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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
3
Dr. Talmage extols the human eye as the imperial organ, noting its biblical references and vast intricacy. He argues God honored the eye with design, light, and protection, praising its anatomy and astonishing ability to perceive sun and pinprick alike, urging reverence for this marvel.
A speaker praises eyesight as a divine gift amid wartime trials, recounts anecdotes of vision and mercy, and meditates on God’s omniscient presence. He urges gratitude for sight, recalls a Paris offer to restore sight, and envisions a future resurrection where blind eyes are opened. The sermon blends faith, consolation, and moral reflection.
A remark on oceanic gold and silver estimates suggests far greater quantities lie in the sea than currently circulate or exist on earth illustrating the world’s vast untapped treasure.
The Mouse Committee on naval affairs favors authorizing the secretary of the navy to convert dry docks at League Island and Mare Island from timber to stone at a total extra cost of about 700000 dollars. The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee orders a favorable report on the Hepburn bill to build a Nicaragua canal, with changes and provisions for U S control of territory, canal construction, harbors, fortifications, and a 140 million dollar appropriation drawing on treasury funds as needed.
A Friday morning blaze at the May clothing store in Colorado Springs, aided by high wind, swept through the business district and destroyed three buildings. Total loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Largest losers include the May Clothing Co, Nichols Grocery Co, and Waite Shore Co.
Newport News Virginia January 13 S W Smith and Thomas Fagan of the city were arrested on charges of making counterfeit quarters and nickels. Smith confessed. Arrest carried out by a secret service agent.
A newly organized company plans to place 200 automobile carriages and 100 automobile omnibuses in public service in New York City next week. Cab fares will be 25 cents per mile and 75 cents per hour.
In Muncie Indiana on January 13 Lewis Beuchett and his wife were given an unusual charivari with dynamite. The blast shattered every window in their house and caused alarm in the neighborhood.
Havana January 13 Federico Mora fiscal of the supreme court is removed from office for the good of the public service. The order was delivered to Mora by Gen Wood after an investigation into justice administration under his supervision. Mora had been blamed for blocking charges against customs officials and for neglecting duties while focusing on social affairs.
A Newfoundland report details a two masted steamer of nearly 3000 tons that wrecked in St Marys Bay near a cliff. With a crew around 60 and possibly passengers, the ship struck a ledge before daybreak. All aboard likely perished amid panic, flames, and winter cold. a woman's clothing and a marked man's initial suggest passengers were aboard.
The secretary of war amended army regulations to allow officers and enlisted men who belong to military societies or who served in historic U S wars to wear distinctive badges on ceremonies. Medals of honor and rifle marks, as well as army corps badges, may be worn on ceremonial occasions, but insignia buttons remain prohibited.
Washington January 13 The industrial commission heard Joseph Bishop secretary of the Ohio state board of arbitration. He presented arbitration results and his recommendations to the Ohio legislature. He said recognizing labor committees by employers leads to settlements without strikes.
Hartford City Indiana reports a criminal known as Ed Harris of Cincinnati robbed a Panhandle freight office safe. The thief was captured nearby and money stolen was found on his person. He was bound over to the Circuit court.
Diamonds and other valuables valued at about 5000 dollars were stolen from Mrs. Joseph Wood's home on East Thirty third street. Thieves are believed to have entered while the occupants were at dinner.
New York January 13 Lewis E Goldsmith cashier of the Port Jervis National Bank confessed to stealing 101000 dollars and has been sentenced to eight years in Sing Sing prison.
The 56th Congress debates Philippine policy and race issues, with bills on retirement, pay, and duties. House investigates Postmasters Graham and Smith, Wardner riots, and Spanish War credit. adjournments set for Jan 10 11 12. The Senate discusses currency, Census director powers, and Indianapolis building cost. vacancies and investigations loom.
Washington reports eight bubonic plague deaths in Honolulu since December 28, with the entire city under quarantine. United States agent Heywood confirms the updated toll and ongoing containment measures as of January 1.
Norfolk Va Jan 13 Walter Cottom the condemned murderer of Portsmouth citizen Charles Wyatt did not die by execution. He is reported missing in the Dismal Swamp after a death watch and no trace of him has been found since.
Marion Josselyn and her sister found an intruder in their Manchester residence, secured doors, bound the thief to a bedstead, and alerted police. They found seven dollars on him. The captured man was Pete Bezonia, awaiting a five year sentence.
New York January 13 Lewis F E Gold smith longtime assistant cashier at the Port Jervis National Bank was sentenced Friday to eight years in Sing Sing for stealing about $100,000 from the bank between April 1898 and November 14 1899.
Maj. John B. Guthrie, 55, died suddenly in Buffalo. A veteran of the San Juan Hill fight, he led the 13th Infantry after Col. Worth was wounded and was later invalided home. He will be buried in Paterson, New Jersey.
Andrew W. Lebreck was in police court Friday charged with stealing $500 from widow Mrs. Mary Winters of Philadelphia. Brought from Peru Indiana he allegedly wooed her, got engaged, borrowed the money and vanished. Lebreck says he was robbed of the $500 in Chicago.
The queen has proclaimed the meeting of parliament for January 30 in London with formal notification. The announcement sets the date for sessions and legislative agenda to commence at the start of small reforms and political proceedings.
Elwood S. Corser, national silver republican representative to Democrats and Populists, returns from Chicago anti imperialist conference. Attendees plan a national meeting in Philadelphia on February 22 and possibly in Chicago before the national Republican convention. They aim to declare no party or candidate opposed to recognizing the Filipinos will receive support.
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