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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
69
A man from New Mexico courted several Bluffton women via letters leading to a failed marriage rope. Arnold was lured to Indiana for a ceremony, the bride vanished and later was found dead in a yard well. Officials suspect despair drove her to suicide. A school bid noted and rubber tire maker contract mentioned.
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Two armed men attacked William Thdwell near Ted nate Miendasy night. The victim crawled to the road where friends found him next morning. A second farmer Fin ney time of wv Stretchbercry faced masked intruders who beat him, tied him to weeds, and killed him. His wife suffered a breakdown. The body of Mrs Ade l ae Shultz was found in ten feet of water, seventy seven years old, wife of wealthy farmer John Shultz.
A Terre Haute item reports Joe Smith of Fontanet offers a reward for the recovery of clothing stolen from him. The note implies he sought the thief’s capture and the clothing’s return after the thief vanished with the clothing.
A New York Special outlines J Pierpont Morgan as a dominant financier with a vast, partly opaque stake in multinational firms. The piece lists Morgan holdings totaling over 5.2 billion dollars across sectors including New York Life Harper & Brothers United States Steel and Niagara Falls Power. It notes plans to expand rail and shipping ventures and hints at future Chinese and Trans-Siberian projects.
Miners and operators plan a meeting to challenge enforcement of the centerstate commerce law aimed at preventing discrimination in shipping rates. Clinton operators argue Chicago market access favors Danville rivals, and rebates previously allowed were removed, threatening Clinton’s competitive position.
Benjamin James, a miner, was shot seven buckshot times in the chest and stomach by James Carlin, a farmer living near the town. Carlin fled or refused to explain the motive and was arrested. authorities consider possible mental illness as a factor. The victim was unmarried.
Major Bookwalter said Indianapolis cannot host Sunday baseball even if forced out of the American Association. He cited a state law that forbids Sunday games and noted magnates refuse to bring teams unless their full series including Sundays is allowed.
Reports from multiple Wyoming counties indicate last week’s storm killed about 12 000 to 13 000 sheep with losses from 5 to 10 percent. Natrona county suffered the heaviest toll as shearing began early, with an estimated 30 0 head lost.
In Muncie Indiana Harry Kern twenty one shot James L Tartar twenty six at the Oland saloon after a quarrel. Tartar from Kentucky wounded Kern with two blows near the right lung and Kern fired twice at close range, second shot hitting. Tartar dies or is dying in hospital while Kern is jailed with bond refused. officials deem the shooting justifiable.
Washington special reports Sol Smith Russell died at the Richmond Hotel in the city at 2 10 PM after months of perpetual hiccoughs. He was 54 and leaves Mrs Russell and children. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery. services were held at Mr Berger's home with Rev J A Perry officiating. Russell, born in Brunswick Maine, had a long stage career from 1865 in New York and Daly's company, later starring in Edgewood Folks and other works.
General George Davis arrives at Lake Lanao in Mindanao and meets nine Datus seeking peace. Local Moro leaders deny writing a defiant letter about a massacre and praise American patience. Captain Leo Febiger clears trails as reinforcements approach Samal. fort remains unmouthed with no shots fired.
Fire at the Broad Ripple Traction Company's barn in Broad Ripple destroyed five cars a horse and wagon and tools and supplies. The loss is estimated at about 25000 dollars. Train service between the city and suburb was little affected and no schedule changes were made.
Gen Frederick D Grants expedition with Rasco and Florida captured Guer varras command in Samar with 189 insurgents and 161 rifles. Three hundred more insurgents with 131 rifles surrendered at Catbalonga and 300 bolomen at Sulat. Rufo, ladrone leader in Negros, surrenders with 158 officers and men and seven weapons.
Lasalle Newfoundland villagers report Rudolph Bartag wife and five children found comatose at home in Yicona. Leo Lenzer, amateur hypnotist, confessed to placing the family asleep four days earlier and says he hopes to wake them after recovery from nervous strain. A physician noted heart action remains normal. two children revived while others remain asleep.
The Indiana House passed an omnibus public buildings bill under the rules committee, sending it to the Senate. It allocates 17.4 million dollars for 74 cities including Hammond Elkhart Logansport Muncie Crawfordsville Richmond Vincennes and seeks Anderson as a future addition. The measure covers 77 new sites and 58 existing increases with 1.585 million to treasury, amid debate over amendments and potential changes in the Senate.
In the House of Commons secretary of the admiralty Hugh A Arnold-Forster said the admiralty is studying ship subsidies to define rights for emergencies such as a shipping combine. A committee will report on future subsidy forms while arrangements with the White Star line prevent transfer of armed cruisers or merchant ships to a foreign flag without admiralty consent during the agreement’s term.
New York Health Department seized low priced baking powder found in department stores. Lab analysis labeled it an alum powder largely of alum and pulverized rock, deemed dangerous to health. Thousands of pounds were destroyed at the offal dock. warns against using such cheap food items. Recommends high grade cream of tartar brands as economical and healthful.
The State Mutual Life Annuity Company of Illinois was placed in receivership Friday. Attorney Berley, for creditors, characterizes the firm as a get-rich-quick concern and alleges stockholders have lost thousands. The company claims policies totaling $2,000,000 were issued.
Nome Nugget states a New York syndicate prospecting the tundra between Nome and Penny rivers found millions of dollars in gold dust. The discovery, lasting eighteen months, is described as startling and significant for the Ber ing coast region.
Ninety feet underground a planned blast to wreck the Niagara Power Company tunnel was foiled when a nipper boy found wiring cut and dynamite staged 1600 feet from the shaft. About thirty workers faced deadly danger as detectives investigate motive and suspects.
The renewed request to pension Mrs. Benjamin Harrison at an annual rate was not introduced. The Senate committee would not report it favorably, so friends here and in Indianapolis decided not to pursue the bill. Mrs. Harrison and her friends were informed of the decision.
Fort Wayne Indiana reports a Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad excursion train collided with a freight train at Wallen six miles from the city around 9 PM Sunday. Two locomotives overturned and about thirty five passengers were shaken up with four seriously injured. a relief train and physicians were sent from Fort Wayne to assist and injured were brought back to the city.
Washington reports from Bogota describe heavy fighting near Guatava forty five miles from Bogota. About fifteen thousand four hundred men are said to be engaged as the Uribe-Uribe revolut ionist forces suffer defeats and retreat while government troops push forward.
In Reading Special, Mrs Kate Edwards aged 35 and Samuel Gleason aged 50 were condemned to death for killing Mrs Edwards husband John Edwards near Stouchburg. George Gantz aged 20 was sentenced to death for the murder of Annie Etter aged 15.
A large blaze destroyed most of Herkimer a town of about 500 near the St Joseph and Grand Island railroad six miles west of St Joseph. The fire began shortly after midnight Saturday and its origin remains unknown.
Former secretary of agriculture J Sterling Morton died at 4 30 p m Sunday at Lake Forrest the home of his son Mark Morton after weeks of illness Cerebral thrombus caused his death He suffered strokes last week and Sunday with three sons Paul Morton Jay Morton and Mark Morton at his bedside
A Grant dinner at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis honored Ulysses S. Grant with more than 100 men in evening dress. Notable speakers included Robert G. Cousins Spencer Blackburn Peter S. Grosscup and James S. Sherman. Toasts and portraits decorated the event with flags and flowers.
Homer Lanham rancher caused a Meade disturbance last Wednesday firing at a marshal and wounding Ed Kragh who likely will die. The marshal saved by a book in his pocket then arrested Lanham. Next day Jesse Lanham arrived with a revolver defying authorities. a hotel parlor shooting grazed Mrs. Campbell before both brothers were disarmed and jailed.
In Salonica Roumelia all suspects tied to the Ellen M Stone kidnapping have been released after a memorial from Djumaibala Christians to the Sultan urging action against brigandage and praising loyalty. The Porte welcomed the move and military precautions for Christian protection followed as a sign of the Sultan's goodwill.
New York Special reports John C. Tomlinson is now lead counsel for Albert T. Patrick, replacing Frederick B. House and William H. Moore who previously defended Patrick in the Rice murder trial. Clerk’s records reveal the change.
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