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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
2
Arizona's oldest white resident Charles L. Poston, who faced Apaches in 1854 and has long lived in the territory, has just been voted a pension by the Arizona Legislature.
Randolph County Missouri obituary note reveals Col. John P. Cameron left $20,000 in property and a strange clause: no wife or children, but anyone who proves a claim to the estate will receive $25 upon establishment of that fact.
Portland, Oregon ranks among the healthiest cities globally with a 1893 death rate of 13 per 1000. By 1898 it dropped to 8.66 thanks mainly to Bull Run river water, funded at about 4 million dollars. Denver logs 9.48, Los Angeles 13.16, and San Francisco 20 per 1000.
The text notes that annual coal mining in the United States is worth more than three times the value of gold mined domestically. It states anthracite alone exceeds the combined value of gold from the country Canada and Alaska, which last year totaled over $50,000,000.
A West Indies fishing practice uses a ring and line attached to a sucker fish tail. The fish is dumbbell launched overboard and promptly spots a turtle. It attaches itself to the turtle, and the fisherman hauls in both turtle and fish.
The father of the late Col. Stotzenburg, killed at the head of the Nebraska regiment in the Philippines, writes to the War Department that his son died as a soldier would choose and that the republic has many such sons to work and die for its glory and honor.
A flower found on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec grows on a small tree and releases a perfume only at noon. It is white in the morning, red at noon, and blue in the evening. The striking color shift could make it a national flower if it grew densely in the United States.
Prof Nothage of Vienna reports that at least eighty percent of appendicitis cases run a simple course and recover with medical treatment. He advises opiates but no purgatives and says there is no cause for alarm if the bowels do not move for six to eight days.
Within the past 95 years Belgium’s population rose from 3,000,000 to 6,000,000. Major cities show larger gains: Antwerp up from 53,000 to 257,000, a 383 percent rise. Liege 46,000 to 160,000. Ghent 55,000 to 155,000. Brussels 66,000 to 187,000.
In Dubuque Iowa circuit court Judge Shiras rules under federal bankruptcy law that noninsent third parties may retain their securities. The decision states that when property has passed to the mortgagee before bankruptcy proceedings begin, the mortgagee cannot be forced to surrender possession.
Secretary Hay outlines a proposed railroad crossing the Holy Land with a capital of 50 million dollars. Shares will reportedly wait to be issued until the line reaches Nazareth. The route runs from Haifa, 75 miles south of Beirut, to Damascus, 142 miles away, with plans to extend from Damascus to Baghdad and the Persian Gulf.
Kine HUmBeERt of Italy is a vegetarian who lives entirely on vegetables and fruits. Doctors forbid coffee and his beverages are Bordeaux wine and water. The king feels best with bread potatoes and oranges and his favorite fruit is peaches. The queen tries vegetarianism but abandons it for a generous diet.
At a railroad station a box bound for a Hamburg museum was opened after the way bill was lost. Inside was the mummified Peruvian woman and two prehistoric skulls. The coroner insists on inquests for both mummy and skulls unless museum officials remove them.
A Montgomery county citizen lent a widow money with notes as security. After they married and she died, Gosnell sued to recover from her estate but the court held the common law rule stands. Indiana Supreme Court affirmed that marriage did not abrogate the debt under statute.
The Navy Department announced Admiral George Dewey will be allowed to return to the United States at once after Manila. Secretary Long indicated Dewey may proceed homeward, with the Olympia likely to sail to New York via the Suez route in about 55 days. The notice also stated Dewey could attend the national celebration in New York on July 4.
A large explosion at the smokeless powder plant in Alle Krxe's Mills C May 13 at 6 30 am demolished glazing mills near the river road. Two nearby workers escaped injury, others report extensive damage to surrounding buildings. The cause is attributed to a fire in an old frame glazing mill containing two barrels of smokeless dew. Loss estimated at 2500 with replacements planned within two days.
In Utica New York at 2 35 Saturday morning New York Central train 33 the Southwestern limited was struck by Pan American express 31 in a yard. An express car and the Wagner company locomotive were destroyed. Fire was put out by the local department. Harry Neat of Buffalo assistant superintendent Wagner Company was badly hurt and may die. No others hurt.
The department is disposed to let him govern himself largely by his own convenience and wish. It is understood, however, that Adm. Dewey will elect to return to New York. Signed by Joan D. Lona, Secretary, and Hon. Robert A. Van Wyck, Mayor of New York.
Washington May 13 Admiral Watson will sail as a passenger on a Pacific mail steamship from San Francisco next Tuesday and cannot reach Manila before mid June. Orders name A S Barker to command the Asiatic squadron after Dewey's departure until Watson relieves him. Barker heads the battleship Oregon and ranks second only to Dewey in seniority. He has served as assistant chief of the bureau of navigation.
George H. Hayden, former state bank examiner, was found guilty of misconduct in office by a jury in Judge Burke's court Friday afternoon. Judge Burke withheld sentence.
Springfield May 18 Col John O Lord chief clerk of the state bureau of labor statistics has accepted the appointment of chief of the division of population of the census and will move to Washington to assume duties.
May 13 in Curiaco a cablegram from Admiral Dewey notes his health is not fully restored despite medical assurances, prompting a likely return via the Suez Canal rather than the Pacific coast route. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association thanked him but said rest and quiet prevent acceptance of the invitation.
In New Haven on May 13 Judge Robinson of the supreme court instructed a jury to award ten dollars daily for the death of laborer Antonio Petrillo who was killed by a New York New Haven Hartford train.
May 13 Washmeton report that the American Society of Mechanical Engineers will meet in Cincinnati next year. The council referred the choice of meeting place and council members state Cincinnati has been decided upon.
A threatened strike by New York bricklayers is led by a 7,000 member union demanding 55 cents an hour instead of 50. The move follows disputes over wages and working conditions.
Dispatch from Manila dated May 14 reports heavy fire as US forces in two tinclad craft and a launch under Captain Grant engage insurgents three miles above the nide river. A Utah battery sergeant was killed and another man wounded after a half hour of rapid fire kil ling about 20 natives and scattering others before the enemy fled. Washington confirms General Otis noting gains with slight losses as Lawton’s force advances toward Balinag and San Miguel, while Aguinaldo proposes a peace conference with US representatives in Manila.
General Otis signals no objection to talks with the Philippine commission appointed by President McKinley. The message indicates readiness for negotiation while confirming conditions for any parley. The exchange underscores a possible shift toward diplomacy amid ongoing hostilities.
Manila May 15. Admiral Dewey will depart as soon as his duties and fleet management are arranged for their successor. Olympia sails slowly via Mediterranean ports for rest and a white repaint at Hong Kong before coaling and provisioning for the voyage. Reyes brings word of Agui naldo seeking talks with American commissioners. Otis says armed commissioners may enter American lines. Aguinaldo orders foreigners to leave insurgent territory within 48 hours as fighting continues near San Fernando.
At Hancock's Mill six miles north of Mount Vernon Georgia a fatal clash occurred between John Letter and James Morris with George McLeod. Letter was killed and McLeod mortally wounded while Tom Yewmans was dangerously shot in the neck. Morris escaped uninjured. Letter was mill manager and McLeod a county family member, cousin to Morris who fired the fatal shot.
Toropo May 15 The steamer State of New York has just arrived and Harvey Scribner a prominent attorney of this city was with Cleveland at five o'clock p m Sunday and says he was well at that time.
May 15 report from Singto x notes Vice Press Hobart improving daily. He descended stairs and ended luncheon with family and Trophy Cannon destined for Fort Thomas. Also on May 15 Senator For captured two trophy cannons from the roads at Santiago to be sent to Ft Thomas, Kentucky.
In Georgetown Colorado on May 15 Mrs Jane Fish was acquitted of murdering her husband Gaylord Fish by chloroforming him in his sleep. The Woodmen of the World had charged the crime and Mrs Fish had sought to collect life insurance from the order.
May 15 reports Indianapolis Mayor Taggart identified a body recovered from the wreck of the Paul Jones as his daughter. The remains will be brought to Indianapolis Monday morning.
A telegram received by Mrs Grover Cleveland from Sandusky Ohio says Mr Cleveland is all right and did not die as earlier reported, easing public concern in May.
The Nickel Plate Road demonstrates success with three peerless express trains per direction daily between Chicago New York and Boston. Modern first class day coaches elegant vestibuled sleeping cars and unexcelled dining cars are provided. Uniformed porters serve in day coaches to assist passengers traveling comfortable economical and safely on the route via Nickel Plate Road.
A compilation of short quotes from Washington Iowa Democrat and L A W Bulletin. Notable lines joke about following conscience being foolish and pride in punctuality. Observations on natural body traits and strength being unrelated to size.
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