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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
1
A Kokomo funeral for the 4 year old child of Mr and Mrs Hancock sparked a dispute as the minister preached against divorce. A relative demanded a public apology and threats of violence were averted. The minister refused to retract, maintaining the sermon was not personal.
Oren Jordan, of Portland, who had married a widow years his senior, attempted to kill her on a Sunday. He fired twice. both shots missed. He then aimed at himself, but the bullet only grazed his skull, causing a scalp wound, allowing him to escape.
William G Green of Denver Den ver Miami county who ran a closed bank was brought by a U S marshal to Indianapolis Federal Commissioner Steven son. He waived the hearing and was bound over to the federal grand jury for failure to pay the government special tax on private banks. Green says a Michigan backer forced him into banking by securing certificates with benefits in return for funds to start the bank.
Jeffersonville report shows Treasurer Ford of Clarksville contesting town board action cutting his salary to 40 dollars yearly while he must post a bond of 8600 dollars. Ford, a Republican, notes Democrats control the board. Formerly the treasurer was paid a salary plus a percentage on delinquent collections, typically around 259 to a fade each year.
A 17 year locust swarm is forecast to return next summer, advising orchardists to avoid planting until fall. The first invasion occurred earlier, damaging trees as limbs die and shed. larvae remain underground until the ensuing year.
Fragmentary note describes a sickness causing rage and stomach distress spread among people and animals. It claims fever and violent symptoms with fatal risk by the third day, attributing causes to herbs and unspecified poisoning.
Frank Qlding of Taibois county faces charges for attempting to take the life of Mire Catherine Ferri an alleged witch bound over to the circuit court in Jasper. Reports claim Mrs Perry’s kin accuse the witch of roaming at night making signs and Olding fired at her doorstep after claiming his horse was bewitched.
In Wabash county on a Stumday night a man known as Garl and his brother Ax a Rager were drowned while bathing in the Eel river. Asa aged S. w.ded out as the current swept him away. Guirl aged 11 swam to assist but all three sank near the scene. Rollin Ogden raised the alarm and rescue came after about twenty minutes.
Washington outlines a long term force distribution for an expanded army to 75000. By July 1 volunteers from the Spanish War era are discharged leaving 25000 U S troops in the United States with coastal defense duties. The Philippines Porto Rico Cuba and Hawaii receive 40000 5000 and 5600 respectively while Alaska and the Northwest gain strength for policing mining regions.
William J. Wooley, a councilman and manufacturer, defends against a sulton note for 1.8 held by Benjamin Lukens Sr. He claims an Indianapolis meeting with Mrs. Lukens two years ago led to coercive pressure at a hotel and a signed $1,000 note to avoid trouble, which he asserts was blackmail.
Mrs Lukens Jr drove to Woolley home and with her son restrained Woolley as she horsewhipped and struck him. The son knocked Woolley down and kicked him in the face after the elder Lukens had exhausted her force. The incident stemmed from a disputed note of 1.0 owed to Miz Lukens.
fragments report Dole’s departure and two month timeline while the Advertiser notes kahunas and revival of an old idea of neomancy in the Legislature. the piece hints at a push for permanent state status and a governing shift with Dole in focus.
An order designates Gen Chaffee as military governor of the Philippines replacing civil authority. The move places headquarters in Manila with key public buildings, including the Estado Mayor, under military control as Taft civil governance moves to decide future administration.
Bluefield West Virginia reports a flood of unprecedented scale, possibly surpassing Johnstown. Two hundred lives may be lost, with extensive property damage across the Pocahontas coal field as rail lines, bridges, and telegraph wires are destroyed. Restoration work underway. communication to the stricken area only partly established.
An Eastern syndicate buys 1,200 acres near Beaumont including hotel and medicinal springs for 1,250,000 dollars with 100,000 dollars paid as a binder. The Houston investor Joan H. Kirby has attracted Boston capital to the venture as the title work proceeds and a larger oil interests group forms.
Berlin newspaper reports General French was captured by the Boers, paroled, then recaptured and returned to General Botha. Kitchener urged delay. future release offered to secure French's freedom. French later believed alive, then feverish, then sent to Cape Colony to direct operations against Boer commanders Kritzinger and Fouche.
English capitalists weigh fusion of rail and steel interests while warnings arise about American investments in United States Steel shares. The Scotsman notes insiders offloading, London banks restrain advances, and critics claim American trusts offer little real value amid rivalries and anti American sentiment.
Early flood toll ranges under seventy five with over ten initially reported dead. Details remain scarce and a precise list of victims is not yet available.
Mrs McKinley, brought home from California in frail condition, for the first time went downstairs Tuesday to join the President at luncheon. She stayed at the table briefly then returned to her room. Her general condition remains favorable and Dr Rixey notes steady improvement.
Reports detail an unexploded bomb in a railroad carriage carrying two Montenegrin princes in Italy. Other items note Beecier at Kiel regatta, a Manchester cotton warehouse fire, Zimmerman's debtor leverage, Madeira royal visit, Hartford crew hosting events in Christiana, a Moroccan envoy’s treaty talks, and Russian finance denial of French loan negotiations.
The town, central to Pocahontas coal fields, suffered near total destruction. It served as the mining region’s supply hub and whisky market, hosting about a dozen saloons that were swept away along with much of the town.
General Cailles surrendered at Santa Cruz with 650 soldiers and 500 rifles. Allegiances were taken to the United States. Col. Caballes also surrendered after fleeing to the mountains. Cailles promised a proclamation to call insurgents bandits who do not surrender.
The Tug river overran its banks in Mc Dowell county washing away parts of Welch and numerous lumber plants along the riverbank. Residents reported historically high flooding levels unseen by the oldest inhabitants and widespread damage across the area.
Neff and Moore are expected to recover despite their bodies bearing severe scars from injuries.
In Matteawan New York the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church saw young women pledge to raise one dollar toward the church debt. Miss Ida Lisk earned five cents for washing her father’s pet pig and more by selling kisses at five cents each.
Companies J K and L of the Twenty seventh Infantry recruited at Fort McPherson left Atlanta for Plattsburg New York to take station. A detachment of 202 recruits with three officers left Columbus Ohio for Portland Oregon to join Vancouver barracks. Justice Maclean in New York Supreme Court issues a writ of habeas corpus to produce Dwight the son of Count Gyula de Festetics. Christian Scientists visit Concord New Hampshire with about 3000 attendees greeted by Mary Baker Eddy at Pleasant View.
Longansport Indiana report: Lawrence Beeson killed William Elkins fatally hurt Cal Neff and John Moore severely burned in a whisky barrel explosion in a Vandalia freight car. Sparks from a hammer ignited a leaking barrel. flames wrecked the car and firemen battled the blaze as bystanders watched. Beeson suffered severe burns and was doomed as medics fought to save him.
The Czarina gave birth to a daughter on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. The child will be named Anastasia. The Czar and Czarina also have Grand Duchesses Olga born November 15 1913, Tatiana born June 10 1897, and Marie born June 26 1899.
A Thursday evening storm swept the state causing general damage to buildings fences and crops. Hartford City reported fifty derricks blown down and Marion suffered considerable lightning damage. Delaware county saw large crop losses from hail.
Witnesses in commissary theft cases face charges while native teachers seek study in American normal schools. insurgents in Albay and Sorsogon suffer casualties. Cailles moves from Pangjan to Cavinti. US Philippine Commission reforms Manila governance and seeks funds for 50 teachers. Transport ships McClellan and Indiana prepare to carry Congressmen and troops to Manila. Volunteers totaling about 7700 expected by June 26, with ships Thomas and Ohio arriving from Manila the coming days.
The Santa Fe railway aims to move thousands of Italians to the United States, distributing Italian language literature in Italy and forming agencies to select immigrants. The San Joaquin valley is a target, with plans to expand to other European countries after Italian efforts succeed.
Denver special reports a vast plan to transfer the U S railroad network to the government within years. A Western financier claims Rockefeller Harriman Vanderbilt Gould and Morgan interests would cede every line with the government paying about 10 billion dollars, financed by banks controlled by the same groups.
In Lagrange North Carolina D B Jones a black preacher accused of assaulting Mrs Noah Davis was taken from the guard house Thursday night and lynched. Cries and pistol shots were heard as the lockup was broken into and the suspect vanished.
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