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Newspaper
Flora Enterprise Sentinel
Location
Flora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
6
A collection of brief notes spans passports in Egypt lax enforcement to a plan for open eye musketry training by the British War Office. Reports include volcanic island formation, Cashel’s railroad era illumination, a Belgian swimmer’s long bet, Oregon milk output, New Jersey applejack distillation, Cashel Dublin rail links, a Hyde Park bootmaker service, wild animal imports, and curious animal speeds.
The passage recalls Whitney, then about 12, gaining the germ of the cotton gin idea after watching an old Negro worker use a handsaw to strip lint from cotton seed. He imagined a machine with many such saws working together to transform cotton production.
In the fiscal year ending June 30 1904 more than 16,900,000 pupils or 20.04 percent of the population were in common schools. Total enrollment including public and private, elementary to higher education reached 17,539,478 with an additional 648,440 for evening, private kindergartens and related institutions. Manitoba crop report shows rain crop at 96,055,113 Winchester bushels, up from 85,108,649, on 6,763,567 acres, noting new corn cultivation area of 2,471 acres in 1904.
The text notes US government imports wild beasts via the Smithsonian while Uncle Bam brings in vast numbers of bugs. One bug from Australia earns 5,000,400 annually for 15 years without wages, and another bug from Russia saved Ohio and Indiana farmers at least 45,000,000 in 1K, highlighting surprising economic impacts of new species.
The state House approved a measure to suspend the constitution under a set rule, aiming to grant extraordinary powers. Debate centered on checks and potential impacts on civil rights and legislative balance. Opponents warned of overreach while supporters argued it would stabilize governance during crisis.
Indianapolis moves on with Newhouse railroad commission bill creating a three member body to regulate rates traffic and car service with appeals to the appellate court and penalties. Davis anti pass bill advances. Buick anti Sunday baseball repeal fails in a close vote. An eyewitness near the Gillespie murder scene recounts Jim Gillespie shooting and flight after a gun flash toward the Barbour Seward path and gate.
Deputy Prosecutor Fletcher dropped perjury charges against George W. Riley a newspaper correspondent and "Dude" Cook widowed wife of Elmer Browning as grand jury probes the Sarah Schafer murder take a new turn. Evans who had accused Riley and Cook filed charges earlier. Fletcher cites insufficient evidence for conviction.
Bluffton Indiana February 24 William Cook stands accused in the Sanderson murder case. State's witness Samuel E. Mory testified that Cook might have killed Sanderson or sacrificed himself to save five co-defendants. Mory recounted disputes over cattle and threats to kill. He said Cook claimed he had little time to live and would confess to spare his sister and brother if conviction loomed.
Crown Point Ind Feb 23 Edward Donahue a veterinary surgeon must hang for the murder of Arminter Northrup a Benton Harbor Mich businessman Donahue enticed him from Benton Harbor to the dunes on Oct 5 1904 and killed him after selling the horse He was captured in Syracuse NY on Christmas Day after a hard battle The jury returned the death sentence with little emotion
Richmond Indiana February 25 E E Hoff man an Indiana glass worker has completed and patented a new machine claimed to be the nearest human machine in glass making for table ware It reduces skilled labor to one man and cuts required hires by one third The invention surpasses earlier Lubbers improvements and the first machine operates at Cicero Indiana drawing attention Grand Rapids Central League team deal In South Bend John Ganzel of New York and Phillip Arnold of Louisville have agreed to buy the Grand Rapids Central League team from Isaac Mautner of Fort Wayne and John Heenan of Terre Haute for 4500
William D. Wendling of Walton, in a deranged act, tried to thrust his four month old baby into a stove and burned the child. He then poured oil on the floor and set it ablaze, leading to his commitment to an asylum amid suspected financial ruin.
Indianapolis February 23 governor J S Hanly signed requisition papers on the governor of Tennessee for the return to Indianapolis of Preston Bell wanted here for the murder of Abe Welch on December 25 1903.
Evansville Indiana, February 22 reports the death of R. C. Wilkinson a prominent attorney and Republican politician from blood polsconing abbreviation and Union Army service in the regiment of the late Colonel Alfred Dale Owen.
Richmond Indiana February 25. The estate of Mrs Elizabeth Byers who died in Cambridge City has been settled. Her two sons the only heirs divide the property equally. In examining the personal property they found nearly four thousand dollars cash concealed in a belt.
Anderson Indiana February 24 reports say medical colleges in Indianapolis demand explanations from Superintendent Heagy after not receiving recent bodies of county infirmary deaths. Other items note looting of Laotto post office and local deaths and ventures in mining and bonds.
Shelbyville Indiana February 23 George Montgomery aged 54 collapsed and died on the street from heart trouble while on his way home. He served as janitor for the Shelby bank and First Presbyterian church for 26 years.
Greencastle Ind Feb 24 J H Wilson of Fortville a sophomore at Depew University suffered a severe hemorrhage from injuries in a class fight during the event. He was reported injured in the incident and taken for medical care.
Sunday School lesson on John 7 37 46 from the Feast of Tabernacles. The text explains belief as coming to Jesus and receiving living water, with notes on the crowd’s reaction and Jesus as the Prophet and Christ. Practical applications urge bless others, rely on God’s protection, and keep Christlike speech.
A reader from Butte Mountain describes using Cuticura Ointment and Pills to treat salt rheum on hands. The writer notes smooth skin after treatment and hopes the letter helps others. He jokes about sending his lungs out for fresh air in these days.
The Sitronelle Chautauqua runs March 2 to 29 1905 in the Pines of Alabama promising ideal climate and affordable rates for Northern residents. A Chicago humor note appears alongside travel ads for Special Excursions to the Southwest February 21 and March 7 and 21 via Kansas City Southern Railway with stops at Port Arthur Beaumont Lake Charles Galveston Houston San Antonio and other KC and S points.
All sick women nationwide report cures through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. A Bradford Pennsylvania letter describes tumor disappearance after following her guidance. The ads tout testimonials as proof of the remedy's effectiveness for female weaknesses and invite women to write for free advice.
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