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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
2
A compact summary of notable world events across courts, crimes, accidents, labor, markets, and grain. Reports highlight notable individuals and places with emphasis on economic activity and public affairs.
A special group of three hundred Filipinos passed through Butte under the charge of Dr. Healy of Manila and ex-Governor Hunt. Nine tribes are represented from Manila to headhunters. One ill traveler, an old Black man, suffers pneumonia and may die before reaching St. Louis. Governor Hunt and Dr Healy are said to arrange clothing for the natives who had worn none before sailing for America.
Geo E Yewell survivor of the Greely relief expedition dies of consumption in Baltimore Md He helped locate Greely records at Brevort Island and brought news and documents to Captain Schley He was among the first to find the dying at Cape Sabine Two other expedition members died of consumption.
A freight train ran into a washout at Miller's Station Michigan. two trainmen were killed and two injured. The engine overturned and blocks of wreckage blocked both tracks, stopping traffic on the double track line.
Word from Berlin says German troops defeated Herreros at Omatakoberg with two German dead and three wounded, ten Herreros killed. The pursuit captured the rebel camp at Gmuramhbu and drove the enemy from the area, with several hundred cattle stolen from colonists.
Gimmy Britt defeated young Corbett in twenty rounds at Woodward's Pavilion San Francisco to win the world lightweight championship. The bout was fast and famous and nearly even until the last rounds when Britt surged ahead, Corbett tiring under Britt's pounding attack.
Justus L. Broboek president of the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart Ind changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court at Indianapolis for helping to wreck the bank. The court must sentence him to imprisonment in Leavenworth Kansas for not less than five nor more than ten years.
General Nicholas Arias, insurgent leader who ordered the fatal firing on Machinist J C Johnson of the gunboat Yan Kee on February 1, has been captured by government troops. He received a drumhead court martial and was sentenced to death and shot.
Notice served on a cone packing firm warns that unless it abandons moves to disband the unions a closed shop may be demanded and the 8608 union men in the yards would enforce the demand.
A lightning start sparked a blaze at the Jones brothers mammoth Dry Goods store on Sete and Main in Kansas City Missouri. Loss estimated at 139000 with 80000 on stock and 40000 on the building, owned by Octave Chanute of Chicago. Tully insured.
Norfolk dispatch reports prairie fires in Volt Wheeler and Rock Counties still burning. A spark in a feeding lot started the blaze, which has blackened a twenty by seven mile strip of prairie.
The steamer Frieda from Trapina reports sighting a large wreck about 65 miles off Giouester. No signs of life found aboard the distressed vessel.
The latest storm, described as the worst since the 1896 cyclone, struck Alta Lita in East St. Louis Missouri killing two and injuring many. Property losses exceed 800000 dollars according to early estimates.
Burglars entered the Postoffice in McArthur Ohio and worked the safe. They secured about 100 dollars worth of stamps 140 dollars in cash and four registered letters.
Eastern edition reports Tacony Iron Works Philadelphia main foundry building burned with losses around 50000 dollars. Other items note James yreGee, age 15, returning home to Millville N J after being abducted by gypsies. League Island marines opposing new regulation uniforms. several rail and gas incidents. various deaths and corporate actions across multiple states.
Reports detail Albert Kettle shot dead in Appleton Ohio and Dert Nash's arrest. Eugene Carey dies at a Chicago banquet. Michigan sophomores attack freshmen. National Bank of Hiddenville suspends under OCC. Santa Fe shops in Albuquerque destroyed by fire. About 100 workers unemployed. A. W. Colgate noted in Morristown. A Pasadena man dies near entry of friend. Severe storms and looting reported in Indiana Harbor and Chicago suburbs. Indianapolis thieves store goods. St Louis factory and wages affected. Parker arrested in Cleveland. Large estates in St Paul earmarked for poor relief. Grace Ethel, 19, sent to state prison for forgeries. Missing $5,000 bank shipment traced to Kansas City. Striking miners in Telleride Colorado under martial law. Missouri Supreme Court case Schneitler remanded.
Burlington Railroad dispatched a special train to Loomis to aid in saving the town from destruction. Farmers and section hands mobilized across the area to protect property and assist in the emergency effort.
Fire damage hits Southern firms in Bristol and Wheeling and a grain elevator blaze in Fairmount causing substantial losses. In Mississippi William McNeal is sentenced to hang after a white jury convicts him for attacking a colored girl. A Ky. shooting at Lee's Landing leaves Henry Stucker Jr dead as Richard Crofton flees to Indiana. A 12 year old in Abbeyville shoots himself. Fire at Sharp's Hotel and Lewis restaurant in Wheeling.
Obituaries note Sir Edwin Arnold's death in London born 1832. Berlin theater collapse kills thirteen workers. Lord and Lady Curzon face heir concerns as a daughter is born. Welsh regiment mutinies in Natal en route to Durban raided stores. Tibetan gold discovery rumors spark empire chatter. Kruger inherits fortune in Mentone. Jolo conflicts involve Pangliman Hassan's defeat. Port Arthur blocked by Japanese with ships and many seamen. Hawaiian royal line sees a newborn prince heir. Hawaii calls an early 4 April session to address treasury shortfall. Filipino resistance leader Sakay killed. others captured. Ashkabad rumors allege Afghan Amir poisoned. Habibullah Khan born 1872. Kiev dispatch notes Odessa University affair with bombs. Bonilla of Honduras reportedly court-martialed and shot. exile plot allegations.
A trade circular from United States Rubber Company announces a seven percent advance on all rubber footwear classes effective immediately. The report notes market reactions with large stock movements in railroad interests and merging assets.
The Senate and House advance Indian appropriation bills and civil service changes. Debates cover land leases, Alaska pupil attendance, and transport pay, with amendments on post office contracts, rural service hours, and carrier salaries amid political tensions.
Congressman Mann of Dinois pushes postal clerks salary raises in the National Capital and threatens to oppose rural carrier raises if the measure fails. Attorney General Knox says he is authorized to proceed with Panama canal property payment. Investigators conclude no irregularities in the Post Office Department division of correspondence as part of a wider review ordered months ago.
Review notes favorable trade conditions with open weather aiding outdoor work and rising wholesale orders as Easter goods distribute. It highlights a two thirds miners vote to accept wage reductions, easing potential manufacturing disruption, and reports mixed gains in iron and steel while grain, livestock, and retail activity show uneven progress.
Price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep collected from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York with wheat corn oats rye and butter and eggs. Quotes show regional variations with No 2 grades and mixed lots recorded.
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