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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
6
On an Evansville to Indianapolis train near Prairie City Indiana Dr L B Griffith of Cory fired three shots at Wm Braggs during an argument. Staggs either jumped from the moving coach or fell mortally wounded and disappeared. The men had been returning from a Brazil trial. Griffith not yet arrested and Staggs’ body not found.
John Alexander Dowie the divine healer was mobbed in Hammond Indiana on Friday night while attempting to speak. He was chased by a yelling crowd and barely escaped injury by leaping onto a passing trolley car as stones and threats were directed at him and his party.
In Muncie two months ago Edo Baimon allegedly poisoned his sweetheart Ibeoma Pranks. The case was dismissed for absence of the girl who later married him and fled. Prosecutor Waite postponed the case awaiting the witness and she is believed to be in Avon. Salimon remains jailed.
Laporte Indiana October 25 Col James Allen of this city left for San Francisco Tuesday after a Washington dispatch naming him to command the air corps in the Philippines He is credited with reporting Vera Cruz's presence to General Aireey and heads for Pr and promotion. Allen, a native Indianian, began his military career in Texas under Gren Paskard who later became a congressman to West Point.
Workmen digging a water well for Thomas Proxid in Indiana Friday triggered a dynamite blast 44 feet deep. The blast opened a natural gas vein that shot 10 feet above the hole, with pressure steady in gas wells across the community. Gas is reported only below 100 feet.
Innraxavoris Indiana official notifies geologist of mineral discovery in Jackson County. The minerals are described as used to make fine engine packing and to absorb dynamite. The notice highlights a potential industrial application and local geological interest.
New Albany Indiana October 25 William Spaith twenty two year old from Jeffersonville fell from the steamer Mary at Mobile Alabama on Monday and was drowned He served as second engineer The body will be taken to Lowmsville Kentucky
Indiana fourth class postmasters for WasuiInGTon and nearby towns were commissioned Monday October 25. Bricht in Dearborn County with A L B Cottingham named, Eck in Marion County, and Suelzer at Ft Ritner Lawrence County with W F Wood as appointee.
Illegible OCR note reports a wedding in October in Dillsboro Indiana. It mentions Giio Curl attorney and Bird Inez Lahiey daughter of Marshal Bailey in Aurora. The place Covington is cited with uncertain date September 6.
Monon Indiana October 27 Kid Birch a railroad freight brakeman met a brutal accident leaving town at 2 am. He fell between moving cars and suffered crushed legs and severe injuries. After placing torpedoes on the rails to warn passing trains he was found alive at Monon depot but died soon after.
The Indiana Bankers Association adjourned after electing D. A. Coulter of Frankfort as president and Hub Dougherty, Crawfordsville, as vice president. James B. Evans of Crawfordsville became treasurer with an 18 district vice presidents named. Delegates to the American Bankers Association include Edward I. McVeae, James J. Henry, and others.
In Crawfordsville on October 24 the Manchester Mills Co of Manchester New Hampshire purchased over 4 1 2 million pounds of wool from Indiana producers. The Younts Woolen Mill Co sold 100 60 pounds to an eastern factory. An earlier season sale moved nearly 200 000 pounds to New England mills, totaling over half a million pounds from Crawfordsville. The Adams Westshike andBradley Worns plants from Chicago moved to Crawfordsville with $5 090 credited, as their machinery ships. The three firms merged with the Loan Co of Crawfordsville, capital 262000, outside the trust.
A blaze rekindled after weeks of silence swept a large tract in the Wichenkakee valley. Officials report thousands of tons of hay burned and extensive destruction across the countryside. Local crews battle the fire amid windy conditions.
Fragmentary copy describes a plan involving Manion Indiana and others to flood vast abandoned territory with oil. The text hints at knowledge sufficiency and an ancient concession, suggesting a controversial land use for oil development.
George Gilhe aged 60 was shot and likely killed four miles north of the city during a charivari when a companion discharged a shotgun accidentally Wednesday night.
A Cincinnati schoolteacher A E Ross who confessed to stealing 50 books from Elville public reading room was acquitted on insanity grounds Wednesday night amid local outcry.
Elzie Hieiberson awaiting trial for the Huntingburg murder of Richard Pennington in August died in Jasper jail. Before dying he told the jailer that Pennington was killed by a well known resident.
The American Railway union, nearly vanished after the 1894 strike, may be revived by Eugene V. Debs, its founder. The note appears in an Oct 26 issue, signaling renewed talk about reestablishing the labor body.
Gen White reports Ladysmith action as British forces under Sir George White advance from Dundee toward Elandslaagte and Ladysmith. The engagement lasts six hours at Rietfontein with heavy enemy fire. Boer casualties and prisoners noted. Symons dies from wounds at Glencoe. Boer forces suffer heavy losses in later engagements near Mafeking and Kimberley.
R G Dun notes South Africa fears fade boosting prosperity as money markets ease and stocks rise. Rail purchases surge with 1.54 million tons of steel rails for next year and major railroads buying heavily. Wheat exports and foreign breadstuff demand climb while corn and other grains see higher prices. weekly U S failures fall from last year amid mixed activity in Canada.
The annual crop review from Bee reports Nebraska corn production reaching 244,125,003 bushels, a gain of 17,240 bushels over the previous best. Average yield 34.5 bushels per acre with excellent quality overall, save hot August impact in limited areas. Wheat yield below prior two years due to winter damage. grain quality mixed in winter wheat districts.
Chicago voice William E. Mason United States senator Illinois said at the Grand Pacific hotel he would resign if the 1900 Republican national convention does not oppose criminal aggression in the Philippines. He then plans to seek reelection to test whether Illinois lawmakers back him or the McKinley administration.
Plymouth Indiana October 25 Thomas Apple about 60 a resident of Inwood shot and killed his divorced wife Tuesday and immediately killed himself. The couple were divorced on Monday and trouble arose when the woman tried to move effects from the house. Many witnesses watched but could not intervene in time to save either.
Washington reports Commissioner General Powderly's annual immigration summary. Arrivals for the year ended June 30, 1899 totaled 311,715 with major European origins and gender, age, and literacy details. Recommendations include expanding investigations at labor centers, relocating Canadian ports of entry, extending naturalization authority, and stronger deportation powers to curb fraud and costs.
Brig. Gen. Guy V. Henry United States Army and former Porto Rico governor died of pneumonia at his New York home at four A M. He had contracted a cold a week earlier and was to depart for Beataha this week. His death leaves vacant the Missouri department command and a brigadier general vacancy in the regular army. Also noted is Dr Edward A Van Tuyl of Riverside Illinois who killed himself in Denver after a failed health voyage.
The Pennsylvania ferryboat Chicago was cut in two by the Savannah line steamer City of Augusta near New York on Tuesday midnight. One body found, Fireman Fromme identified. estimates of the missing range from two to 150, with 40 on board cited by many. Lifeboats not launched. tugs aided in rescue as bullion wagons and horses were lost.
An Evening Wisconsin report from Janesville notes the成立 of The Gideons a national society of Christian travelers. Officers elected include President S E Hill Beloit Wis Vice President W J Knights Janesville Wis and Secretary Jo Nicholson Janesville Wis. The group starts with 130 members to promote Christian fellowship and uplift among traveling businessmen and others.
Admiral George Dewey confirms engagement to Mrs. W J Hazen of Washington a widow with large means and sister of Ohio governor candidate John R McLean. No wedding date set. Hazen has no children and is active in social circles.
Cleveland October 27. Contracts show an effort next year to move 17.795 million tons of iron ore by boat on the lakes, far exceeding prior attempts. With total lake shipments near 18 million tons this year, grain and lumber shippers may be forced to rely on railroads.
Springfield Oct 25 Gov Tanner issues proclamation designating Thursday November 20 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer and urges Illinois residents to observe it with proper reverence.
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