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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
4
A stark account portrays the Philippine war as a savage clash with Spain, detailing insurrection in Luzon, rebel strength against Manila, and brutal Spanish methods including dungeons, drownings, and public executions. It notes Mestizo leadership and a push toward independence under U.S. inspired ideals.
Gas explosion in the No 3 mine in Wikesbarre Pennsylvania at about 1 30 this morning killed six men and left twelve missing. Fire boss William R Jones and assistant mine foreman John Joseph were brought to the surface among the dead. others known to be dead include Thomas Owens William Lacey James Herpon Joseph Worth and David Williams.
Constantinople reports a shift toward reform as Abdul Hamid and his advisers show a better attitude toward Armenians. The Russian ambassador Denelldorf spoke plainly, Turkish embassies in London and Paris warned of distrust, and five Christian deputy governors have been appointed in Armenia with more ministry changes likely.
New York stocks opened firm with gains in Grangers Burlington Rock Island St Paul and Sugar. After initial buying momentum faded on realizations the market recovered with late session highs and cash trades. Sterling exchange remained firm and commodity quotes including copper silver and wheat showed varied strength amid holiday dynamics and looming bank holiday in London.
A cyclone near Guthrie Oklahoma last night destroyed several structures including the Toby farmhouse. Postmaster M. T. Mullin and his wife were killed when the Mitchell post office and store were lifted and smashed. Other farms suffered major damage with crops and trees ruined and reports of possible deaths in Payne county.
Three men robbed Mrs Eliza Ditte a wealthy widow in her St Joseph Missouri home last night. They choked her into insensibility and ransacked the house taking 2000 dollars in currency and other valuables. Police seek suspects.
Bakersfield October 29 The sheriff’s office received word from the Desert mining camp of a shooting last night in Randseburg over a town lot. Two men were killed and several others wounded. The wounded are en route to Mojave and expected about 9 PM.
France orders warships to invade the Rif country of Morocco seeking to crush the Rif pirates and seize their territory with Spain's backing if needed. The Rif region is 58 miles wide and 210 miles long near Ceuta opposite Gibraltar, with unknown population and fierce Berber Muslims who weaponize modern arms. A French cruiser and dispatch boat have been sent to the Rif coast under Admiral Gervais to await a potential bloody clash.
A Milwaukee Sentinel writer notes a hunter who attempted to subdue a fawn by grabbing its tail amid a pasture scene with cows watching. The deer bolted along a log road before slipping free into the brush, reuniting with its mother.
In Lycoming County, H Z Brobst, Joseph Bobst, Robert Trumbower, and G B M Frey chased by a large female bear on a timber hunt near Huntersville. Frey fires eight shots, they seek refuge in a pine, three woodsmen rescue and kill the bear when others return. Parker clawed and may lose an arm. bear weighed over 2 pounds dressed.
The Rev. T. J. Dodd of Fairburn Georgia has resigned his Baptist pastorate after exercising control over a love matter involving two major church contributors R W Mayson and George Smith A young letter from Maysons son to Smiths daughter prompted church turmoil The minister asked the boy to withdraw from worship but the request was refused levando to his removal from the pulpit
At Cumberland Park on October 29 John J. Johnson led the Berio sextet to three marks and four records. Johnson clocked a half mile in 441-5 and a third of a mile in 274-5. The group also set a triplet record of 482-5 for the half and a quad a third in 311-5. All records were official.
Charles L. Fair answers and cross claims in San Francisco to the ejectment suit by Nettie R. Craven claiming widowhood of James G. Fair. Craven asserts city realty valued at 1.5 million dollars. Fair contends Craven’s deeds are fraudulent and the notarial acknowledgment to James G. Fair’s signature is forged.
Bruno Werner a Berlin clerk has been arrested in the Hartz mountains as the alleged instigator of the murder of Herr Major Levy president of the Oberlin bar. Levy was attacked in his Metzenstrasse residence and clubbed to death as his wife was wounded. Wilhelm Grosse a lock smith confessed and implicated Werner.
Marys ville dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Allen, grieving, accidentally killed her 18-year-old son when intervening as her husband whipped the boy. She fired at her husband in self defense, fatally wounding him. the husband may die from the shot.
An official dispatch from Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, reports that Minister of Interior Ralnan drianaupanudry and Prince Ratsimanangs were executed for complicity in the recent rebellion. Premier Rallitasin obesity has resigned.
A quoted 31th line fragment ponders existence and fate with imagery of a mighty bow and sleepless eye. The excerpt attributes the voice to R. H. Stoddard in Atlantic Monthly, reflecting on life, darkness, light, and unseen forces.
A narrator recalls a bitter December night when a mysterious man appeared at a lamp post and later links a courtroom alibi to a dream. Traveling to Leham for a timber dispute, he witnesses a murder trial where the prisoner identifies him as the possible innocent witness. The dream and the timing of the clock strike converge to reveal a coincidence with fateful consequences.
Mrs Mary Rosenberg sued for breach of promise of marriage after lending £10 to Israel Katze who went to South Africa. The high court sent the case to Middlesex sheriff for damages with a verdict of £18, framed as a deferred security, noting he may return with profits and interest.
Judge Randolph in Kansas district court grants a divorce to a gray haired veteran after the wife called him names and claimed cowardice for serving in the war. The judge affirms the war record and the bench’s dignity, noting the court itself also went to war and returned.
Weather cloudy and track slow at Ingleside. Seven furlongs won by Bueno with Babe Murphy second. six and a half furlongs won by Reddington with J Augnon second. five furlongs for 2-year-olds won by Midnight. mile race won by Lilue Cripple. six furlongs won by Alvarado with Daylight second. London bank rate unchanged but events discount adopted to affect open market.
Paris reporters say Gustave Isembert editor in chief of Republique Francaise and deputy from Chal esu Duet was chosen vice president of the chamber. The brief session confirmed the election as deputies gathered in the chamber. In New York the Havel arrived with 1 236 000 dollars in gold from Europe.
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