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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
2
Cannibal Feast Report Terrifying Coast of New Britain
A Victoria B C dispatch cites a Sydney letter about Cape Oxford bushmen killed and eaten by cannibals on New Britain’s coast. The German government moves to punish the culprits. Victims trading natives were fired on from canoes. captives were killed at the feast site and roasted or baked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Cape
Oxford
Sydney
New Britain
Subterranean Water Flows Found on Hawaiii Island
Discovery reveals immense underground streams of pure water 1500 to 5000 feet above sea level. Olan plantation taps five streams yielding 20 million gallons in 24 hours, enough to irrigate the large plantation. Water drains from surface into ancient lava bed basins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiii
Secretary Root on Cuba annexation at constitutional convention
Secretary Root voiced cautious views on Cuba's upcoming constitutional convention noting independence is the priority under congressional mandate. He said annexation could be considered later if Cuba expresses a wish, but it is not imminent at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Root
Republican Executive Committee Names National Members
Senator Ilanna announces the national executive committee includes Grame Stewart Illinois Henry C Payne Wisconsin Richard C Kerens Missouri J H Manley Maine M B Scott West Virginia Frederick S Gibbs New York Franklin Murphey New Jersey Myron T Herrick Ohio Harry S New Indiana. Chairman M Hi Hanna Secretary Perr S Heath Treasurer Cornelius N Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Ilanna
National Executive Committee
Grame Stewart
Illinois
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Richard C. Kerens
Death of Von Ketteler Report From Tokyo
The Japanese Legation in Washington received Tokio dispatches detailing Baron Von Ketteler's assassination in Pekin and fighting near Tien Tsin. The message dated July 4 notes the German minister was killed by a shot and leaves open whether mob soldiers caused the shooting. The Tien Tsin fighting report mirrors earlier press dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Ketteler
Washington
Tokio
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Siberian
Former Morrison Hotel owner held on murder and arson charges
J. W. Morrison of South Bend Indiana, former Morrison hotel proprietor, was held to the grand jury on five thousand dollar bond after a seven hour preliminary hearing before Judge Whitcomb. Several Morrison statements were contradicted by witnesses during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morrison
Morrison Hotel
South Bend
Ind
Effort Underway to Link China Bases by International Cable
An ongoing effort aims to establish an international cable linking Chinese bases with Shanghai Port Arthur Yokohama or another point to improve rapid communications with the outside world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Shanghai
Port Arthur
Yokohama
Secretary Root Says No More Troops to China
Secretary Root states the government will not send additional troops to China beyond those already ordered. The United States will field 11,000 soldiers there once all arrive, a figure President McKinley deems sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
China
United States
McKinley
Chicago
Windy City
Michigan Avenut
van Buren
Twelfth Street
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Relief Corps
ex-Prisoners of War
Ladies of the
G. A. R., Daughters of Veterans, Army Nurses’ Association
Loyal Serome Workers
The
Naval Veterans
Saloon Held Up in Fort Wayne Robbery at Noon
Two men in a buggy robbed the Berman Heersche saloon in Fort Wayne Indiana at noon Saturday taking cash and valuables totaling six hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berman Heersche
Fort Wayne
Ind
Perry S Heath to Resign as Postmaster General Aide
Perry S Heath the First Assistant Postmaster General is set to resign within days to become secretary of the Republican National Committee succeeding Charles Dick who retires to lead Ohio campaign efforts upon Senator Hanna's advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrys
Died for a Woman in Dana Tragedy
Melville Ingram was killed at Dana Indiana by Tot Crawall in a quarrel over Ethel Sims whom both men pursued. The incident occurred as both men paid attention to Sims prompting a fatal confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Ingram
Dana, Ind
Tot Crawall
Ethel Sims
Multiple fires and labor actions ripple across the Northeast
A Philadelphia shipyard and a box factory suffered fires causing heavy losses. Parallel wage strikes hit 15,000 New York coatmakers and 200 Moorhead Brothers puddlers in Sharpsburg, Pa. Other items note a $50 million National Telephone and Telegraph filing, a Texas killing, a New Hampshire estate, a Boston court case, Worcester fire, and a record Niagara whirlpool voyage by Peter Nissen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angle Iron-Smith
William Cramps Sons’ Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
New York
Moorhead
Sharpsburg
Thomas B. Rice & Son
Mifflin Street
National Telephone and Telegraph Company
Trenton
N. J
Henry Vote
Sherwood
Texas
Plate
Moorhead Brothers
Wellesley College
George F. Towle
U.S. A
Newcastle
N. H
London
Francis Truth
United States
Boston
Worcester
Mass
EB P. Crane Lumber Company
Daniels-Cornell Company
Luby
Sanborn’s
Somerville
E. E. Birdsall
Fall River
Garret A. Hobart
Paterson
Hobart
Sheet Steel Combine
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
I. M. Bowser
Peter Nissen
Chicago
Niagara Tvalls
Niagara
Placer mines found in lower California and city news
Reports note rich placer mines found in lower California and a cable car accident injuring eight in Milwaukee Avenue Chicago. Other items include a new $20,000 building at the University of Chicago, a bicycle lights law arrest, and various fatal or violent incidents across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Milwaukee Avenue
University of Chicago
Cincinnati Council
Douglas Walker
Albert Boyle
Kingman
Iran
John
Edward Brewer
Vernon
Texas
B. K. Norris
Samuel Jones
Wild Cherry Park
Henry Jefferson
Green’s Bayou
Ella Grue
Massillon
Ohio
State Hospital For the
Akron
Main Street
Windom
Mann
Annie Ixing
Alex Jester
Gilbert Gates
John W. Gates
New London
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company
Toledo
East St. Louis
Indianapolis
Lima
Frank Everly
Marion
Virgil Earp
Notorious gunfighter killed in Willcox feud includes Earp background
Reports recount a fatal shooting at Willcox California where the gunman known for bloody clashes with cowboys in Arizona was killed by John Boyett amid long running hostilities with the Earp faction. The item also lists diverse regional incidents from coast to Midwest, including postal orders, accidents, and trials.
Goebel murder trials open in Georgetown Ky
The Goebel murder trials begin at Georgetown before Judge Cantrell. A Birmingham Cement Company plant in Ensley Ala burns, with loss around 100000 and uncertain insurance. Eugene Owens of Parksville Ky is shot by his brother in law Walter Clem after Owens abused his wife. Mrs Owens witnesses the killing. German meat use rises due to high prices per Consul Guenther. Moses Oneal near Monroeville Ala drowns two young Jenkins children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Crisham
Scott County
Missouri
Robert Crisham
James
St. Louis Transit Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America
Washington Park
Chicago
George A. Morse
Agnews Insane Asylum
San Jose
Cal
Goebel
Georgetown
Cantrill
Birmingham Cement Company
Ensley
Ala
Eugene Owens
Parksville
Walter Clem
Owens
Clem
Germany
Guenther
Frankfort
State Department
Moses O'Neal
Monroevile
Belle Jenkins
Notable Crimes and Accidents in Brief From Reports
A mixed compact of incidents includes a Kentucky jail sentence context and a man in love while imprisoned. A six-man hold up on Illinois Central No 4 near Wickliffe, Kentucky, netted about 10 000 dollars. A Gainesville Virginia postmaster’s misappropriation trap caused his death. A Charleston Missouri ball game ends with a fatal internal injury to a player. An Ecuador railroad contract worth sixteen million dollars spans 200 miles from Guayaquil to Quito. In Mariba Kentucky a shooting feud between deputy marshals leaves one dead and two mortally wounded, deputy J Howard Wilson killed instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Willcox
Cal
John Boyett
Earp
United States Post Office
James W. Erwin
San Francisco
Washington
Philippines
Dollie Weber
Doniphan
Chicago Democrat
Nathan Hisenford
Falcon
Ark
Lee Watson
James Henry
Watson
Henry
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
New York
Ida
Mount Clemens
Kelley’s Island
Sandusky
Marblehead
Thomas Guest
English
Ind
Mohican
Drake
Mare Island
Olin Castle
Jessie Morrison
Eldorado
Kaw
Nevada
California
Belcher
United States Assay Office
Seattle
William Beatty
Coopersville
Sourds
Beatty
Peru
Glencoe
Okla
Monroeville
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Chicago
Wickliffe
Postoffice
Bass
Gainesville
Via
James Bell
Charleston
George Cowles
Columbus
J. P. McDonald
Knoxville
Tenn
Ecuador
Ecuador Association of Scotland
Guayaquil
Quito
Andes Mountains
Mariba
United States
J. Howard Wilson
Global and United States News Roundup
Diaz reelected in Mexico as warship bids loom. Tea and candy costs rise amid China fighting and sugar trust moves. Hawaii monarchical party seeks a Legislature favorable to the former queen. Cape Nore crime increases with frequent personal crises and murders. Railroads plan relief for workers. Oregon arrives at Che Foo for repairs, bound for Kure. Quebec bridge to span 4000 feet able to carry the largest ships. US Germany reciprocity pact reached. Wu reports safety of legations as Boxers fight. Bank dividends declared for insolvent National banks. Hawaiian planters seek black labor from the Southern states with Japanese services phased out if workers arrive. Bradstreet notes seasonal dullness but safer six months with smaller bank clearings yet higher railway earnings and fewest failures in 18 years. winter wheat harvest strong in the Southwest with weekly shipments around 3.02 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico
China
Sugar Trust
Monarchical Party of
Hawaii
Cape Nore
Relief Department
Navy Department
Washington
Oregon
Che-Foo
Kure
Japan
St. Lawrence
Quebec
United States
Germany
Hay
Sheng
Globe National
Boston
Mass
Citizens’ National
Fargo
N. C
Mutual National
New Orleans
Hawaiian Islands
John Hind
J. B. Collins
Kohala
Honolulu
Bradstreet
Bradstreet’s
Japanese Army Advances and Pekin Battle Report
News from Yokohama and Shanghai says Gen Nieh defeats Prince Tuan with 250 casualties and rescues Prince Ching amid Boxer uprisings. Japan may deploy about 50 000 troops to China while Russia and Germany face blame for China troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieh
Prince Tuan
Prince Ching
Yokohama
Japan
China
Russia
Germany
Shanghai
Pekin
Great Britain
Chefoo
Tien-Tsin
Taku
Tsin- Tau
Tsin-Tau
Legation
St. Petersburg
New Chwang
Port Arthur
National Market Report For Cattle Hogs Sheep And Grains
Market summaries across multiple cities show cattle in the $2.50 to $6.00 range, hogs chiefly $3.00 to $6.00, and sheep $2.50 to $7.00. Grain values appear with wheat around 78c to 90c, corn 40c to 51c, oats 23c to 31c, rye 56c to 61c, and mixed listings for butter eggs and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Goebel Trial Begins in Georgetown Kentucky Case
A Georgetown dispatch reports intense public interest as the Goebel murder case opens in Judge Cantrill's court. Deputies search all entrants while townsfolk crowd the courtroom and a defense witness list is reviewed after ex Gov John Young Brown notes only twenty nine witnesses for the defense are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
John Young Brown
Jury Trials Move Toward Immediate Hearings After Pleas
Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin urged an immediate trial as the defense asked for time to prepare an affidavit for continuance. Jurors were selected on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Franklin
McKinley Notified at Canton for Second Nomination
At Canton Ohio on Thursday President McKinley was formally notified of his Republican nomination to seek a second term. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge announced the notification as committee chair and the President gave a careful response. The ceremony echoed four years ago with Lodge reaffirming the unanimous party choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
William McKinley
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mcisinley
Republican Party
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Lodge
Massachusetts
McSkinley
19-Year-Old Hart Wood Wins Denver Gateway Design
Hart Wood, a 19 year old resident of Denver, won the prize for the city park gateway design. He competed against a dozen seasoned architects, though Wood had only a year and a half of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway of
Denver
City Park
That City
Hart Wood
Young Wood
Rush of German orders for Chicago meat calls for more
A surge of German requests for Chicago meat prompts calls for greater government inspector presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Singerfest Draws 5000plus Children Chorus
More than five thousand children participated in the children's chorus at the New York singerfest event, showcasing a wide range of young vocal talent. The crowd cheered as the performance concluded with a unified final song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corn Will Be King as Acreage Rises Across States
Preliminary Department of Agriculture figures show corn acreage up about 1,260,000 acres or 1.5 percent from last year. Most large-producing states report increased plantings, with only five states in decline totaling under 600,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Ilinois
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Texas
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
North Deskota
Rich haul as five robbers loot Illinois Central express
Five masked bandits held up the Illinois Central express between Wickliffe and Bardwell Kentucky at 2 a.m. and looted the car for about $10 000. They trapped the engineer and fireman at gunpoint injuring the fireman while forcing the messenger to unlock the safe. The robbers split the loot and fled into surrounding woods as a Wickliffe posse with bloodhounds pursued them within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Wickliffe
Bardwell
J. J. Fryisch
J. F. Hickcox
Wine and a Time in Washington Fund Keeps Boers Aid
Report shows $1,184.38 raised for Boers widows and children with 519 net forwarded. The remainder funded fireworks and entertainment for Boer delegates, including hotel bills over $550 and additional travel, wine, and ad costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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the Weekly Record
the Record Publishing Co., Publishers
Silver Lake
Western
Walnut
Walnut Bank
Opera House
Other Brothers
Fisher
Ennis
Merser’s
Southern
Mikado
Kentucky
Judge Cantrill
Eorgetown Court House
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