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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
2
Ignorance of the law is no excuse even for a lawyer. A collection of quips on politics, industry, society, and technology. Comments touch race, trusts, fashion, sports, and early wireless telegraphy as a future boon for the downtrodden.
Vital statistics indicate a baby born in 1903 now has nearly three times the chance of living as in 1853. The message urges readers that now is the time to plan for birth, reflecting improved survival prospects across generations.
The remark suggests the Czarina bears major responsibility for reforms in Baglin. If the cast is accurate, it is hoped the lady continues engaging with him to influence policy and future actions.
The passage argues that workers vary in methods but achieve good results, and employers should value labor by outcomes. It cautions against both excessive bossing and neglecting supervision, urging balanced oversight and recognition of individual effort.
A Prague scientist trails a U S inventor in developing a bacterial lamp as a light source. The remark questions why nature alone can emit light without heat, unlike human designs.
The article traces Black powder origins in China and Arabic transmission to Baghdad, its early military use by Genghis Khan, and then shifts to modern topics on insurance against appendicitis, including cost structures in England. It also notes Columbia University students earning money, a mathematical ancestry joke, and ends with a reflection on family lineage.
Florida resorts spark a sensational sea story about an eighteen foot man eating shark caught near Palm Beach. The beast reportedly carries a sword shaped fin, leopard like spots, and a stomach that holds a smaller shark a large porpoise and an ostrich head. Palm Beach ostrich farms debate its origin from African waters.
A British Cotton Growing Association seeks to expand cultivation in colonies across West Africa, Nyasaland, Rhodesia, and Egypt to reduce American dependency. Experts from Lincoln Agricultural Institute assist experiments in multiple regions, with efforts also in Sudan under Egyptian policy. Despite global activity, U S cotton maintains a virtual price-supporting monopoly as demand rises.
Lieutenant Peary has concluded his search for the North Pole after four years away. He vows no further attempts, despite his belief that reaching the Pole may be increasingly difficult. He notes harsher northern harbors and expanding Arctic ice, aligning with talks of a new ice age and a cooling northern temperate zone.
Washington reports that John C Allgood colored rural free delivery carrier near Wal Mart in Gallatin Tennessee was halted by armed masked men who warned him and a colored substitute not to continue service under death threat Postmaster General Payne suspended route pending full investigation and possible drastic action The case echoes the Indianola incident with civil service rules determining the appointment of the carrier and possible route abolition or deployment of troops for protection.
Herbert Booth, son of General Booth, arrives in New York proposing a theater driven by Christian actors. He denies joining Dowieism and outlines the Scientific Evangelization Society to broadcast illustrated Bible dramas for the unreached masses. He aims to use eye focused evangelism to extend the Salvation Army legacy.
D C Stuteville a farmer near Rockport killed a lion in his barn Tuesday night after two dogs attacked the beast. He found horses terrified and the lion in a corner, then fired both barrels killing it. the animal likely escaped from a menagerie.
Miss Knox testified before a legislative investigation committee that the Topeka asylum used a water cure on refractory patients. She described attendants applying a sheet, restraining the patient, and Miss Houston pouring water into the face until obedience was secured.
Nora Reynolds sixteen year old adopted daughter of teacher Wenlock Reynolds of Washington Indiana wandered from home in a somnambulistic state night clothes. Hundreds searched fields and woods before she was found unconscious near a barn three miles from home covered in mud and frost. She survived a pond plunge and described waking in water near Jesse Pillings farm before reaching Summers barn. She remains in precarious but improving condition.
In Denver an interview with U S Senate sergeant at arms Daniel M Ransdell reports that an extra congressional session will be summoned around November 9. Ransdell cites President Roosevelt issuing orders via Secretary Loeb to prepare for Senators' immediate return after election day and notes likely action on the Cuban reciprocity treaty and Philippine tariff reduction once Cuban business is settled.
The Lebaudy airship built for the Lebaudy brothers completed a smooth 37 kilometer loop from St Martin under Pilot Juhhmes and Engineer Rey. It passed over several suburbs including Nantes circling the Cathedral spire before returning to base, covering the course in one hour thirty six minutes, beating Santos Dumont's Deutsch prize pace.
Lt Baron von Loewe of the Fifth Uhlans was sentenced to eighteen months in prison at Duesseldorf for perjury in a slander suit over Frau Eck, wife of a noted engineer. Frau Eck testified they had no improper relations and died by poison after arrest.
Ottawa Ont special reports a Sunday fire of incendiary origin destroying hundreds of houses and millions of feet of lumber. John White, recently released from prison for arson, was captured near the origin. Losses run to about 500000 with 500 to 600 families homeless and about 2000 people affected. The blaze strained water mains and threatened a cliff edge near Margaret and Preston streets as firefighters battled through a southwest wind.
A Thursday morning blaze in Thompson's general store in Sulphur Springs, ten miles from Newcastle Ind, caused about 15000 dollars in damage. The fire, aided by a northwest wind, threatened the town before a bucket brigade and about a thousand farmers saved nearby buildings.
New York special reports Daniel J. Sully smiling and declining to deny his sensational cotton raid netted between 5.5 and 6 million dollars for him and backers. Wall Street has speculated on the identity of those behind the bull movement as it, too, credits Sully with a record gain and questions who shared the profits.
Danville Illinois special reports Calvin Daniels and William Ferguson two husky men from Chicago waylaid Victor Vandeveir a saloon keeper. They beat and choked him as he walked home with about 300 dollars on him. Vandeveir resisted fled and fired fatally wounding Ferguson in the breast and Daniels in the head.
Lorain Ohio special report states Lorain County Commissioners post a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the murderer of Agatha Reichlin who was found dead in her bed early May 1. The Knights of Columbus is also expected to add a $4,000 reward.
Three men bathing 300 feet from shore were attacked and killed by sharks near Coatzacoalcos Mexico. Witnesses on shore could not help, and the tragedy occurred in sight of spectators.
A lamp left burning in curtains ignited bed clothes and night robes, killing Mrs. Alfred Long and her daughter Fanny, 5, in Palmer Hospital. Their 3-year-old son Clarence survived serious burns and may recover. Mrs. Long died at 8:30 a.m. and Fanny at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Curtis Jett accused of killing J B Marcum was captured in Jackson County and brought to Winchester for jail. Sheriff McChord led a midnight posse by canoe and on foot to Jett's mother's house two miles from Jackson Ferry. Jett surrendered peacefully, handed his pistol to his mother, and asked for trial in Breathitt county. He remained reticent on the Marcum killing and testified little about the incident.
Washington reports that August W. Machen has been granted an indefinite leave of absence as superintendent of the free delivery service. Bristow seeks full control of the division’s administration amid an expanding investigation. Many expect Machen will not be reinstated. Beavers resigned from salaries and allowances. Tyner, in charge of the fraud order division, was dismissed after a raid revealed a rifled safe.
Washington special Postmaster General Payne announced that Bristow will broaden the inquiry to overhaul most large post offices nationwide. The focus includes Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore San Francisco and other offices with yearly receipts aggregating $500000.
Captain Pershing's column defeats Moros in Taraca country on Mindanao's east shore of Lake Lanao. Americans seize ten forts, kill 115 Moros, wound 13, capture 60. Sultan among prisoners. Two Americans killed and seven wounded.
Washington special notes Miss Alice Roosevelt in spring outfits and conspicuous gowns as she resumes carrying her toy cane to teas and outings, making a noticeable impression in social circles.
Wages states he was unconscious for nearly three hours yesterday afternoon after a fall caused by being asleep. Wiggs confirms the incident and asks how the fall happened. Wages replies he fell while asleep.
A rural editor quips that if all his subscribers paid up he could live off farm produce for the rest of his life, highlighting the humor in overdue payments and the value of readers' subscriptions in a lighthearted Baltimore Herald tone.
Mrs. M O Garrett of Brazils Ark narrowly escaped death from a cerebral spinal illness after doctors gave up. Six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills revived her, her husband and friends rejoicing as she resumes daily work and reports full recovery.
A Kansas senator William A. Peffer told Reed he had a headache and might need a doctor. Reed quipped that he should see a wheelwright instead. The remark appears in the New York Times.
A short product notice promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to ease tight shoes and treat corns bunions swollen and sweating feet. It lists price 25c and says samples sent free by Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY. A brief box quote from the New York Evening Sun remarks on a homely subject with a photographer's flattery note.
An old ad touts Stoves called The Klean and Kool Kitchen Kind promising cleanliness and cool operation. It claims economical price and readiness, suggests buying at stove stores, and closes with a proverb about patience protecting against provocation and wisdom coming after one’s own pattern.
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