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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
1
Sad Sunday scenes greet Indiana as Col Stoteenburg formerly of New Albany dies at the head of his regiment in Manila. A prominent Democratic leader in Indiana and former legislator, he was well known statewide and nationally for his service and character.
John M. Stotsenburg of the Nebraska Regiment, a popular legislator, was killed Sunday in a military incident. His death echoes through the state legislature and local communities.
General Otis outlines a plan to move the regular army to Manila and send volunteers home. He notes a dispatch timetable and hopes for improvements in the Philippines soon as Dewey works to coordinate the operations.
A chaotic page notes many Greenfield citizens under bond amid a serious Bedford wreck. The piece mentions a private funeral for a local resident, and references to trials, jail, and public figures, with scattered observations on local crime and court actions.
A man in frail health suffered a mental breakdown from insomnia and fear he would die. He confided with physicians and his wife about ending his life if sleep eluded him. A better plan was discovered in his pocket as his wife awaited further instructions on property management.
A grim case unfolds as a pastor is found guilty and hanged in a public display. Police report a suspect attacked, with a severed body found and a placard pinned to the corpse. Local residents recall the sensational trial and ensuing unrest.
Report discusses ongoing reconstruction and impact on service along the Trans-Siberian route. Estimates high daily traffic limits and bridge restorations, noting temporary closures and the need for workers to advance track realignments and rebuilding efforts.
Frank V. Baling, a wealthy lumberman, sues Roentgen XII Bay Laboratory for damages claiming negligence in exposing his leg to excessive X rays. He describes leg injury leading to amputation and multiple operations. The case seeks damages totaling $22.9.
Col William Jennings Bryan addressed an enthusiastic Syracuse audience Friday night arguing against expansion. He denounced a standing army as a burden and urged reliance on volunteers, taxing the Philippines heavily while resisting imperial rule and despotism.
The firm Simpson Thacher & Barnum announces SPFARERK REED retires after signing a contract to continue legal duties upon return from a short international trip, likely starting Saturday. Reed will remain as referee for related corporations and will not join political discussions as he contemplates resignation from the House.
A chaotic extract describes a murder and robbery linked to a suspect named Braunet. Police detail an arrest and a grisly disposal scene with a wheelbarrow and earth filling a well. A witness recalls threats and a night of violence ending in disposal of a victim’s body.
A private telegram from London reports the sale of the Independence gold mine along with 1 acre of surrounding terrain in the Cripple Creek district to an English syndicate. W. S. Stratton, owner, is in London negotiating terms with Verner Zered and the Venture corporation, marking a major event in American mining history.
In Wooster Ohio special report, drilling began five weeks ago one mile west of the city. Air was struck in the Berea sand at 226 feet. The discovery was kept secret while interested parties fenced about 3600 acres.
A Vilified rumor from Australia claims the German cruiser Falke’s commander was arrested at Apia and held by the British aboard the Porpoise. Officials in Washington express disbelief, noting dispatch dates and travel times make such an arrest unlikely.
Wichita Kans special reports a deadly clash between John Aikman and Zikmond Rikmond using pitchforks in an alley behind time. Seaty Scott died from multiple puncture wounds after a five minute struggle. Rikmond surrendered hours later as investigators piece together the melee amid heightened alarm. Meanwhile a New Haven couple’s wedding tragedy unfolds as a sister shoots her brother.
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