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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
2
A petrified giant tree lies broken at a northwestern Nevada defile with an alleged length of 666 feet. The Duke of Westminster, whose horse Flying Fox won him 50 000 dollars, donates the sum to the Royal Alexandria Hospital Rhyl where he serves as president.
An Engiisman recently returned from the west coast of Africa claims he saw a village swimming toward the steamer. He notes the crowd wore renovated second-hand stovepipe hats, wrapped in white tissue paper for shipment, which gave a striking glare as they swam.
The text notes senses do not sleep simultaneously but fade in sequence. Vision first dulls, followed by taste, then smell, hearing, and touch. It adds touch is lightly awakened and most easily aroused.
A tele fravic wire bridge over the Jhelum at Khaluwia Punjab replaces a flood swept span. A parallel bridge was built on Nokora river for milky purposes. The text also cites human bones and arteries, noting the arkabic fish and related body details. It concludes with a figure 4.02.
Tunis inventor unveils a search device tested at 1 4 feet near Cherbourg aimed at locating the hull of the Alabama sunk by the Kearsarge. He plans to use the apparatus for automobilism and road contests nationwide, with demonstrations and pleasure runs.
An article touts air warp incineration as a new disposal method claiming rapid reduction of a body weighing millions to a few pounds of ash and lime. It notes a retort remaining usable after combustion with services lasting under an hour. Also mentions Westy J Minton of Baton Rouge recounting the old One Por's Cabin site in Jeunvenes Parish Louisiana and references the character Lesroe the villain based on an old Scotchman named McAlpin.
Reports from Chicago physicians allege that reducing tobacco in the Iowa State Penitentiary has left convicts sullen and resistant to labor. They argue moderate tobacco use aids discipline and calms prisoners as it does soldiers, urging reconsideration of the policy.
President Por Fixio Diaz marked twenty years in office, credited with restoring order after brigandage and revolution. He maintains supremacy with military backing, while his administration is described as wise and fruitful. Separate novelty claim notes an English chemist’s heat invention melting platinum and carbon at about 4000 degrees using kerosene oil and steam.
Dr. Talmage extols women's divine mission in charity and nursing amid war and poverty. He praises maternal tenderness, selfless service to the sick, and integrating faith with everyday acts. The sermon urges women to lead charitable work, bless homes, and seek heavenly reward through deeds.
Chicago elevated railroad officials install wire screens in smoking car windows to stop cigar stubs and burning matches from being thrown out. Incipient fires have resulted from this practice.
Consul Montague White in London says there will be no war with the Transvaal and that the queen will prevent it. Reports from Pretoria describe a calmer Angola Transvaal situation as Indian troops prepare for South Africa while ships are reassigned. In London, British cabinet discussions show no immediate parliaments or calls to arms, amid troop movements and continued peace efforts.
In New York on September 9 Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock faced a light wind fourth trial. Spectators blamed designer Fife for delaying the yacht as the breeze allowed only a sluggish pace, with observers saying she was sailed out of trim.
A large caterpillar crawled into Joseph King's right ear in Bellefontaine Ohio on Thursday night. Three physicians worked to remove the inch long insect causing severe pain.
The government sends Prof. Von Vollkens of the University of Berlin to the Carolines to study soil composition and native flora during the Sept. 9 dispatch.
Washington plans mark Admiral Dewey's October arrival with a simple dignified welcome led by citizens with President and Cabinet. The event features a sword presentation voted by Congress and a night parade, followed by a White House reception and dinner with President McKinley.
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