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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
2
Timers counsel foresees an amicable adjournment agreement during this week. Justice Gray hints at a sudden shift as both sides prepare to settle wage data and all outstanding points to end the anthracite strike dispute.
Arthur McArthur Washburn of Ohio visiting editor John Ed Mee Lean left the Melean residence on Fennallytown road in a $1,000 auto. About a mile out the machine ran wild, slid into a rut and overturned. Washburn narrowly escaped injury as batteries jolted loose and sparked fire to the framework.
Pittsburg dispatch warns that if relief from freight congestion is not found immediately, Carnegie Steel mills at Homestead, Cradford and Duquesne will shut down. Local collection backlog prevents moving finished product and securing raw materials. Officials plan extensive machinery improvements to avert closures.
Edward Zrehiel of Clover Indiana and Pov Zackhman of Marion Ohio, freshmen at Heidelberg, were seriously wounded by a shotgun fired by a sophomore during a mass party in the country. The freshmen had attempted to steal conveyances from the sophomores, who were supervising the gathering.
Fifty students of the College of Liberal Arts at Northwestern University in Chicago were excluded from classes for failing to meet vaccination requirements. Notices were posted on college bulletin boards listing those who had not presented vaccination certificates to the registrar.
Crowds gather on Millville streets after the sudden collapse of the stock build up known as Oualien. Residents fear losses as hundreds had invested their money, expecting steady returns of GB per dent, with many urging participation in the association to save their savings.
Ibis stated that the government would empower the Pawistrates of the colony to return the rifles of farmers under martial law at their discretion. A general amnesty proclamation will probably synchronize the arrival of Coloring. Seergiary Chamberigin at the Uape. hoa rt
Official vote tallies in Ohio list four tiers of Ried ballots at district section D. Kirtley, a Republican, holds the strongest plurality on the state ticket for the board of public works. Bob and Ankeny Chepi contest the dairy and food commissioner post, reporting the lowest figures at $3,195.
Helen Gore an American woman was shot dead in an apartment linked to Jean De Rodzenski a singer at the imperial theater of St ihelersburg Eve Rodzenski initially claimed Miss Gore killed herself but later said the revolver fired accidentally leaving investigators to pursue the circumstances of the death in Paris.
A San Francisco steamer from Guatemala reports a volcanic eruption near Santa Marca killing about 2400 people. Passengers recount a wide area devastation with many missing.
Fort Wayne program notes show upcoming features including Man from Sweden and Ist Lyne and other screenings at the Temple Theatre. The listing outlines titles and show order for the venue’s engagement.
Westitgvtesn special Colomlan has been Poustvey informed that if the President Gann negotiates a satisfactory treaty with Colemns for the Panama Canal he will provide for building a canal through Diciravua and Costa Kier.
Two named crews at Montgomery were idle after fifty workers walked off demanding proper care for the bank mules. They stopped using their picks and began a strike due to negligence in feeding watering and handling the animals.
Washington reports detail extensive alterations to the executive mansion. The plans add east and west wings including a new presidential office and private family spaces. Foundations and underpinnings were reinforced to improve safety for public functions and long term residence.
In Colorado and the West the focus centers on the contest over Winfield Scott Stratton's will. J Harry Stratton, eldest son, challenges the document while others receive far larger shares. The will directs most of the estate toward a national home for the aged and infirm.
Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois, the “father of the House,” leads talks for the speakership. The veteran congressman, twice defeated for Speaker, holds strong pledges from eight states and is near the required tally to secure the post amid Republican factional views.
A mob of Indiana farmers lynched James Dillard near Sullivan after identifying him as the assailant of two women. Sheriff Dudley and Governor Durbin failed to stop the execution, which occurred amid a manhunt and militia mobilization efforts. Dillard, who claimed innocence, asked for his body to be sent to his mother in Indianapolis.
The Weekly Trade Review notes that stock declines do not signal economic weakness. Manufacturing and transport show strong demand, with high plant efficiency and full rail orders into next year. Wheat exports hover near prior levels, while western rail service faces fuel and car shortages but few complaints about prompt freight.
The interior upgrades at the White House aim to open a larger state dining room for 190 guests, add a terrace for guest comfort, and display hunting relics. A new oak parquet dining area will replace cramped spaces, with fast-tracked work to debut this social season amid wartime constraints.
A late night blaze on Main street Monongahela Pennsylvania consumed about a block and a half of property in the business section. Damage was estimated at 125000 dollars and several residents had narrow escapes from death as flames raged until 4 oclock Thursday morning.
The London Times reports the British ambassador at Constantinople has drawn the Sultan’s attention to Turkish troop violations on the Aden frontier and warned that troops may be summoned from India unless breaches cease.
The sugar grinding season in the Southern States is now on. The yield is below average but ample labor supply, favorable weather prospects, and fair prices give a satisfactory outlook.
Ex President Cleveland presented 200 volumes to Villanova College library in Villanova Pennsylvania where the school last summer awarded him a doctor of jurisprudence degree.
Cholera rages in Jerusalem while Kansas wheat benefits from rain. Andrew Carnegie donates 375000 for Belfast public library and funding for a Detroit smallpox battle. Barbadoes faces a smallpox epidemic. Rear Admiral F P Gillmore retires. Western Texas and New Mexico suffer sheep losses from a cold storm. Kansas City plans a mile race track costing 250000. Christies and Rule arrange capital plans. Barboursville Kentucky reports an oil gusher at 480 barrels daily. John Bright statue gifted to the British House of Commons by Carnegie. Emperor William backs YMCA interests. Japanese cabinet approves a naval expansion plan costing 38250000 annually for ten years.
Market listings report cattle hogs and sheep prices in multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York with figures for wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and timothy hay across the varying shipping grades and quality levels.
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