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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
2
The article notes extreme heat on the southwestern Persian coast where July and August highs stay above 100 degrees and often reach 128 degrees. It also explains how gales create tide-like water level changes in inland seas with Caspian and Lake Erie's level differences reaching up to 12 to 15 feet.
It notes a long believed fatal Saturday for Britain’s royal family with several monarchs and royals said to die on that day. The piece warns that millions of babies and people face death from accidents and preventable diseases, urging attention to preventable illnesses to add years to life.
Writiam Onion received 1,000 convictions in London police courts for being drunk and disorderly. Records show his occupation, when present, as a temperance lecturer and poet. He wrote and sold temperance poems and used the proceeds to fund further sprees.
Europe consumed 1 763 680 pounds of ivory in 1897 from Africa including British India and Ceylon. Almost all passed through London Liverpool and Antwerp markets. Antwerp imports came from Congo Free State. Estimated animals killed: 88 185.
Nearly one third of upcoming House members will be non incumbents. The changes total 110 with some new reps having prior congressional service. New York leads with 18 newcomers, followed by Pennsylvania with 10 and Illinois with 9.
The passage identifies Delegate-elect Pedro Perea of Bernalillo New Mexico as the son of a prominent territorial figure and a scion with ancestry tracing back 250 years to the dons’ first arrivals in the region. The context suggests forthcoming recognition after the next house session.
The French government taxes women 10 to 12.50 francs yearly for wearing trousers. It grants the right as a merit tribute, a decoration akin to the legion of honor ribbon, not a universal entitlement.
The article notes Count August of Eulenberg as likely the most decorated European figure with 63 decorations, surpassing the late Prince Bismarck with 54. Other highly decorated leaders include Count von Moltke with 44, and among living men General von Hahnke with 52 decorations followed by Prince Albrecht of Prussia with 44.
Mrs WILLIAM AsTOR owns diamonds valued highly but claims the premier gem belongs to Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. The tiny one karat diamond cost her husband $5,000. The Vanderbilt stone, if as large as the Koh i Noor, would be about $3,800,000 and is said to originate from Sombulpoor or Golconda.
A medical scientist states that children and the elderly suffer from a lack of time in the system. People who habitually drink soft water may gain immunity to certain ills but risk others. Hard water, rich in lime, supports teeth and bone health. older individuals who drink little water lose teeth faster than those who drink a reasonable amount.
At Temple Emanu El the Hebrew Educational Alliance announced a campaign to raise one million dollars for the education of their people. Seven wealthy men had already contributed 100,000 dollars with names including Louis Stern, Jacob H Schliff, B Altman, Wm Solomon, Isidor Straus, Felix Warburg, and Louis Marshall. Isidor Etraus led the announcement, while Israel Zangwill spoke on improved conditions for Hebrews in recent years.
DutoutTH Minnesota November 26 1 50 am the Globe and the whaleback James B Colgate collided in the harbor both ships badly damaged forward bulkheads prevented sinking Colgate rests near the Inman tug office while Globe lies at the Omaha slip sunk No one seriously hurt some crew asleep forward had narrow escapes from drowning
The First Brigade of the Third Second Army Corps sails from Tampa on the Florida with about 2,000 men led by Gen. Greene, to engage in Cuba operations. The War Department orders the brigade fully equipped for service, with regiments stationed at Pinar del Rio Mariel and Guanajay, and movements coordinated for staggered landings from Savannah and rail to Havana.
A severe windstorm in the oil district toppled thirty seven derricks and damaged overhead wires and smokestacks. Two tanks leaking a thousand gallons spilled oil into streets while several houses and barns were crushed. No casualties reported as two hundred men clear debris.
Constantinople Nov. 26 reports say several Turkish ministers submitted memorials to the sultan describing the empire's disturbed state. It is expected he will dismiss several ministers, though finding substitutes who oppose reforms may be difficult.
At a dance hall in Montegomery West Virginia Gaines Carter fought with a woman named Florence. He kicked her in the abdomen and she died Friday morning. Carter is jailed and guarded amid fears of a lynching or escape.
NorFaux Va Nov 26 There has been practically completed within the last three days the formation of a big trust with a capital of 3000000 whose intention is to control the entire peanut production of the United States It is stated that the signatures of all the principal concerns of this city and section have been secured.
Inman tug Castle reports the steamers Orr and Tampa wrecked near Beaver Bay amid a blizzard. Orr crew reached Beaver Bay after 34 hours without food. Tampa crew unknown. Orr valued at 175000 with 145000 insurance and cargo 120000. Tampa worth 100000.
A Washington Star tale recounts a ride up Hurricane sap hill where a passerby helps a widower trapped under a tree. Over lunch he muses on marriage, declaring he has wed four times and plans more, chasing the thrill of new spouses with a blunt, ironic humor.
A Washington Star line features Mr Smokehart gently taunting his wife after she admires a dress. He suggests she should dream of it that night, politely implying the dress remains out of reach. The exchange blends irony with marital banter and a hint of playful sting.
California tourists are invited to join Burlington Route sleeper excursions every Wednesday from St. Louis and Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The trip runs via Denver, Scenic Colorado, Salt Lake City, promising 98 percent sunshine annually. Contact the Ticket Agent or write to L. W. Wakeley, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
An authority asks Willie what a bad break means and replies you should ask your father. The Indianapolis Journal records the exchange in a brief note reflecting local humor and family rhyme.
In Lincoln County Missouri on the St Keokuk Northwest line robbers tried to seize the Lincoln County bank. The watchman aged 60 was found bound and gagged and frozen in the open air. The vault was opened but the safe containing 10000 could not be opened by experts. The bank closed for the day and will reopen Friday after a holiday. Agoncillo’s envoy plans to visit America to learn U S intentions.
Clerburne Tex Nov 26 John B Shaw was hanged for killing Thomas Craine a year ago He had refused talks with preachers but relented at the last moment allowing a preacher to be with him on the scaffold
Thanksgiving day celebrated in Santiago with ships in harbor decorated and officers hosted at dinners by Cubans not in government, a football game postponed to Christmas due to warm weather, officers on leave visiting friends in Guam Anamo and Manzanillo, turkeys scarce yet hope for northern shipments, Cuban papers largely silent on the day.
An old oil bulletin touts Sun Oil cures for neuralgia with claims of rapid relief and daily use. It cites St Jacobs Oil as a guaranteed cure and contrasts laziness and dirt, noting rust and wear. The fragment includes ad style slogans and quotations.
Harry J. Myers was found dead in his Cuicanco room on Friday after a gas jet had been removed. Death caused by escaping fumes. Myers formerly worked with theaters in Cleveland and Cincinnati. He left a note requesting Laura Thomas of Summitville Iowa be notified.
Miss Ella Chapman dies after two days illness. Affianced husband W R Heslop at bedside. Wedding planned next week but postponed a month earlier when Heslop’s father died. Burial set in dress that was to be her wedding gown.
New York reports the Corbett Sharkey bout produced 47876 in receipts. Circles say the pot, minus 2000, was split equally with each of the three parties receiving a third. The 20000 purse is described as a myth.
In San Francisco on Friday night the LaVigne Tracy bout ended in the twentieth round with the decision awarded to Lavigne.
Washington observed Thanksgiving with a snow rain storm keeping people off streets and closing all departments and businesses. President and Abner Meey attended services at Metropolitan Methodist Church where Rev Dr Bristol preached from Exodus and praised a just humane war and new honors to the nation.
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