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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
6
A historical bulletin notes telegraphic data collected by a small group for public enlightenment. It outlines aims to provide concise, rapid summaries of events to a broad audience, emphasizing timely dissemination and accessible knowledge.
Junction City Kansas reports plans for a novel war maneuvers camp at Fort Riley shaped as a giant fan. Regiments cavalry infantry engineers signal corps and artillery will encamp on ribs with a far apex for a review of about 14 000 troops from the command post to the formations.
The administration has not decided how to dispose of the American warships now sailing to Beirut. Whether the Brooklyn and San Francisco stay in Turkish waters hinges on Minister Leishman report on Turkey and the need to protect American interests. The President will consider Leishman’s report before acting. The full report is expected as the squadron reaches Turkish waters.
In the East River collision the gunboat Scorpion struck the Metropolitan line steamer Whitney on the starboard bow driving two holes in the hull. The Whitney returned to her pier after discharging freight and passengers. The Scorpion suffered a large hole in her bow and was taken to the navy yard for pumping out and repairs.
In a cautious reaction to Emperor Francis Joseph and the king of Roumania, Vienna rumors of Magyar forces mobilizing with additional troops in Rastatt, Temesvar, and Agram to support Roumania amid escalating contingencies.
Kerry Laubach two year old allegedly fatally shoots Max Lees saloon keeper after quarrel over a drink then shoots his own herd and dies in Orrville Ohio. Reports say Laubach acted strangely for days indicating possible mental derangement.
Bulgarian agent at Uskub states that twenty four Turks accused of malpractices by Russian and Austrian consuls were not dismissed at the Russian demonstration in Smyrna bay. some were promoted instead.
A fatal blast in a small rear building of Montevered's park on Grand Street Masheth NY left one woman dead and three men and a woman seriously injured. A small bat was badly burned in the explosion.
Chelco advices report death toll from the Victoria cloudburst and floods is higher than earlier stated. More than 600 bodies recovered including an American line jacket casualty. Chinese city losses surpass 2 090 000 dollars in property damage.
Schedule lists films at the Masonic Temple Theatre Fort Wayne Indiana for September including The Scout's Revenge on Sept 9 Quincy Adams Sawyer and additional titles shown around Sept 1 and Sept 12.
The Heliance, defending the Americas Cup, won the third race on Thursday to clinch the series and retain the famous sea trophy.
Chief Justice Gummere in Newark announced the motion to dismiss the indictment for manslaughter against North Jersey Street Railway Company directors and officials. Ernestine Miller, a Clifton area high school pupil, was among eight killed in the February 10 accident at Clifton Avenue crossing.
The Philippine commission approves 72000 to educate 100 top public school students ages 16 to 21 who score 75 percent or more in state exams. Selected natives take an oath of allegiance, study four years in the United States, and on return face civil service exams with a commitment to service. An additional 25 under 25 are to receive special instruction in 1904 at an estimated 500 dollars per student per year.
After producing 40 million tons since January 1, output is being restricted by producers led by the Philadelphia and Reading Company. The Reading system ordered the closure of all washeries for pen and smaller sizes and aims to cut output to clear 2 million tons of small steam coal with no market. Some producers slashed prices to move accumulated stocks.
Advices from Grand Cayman in the British West Indies report a hurricane that passed over the island destroyed 160 houses and 27 vessels. The three masted schooner Governor Glake arrived safely after feared loss, while the Bentley crew perished except the first mate and were saved by the Len Gull. Little Cayman reports loss of life and extensive property damage.
Rev G Wesley Hendrix of Cecilian Georgia bound over to Irwin Superior Court with four other African American men on vagrancy under the new Calvin law now being enforced across Georgia. Papers shown establish his role as presiding elder of the African Methodist Church claiming jurisdiction over twenty two churches.
John Thoestich, son of recently murdered Austrian parents, was found near Centerville Iowa with a near fatal breast wound. Police suspect possible involvement of confederates of the Austria murderers in the incident.
Six hundred miners in the No vinger district of northeastern Missouri refused to work, breaching the agreement with operators and United Mine Workers President John Mitchell reached at Chiesa. The pledge required workers to stay on the job until the Kansas City conference concluded.
Larry F. Keevil, son of a well known merchant, killed himself in St Louis after firing a bullet in his revolver following the murder of his bride whom he had secretly married a month earlier. No sorrowful note or reason was left.
In Philadelphia the long textile strike involving Dobson's mills ends as mills prepare to reopen. Tapestry and carpet weavers yet to capitulate. 2,000 workers will be employed, pleasing the strikers' families.
Andrew Carnegie told the Iron and Steel Institute in England that steel prices have reached their lowest point. He also forecast a final reunification of the British Isles and America as a global trend.
Receipts of live stock this year ending in July across Chicago Kansas City Omaha St Louis and St Joseph totaled 17 724 547 head.
Excess rainfall slows crop maturity in parts of the region. The cool spell hinders corn development while spring wheat harvesting nears completion. Local farmers report slower progress and lingering field work due to the unusually cool, wet conditions.
European grain importers will host an international conference to discuss an agreement against purchasing the American product on certificates issued by American inspectors. The move targets reducing American grain trade through sanctioned certificates.
A bridal carriage attached to horses dashed four miles in a downpour of rice and shoes, with riders mauled and the carriage endangering lives. The incident left bystanders shocked as rescuers intervened to prevent further injuries.
Five minutes after the nuptial breakfast, a carriage dragged the bride through Duluth streets nearly to death after striking an obstruction. The vessel wrecked but the bride remained unharmed.
A Muskogee Dawes commission member reports many land and trust companies profited by repeatedly leasing Indian allotments. The Indian Rights Association and Interior Department launch a probe. Indians sometimes outwitted lease-grabbers. some Creek citizen allegedly leased his allotment seventeen times.
A five story Cincinnati building at 204 to 208 Walnut Street burned with several injured. Fireman Charles Regan suffered wrist injuries from shattered glass as flames sparked from spontaneous combustion on the Schoellkopf Hartford Wanna Co chemical concern. Losses cited include 15000 for the chemical firm and other firms across the block totaling tens of thousands.
Twenty five stock raisers form The Independent Packing Company at Kansas City to erect plants in Missouri Valley and later Texas. With $5,000,000 capital, it will be controlled by actual stock raisers to combat larger packing firms accused of forming a trust.
A youth, Earl Marshall, 20, fired two shots at a wedding party in Kenosha as the ceremony concluded at Miss Nellie Marshall’s home. He fled after the shots missed the groom J W Robers and the minister. no injuries reported amid a chaotic wedding scene.
Fatalities totaling six occur as western floods surge through Omaha and Iowa. Crook City near Omaha is submerged with only five dry houses left. Fifty families shelter in hillside tents while Council Bluffs roads flood and boat travel rises. Platte valley sugar fields submerged threatening crops. Princeton and Spickard report record rainfall. Topeka streetcar lines halt amid flooding.
A quarrel ends in a double murder suicide. William Schreiker shoots his wife Cora then shoots himself. Policemen White and Conners race to the scene from opposite directions and exchange fire, White killed and Conners wounded.
In Augusta Maine James G Blaine saved a life by climbing a forty foot pole to reach Edward Finn who had fallen lifeless onto cross bars after striking a live wire. A crew of line men worked nearby and Blaine acted quickly while playing tennis.
Mrs. Carrie Nation, by counsel, sues the Mayor, director of public safety, chief of police and six officers in Scranton Pennsylvania for 875000 damages alleging false arrest. She was cited four times including disorderly conduct and selling hatchets without a license.
Secret service guard prevented an armed man from firing at President Roosevelt outside the Oyster Bar late at night. Two other prowlers were spotted on the grounds but denied any connection to the incident.
Reports of renewed Molly Macnireism crimes in northern Pennsylvania coal districts spark resident fear amid ongoing lawlessness. Authorities struggle with protection in rugged mountain communities and rising violent incidents.
Masked gunmen attacked the City Railway car barns at Gist and State streets. Two men were killed and two others wounded, while the thieves escaped with about 2000 dollars. The assailants fired with cold blood, displaying familiarity with the surroundings. A second item notes a new deadly plague reported by Jefferson Medical College tracing to Cuba with symptoms of spotted and Black Fever.
Judge Elliott of Minneapolis denies Ames' motion for a new trial. With bribery charges blocking leniency, only an appeal to the Supreme Court remains, to be certified for the October term.
The Colombian Senate rejected the Panama canal treaty amid notes from Secretary of State and United States Minister deemed offensive. The dispute centers on the imperative tone of the diplomatic notes and the governments involved.
United Mine Workers announce a new wage scale raising pay for 21 000 miners in Missouri Kansas Indian Territory and Arkansas. The increase totals 30 000 dollars per day across the unionized mines.
Report notes danger that Panama could secede from Colombia after canal treaty rejection. It cites belief the United States would quickly recognize Panama’s independence and pursue a new treaty.
Rumors place a new coastal defense fort at Albert Head near Esquimalt ten miles from Victoria B C. Reports claim two six inch guns will be installed to strengthen the Esquimalt defenses along Koral Roads.
Caleb Powers was sentenced to death on his third trial for complicity in the assassination of William Goebel governor elect of Kentucky. He has previously received life terms on two trials and served three years.
Captain Perkins at Fort Egbert on the Yukon telegraphs for authority to dispatch an expedition to relieve 200 impoverished miners stranded in the Tenana river country.
In Homestead Pennsylvania a benzine can exploded in the shop of Joseph Mackloskey killing 21 year old Sadam Louchey and fatally burning Linus Watley.
Sheriff Iea Fichter and Deputy Louis J. Cook shot and killed one intruder and fatally wounded another during a house-breaking attempt at Bald win. They captured two additional suspects. Cook escaped injury after a desperate fight.
Superintendent Matthews reports a clash between wire tappers and his men at the Delmar track in St. Louis. In the fight one of the tappers was shot in the face and badly wounded, while officers pursued the suspects.
The Pennsylvania Democratic convention nominated the state ticket by acclamation and adopted a plank pledging the repeal of the Grady-Saius libel law, signaling a strong reform platform.
The jury in New York finds Charles Jackson guilty of first degree murder for the July River Avenue killing of Charles W. Roxbury. Prosecutors argued premeditation and the defense challenged identification. The verdict specifies a grave charge with possible Varden life implications.
The United States gunboat Scorpion suffered a large hole in its side and was nearly sunk after a collision with the steamer H. M. Whitney in the Bast River, New York.
A severe hailstorm struck north of Mankato Minnesota tearing corn fields for miles. Local farmers reported extensive crop damage with fields damaged across multiple farms and counties. Weather officials warned of continuing unsettled conditions.
A powerful storm battered the Atlantic coast causing extensive damage to ships and endangering many lives along a long eastward swath. The gale disrupted maritime traffic and prompted emergency responses.
On the anniversary of his accession Abdul Hamid of Turkey received heads of the religious communities and the ecumenical patriarch in audience. He spoke at length promoting welfare for all subjects and blamed foreign instigation for unrest while offering aid to the Armenian and Greek communities and noting discipline among soldiers.
The Alaska boundary commission met in London for the opening session. The United States argued Canada pressed claims that could cause a serious collision if enforced, while Britain disputed the timing of Canada’s assertion. The case papers total about eleven hundred pages across three volumes with two atlas volumes. Reginald Tower was named secretary, with J R Carter and Mr Pope as assistants, and Lord Chief Justice Alverstione named chairman.
A drunk man in Kheems Pa may have fatally stabbed two companions. A St. Paul street car struck and upset a hook and ladder wagon with no injuries. Denver reports nineteen babies died in four days from diseases linked to formaldehyde preserved milk. Damaged wrecks killed engineer Dilly and fireman Conley. Little Falls engine jumped the track on a curve. McKeesport steamer Annie Roberts carrying 1500 excursionists sank at Market Street. no drowning. Bananas in New York jumped from 70 cents to 3 dollars per bunch after West Indian hurricane. Circuit Judge R D Rogers sent resignation to Gov Dockery. Pawhuska trial: Mrs Lenox and her 11-year-old son held for murder near Hominy Osage reservation. Vice Admiral Cervera resigns as chief of staff of the Spanish navy after surrender at Santiago.
R G Dun weekly review notes no broad decline in trade and industry sights. Optimism grows as consumer demand and steel procurement pick up. domestic cattle hides and dry goods show activity while cotton mills face idle machinery and weather delays affect grain shipments.
The report lists live cattle hogs sheep and grain prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York. It provides bid ranges for cattle hogs sheep and multiple grain grades including wheat corn oats rye and barley with assorted quality notes and regional variations. Entities include Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York and the commodity names.
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