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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
2
A trust of principal manufacturers of church school opera house and courthouse furniture will be formed in a few days. It will include 33 large concerns and absorb the National and Indiana church furniture factories of Indianapolis.
France has paid its last pension to Napoleon's soldiers after a 1869 law giving 50 dollars yearly to veterans with ten years service and a wound. The program started with 600000 pounds in the first year and continued until the last recipient, age 105, has died.
Blackpool will convert its 12 to 13 year old conduit system into a trolley line after power studies show leakage to the ground. Under favorable conditions at least 45 percent of current leaked, costing about $11,000 yearly, which will be recovered in two years through the required changes.
Jonn G. Lewis, recently confirmed by the senate as receiver of public moneys for the Natchitoches district, Louisiana, declares he did not apply for the post and will not qualify. He says he lives peacefully with white residents and has no wish to provoke racial conflict by accepting an office unwelcome to whites.
The snow buran is a meteorological phenomenon of great interest. It brings sudden darkening skies and whirling snow while temperatures plunge to extreme lows, with 14 F possible in summer and 45 below zero recorded in late January of 1892-93.
Tromas SMiru, consul at Moscow, reports the Russian interior ministry is considering building a network of electric railways in Riga. The town corporation handles the project and the ministry would back a loan on profitable terms. Total cost is set at 1,600,000 rubles or about $800,000.
ONE M REVERDY left 3000 francs to the father of the largest Parisian family on the condition that the children be properly cared for by their parents. The Paris municipal council, acting as trustees, awarded the sum to shoemaker Vandenbruck, father of 14 children, seven sons and seven daughters, the eldest and youngest aged 5 and beyond.
A listed item in Baron Rothschilds collection notes a FitzWilliam clock once at Milton Hall near Peterborough. The Louis XIV timepiece reportedly sold by G C W Fitzwilliam to Rothschild for 40000 pounds. A facsimile costing 1000 pounds now occupies the original position at Milton Hall.
Engineer Walter Mosely reports a vast underground chalk basin under London containing a lake of pure cold water. The basin covers 2,506 square miles and lies 100 feet below ground, receiving at least 200 billion gallons annually and yielding about 7.07 billion gallons per day. This discovery could end London’s water supply concerns.
The legislature passes a statute to protect the emu as the species edges toward extinction. While once hunted by bushmen and wild dogs, the bird now faces threats from white settlers aided by kangaroo dogs, with similar cruel fate observed for budgies in the west.
The National Association of Manufacturers adjourned its fourth annual convention in Cincinnati and set next year’s meeting for Boston. Headquarters stay in Philadelphia with branches in New York Boston Chicago and Cincinnati. President Search led a broad reorganization to expand membership revenue and overseas agencies for global warehousing.
Clareston West Virginia January 27 Republicans praise the Iowa result as Nathan Scott secured a United States Senate seat. Democrats plan to contest in the Senate, arguing two voting war senators Gezandanner and Pierson were not entitled. John T. McGraw for Democrats vows to test the matter before the tribunal. Vote tally showed Scott 48 McGraw 46 Goff 1. McGraw cites disfranchisement in part of the state as another challenge.
Austin editors report the house committee on federal relations killed a resolution urging Texas congressmen and senators to back the Paris peace treaty ratification. It also pressed for Cuba’s freedom and independence while calling for Philippine independence as soon as practicable, with cost repayment to the United States.
The president spoke with several congressional callers about the peace treaty. He praised reaching an agreement for a vote and urged prompt action. Senators Gray Lodge and Lindsay were among those who called.
WasaInateen January 27 reports Cal James A Sexton was in a slightly better condition Thursday morning amid updates on his health following an illness or injury.
A Western dispatch reports Agoncillo urged Aguinaldo to strike now if Filipinos wish independence, arguing that ratification and reinforcements would aid American control. White House and State Department indicated no plan to arrest Agoncillo, while Manila waits as Aguinaldo signals potential action.
Emil Reuter a Brooklyn wholesale flour dealer and his wife Ida died within hours of each other after Mrs. Reuter collapsed on a sidewalk on returning from a theater. Doctors concluded heart disease for Ida and apoplexy for Emil.
In Vienna on a January Friday a clash among deputies over racial differences led to a hand to hand fight in the lower house of the Reichsrat. Ushers separated the combatants, and the sitting ended amid a turbulent scene.
The United States district court ordered the B and O railroad sold at public auction at Camden station within 60 days of notice. Upset price fixed at 25,000,000 dollars.
Lonpox January 37 The Parr's Bank robbery remains dramatic as £40,000 in largest notes were sent back by post. American thieves suspected amid sightings near the bank. Bank of England to cover the £47,000 with note breakdowns and a 19 percent dividend to shareholders.
The court martial verdict dismisses Commissary General Chas. I. P. Eagan from the U S Army without clemency for remarks against Maj. Gen. Miles. Testimony suggested mental unbalance amid a lengthy trial with spectators including Eagans daughter. The president may grant clemency but supporters seek relief to garrison duties only.
Former U S Attorney General Augustus H Garland collapsed with apoplexy while arguing at the Supreme Court on January 27. He spoke calmly, then fell, was moved to a nearby room, and died within minutes amid court officials and counsel. Weathered by the attack, the court faced immediate confusion as Garland was attended by Franklin Mackey and others.
Mania reports an American sentry at the Tonto outpost killed a Filipino artillery captain on Wednesday evening. The event sparked native press fury labeling it a cowardly assassination. On Saturday five Filipinos tried to enter lines for vengeance. a sentry killed one armed with a revolver, others were arrested.
A severe earthquake was felt across Jamaica on Saturday morning and again on Tuesday night with a west to east direction. No damage reported. Telegraph lines to the northern West Indies are down. The cause remains unknown but is likely earth movement.
Andrew Moore, a Choctaw Indian desperado, killed three men at Whitfield on Thursday after nursing a grudge. He escaped but marshals pursue him as authorities describe the ruthless attack in Eurora. A large ship sinks off Margate as rough seas lash the coast with a vessel seen grounded nearshore.
A Hong Kong dispatch states that Aguinaldo was officially notified Gen. Otis that the Philippine republic has been proclaimed.
Gen George S Greene died at Morris Town New Jersey at 1 oclock Saturday morning of old age. He leaves three sons Gen Francis V Greene G J Greene Jr and Maj Charles T Greene US Army retired. He graduated West Point in 1823 and served in garrisons and as instructor before 1856 when he became civil engineer. He joined the army in 1862 as colonel of the 60th New York and later brigadier general of volunteers. He fought at Gettysburg and was wounded near Chattanooga before returning in 1865 to North Carolina. He was brevetted major general and retired in 1866.
London January 28 The Academy reports John Morvely received £10000 for writing a biography of the late William E Gladstone. Morvely served twice as chief secretary of Ireland under Gladstone and earned the sum for the work.
Brenton Harper Mich Jan 28 Old Simon Pokagon the last chief of the Pottwattomie Indians died Friday aged nearly 80. He and his family had been chiefs of the tribe for nearly a century.
Cincinnati Enquirer recounts a 19th century stagecoach hold up tale where robbers feign vaccination to calm passengers. Tank Wilson recalls decoy plans with a tramp and ragged disguises to battle road agents. The robbers threaten, seize dust and mail bags, then reveal masks to claim immunity from smallpox.
A Podunk land lord and an eager would be hotelier trade notes in a confidential exchange. The buyer boasted of purchasing a large hotel and seeks guidance on menus while humorously mixing quail feet owl meat and fried rabbit as business pointers.
A Chicago Day item notes a stranger learning that a young man writes brilliant articles as a private secretary and amanuensis to the author who composes them. The native confirms the writer claims dictation as the method behind the prose.
A Washington Star quote shows a calm man declaring he warned trusts to avoid trouble by publishing acard. He states his conscience is clear and trusts must face consequences if they continue their drift.
Exuberant writer calls copyright law basic and a money scheme. A skeptic calls it fraudulent and unneeded as he never copyrights his stories. Detroit Free Press and Jewish Comment quote contrasting views on trust and integrity.
The quarrel dissolves into witty asides about Parisian meals and a joke’s point. A Cleveland-in dealer quips on horse steak and a la carte service while Town Topics ponders unseen punchlines and the phrase truth lies at the bottom of a well.
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