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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
2
The text claims Sweden's telephone system is a near perfect monopoly with 27 000 instruments and about 600 stations serving roughly 5 million people. It notes widespread connections and excellent service across towns, villages, and dams. It also contrasts rail safety with French dueling and cites US rail passenger figures of 511 772 735 last year with 181 fatalities, praising American railway safety.
The English war department reports compressed flour reduces to one third of bulk size and claims it excludes insects and prevents mold, with other benefits noted.
A statistician notes New York City hosts about 100 first class and 250 second class hotels, with roughly 600 minor inns. The total investment exceeds 160 million dollars, and the city could accommodate an additional 100,000 visitors without overtaxing the system.
Queen Louise of Denmark sits as the oldest throne occupant aside from the grand duke of Luxemburg, both octogenarians. Her husband is seven months younger, followed by the grand duke of Saxe-Weimar and Queen Victoria in age.
An official says New York, Boston, and San Francisco are fortified to deter any invasion, claiming the trio is protected by the war department. The piece notes a forthcoming vessel will be exceptionally large, about 704 feet long and 17,000 tons, surpassing any prior steamer.
Mr Riper Haggard spends mornings roaming his Ditchingham farm then writes from dictation at 11 30. He employs a secretary who types his novels on a typewriter at speed. The new story unfolds in Holland in a distant past.
GeorGE Gouop resides in the pines of New Jersey with his 30 million, while Howard and Helen and Frank live in Tarrytown with 40 million. Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard and her millions occupy Scarborough. H. Walter Webb holds 5 million there. Amzi Livehi Barber and 25 million are at Dobbs Ferry near J. Jennings McComb and 30 million at Ardsley. William Rocke feller and 90 million are near his brother John with 200 million at Tarrytown.
Mrs Cowpen Clarke at 89 reflects on her long life and recalls early days with Mary Lamb and frequent mingling with Shelley Coleridge Lamb Keats Leigh Hunt Hazlitt Jerold and Dickens in the brilliant company she kept in her youth.
A distinguished ex Confederate notes that General Lee never wore a sword during the war and only buckled one on at surrender as courtesy to General Grant. He says Lee did not expect to surrender his sword since officers were to keep side arms, and Grant did not touch the hilt per war custom.
The proposed stamp series for the Trans Mississippi exposition includes denominations from one cent to two dollars. Designs feature Marquette discovering the Mississippi, an Indian chief, a buffalo hunt, the Pathfinder Fremont flag scene, immigrant train cross plains, mining, a cowboy and cattle scene, harvesting or flouring mill, Rock Island bridge and city view.
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee favors Pettigrew's bill for free homesteads on abandoned Indian reservations as an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill. The naval appropriation bill is to include three key items: smokeless powder production via a government factory, a $1 million allocation for powder, and $500,000 for reserve ammunition. Other items cover naval vessel needs in emergencies and general readiness. The report also covers pension fee deadlines, Havana harbor mine allegations, and President Dole's Washington visit plus related congressional actions.
Ida Pocatello January 28 The region endures its coldest spell in years with temperatures reaching 19 below in town and 44 below at Bancroft 34 below at Market Lake. Snow blankets southeastern Idaho six to fifteen inches as seven weeks of frigid weather continues. Stockmen forced to feed and worry about hay while sheepmen drive flocks from burns to feed.
The Senate approved by 47 to 32 a Teller concurrent resolution mandating that all U S bonds issued or authorized be payable in silver dollars containing 412.5 grains per coin, principal and interest at the government’s option. Several amendments were defeated as the House moves on other measures.
A report details Jan 31 clashes where Lieut Col Houghton and Lt Bowdall lead columns against Afridis west of Bara fort. Casualties include Lieut Bowdall killed and Major Earle wounded, with heavy enemy losses, as a rear-guard action delays retirement. Other items note European tensions, prison escapes, fraud cases, and a Columbus Times damages verdict.
The January monetary conference in Indianapolis, spurred by the Indianapolis board of trade, urged a national department of commerce and industries and a currency reform plan. Delegates praised the commission, adopted resolutions endorsing its aims, and adjourned with calls for congressional action to establish a gold standard and a flexible, paper currency.
A Heard, western passenger agent of the Lehigh Valley railroad and joint owner of a sugar plantation near Havana, filed a claim with the state department in Washington for 91000 against Spain for property destroyed and three years of revenue loss. Spanish Vessel to Visit Our Ports. Vizago, a 7000 ton battleship, ordered to visit American ports.
A fragmented line hints at a dark cultural reference with Nero and Rome, followed by a skeptical aside about learning to play. The rushed text suggests a dramatic sound bite or diary entry, reflecting tempers and fear amid uncertain context.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists refund the purchase price if the remedy fails. The price listed is 25 cents.
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