Sarthage Record Fr Dec 16 1898 Weekly Publication
Sarthage Record appears as a weekly issue published Friday morning December 16 1898 by Lloyd W Henley priced one dollar per year in advance.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
4
Sarthage Record appears as a weekly issue published Friday morning December 16 1898 by Lloyd W Henley priced one dollar per year in advance.
A 1898 article notes the December 10 1898 signing of the Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War at 8 45 p m It discusses plans by the Hawaiian Commission for a Sandwich Islands Territory and critiques European armament costs while quoting Senator Hoard on the Philippines and McKinley the article casts doubt on political prophecy and public sentiment.
An essay extols alcohol as a stain remover while reporting General Calixto Garcia of Cuba dying in Washington after thirty years of struggle for independence. It notes a legislative bid to repeal the Nicholson law, urges temperance activism, cites Rush county drinkers, and reflects on Christmas as both joyous and harsh with Dickensian allusions.
Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record reports Henry A Johnson is the latest name linked to the Indiana senatorial scene. Some observers say his brisk speaking style could shake up the Senate if he attained a seat, while others note his eccentricities and headstrong stance on civil service during the last Congress, which was intensified by the Hawaii question.
The man known for sharp takedowns is described as a ready debater who stirs up opponents, often leaving them regretting engaging. He shares kinship with Robert A. Johnson, associate editor of the Century magazine, highlighting a notable media connection.
The piece laments gas scarcity as winter begins, blaming gas companies for short supply and high charges. It urges rebates for unmet service, notes some cities drilling more wells, and condemns corporate behavior with pointed satire and editorial fury. It also contains unrelated literary excerpts and letters.
The piece strings humorous lines about teachers mispronunciations, political scraps, pocket knives, debt, shaving, lighting lamps, and the woes of reading while poking fun at daily life. It lampoons manners, speech, and social pretenses with witty observations on ordinary behavior and attitudes.
Parties knowing themselves to be in debted to the undersigned are hereby notified to call and settle by Christmas. Charles R Butler.
In a Chicago Dispatch tale, Long John Wentworth faces riot threats with a lax police force. He adds numbers to baton badges to mislead rioters, boosting perceived manpower and intimidating troublemakers on election day. Also included are scattered quips on Spanish words and humorous vignettes.
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