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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
2
A brief condensed report outlines notable events from the past week including crime incidents, fires, political developments, and religious news. Specific cases and locations are referenced in terse summaries suitable for quick public reference.
In San Francisco Chinatown two Chinese men were killed and two others fatally wounded in rival highbinder feud related attacks. Victims were shot as they slept at 2 Clay Street. Police quickly moved in arresting about six heavily armed Highbinders after the shootings.
War Department release reports General Chaffee at Manila cables that Transport Wright hit an uncharted rock near the south end of Saram Island at the San Juanico entrance. The ship is badly damaged with fifteen feet of water in the hold. no lives lost. cargo largely salvable but in damaged condition. rescue power uncertain.
Henry H. Twerliger cashier of the Montague bank vanishes from Montague Michigan after writing that bank assets exceed liabilities by 15000 dollars. A note to his wife says he is a wanderer and will not return. Relatives fear his health has suffered from overwork.
The American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs was launched in Chicago with Thomas J. Hickey as president. The circuit lists owners and cities including Indianapolis W T Watkins and J Rauschhaupt Milwaukee H J Quinn and C S Kavenor St Paul George Len mon Columbus T J Brice Toledo Charles J Strebel Minneapolis A B Beall Qmahsa W A Rourke Kansas City George Tebezn.
David Nation and Carrie Nation obtain a divorce with Mrs Nation receiving the home property a brick building and a valuable lot. David receives an old house valued at about one dollar. Each retains personal property as currently possessed. The verdict was delivered in Mrs Nation’s absence.
In John and Unicorn counties Tennessee authorities launch a general hunt after bears frighten women and children. More than fifty bears have been trapped and killed in the area since October 1 as armed men trek to the mountains to help control the animals.
Police Captain Thomas J. Diamond of New York was tried in Albany on a change of venue from New York County and found guilty of neglect of duty for failing to suppress disorderly houses in his precinct. He was fined 1000 dollars, which was paid.
An election in a Pratt City suburb will decide on incorporating Douglas Alabama on December 14. If approved, the all Negro town will elect Negro officials and bear the name of Frederick Douglass, the famed statesman.
Fort Wayne listings show Margeerita Sylva Opera Co presenting The Princess Chic and Laughing in the Web on December 9 to 12. Also scheduled are Little Red School House December 11 and Sunset Miner.
Mayor-elect Seth Low appoints Col. John N. Partridge as police commissioner of Greater New York. Partridge, current state superintendent of public works, assumes leadership of the police department.
Manila report states the operation on Governor Taft was successful. He plans to depart for Washington on December 30 to recuperate and confer with Secretary Root.
Clem Studebaker, a renowned Indiana industrialist, died in South Bend. He rose from humble labor to one of the state's wealthiest and best known figures, famed for business acumen and ambitious career.
A Wabesh road collision near Seneca Michigan left an estimated eighty dead and around seventy six injured. Fire consumed cars as workers and rescuers pulled out unrecognizable corpses and rushed survivors to Adrian and Detroit hospitals.
Gen Francisco Castro, who led government troops at the Barbareas bridge, was killed early Thursday during a clash with insurgents. Liberal forces holding Colon for a week surrendered on Friday after a final conference attended by US and British naval officers and envoys from both sides.
William H. Rothwell known as Young Corbett defeated Terry McGovern in two rounds for the featherweight world title in Hartford Connecticut on Thursday afternoon. Corbett claims the championship after beating McGovern and follows his earlier win over Frank Erne in lighter weight bouts.
United States marines on shore guard railroad property and the consulate with life and liberty guaranteed by the government. British and French marines are landed to aid in preserving order and protecting life and property after Liberal forces surrender. Captain Perry of the battleship Town is credited with helping settle the difficult situation.
Governors of Minnesota North Dakota Montana Oregon and their colleagues respond to Gov Van Sant’s push against railway consolidation offering moral support. White of North Dakota Toole of Montana back a meeting of governors Geer of Oregon would attend if held on the coast. Montana holds the strongest anti consolidation law. others cite general or vague statutes.
Corbett faced the famed featherweight champion George Dixon in a weight class clash. He fought with courage, landed decisive blows, and despite Dixon’s reputation, won the bout at four to one as Terry was knocked down and overwhelmed toward the finish.
Taree Dr Abraham Kuyper, the current prime minister in Holland, is noted as the first cleric to hold the office. Miss Kate Livingstone, sister of explorer Dr Livingstone, just celebrated her 106th birthday on the Isle of Moll. Gen Greely predicts fog forecasting may be possible with proper data. The Shah returns to Persia from Paris and hides in his palace, though subjects glimpse him occasionally from his automobile purchased in Paris.
The department notes export inspections for 385000 cattle 228000 sheep and 48000 horses and mules along with nearly 1000 vessels carrying live stock Imported animals numbered 342000 with quarantines. Meat inspection covered nearly 37000000 animals with small condemnation rates. The secretary urges cautious use of state inspections and considers Britain’s live stock ban as a possible model.
A Detroit Penberthy Injector Co factory boiler exploded at 9 30 am Tuesday demolishing a three story brick building. About fifty workers were inside. at least twenty eight killed and many injured. The blast caused heavy debris, shattered nearby homes, and an estimated loss of 180 000 dollars.
A Dun review notes strongest iron and steel activity with record pig iron tonnage placed and rising raw material prices in the South. Chicago market averages show grain prices steady with narrow fluctuations and improving export demand. Hog and pork prices jumped amid heavy Western receipts surpassing last year, while corn demand remains driven by South and Southwest needs.
The report lists price ranges by city for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York and Buffalo. It covers grains including wheat corn oats rye and hay with typical No. 2 and mixed grade values and seasonal variations.
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