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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1892
Page
1
In Bremen Indiana on November 14 a White Cap message appeared on editor A G Baker’s door, ordering him to leave the town by December 25 1892. The note warns of death for disobedience and is signed by the White Caps including Sudden Death and the Broad Ax executioner. Baker fears for his safety and considers departing.
A collision between a passenger and a freight train near Greeley Kansas on November 14 killed R T Tarleton of Maysville Kentucky and Helen Carleton four year old daughter of Mrs John Carleton of Greeley. Several others were injured including Janssen of St Louis with a fractured hip and internal injuries Frank R Knapp Knightstown Indiana with a broken collar bone and fractured leg Charles Van Houghton New York with a fractured arm. The wreck resulted from a mis understanding of murders and involved five cars and two engines.
In Greernspoura Indiana at Nov 15 election Republican Taylor F. Meek led Democrat Joseph W. English by a single vote among 5 000 total. Democratic canvassers protested the tally and may contest with a secretary of state certificate in doubt. Local Democrats raised over 400 to pursue English claim. Republicans vow to defend Meek citing alleged anti election practices by the Penisacents.
In Terre Haute Indiana Jesse Sykes an elderly farmer three miles from Newport died after epileptic fits led him outdoors to a hog lot. Hogs attacked and consumed his entrails leaving his body badly mutilated. Relatives found the scene and moved the remains to the house.
Clayton Indiana November 15 Amos Wills a founder and longtime peace officer of the county dies. Born 1809 in Montgomery Kentucky he rode to Indiana in 1831 with his wife and settled where he lived until death. A Mason for nearly fifty years his funeral was held yesterday under Masonic auspices.
Indianapolis, Nov. 15. August C. Smith a merchant tailor filed an assignment yesterday. He lists creditors at 7500 and assets at 15000 with liabilities of 20000.
Sarnia Ont Nov 14 reports a schooner named Hercules owned by Finlay McGibbons is believed lost with all hands. The ship cleared from Pentanguishne with lumber for Sarnia and is eight days overdue. Captain Glass commanded the vessel with a crew of six, all from Sarnia.
John Hoey ex president of the Adams Express company died at Delmonico's in New York on November 15 after a period of illness. Born in Ireland in 1825 he rose from poverty to lead the firm, married actress Josephine Shaw, and earned substantial wealth during the Civil War era before his removal as president in 1891 amid legal troubles.
Mrs William Langworthy of East Trumbull Rock Creek Ohio was thought dead after heart disease but the body remained warm and not rigid seven days after Nov 8. Undertaker and doctors could not confirm death as embalming was refused and funeral postponed amid puzzled physicians.
New York announces a bold plan for Broadway and Fourth Avenue rapid transit. A four track underground electric railway will run from the Battery to One Hundred and Sixty fifth Street, then continue via viaducts and depressed lines. The system features wide, well ventilated tunnels and aims to be the city’s best feasible solution after two years of study.
The first section of fast freight No. 81 on the Pennsylvania road stalled on a grade two miles east of Lima Ohio. The second section engine pushed, lurching forward to crash into the caboose and wreck several cars. Brakeman Daer was buried in the wreck and badly injured.
Montgomery Nov 15 The Alabama legislature convenes at noon with members already arriving. Kolb supporters openly discuss his aim to be inaugurated governor and refuse to reveal their plans, claiming they have perfected a method to seat Kolb.
Fire swept six houses in Newfound Land from Jenny Lynd to Locust streets after a lamp exploded in Brown’s grocery. With water pumps out, National Tube Works pumped into mains to aid firefighting as rates climbed toward 60,000 dollars in losses. Insurance is reported small.
A series of major fires across Hoyleston and nearby towns destroyed a large bakery and the Harvey & Company tobacco factory, with buildings worth 100000 dollars and stock about 50000 dollars insured. One hundred fifty workers lost jobs as the plant will be rebuilt. Eleven business houses burned at Eldorado Springs, with 100000 dollars in losses and light insurance. A hollowware factory in New Brickton met a similar fate, causing 75000 dollars in damage and 29000 dollars insured. about 180 workers were displaced.
Milwacker on November 15 reports T L Kelly and Company wholesale dry goods house consumed by a fire yesterday. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
A Reading road locomotive boiler exploded at midnight near Schuylkill Haven, killing five men and injuring one. The deceased are engineer William Cowey of Port Carbon, fireman William Moyer of Palo Alto, engineer Harry Allison of Palo Alto, fireman J C Mackey of Port Carbon, and conductor Charles Kendrick of Port. Brakeman Michael Dobbins of Palo Alto is fatally injured. The engine had just connected to a train when the boiler burst, flinging Cowey and Moyer far from the wreck.
In Paris on November 15 the court will consider a daily 4000 franc fine on Mrs. Deacon until she yields her abducted daughter. The court appears hostile on all points.
In San Francisco on November 15 the second trial of actor M. B. Curtis began before Judge Aadze Murphy. Curtis is charged with the murder of Policeman Alexander Grant more than a year ago.
Beaver Falls Pa November 15 Sixty mechanics work at Carnegie mills as start up eyed for Wednesday. Many former employees applied for work and new arrivals fill boarding houses. Advisory board hopes to end strike. town remains quiet with no trouble. Washington November 15 Chairman Holman calls House appropriation committee meeting for November 28 to accelerate bills before December holiday adjournment.
In Yoomastown Ohio on November 15 Mrs. George Swank of Milton was shot as she visited a neighbor. The bullet struck near the heart but a thick corset saved her life. Tracks led to her husband Swank. a warrant was issued for his arrest on attempted murder charges.
New York dispatch reports William Wilson alias Sir Howard Cook, about forty, an English swindler linked to jeweleries in the city, pled guilty to grand larceny and drew a two and a half year penitentiary sentence after prior reverses in Dover and a western travel claim of kinship with the Earl of Dudley. In Orange Massachusetts Rev G H Harris Universalist pastor age twenty two shot himself and died leaving no known family. ordained last year, Pennsylvania native.
A brief forecast notes showers followed by a fair spell with cooler air, east winds and a warming trend into Wednesday as southerly winds return.
Market snapshot from Cincinnati and other hubs lists Wheat at 65 72e, Corn 38 15c, and Wool prices across grades. Cattle ranges show Select butchers around 8 85 to 4 15, hogs in the 5 70 to 5 75 band, sheep and lambs noted, with Pittsburgh and New York readings for Prime cattle and Philadelphia hogs. Chicago and Cleveland figures include No 2 red winter wheat at 764 77Xc and cash seed prices.
The Sun reports ex President Cleveland will not call an extraordinary session after his March 4 inauguration. Friends say a special session would be unproductive and disruptive to business, preferring time to review policies before the Fifty-third Congress convenes December 1898. Cleveland to address the chamber of commerce dinner tonight.
Sea Isle City reports the theft of 35960 dollars from Captain Elijah Wheaton's Tuckahoe residence while the family was away. A Philadelphia detective led the probe but no suspect has been found. The case alarms locals. Wheaton's wealth and shipping interests are noted.
The territorial supreme court in Salt Lake City ruled that $2,000,000 from church escheatment must go to the Mormon church to support the poor, parochial schools, and church buildings. The master in chancery had ordered funds to public schools to avoid aiding polygamy, but the court said belief in polygamy is abstract and beyond judicial reach. An appeal awaits at the U S Supreme Court.
At Hookers Station a mob of over a hundred men formed to rescue Dave Louis and Albert Scott after Scott was killed by Louis. Coroner Gahagan, with a companion and a pistol, ran the gauntlet to reach the railroad crossing and safety in Chattanooga. The coroner’s jury found elements of murder to justify bringing Louis to jail. The mob threatens vengeance on the coroner.
In Daas a masked man attacked the wife of dry goods merchant Philip Sanger at his home at 10 o clock threatening violence for money and jewelry. The scream caused her to swoon and the intruder fled. Columbus man Robert Hearn is reported missing amid fears of robbery or foul play after moving from Milwaukee recently. Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions with lake showers and cooler by Tuesday morning, southerly to westerly winds.
There was one death from smallpox at Tacoma yesterday. No new cases have been reported there or in Seattle.
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