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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
2
A Philadelphia crusader counts the article word the usage in a local paper. He tallies 157 occurrences in 1628 words on the editorials and 73 in 707 words in the news column, highlighting the heavy use of the definite article in print.
M Finot notes that at century end French was spoken by the largest number of civilized people but now stands fourth. He lists English at 116 million, Russian at 85 million, German at 80 million, and French at 58 million.
A peculiar sect in Ontario, described as Zionists, holds hogs are possessed by devils and must be killed. Zionist farmers allegedly form groups to drive hogs to a single site and kill them, with no meat ever saved for consumption.
A Marquette Michigan mining company plans to establish a rat colony in its new shaft to clean up scraps and fragments from miners dinners underground. The move aims to create an underground scavenging system using rats as a cheap, efficient disposal method before workers start in the pit.
The editorial describes a Belgian law granting ballots by age and marital status. Men 21 to 25 paying $1 in yearly tax receive one vote. Married men over 25 get two votes. If married men own real estate or government bonds or savings producing $20 yearly, they receive three ballots.
The article states senators consumed 46 boxes of lemons monthly in summer, averaging 6 lemons per day per senator. It details ice usage of 120,685 pounds in one winter and 106 cases of lithia water plus 2,510 pounds of sugar for sweetening.
The Street Railway Review argues little danger of autos becoming dangerous and notes electric car design favors large passenger capacity and heavy storage batteries. It says heavier vehicles widen the gap between pavement wheels and rail runners, highlighting mounting disparities.
The statistics show smallpox is more prevalent January through June, with lower levels in the latter half. Measles decline in January then rise in May and June, fall August to October, then rise again November to December, continuing into January. Scarlet fever stays low January to July, rises August, remains high through December. Typhoid fever centers in autumn.
The article explains a street railway type in India that uses a single rail and a central line of two or three small wheels per car to support most of the load. Loads are arranged to balance sides, with a light wheel to prevent tipping.
Immigrants to the Hawaiian islands in 1899 numbered 27,442 with 21,571 men 5,077 women and 794 children. Of these 20,561 were under contract and 6,881 were not. Japanese accounted for 26,093 with 20,536 men 4,926 women and 631 children. Chinese 983 with 808 men 84 women and 91 children. Koreans 4 men. Portuguese 343 with 215 men 56 women and 72 children. Italians 19 with 8 men and 11 women.
In the Coblentz woods Germany whole villas have been found with ruins dating before Roman times. Graves of owners and families are nearby with oldest mounds diverging in shape. Early centuries show tombs around thirteen to eighteen meters square. A temple near the settlement is dedicated to Mercury.
Fishermen hauled from Sebastopol harbor a Crimean War shell fired by a British gun. When lifted from the water it exploded, killing one man and wounding several others. The incident highlights how dangerous unexploded shells remain after long periods.
Dr. Talmage denounces spiritualism as a dangerous relic of witchcraft and a “religion of ghosts.” He retells Saul seeking the Endor medium, condemns séances, necromancy, and mindless credulity, and warns that spiritualism exploits grief, leads to immorality, and clashes with biblical authority.
The report summarizes daily actions in Washington from February 20 to February 24 1899. It notes the credentials of Thomas Bard as California senator, printing of a Paris exposition year book, debates over the Philippine question Hawaiian government bill and the Porto Rican tariff bill, and multiple pension bills. It also covers Senate actions on Alaska and Minnesota projects, Quay seating disputes, and Biden related procedural changes. The House debated tariff measures and began early sessions to handle Porto Rican timing with several notable speeches.
In Louisville on February 26, J. C. W. Beckham sues W. S. Taylor in circuit court seeking an injunction. The action, moved from Georgetown, follows a consolidation pact for all suits over Kentucky’s governorship. Judge Field will hear the consolidated cases. Beckham and others filed answers and counterclaims alleging the offices of governor lieutenant governor and adjutant general have been usurped.
London Ont February 24 London s finest business block the Masonic temple was destroyed by fire The total loss will reach 250000 with about 100000 insured
Chattanooga Tenn Feb 25 Rev W H Harper a prominent divine who led the Wheel Circuit at Shelbyville Tenn has been dismissed by the presiding elder on the charge of sending his wife away and then living with a young lady at that place.
In Findlay Ohio on February 26 Friday David Walters vanished while skating on the Blanchard river. His waf fler was found on the ice, making drowning the probable fate.
An advertisement urges readers to care for their health with Hood's Sarsaparilla. A testimonial from C A Hoffman of 580 Broadway Long Island City New York claims two bottles cured headaches improved appetite and blood condition boosting vitality and energy.
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