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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
2
Intelligence by wire from every quarter of the civilized world covers foreign affairs and home happenings. This weekly digest summarizes notable events, announcements, and developments shaping international relations and domestic life.
Mrs. William Ropa wife of the market master was killed in Fort Wayne after a tramp grabbed her in the barn and choked her. The attacker fled and officers were scouring the area for the suspect amid much local excitement.
A masked visitor at Metropolitan National Bank in Boston slipped away with ten thousand dollars after a teller briefly diverted. The 28-year-old, well dressed man asked directions about a money order and, while notes were being counted, reached through the window and grabbed fifty one hundred dollar bills and five thousand dollar notes. A stenographer witnessed the act but the suspect escaped.
A Dawson letter states the present season’s clean up will reach at least 18 million dollars, more than twice last year’s yield. Development on Dominion Sulphur and Wanker Creeks boosts output, with Eldorado Bonanza Hunker and Dominion bench claims also expanding. Gold Run shows promise and the fire damaged Dawson section is being rebuilt.
The cabinet includes Senator Waldeck-Rousseau as President of the Council and Interior Minister, Delcasse as Foreign Affairs Minister, Gen. Marquis de Gallifet War Minister, De Lanessan Marine, Monis Justice, Caillaux Finance, Millerand Commerce, Leygues Public Instruction, Decras Colonies, Jean Dupuy Agriculture, forming the new government.
The Reichstag passed the treaty with Spain by a large majority granting Germany the Caroline Islands. Socialists opposed. Foreign Minister Von Buelow said the Americans valued the Carolines at 10 million dollars and noted a friendly understanding with the United States and Japan regarding the islands.
A group of Lima boys built a fifteen foot toy oil derrick and drilled into the ground. After reaching ten feet they dynamited the shaft. a premature blast killed Otto Moffman and wounded several others.
The town of Carrizo, Zapata County Texas, between Laredo and Rio Grande City, was swept away by the Rio Grande flood. The population is several hundred, mostly poorer Mexicans, with adobe houses quickly melted by the rising water.
A Hong Kong special reports that the claimed murder of Rev. H. S. Phillips his wife and Miss Seir along with seven native converts by a Chinese mob at Kien Yang is contradicted by new accounts.
Daniel Patrick, a Black man accused of attacking Miss Bessie Ireland near Scranton, Mississippi, was lynched. The incident reflects mob violence and extrajudicial action in the region.
A hotel blaze in Oswego New York destroyed the Eagle Hotel. Mrs Rachel King died of suffocation and eight others were seriously injured. The fire began in the kitchen and rapidly spread as occupants including the proprietor and his wife leaped from second floor windows.
A severe wind and thunder storm caused extensive damage in Eaton Indiana. Will Smith’s house was demolished and two frame buildings were blown down.
Three prospectors Daly Ediar and Provost left Dahl river December 5 for Jimtown and were reported lost. Rideout steamer carried a tale of starvation cannibalism as Daly's body was found eaten, with Provost and Ediar dead five miles from the tent near Old Man's creek.
War Department distributes translated pamphlet detailing the mortgage law in force in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines at American occupation. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn notes the law mirrors Spain's for thirty years with local adjustments to spur landed securities and attract American capital.
St Julian Bahaud a wealthy farmer of Julian Nebraska was found murdered in his residence in a mutilated state. The coroner’s inquest heard that both parietal bones were crushed and hands and feet burned likely to force disclosure of hidden money. A tin box with deeds and papers showed blood from a cut hand.
Herman A. Krechmar, a stockholder in the defunct Drummond Tobacco Company, files suit in St. Louis against Harrison I. Drummond seeking an accounting of proceeds from the plant sale to American Tobacco Company last fall. The suit claims $457,000 should have been distributed to stockholders in addition to the $3,000,000 sale price.
Miss Ella Boaver, a young detective at John Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia, grappled with a thief. She grabbed his collar and announced arrest, but he struck her. She held him until Police Lieutenant Tuttle arrested the man.
A gang of masked robbers believed to number ten raided the Fairmount Park Transportation Company receiving office at Belmont in Fairmount Park early this morning. They held up the receiver and five employees, blew the safe, and carried off four thousand dollars in receipts for two days.
Glace Bay dispatch reports a methane explosion at the Caledonia mine of the Dominion Coal Company. More than forty workers were in the pit. nearly all are believed dead.
Gov. Stephens signs the street railway bill as negotiations for a broad consolidation of all St. Louis street railways near finish. The deal involves nearly 100 million dollars in total value.
John Berry a colored youth about seventeen was executed at Marlboro for the brutal murder of Miss Amanda Clark and assault on her sister Annie with a heavy club in Bowie Maryland on March 16.
Marcus Daly of Montana and associates sell Anaconda Mining Company holdings to an Eastern syndicate led by John D Rockefeller for 23000000. The sale transfers control of the company's extensive mining interests to the Rockefeller group.
Dispatch from Foo Chow reports serious anti foreign unrest at Kieng Ning Fu in Ngan Wwei province. The church and mission buildings were burned while missionaries escaped to Ning Wha en route back to Foo Chow.
In Laporte Indiana a mob of 500 boys and young men raided a gospel tent during services of the Holyites. They cut the ropes causing the tent to collapse onto the congregation.
The transport Sherman with 1 800 men and 75 officers arrives at Manila from San Francisco under Brig. Gen. Fred D. Grant to reinforce General Otis.
Tom Black a 101 year old Black pioneer miner of Tennessee died in a cave-in at Coal Creek. The incident ends the life of an elderly veteran of the mining fields whose age and background mark the tragedy.
A wood chopper near San Rafael discovers two dies for 1898 dollars and 5 dollar pieces dated 1807 along with acid bottles and a counterfeit outfit. Similar seizures occur at Pismo and Los Angeles as Secret Service Chief Wilkie visits the coast to curb gang activity.
The United States suit against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad to set aside its title to land grants in Allen and Neosho counties Kansas has been decided in Leavenworth federal court. The litigation covers over 1 000 000 acres valued at about 15 million dollars with Judge Hook ruling settlers outside Allen County should have confirmed title while arguments continue over about 5 000 acres in Allen County.
In Akron Nellie M. Hower and Mary L. Metzger filed suit against the American Cereal Company to stop any formation of a cereal trust and prevent a transfer of control. A temporary restraining order was granted.
The supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen elected new officers led by Master workman John C Bickford of Manchester New Hampshire. Other officers include WF A Walker foreman A C Harwick overseer M W Sackett recorder John J Acker receiver Alexander Pratt guide A B Jones watchman and Dr D H Shields medical examiner.
A Dunbar Wisconsin boat capsized in a storm as a telegraph from Dunbar to Rhinelander requested six coffins for six drownings. The dead include William Schubel his daughter Vina and two sons aged 7 and 13. Gust Frederickson Charles Anderson and Schubel, a Sirton foreman and two railroad workers, all residents of Sirton.
John Youngman, a farmer near Hope Indiana, struck his 15 year old son Roy with a club causing his death. Roy attacked a horse he was driving and beat it relentlessly when the father intervened and threw a club at the boy striking him in the back of the head.
A blast at the United States Smokeless Powder Company factory on Point San Pedro four miles from San Rafael California killed four workers and seriously injured three others. The explosion destroyed six buildings and caused extensive flames.
Frederick Brown aged 17 and Edith Vaughn aged 16, children from Columbia Missouri social families, eloped and were married in the Mexican state, surprising their friends with the wedding away from home.
Simon Fry grand commander of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the United States died after an appendectomy at a New York hospital. He was 46.
Johnson's Island in Sandusky Bay near Sandusky, Lake Erie, once a Civil War rebel prison, was sold at auction for 45000 dollars. The sale confirms the island's change of ownership and location details.
The steamer Danube bound north from Victoria to Alaskan ports was wrecked at Union 135 miles north of Vancouver. Passengers and crew were saved. The vessel operated between Victoria Vancouver and Alaska ports.
A gasoline explosion wrecked the front of Abraham Kohn’s brick house in Cleveland. Kohn his wife and child were hospitalized with injuries, and the infant was reported gravely ill. The event drew local attention to the danger of gasoline handling.
The cornerstone of the Minnesota Odd Fellows Home and orphan asylum was laid at Northfield with ceremonies. Local officials and residents attended as part of the event marking the new institution.
Professor Benjamin Ide Wheeler of Cornell University has been elected president of the University of California.
R G Dun and Co notes rising iron and wheat prices amid feared scarcity yet warns the shortage could harm prosperity if extended. Export surpluses accompany growth in foreign trade, while weekly U S failures total 136 versus 233 a year earlier and Canada reports 18 losses.
George Beauregard Barrow, principal in the kidnapping of Marion Clark, infant daughter of Arthur Clark of New York, is sentenced to fourteen years and ten months. The trial began last Wednesday with Bella Anderson known as Carrie Jones testifying for the State. Carrie Jones, who pleaded guilty, received four years. Mrs Barrow’s trial as his accomplice will follow.
Thank Greenfield arrived at Fort Scott Kansas from South America and will head a relief expedition to locate his brother Alfred who vanished last August with a Kansas City group seeking a rubber concession from the Brazilian government. The two Greenfield men had joined English miners in South America but split. Alfred joined the Kansas City party which may have been massacred by natives.
A military prisoner named VWringer, serving two years for desertion from the Sixteenth Infantry at Leavenworth, broke for liberty and was shot and killed by Private Olson of Troop FP Sixth Cavalry who was on guard duty.
Wisconsin governor Scofield has telegrams sent to 30 to 40 mayors urging renewed fundraising for New Richmond storm victims. He estimates a need of $500,000 to meet relief requirements for the area.
Minor C. Keith of Boston and head of the banana trust is at Porto Cortez suffering from a serious accident. He has broken his right leg above the knee.
A reciprocity treaty between the United States and Great Britain regarding trade with the British colony of Barbadoes has been signed by the representatives of both governments.
Republican Charles E. Littlefield is elected to Congress to succeed the late Nelson Dingley of Maine, defeating John Scott of Bath by a large majority.
An east bound Northern Pacific freight train collided with an excursion train one mile east of Linton station Oregon. One man aboard the Astoria train was killed and five others injured in the crash.
The large planing mill of fish and Haun ter in western Lead, Maryland, was destroyed by fire. Losses are estimated at $60,000 with $8,000 covered by insurance.
Regional quotes show cattle prices from Chicago to Buffalo and New York with hogs sheep and lamb ranges. Grain notes include No 2 red wheat 76 to 85 cents. corn 34 to 48 cents. oats 24 to 32 cents. rye 57 to 66 cents. butter 15 to 20 cents. eggs 12 to 16 cents. potatoes 60 to 70 cents per bushel.
A 5000 strong mob on Cleveland's south side attacked Holmden avenue car barns of the Cleveland Electric Railway, wrecking ten street cars and damaging facilities. Police quelled the riot after shots were fired. Mayor Farley vowed to restore order. Four hundred Cleveland Foundry workers walked out in sympathy over a foreman’s dismissal.
Postoffice Inspector James Stuart calls the crime one of the boldest in Chicago history. Walter Porter and John Newman, mail wagon drivers, confessed and were bound over to the federal grand jury after a brief hearing. Bonds set at 10600 and 5000 respectively, large piles of letters and checks found at their lodging, including a $20000 check.
The Hebrews of America organize a nationwide fundraiser in Chicago and New York to honor Captain Dreyfus by awarding a gold-mounted diamond sword. Emile Zola is to receive a gold pen, and Colonel Picquart a gold loving cup with inscriptions for their support.
A cyclone swept through Couillardville Pensaukee and Brookside causing unroofed buildings, killed livestock, and uprooted trees. Crops suffered thousands of dollars in damage as residents faced widespread devastation and consternation. The storm's clouds moved north to Green Bay forming a waterspout.
The Standard Oil Company will remove its headquarters from Cleveland and make New York the main office while Cleveland becomes a branch distributing point. Reports say the company has become a New Jersey corporation with capital of 10 million dollars, prompting a full Ohio withdrawal.
Naval officers urge a court of inquiry to determine Rear Admiral Schley's conduct in the Santiago engagement. The Hodgson and Heilner statements revive the controversy and push the case to Schley. Secretary Long may order an inquiry, though Schley's supporters expect him to request one.
Patents issued to Indiana inventors include Howard A. Ackerman from Indianapolis for a clothes wringer Clas E Ball of Alexandria for a machine to hold glass cylinders while cut Charles D Bowlins of Anderson for a buggy jack James Charles of Richmond for a burner for hydrocarbons George W Crowe of Anderson for tile Francis M Draper of Dana for an acetylene gas generator Emi Duden of Indianapolis for a reversible envelope and iron carrier John iuedel of Indianapolis for a saw Walter V Hart of Wheeler for a potato planter and fertilizer distributor Thomas H Hatton of Muncie for a device to uncouple clutch couplings William J Jacobs of Irvington for a device to attach stay wires to wire fences Thomas J Kinsey of Ogleville for a tie for packages Ansil Moffatt of Indianapolis for making nitro explosives James H F Pottenger of Indianapolis for an insect powder distributor
A compilation of local incidents across Indiana includes a cat nurturing four motherless squirrels in Rockville, a lost pony in Goshen, police actions in Anderson, and a Morris town death. Reports cover car shifts, large fish, factory closings, household tragedies, saloon debates, and a series of accidents and legal notes from towns including Hebron, Oden, Union City, Plainfield, and Muncie.
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