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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
4
Various 1897 political and civic notes from Indiana and beyond
The article lists pending events and opinions including possible congressional thanks for Hobson, potential war risk from the Samoan affair, Indiana Republican Editorial Association meeting at the Denison Hotel, pension for Oliver Morton’s widow, a looming smallpox scare in Indianapolis, a Texas legislature resolution to secede, Serena Payne’s congressional appointment, a decline in delinquent Ripley township tax lists, and Carthage property tax delinquencies totaling $236.22.
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Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
Ripley Township
Carthage Corporation
McKinley
Resolutions Favor Expansion Across Legislatures
In recent weeks multiple legislatures passed resolutions supporting national growth through expansion. The actions reflect broad public approval for expansion in both territory and power, though their impact on the ultimate treaty vote remains uncertain.
Dewey’s Little Fleet and the Philippines Victory
A playful limerick recalls Admiral Dewey leading a small pristine fleet to the Philippines. It celebrates his cool leadership against Spain and the Navy’s triumph at sea, stirring Yankee pride.
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Dewey
Philippines
Spain
Nicaragua Canal Passes Senate Amid Dissent
The Nicaragua Canal bill cleared the Senate with only six dissenters. Engineers estimate costs at 115 million dollars and a six year completion window is set. The Clayton Bulwer treaty may be voided by mutual peaceful consent of the United States and Britain.
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Nicaragua
Senate
Rushville Press Letter Attacks Recorp Columnist
The Rushville American critiques a Recorp column titled Owl Column claiming the editor fears publishing all news. The writer argues that a full sheet of trash and gossip would invite assault and public punishment rather than praise.
Opponents rally nationwide against expansion policy
Organized demonstrations emerge across the country opposing expansion. A mass meeting at the Academy of Music in New York, hosted by the Continental League, featured speakers X-ambassador Lustig Samuel Gompers and Burk Cochran as leaders. Cleveland and Bryan served as vice presidents. The public mood shifts in recent weeks, though the president and conservative lawmakers remain unmoved.
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Academy of Music
New York City
Continental League
Criticism of Hernsley over reform plans criticized unjustly
The article defends Chairman Hernsley against critique of reform efforts in county and township government. It praises his willingness to perform his duties and notes his direct responsibility as state committee chairman for the party's condition and timely action.
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Hernsley
Hernley
Party pledges urged to become law for the people
A chairman faces political risk but pleads that pledges be fulfilled. The piece argues trustees and commissioners must adopt businesslike methods and that public demand for change should be heeded with stronger arguments presented against resisting reform.
Senators Seek Clean Elections After Stoner-Dreger Testimony
Testimony from the Stoner-Dreger contest spurs senators to seek stricter election laws. Reports show vote buying via floater voters and clerks signaling outside. Democrat Senator Stroup will propose a bill requiring affidavits and perjury liability when voters claim they cannot mark ballots. The measure is nonpartisan and expected to pass easily.
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Indianapolis Journal
Senate Election Committee
Stroup
Witty Fragments From Various Papers on Manners and Life
A collage of quips and aphorisms drawn from Detroit Journal Philadelphia Record Memphis Commercial Appeal and others. Observations cover marriage vanity honesty and social behavior with playful contrasts and light satire. The snippets reflect era tone and editorial voice rather than a single event.
Two Experts Share A Secret Of Silver Dollar Stacking
In Philadelphia James Toughill alone stacks 1 000 silver dollars per bag into a vault wall 28 feet high, taught by an unnamed expert who once shared the secret. The technique, dangerous and precise, has injured many would be learners and remains rare knowledge. The other expert is reportedly in the west as the Philadelphia Record notes.
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Philadelphia
James Toughill
Toughill
Tonghill
Philadelphia Record
Plan't Lose His Head An Austrian Prince Encounter
ADispatch describes Plan't Lose His Head involving Louis Esterhazy at Lon s. A stylish woman on a train tries to engage him as he smokes a cigar. She suddenly shoots from her head and shouts for help as the train stops. Officials question the incident and arrest the woman after she accuses insult while ash on the prince and cigar is noted.
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Louis Esterhazy
Lons
San Francisco
Despondent German Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
In San Francisco on December 13, Raymond Sellinger, a German national, shot his wife and then shot himself. He was seriously wounded and not expected to survive. Sellinger had faced ongoing unemployment and despondency prior to the incident.
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Epictetus
San Francisco
Raymond Sellinger
Sellinger
Snowball Shower Report Captured in 1859 London
An 1859 London Standard note describes a rare snowball shower in north London. Observers reported egg sized, unusually dense snowballs falling overnight, covering a large area. No definite cause was found, with some speculation of an electrical factor, while mountaineers doubted such tales until firsthand experience suggested their plausibility.
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London
London Standard
Joseph Jefferson Woken Early by Lodging House Prank
A one night engagement in a small town has Joseph Jefferson performing Rip Van Winkle. An Irish hotel helper, Pat, woke him at 5:45 AM, claiming the actor snored loudly and the boys spoke of a twenty year sleep. The clerk consulted Pat for an explanation.
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Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Jefferson
Pat
Best of Proof Catches All in Quarrel Over Money
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt centers on a dispute over a loan with claims of proof. The dialogue includes questions about a father’s involvement and the assertion that the speaker obtained funds from the other party.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gas Incidents Highlighted by Journal Snippet
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a terse exchange about leaving gas burning and a bill spike. A night watchman reports the issue to the gas company, illustrating risks of unattended fuel and late warnings.
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Night
Indianapolis Journal
Fowls Plucked Alive in Malta Open Market
In Malta fowle are plucked alive in the open market sparking concern over humane methods and animal welfare during regular commerce. Local sources report on live bird handling practices amid ongoing public debate.
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Malta
Ancient Egyptian burials reveal flesh removal from corpses
Chambers' Journal reports that near Cairo, Flinders Petrie uncovered tombs with coffins of fine ecawall, holding corn skeletons whose flesh was removed before burial. Preservation endures 5,000 years in sand, raising questions whether this was ceremonial or cannibalistic practice by ancient Egyptians.
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Egypt
Flinders Petrie
Cairo
Chambers’ Journal
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