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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
4
Indiana statistics show corn output at 169,926,921 bushels the state’s highest ever. Wheat yield is the poorest in 40 years at 7,340,947 bushels with 20 counties harvesting no wheat and only 974,034 of 2,674,918 acres harvested.
In Kokomo Indiana a robber dubbed Jack the Snatcher plucks spectacles from faces at political rallies. Victims cannot locate the thief as he works with rapid dexterity, stealing glasses including those locked behind ears. Local opticians report steady demand for replacements.
In Elwood Indiana on Halloween night a 3 year old boy, Joseph McLaughlin, died after an overturned outhouse collapsed into an open vault. The child, left in the care of an elder sister, was found an hour later.
Indianapolis, Nov 3. Mrs Anna Keller a young woman died at her father's home. Physicians say death caused by a broken heart from intense grief over separation from her husband David Watts who secured a divorce and married another woman.
Peru Indiana November 3 Edward four year old son of Mr and Mrs William Swingler of Amboy twelve miles south of here died within fifteen minutes after a butter bean lodged in his wind pipe despite medical aid.
Elkhart Indiana November 3 Charles Huegins was sent to Michigan City prison for two years after shooting Richard Sawyer. Huegins and Sawyer were intimate friends prior to the incident.
Indiana Postal Affairs reports the Carbon post office in Warren county discontinued and the Dego post office in Cass county superseded by rural free delivery with mail routed to Galveston Galveston refers to Galviston.
Nov 3 report from Dillaboro Indiana notes an attorney handling unsettled estate matters seeking a rightful heir. The terse item indicates a legal notice without further names or specifics.
Indianapolis reports the inter state autumn target and sparrow tournament at Limited Gun club. E H Tripp of the city retains the Grand Hotel cup after a strong day with 50 targets, while Gilbert posts the high score missing only two targets. Notables from outside include Rike Dayton Budd Des Moines Burnside Chicago Heikes Cincinnati Trimbie Louisville and Neal Bloomfield.
Terre Haute Indiana November 2 H Proud inot city fire inspector and prominent citizen died Tuesday and was buried Thursday with special rites. He hired Prof Breinig Ring gold band to compose a funeral dirge two years earlier paying 25 dollars and securing a contract that the piece would be played only at his funeral. The dirge is a rearrangement of Hearts Bowed Down from the Bohemian Girl and the contract was completed on the day of burial.
Official information from Muncie indicates Theodore J. Shaffer has resigned as president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Tin and Steel Workers effective immediately. Wm. Hughes of Newport Ky is urged to accept the position but says he will not fill the vacancy. A meeting will be held in two weeks as vice presidents nominate a replacement.
The Toledo and Chicago Transfer Railway Co was organized under Indiana law. The line will extend from the western border across the state to the east through Newton Jasper Pulaski Fulton Kosciusko Whitley and Noble counties. Capital stock is $100000. Incorporators include J A Hamilton Whiteland Mich Ws McIntosh and J Bo Westcott Goodland.
Vincennes Indiana November 1 suit was filed on a change of venue from Martin county for 295000 damages against the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Co. Indiana Clay Co. alleges its Martin county stoneware and tile factory burned last June by a spark from a passing locomotive.
Burglars broke into James Doolittle's office at Doolittle's Mills in Cannelton Indiana and blew open the iron safe stealing 3700 in cash. Bloodhounds are on the track as his township trusteeship nears expiration.
South Bend reports George K. Horlacher of Greenville C. was discharged without trial by Marshall county authorities for killing a tramp during a robbery attempt.
Robert McKee an elderly veteran his son Howard McKee and Eliza Jane Herron were arrested in Lafayette Indiana on Thursday afternoon charged with counterfeiting. McKee was caught in the act pouring metal into molds during the arrest.
Evansville Indiana November 2 Samie Jo sepha a traveling man from Chicago is under arrest on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses at Memphis He was returned to Memphis Thursday night
Leslie Myers, described as insane, set fire to the North Anderson plant of American Window Glass. Myers claimed Paymaster Eastman owed him 110000 and the company 400000.
Washington outlines the Anglo German open door agreement on China's ports and territorial integrity with U S approval. John Hay forwards the note to Lord Pauncefote, noting joint interest in free trade and preservation of China's territorial condition. Berlin reports Japan's unreserved assent to the Anglo German terms.
London reports the South African situation improving as Lord Roberts prepares to return with most of his staff. Refugees will move back to Johannesburg and Bloemfontein houses 7000 troops. Boer actions persist with a 300 captured at Reddersburg but later released, and trains to Pretoria repeatedly attacked. General Knox defeated De Wet near Parys, seizing two guns. October British losses total 167 killed, 71 died of wounds, 367 from disease, 22 from accidents, and 97 captured or missing.
Paris November first The civil tribunal names George J Gould trustee for his sister the Countess of Castellane. The case arose from a suit Gould filed against his sister alleging Count Boni de Castellane spent 23000000 francs in four years while her fortune yielded 3000000 francs. The ruling was issued in secret session with only the decision announced.
Heavy rains in Winona Minnesota over the past week and month have ruined thrashed grain already in stock as it begins to sprout. Farmers estimate losses in thousands of dollars and warn that a three week dry spell is needed to limit further damage.
Eight steam ships were cleared for Liverpool Barcelona Genoa and Hamburg carrying 76 767 square bales and 4 921 round bales of cotton the largest one day total from any port. Vessels also carry wheat corn and cotton seed products. Final Times-Democrat reports peg 1900 cotton crop at 9 790 000 bales.
Caracas reports that an October 31 quake leveled Guarenas destroying the town and causing 25 deaths. Nearly the entire Caracas population fled into the streets seeking safety.
Reports from China spark impatience at Germany’s strict censorship. Letters from privates describe executions and mass shootings of captives at Peking, with soldiers detailing brutal beatings and forced graves. Concurrent replies from the US, France, and Russia to the Anglo German China note are seen as in perfect accord.
The 1901 report by W S Shallenberger lists inland mail expense at 55.1 million dollars and foreign service at 2.0 million, totaling 57.16 million with all mail transportation at 61.45 million for the year ending June 30 1902, covering 500000 miles of routes and 459,205,773 miles traveled.
The census reports 76,295,220 total residents in 1900 with 74,627,907 in 45 states used for apportionment. There are 134,158 Indians not taxed. The 1890 population was 63,069,756, showing a gain of 13,225,464 over ten years, a 21 percent rise.
Grand Rapids Nov 2 County Treasurer Henry B Proctor Republican nominee for state senator from the Seventeenth district died by taking laudanum Thursday The act follows campaign criticism alleging irregularities in county treasury administration Deputies deny any shortage and an investigation will be ordered
Lehigh Valley Coal and Dorrance Prospect mines reach agreement with laborers who walked out on Thursday and all return to work. Delaware colliery workers of the Delaware and Hudson also resume duties after company compromise. Some operators plan semi monthly pay in the future.
In Pittsburgh on October 31 four Italian miners tried to rob Pay Clerk William Hosler carrying a $4,000 payroll between Pittsburgh and Alverton for the Southwest Connellsville Coke Co. Hosler was killed, companion Harry Burgess wounded, two Italians dead, one fatally wounded, and the fourth wounded.
A gas explosion at Kingston Coal Company No 1 shaft Edwardsville No 3 slope on Tuesday afternoon killed five men and badly burned six others. Five of the injured are in precarious condition and may not survive.
At Berryburg near Philippi West Virginia an explosion in the Southern Coal and Transportation mine killed eleven workers and injured many more. The blast occurred during clearance work after a rock fall and ran to 60 feet from the mine mouth. Rescue teams and doctors rushed to the scene as families searched for missing relatives.
Manila reports last week marked by active scouting and counter moves as U S volunteers raid rice stores and granaries near Bato. An attack near Dagupan splits troops from quarters with American casualties and a rear assault. Ex insurgent leaders seek Taft’s message of loyalty amid election betting.
Venice report states Don Carlos the Spanish pretender says the current uprising in Spain defies his orders and will hurt his efforts to regain the throne. Madrid dispatch notes Carlist bands in Berga and Alicante dispersed with arrests, including priests, and a vicar’s seizure yields more compromising documents. A band near Jaen has been captured north of Granada.
In Lyons on November 5 the Carnot monument ceremony and the luncheon for President Loubet were disrupted by disturbances. Troops were deployed along the route with cavalry infantry and artillery massed at key crossroads and squares. The president's carriage was guarded by cuirassiers as the city, draped in flags, swelled with a massive crowd.
From Peking, Dr Morrison to Times reports the Pao-ting fu massacre trial found that an American woman was led naked through the city before execution and her breasts were cut off. Two temples were destroyed as punishment.
St. Paul Minnesota November 5 Senator C K Davis of Minnesota is in grave danger from a foot injury caused by dye in a silk stocking. A Chicago surgeon has been summoned and doctors warn amputation of the foot or possibly the leg may follow even if recovery occurs.
Frank Fro wan of Cutler Minnesota was buried under 30 feet of earth while cleaning a well. After 13 hours of confinement he was rescued and will live.
Two electric cars on the Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora railway collided Sunday near Cleves Ohio due to a misunderstanding of orders. Eleven people were injured some seriously but none fatally as the cars were wrecked.
William L. Strong, last mayor of old New York, dies suddenly at his residence at 3 a m. He faced health issues linked to campaign labor and business duties. Born in Ohio in 1827, he moved to New York as a young man and began work with several firms before organizing in 1870.
Hon William L Strong led William L Strong & Co a leading city business house. He became president of Central National Bank and a reform movement leader who was elected mayor in 18H on the Republican Citizens Union ticket. He was the last mayor of the old New York before consolidation.
The Dun & Co Weekly Review notes a nearing end to economic suspense with limited immediate consumption demand. It cites repatriation of work in anthracite and steel consolidation, uneven weather affecting banking, and a 2.3 percent weekly gain in bank clearings despite an 8.3 percent drop from last year. Other highlights include anticipated foreign machine shop orders and a rise in wheat optimism from Argentina.
The jury in Marysville Ohio returned a verdict of murder in the first degree without recommendation against Rosslyn H Ferrell for the August 10 killing of Charles Lane an express messenger on a Pan Hands east bound train The murder was to obtain $1000 from the way safe of the Adams Express company The verdict carries the death penalty by electrocution A defense argued insanity and hereditary mental instability was alleged to excuse the crime
Judge McPherson in the U S district court appointed Thomas Walstenholme and Frank H Keene as receivers for William Browne & Sons and Phoenix Mills. The two firms, major worsted yarn manufacturers, show combined liabilities around 2.14 million dollars. Weak business conditions and a 1.0 million dollar loan secured on wool are cited as causes of the failure.
New York reports Joseph Bacharach died from injuries from the Tarrant blast. He suffered internal injuries a head wound and severed right arm. The search of the wreckage continued all night with no additional bodies found. Eighteen people remain missing.
Madrid reports Carlists active around Barcelona with three priests arrested in the city following searches that uncovered documents. The movement, timed to begin in a fortnight, erupted early with about 30 Carlists sighted near Berga, five miles north-northwest of Barcelona.
A late October accident in St Louis reports one man killed and six others injured with possible fatality. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the multi-vehicle collision.
The steamship St Paul of the American line arrived in port 24 hours late with starboard propeller missing and engines damaged. Officials cite possible derelict collision or huge sea impact. repairs cost an estimated 250000 to 300000 dollars and will take about five months at the Cramps yard in Philadelphia.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Jackson Center was blown up at two AM on Saturday. Masked men with a hand-car left town after a raid that authorities link to Lima suspects, also tied to Roundhead and East Liberty crimes. About $5,500 was stolen and the building sustained $1,000 in damage. The bank was owned by Sidney Baughman & Son.
The Pall Mall Gazette cites a Schow dispatch dated October 28 reporting heavy fighting on the Shan Si frontier. An Anglo German force of 1500 led by Col. von Norman stormed Tzching Kung pass and faced stiff Chinese resistance on the crest. German progress was aided by British Bengal cavalry and mounted sappers who scaled the heights and turned the enemy flank.
Lord Roberts cables a Pretoria message urging Britons to greet returning troops soberly. He warns against drunken excesses that degrade soldiers and diminish the nation’s honor on the world stage.
George R. Champion convicted of first degree murder in the slaying of Mrs. Elsie Horne in West Newfields New Hampshire. Sentenced to life imprisonment as part of a four murder case from the Goodwin household.
Washington reports Vermont census figures showing a population of 343 641 in the current tally, up from 332 422 in 1890, an increase of 11 219 or 3.3 percent.
Patal Railway Wreck near Keswic on Sunday leaves two men dead and three injured when a Southern Pacific freight train axle breaks on a lumber flat car. Five cars pile up in confusion as a body is described severed in two.
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