Warsaw Union Publisher Named in Warsaw Indiana
The Warsaw Union of Warsaw Indiana announces E Bartholomew as publisher in a brief notice from the local newspaper office. The short item confirms the role within the Indiana publication.
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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
2
The Warsaw Union of Warsaw Indiana announces E Bartholomew as publisher in a brief notice from the local newspaper office. The short item confirms the role within the Indiana publication.
A massive blaze in Jacksonville Florida destroyed fourteen blocks of homes hotels theaters and churches in a fire started by a defective wire. The city reports losses between 10 and 15 million dollars with about 1 300 residences burned. Thousands left homeless as fire chiefs and residents worked through the hours of destruction.
Substantial shake up expected in the Canadian customs department amid evidence suggesting officials aided the escape of hundreds of Chinamen who entered Canada on bond in recent years. A U S customs commissioner has been dispatched to probe how many Chinamen crossed the border and why many did not return to China. The report notes bonds of 100 dollars and tonnage limits tied to boats, with cases where men stayed beyond three months and did not depart as required. Courts in Plattsburg, N Y hold over 100 Chinamen jailed after border crossings, seeking U S admission through order attorneys.
A New York meeting announced an agreement to create a dry dock larger than any in the world, capable of fitting any ship afloat or under construction. Capital stock of 600000 will be issued, with a syndicate formed to fund the project, ensuring outside influence is barred.
In Cincinnati, Sophia Hamilton, formerly of Thorntown Indiana and divorced wife of a Toledo physician, leapt from a bridge into the Ohio River. A note bore a man’s name and warned of her grandfather’s illness in Thorntown and her Chicago-based father’s ailment. Authorities attribute her apparent distress to financial strain.
A Columbus, Ohio girl Gerrmide Crites aged 11 swallowed poison after threats of convent punishment by her mother. She died in bed beside her younger sister after refusing medical aid. Other items include a Hot Springs robbery, Alaska snowslide death toll, Nebraska governor pardons ex-treasurer, kidnap plot in Omaha, and Pan-American Exposition opening.
The Shawnee Oklahoma postmaster George G. Boggs, jailed for three years over a 1897 missing mail case, is released as Thomas Love lady confesses he was guilty. The dismissal attacks handwriting expert testimony and shifts blame to Love lady who faces prison.
At 226 Ada Street Chicago a woman and her nine month old child were questioned after she stabbed peddler Julius Stern to death during a quarrel over alleged jewelry fraud. The wife claimed mutual fault and showed no remorse. Police took them to Enselwood station. A separate report describes a large fire at Brooklyn Rapid Transit stables destroying car tables and 200 cars with no casualties, but dozens affected by heat and smoke.
Mrs. Mary Manning, 56, was struck on the head three times with a heavy weapon near her Kap City home and later died from injuries. Police fear a serial assault by the same man linked to other winter attacks on women, as investigators search for clues.
The clumsy market notes show cattle and hog prices across cities like New York and Milwaukee, with wheat, corn, rye, and butter quotes. Listings include No 2 grades, shipping terms, and regional variations, reflecting fluctuating supply and demand in an irregular column.
The past week brought the most favorable conditions of the season in many regions, aiding farm work and soil preparation for corn in the central Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Oklahoma and Texas report insect damage, while frost hurt cotton in central districts. Wheat and oats progress varies, with California benefited by rain and the Pacific coast seeing some damage from pests. Seed scarcity in central and eastern districts and delayed planting in the Ohio valley persist, but overall farming conditions remain positive with warming trends and pasture gains.
A case of smallpox at Indian Springs, new electric plant work at Knightstown, and fatal accidents in Elwood and near Borden. The Pythians of Alexandria plan a June street fair. Measles outbreak at Knightstown with favorable results. Alexandria school tally up to 2050, up 205. Blooming ton gambling raid, new furniture factory at Shelbyville, and other local items.
A small business advertises ready to produce neat up-to-date work on short notice. Call to arrange orders with pricing described as reasonable and consistent with good work and stock available.
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