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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
2
Lord Roberts ranks among Britain's finest swordsmen and is an expert with the lance. In earlier years he won multiple prizes for these achievements.
An Iowa man proposed marriage to a woman but rejected her after learning her hair was false. She sued for breach of promise and then faced a suit claiming she won his affections under false pretenses.
First Lieutenant Hugh A Drum of the 12th Infantry stationed on Luzon is noted as the Army’s youngest officer. His father Captain Drum fought on San Juan Hill. the son followed in his footsteps, taking part in multiple Philippine engagements and earning several mentions in dispatches.
The laws improve health by compelling workers to join sick clubs and receive early medical care and nursing, reducing tuberculosis before it becomes incurable.
Mrs. H. C. McAllister of Constago Center Pennsylvania gazed at a recent solar eclipse causing sudden blindness. She watched the phenomenon intently for a long period using her naked eye and a smoked glass device at close range.
A Leipzig printing office marks fifty years of service for a compositor who has spent almost his entire career setting type for one book. The German dictionary began with its manuscript in 1851. To date about 32,000 pages have been printed, and the work remains far from finished.
It is not believed any part of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter's punishment will be harder to bear than wearing prison garb at Leavenworth. A fastidious dresser, he had civilian clothes made in London during Savannah stays, and a leading New York haberdasher sent trunks of cravats gloves and collars for his selections.
Printers strike in Amsterdam halted all papers from April 25 to April 30. Nine newspaper managers agreed to publish one sheet titled Extraordinary Journal, circulating to about 200 600 readers. Subscribers receive abridged news through this single edition.
An anti leprous shrub, believed to cure leprosy, is under test in Honolulu. Surgeon Carmichael of the marine hospital service has received vial extracts from the Surgeon General in Washington for experiments. If effective, it could prove a prophylactic or cure for the disease.
An Italian innovator creates pictorial post cards that change color with atmospheric conditions. The ecards are designed to visualize how each scene would look under varying weather, using color shifts as a built in barometer.
Alfred, the only living person who was at the Hermitage with Andrew Jackson in his final years, serves as body servant and lives in the recharred birth cabin. He owns Jackson relics including a mahogany bed from the post fire refurnishing of 1636, and avoids a large New Orleans china urn.
An 1900 sermon by Dr. Talmage recounts Christ calming the storm at Gen nesaret and explains the need to keep Christ in every venture. It argues that trials prove blessings, that followers should expect hardship, and that Jesus, both God and man, can hush tempests and guide believers toward heavenly shores.
Washington reports show the Senate in lengthy sessions with executive time and bids for anti trust and naval appropriation debates. Agreements on Louisiana purchase exposition funds and armor plate clauses dominated, while by June 7 both chambers adjourned sine die after a stormy debate.
Mrs Cecilia Steward Sherman wife of Hon John Sherman died after third stroke at 72 while under care of her ailing husband. The couple had returned from Washington on May 25 seeking rest from climate. Funeral held at the family home in Mansfield with services by Rev A J Putnam. pallbearers included George F Carpenter Henry P Davis and others. burial private.
Norfolk reports that the battleships Massachusetts and Indiana arrived at Hampton Roads from League Island navy yard. They are being hurriedly coal ed by the colliers Lebanon and Marcellus in preparation for sailing to Newport Rhode Island to join Admiral Farquhar's squadron.
Washington June 10 The first installment of cavalry to be sent to the Philippines has been chosen. It comprises companies A B C and D and the 1st battalion with companies I K and M, 3rd battalion of the 6th cavalry. They will travel via San Francisco.
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles commanding the army and Maj. Gen. H. O. Corbin adjutant general received commissions in accord with the military academy appropriation bill. The announcement came from Washington on June 11.
The insolvent banking and brokerage firm Seymour Johnson and Co. has filed a schedule in New York Supreme Court showing liabilities of 682,730 dollars, nominal assets of 798,195 dollars, and actual assets of 147,266 dollars. The filing outlines the firm’s financial position and impending proceedings.
Seattle June 9 Capt J B Coghlan commander of the Puget Sound naval station for over a year has been granted a six months leave on account of health reasons.
A Chicago Chronicle anecdote recalls Senators Benton and Greens as rivals. Greens, staying at the National Hotel, deflects churchgoing inquiries by claiming he wandered to an Episcopal church and, after humorous reflection, notes there was too much reading of the journal and too little debate.
A Baltimore American quip recalls a man seeking dating tips that backfired. A professional’s advice to woo a girl via her mother leads to a lawsuit for breach of promise after the mother sues her husband for divorce, highlighting a humorous but costly misunderstanding.
Marquette on Lake Superior offers healthful location scenery poet hotels and immunity from ay fever making a summer outing attractive for health rest and comfort. A copy of The Lake Superior Country describing Marquette and the copper country is available for four cents postage to Geo H Heafford Chicago IL.
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