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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
4
In a tale from Durant Hall, Lady Anna’s portrait appears as a ghostly warning that leads Guy Durant to refuse a sale. A later letter reveals a copper ore vein on the estate and a rival’s knowledge, forcing Durant to reconsider his plans.
Durant Hall faces a sale as Kirby Ellis presses for control of the mortgaged estate. In London linked to Dr Chalmers, Guy Durant contemplates his dying heart and a hidden past while Ellis probes Lady Anna’s legend and the Durants’ iron will.
Berlin reports the German foreign office calls the Chinese culpables list incomplete and omits leaders in the massacres. Washington publishes the U S statement endorsing reparation and future guarantees with terms for negotiations. It outlines punishments, arms embargo, indemnities, legation guard, and limited military measures in China. March on Pao Ting Fu begins.
Copenhagen officials confirm review of the Danish West Indies sale to the United States. Premier H. E. Gloerring says changes are needed and he will soon provide explanations and his views on the subject.
Manila reports Capt Devereux Shields of Company F Twenty-ninth United States volunteer infantry and 51 men were captured by insurgents on Marinduque last month and rescued Sunday by the American rescue force with all members unharmed.
Scranton and Wilkesbarre reports show the anthracite miners approving a ten per cent wage increase while demanding the raise be extended to April 1, 1901 and the sliding scale abolished in Lehigh and Schuylkill regions. They threaten arbitration if operators reject. Officials expect a prolonged struggle as Wyoming Valley miners await New York replies.
The Russian note to Secretary Hay on October 2 asks that the international court of arbitration at The Hague handle divergences over Chinese indemnities. The American, French, and Russian governments have signaled approval, moving toward formal organization. ex-President Harrison and ex-Senator George Gray are named as American tribunal members.
Brooklyn finishes the season with 8 wins and 2 losses, leading the NL standings. A post series against Pittsburgh will determine the world championship and a $300 trophy.
Gov. Mount received a deed for 26 acres surrounding Nancy Hanks Lincoln's grave in Spencer County. The land transfer from Spencer County to the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial Association, of which the governor is president, supports a monument project already begun. The work is expected to finish this fall with dedicatory services.
The NYU senate confirmed a list of 252 nominees for Hall of Fame entry after a three day vote count. Notable inductees include George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Webster, Benjamin Franklin, Ulysses Grant, John Marshall, and Thomas Jefferson among others.
London dispatch reports an engine and truck with Paget's rifle brigade engineers ambushed by Boers while en route to Kaapmuiden. Captain Stewart and a private were killed. Captain Paget Lieut Stuebbs and five engineers wounded. Lieut Sewell and ten rifle brigade men captured. De Wet forces pushed north of the Vaal near Venterskroon. De Wet predicts Europe will end war, while Boers in Kroonstad district harass marching British column and De Wet proclaims prisoners for those who refuse to fight.
Two railroad accidents near Chicago on Sunday left three dead and five injured. The New York and Boston Express derailed at South Chicago due to an open switch, killing fireman W. H. Jerough of Elkhart Indiana and a tramp, George Douglas of Cleveland. Three more hurt. At Edgemoor Indiana rails spread under a Baltimore and Ohio freight, demolishing two engines and injuring two crew members with a brake man killed.
A Chicago and Alton line eastbound passenger train exploded near Carryville about 30 miles from St. Louis. Engine 769 blew apart killing porter John Mason and badly burning engineer Patrick Markey and fireman Crawford Wheeler. Others injured include Mrs. William Glasscock W. E. Eckler J. J. Kincaid and porter Lindsley. Fifty yards of track wrecked delaying trains for hours.</s>
A high speed collision at Robinsons Crossing about five miles west of Newcastle, Pa left three people dead and one fatally injured. A double seated rig carrying four occupants was struck by the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie east bound flyer No. 16. The team escaped unharmed while the buggy was demolished.
Chicago October 15 2500 Illinois Steel Company employees are out of work after the shutdown of two departments at the South Chicago plant. President Buffington cites lack of business while General Superintendent McCullough says repairs are needed.
Costa Rica dispatches report nearly the entire business section of Port Simon Colombia destroyed by a blaze that began Saturday night. Fire swept through block after block and more than 2 million dollars in property was burned.
Minneapolis reports a special dispute statement from Tar regarding wide scale destruction across many towns. The report notes damage spanning multiple areas with unclear details and ongoing investigation.
In Fort Wayne Indiana a farmhand Daniel McKenzie claims to be widow Mrs Hattie Cramer's husband and seeks letters of administration after her sudden death from heart disease at her Huntington road farm. Relatives hire attorney W G Colerick to probe while McKenzie is represented by J B Harper. Evidence of a 1893 Indianapolis marriage will be sought.
Rural free delivery begins October 15 in Fairmount Grant county 22 1/2 miles serving 698 Jacob Dane Galveston Cass county 23 1/2 miles serving $14 W C Oden Dego and Crittenden offices to be discontinued Huntington Huntington county 157 23 miles serving 5293 carriers J M Boyd Robert Tyson D A Fisher Denice James Adam Anglemyer North Manchester Wabash county 46 miles serving 1584 Isaac Lowry G N Shively
Edward Ridpath son of the late historian Prof John C Ridpath sues the Knights of Honor in Indianapolis seeking 2000 tied to his mother. He denies his father was expelled before death and says 21 years of 90 dollars annual payments were made apart from a missed payment during his deathbed in New York.
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a Greene County verdict and life imprisonment for William Waggoner in a nine year old wife murder case. The victim, described as a heavy burden and with mental impairment, disappeared after Waggoner briefly lived with her. Her skeleton was found eight years later in an abandoned well.
A telegram from Washington reports President McKinley pardoned Jessie Friend, an inmate at the Indiana state reform school for girls, who was convicted at St Wayne of passing counterfeit money. She was 11 at the time and has served nine years with a fair education.
George Done Hun of Newburg, Brazil Indiana, went to cradle to kiss his son goodbye before work and found the 2 year old boy dead in the night. The cause remains unknown.
Jeffersonville Ind Oct 13 James Cane, while operating a sand digger in the river at Six Mile Island, was fatally crushed in the machinery. His wife discovered the mangled body and halted the operation.
Fragmentary OCR hints at appointments in Porter County including individuals named Thelma Moaller David Linderman and others. Details unclear due to text garble.
Oct. 14 Windfall Indiana reports the closed Windfall glass plant operated by AL Ee Sweveland and the William Glenn Glass Co of Gaginnati. The shutdown follows orders deemed satisfactory by the company, impacting local employment.
Indianapolis October 12 Captain Jack Bonavita the lion trainer faced a dangerous moment during a seven lion act when Denver a male lion already known to have killed two men attacked him and clamped his claws on the trainer's shoulder Bonavita used the whip to strike and the door was briefly opened allowing him to escape as the other six lions froze and the orchestra tried to calm the scene
A Thursday afternoon raid by a squad of pickpockets followed the Roosevelt train from Winchester to Indianapolis. Two suspects were arrested as loiterers at Union Railway station. others fled. Named prisoners include Arthur Cameron Joe O'Donnell and Friday Cameron who confessed plans to target the crowd. Cameron had prior Cincinnati arrest in February with a $100 fine and days served. O'Donnell is from Chicago and Cameron from Denver.
Indianapolis residents filled the streets to view the floral parade and night allegorical floats celebrating city and state progress. Officials reported strong railroad traffic and the event as a financial success with annual repeats planned.
Dr Stackhouse and his wife had settled in Benham. A woman from Indianapolis claimed to be Mrs Stackhouse No1 and said Lulu Swim of Orange County was the doctor’s wife. She sought custody of a 10 year old daughter alleging the husband took the child when he and Lulu Swim eloped. The doctor paid costs and returned the child.
Five inmates at a Muncie Indiana jail escaped Friday by picking cell locks. James Burk 25 William Froggett 25 Al Wright 27 John Keating 30 were sentenced to prison for robbery after the breakout but fled through a torn floor ventilator into a cellar. Charles and Joseph Keating are charged with murder yet unable to unlock their cell doors.
Masons of Knightstown Indiana laid the corner-stone of a new temple on October 12 with grand master O. E. Holtjesway and grand officers in attendance. The ceremony was well attended and a December dedication is planned.
Wabash Ind Oct 13 Jonas Streuss of Swan has just celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth He was born near Pittsburgh Pa October 11 1800 and came west in 1836 settling in Noble County where he has resided ever since.
A private telegram dated October 13 from Indianapolis reports ex President Harrison will arrive home with his party next Tuesday at noon. The message was received at his residence Frix Gay night.
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