Disappearing Gun Carriage System Debate Continues
War department scrutiny mounts as Maj. Gen. Miles opposes disappearing carriages. Gen. Wilson reports 30 defense projects for 478 heavy guns across 8 to 16 calibers, 397 on disappearing mounts. Disappearing mounts are used abroad. abandoning them would force costly armored mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Miles
Secretary of War
Senate Committee
Ordnance Department
Congress
John M. Wilson
Root
Engineer Department
United States
Endicott Board
England
Italy
Chance for Our Sculptors in Paris Exposition Display
American sculpture will be prominently shown in Paris at the face de la Concorde under a concession to John L B Caldwell American director of fine arts. The display will feature works entered for the exposition prizes with fresh fruit to arrive with each steamer and a range of American products on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John LB. Caldwell
Peck
United States
Amertesa
Maine
California
Ape Ham Jr Dies After Broken Heart at Atlantic City Zoo
The ape Ham Jr. died at the Atlantic City Zoo after long grief from separation from his trainer Mme. Osta. He reportedly mourned, gazing at the ocean and selecting pictures of women his keeper showed him, with Dr. Ol Somers blaming a broken heart for the death. The creature, once dressed like a human, was valued at $10,000 and noted as a Darwinian proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Osta
Ham, Jr
Atlantic City
N. J
Bam, Jr
Mme. D’osta
MM. OL. Somers
Ham
Tram, Jr
New Typewriter Uses Six Keys and Wide Paper
A German invention called etenotype uses a roll of full width paper and six tappable keys to create 63 possible letters through combinations of dots and dashes. This marks a shift from traditional typewriters and resembles a telegraph style of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Correspondence from the Courier Highlights Village Happenings
The Courier notes normal business in the town with Chance and Heim serving customers. It reports a night disturbance and church conduct concerns, a successful May commencement with eight graduates, and a sermon by Rev Kellum amid village praise. Local events include housing, farming, baptisms, and repairs, plus visits and forthcoming entertainments.
August Flower touted by Professor in worldwide travels
Professor Heaton claims in ten years of travel he found Green's August Flower widely used for dyspepsia, liver and stomach derangements, and constipation. He notes it helps tourists and workers with headaches from irregular habits and offers a free sample bottle at MccKennan & Ashworth's, with dealer availability worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Heaton
MccKennan & Ashworth's
Dealera
Alpine News Roundup of Local Social Happenings
Mrs. Tillie Bowne of Laurel visited on Thursday with little Roy Garvison accompanying her home. Miss Lavon Limpus and Pearl Stevens were at Mrs. Abner Stevens Friday night, with Mrs. Stevens dangerously ill. Sherman Limpus and his wife and son Charlie visited relatives here, while Lewis Perkins and family traveled west through town Sunday. The young folks enjoyed pleasant weather buggy riding. Coffe of Laurel spent a day here last week. Carrie Stevens was seen heading west Monday. Hamilton family of Berlin Bridge spent Sunday west of Alpine. Clarence Garrison, agent for Indianapolis Portrait Co., earned seventy five dollars worth of portraits this week and is delivering them. Win. Seal is able to work again. Dr. Gregory of Laurel lectured here Sunday evening. The sick folks are improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Bowne
Laurel
Roy Garvison
Missea Lavon Limpus
Pearl Stevens
Abner Stevena
Stevens
Sherman Limpus
Charlie
Apent
Lewis Perkins
E E Webb
Indianapolls
E. P. Garrison
Tra Coffe
Mise Carrie Stevens
Hamilton
Ber- Lin Bridge
Clarence Garrison
Indianapolis Portrait Co
Seal
Gregory
Laure
A Knight of the Grip Testifies
Nov. 14 1898 in Momesce Illinois a traveler testifies he suffered dyspepsia and constipation but relief came from Dr Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin. He praises it as the best remedy and notes availability in sizes 10c 50c and 1.00 at Warp Jemison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momesce
Ill
Dr. Caldwell
P. BR. Crank
Galeeman
Pearson & Weyte
Queensware
Indianapolis
Warp Jemison
Nulltown notes and local visits fill week
Local residents, visits, and health updates. J L Rehworth and family attended at A Y Neffs. Miss Nettie Hogan returned from Cincinnati. Mrs. McIlwain and granddaughter visited from Rushville. Several neighbors noted illness and recoveries. A Mt Zion cemetery meeting and a large Ever ton Horticultural Meeting drew attendees from around the county.
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Fem. Wilson
Place de la Concorde
Ape
Mme. D'Osta
Tz Keye
Chicago Tribune
Lord Curzon
India
Virginia
I. B. Young
Conners
The
McFarlan Hotel
Francis W. Huxtable
Central Ave
Acre & White
John E. Chitwood, M. D
Orries
McFarlan Block
Mville, Ikd
Buerpancs
the Courier
Chance
Heim
Dr. Gordin
Heider
Kellum
Yeast Ol A
Supt. Ochiltree
Watrive
Jennings
Jennings Township
Alquina
Israel Hill
Charles
Daniel Gates
Lyons Station
Gordin
Sum
John Fender
Dunlapsville
Susan Turner
Calvin Widdows
Widdows
Isaac Templeton
Egg Trust
William Gregg
Bethel Cemetery
Firs
Anna McNatt
the Ladies of
Fayette County
Connersville
Anna McNutt
Conneravilie
Alpine
Dence
Nulltown
J.L. Rehworth
A. Y. Neffs
Nettie Hogan
Cincinnati
Inez
Gladys Lockhart
Mary McIlwain
Rushville
Lon Brumfiel
Theodore Grubb
A. Y. Nell
Messeramith
J. D Conner
Charles Blackburn
Bentley
Mt. Zion
Belle Weers
Wm. Jemison
Falmouth
Everton
Harrel
Bracken
Brookville
Farmers Institute
Jesse Eliott
Byron Hughes
Henry Ross
Indigenes Vin C. H.& D
G. A
Chiu Aor
Cairn
Beckett & Starr
Connersville, Ind
New-York Weekly Tribune
Leadvn National Family
Atlanta
Pacific
Union
Weekly Tribune
Courier
New York
Tribune
Daily Tribune
Ind
J. O. Chance
Indiana
Remes
J. A. Proprietor
the New
Lyon & Company
M'Farlan Block
Reliable Chrismer
Alligator Block
J. A. Chrismer
Kay
D. D. McDougall
Central Avenue
Gregg Building
A. P. Helvie
Shield’s Livery Stable
East Fifth Street
Frazee
J. H. Morrison
Conmersville
Diana
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