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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
2
William Rockefeller introduces a new orchid variety valued at $1000. A cross between Lindleyanum and Candatum, it is one of only seven plants in existence. The gardener spent five years to achieve a proper flowering specimen.
The United States last year shows first class passenger fares at 2.14 cents per mile. England charges 4 cents per mile for first class and 2 cents per mile for third class. Prussia rates are 2.99 cents per mile and France at 3.36 cents per mile.
A Berlin newspaper notes the order of decoration worn by the German emperor is worth about 1,000,000 marks or a little over $230,000. The principal insignia include the black eagle and the Toison d Or. He possesses over 200 crosses badges and other insignia.
Miss Emma Siboni of Milwaukee, commissioned by the Russian dowager empress to paint a miniature on ivory, was born in Denmark twenty two years ago and came to America after her parents died. She began in Chicago as a portrait painter and has lately focused on miniatures.
A tiny ruler, Djihan Begum, governs over Hindoo Vas Sal state Bhopaul with over a million subjects. Despite being about 50, she looks like a child of ten, yet she holds the government reins decisively and with authority.
The output across the globe reaches 5,000,000,000 gallons with the United States producing 2,500,000,000, Russia 2,250,000,000, Austria 87,000,000, Sumatra 72,000,000, Java 30,000,009, Canada 29,000,000, Romania 24,000,000, India 15,000,000, Japan 5,000,000, Germany 7,000,000, Peru 3,000,000, and the rest split among Italy and other nations.
Miss Agnes Irwin dean of Radcliffe college and new Paris exposition commissioner is praised as a great daughter of Benjamin Franklin. Born in Washington in 1841 she is the daughter of William Wallace Irwin. Her maternal grandfather was Richard Bache, Franklin’s grandson, and her mother's mother was a daughter of Alexander J. Dallas.
Maryland editors mark Washington’s death anniversary by urging restoration of the senate and house of delegates in Annapolis to the original 18th century design. The Capital criticizes later decorations as tawdry and florid, noting the old decor has been obliterated.
The entry notes Dorsey W. Shackleford a Democrat from Jefferson City was elected to the fifty sixth congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Richard P Bland on June 19 1899 receiving 19331 votes The broader directory highlights Chauncey M Depews lengthy biography spanning nearly a page detailing from birth to senate election.
The Empty Stocking club of Baltimore hosted a Christmas event at the Academy of Music. Hundreds of children enjoyed music, dancing, and a realistic visit from Santa Claus as their stockings were filled, brightening many Baltimore homes.
The text lists catastrophic plagues, noting 1847 1849 outbreaks the 10 000 daily deaths in Italy Rome 200 daily burials in Charterhouse London and Constantinople deaths 200 000 in a year. It mentions Asia Europe fatalities 23 000 000 and 25 000 000 respectively with references to England 1741 deaths and three years of swing sickness.
Dispatches from London and Cape Town report Boer forces holding near the Tugela north bank and moving laagers toward Ladysmith to pressure the garrison. Buller’s plans remain uncertain as storms and rising rivers complicate a frontal assault, while renewed artillery and Indwe colliery line restabilize supply. Casualties at Ladysmith total 70 killed and 236 wounded since the siege began.
The report notes a proposed volunteer enrollment scheme to train men in drills. Donations rise with Rothschilds giving £2000 to Buckinghamshire volunteers and private sums totaling around £200,000. A Kimberley dispatch from Dec 27 describes a dawn outpost recon, Boer artillery fire, and a British counter with 20 shells from Kimberley fort, with one fallen horse. Parliament debates threaten to shrink the government’s majority as front volunteerism grows.
Boer sources on the continent claim typhoid fever is epidemic in Ladysmith. Transvaal government, via Boer sympathizers, threatens to reduce British prisoners’ rations if Britain halts Delagoa Bay food entry.
A large German mail steamer, later identified as the Pelotas of the Hamburg South American line, ran aground in the East Bay off Dungeness amid a fierce gale. Heavy seas hinder lifeboats, signals of distress seen from Sandhead lighthouse, and fears for passenger safety remain. The vessel was en route from Santos to Rotterdam.
The census bureau lists instruction locations and dates for supervisors across sections. Charlotte on January 4, 1900 follows Atlanta January 5 and New Orleans January 8 with Houston January 5 Memphis January 11 and Cincinnati January 12. Assistant Director Wines will give the instructions.
The Daily Mail reports guns taken from Plymouth forts by night to be sent to Cape Town. A Calcutta dispatch notes nearly 3,000,000 people receive famine relief and the government spends about two lakhs of rupees daily.
Reports from San Francisco and Manila detail arrival of plague rumors and precautionary measures. Quarantine districts on Chinatown, island ports, and the Norwegian’s passengers are scrutinized. Officials seek $100,000 to fund Chinatown alterations aligning with public health plans.
Cambridge dec 29 Daniel Sharp Ford publisher of Youths Companion files will in Middlesex probate court detailing an estate about 2.5 million dollars. He leaves 77000 to public charities and religious bodies in Massachusetts, annuities for others, 350000 to the Just Social Union to fund a building, and the Youths Companion plant to executors for Baptist Social Union benefit. One sixth of residue to American Baptist Home Mission Union and one ninth to other New England charities. Eau Claire dec 30 ex congressman Michael Griffin head of state tax commission dies suddenly in office from apoplexy.
Minneapolis report says Norval Baptie of Bathgate North Carolina lowered the quarter mile record to 28 1 3 seconds and after a 20 minute rest broke the half mile mark from 105 2 5 to 1 002 5 seconds on Lake Minnetonka. Official times mark new world records for the distances.
Manila dispatch reports Col. Lockett's force attacking a 600-strong enemy at a mountain stronghold beyond Montalban northeast of San Mateo. Many killed or wounded, 24 prisoners, cannons and rifles seized, food and ammunition captured, plus several American casualties. insurgents retreating inland terrorize natives. garrisons protect civilians.
Memphis Tenn Dec 30 The Southern Educational association closed its labors declaring the convention the most successful in its history Speeches honored included John W Abercrombie Alabama superintendent of public instruction and Vanderbilt Universitys J H Kirkland A A Alderman UNC S G Gilbreath and Patty Hill were noted with Hill elected president of the kindergarten department Officers for the coming year were named President R B Fulton Vice President Junius Jordan Secretary P P Claxton Treasurer John D Yerby
John D. Adams of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club testified that he is not a handwriting expert but recognizes Molineux's hand in the poison package address. He collected specimens from club records and gave them to prosecutors. He is sure the package was addressed by Molineux.
Ex- Congress man M. W. Howard met populist leaders in Birmingham on Friday to discuss entering the United States senator race. He is expected to run. Harper & Brothers debt to country banks may reach 1.7 million dollars as banks seek a protective committee amid reorganization talks.
A South Side tale from Chicago Inter Ocean describes a valet Jeff trying every cleaner and solvent including turpentine, coal oil, benzine, and kerosene without success. The master finally jokes that the grease spot is a puffed fit, a playful twist on the stubborn stain.
A boy writes about the dachshund noting its dog nature and four legs while joking on appearances. He recalls turning a cucumber into a dockshound, praises intelligence, and describes a shy pup with a wagging tale signal tied to ear movement, concluding with a jab about a bull pup with pedigree.
A cheerful woman hands a check to a bank teller who informs her she forgot to indorse. She smiles and asks how to endorse it, then pens a note claiming the bank will always pay what it owes. The teller reads the back as a humorous signature from Mrs J B Blanks.
A favorable notice hails Wright Old Dreiboan's book as having a wonderful sale and merits noted as a scientific treatise. A reviewer called it immortal while mockingly linking the title and typography to an immoral impression in a Philadelphia Tess item.
A fragmented humor piece cites quotes about marriage finances and love. It references a stage manager demanding passion in a play and a walking gentleman lamenting income versus a heiress, with lines from Chicago Evening News Philadelphia North American and New York Press. The tone is witty, noting money affects romance and performance.
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