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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
6
A collage of local observations and remarkaries on prominent figures, curiosity notes, and trivia. Mentions J Pierpont Morgan, John Mitchell, Brother Parkhurst, George Manville Fenn, a Cincinnati fire cuff note, a congressman lunch, Prof Mason on electricity, a Spienkop hotel reference, and French birth rates. Includes playful lines on fame and police, with miscellaneous opinions.
A sea gull perched on a London double decker bus roof near Blackfriars Bridge startled passengers. The bird rode several blocks while a young working girl offered it bread, which the gull eagerly ate.
The piece notes a new wedding gift idea where servants tenants and friends pool funds for a single present. It mentions January brides receiving a diamond ornament, grooms having a car bought by friends, and suggests Americans may adopt the practice for substantial gifts like a house and lot, replacing traditional small items.
The text argues economy means prudent management of affairs not mere frugality. Citing Webster, Swift, and Ruskin, it defines economy as spending or saving money or time to best advantage. It claims economical people are those who obtain things with their money, not those who avoid spending.
The article extols High Point in North Carolina as a model of self-made town success. It describes local capitalists forming a furniture factory, attracting skilled workers, expanding to fifty-two wood product establishments, and developing waterworks, electric lights, schools, a furniture journal, and a notable hotel. The piece highlights the shift of profits to local citizens and the town’s emergence as a major furniture center dubbed the Grand Rapids of the South.
In the recent year Britain and Ireland saw about 7281 books published with 250 six penny novels and around 1000 pamphlets. Most works were reissues or non fiction such as law and education texts. A noted view says new literary books were plentiful but not outstanding. Also a Russian hospital patient has papers claiming 20 years of age despite unusual life claims.
English yachtsmen say the half measure in the Shamrock III keel will enable her to spin like a top every time she tacks. Yet despite the spin, she may not prove the top boat in competition.
London reports suggest Severino Klosowski alias George Chapman executed April 6 for poisoning three women may be the world famous Jack the Ripper. The theory cites his Whitechapel residence, medical ties, a knife attack on a wife, and a late U S visit as tying him to the Ripper crimes and a surge of similar murders in America. Scotland Yard officials and ex inspector Abberline weigh the identification.
New York interview with J Pierpont Morgan declares the country unqualifiedly prosperous and forecasts continued prosperity. He dismisses pessimism as unfounded, arguing that undigested securities are broadly sound and stable and holders are not alarmed.
In Wabash Indiana John Reed billed as the oldest man in Indiana celebrated his one hundred and fourth birthday with a large family dinner. Despite advanced age Uncle Johnny retains his faculties and stays active in family and home affairs.
The battleship Indiana in Pensacola Florida set a new world record in thirteen inch naval gunfire with fourteen hits in sixteen shots at five miles. Admiral Higginson ordered all North Atlantic squadron ships to cheer as Indiana steamed past declaring the feat marvelous.
Special Secretary Hay changes stance on sending W L Penfield solicitor for the state department to The Hague to assist Wayne MacVeagh in handling United States claims and those of several non allied powers.
A Pekin report says US action in expanding Asiatic squadron stems from alarm over China but no legation reports confirm it. Only serious unrest is in Kwang-Si and Tran provinces near Tonkin with about one hundred rebels. Boxers Tung Fuh Siang and exiled prince leadership are seen as not alarming. Government seeks indemnity bonds to fund quiet, officials travel to Western Tombs, eighteen days away, while relief funds are urged abroad.
After four months of controversy that nearly sparked a strike, Wabash railroad employees and officers reached a settlement Saturday. Key gains include a 12 percent raise for passenger service conductors and brakemen, 1.5 percent for freight conductors and brakemen, firemen wages on Canadian lines, improved working conditions, yardmen pay increases, and a complete revision of train service rules. East of the Mississippi, raises hinge on rival lines’ actions.
Ina Thomas of New York testifies that Laughlin and sixteen associates assaulted performers during a live production of McFadden’s Row at the People’s Theater. Laughlin held on $1200 bail for trial on assault and battery. others required to post $500 bail. Thomas says she was struck by an egg during the incident.
Reports circulating here name Reginald C. Vanderbilt as the donor and Catherine Neilson as the recipient in a proposed settlement set at one million dollars. The figure is said to be determined by those in the know.
In Monterey Mexico a 15 000 strong mob, backing Francisco Reyes, stoned Governor Reyes residence during Diaz victory celebrations over Puebla. Police dispersed the riot after clashes with gunfire. two policemen and two citizens killed, many wounded. Quiet returned but tensions linger as campaigns continue.
In Denver Colorado a cook and waiter strike has shuttered seventy four restaurants and disrupted groceries and bakeries. Clerks threaten sympathy strikes, while owners push to hire non union staff. The Restaurant Keepers’ Association seeks rivals to return at old pay. union demands raise wages by one dollar weekly and cut waiter hours. A central labor body proposed as the Denver Pure Food Trades Council would include cooks waiters butchers bakers and clerks.
In Batavia New York four men were severely burned when a twenty pound keg of gunpowder exploded in United States Gypsum Company mines near Oakfield. Driller Fred Haywood, assistant Bert Sage, and two miners were at the scene. A laborer reportedly lit loose powder with a torch for a joke, triggering the blast.
A heavy shower in Weiser Idaho left white alkali material on windows with a salty taste. Many residents thought the substance resembled volcanic ash, prompting curiosity and discussion about its origin and nature.
Mr John Alcock of this place showed a potato said to be twenty four years old. It looks natural but has dried to wood. Given to his child by an aunt twenty four years ago, the child died soon after and the mother wrapped the potato in the child's clothes and stored it. It remained in a bureau drawer untouched until recently when found perfectly preserved, as reported by the Glasgow Times.
Velpen resident Wm O B Sullivan, a trusted farmer, recounts his illness and failed remedies before praising Dodd's Kidney Pills as a genuine cure for rheumatism and kidney trouble. He says the pills made him well and sound again, sharing a strong personal endorsement.
A Mrs John Mlachlan writes from Hilldown Alberta detailing five years there, praising cattle farming, mild winters, good yields, and rising settlement. She notes government education support, churches, social events, abundant natural beauty, and a predicted population boom as East residents move west.
Mrs. Matilda Duke died Sunday and requested cremation with ashes scattered to the four winds. After services, her body was cremated at Forest cemetery mortuary chapel, ashes placed in an urn and carried outdoors to be scattered as requested.
Towne teases Browne about a forthcoming marriage as a plan to win a wedding present. Browne admits he wants to be invited but jokes his aim is to secure a wedding gift, hinting at social maneuvering within the invitation list.
Brown claims Noah originated the mother in law joke. Green questions the claim. Brown counters that he neglected to take the old lady in out of the wet, implying the broad setup of the joke.
Ladies seeking health are urged to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance. The note claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures and warns against substitutes, noting thousands have been restored to health.
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