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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
2
A compact roundup of notable crimes, accidents and fires from regions across the country and beyond. It compiles varied incidents and minor affairs that shaped the week’s news.
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn released aggregate receipts for Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines covering the first four months of the year. Cuba total receipts 4 448 299 coastwise vessels entered 2 627 foreign 1 425 tonnage entered 452 101 coastwise 1 585 009 foreign 439 760 tons cleared coastwise 2 089 foreign 1 420. Porto Rico total receipts 481 128 coastwise vessels entered 1 163 foreign 478 tonnage entered 51 773 foreign 532 272 vessels cleared coastwise 1 100 foreign 426 tons cleared 463 324. Philippines four month receipts Manila 1 545 209 Lloilo 85 374 Cebu 70 957 total 1 701 600. Tloilo port was not occupied by US forces until Feb 16 1899.
The Indiana Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Terre Haute drew about 6000 participants including Gov Mount and staff on horseback Culver Cadets and six Indiana militia companies with two batteries and 1000 school children. Resolutions praised Gen Lawton for bravery in Cuba and the Philippines and named Indianapolis as next meeting site.
A well dressed young man named John Ford was arrested for vagrancy in Fort Wayne Indiana. He possessed revenue stamps, a loaded bull-dog revolver, and a new silverine open face watch likely stolen. Police urge anyone with robbery leads to contact H. A. Gorsline Superintendent of Police within twelve days for full information.
A blaze at Fay Hilton's lodging house on West Forty-seventh Street, New York, killed two people a man named Thompson and a Black woman whose name was not reported. Thompson, a fish dealer, suffocated in his room after the fire spread rapidly and was not discovered early.
At a London meeting of the Institute of Mining President Longton gave a pessimistic review of British coal and iron exhaustion. He warned that within fifty years Britain may rely on the United States for cheap coal iron and steel and that future generations may need an alliance with the United States for naval coaling.
A Miles City Mont special reports serious signs of Cheyenne uprisings. Armed Indians drove Mrs Lorain and her child from their home, burned haystacks, and killed a steer owned by Deputy Sheriff Henry Bailey. Deputy Sheriff Smith and a posse head to Lame Deer to pursue the marauders.
Gen. Guy V. Henry, recently superseded by Gen. Davis as Governor General of Porto Rico, urged the President to hear his views. He spoke enthusiastically of the island, predicting a prosperous future and that its people will become good citizens.
The Filipino Peace Commissioners departed Manila without a peace agreement. They will report to Aguinaldo on President McKinley's proposed government scheme by Commissioner Schurman. They stated they expect to return after consulting on the plan.
Fort Wayne June 10 at the Masonic Temple features Richard Mansfield in Cy Rano de Bergerac. The engagement showcases Mansfield’s dramatic performance and draws local theatergoers to a single evening showing.
Masked men bound and gagged the watchman at the Redbank and Long Branch trolley barns in Asbury Park New Jersey, poured kerosene over the cars and burned them suspending service. Loss estimated at $50,000.
Madrid report says Ballamy Storer is the new United States Minister to Spain and is expected to arrive by month end. Preparations are underway for a reception in his honor.
The notice lists petitions in bankruptcy for John Tsham and William Seitz with liabilities of 14000 and 128250 respectively, plus an Hotel Lincoln owner Jesse Lee with 103726 liabilities and 58815 assets. Other items include 2 million silver dollars rusting in Philadelphia vaults, a steel rail shipment to Australia, a $2500 suit between Queen Lavina Dempsey and her brother, the death of Rochester figure Charles Briggs, and a series of fires, assaults, a murder conviction, a suicide, and a smallpox quarantine on Blackwell's Island.
A roundup reports Rev. Arthur L. Williams’s election as coadjutor to Bishop Worthington in Omaha, a San Francisco transport from Manila, punishments for stamped notes in Guthrie, and Gov candidate Swayne declining. It notes gas strikes in Ohio, railroad sale rulings, a posse shootout, a memorial group in Ohio, a smallpox defense in Kansas City, a fatality near Avery Ohio, a Topeka judge’s death, wrecks in Missouri, wage increases at Colorado Fuel, public lashings in Indiana, Cincinnati factory fire losses, a Perry wild west show wedding, a nitro explosion in Indiana, a Japanese princess born in Cincinnati, and Kansas City traffic leadership changes.
Headlines recount suicides in Missouri Ohio and Indiana. A Colorado board member commits suicide after wife’s death. Armour collector reported missing in Toledo with money on him. A woman kills her husband claiming self defense in Indiana. A boy abducted in Ontario and found in St. Louis. A riot in Enid Oklahoma ends with several wounded and deaths. A double murder in Ohio followed by arson.
A fatal horse accident in Peoria Texas injures several women and kills Thomas Lovejoy. A Houston fire on Main Street causes 75000 dollars in losses covered by insurance. The Texas Legislature passes a 1 percent tax on personal incomes over 2000 dollars. Doc J W Hamilton dies in San Antonio aged 60. A severe tornado sweeps northwest Hrath County causing Mount Pleasant damage. A Wheeling West Virginia streetcar strike seeks 20 cents hourly with nine hour days amid minimal ridership.
Major John A. Logan resigns from the army while Senator Kyle agrees to lead the industrial commission. J R Garrison is named auditor for Porto Rico. President McKinley pardons Alma Haga for bank crime. Dividends are ordered for National Banks in Kansas City Larimore and Emporia. Charles Farris has his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment and dishonorable discharge for a Cuba court martial murder.
Andrew Carnegie subscribed £1000 to the Gladstone memorial fund. A Sadi Carnot monument was unveiled at Dijon. German meat inspection bill delayed until autumn. Mme Carlotta Grisi is dead in Geneva. Mollie Rhea dies in Montmorenci France. Fourteen drowned when a Danube ferry capsized near Straubing. Nathorst expedition sails from Stockholm seeking Greenland. Gen Arolas suffers stroke in Valencia. Forty eight locomotives ordered for Russian railway in Siberia. Envoys sent by Aguinaldo to seek peace. American protectorate with Filipino autonomy desired. Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes to join US Navy and be fitted out.
Reports describe Porosow in Poland destroyed by fire with twelve dead and 3,000 displaced. Large areas of Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea overflowed the Volga, flooding Zarensk district villages. Captain John B. Jeffery of Chicago is acquitted by court martial for alleged post quittance in the Philippines. China’s US imports for 1899 exceed 13 million dollars, plus 6 million to Hong Kong. A Copenhagen military lab explosion kills seven and injures others. Zhang Yu Wey plans firms in major cities to direct Chinese capital and Asian industries abroad. The German bark Ariadne catches fire at Bayonne pier 2, burning pier, oil, and crew losses.
Reina Mercedes arrives at Hampton Roads while Danube runs aground near Vancouver Island. Dawson City fire wipes out three quarters of the town with losses estimated at 8 million to 4 million dollars. Grand Trunk section men strike seeking 1.85 a day. American Bankers Conference sets Sept 5 in Cleveland. Paris schooner ashore near Cornwall. all passengers saved. Window glass firms raise prices 5 percent starting June 1. Chicago Burlington and Quincy expands with nine railroads bought, bolstering the Burlington system east of the Missouri. Wheat, iron, and wool strengthen in Bradstreet notes amid mixed crop and export conditions.
Viola Horlocker a Hastings Nebraska stenographer is bound over to the District Court in 5000 dollars on charges of attempting to poison her employer’s wife. The defense claims insanity or innocence, while supporters defend her as a social leader. The case arose amid wider 1890s era Boer War and political notes included Jameson raid, Hopkins’ Congressional bid, and naval officer Kautz.
Regional price ranges cover cattle hogs sheep and grains in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with No 2 red wheat 73c to 86c corn 32c to 42c oats 26c to 38c rye 59c to 68c butter 15c to 19c eggs Western 11c to 16c per unit.
The report states rebels suffered around 100 killed and wounded in the recent clash with friendly natives. It also notes Ensign Monaghan of the Philadelphia was beheaded before death occurred.
Frances L. Adair of Boston, 20, admitted forging checks totaling 200 dollars. He earned three dollars and fifty cents weekly and paid six dollars for board. Ike Armantrout of Hillsboro, Ohio, accused of murdering his brother by pushing him into a creek, has been released.
Admiral Dewey’s Hong Kong homecoming drew two hearty demonstrations as warships fired salutes and British ships cheered the Manila hero. He met Governor Blake at Government House after touring the harbor crowds before heading toward New York. Dewey’s health was described as impaired but not seriously ill.
England honors Queen Victoria on her eightieth birthday with a Windsor celebration. A 250 voice choir serenade in the castle courtyard opens festivities followed by parade of Scots Guards and an honorary salute. Illumination, banquet, Lohengrin performance, and telegrams from colonies and President McKinley mark the day.
The grain shovelers at Buffalo return to work after an amicable settlement. Contractor Conners concedes most terms, and a five member committee including three shovelers will decide if any coopers can join the new Grain Shovelers Union and work.
Rainy season begins as Gen Lawton reaches Malolos with main force. Oregon and Minnesota volunteers rest in Manila. California volunteers delayed by typhoon. Rebels near San Pedro Macati build trenches. Maj Bell's scouts engage near Bacolor. twenty insurgents killed or wounded. Brig Gen Williston relieves Gen Hughes as Manila provost marshal. Hughes to Visayan Islands. Filipino generals Guison and Mapua surrender. Colorado volunteers clash at Maraquina. one wounded. Santa Rita skirmish leaves three scouts wounded. Oceania suppression targets critics of authorities. editor jailed. Twelfth infantry raft sinks. five soldiers drown. Detachments push rebels back. two Americans killed, two wounded. insurgent losses heavy. Lawton reports twenty‑five engagements this month. 1,000 prisoners taken. Civil government set at San Miguel Balinag and San Isidro. rear guard skirmish. one American killed, fourteen wounded, twenty insurgents captured. Lawton cites abuses against American POWs at San Isidro. Newport arrives Manila with Marines and artillery for Cavite garrison.
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