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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1896
Page
8
In Washington two Cuban issues sparked lively senate debate as Lodge challenged the Spanish minister and Sherman pressed against shelving Cuban resolutions. Hoar's postponement proposal triggered further clash with Turpie's speech opposing Du Pont's claims.
Fidel Pierra cites a letter from Santiago de Cuba dated February 28 detailing General Weyler's alleged failures in fair trials. He reports mass murders by Spaniards, including 13 killed at Maravilla in Guantimale and at least 30 victims overall, with many named victims corroborated.
Report notes Spanish politics fueled disturbances in Barcelona with Republicans opposing the government and rallying against the United States. Salamanca sees a serious anti American riot led by students burning American flags. Merchants in Barcelona vow to boycott American goods if Cuban belligerency passes and may fund warships. A separate incident in New York shows a Spanish flag with anti butchery slogan removed after police intervention. Another Oklahoma incident reports a dynamite blast at a schoolhouse near Oxanaoma City injuring several occupants.
A coal mine in Orsots Pa experienced a main heading collapse on March 11. Rescue crews are at work with air supply adequate as workers report they can be heard and believe all are safe. A driver narrowly escaped burial under debris.
Altoona Pa March 11 James Farrell one of two suspects in the Henry Bonnecke slaying on April 6 was held for court without bail after a preliminary hearing before Mayor Hoyer He was first arrested on robbery and assault charges and his case will be moved to court this week
Beaver Pa March 11 The 40 acre Morrow farm at this place has been purchased for the Masonic National university. The deed has been transferred land will be bought when reasonable terms are arranged work on the building will start as soon as the weather permits
Prist of Wilkesbarre, William Denn, dies in Prirstox Pa after taking arsenic to ease injuries. He said a friend advised the dose. In Harrisburg, Kepner sues Harrisburg Traction for 15000 for injuries from a trolley wire break. Fidel Tritschler, 34, a baker and council member, murdered his wife then killed himself amid insomnia. William Keesler arrested in New York on embezzlement after a grand jury true bill. Conspiracy to publish illegal tax receipts charges involve Philip Flinn and others. Cramperspare Republican county convention marks rout of the combine. Pittsburgh delegates form a reform party with Prohibition and free silver principles.
In Gertryssura Pennsylvania on March 11 the Republican convention selected L. L. Johns of Sheerystown and Quay man as delegates to the St. Louis convention.
The Ohio Republican state convention reconvened with Foraker in the chair. Delegates endorsed McKinley for president and McKinley platform planks on tariff and finance, praising protection and bimetallism while assailing Cleveland. Committee races favored Crouse for state chair and Kurtz for national committeeman amid strong McKinley support from Chicago and Kansas allies.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces four home seekers excursions to the West North-West and South-West on March 10 April 7 21 and May 5. Round trips priced two dollars above one fare with return validity on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days of sale. Details available from agents or John R Pott Williamsport PA. Also sale of half interest in the Balentine and Dunmire saw mill. Subscribe for the Progress.
The weekly market report, credited to WY. M. Cunningham and the firm Wilson Rowe Hetrick, lists prices for butter eggs lard and other produce, grain and flour, poultry, cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with prices for various cuts and weights and notes on receipts, demand and market activity this week.
The document lists jurors drawn for the March term of court, covering third and fourth weeks starting March 16 and March 23. It names multiple juror pairs by township, including Armstrong, Blairsville, Indiana, West Wheatfield, and others, with numerous juror names and some offices. It ends with an advertisement for a salve and local vendors.
The mill contracts a new outfit of machinery and a full reorganization to grind northwestern hard spring wheat and improve winter flour quality. Goldenrod flour remains unmatched locally. Shutdown disruption expected, but a steady flour inventory and continued grain, feed, and elevator operations. The new mill should be ready to run around March 1.
An advertisement section promotes Jos Horne & Co with a call for readers to send address for a new catalog due March 21 and samples of all wool fabrics priced at 60 cents to 1.00 per yard. It also touts an endowment policy as a disciplined savings method for young men, arguing it yields long term gains and protection versus frittered funds.
Wm Risinger offers two high bred Jersey milch cows that are fresh, excellent milkers and very gentle. They can be bought at a reasonable price. Also noted: teacher's institute at the Griffiths in Pine postponed from last township day to Sunday this week.
The spring term of the Indians Normal ears shows an increased emphasis on a special program under regional agent S. W. Guthrie in Indiana and Pennsylvania. The note lists Guthrie as general agent with actions centered on expanding local education and training initiatives.
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