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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
4
The current conflict is described as a war declared in behalf of humanity. William E. Gladstone’s death evokes worldwide mourning, highlighting his enduring influence. The Hispano American War is teaching Americans geography more effectively than formal schooling across the nation.
In this issue B. W. Steere summarizes practical advice on trimming shade trees. Benjamin Steere, a long time nurseryman, is cited as a trusted authority and guidance is offered on caring for street trees to benefit urban landscapes.
The public feels a mix of awe and restraint as war looms. Many have not seen combat yet crave news. any firing upon the flag is viewed as a direct attack on freedom and the nation’s protection.
A dramatic scene at Camp Black on Long Island saw the Thirteenth New York National Guard face disbandment and choose to serve where placed, amid jeers and tomatoes from fellow soldiers. The writer celebrates discipline, patriotism, and new reforms, then notes moves toward direct election of senators and a railroads funded battleship gesture.
A Point Barrow school near the North Pole draws native Innuits to learn English and reading, with rapid progress noted. Dr. Sheldon Jackson suggests reindeer herds to preserve the Innuit race, noting their intelligence and potential for civilization versus past displacement by whites.
The article surveys British exploits near the Nile and a pivotal Khartum descent, notes prizefighting decays and calls to suppress brutal contests. It weighs Russo Japanese Korea protocol, praises Korea’s development, and predicts three world powers England United States Russia will coexist in Asia with friendly consent.
A new bicycle rest designed for army riders promises quick, steadied stops without dismounting. The device attaches to the crank axle, weighs one pound, and allows a rider to load and fire a rifle or savor scenery while remaining seated. It also prevents the wheel from tipping when unused.
Congress grants bronze medals to ordinary seamen who fought at Manila alongside officers. The speaker praises the medal as priceless, worth more than European noble crests, and notes families will preserve it for descendants of Dewey’s men.
By order of the War Department volunteers will be accepted as soon as their organization is complete in any state and sent to the designated rendezvous without waiting for other regiments. The Senate committee on naval affairs is to obtain information on establishing coaling stations in foreign waters for our naval vessels.
A woman writer urges patriotic women to replace men like clerks and telegraph operators who enlist, promising to run desks while they serve and hand them back on return. She cites Civil War openings for women and argues for similar today. A cable says James Gordon Bennett’s yacht was chased by a Spaniard on a Mediterranean cruise.
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