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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
6
A wooden foot bridge at the Paris exposition collapsed under Sunday crowds along Avenue de Sufren. Nine people died and equal number were injured as rescuers and police freed victims amid dust and plaster. Authorities blame unsafe unfinished structures and close several sideshows.
Manila reports Sener Paterno former president of the Filipino societied cabinet captured April 25 in the mountains near Prinidad, Bengeuct. Ill and invalid, he was brought to San Fernando by Forty-Eighth regiment soldiers after relatives sought entry to American lines. Nearby Seward Nebraska notes a bank safe blown open at Staplehurst with $1,500 cash and about $265 in gold recovered from debris.
Cleveland April 30 The Twentyeth congressional district Democratic convention on Saturday nominated J D Harrington for congress Not Yet Signed Washington April 30 The Hawaiian government bill reached the White House Saturday The act does not take effect for 45 days so the president may sign it Monday. Caught in Frico San Francisco April 39 Charles Turnersall of Ithaca New York was arrested Sunday for embezzling 15000 of public funds belonging to Yompkins county New York of which he was treasurer.
London reports confirm Col. Dalgety relieved at Wepener by Gen. Brabant. Roberts dispatch notes Boers fled northeast along Ladybrand road with 4 000 to 5 000. British losses from April 9 to 18 include 3 officers and 15 men killed and 14 officers and 86 men wounded.
In Constantinople the American note delivered to Turkish Foreign Minister Tevfik Pasha on Tuesday insists on immediate payment of the promised indemnity. The tone is near an ultimatum, with no time limit for an answer. The Porte shows no move to change its stance of denying responsibility and downplaying the issue, prompting fear of U.S. steps to enforce its claims.
In north Hocos about 300 rebels were killed recently during Dodd's fight and the April 16 assault on Thirtee. From 603 to Tou rebels attacked American lines, many armed with rifles, charging positions and fighting at close quarters. The engagement, lasting all afternoon, ended with repulse after American reinforcements arrived. insurgents burned a town and captured an American provision wagon near Lapo.
The Dewey cannon boomed at sunset in Three Oaks Michigan marking the town as the site of a future visit by Admiral George Dewey. A telegram from Mayor Warren said the admiral would devote at least two hours to Three Oaks in early June during his western trip to Detroit Kalamazoo Grand Rapids and other cities.
From Bombay comes news that a cholera outbreak is fearsome at the great Godra camp where thousands of famine sufferers receive relief. Yesterday 150 bodies were removed but 100 more could not be carried away due to a shortage of bearers.
Kalamazoo Michigan residents Mr and Mrs William Brace faced a woodlot fire on their Lawton area farm Friday afternoon. Mrs Brace died from burns and Mr Brace sustained severe injuries with recovery in doubt.
Col W T Durbin of Anderson won the Republican nomination for governor after a nine to three race at the Indiana state convention held in Indianapolis. Newton W Gilbert of Angola secured the lieutenant governor nomination on the fourth ballot. Delegates-at-large to the national convention and other state offices were also announced. Durbin, born May 4 1847 in Lawrenceburg, has a Civil War service record and later banking and gas interests. He was colonel of the 161st Indiana during the Spanish American War, with the unit serving in Cuba.
A colossal fire razed over five square miles across Ottawa and Hull on April 28 29 destroying more than 2 000 buildings and killing several residents. Estimated damage reaches 17 million dollars with two thirds of Dalhousie ward in ruins and thousands homeless. Relief drives are organized by local citizens and church leaders to assist families as unemployment looms.
A noon Friday cloudburst with high winds struck Waco Texas eight people perished within city limits. The dead include Mrs Nancy Caudle Miss Clara Caudle Rosa Chapman Emma Decker Thomas Capps and Frank Walker with two unnamed Black men among the victims. Property damage amounted to several thousand dollars.
William Watson and James A. Sample, special treasury agents, took $500000 in coin and currency from the subtreasury on Wednesday to the United States transport MacPherson for Porto Rico. The funds will be exchanged there for Porto Rican coin at 60 cents per peso.
London dispatches condemn slow progress as Lord Roberts faces delays before any main advance. The Times and Standard note cavalry pulled back to Bloemfontein and the Boer retreat toward Ladybrand with horses exhausted. Reports from Karee Siding and Wepener detail ongoing engagements and casualties amid cautious optimism at Thaba N'Chu.
Appleton Wisconsin April 30 Herman Erb Jr former mayor shot himself after returning from a Milwaukee sanitarium where he was treated for mental trouble. His distress reportedly stemmed from worry over the Appleton library building dispute. Brings s Land of Immigrants. New York April 30 The steamer Chateau Yquem from Marseilles and Naples arrived with 1159 steerage passengers. Gives an Impetus to Building. Cleveland O April 30 The price of steel plates fell from 2.20 to 1.85 leading to large contracts up to 20000 tons boosting construction prospects. Death of a Missionary. Atlanta Ga April 30 telegram announces the Shanghai death of Miss Laura Haygood Methodist missionary she founded the MeTyiere home for women in China.
Washington April 30 The Senate debated a resolution expressing sympathy for the Boers in their war with Great Britain. The measure was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee by a vote of 31 to 11 with no quorum present, leaving the resolution in limbo as the body adjourned after a light session.
The United States charge Watfairas reports the Ottoman porte has not answered Tewfik Pasha regarding indemnity claims. Some sources think a private American contractor arrangement could mask payment. Observers fear a negative reply or no reply, while the porte aims to show it yields only to force.
Gov. S. Taylor returns to Frankfort from Washington and spends Sunday at the executive mansion with his family to dispel rumors of an indictment. He will check for any indictment and then return to Washington as officers expect no arrest warrant will be served soon. The indictment was turned in openly but not entered in record and is said to be with Judge Cantrill.
Detroit April 30 Gov Pingree says the people’s hope lies in the Democratic party. he has been an independent Republican and declines to announce a party withdrawal. He urges no anti Democrat stance and criticizes trusts as beyond the Republican reach. In Ohio at Upper Sandusky a man shot his wife then killed himself after she refused to return.
A five story Atlas Brewing Company plant at 706 Blue Island Avenue Chicago burned in the early hours causing about 250000 dollars in damage crews battled the blaze through the morning with efforts aimed at preventing spread to nearby businesses.
Struck by the southbound flyer on the Chicago and North Western at Horlicksville Wisconsin John Deisler a prosperous farmer was killed instantly and his wife Mrs Deisler was injured but not fatally The accident occurred Sunday afternoon in Racine County Illinois or Wisconsin date April 30
Washington April 30 an excellent portrait of ex Secretary Alger by Russell Ives was added to the War Department’s large portrait collection.
The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the Barrett improvement law as constitutional. The act funds street improvements by front foot assessments, with ten years to complete installment payments. An appeal from Shelbyville drew wide interest as bonds under the law have been issued.
The consecration of Rev. Dr. Dennis ODonague pastor of St Patrick's church to be titular bishop of Pomario and auxiliary bishop to Archbishop Francis Silas Chatard occurred at St Johns church. Arch bishop Elder of Cincinnati presided with Bishops Foley of Detroit and Byrne of Nashville assisting. The sermon was delivered by Bishop Maes of Covington.
Representative Crumpacker of Indiana suggests Addison C. Harris of Indianapolis as United States minister to Austria for vice president. He argues a western nominee is needed and Harris would be a splendid presiding officer and safe president if chosen.
The Enterprise Transit Company completed the largest oil well in Washington township on the John Smith farm five miles north of Hartford City. Drilled recently it flowed in a solid stream above the derrick and is estimated to produce about 400 barrels daily.
Royal Arcanum grand council in Indianapolis adjourned after choosing Fort Wayne as next meeting site. Ti Millican of Evansville was elected grand regent and secretary. ELEE Schroer of Indianapolis became chaplain. W S Roney of Terre Haute named supreme representative with PL Elder of Richmond and John H H Russe of Lawrenceburg as associates.
Col W T Durbin republican candidate for governor plans an extended European trip after the national convention. He returns to Anderson where an ovation greets him and he speaks to a crowd from his veranda. Miss Nartley, 14, shot by George Cowell in Terre Haute may recover if infection does not set in. Cowell claims amnesia about the shooting.
A passenger train heading east over the Minami bridge in Lawrenceburg Indiana knocks a man from the ede into the river. John Renner described as mentally deranged is missing and the body has not been found.
Mrs Susie May Rusie wife of Amos Rusie received a one time $100 allowance for maintenance to be paid by May 1 and $25 a month thereafter until the divorce litigation concludes. Indianapolis April 26. Judge Ren issued the order in the pending case.
Charles A. Snyder of Salem, Q, a traveling representative for William H. Matlins Sign Co., was found dead in his Oyster Bay hotel room in Marion. He arrived last Monday night after several days of illness.
The first session of the bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church began in the Meridian Street church parlors in Indianapolis Indiana on April 26 as part of the church's semi annual conference.
Logansport Indiana April 25 William Powell and David Estabrook employed at the local artificial gas plant were terribly burned about the face and hands by the explosion of a barrel of tar which ignited from a match lighted to guide the workmen in the dark.
Brazil Indiana April 25 The miners in the black coal machine mines who had been on strike for the past week decided to return to work restoring normal operations and ending labor disruption in the district.
Secretary Walters of the Populist state committee departs Indianapolis for Cincinnati to attend the national convention May 9. He backs A. L. Mims of Tennessee for president and H. B. Fay of Minnesota for vice president and expects the ticket to be nominated.
Mother M Annunciain nee Margaret McShafery, mother general of the Sisters of the Order of the Holy Cross, died in South Bend Ind from heart disease. Born 1845 in Philadelphia, she joined the order in 1860 and took final vows in 1865. She became head of the order in 1895. Funeral at St Mary's Academy in South Bend on Tuesday.
In New Albany on April 27, Jessie McAllister aged 13 and Henry Brokaw 15, both from Indianapolis, married in Jeffersonville. The girl left for school Tuesday and did not return. The father filed a police report. Letters from Justice of the Peace Luther E Warder to Brokaw mention obtaining witnesses for marriage licenses. Relatives protest loudly.
In Thorntown Indiana on Friday morning Joseph Reese fatally wounded S C Campbell in a clash that followed a slander dispute involving a young woman. Reese surrendered voluntarily, claimed self defense, and posted bond after being taken to Lebanon for appearance. Both men were prominent young farmers.
Alva Ringo of Staunton is jailed on charges of siphoning 300 pounds from the Order of United Mine Workers of America. When officers arrived at the Ringo home in Brazil, his wife reacted with fury and drank morphine, a doctor being summoned and optimism of saving her life.
Indianapolis on April 25. George T. Jarvis receiver of the Louisville Evansville and St Louis Consolidated Railroad filed the annual report with the U S court. The return shows gross earnings for the year and operating expenses totaling 1 202 186 5 with net earnings 615 24 86, up 191 039 40 from last year.
Muncie Indiana April 27 officials announce the enamel ing works will close Saturday for an indefinite period placing more than 600 men out of work The plant had been recently bought by the bath tub trust with other factories to close but this one to stay at work.
In Lebanon Tennessee on April 28 Joseph Peese and Stanton Campbell quarreled over religious matters. Peese shot Campbell twice, fatally wounding him. A church trial recently accused Campbell while Peese, an extensive party, surrendered amid counter-charges.
Avish Butt, a rich farmer south of Brazil, Indiana, was found insane after attempting to kill his family. He grabbed his 3 year old from its screaming mother and tried to throw the child into a well before rescuers arrived.
Fr Wayne Ind April 26 The 12th district democratic convention nominated Hon James M Robinson for a third term in congress by acclamation. There were no resolutions but the utterances expressed sympathy with Bryan and the Chicago platform.
Arthur Redmond aged 20 was killed when his wagon was struck by a passing Grand Rapids and Indiana train at a crossing in Tidgeville Indiana on April 24. The accident halted traffic as authorities investigated the scene.
In Ft Wayne on April 26 Mayor Scherer led a trades and labor council delegation to Cleveland to meet the road directors. They secured assurances that harmony had been restored amid ongoing refusal to recognize the union.
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