Big Four Train Timetable Updated to May 27 1894
Corrected timetable for the Big Four line at this place shows routes north and south with departure times including 1:40 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 2:42 p.m. and 5:32 a.m. reflecting the May 27 1894 update.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
8
Corrected timetable for the Big Four line at this place shows routes north and south with departure times including 1:40 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 2:42 p.m. and 5:32 a.m. reflecting the May 27 1894 update.
Society directory item lists Rusu Longe No 580 F and A next stated communication at Main Street Hall Wednesday Sept 12 inviting visiting members. Carmnace Lopae No 255 I O O F meets Gold Fellows Hall Tuesdays at 730 PM inviting visitors. Cagruace Lopez No 351 K of P meets Castle Hall Thursdays at 730 PM inviting visiting brethren.
Local brief items list fall hats by Eva Johnson in Richmond. fines and ads from Coffin's Drug Store. church directory gaps in Ander son. plans for Sons of Veterans in Edinburg. various minor incidents and notices across towns including Knightstown, South Bend, Elwood, and Shelbyville. items mention trains, seeds, and local commerce.
Reports list ex governor Will Cumback as defendant in a $10,000 damage suit over an Anderson real estate deal. Other items note a Wayne County farmer threatening libel action against a Richmond paper over hay fever remarks, and a Princeton barn fire causing $3,000 loss to a stallion.
William T. Brann of Rushville died at his Elizabeth street home last Wednesday night after a week of illness from apoplexy. Born July 7, 1831, he lived west of town, married Hannah Heaton in 1852, and later ran a grocery with his son Oliver. Funeral Sunday at his home at two, burial in East Hill cemetery. Elder D. R. VanBuskirk will officiate with Dr. J. H. Ford assisting.
Several from here attended the Green field fair last week. Miss Roach of Indianapolis visited Fanny Hill Sunday. Pastor Wm. Anderson of Greenfield preached at the M E church Sunday morning. The W C T U entertainment Saturday night drew praise for Knightstown and local talent. The tariff bill became law at midnight Tuesday without the President's signature and Cleveland criticizes inconsistencies in tariff reform.
The article argues woolgrowers should organize a trust to secure tariff protection, citing the Sugar trust that employs 7 529 people and collects about 48 million dollars annually. It notes trusts influence tariffs while the free list favors individual enterprise and references frail giants versus sturdy dwarfs.
A 19th century discussion analyzes the impact of tariff policy on the theatrical profession. The article compares receipts from January to March in 1893 and 1894 across 47 leading U.S. theaters, showing an average 27 percent decline under free trade pressures. It argues tariff protection boosts American industry and theater profits, citing data on cotton hides and silk imports and exports to illustrate the free trade effects.
A report discusses spontaneous combustion occurring in humans, detailing how flames can originate from breath, contact with vapors, or external ignition. The description notes bluish flames, charred flesh, bone powder, and a fetid odor, with attempts to extinguish often failing.
The excerpts contrast free trade arguments from Senator Mills and Senator Carlisle. Mills urges access to foreign markets while Carlisle argues for absolute free trade to outpace global rivals, noting consumer markets and the vast potential of international trade.
The Chicago Times notes a growing demand for direct congressional action on a major petition and urges immediate consideration before adjourning, signaling urgent legislative pressure and public interest.
Dr H W Wiley outlines widespread adulteration in sugar syrup maple products honey coffee tea and cocoa. He notes pure granulated sugar rarely exists with some impurities from molasses starch or water, maple flavor may come from hickory extract, comb honey remains pure, ground coffee contains chicory peas or beans, tea contains iron or copper salts, and canned cocoa may carry lead coloring.
Clapham Junction in England handles about 1,400 trains daily, making it the busiest railway station on the globe and a pivotal hub for rail services across the UK and Europe.
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