12 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
2
Telegraph briefs summarize recent incidents with casualties crimes fires and political religious notes. Readers receive quick snapshots of events across regions and subjects in concise, period style sections.
A gang of six robbed the Citizen's Savings Bank in Chariton Ohio blowing the safe with dynamite. Night Watchman Pomeroy and a citizen resisted. one burglar was shot. Two suspects were captured at Willoughby. others traced toward Painesville and east. Banks warned statewide to seize stolen property.
After a 25 year journey through England America and Europe the Gainsborough portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire stolen from Agnew Brothers London in 1876 is reported found in Chicago and returned to its owners. A Chicago detective agency aided the recovery valued at 50000 with a suspect recipient said to have received a large reward and to have agreed to drop prosecution. The painting has arrived in London.
Copenhagen correspondent reports Washington may take offense at Denmark’s hesitation to cede the Danish West Indies. The United States appears menacing while European powers offer Denmark moral backing.
Special Chief Justice Arellano reports a long conference with Aguinaldo. He says Aguinaldo sees futility in continued resistance and wants to spare Filipinos further distress, trusting in the justice and generosity of the American people. The insurgent leader will urge a ceasefire and acceptance of American sovereignty.
An engineer and an unknown stock car supervisor were killed when the Wheeling and Lake Erie train struck a rock fallen from the embankment in a deep cut near Jewett Ohio. A brakeman was slightly injured.
Dispatch reports 10,000 Greek men storming Smythe's Ghetto in Vienna amid rumors Jews killed a Greek boy for ritual purposes. Turkish troops charged the mob with bayonets, one person killed and fourteen wounded.
In Washington Indiana, 17 year old Harley Lamb fatally stabbed Walter Correll, 22, during a street fight. Lamb used a pocket knife to cut Correll’s throat. the victim bled to death before a doctor could be summoned. Both youths were sons of prominent local businessmen.
Former Congressman John B. Gilfillan of Minneapolis donates fifty thousand dollars to the University of Minnesota. The income from the gift will be used to assist worthy students at the university.
President McKinley announced Saturday morning to the cabinet that Philander Knox of Pittsburg had accepted the position of attorney general.
Creston Clarke stars in The Last of His Race at the Fort Wayne Masonic Temple on April 2 with an ushers benefit event supporting the venue and performers.
A dispatch from Nice reports a duel between Count Tarnowski and Lieutenant Colonel Tolstoi. Initially no shots were fired and then the conflict escalated as the duel proceeded.
The column lists a flood of incidents from across the U S including accidents in Somerville and Hobart, bank failures in Hannibal, family shootings in New York and Pennsylvania, drownings in Bridgeport, large coal shipments, celebrity insanity, transport accidents, arson and burglaries, political shifts, and mining and industrial news with numerous named places and people.
An assignment involving John Gilmour, Hugh Gilmour & Co., and Gilmour Brothers of Owensboro Ky is noted with unknown liabilities and assets. A Reform Alabama robbery recovered $4,000 in a safe in the express office, believed to be state funds, while the robbers fled. A Chattanooga Tennessee Mountain stove works blaze caused $50,000 loss, mainly in pattern and molding rooms. Pittsburgh Harbison & Walker completes a new 200 acre project in Ces
Reports claim the Duke of Cornwall and York will be created Prince of Australia. Col Gonzales, Manila insurgent governor, surrendered with 10 officers and 45 men to Col Beacom at Malabon. Count Tolstoi reportedly banished. Tolstoi accused of inciting disturbances and ministerial assault. Sir John Stainer died in Verona. Petrel gunboat fire at Cavite killed Lt Cmdr Jesse Mims Roper and 22 others. Vossische Zeitung cites a Galician dispatch on Interior Minister Sipuagine shot. plot failed.
Secretary Root announces Aguinaldo's oath to the United States while Quadra sails from Victoria for Pacific cable survey. McKinley promotes Funston to brigadier general amid army discord. Manila commissary frauds cited as arrests mount. Perez of San Francisco leads national shooting band. West Point cadet Titus named.
Market figures across several cities show cattle values from $2.50 to $5.50 and hogs up to $6.20 in Chicago and Indianapolis, with varied wheat No 2 prices around 69c to 73c and corn No 2 ranges near 40c to 44c. Regional notes list oats, rye, and barley prices, plus minor seed and creamery butter values.
Charles F. Jones, valet of William Marsh Rice, testified that Albert T. Patrick instigated the murder by giving mercurial pills and oxalic acid to the old financier and applying chloroform to his face. Jones described placing a chloroform-soaked towel on Rice for thirty minutes as part of the plan to seize $3,000,000 in cash and securities and divert real estate to Patrick’s use.
Cleveland dispatch reports Tom L. Johnson’s election as mayor of Cleveland is seen by his supporters as a step toward the presidential nomination. His friends claim he is the only Democratic leader on whom both factions can unite, predicting a 1904 bid.
The Illinois Central finished its annual track inspection. Smaller western routes allegedly pay commissions for ticket sales. Santa Fe February earnings reach 1.51 million with 154 thousand gain. gross 4.14 million up 586 thousand. Los Angeles to Salt Lake City line construction starts at San Petra with 75 pound rails laid. A Gotham conference may seek a four-system Harriman amalgamation in the West. Five of the finest cars produced recently by builders.
Fragmented returns show Democratic gains in Wisconsin and St. Louis amid local votes across Kansas and Minnesota. Oscar Hebel heads the Republican City Attorney ticket while Rolla Wells wins a St. Louis mayoral plurality. violence reported in some precincts with elected officials contesting results.
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