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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
2
A wealthy retiree’s wife, Mrs John Moos, is found dead in bed with a head injury. Her husband is arrested and charged with murder after a coroner’s inquest. The 60-year-old victim and 68-year-old suspect are reported to be affluent, with the husband described as worth about $100,000.
Misa Lizzie Cottman, a country schoolteacher in district No. 19, Sioux County Nebraska, braved floodwaters to save thirteen pupils at a sunken frame school by securing a rope to a horse and tree, guiding all to safety as the building floated.
Investigation of government land records shows Kansas holds 2,224,320 acres of public land, enough for 14,014 farms of 100 acres, mainly in western short‑grass counties with substantial vacant tracts in Butler, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Geary, Morrill, and others. Entry costs are $14 per 100 acres, homestead only.
F K Berg barer of Wesatero Springs Chicago suburb burned to death when fire started in his two story frame shop. Building housed Greenblad general store with stock valued around 1 500. Fire caused about 3 500 in losses. Neighbor Charles Kustro found smoke and flames at 10 p m and tried to wake Berg but failed. Berg's body recovered next morning. scene described as burned beyond recognition.
Mrs. Howard Haines of Delanco New Jersey is held on murder charges in the death of her 32 year old stepdaughter Gwendolin. A warrant was issued at the urging of the dead child's uncle William Doughty. Doughty described brutal injuries including a smashed nose torn ear burned lips and mouth.
John A. Skoog, a notorious counterfeiter who escaped Joliet four years ago, was arrested in New York after attempting to pass a Danish note on Broadway. He shot himself in the head during capture and was hospitalized as authorities identified him and uncovered a large counterfeiting plant. Emil Mobert, an alleged accomplice, was found at the plant and arrested.
Margaret Hossack of Indianola Iowa was found guilty of murdering her husband John Hossack on December 1. After a two week Warren County trial led by a top state attorney, the circumstantial evidence secured a life sentence in the penitentiary. The killer ax struck with both sharp and blunt ends, the weapon hidden under the gravy.
Christian Scientists in St Louis plan a new temple costing about $100,000, with a suitable lot on a fashionable city thoroughfare, aided by prominent donors. The project echoes a New York design, while other items note Maine salvage plans, Armour Institute gifts totalling around $5 million, and several crime and personal tragedy briefs.
Senor Santiago Iglesias arrives from San Juan with a 6000 signatory petition from Porto Rican workers urging relief. The document describes widespread misery with many starving and others driven to suicide or self harm as families suffer hunger and death.
Edward Moore, a Milwaukee Civil War veteran, shot and killed his wife at her brother in law John Schupe's home at 370 South Pierce Street after she refused to live with him since January 20. He then shot himself, dying instantly. Local Grand Army circles knew him well.
Market notes from Chicago to Buffalo show cattle, hogs, and sheep varying in quality and price. Grains and butter ranges are listed with No. 2 and white varieties, plus oats and rye values, reflecting mixed trading across multiple regional exchanges.
Havana delegates pass a motion to form a commission to Washington by 18 to 10, amid rising discontent over U S influence and the Platt amendment. The debate highlights tensions over sovereignty, judicial interference, and government actions affecting Havana. Reports note private sources warning of resistance to Platt and growing opposition among conservatives.
Announcement states Miss Mary Barber niece of Mrs. McKinley will christen the battleship Ohio. Earlier selections stirred gossip as Miss Nash and Senator Hanna's daughter were considered. Senator Foraker withdrew his daughters leaving Miss Barber as sole honoree. she will accompany the President and Mrs. McKinley to California for the event.
The proposed nationwide dry goods trust aims to unite wholesale and retail outlets bypassing manufacturers and importers. Promoters J Pierpont Morgan and John Olaffin argue this will cut middlemen, but analysts warn up to 100000 workers may lose jobs as traveling salesmen are displaced. A banker from New York, A D Junard, says big department stores can undercut smaller shops by leveraging centralized stock and basement storage.
A Cuban wife of Bugler W P Hayes of Company D Tenth Infantry followed the Indiana to Manila and was hidden on board. Discovered before the ship sailed from San Francisco she was put ashore despite tears and a offer to pay her transportation. She had previously smuggled from Cuba to New York and has followed the regiment often riding trains. She was later sent to her husband’s friends in Pennsylvania.
A new Methodist church was dedicated at Bellevue Michigan. Deaths include Rev Dr Crystal of Auchinnie Ayrshire at age 14, and Rev H C Estes a notable New Hampshire Baptist preacher at 77. Princeton Baptist Church in Inn destroyed by fire. Grace Episcopal property in Cleveland sold to local capitalists with relocation plans. Rev Dr Hawvis in New York reportedly forgot his sermon and played violin to the pleased congregation. Clergy moves include Rev Arthur B Rudd declining Oakland call and Rev Ernest H Baker taking charge of Oakland First Presbyterian. Arthur Berind Deter of Parsons Kansas to become a Baptist missionary in Brazil.
The War Office confirms a six month experiment starting June 1 to supply the army with home grown refrigerated beef. The rule affects only beef in London markets and will not endanger the American trade, which supplies about 200000 pounds weekly. Washington officials view the action as ominous and potentially crippling to American exports.
The clipping highlights athletic topics across boxing cycling track and national leagues. It notes seven college players for The Boston Club, Billy Murphy now a Sioux City watchman, a one sided National League race between Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, Ireland sending runners to Pan American events, American athletes touring Britain for English championships, allied bicycle manufacturers backing racing teams, Thomas A Marshall as captain of the American shooting team facing English Irish and Scottish marksmen, and a Dawson City offer of ten thousand dollars for a Sharkey Slavin bout with Sharkey cautioned to avoid the match.
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