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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
A jumble of brief items from Indianapolis and nearby cities covers a gubernatorial parole case for William Kennedy, contempt proceedings against patent-right suits being dismissed, a large oak crash scene, the Deutscher Orden organization in Evansville, and a wage strike by W.Y. Mooney & Sons farmers in Columbus. The mixed dispatches include health, law, society, and labor notes from July 14.
A severe dysentery outbreak in Aven dale southwestern city area has caused seven deaths since Saturday and left about fifty people ill. Victims include James Wating’s child, John Welch’s son, and Ellis Teright among others. four Bright children are gravely ill. Officials blame shallow wells and plan immediate water improvements as wells are condemned and water is ferried in.
In Warsaw Indiana July 14 Georgie Coulter's body was found after a large search party scoured the Foagie lage south wing with grappling hooks aboard the steamer Commerlore. George Ripple, the man who rescued the two boys Monday, guided rescuers to the scene and the body was recovered within minutes of reaching the landing.
Columbia City Indiana July 14 A 17 year old boy Clarence Davis ended his life by stepping in front of a Wabash passenger train as it slowed for the station. Davis was injured twenty feet from the engine and died of his wounds. He had said he and Artie Phillips would marry in three months but they later became estranged. The girl says Davis threatened to kill himself if she refused to accompany him but she believed he was joking.
In Wabash Indiana on July 14 the large outlay of 160 600 to dredge the Eel river east of North Manchester failed before completion. The project aimed to straighten the river and reclaim farmland but the ditch is caving in and filling with debris. Property owners on the stream face assessment to the supreme court after their bid to challenge the costs.
In Shelbyville Indiana on July 11 a group of suspected horse traders passed through the northwest county area, stealing harness and clothing from farmers. Edward Fouritz of Fountaintown reported a stranger wearing his shirt, leading to the suspect's arrest and commitment for trial. The man claimed the disputed clothing belonged to him and gave the name Albert Buhmy.
Delphi Indiana July 14 a thunderstorm ends in tragedy when 15 year old Jesse Ulery son of Samuel Ulery is struck by lightning in his father s barn near Camden The barn is destroyed and the mother discovers her son dead on the floor as the building burns Wabash Indiana July 14 a farmer John Hagle of Lagro township shares a remarkable tale of his reputation for veracity asserting a striking incident yesterday noon.
Mrs. John Sherer of Peru Indiana learned her brother Cle. Ieis had been accidentally killed at Brinkley Arkansas. The railroad worker formerly lived in Peru and was reported dead in a telegram received Sunday evening after an anxious day.
In Kokomo Indiana on July 14 the Union Wry sands establishment of J A Southard was assigned to William Trueblood with assets of 100 and liabilities of 12000. In Columbus a July 14 filing notes K LT Huber furniture dealer has assigned for preferred creditors with unknown assets and liabilities. Crawfordsville reports a Wabash college summer school run shows strong attendance and courses on useless weed in practical hands.
The Senate debated armor plate for three new battleships under construction. An amendment set armor price at 50 per ton, $25 below the committee and navy minimum. A further provision directed a navy study on a government armor factory with a report next session. The deficiency appropriation bill passed as the session recessed.
Necaunee Michigan reports operation resumption at Queen mine shaft No 1 with 100 additional workers bringing total to 50. Management plans to push to 500 workers in three weeks as ore demand rises. Marquette range mines now ship more ore than any time this year.
Between 11 20 and 2 30 Monday the city recorded 4.44 inches of rain in a single storm.
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday show generally fair conditions across Indiana and Minnesota with southerly winds and rising temperatures in Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa.
Chicago and Milwaukee markets report futures and cash prices for Wheat Corn Oats and Produce. Highlights include Wheat July red 7 to 5 c, September 3 1 4 c. Corn July 2 1 2 c. Oats July 1 7 7 c. live cattle and hogs with assorted ranges. dairy eggs and potatoes listed with per unit figures.
In Danville Illinois on July 14 a clash at the Pawnee mine saw 400 to 500 Belgian and foreign strikers attack working miners, with shots fired and a reported fatality amid efforts to wreck a train. Similar unrest spread from Pittsburg to eastern Ohio and Springfield Illinois as miners organize, threaten further action, and march toward mines to halt operations.
Reports from Columbus and Springfield describe miners' strike actions and officials’ warnings. Ratchford says striking is lawful if within law and expects to mobilize West Virginia miners with support from Knights of Labor. Governor Tanner warns of possible bloodshed and promises order via state force and National Guard if needed. In Indiana, miners move toward unionization as unorganized workers seek to join the walkout.
The remains of Senator Isham G. Harris lay in state at the First Methodist Church in Memphis and were interred at Elmwood Cemetery after a morning procession. Washington and Nashville party members arrived by train, escorted by ex-Confederate veterans in full uniform as thousands watched the solemn proceedings. Formal services were held at four o clock.
A Frankfurt dispatch reports a treaty between Romania and Turkey at Yildiz Kiosk. The accord would have Romania provide military aid to Turkey if Bulgaria's wartime moves threaten the sultan. Formal ratification is expected next week with involvement by major powers.
Beginning yesterday morning, a nationwide engineer strike in London left at least 100,000 idle by night. No arbitration was accepted, including proposals from Sir T. Ritchie. Picketing started at several yards as major firms such as Otis Elevator Westinghouse Drake Frazer Chalmers and Brush Electric Engineering joined the embargo.
Yesterday's results across League clubs show Pittsburg defeating Washington 7 to 4 and Cincinnati besting New York 5 to 4. Philadelphia edged Louisville 9 to 7, St Louis beat Chicago 10 to 7, Cleveland topped Boston 8 to 5, and Chicago defeated Brooklyn 11 to 4. Western League games include Milwaukee defeating Minneapolis 4 to 1, Rockford over Burlington 7 to 1, and Dubuque routing Des Moines 10 to 2. Cedar Rapids crushed St Joseph 13 to 2, and Peoria beat Quincy 3 to 0.
Eugene V. Debs Social Democracy expands with a new New York branch. A letter from Sylvester Kerliner of Chicago was read, and branch president Eschenbach said he received an offer for 450000 acres in Florida counties Jackson Holmes and Walton at one dollar per acre and would consult Debs about the proposal.
Forty miners at Ropes gold mine in Ishpeming Michigan strike for back wages. Clarence R. Ely the company secretary vanished mysteriously two months ago, fueling suspicions about the mine’s ability to pay. The mine has operated thirteen years and produced about 1.6 million pounds in bullion.
In Grand Rapids on July 14 the final day of the national convention opened with a heated talk over a resolution opposing a prohibitive tariff on German mirror plate glass. The measure was tabled by a 19 to 17 vote.
In Spring Valley Mississippi on July 14 thieves entered the home of ex mayor Delmagro. The robbers were frightened away after the ex mayor fired two shots at them. Delmagro is Italian and his house was the fifth Italian home hit in the past week.
A large attendance gathered in Louisville Kentucky for the gold Democratic convention. Prominent wheelhorses of the Democracy attended as the convention organized preliminarily and listeners heard speeches from noted state Democratic leaders.
Hartford July 14 Thomas F Kippie a Sectchman 41 was hanged at 1236 this morning for killing his wife in their New Haven home during a drunken fight on January 31 1896.
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