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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1904
Page
6
Four children of Mr and Mrs William Burke perished in a house fire in Sebastopol Pennsylvania. Helen fourteen James eleven Mary five Michael six were asleep when a wall of flame trapped them. The parents awoke and escaped by leaping from a second story window as the building could not be saved.
A gas tank explosion at the Pinesceh Cas Compressing company yard in Washington DC caused three deaths and likely fatal injuries to a fourth. The blast blew the roof and collapsed two walls while workers in the engine area were struck by bricks and burned severely.
Forbirde 1 to Follow tia Trade and an injunction prevents Jas A Cone of Boston from engaging with any company in the nets trade for five years after resigning from a Massachusetts firm. The bill accuses him of violating a non compete by joining a Chicago based firm in the same business.
In dense fog two miles west of Maywood Illinois a special train carrying sixty three Indians en route to Washington to visit President Roosevelt was struck by a mail train. Three were instantly killed, three fatally injured, and twenty others seriously hurt. Panic spread among the survivors as the wreckage scattered across the prairie.
The census bureau issued a bulletin giving the 1S population estimate for the United States excluding Alaska and possessions at Ta Ga tensy. It shows a rise of 3.8514 since the 19 census and covers 488 cities with 10,000 or more inhabitants in Par.
A special pass to the World’s Fair grounds during the exposition period was issued in the name of Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. The pass designates the President as colonel and supreme manager of the state event, with the Senate and other national dignitaries present in the official form.
San Francisco witness reports describe Cordela Botkin found guilty in a Delaware case involving poisoning via mailed candy. The victim is identified as Mrs Fein Po Bunnins. Botkin faces life imprisonment as this marks her second conviction in the matter.
The British steamship Rosewood under Captain McGregor sailing from Gulf Port Mississippi to Europe ran aground two miles north of Virginia Beach. Norfolk wrecking tugs raced to refloat the vessel as dense fog hampered efforts.
A washout on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern at Washington Indiana extends 200 feet. Thousands of acres are submerged and traffic on the line is temporarily impaired.
A tornado passage near Mexia Texas killed three people and injured nine others. Three of the injured are feared dead.
An explosion at the Squid Carbonic Acid Company plant on Second Street and Central Avenue in Cincinnati killed Joseph Thompson and seriously injured Joseph Ries. The cause of the blast is unknown.
A violent wind storm toppled the east end of the Cumber Presbyterian Church in Vincenne and blew down trees and fences. The structure moved from its foundation, prompting damage assessments by local authorities.
A Standard Oil distributing station in Jersey City burned, causing losses estimated at $75,000. The blast followed by amid a wave of suicides in New York City and various misdeeds and legal actions across several states involving railroads, mills, and public figures.
A string of incidents paints a volatile scene: TI Woods, a Petersburg magnate, reportedly died by suicide. farmers strike in a border area. Senator Burton sentenced in St Louis to six months plus a fine. a St Louis divorce granted amid domestic conflict. a Manila expo shows Philippine Negritos suffer a pneumonia death. a Colorado boys’ incident risks deaths and lifelong injuries from firework play. George C Murphy Pottery plant burns in East Liverpool with multi thousand dollar loss. Missouri penitentiary guards overpowered by four convicts. Oklahoma sees widespread beneficial rain easing drought. labor unrest surfaces with John Nichols at the helm of striker leadership.
Louis Wilbert, 18, allegedly killed Gus McIntosh in Mannington Kentucky amid an old grudge. A man linked to Coal Creek troubles is found dead at Clinton jail. Battleship Virginia launched at Newport News Virginia with Matilda Montague as sponsor. Five Florida Methodist College party members drown near Anelore lighthouse. Fires in West Tampa destroy blocks and tenements worth over 5000000. A Cuban baby dies in a cigar factory blaze. Mrs. Stoenter, Memphis businessman's wife, kills herself in Cincinnati. Sam Jones’s son found dead near Jackson Kentucky with stab wounds. linked to Jett-White case. Holderman Brothers fire in Benwood West Virginia. Extradition treaty signed by Jay and Cuban minister. Fire losses in US and Canada totaling 11.2 million. US-Japan trade rising. a third of Japan's exports to US in 1902. Supreme Court rules coal roads must honor on-demand contracts. Nome mayor warns laborers to avoid district. seeks capital. Cuban Chamber of Deputies disruption halted by Nationalists. Nome Alaska freight demand projected high. contracts indicate heavy regional rush.
In the Senate and House actions, pension bills advanced and a new jurisdiction bill for Hot Springs Arkansas offenses passed. Texas statues for Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin were authorized for Statuary Hall. A fur seal protection convention with Britain was urged. The Panama Canal and post office matters dominated debates as committees moved on budgets and reforms.
Telegrams from Correspondents report improved winter wheat and central West planting, but increased labor troubles and discord in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New York City building trades. Steel and iron rise in Pittsburg while Northern Securities merger lingers. Railroads eye renewed inter ties. Union Pacific boosts rumors of consolidation and high money flow aids railroad traffic and iron and coal markets. Canadian wholesale traders see gains as rail congestion eases and demand for iron steel rises.
Reports say Japanese forces occupy Wiju and Yongampo after a rapid advance, described as a remarkable military feat. Separate dispatches note anti Semitic violence in Lom Palanka Bulgaria with a mob looting and killings. Additionally, mentions King Edward seeking mediation with Russia and a Royal Geographical Society expedition yielding geological finds at 8600 feet, suggesting past milder Antarctic climate.
Interior Department fixes bid opening dates for Indian supplies in Chicago May 3 St Louis May 5 New York May 24 with no date yet for San Francisco A Tawney bill defeat blocks premium coupons in tobacco packages House public lands panel approves a favorable report on farm use of forest reserve lands A Cuba money order treaty agreed at a Wynne Quesada conference expected to take effect around May 1
A historical note explains that in 1899 the United States produced 1.29 billion dozen eggs and vast poultry, valued at up to 280 million dollars, exceeding the world’s mined gold and silver and surpassing the wheat output of many states. It cites Iowa and Ohio egg production and notes incubators’ role versus hens.
A detailed listing of market quotes from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York covering cattle hogs sheep and a wide range of grains and dairy. Prices include No 2 red wheat corn oats rye and other grades with ranges for each city and commodity.
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