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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
2
French naturalist Gallen notes sparrow kept with finches may learn to imitate bird song, while a New England firm’s agent struggles to secure golf-stick orders in England. American production shows sharper finish due to improved methods. Prince of Naples prepares illustrated coins work and seeks rare Italian pieces, aiming to account for about 30,000 coins from a 18 0 collection.
Official reports in Capt. Ray recount harsh conditions in the landike country after a war department mission. He notes only seven percent of arrivals earn a living while the rest are destitute, a finding likely to deter further travel or settlement.
Vancouver thrives with a booming economy as every lodging option from lut houses to hotels and boarding houses reports full occupancy. Construction continues to meet demand while the city centers attract visitors and workers, positioning Vancouver as British Columbia’s rising urban hub.
Electric power lines already run in several intervening towns with connections planned to join the Eshway and New Brunswick routes. From there the project could extend to Renton and onward to Philadelphia, suggesting a completed line is eventually assured.
President McKinley could create a unique Navy history moment by appointing 14 year old Thos E Selfridge to a cadetship at Annapolis. If appointed, three generations would appear on the Navy register with 80 years between first and last entries. Thos O Selfridge, grandfather, is the sole survivor among 1818 Navy officers.
When big Denver stores tried to force ad rates on newspapers and halted ads, small shops seized the moment. They advertised aggressively, drawing crowds and causing police to hold back shoppers at one firm while large stores emptied. A dry goods house previously unknown drew a thousand customers away, proving a clear moral.
A NET of spiders webs is being manufactured at the professional school in Antananarivo for use as an experimental balloon covering. M Renard, head of Cha lais military balloon school, oversees the project. Threads from spiders yield 15 to 40 yards each. Webs are washed to create eight strands, spun into a fine yet strong gauze for the balloon covering.
The Nault Ste Marie and Erie canals move more freight annually than the Suez, while the future Chicago Drainage canal could exceed them. Suez runs 99 miles, cost about 90,000,000 pounds. Erie is 365 miles with unclear cost. North Sea Saltic canal is 61 miles, cost 40,000,000 dollars. Chicago Drainage canal is 35 miles, cost 30,000,000 dollars.
Mr Justice Brewer notes curious coincidences among Supreme Court judges. The bench arrangement follows appointment dates with the senior on the right. Before Justice Field retired the right side held Gray Brown and White. None of the right side had children. Every left side associate had a large fangeny.
Gen William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army and his son in law Commander Booth Tucker met President McKinley at the White House for about fifteen minutes. The president praised Booth for the Salvation Army’s work in the United States. Also notes Yellowstone park expansion bill and other federal matters including Alger’s convalescence and new post office cancelling ink.
Severe Louisville and Nashville wreck near Kirkland Alabama kills engineer Will User and fireman Ed Davis of No 11, with three white tramps dead. Henry Davidson engineer of No 74 and his fireman Will Lee badly hurt. Charles Harrison, No 74 brakeman, legs amputated. Hughes of No 11 badly hurt. Collision blamed on Davidson failure to stop. three cars and engines demolished.
In Havana on February 11 the publication of Senor De Lome's letter stirred profound reaction across political military circles and public venues. The discourse centers on its indiscretion and speculation grows that Senor Muruaga may succeed De Lome.
Muncik Indiana February 11 A brisk probe into Albany fire looting nets two arrests George and Alfred Lynn brothers glass workers with a trunk full of stolen goods found they were bound over to the grand jury. Robbers smashed doors and windows during the blaze as residents were too excited to notice the crime spree.
Levi Pton's Nassau Chain building on Nassau and Ann streets burned Friday night, with flames spreading to a four story adjoining block housing Maduro Bre and Derby Desk Co. loss estimated at about half a million, total fire losses likely near 1 million. Several firefighters injured by glass and debris but none seriously.
Spanish and American naval figures exchange visits aboard the Maine and Dube dieu as tensions and cordiality mix. Gen Parr, Adm Landero, Capt Sigsbee receive officials, with talk of private calls and sympathy toward the United States. The Ani N sailed with troops, and Cushing brings torpedo boat stores for the Maine. In Albany, Brush and Weekes push resolutions against Senator Murphy over Teller bill vote. In Victoria, five men die frozen on Chilkoot Pass, revived reports say others evacuated to Dyea.
February 12 report states Senor Louis Polo Bernabe son of Vice Admiral Polo will succeed Senor De Lomes. Bernabe currently serves in the foreign ministry handling commercial matters and consulates in the United States.
Honolulu reports the engagement arranged between Prince Kawananakoa and Princess Kaiulani. The betrothal accompanies signature deeds settling the Dowager Queen Liliuokalani’s estate. The announcement comes via San Francisco with the ceremony to follow.
White man Chapman and colored men Rosse vit E Ky Feb me Ambrose were sentenced to two years each in the Penitentiary for the murder case concluded Friday.
In Washington the Hawaiian Ratio treaty faces senate scrutiny this week with votes likely next week. Corbett case and forthright opposition loom as Pettus Burrows and Lodge back the treaty while Hoar Spooner and other foes push limits. The house plans debate on the bank bill and the Nelson substitute on Wednesday through Saturday. A 300 word cipher from Minister Woodford was translated. no major new developments. The administration clarifies policy on the Home incident awaiting full report from Woodford and awaits Spain's disavowal to ease diplomatic questions with Cuba.
A Madrid dispatch to the World reports Spain will issue a formal regret and censure over De Lome's conduct and seek to preserve U S Spain relations and the commercial treaty talks. Washington says Spain has not disavowed responsibility and no disclaimer is needed. Woodford ordered to press Spain for disavowal or risk suspension of diplomatic relations.
Ensign Joseph C. Breckenridge of the torpedo boat Cushing drowned after being washed overboard during a storm en route from Key West to Havana. The body was recovered in Havana. attempts to save him failed. The Cushing rescued others by lines as Breckenridge was swept away, and the body was sent to Key West. The Maine surgeon and U.S. officials discussed treatment and burial, with Breckenridge to be interred in Lexington, Kentucky. Separate dispatch notes the navy will transport the remains aboard the Olivette or Cushing depending on sea conditions.
Fire Sunday evening at the St Milianus orphan asylum in a Milwaukee suburb caused light structural damage. About 300 children were quartered there, many outside. several girls were rounded up by police in different city stations while others escaped. All inside occupants were carried to safety.
Justice G B McFarland of the state supreme court died at seven a m Saturday following an operation for appendicitis in St Louis.
The article notes grains grasses roots and vegetables from fertile Western lands drawing interest in government opened settlements. Agents in the United States field inquiries on land securing conditions. Manitoba Assiniboia and Alberta are highlighted for diversified farming and stock raising with mild winters and oceanic warming. The Department of the Interior Ottawa will provide railway rates and pamphlets via agents.
In the Pittsburgh Chronicle a child explains Mr Bunsby sits in the front row to show his remaining hair. The exchange captures a playful family moment reflecting theatergoing humor.
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