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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
16
Rumors surge that the court of inquiry will likely rule a mine caused the Maine explosion prompting possible U S action. Officials debate scorched Havana attack and blockade while divers continue limited work amid Spain’s inquiry.
Fragmentary passage describes ex-King Milan named general in chief of the Servian army and royal scandal involving King Alexander’s mother ex-Queen Natalie. It notes dress and festivity excesses provoking Belgrade society, the king’s removal, and Natalie kept from the cap, while the spendthrift husband faced backlash.
The article states the regular Chinese army numbers 323000 men and cites a national force of 650000, funded at about one dollar per month. It notes lavish provisions by the empire but that soldiers must feed themselves, with cavalry receiving eight dollars monthly and must replace lost horses at government expense if killed or missing.
A Vizcaya-based midshipman named San Farragut, related to the famed American Admiral Farragut, proudly announces his commander's presence. He traces his lineage to an American grandfather linked to Admiral Farragut, with his Spanish blood coming from his mother.
The report notes Confederate actions destroying or capturing 80 ships and eight flag vessels, with 2,772,468 men withdrawn from industry for the Civil War. Union crates list over 600,000 enlistments. War Department spending rises from 1863 figures of 394 million to 599 million, then 690 million, reaching 1,031 million in 1865.
Discussion notes on pronouncing aya with Captain Eujate's name as yoo-lah-tay and the ship Ith-kye-ah. Syllable patterns described with emphasis on rhymes and vowel sounds.
The Salisbury ministry plans a bill to create local governing boards to oversee taxes expenditures and poor relief. These councils will be elected by the people and take over matters not under court jurisdiction, following decades of political upheaval.
The United States will add two artillery regiments, boosting five regiments now in service from 292 officers and 3,800 men to a roughly 40 percent larger artillery branch. The expansion supports a surge in coast defense batteries that must be manned as they are increased.
German analysis claims apples hold higher phosphorus benefits than other produce for renewing essential brain and spinal cord nerves. Nordic lore sees apples aiding the aged to restore mental and physical vigor. A modern maxim urges eating an apple before bed to please the doctor.
A Russian prince spends $6,000 to hear Rigoletto on demand in St. Petersburg. Life sized puppets act the roles, machinery regulates movements, and singing comes from a phonograph. Iconographic likenesses of principal European artists are used, and the prince independently adjusts his wardrobe as the performance runs automatically.
The Epworth League of First Methodist Church in New Brunswick forms an enrollment committee to place mothers on a cradle list. A side room with cradles will be staffed by volunteer nurses so mothers can attend services. The plan may become a permanent fixture.
The Alfonso XIII of the Spanish line reached Havana with 1,500 soldiers aboard on Sunday. Rockets and batteries fired for an hour while bells rang and eagles reportedly sang over the waterfront scene.
Washington reports detail Brazil and Britain selling warships, including Amazonas, Deodoro, and Floriana, with a focus on coast defense. Concurrently the House and Senate discuss diplomacy funds, Maine relief, and two additional artillery regiments amid cabinet briefings and naval ammo replenishment plans.
Six men believed to be tramps died from carbon monoxide in a fire set during a Thursday night incident at Fr. Worm Texas. Simultaneously, two others were found in a dying state Friday morning but were revived by physicians.
Constantinople March 5 Rouck Bey the newly appointed minister to the United began his journey to assume his post in the capital.
Aleaston South Carolina March 7 The Underwriter towing the Merritt Co s Derrick Chief reached Charleston harbor after a 24 hour gale that washed coal overboard and damaged the tow. Captain Wiley expected to finish repairs and depart for Havana by noon. Also reports of Navy enlistment, a derelict ship abandoned at sea, and mine disaster deaths in Prussia.
The schooner Speedwell under Captain Collier was struck by a squall near Marquesas, sinking with nine dead including Captain Collier’s children George Tom and Wilbur and the Nichols family. Survivors, four men and a passenger, clung to rigging for hours, then were picked up by a sloop and brought to Kry West at about 4 p.m.
The Gwyn and Talbot, newly built torpedo boats by Merreshoffs, passed official speed trials in Narragansett Bay. Gwyn averaged 20.9 knots and Talbot 21.1 knots, with officials led by Capt. Rogers and engineers Roelker and Hanscom expressing strong satisfaction with both boats.
Staunton Virginia March 4 Judge John Newton Hendren former Confederate States treasurer lies dying of kidney disease at his suburban home. His death is momentarily expected. Llendren belonged to a prominent Virginia family and was allied by marriage to the late jurist John L Baldwin.
At about 4 PM a large steam dry kiln at Central Coal and Coke saw mill collapsed injuring several workers, with two believed to be fatally hurt. Rescue teams aided the injured as authorities investigated the cause.
News from Brown's Park reports W. S. Hoy a noted stock grower killed by outlaws. A gang member named Bennett has been captured and the others are surrounded in the mountains with slim chance of escape. A lynching possible. Also Gen Wes Merritt returns to New York from southern fortifications tour and may head to Key West within a week.
The Brown City Banner editor toured a model seven acre garden in Edmonton owned by Donald Ross. Ross said he clears 800 to 1000 dollars yearly selling roots vegetables seeds and plants. He grows giant beets onions turnips and cabbages with large yields and prices listed. Canadian Government agents promote settlement on fertile lands in Western Canada near the gold belt.
A fragmentary note from N Y Weekly captures stage manager Mr Heavy urging to take Alonzo’s role in a play. He doubts his fit and asks if he can please the audience in that part, fearing the audience’s reaction if he dies in the first act.
An article praising hypnotism in American hospitals cites subjects who supposedly enter trance at a glance. It also endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for kidney troubles and other ailments including malaria bilious dyspepsia rheumatic and nervous diseases.
In a humor caption from Hum oristiche Blaetter a nephew laments debts while the uncle reveals he has his own ready-made debts to hand over. The exchange lands as light satire on financial strain and mock resolve.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulating drink that resembles coffee but nourishes and calms. It claims grain based beverage suits nervous persons, youths, and children and promises sound sleep after consumption. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
A collage of fake medical claims and slogans touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer St Jacobs Oil and Sufecure. It includes trial bottle offers cures for fits neuralgia burns and rupture with promotional lines from the Washington Democrat Chicago Daily News and Chicago Record. The fragment cites addresses in Philadelphia Mt Vernon New York and vague medical assurances mimicking a 19th early 20th century pamphlet.
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