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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
2
A broad midwestern to international climpse lists various topics from consuls appointed in Constantinople to the British desire for Japanese rail sleepers, with references to a New York poet, Tokyo Women’s University funding, and European royal yachts. It covers agriculture, industry, transport and social customs, noting English and German strikes, American livestock, and colonial reports.
Advices from Puerto Principe report Senor Bartolome Masso elected vice president of the Cuban republic. General Maximo Gomez named minister of war and Calixto Garcia appointed major general. Gomez remains army commander in chief. бо
In Indianapolis Sept 23 the drive to free Preacher Hinshaw received a setback as Noah Baney’s brother-in-law exposes how a supposed confession was planted to gain favor with prison officials. Short a retired convict allegedly coached Baney to describe Hinshaw’s role and the crime. Baney fled but was recaptured. Short says Baney was to receive 2000 dollars while he would get 500. Baney reportedly got nothing and Short only 95.
Galena Kansas reports a midnight mob burned the notorious Staffleback house where murders and diabolical crimes were alleged. After the blaze, the mob left and watched as the building collapsed. No fire alarm was raised until near destruction and the fire department made no real effort to fight the flames. The search for the Staffleback victims continues.
Yellow fever reports show a slight rise in new Mobile cases for the 24 hours to noon Wednesday with no deaths, five discharges, and all patients improving. Biloxi records one death and five new cases including Dr. J W Wright and Mrs J W Sweetman. New Orleans mayor requests police chief Gastor's resignation.
At Milwaubeer on September 23 Joe Patchen easily defeated Star Pointer in two wins of a best three heats at the fairgrounds finishing with the $3,000 purse as Pointer set a state record 2.08% in the first heat while Patchen showed steadier speed in subsequent heats. A fly wheel accident at the Providence Rubber Shoe Co factory killed two women and injured several others on September 28.
The gunboat Wheeling joins naval experiments with torpedoes and stores for Concord while Yorktown and Philadelphia prepare for homeward voyages. Treasury records show August imports of wool at 3 pounds per port, with total imports 2,744,406 pounds. The Ordnance Bureau reports trials of Obrey attached torpedo scope, improving aiming accuracy and restoring the weapon after deflection.
Three men died and ten were injured when a boiler exploded near Livermore. Names of two victims were Livermore and Goodwin or Haney Salee. other victim names could not be learned due to distance from Owensboro. The accident caused great excitement in the surrounding neighborhood.
Williamsesburg reports A Gat liff President of Procter Coal company asked County Judge Rose to appoint deputies to guard mines. Most miners are willing to work, and the company intends to shield workers from strikers who might block access.
From Russian sources United States Consul in Zurich reports a traffic arrangement between German and Russian state railways allowing Russian coal oil to compete with American coal in German markets. Once in force shipments will move directly from Caspian Sea and Volga ports to major German cities with reduced frontier transfers.
Civil authorities in Hasel Ten District of Titicon, Pennsylvania, plan gradual troop withdrawal begun Friday as weather and rail car shortages delay movements. Twelfth regiment broke camp, Thirteenth to be shipped home, with Eighth and Fourth following. Ninth to remain longest. Artillery battery to return Saturday, cavalry to stay a few more days. Philadelphia City troop may depart next week if conditions hold.
Mondy Ind September 24 James Lynch an infirmary inmate claims birth in 1779 He stumbled six weeks ago breaking both bones in his right arm above the elbow with no pain since Doctors say the bones will not knit He lived in New Corner over 40 years and went to the infirmary after the death of his known descendants.
W F Karron imprisoned in county jail for embezzlement inherits a quarter of a million. His uncle James Karron, Montana mining operator, died in Austin Iowa leaving 500000 dollars to be split between W F Karron and Linne Karron a Sioux City barber. National Spiritualist Association met in Nashville. Cora L V Richmond presided. L V Moulton spoke. Hawaii's ex queen travels east to oppose annexation when Congress reconvenes.
Bristol Tenn September 25 The supreme court affirmed the lower court ruling in the Will Mays case sentencing him to be hanged for the August assassination of G D Masengill a Bluff City prominent citizen. The execution is set for November 17 and will be the county's first legal hanging despite many prior homicides.
The California vintage lags usual timing but promises to exceed any since 1892 and 1893 for dry wine. Estimated total production ranges from 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 gallons. Prices are expected to stay low due to competition among large corporations.
Victoria British Columbia September 25 The steamer Princesse Louise returned from Wrangel to port. The Dominion Government survey party began from Glenora to survey the route to Testin Lake and other surveyors have started up the river. Both parties finished work before bad weather, and early spring will likely see work begin on this highway to Yukon.
Health officials report bubonic plague active and spreading from hamlet to hamlet in a broad area. The text notes that withdrawing medical officers for frontier duty risks far greater consequences than frontier events. Ottawa plans a $10 million loan with $5 million for Crow’s Nest Pass railway and canal deepening.
In Streator Illinois on September 25 the strike coal miners met to decide on accepting or rejecting the Columbus scale. The vote was to demand the Springfield convention scale of 48 cents per gross weight. Operators have refused and the Illinois district may strike all winter. The citizens relief committee says it cannot provide further aid.
Maj. Moses Handy the U S special commissioner says the 1900 exposition will require more space and a higher quality exhibit than previous world's fairs. He cites cooperation from leaders like Depew, Thompson, and Pullman, and praises the French classification prioritizing education and art. He plans to consult American educators to showcase dominant U S educational and artistic efforts.
Reports indicate some units will be off for the week while others return to duty. Gen Gobin and staff toured Audenried with a Ninth Regiment dress parade. Fourth Regiment to be withdrawn Tuesday from Diff ton. Labor leaders attended a Freeland miners meeting behind closed doors. A raid damaged Squire Robinson’s Audenried office and Gomer Jones’s home. no arrest warrant issued.
The body of Edward Hill of Buffalo New York was recovered from the Chicago river on Sunday. No marks of violence were found. It is believed he fell from a dock or tumbled from a Buffalo boat entering the river. Hill belonged to a wealthy Buffalo family.
Bancor Me Sept 27 a strong earthquake shock was clearly felt shortly after 1 PM. Old Town Winterport Searsport Liberty Burnham Rockland and several other points reported the tremor. No damage was reported. The quake lasted ten to fifteen seconds.
A dispatch from St. Jean des Chollons reports the Hamburg American steamer Arabia outward bound from Montreal to Hamburg grounded at Cape La Roche and taking on water rapidly. Quebec has sent assistance as the spot is dangerous.
Toronto Sept 27 Lieut Col Daw son a well known Canadian military figure dropped dead Sunday evening while at dinner. He was about 50 years old.
In a Detroit Free Press piece, several men at a store trade tall tales for a prize mix, a druggist judge awards the Major the win after his dog story reveals a five-dollar bill claim, and the crowd largely accepts the verdict.
In a Pick-Me-Up excerpt a household scene unfolds as a wife asks her husband for a shopping list of tools and supplies. She plans to overhaul her bike while anxious chatter about repairs, cleaning, and odd items fills the room. The banter reveals a calm domestic routine masked as a minor crisis.
The Baltimore and Ohio issues The Book of The Real Blue monthly under Col Martin, Manager of Passenger Traffic. The magazine sized pamphlet features half tone illustrations and engaging reading matter aimed at attracting passenger attention and fostering a sense of loyalty to The Royal Blue service.
A summer photographer recalls his vacation experience with jokes about girls and misquoted remarks. The Philadelphia North American notes his wit, saying he ended up with a lot of negatives from the trip.
A historical product claim describes a distressed mental state arising from digestive woes. It asserts the blues and related ailments are caused by dyspepsia and that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can vanish these symptoms while also curing biliousness constipation chills fever kidney complaints and nervousness.
A fragment from Typographical Journal notes remarks on feminine intellect and a tongue in cheek exchange about belonging to the 400. The dialogue hints at social distinctions and class awareness in a playful, satirical tone.
Star plug is praised for its desirable qualities as a tobacco product with constant use noted. The description emphasizes full, steady performance and favorable characteristics attributed to Star plug in its era.
An OCR fragment presents a jumble of quips about relief from illness and debt memory. Mentions Laxative Bromp tablets and Piso's Cure for Consumption with testimonials from S F Hardy of Baltimore and a Washington Democrat reference.
An early 20th century Washington Democrat advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally at a price of 75 cents. The citation also criticizes boys toy tool chests as unsuitable for any use.
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