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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
7
In San Francisco on Friday night James Jeffries defeated Robert Fitzsimmons in eight rounds. Jeffries landed decisive punches as Fitzsimmons bled from facial cuts and surrendered. Fitzsimmons vowed never to fight again while Jeffries praised his rival and planned rest after the victory.
New York report states Young Corbett and manager Johnny Corbett in Denver advised against Tim Hurst refereeing the August 29 bout with Terry McGovern under any circumstances. The telegram emphasizes referee selection as a key condition for the match.
The civil service commission expressed gratification at the remarkable showing by native Porto Ricans in the postal service examination held at Gap Juan on July 26.
The Chinese government conditionally accepts the draft commercial treaty with Great Britain. Article 8 on abolishing likin awaits British approval. China to open four treaty ports and grant tax rights retained on salt opium and native produce. Joint commissions may settle disputes and missionary questions. Article 8 set for January 1904.
Manila on July 28 saw an anti friar demonstration expected for Sunday but forbidden procession rules kept order. Police restrained the planned march while a small meeting at the Zorilla theater concluded without disorder as the storm reduced attendance and the crowd dispersed peacefully.
In McCurtain Oklahoma Territory on July 28 a gas explosion deep in a Sans Bois Coal Co. mine killed two workers and burned two others severely. The four men filled the 900 foot chamber when the blast occurred and a second, weaker blast followed. It is believed a lamp ignition caused the gas flare.
In Birmingham Alabama on Sunday Miss Annie Herndon age sixteen and a boy Willie Blair were struck by lightning. Willie Blair is reported dead and Annie Herndon hospitalized with severe burns to her left side and leg. Annie was holding an umbrella when the bolt struck the rod and ran down the handle. Her friend’s death is anticipated momentarily.
Berry Donahue a Knoxville area justice of the peace and farmer killed Sherman Dyer early Sunday morning near Luttrell after a dispute from a lawsuit. The men had attended a dance the previous night and were returning home when the shooting occurred. Donahue escaped.
New York July 28 Every man in both the National and American leagues who jumped his contract with his manager was expelled from membership in the Players Protective association at a meeting held here Sunday.
A Temps dispatch reports Inspector Lainglaire, head of the Brazzaville police in the French Congo, was assassinated by natives near Libreville. The killing underscores rising tensions in the region.
Gen Lord Methuen, wounded and captured by the Boers but later released, arrived in England earlier this month and has had a successful operation to remove bullets from his leg.
In Trieste on July 28 waiters in cafes and restaurants walked out protesting employers refusal to grant regular wages and to abolish tips. The action affects dining venues across the city.
A Sunday protest over Premier Combes’s closing of Congregationalist schools drew about 15 000 in Place de la Concorde and similar crowds on the Champs Elysees. Fights occurred but were not general and no one was seriously injured. Police and guards kept demonstrators moving, with some clashes and arrests amid a mostly orderly turnout.
In Port au Prince Haiti on July 28 three thousand troops under Gen Saint Foix Colin moved to confront Gen Jean Jumeau who backs candidate Firmin. Officials expected decisive action on Sunday as the standoff heightens political tensions in the district.
Davenport reports "Farmer" Martin Burns defeated Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati in a Sunday wrestling bout. Burns won two falls in catch as catch can while Wittmer took the first fall in Graeco Roman.
Manila reports 160 fresh cholera cases in the 48 hours ending Sunday morning. No new reports from provinces due to the storm.
St Paul July 26 Josephine Kastner 12 daughter of William Kastner stonemason and Mary Siler 15 daughter of Jos Siler saloonkeeper drowned while bathing in Long Lake at New Brighton.
London reports John Redmond John Dillon and Michael Davitt will begin a major political tour of the United States next fall to advance nationalist aims.
Atlantic City July 23 – M Schwab president of United States Steel Corp spending time with family at his cottage. He was said to be seriously ill Saturday night but he appeared on Sunday noon and soon retired indoors after denying reports. He plans to return to New York office in two or three days.
Springfield Missouri reports 25 year old Charles Weyley of Norwood killed his former sweetheart Miss Josephine Sheridan at her home then killed himself. The couple had known each other four years and were recently engaged. Sheridan die of a heart wound. Weyley died from a head wound on the porch after four shots rang out as guests were in the back yard. Authorities say jealousy likely drove the double tragedy.
Venezuelan revolutionary general Luciano Mendoza learned that President Castro was receiving reinforcements from Trujillo and blocked 1000 troops led by Leopoldo Baptista near Alto de la Palma. An engagement followed with Mendoza’s forces defeating the reinforcements and seizing their ammunition, driving Baptista’s forces back to Carache in Los Andes.
A violent July storm in Oxford Michigan damaged several houses including the incomplete home of Harry Humphrey. The storm ripped through from Thomas to Rochester, 18 miles, with 25 minutes of destruction flattening corn and tangled wheat and oats. Orchards lost fruit and farm losses run to thousands of dollars.
The Illinois District Telegraph Co messenger boys strike, ongoing since Friday, disrupted telegraph deliveries and annoyed brokers and businessmen, was settled at a late hour Sunday night in Chicago.
Annie Consart and Jennie Nelson aged 10 and Mamie Nelson aged 14 were killed by an engine on the Seaboard Air Line while walking across a trestle in Charlotte on Sunday.
San Francisco reports the death of Mari Mari, son of an Indian prince, a longtime resident who reportedly lived 130 years. The obituary notes his age and notable heritage in the city.
Manila July 28 Commissioner Bernard Moses head of the department of public instruction for the Philippine islands is perfecting plans for organizing a college in Manila to train Filipino teachers.
El Paso reports Black Jack McDonald a noted desperado was shot and killed in his Juarez saloon late Sunday by an American unknown to authorities.
Matthew Killilea, famed baseball magnate, died in Winneconne Wisconsin on Sunday after months of illness. Though not bedbound until three weeks ago, his condition was known to be fatal.
In Portland Oregon Frank Carlson and George Baldwin both 19 quarrelled over two girls and fought. Carlson died from a blow to the stomach after the confrontation. Baldwin was involved in the dispute and is under investigation by local authorities.
Hon. Philip H. Kumler, a prominent Cincinnati lawyer, died suddenly at his home on Mt Hope Avenue after a cholera morbus attack. Born September 1, 1837, he practiced in Hamilton and Cincinnati, served in public trusts, and was linked to Judge Alvin W. Kumler of Dayton as a brother. His family and colleagues mourn his passing.
In Put-in-Bay contest between Cadillac and Detroit the Detroit fouled after a late tack and both boats were disqualified for professional sailing violations. Tattoo of Sandusky won first prize Huntington cup and $20, with Minerva Detroit second Lucinda Sandusky third and Eva Sandusky fourth. Tattoo time 4 23 19.
Anna Claw aged six and Rose Claw aged sixteen drowned when a boat with their father and two other children capsized in a Lake Erie squall near Cleveland. The two other children were rescued while help arrived too late for the sisters.
Mrs Grindle wife of Superintendent H D Grindle left Columbus Grove to Toledo for an operation but learned of a friend’s death during preparation. She then went to Williams County to visit relatives while her husband returned. He reports she is recovering without the operation.
C K G Billings of Chicago bought the chestnut mare Imogene by Elyria from J H Outhwaite in Cleveland. Terms are private but believed to be $5,000. Imogene has no turf record but trotted a mile in 2.13% at the matr ieces.
Bellefontaine Ohio reports Charles C McCarty 83 arrived from Cincinnati on foot to visit a son, but a heart condition confined him to walking only. In Canal Dover Joseph Vender and Mrs Charlotte Fondries of Wainwright died after eating poisonous plants mistaken for mushrooms.
Jefferson W. Bigley, former publisher of the Caldwell Press, is missing and suspected to be at a summer resort or oil fields. The town reels over forged notes and mortgages totaling over 16 thousand dollars bearing his or other prominent names, with several signatures denied and lawsuits filed to recover.
Mrs William Gebauer, wife of a local shoe merchant, died after a stray bullet from Homer Seekford struck her in the back while he pursued Mrs Fleck from church. Seekford was chased to a barn before police intervened. Mrs Fleck denies her husband’s suicide was linked to Seekford.
Cleveland reports the mother of Dr. Russell Wilson travels to Bluefields Nicaragua to plead for her son's life. Wilson, a Milan physician, faces court martial on charges of joining a filibustering expedition against the Nicaraguan government. Senator Hanna intervenes and seeks protection for the traveler.
Miss Maude Perry, a young woman from the north end society, who vanished from her Columbus Ohio home on June 34, has arrived in London England. Her parents received a letter confirming her travel and arrival abroad.
Cleveland harness court announces a special mile dash at the August 2 matinee featuring Abbot and The Monk. Lord Derby also slated for the event. rain postponed last Saturday’s plan.
Sandusky observers report that the Second National and the Moss National banks will enter voluntary liquidation on October 15. A new bank will be formed to take over the business of both institutions.
Judge J A Kohler granted an injunction restraining Akron city officials from erecting a bridge over the canal at Fair Street on the ground that the city commissioner law under which the city is governed is unconstitutional.
Mrs Everett Spence shot her sleeping husband in Woolsfield Ohio then killed herself by firing a bullet into her temple. The double murder suicide occurred Sunday morning leaving two bodies.
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