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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
2
In the present century about 400 human lives have been lost in fruitless efforts to reach the North Pole. An estimated 125,000,000 dollars and 200 ships have also been lost in these unsuccessful searches.
A bomb created by Prof. Camphausen of Amsterdam is described as capable of producing fumes that render breathing impossible within a 100 yard radius, potentially accelerating benevolent assimilation. The report suggests rapid impact but provides no independent verification.
The census suggests the average marriage age in the United States has risen by roughly two weeks each year for several years. If that trend continues for long, octogenarians would be the only age group at marriageable age in the distant future.
Johanna the famous Barnum and Bailey trained gorilla died in Nuremberg Germany at age unknown from pneumonia. The animal was valued in the thousands and widely known for her performances and training.
Indian relics are now being produced in regular factories including one in a nearby Wisconsin county. The relic-makers use a secret process to impart an ancient appearance to bones, pots, arrowheads, and similar artifacts.
Otto Schulz claimed the Evanston Illinois pie eating championship record by consuming five percent pies in a single sitting while his opponent managed only three percent pies. Schulz reportedly restrained himself, a restraint noted as admirable given the opponent had to pay for the pies.
A conservation note explains that clam banks once productive four to five years ago are now nearly barren. The surge in demand has removed most natural seed clams, driving extinction risk up as stocks fail to replenish.
Alfred Harmsworth, owner of the Daily Mail and 30 other papers, is named a potential bidder for the London Times. At 34, he began as an office boy in the Tit-Bits building and has since built a fortune around 20 million dollars, driven by American-inspired methods.
Nearly 30 years ago Jonas Silverman, a farmer near Springfield, Ohio, was swindled of 1500 dollars on a train near Valparaiso Indiana. The three criminals fled. one died soon after. The other two, known as Tich, drifted to the Klondike and recently returned to the U.S. They found Silverman, repaid 1500 dollars and added 1000 dollars as interest on the coerced loan.
From the outbreak of the Boers war to the end of September actual British war expenditures reached 280 million dollars. An official estimate of remaining payments, based on the declaration that the war is over, adds 80 million dollars, totaling 360 million. This equals almost the South African gold mines’ gross output from discovery to war start, a span of 154 years.
A vast cave system was discovered in the Helvetia mine thirty miles south of Tucson Arizona. A water filled cavity appeared at first and exploration showed a corridor hundreds of feet wide in places and extending far beyond five hundred feet explored. The cavity contains copper lining and rich ore has been mined. A steady water flow is pumped for camp use and emergent operations.
The London Daily Express reports a syndicate of New York and Philadelphia capitalists led by Russell Say and Hetty Green plans a grand London hotel for 200 to 300 young women. The modern high rise would be electric lit and steam heated, aimed at housing unmarried female workers or students, prompting questions why Americans would travel abroad for such accommodation.
A 1900 sermon recounts Daniel’s trial under Darius. Daniel prays despite a 30 day ban, faces the lions with calm faith, and is saved by God. The speaker urges Christians to keep religion in politics, citing historic figures and urging steadfast virtue amid social scorn.
A brief note recalls James Russell Lowell mocking an editor’s error and misnaming a Greek king. The anecdote questions the accuracy of Penthon’s reference, noting readers later identify the name as Eudamidas in a quip about Sparta.
The record sturgeon weighed 526 pounds and was hauled from the North Sea. Fishermen celebrated the catch despite the ship’s $750 in damage caused by the beast, which spoiled the catch with its nuisance.
London reports the Transvaal situation improving as Lord Roberts may return soon with staff. Refugees to be sent to Johannesburg and 7,000 garrison at Bloemfontein planned. Boer activity continues with commando actions and railway attacks. British losses for October total 167 killed in action and 495 dead or missing. Daily Express warns of a longer campaign, while others dispute pessimism.
Vereen and Sacknok arrive in Harmony Grove to guard Gus Fellows a Black man accused of assaulting Miss Dora Hood. A mob of about 200 seeks lynching. Fellows was moved from Atlanta to Jefferson for trial under military escort. officials consider more troops as details remain unclear.
Official notices posted in Pittsburgh announce a new pension system for all Pennsylvania lines employees. Effective January 1, 1901, workers aged 70 or more may retire on half pay, and those with long service can retire at 65. The plan mirrors the Pennsylvania railroad program and has employee approval.
Washington November 3 The Navy Department orders Admiral Farquhar to commission the Ericsson Cushing and Dupont as part of the torpedo boat flotilla for the winter cruise. The Atlanta likely sails Sunday for South Africa replacing the Machias in Admiral Schley’s South Atlantic squadron. Manila arrived at Cavite Friday. Philadelphia and the Iowa arrived safely at San Pedro. Buchanan reinstated Jockey Buchanan of California was reinstated Friday by Judge Hamilton after a Harlem suspension for rough riding and will ride only for Isaey Schrieber.
An old advertisement touts Palmer’s Lotion with praise from A. E. Magoffin of Kansas claiming decades of use since 1886. It notes the product’s 1848 public introduction and urges druggists to stock it or enables free samples from Solon Palmer at 374 Pearl Street Newa. An Atchison youth nicknamed Lily is referenced in Mahione Globe.
A Chicago Daily News ad style line promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee and a notice that you cannot judge a horse by the harness.
Ex Mayor William L Strong of New York City died early Friday at his home 12 West Fifty seventh Street. He was born on a farm in Richland.
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