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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
2
An electric briefing notes brisk weather and local happenings. Foreison Shores contributions mention crime updates and notable events, recorded by WEWS in a terse telegraph style for the week.
A head on crash on the Mountain Lake railroad near Gloversville New York killed fifteen and injured twenty nine as two crowded passenger cars collided while traveling in opposite directions. The disaster occurred four miles north of Gloversville and involved trains moving toward both north and south. Crowd gathered from grounds and resorts as workers and spectators reported the scene.
A 12 year old boy, Laory Loughren, started a deadly incident when he poured burning enxsoline over himself and six other children in Chicase. One child likely to die, another escaped with injuries. A civic worker fell thirty feet while fleeing in flames. The boy’s mother suffered severe injuries. Neighbors and onlookers aided by removing burning clothing as flames were extinguished.
In Yorkstown Ohio a violent incident on the Main Street led to a fatality. Witnesses describe three brothels named Moke Simon and Luke Shackine as involved amid chaotic scenes as victims suffered severe injuries.
In New York City a man named Albert docttaer was struck by a vehicle while walking on a city street. He died from injuries at the scene as officers and medical staff attended, with investigators examining the area for clues.
The text references Philip Pine act and figures such as Clarenes R. Beier and O Pettioentomtov, noting a chief of an island borough and a wartime department. It mentions extended detention under existing law and the development of an administrative bureau over many years.
Abstracted report notes a theft case tied to Abe steaipes Bays Tet Big Wines and a related poetry event. The piece mentions authorities from Windix 8 New York and Parry De warty involvement, with unclear details about the Indian eb States setting and a public response to the alleged crime.
Four men including Davis, night editor of the Calvesturm News, and Hast, proprietor of the Pispateh Ponting, died after a ride went awry and they were trapped beyond life-lines. Walter Ui, aged, and another colleague went missing following the wreck and perished.
Mrs. John Moore aged about, near Madison lod, was stung to death by bees from seven or eight hives at her home. A bystander who tried to rescue her, identified as a neighbor, is in critical condition. She was the mother of Jane Moore a known horsewoman.
A Michigan Central doubleheader train wreck near Thomas Michigan killed two men instantly and injured three others after the locomotive ran into a washout.
The treaty of trade and commerce between the United States and Spain has been signed, formalizing economic cooperation between the two nations.
The body of Uttwiller, accused of shooting and killing James Collins in Cincinnati last week, was recovered from the Ohio River. A head wound indicates Uttwiller shot himself and then leapt into the river.
A report from Union Arkansas says Harvey Sexton threw dynamite under Pink Gibson twenty six miles southwest of Union, blowing Gibson to pieces. The account labels this a Scimitar special from Mammouth Springs.
Official figures at the port of New York report 493320 immigrants arrived in the year ended July 1, an increase of about 85000 from the prior year. Other notes mention a Maine reform, a Philadelphia yarn fire, and a fatal incident in Brookville with multiple unrelated items in a single column.
A collage of late 19th century items reports on political advocacy by President Roosevelt preferences, church openings and abandonments in Cleveland, a fatal stabbing at Mingo Junction, a murder conviction in Faulkton, sentencing of a detective in Minneapolis, a train derailment near St Louis, a bank shortage case in Salt Lake City, a jail release after a beauty treatment case, a major tunnel collapse near Minerva Ohio, and multiple local crimes including a fatal shooting, a child’s death in Burlington, and a voter bribery conspiracy in Chicago. Also noted are a gasoline launch fire on Lake Bemidji and a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on juror intoxication.
At Houston Texas a wind of tornado proportions developed near Rosenberg and blew a Southern Pacific freight train from the track wrecking it and injuring three of four aboard. Fire at Columbia Pennsylvania caused damage estimated at STD.OQGG. Losers listed Dobbins & Ewing McKenan Anderson & Foster and W. DP. Wooldridge. Explosion of a tank of oil injured several persons from broken glass. The long drought in Lexay relieved Friday. Heavy rains from Dallas south to gales and nearby north east and west report downpour. Corn crop said beyond redemption but be saved.
An all British cable system to connect Great Britain with Canada Australia and New Zealand is expected to begin operation in November. Promoted by American agencies and enterprises, the SYCOGU 00 interurban traction project in England is led by New Yorkers.
Balssin and Thomas Bateh travel to St Petersburg to pursue information and discuss Alaska borders. Senator Bailey of Texas clashes with Beveridge on the Senate floor, restrained by bystanders. Dun and Cols Weekly Trade Review notes strong finances and rising manufacturing, June railroad earnings up 245 percent from 1901. Toronto chosen for 1905 International Sunday School Association meeting. 104 world convention to be held in Jerusalem. Steamship Roanoke arrives Seattle from Nome. no news of Portland or Jeanie, both feared lost. John Sebastian promoted to passenger traffic manager at Rock Island. Northwestern names R H Aishton as assistant GM. U S District Attorney Gould says William Yeatman, late War Department disbursing clerk, defaulter at death April 20, 1901, with alleged defalcation about $18,000.
Senate discusses Estes Rathbone petition for full investigation of Cuba posts directorship. amends tobacco bill to ban promises of tickets or immoral pictures. adopts Hawaii and Porto Rico inquiry. seats in Missouri vacant. DC G A R regulations approved. Bailey Beveridge clash. Elkins supports Cuba annexation opposed by others. Senate also passes admiral pay, pensions, and naval deficiency measures.
The weekly crop report notes cooler conditions and widespread rain in northern areas east of the Rockies, with heavy and timely rains aiding cotton and grains in the South while drought tightens in the east gulf. Central Indiana and southern Ohio suffer storm damage. corn growth stalls in the corn belt. winter wheat harvest delayed in the southwest. and general conditions vary by state with California faring well and New England prospects improving in some crops.
Secretary Moody seeks to recruit navy volunteers from striken miners in Pennsylvania. Dairy interests scorn Chicago packers plan to color butter for housewives. Senate public lands committee approves a bill to create a national park around Wind Cave in South Dakota to shield it from vandalism.
The piece recalls Sceptre's upset defeat in the Epsom Derby amid Derby week weather and notes Ard Patrics, a colt, easily outpaced her just as she won The Oaks. It emphasizes a scandal-free event and the enduring thrill of England's turf battle in 1902.
The article reports ongoing cold and rain in France Germany and Austria raising anxiety over crops and vineyards. Cereals lag with wheat not yet sown in northern France and unfavorable conditions elsewhere while storms have damaged many grape vines. Lord Milner was sworn in as governor of the Transvaal at Pretoria.
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