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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
3
The Spanish steamer Hole from Hamburg, 9 November, battled fierce gales for nearly thirty days, officers report. Decks were swept, the crew lashed to posts, and sugar cargo broke up to keep steam. The vessel finally reached Halifax on December 10.
New York December 10 Lieut Richmond P Hobson undergoing typhoid fever at Presbyterian hospital reported to have passed a good night and is as well as could be expected authorities noted Hobson’s condition remained unchanged since last bulletin with no complications observed in morning report
Kafont of Pythias Flectins Toledo reports the lodge vote from 237 lodges for Grand Outer Guard. The results show Dunn 789 Craston 189 Rothwell 404 Dow 444 Corn 530.
Wm Heinrich eleven, son of a Bell Plains farmer, attempted to fly like Darius Green after he attached wires to a turkey and jumped from a barn roof. A fall left him under medical care for several weeks as doctors treat injuries.
The official schedule of Cornelius Vanderbilt’s personal property shows an annual income of $1,739,290 from his personality, less than 4 percent on holdings. It equaled $144,940 a month, $36,246 a week and $5,177 a day.
New York December meeting of National League magnates weighs aPossible baseball war with the Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players and a potential alignment with the American League. Clark Griffith warns of trouble if demands on reserve rules are not met while Ban Johnson stays quiet in Philadelphia. Jimmy Manning pursues a $500 banner against Toronto for Al Wagner’s release, a move viewed as probe of the Washington relocation.
Dublin delegates including John Redmond and William O Brien approve anti English resolutions condemning Britain's war in South Africa as driven by greed for gold and land. A motion to expel Timothy Healy from the United Irish League passes 3000 to 22 amid party turbulence. London reports on possible U S visit by the Duke of York tied to McKenley invitation via Choate.
Reports from Dec 11 indicate strikers claim the Santa Fe block continues with dispatches from H B Peckham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers. Officials say freight is paralyzed in the far west while passenger service runs, with no breaks in striker ranks and broader calls for a general sympathy strike if needed. The strike costs estimate 550,000 daily in lost passenger revenue and freight disruption.
A seven story brick building at Fifth and Prospect avenues suffered a devastating blaze early today causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Owner John Kolle is overwhelmed by the loss and is under medical care.
The fifth week of the Sells divorce trial opened with Mrs. Sells beginning her defense. Daily costs run $200 to $300 plus outside evidence gathering, with detectives employed. A preliminary estimate puts the total at about $25,000, to be paid by Peter Sells regardless of the outcome. Deposition from George W. Lindermuth is being read, recounting an encounter in a Chattanooga area house.
New York reports two sudden deaths from strong emotion. Joseph Doppler, 30, died after his wedding day excitement. his bride summoned a doctor but he could not recover. Michael Gerghan, 67, died in his sleep from heart disease linked to excessive joy after hearing of a new permanent position.
Jennie C Kieth files a $10,000 damage suit in Mansfield against her ex husband former Probate Judge H C Kieth over slander tied to a flag and streamer raised over her barn on Thanksgiving Day The streamer claimed G W Father of H q Kieth says it meant George Washington Kieth denies the insult A judge's son is jailed for shooting the flag and streamer
Arguments opened in Washington in the Neeley postal fraud case. Neeley’s counsel challenge Cuba’s current government as unconstitutional, arguing Congress recognized Cuba's independence before the Spanish loss and Paris treaty left no U S authority to govern. Government contends Paris accords allow U S occupation and extradition powers as part of sovereignty until a new insular government is formed.
Chagrin Falls Ohio December 10 A personal friend asked Senator Foraker his stance on the ship subsidy bill His letter says he has a prejudice against subsidies but sees no other practicable way to restore the merchant marine and will support the bill now pending stating it is the best that can be done
Fourteen riders started the six day race at Madison Square Garden with Harry Ellis taking the first lap as 8000 spectators watched. The first hour record reached 25 miles and 6 laps per rider before dawn when Charley Miller and Walter dropped out citing excessive pace.
Commander Chester of the Kentucky and his staff are entertained with dinners and excursions by Americans and English in Constantinople. Abdul Hamid refused to allow entry into the Bosphorus citing peril from storms. The Sultan offers the royal yacht. He is paying all hotel bills for the American officers.
Louisville December 10 The American Federation of Labor named committees on the Porto Rican message the eight hour law and compulsory arbitration. It resolved that organized labor should concentrate its efforts on securing the initiative and referendum as the best means to secure legislation and enforcement of labor laws.
In Chicago tonight at the Coliseum the French wrestler Paul Pons battles John Rooney the Giant Gripman in a best two of three Greco Roman match with the stranglehold barred. Pons weighs 290 pounds and Rooney 190, with falls counting. George Siler will settle the agreement as sole referee.
Chester P. Bentley, secretary of the Goldstone and other Cripple Creek mining firms, now in Clinton, Iowa, is alleged to be a defaulter over 50000 dollars. He disappeared a month ago and is said to have confessed that liquor and gambling led to his downfall.
Miss Daisy Post, niece of a Vanderbilt, wed James Lawrence Van Alen, grandson of an Astor, in a quiet noon ceremony at the bride's mother's home. Gifts totaling about 250000 reflect the union of the Astor and Vanderbilt families. the wedding was discreet following the bride's father's recent death.
Topeka Kansas December 10 The ruling on Former Captain Ober in M Carter was announced by Judge Hook this afternoon. Ex captain Carter is remanded to the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth to serve out his original sentence.
Washington December 10 The opening prayer found many senators in seats as Charles Towne sworn in to fill the late Senator Davis seat. The Senate debated district judge appointments for Ohio and discussed navy reports on submarine operations. Bingham criticized federal expenses, House plans Republican caucus to push tax cuts and a one cent domestic letter postage bill was introduced by Norton of Ohio.
In Chicago on December 9 clergy and laity backed reform in pulpit sermons across more than twenty churches. Speakers blamed city officials and administration, while others urged civic duty from citizens. The unified message called for accountability and ongoing reform efforts.
Washington reports that from August through November, 495 vessels totaling 149963 tons were built in the United States. The list includes seven steel steamers of 34933 gross tons and four smaller steel steamers of 8456 gross tons capable of passing through the Welland canal.
New York Dec 10 The Journal reports the Countess de Castellane is ill due to worry over her husband’s recent financial troubles. The strain intensified after the count’s yacht was virtually seized at Havre last Friday.
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