age 68 in Scottsburg Indiana. He was a Civil War veteran.
The sketch lauds James L. Randel born 1862 near Bainbridge a Putnam county product who educated at county schools and DePauw. Elected Auditor in 1886 at 23 he rose to cashier of Central National Bank and then cashier of the Bank now. his judgment kept a high standard and supporters credit him for Putnam County’s progress toward a county court house.
In Madison Square Garden John Alexander Dowle identifies his father as a British army officer, reveals a Scotch marriage with his mother, and recounts how letters led to the truth. He denounces John Murray Dowie, recalls his presumed lineage, and vows the revelation was forced by published extracts. He honors his mother and claims rightful birthright.
Thomas D. Brookshire born in Montgomery County moved to Jackson township years ago. Elected Commissioner in 1806 and now serving his second term. He presides over the Board of Commissioners and the Court House Construction Board. Known for sound judgment and honesty, he has saved the county many dollars through clear business ability.
Sapulpa Oklahoma territory October 26 the trotting stallion Cresceus once famed for a sub two minute mile suffered a railway accident in Frisco yards. Thrown during car switching he injured his legs and is likely to remain lame for a period. Cresceus was en route from Oklahoma City to Fort Scott Kansas.
Maj Bellinger of the quartermaster general's office reports that 163 soldiers who died in the Philippines are being returned by the transport Sumner via the Mediterranean and will land in New York mid November. Relatives will have their bodies sent to their homes for burial, while unclaimed remains go to Arlington cemetery in Washington for interment.
Felix Hall alias Henry Jackson, a Black man, was hanged for killing Norwood Clarke, a white man in Birmingham. The drop failed at first, causing a ten minute pause before he was hanged a second time.
Washington reports a special investigation of the New York city post office will start in a few days under the direction of Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow.
New York October 24 France is making great preparations for its participation in the St Louis exposition next year The French minister of commerce has appointed an American committee for the French section to supervise preparations and represent France in the fair plans
Vienna on October 26 reports two Bulgarian missionaries Furnasieff and Popoff prepared to depart for New York. They will tour the United States to raise funds for destitute Macedonians.
Logansport Indiana October 28 Marshall Adams a Black man was fatally shot during a running confrontation with Constable McElhaney three of the constable’s shots struck Adams as he fled one bullet lodged in the body and he died shortly after in the incident authorities investigated the shooting and the cause of the altercation remains under review
Indianapolis finds itself facing a union strike after 15 years. The Indianapolis Foundry Co. has maintained an open shop policy, hiring without regard to union membership, fueling labor tensions.
Reports from over half the counties indicate Indiana's corn crop this year will be among the largest in history. Most counties report an unusually fine yield as of October 28 in Indianapolis.
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