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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
Washington dispatches report foreign ministers were alive but in danger and awaiting relief from Pekin. The latest letters and unreliable reports through July 2 suggest defense holds but risk remains with heavy warnings from Chinese officials and mixed signals about Pekin’s future.
Washington special condolence message from President McKinley and the American people to Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy following the death of King Humbert. The note expresses sincere condolences in this hour of deep bereavement on behalf of the nation.
Estes G Rathbone former director of posts now under arrest on fraud charges furnished bail Tuesday night Senor Lopes a wealthy Spaniard went on his bond Several Spanish merchants offered to provide security
London dispatch reports a Vatican stance opposing retaliation after Emperor William's orders in China. The Pope and Cardinal Rampona urge prayers for Christian safety and call for concord and peace to prevent further massacre.
Noted American scholar J C Ridpath died Tuesday after months in hospital from disease. A former professor of English and philosophy at Huntington College and a long time editor and author, Ridpath contributed major works on United States history and world races. He guided colleges in public discourse and wrote widely on education and politics.
A mob stormed the home of Zion elders in Mansfield causing attacks and property damage. Police struggled to control the crowd as elders were seized and taken to police headquarters for safety. The incident followed a council meeting and involved multiple aggression incidents and arrests with injuries reported.
Washington special Captain Shoe maker of the revenue marine reports Lt Cushing aboard the Rush at Dutch Harbor July 15 detailing Mr Morton the Treasury agent on Pribylof Islands is gravely ill. The Rush surgeon labels the ailment locomotor ataxia. Morton son of the late Oliver P Morton of Indiana. Captain Roberts of the Manning to bring Morton back when Manning returns south in September. Senator Fairbanks notified by wire.
The Fourth district Republican convention at North Vernon named Nathan Powell of Madison for Congress by acclamation on Tuesday.
Caleb Powers ex Secretary of State testified in his own defense and denied claiming the assassination shots came from his office. He said he began an investigation the day after the shooting and hired investigators. He disputed remarks to Golden and Hampton and said his jail cellar urging Cul ton to refrain from testifying was for Culton’s good.
Senator Pairbanks and Judge Day guests of the McKinleys for a dinner in Canton. He will campaign in Maine starting August 2, praising the McKinley administration and urging continued prosperity. He downplays imperialism and trusts, credits the president on the Chinese issue, and avoids opinions on ministers or an extra session of Congress.
New York report identifies Angelo Bressi of Paterson New Jersey as the killer of King Humbert. He used multiple names including Angelus and Jactana Bressi and worked at Hameth Booth’s sick mills where he befriended Arboni Speranza. A related shooting occurred weeks earlier at Speranza’s plant, leading to a fatal foreman killing and a coded note about Humbert’s death.
United States Senator Wellington, speaking in umberland Maryland, declared lifelong opposition to imperialism and readiness to oppose President McKinley. He expressed support for Bryan to some extent but noted disagreements, and said he would attend the Liberty Congress in Indianapolis while remaining a Republican.
Secretary Heath argues most American volunteers abroad are Republicans and asserts no state or federal authorizations exist to let them vote for state officers Congress or presidential electors. He urges legislative action to correct an oversight.
The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company forwarded the first southern tree export from its Ensley steel mill to Copenhagen and Glasgow. Twenty five tons of billets went to Copenhagen and thirty tons of ingots to Glasgow. Vice President James Bowerson is in Europe directing the trial shipments, which sold below European figures.
Reports from Marion and Rushville describe a troubling sequence of break ins and assaults near the LeMasters farm south of the city. A mysterious intruder, harassed by locals with shotguns, removed a bell and assaulted Mrs. LeMasters with a stone, leaving her unconscious. A $100 reward is offered for the intruder. Separately, civil murder cases in Rushville involve Charles F. Dale denying charges tied to four deaths, and John Kintenberg, paroled for tuberculosis, admitting a past killing. An Elkhart river incident recounts a tramp’s tale after his clothing was stolen leading to a rescuer providing garments.
Marion Cycle Works suspended operations with over 200 workers idle. Manager B P Halladay blamed a dull bicycle market and waning wheel popularity. Restart depends on next season's outlook as the plant remains idle for the first time in years.
Wil Marley, Dave Shackley, and Harry Marley return from Seattle with about twenty five Flint Glass workers sent by the American Flint Glass Workers Union to Northwestern Glass Company. After four weeks the plant is idle as workers strike over wages and fixed salaries rejected by the firm leaving twenty gas belt workers unemployed in a foreign country.
In Bloomington Indiana Thomas Clark wins a city council seat by a single vote. His brother in law Edward Zaring traveled for business and debated returning home to vote for Clark. He chose to vote and the final returns show Clark elected by one vote.
Noblesville notes the death of John Carey on the transport Grant in San Francisco Bay on June 11. A Hamilton County native, Carey sought to enlist in the Spanish American War, failed exams, then joined in March 1899 at Fort Wayne. His unit served in the Philippines from May 1899, with active service in several engagements.
Dr Lairy presented findings from 24 wagons across as many dairies showing fat content mostly under 3 percent, while claims claimed at least 4 percent. He cited water dilution up to 12 percent and use of formalin and soda bicarbonate to preserve milk for five days. He linked recent childhood illnesses to milk quality.
Theodore S. Day of New Albany releases a card admitting a rash act against his wife, expressing remorse and asking the community to judge with mercy as his wife shows forgiveness and pity amid pain.
Estes Rathbone former Cuba post director was arrested on four charges totaling about 4000 dollars. He allegedly drafted two improper pay orders and claimed per diem expenses after a salary increase. He is jailed while bondsman Senor Gamba’s bid was rejected. Bail set at 25000 with bond issues unresolved.
A Berlin cable reports Gen Tunes Fuh Siang warns that legation members will be killed if international forces advance on Pekin. The dispatch, not yet acknowledged by the Chinese minister, cites massacres against missionaries and Christians in Poa Ting Fuoon Juin.
Vincennes special Mrs Mary W Clapg aged 81 died Monday after forty two days of absolute fasting. Born near Middletown New York she moved to Lawrence county New York in 1850. Sister of late Judge Aaron Shaw Olney Illinois she came to this city seven years ago to stay with her son in law H. B. Badellet shoe merchant. Eleven weeks ago she fell injuring a hip which led to the final illness. Funeral was held Tuesday in this city.
Jeffersonville officials marred by Sunday nuptial activity, but Virgil Walker and Miss Elizabeth Dierson from Louisville stood out. After she fled her home with her intended, they walked across the Big Four bridge taking nearly an hour. The ceremony followed at 3 a.m. with parental opposition noted.
In Elkhart Circuit Court a ten thousand dollar slander suit is filed with plaintiff Mrs. Lillie Coy a hotel waitress alleging damage to reputation from reports about her chastity circulated to a friend and admirer George Lower. Defendant is merchant policeman Jerry N. Trump of Goshen. Tuesday afternoon.
The City Council elected John Downey a Democrat to succeed Fabe Summers a Republican who resigned This gave the Democrats a majority and they immediately discharged all policemen firemen and street workmen and appointed Democrats.
Noblesville special report: William Robbins a farmer seven miles west of the city was killed on the Lindley farm while mowing oats. A mower repair mishap caused the horses to run and Robbins was thrown into the sickle bar, dying within minutes. He left a widow and five children.
The New Orleans disturbances leave twelve dead and twenty eight wounded, including women and a girl. Robert Charles, the Black insurgent, is killed after being cornered on Saratoga Street while resisting capture. Four white fatalities occur in the confrontation. A citizens police force helps restore order.
A large German force departed Bremerhaven for China with grand ceremonies. The Emperor urged no quarter against Chinese foes, pressing total destruction if possible. Berlin cables indicate public opinion rejects the Kaiser’s harsh command as too ferocious.
Washington reports that one of Col Liscum’s last acts before dying at Tien Tsin was sending a spy to Pekin. General Bernard and an English commander sent messengers, with Japanese aid suspected. None have returned or sent word, though hope remains for information from Mr Conger and reassurance from Minister Wu that the legationers survive.
A young man from Prato, Angelo Bressi, assassinated King Humbert II of Italy at Monza during a prize distribution. Bressi was arrested and protected from the crowd. Humbert II, born 1844, had ruled since unification and faced prior assassination attempts amid shifting Italian politics.
A fire at the Lia Paz mine in Matehula near Monterey, San Luis Potosi, trapped miners underground. Eleven bodies recovered. many others missing or dead. foreman Ramon Gomez died aiding others as flames raged for hours. Authorities notified and excta ments rise in the mining town.
The case of Chas. F. W. Neely of the Cuban postal service continued Monday before Judge Licomb in the U S Circuit Court. George W. Marshall testified the funds were kept in a large safe and Neely signed receipts while handling all receiving and disbursing money.
Lebanon Indiana special reports Will F Wood known from the Pearl Bryan case eloped with the daughter of ex Auditor A C Daily and returned July 3 with his bride. They were married in Danville Indiana and visiting relatives in Lansing Michigan. Daily declines plans while daughter and her brother Dr Earl Daily of Wagoner Oklahoma are sole heirs to a fortune nearing half a million dollars.
Ten persons were injured and two fatally burned by an early evening pre mature gun discharge at the National Guard Encampment at Camp Lincoln. The blast occurred around five o clock Saturday when a lighted cigarette ignited spilled powder.
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