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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
Uncle Sam's War Readiness and Ship Purchases
As tensions rise the War and Navy Departments prepare for possible conflict. Secretary Long reports the Navy may have two warships, Amazonas and her Brazilian sister, with negotiations near completion in London. The cruiser Columbia exits dry dock to begin stores at Fort Mifflin as the Columbia and Minneapolis plan to sail south in a few days without a stated destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Departments
Navy Department
Amazonas
England
Brazil
Long
London
Colwell
Philadelphia
Columbia
Fort Miffin
Minneapolis
Prison Break Attempt at Michigan City Penitentiary
A riot by about 200 convicts led by William Sauerwine at supper broke out at Michigan City Penitentiary. Sauerwine and another leader Lurber were shot by Night Man Anderson after he saw guards under attack. The two wounded are expected to die. Captain Barnard oversaw the dining room during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City Penitentiary
William Sauerwine
Vigo County
Barnard
Sauerwine
Anderson
Sauer Wine
Lurber
Michigan City
Nightman
Marion County
Burglars In Drowning Incident Near Cleveland
A burglar attempting to break into the Whaleback cabin of Joh B Trevor is believed drowned in the river at Cleveland. A watchman spotted one burglar and pursued him while another watchman heard cries for help and rowed to the scene where a man struggled in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh .B. Trevor
Cleveland
Making Armas at Rock Island Arsenal Expands Forces
Acting Commandant O B Hitcham orders ten hour day and night shift at Rock Island arsenal. The move will raise shop workforce to about 1 000 men as Capt S E Blunt leaves the post for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armas
Rock Island
O. B. Hitcham
Rock Island Arsenal
Arsenal
S. E. Blunt
Washington
War clouds loom over Central America report warns
Advices from Central American points say war is likely as tensions between Costa Rica and Nicaragua rise troops are in the field and observers foresee involvement of three or more countries in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Fortune Lost as Fire Destroys Mrs. Greer's Home
Mrs. Sarah Greer of English Indiana lost $2,500 her Christmas gift from her Denver father while her home burned days ago. She had saved the money for a house amid family sickness and the fire wrecked it all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Greer
English
Ind
Denver
New Albany man claims explosive to deter Spanish cruisers
Geer Davis of New Albany Indiana states he has invented an explosive capable of annihilating any Spanish cruiser approaching the American coast. He says samples have been sent to the War Department in Washington for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer Davis
New Albany
Ind
Triple Alliance Pending Report From London
A Daily Telegraph New York correspondent cites high authority claiming a triple alliance among Great Britain the United States and Japan is pending. The remark highlights potential shifts in early international diplomacy and alliance expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
The
Daily Telegraph
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Hamilton to Succeed Aberdeen as Governor General
The St James Gazette reports it is understood that Lord George Hamilton, newly appointed secretary of State for India, will succeed the Earl of Aberdeen as Governor General if Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Aberdeen
St. James
Lord George Hamilton
India
Canada
Colllery Disaster Leaves Nineteen Trapped at Fairkirk
A colliery disaster at Fairkirk Ayreshire Scotland floods the mine trapping nineteen men. Rescue teams battle flood water and unsafe shafts as families await word on the workers. The incident raises concerns over mine safety and emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairkirk
Ayreshire
Scotland
Concert at Masonic Temple Fort Wayne March 21
Madame Scalchia heads a recital program at the Masonic Temple Fort Wayne on March 21 presenting a concert of admired selections with a distinguished soloist lineup and orchestra accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Masonic
Fort Wayne
Mionic
Lad
Mme Scalchia
Treasury's Large Gold Reserve and 50 Million Appropriation
The Treasury notes a $50,000,000 appropriation and a large gold reserve. The reserve reaches nearly $169,000,000, well above what is deemed necessary for sound financial conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iacrease
Children Die in House Fire After Oil Stove Blast
Three small children of Comer died from burns after being left alone in a house that caught fire from an oil stove explosion. The blaze caused fatal injuries to the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quis
Comer
Congress Approves $50 Million Defense Fund
The House unanimously votes to allocate 50 million dollars for national defense to be used by the President. The Senate swiftly follows, also by unanimous consent, approving the measure to support McKinley’s defense needs amid the Spanish situation. Speaker Reed casts a vote as a Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Washington
United States Congress
House of Representatives
McKinley
Congress
Reed
Cruiser at Havana and Senate Action Amid Cuban Crisis
The Montgomery anchors near the Havana wreck of the Maine as The Fern sails from Havana to Key West with supplies for starving reconcentrados. In Washington the Senate swiftly passed a $50 million emergency appropriation for the Cuban crisis, with unanimous votes and minimal debate. Captain Converse of the Montgomery orders double guards and countersigns for approaching boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Montgomery
Havanna
Martin
Fern
Havana
Key West
Cuba
la Machina
Maine
Vizcaya
Converse
Bailey
District of Columbia
Riots In Bombay Over Plague Sanitation Measures
In Bombay, violent opposition to bubonic plague control sparked native riots. A plague inspector and three English soldiers were killed, many Europeans injured, and rioters suffered deaths and wounds as police fired on the mob. Troops and artillery were deployed, business halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Sheriff Martin Acquitted in Lattimer Case
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the jury found Sheriff Martin and his deputies not guilty of murder for the Lattimer shooting of miners on September 10. A large crowd packed the courtroom as the verdict was read and jurors were polled with each declaring not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Martin
Lattimer
Woodward
Miners Face Possible General Strike in Kanawha District
West Virginia miners plan a general strike April 1 in the Wanawha and New River coal districts. The Chesapeake and Ohio Coal Association met in Charleston after Fred Dilcher warned operators to sign the Chicago agreement or face disruption. National Mine Workers leaders are in talks, with five state groups reportedly not joining the national action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
New River
Wanawha
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Charleston
Fred Ditcher
United Mine Workers
Dilcher
Chicago
United Mine Workers’ Organization
M. D. Ratchford
National Mine Workers
W. H. H. Toler
State Miners’ Association
Will introduced in Cincinnati suit with probate certificate
A will introduced in a Cincinnati court suit carried a probate certificate drawn and signed by William Henry Harrison then clerk of the common pleas court of the county just before his nomination for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William Henry Harrison
Common Pleas Court
United States
Parlowsky shell A Polish innovation uses gelatine to emit sleeping gas
A St Petersburg correspondent reports the Parlowsky shell a Polish invention that consists of gelatin filled with an anesthetic gas. When it bursts it puts nearby soldiers to sleep and they recover after a period of stupor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Britain blocks U S ship options and new builds
United States and Spain must seek warships elsewhere after Britain orders shipyards not to grant options or contracts to the United States without Admiralty permission. The move curbs American access to British vessels under construction and those to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Admiralty Office
London
Fortes attention on harbor defenses wiring and New Zealand meat freezing
Secretary Alger noted Senator Allison to the need for electric interconnection of harbor defenses in Boston Philadelphia and New York and urged a 20000 appropriation. Meanwhile New Zealand operates twenty two meat freezing establishments able to process four million sheep annually for European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
New Zealand
Senate debates and passes multiple wartime and territorial bills
Parliament evaluated homestead law extensions for Alaska rail rights and a long-running fisheries dispute with Britain. House and Senate moved war claims and defense appropriations, opened a pontoon bridge project, aided the Methodist Church, and advanced the District of Columbia budget amid routine measures and conference actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
District
Senate
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tennessee
House
Minor Notes From World and Local News Bits
A compendium of short items notes China owes creditors 193525000. Gen W B Taliaferro dies. 400 Havana hospital patients died of starvation over two months. Springfield mayor ousted for Garfield law violations. Wells body found in New Jersey with throat wound. Willard estate bequeathed to Temple fund. temperance colony group heads to Alaska. dubious Havana mine map report. potato cultivation monument in Germany with 1847 dating. US Asiatic squadron concentrates at Hong Kong for Manila war plan. European peace intervention doubt. world navies ranking list. NY Government Insurance Building smokestack yields gold and silver from refined sweepings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
W. B. Taliaferro
Virginia
John Brown
Havana
Mayor Good
Springfield
Garfield
Leonard R. Wells
Brooklyn
Plainfield
N. J
Frances E. Willard
Temple Fund
Mary M. Board
New Brunswick
Alaska
Washington
Upper
Hartz
Germany
London
Shanghai
United States Asiatic Squadron
Hong Kong
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Spain
Indiana Supreme Court backs state in gas waste case
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the gas waste penalties constitutional and allowed injunctions to stop waste by oil companies. Deputy Attorney General Merrill Moore and Special Counsel C C Shirley pursued direct actions in Madison County against the Ohio Oil Company, aiming to halt gas waste and preserve gas supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Indiana
Merrill Moore
C. C. Shirley
Kokomo
Ohio
Madison
Standard Company
Standard
Supreme Court of the United States
Ohio Oil Company
Alexandria
Commonwealth
Batchly
Prison Break Attempt At Michigan City Ends With Shootings
A mass breakout led by William Sauerwine a 14 year old from Vigo County fails as night guard Nightman Anderson fires wounding Sauerwine and leader Lurber a ten year man from Marion County. Day guards were unarmed during the supper incident.
State Items of Interest from Vincennes and Nearby
An 81 year old woman, Lydia Harvey, died after a fall while entering St. John's German Catholic Church in Vincennes. Evansville streetcar conductor Joseph McReynolds died from injuries after an Illinois Central train crashed into his car. a female passenger was also hurt. William Klio of Prairie township was beaten by masked men for alleged ill treatment of his parents, suffering broken ribs and cuts. Knox Circuit Court Judge Shaw ruled township and county bridge powers unconstitutional. A strike began at the big window glass plant in East Elwood with IL A300 workers and opposing unionists. management walked out, halting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Harvey
St. John’s
Vincennes
Joseph McReynolds
Evansville
Illinois Central
McReynolds
William Klio
Prairie Township
East Elwood
IL. A
Gus
Anderson
Ambfa
Muneie
Ministerial Association
Lake County
Tolleston
Reeves Furniture Company
Columbus
J. A. Farrow
Greencastle
Tiger
Kentucky
Geo. W. Weare
Edinburg
A. C. Downey
Rising Sun
United States
Raper Commandery
Indianapolis
Williams, Mitchell
William L. Lee
West Madison
Terre Haute
Manufacturers’ Water Company
Trinity Catholic Church
Elizabeth Haff
Gas and Electric Light Company of
William Knight
James Lewis
John Williams
Shaw
Knox Circuit Court
Indiana
White River
Washington
Steen Township
Supreme Court
Howard County
O. H. Montgomery
Board of County Commissioners
Jackson County
Brownstown
Seymour
Tipton
Bear River Valley
Utah
Heavenly Recruit
Lawerenceburg
Charles Camp
Maggie Saunderman
Aurora
Dr. Newscomer
Tipton Light, Heat, and Power Company
Miami County
Frank Benadum
Muncie
Lemuel Bailey
Monks
Gov. Mount
Devious Definitions in Mock Dictionary
A playful list defines terms by satirical twists, linking dignity, handkerchief, milk, sin, bustle and thermometer to social behaviors and commodities, reflecting a humorous critique of material values and gender roles.
An Interesting Summary of the Neighbors Doings
Indiana notes report a death by self-inflicted wound in Ambfa and multiple local events. Collected items include robberies, baptisms, court actions, oil belt surveys, bridge law decisions, and a Utah Bear River Valley colonization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. M
Uncle Sam
Liberty
the Treasury
Defense Fund
Hale
de Lome
Britain
Paul Eos
New England
Court of Claims
Sterling T. Austin
Eddy
Minnesota
Sherman
Secretary of the Interior
Paris
France
Russia
Italy
Austria
Netherlands
Wall Street
Supreme
Frank Potter
Center
Jogansport
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