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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
2
Russia envisions a canal linking the Baltic and Black seas with a surveyed length of 994 miles. Only about 125 miles would require artificial excavation, according to the plan.
The article notes large yearly flower usage for perfume. It cites 1,860 tons of orange blossoms, 930 tons of roses, 150 tons each of violets and jasmine, 75 tons of tube rose, 30 tons of cassie, and 15 tons of jonquils.
Fruit is shipped from New South Wales packed in bark from the ti tree and the melaeuca leucadendron outer bark shredded into coarse chaff. These barks appear to have a peculiar power of preserving oranges during carriage.
Geographers describe the Cordilleras de los Andes as the longest and highest range on Earth, stretching from Tierra del Fuego to the Isthmus of Panama. While some Himalayan peaks exceed it in height, the Andes contain far more tall summits.
The history of German jurisprudence marks a new era starting January 1 1900 when a uniform legal system took effect across the German empire. The reform established a single procedure applicable to all states within the empire.
One fourth of the world's coal comes from the United States. Last year 4,000,000 tons were exported, and the trade is growing fast. If global demand shifts to this country for coal and flour, the nation would be virtually impregnable commercially.
A historical note traces electricity to Volta in 1799, giving his name to the voltmeter and the volt unit. The statement marks the centennial view of modern current production and its measurement tools.
A runaway horse with a vehicle attached caused disruption in front of a New York cigar store. An upright wooden Indian statue held a bunch of cigars and blocked the horse's path, preventing further injury as the lines tangled with the statue’s arm. The horse was brought under control after the image, chained to the premises, was used to stop it.
At the International Council of Women in London Miss Alice Ayrton drew attention to women entering the manufacture of electrical instruments. She noted the demand greatly exceeds current supply, and women could contribute as a distinguished ornament to this new field of work.
A new portebonheur features a tiny black enamel cat pendant hanging from a Yongnette chain. The cat has metallic green eyes and wears a collar of brilliants around its neck, described as the very latest in novelty jewelry.
A pair of elephant tusks, the largest on record, were found in Kilimandjaro district Africa and bought by an American museum for 3500 dollars. The larger tusk measures ten feet four inches along the curve and weighs 230 pounds, the other is slightly shorter and weighs ten pounds less. The previous record tusk was nine feet five inches and is now in England.
Analysis shows Germany's colonial trade in 1898 totaled 3,591,500 dollars while subsidies for colonies and protectorates cost 3,697,000 dollars, a loss exceeding 100,000 dollars. Figures exclude Samoa expenses, 300,000 dollars to steamship firms, and costs of distant naval stations, post routes, and telegraph service.
Fruits are colored to deceive consumers in France. Strawberries mimic ripe red using fuchsine, poor quality oranges pass as blood oranges via roceline in pulp, and melons gain orange color with tropoeline and artificial melon essence.
In the 55th congress Maine held the strongest delegation in the house, but now Iowa leads. Six Iowa members bring fame: David B. Henderson, William P. Hepburn, J. F. LaLucy, Jonathan P. Dolliver, John A. T. Hull, and Robert G. Cousins. All are lawyers. several served in the Civil War.
The Senate will resume the Pettigrew resolution on Philippine facts then discuss a financial bill with Senator Rawlins and speeches by Berry and Aldrich. The Samoan treaty faces executive-session debate with Bacon and Money opposing. The House begins routine work, aiming to pass urgent deficiency and pension appropriations, though debates may be protracted over insurrection funding and pension rulings.
Indianapolis January 15 Nearly five hundred delegates attended the opening session of the national convention of the United Mine Workers of America with about one hundred more expected. Delegations from Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Kentucky Iowa West Virginia and Indiana totaling about one hundred thousand workers in twenty seven states arrived to push for wage increases and improved mining conditions. Indiana seeks a 15 cent per ton raise and a flat seven cent differential for machine mining between pick and machine mined coal while Illinois supports the same rate. Screens of Akron bar 1 1/4 inch 6x13 were debated and a consensus was reached to adopt that size despite some objections.
A three day rain and a chinook melt snow causing sudden flooding across western Washington valleys and much of Latah county Idaho. River levels rise and low-lying areas report inundation as waters advance through the region.
Helenwood Tennessee January 15 A Chitwood a respected young man was shot and killed four miles from here at Alm by Elvin Phillips after a quarrel over some change Phillips escaped
Gen Otis reports to the War Department on Luzon south of Manila detailing operations by Bates Bullard Boyd and Cheatham units from January 1 to 11. Insurgents were driven from multiple towns including Calamba Santo Tomas and Binan with casualties, prisoners and captured arms. Cavite province fell under Wheaton’s command with heavy enemy losses. Advices from Cebu cite a January 8 clash where Americans routed insurgents near Sudlow mountains, capturing a cannon and rifles with no American losses. The insurgent Flores established a senioragirlaigh lodge and the Magallanes area in Cavite saw insurgent captures including a colonel.
In Edenburg seven miles east of Ravenna Ohio burglars killed N K Goss a leading merchant and longtime resident Saturday morning. Alarmed he armed with a neighbor and went to his store where three burglars shot him through the head. He died about three hours later as a posse hunted the three suspects toward Palmyra.
The State Department cites Constantinople reports that no massacre of Armenian Christians in Harpoot was threatened. Conditions there are deemed peaceful, with Christians not causing alarm and assurances given by the Sultan that no action by authorities is necessary.
Charles A. Siegfried medical inspector U S N in charge of the naval hospital at Coaster's Harbor Island died in Newport of pneumonia aged 50. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Farrell of Peoria Illinois and a cousin of the late Robert Ingersoll. During the Spanish American War he led the naval hospital at Key West. He was appointed from Pennsylvania in 1872.
The Times editorial from London July 12 argues the Venezuela boundary dispute settlement and strengthened Anglo American friendship boost the Panama canal project, making it likelier than a Nicaragua route. It notes England would not envy U S if Panama is completed, trusting liberal treatment of British shipping.
Ladysmith reports active troop movement on distant hills and two small Boer gun positions. Messages from Modder River and Cape Town note reconnaissance, shifting forces, and possible major operations shaping the campaign, with Roberts and Buller divisions preparing amid ongoing raids and bombardments.
A lone masked gunman robbed Lewis restaurant at 1210 Walnut, then fled to Robert McClintock's eatery across the street, taking $146 from the cash registers after forcing patrons and staff to raise their hands. The spree lasted under five minutes before the suspect vanished.
Philadelphia Jan 12 Robt Brown a Negro was hanged Thursday in Mayanensing prison for murder of his wife Lucinda a domestic. The crime occurred in late 1898 after he had been discharged from the house of correction. He stabbed her as she stepped in fear after accusing her of causing his arrest.
Washington reports from the Nero survey show a feasible cable path linking San Francisco Honolulu Midway Luzon Guam and Yokohama. The ship zigzagged between Guam Luzon and Yokohama to map depths and avoid obstacles. The Luzon terminus will be at Dongala bay with a total length of 4812 knots and only two minor route offsets needed near Midway and east of Guam.
Two German farmers from Ackley, Iowa on a visit to Germany died from coal gas in a New York hotel, while a Brooklyn hat company manager, Daniel Pearsal, also died from gas leakage. Separately, a Schuylkill Valley coal shortage forces plant shutdowns. In Sioux City, Dr Gustave Marie’s remains were buried by wife No 2 despite wife No 1’s protests.
Rome January 14 reports from Bordighera on the Rivera announce the death of Manilo Garibaldi, son of the late General Garibaldi, highlighting the demise of a prominent figure tied to the historic Italian family.
A famous drug drummer visiting New Orleans left a bone handled umbrella in a hotel lobby. A quick bellboy kept it for three days and the musician joked that the keeper deserved a tonic. He finally offered quinine and iron as thanks for the long hold.
A Louisville woman recalls a domineering young Southern guest at a famed Virginia resort. The star boarder, not pretty or rich, ruled the place and boasted she almost traveled with Winnie Davis, prompting other Southerners to whisper reverently about the Davis family.
An 19th century ad claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be reversed if catarrh is cured. It guarantees cure or pays one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars offered. product sold by Druggists for 75 cents. mentions Hall's Family Pills.
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