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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1897

Page

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Indians Whitecaps Diabolism and Kidnapping Report

Newspaper reports in Brownsburg and surrounding areas recount brigand masked men abducting farmer John Poor from his home near Terre Haute, beating him, assaulting his wife, and leaving him for dead before he resurfaced in Seymour in a battered state. The piece links the incident to anti spiritualist movements led by figures in St Louis Columbus and Dayton.

W. R. Covert St Louis D. H. Caylor Columbus H. G. Becker Dayton J. D. Hagar Adrian Mich

Bigamy tale amuses Terre Haute as Powers jailed

William H. Powers, arrested by Terre Haute police, faces bigamy claims from two women. Wife No. 2, formerly Addie Ramsey of Vincennes, presented a license and evidence of living with Powers since 1896, while Wife No. 1 seeks settlement. A truce of 75 dollars failed after the second payment was disputed, and Powers was found intoxicated in jail with one eye closed.

Terre Haute Ind William H. Powers Powers Powers No. 2 Addie Ramsey Vincennes Evansville Wife No. 1 Wife No. 2 Wife No

Terre Haute Track Biker Row Over Women’s Race

Labor leaders clash as Central Labor union hosts a Labor Day women’s bicycle race at the fair grounds. The League of American Wheelmen opposes the event under its track rule. The dispute ends with the race on, while authorities weigh future implications for wheelmen’s racing. Also noted is Frank Gray’s forty year railroad service milestone in Terre Haute.

Terre Haute Ind Central Labor Union League of American Wheelmen Fair Association Frank Gray Evansville and Evansville Crawfordsville Road Cincinnati

Fire destroys Cotton barn farm at Shelbyville

Shelbyville Indiana September 8 the barn on Thomas Cotton’s farm a leading short horn cattle raiser burned Saturday evening with contents valued over 7000 dollars. the blaze consumed seventy tons of timothy and clover hay four hundred bushels of wheat farming implements for 500 acres six horses three buggies wagons harness and a fine registered short horn bull also lost in the blaze.

Shelbyville Ind Thomas Cotton

Good Citizens League Forms National Vice Prevention Group

In Indianapolis a new organization called the National League for the Prevention of Vice is formed and incorporated to enforce public morals laws. Eli F. Ritter serves as president of the league.

Indianapolis Good Citizens’ League of Indiana National League For the Prevention of Eli F. Ritter

Noted Tippecanoe resident Meiggs dead at 93

Lafayette Indiana September 8 William M Meiggs longtime Tippecanoe county resident died at his home at nine Monday morning Born Philadelphia April 16 1826 he came to Indiana in 1850 He married Jerusha Turner in 1852 who died last year Five children survive Henry T William J Mary C Emily B and Julian A devout Presbyterian and staunch Republican Funeral held at 10 this morning from his residence

Lafayette Ind Willam M. Meiggs Tippecanoe County Philadelphia Indiana Jerusha Turner Henry T William J Mary C Emily B Julian

Diama Fleet Diary Warns of Klondike Stampede Peril

Washington reports from Dyea dated August 22 describe 4000 men and 2000 horses at Skaguay and 16 vessels with about 3200 passengers en route. The writer warns of mounting loss of life on the trail if the rush continues, noting the Dawson field’s wealth does not justify the stampede.

Washington Dyea Skaguay Klondyke Dawson City Department of Labor Dawson Chilcoot Pass

Emperor William Decorates Crespo of Venezuela

Wilhelm decorates President Crespo of Venezuela with the order of the Red Eagle in Berlin on September 8. The ceremony marks a notable honor between the German Empire and Venezuela amid postwar diplomacy.

Wilhelm Crespo Berlin William President Crespo Venezuela

Weather outlook by region for September 8

The forecast notes generally fair weather for Indiana and Ohio with southerly winds. Lower Michigan expected to be fair and warmer with light southeasterly winds. Upper Michigan shows showers and warmer temperatures in the east with fresh southerly winds. Wisconsin forecast calls for generally fair conditions with increasing southerly winds. Iowa to have fair weather with continued high temperatures and southerly winds.

Washington Indiana Timois Lower Michigan Upper Wiscansin Iowa

Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Includes Grains and Livestock

Chicago price list shows Wheat and Oats futures with various month openings and closings. Park and Lard futures note July prices. Produce lists Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes with unit costs. Live stock totals include hogs cattle and sheep with daily receipts and price ranges across several categories.

Chicago Board of Trade Ohio Tengee Western Rangers

Farmers benefit as European crops fail and U S wheat rises

Reports from Europe show France and other nations have poor wheat harvests, with estimates that the United States and Canada must export 120 to 130 million extra bushels. Secretary Wilson notes improved farmer prospects at home and predicts higher wheat prices even beyond foreign shortages.

United States Wilson Washington Sept W. P. Atwell Robaix France State Department Europe Canada Fleenan Odessa Russia Austria-Hungary Roumania Bulgaria Heenan Agricultural Department trans-Mississippi Montana Utah Mississippi Times

Terrible nitro glycerine blast kills six in Cygnet Ohio

A massive explosion at the Grant well behind the National Supply office in Cygnet Ohio killed six named men Sam Barber Allen Fallis John Thompson Charles Bartel Henry Lansdale and Havens plus several unknown victims. The blast occurred after glycerine in the well exploded and ignited gas, blowing glass and debris through nearby wagons and shaking the town for miles.

Sam Barber Allen Fallis John Thompson Charles Bartel Henry Lansdale Havens Grant National Supply Company Samuel Barber Ohio and Indiana Torpedo Company

Vandalism and theft reported in Glenwood area

In Glenwood Wisconsin vandalism and theft incidents are noted. A heifer owned by George Fenno was found with its tongue cut out and a cow belonging to Verheyn was injured. An attempted theft of a horse belonging to a Menomonie party was prevented by Mrs. Rolland who raised an alarm. Queen Liliuokalani passes through Chicago en route to San Francisco with a stop at the Virginia Hotel.

Glenwood Wis George’ Fenno Verheyn Menomonie Lill Iicago Chicago Hawaii Liliuokalani Walskiy Ang Irginia Hotel San Francisco

Luetgert Wife Murder Trial Proceedings Details

In Chicago on September 8 the Luetgert murder trial shows letters from Luetgert to Christine Feldt, revealing plans to replace attorney Vincent and promise a surprise on opening day. Testimony includes Luetgert’s finances with Feldt, sightings at the factory May 1, and bone fragments found in ashes.

Zuettert Feldt Chicago Luetgert Vincent Charles Kengst Hengst Fritz Figel James Smith Frederick Augustus Schultz Liebig

Records Burned in Osage County Treasurer Vault

Eight years of receipts for the Osage County treasurer were burned in the office stone vault on a Saturday night. Entry was gained with keys and the vault combination not used. An expert will begin examining the books Monday to determine the defalcation by former County Treasurer Pelton.

Nee Osage Pelton

Public Benefactor Honored At Pine Bluff Tabor Day

Colonel Samuel W. Ferryce president of the Cotton Belt sobered by Jay Gould legacy and praised him as a public benefactor at the Tabor Day celebration in Pine Bluff Arkansas on Monday.

Pine Bluff Ark Samuel W. Ferryce Cotton Belt Rond Jay Could

Laredo Inspectors Find Unclaimed Train Cargo Worth 200000

Customs inspectors in Santa Rosa Laredo uncover an unclaimed shipment on a train containing diamonds jewelry and other valuables valued at 200000. The discovery occurred as authorities investigate ownership and origin of the cargo.

Santa:onio Tex Laredo

Col U.S. telegrams in brief from across the nation

The National Association of Stationary Engineers meets in Columbus Ohio while President McKinley visits Somerset Pennsylvania. Reports say Montana mutton is sold out. Iron Brigade reunion planned for LaCrosse Wisconsin. Legal action in Green Bay and Portage Wisconsin. deaths from mine accident in Iron Belt. a Colorado romance ends in tragedy. Gas strike near Warrensburg Missouri. Catholic Foresters oppose a Wisconsin convention ball. Polish National Alliance opens its Philadelphia convention.

National Association of Stationary Engineers Columbus McKinley Aner Somerset Montana Iron Brigade LaCrosse Wis Elizabeth Parr Herman Obrusch Green Bay Barril Barcelona Colorado England Scotland France Atlantic Ernest Sparr Iron Belt Ewen Mich Henry R. ‘Tiotson Ella Taylor Victor, Colo Warrensburg Dunham Mesémer Dhcese National Alliance Philadelphia

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