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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
1
In a perilous cliff scene Jack Vinecomb frees himself from a narrow ledge with Delia's help. Hannibal Tingcomb falls to the sea as waves surge below. Delia and Jack plan a Brittany exile after recovering Delia's wealth. she tests his love with a playful vow before departure.
A setter dog with its name on a collar was found exhausted in West Springfield, Mass. The animal had previously lived with the Pepper family and later traveled 200 miles to return home, evading catch attempts. The dog will likely remain in Hartford for its remaining days. Wartford Post.
A solicitor for a charity asks a woman for a contribution claiming many poor vicious children at her gate. The woman retorts that those are her own children, illustrating how personal allusions can backfire and be unsafe. The excerpt comes from Youth's Companion.
The Philadelphia Press quotes the Rev. Mr. Hardpan as wishing the congregation were penny less to avoid a nickelless and dimeless collection plate. Parishioners murmur puzzled questions about his meaning and the humor of this remark spreads through the pews.
The bride wonders why the falls roar as they gaze at Niagara. Her companion jokes that the roar drowns out fool talk from newly married couples in a witty Chicago News quip.
A brief Chicago News quip contrasts generations with a pompous man claiming he once walked, and a youth retorting that the speaker was lucky since he could not walk at the start of life. The exchange captures humor over mobility and status.
In Indianapolis the Indiana Senate killed a Sunday baseball bill 24 to 23 after Senator O'Brien refused to vote, sparking talk of contempt and a possible punishment. Thralls proposed a repeal of the current ban on paid admission contests, while other measures on divorce, licensing professions, and state weapon controls moved or stalled.
In Wabash Indiana a 71 year old Mrs Mary Brewer of Andrews was killed when cars were switched at an engine point by Wabash railroad engine No 605. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon near the point of switch.
Venezuelans rejoiced as the British cruiser Tribune announced the blockade was raised and sailed to Trinidad. News from Laguayra and other ports confirmed foreign warships departing, while Caracas prepared to press a swift crackdown on rebels.
In Willemstad Curacao locals celebrate the blockade's end as many ships depart for Venezuelan ports. Steamers load for Venezuela and a large cargo of coffee awaits shipment to the United States. The blockading squadron expresses evident relief.
Senator Fortune says Harry B. Gates of Indianapolis sought four Democratic votes for the Wood garnishee bill with no explicit money offer, while Gates denies a payment proposal. Gates admits discussing the bill and says he acts for the Retail Grocers' Association.
Miss Blanche Boise a Nation follower smashed plate glass fronts of four Kansas avenue saloons and two drug stores from the sidewalk with an axe causing hundreds of dollars in damage. Known for horsewhipping Mayor Parker she cites liquor as the cause. She is jailed.
New York dispatch reports Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles and his wife returning from a five month world journey aboard the Lucania. He praised the Japanese army and navy as well equipped and disciplined while detailing inspections from Puget Sound to Moscow and meetings with imperial figures in Russia and England.
The decree of divorce granted to Crown Prince Frederick allows both parties to marry again. The crown prince sought only separation of bed and board while the former crown princess demanded an absolute divorce, which the judges could not refuse under the new civil code. She cannot marry Giron and have her marriage recognized under German law.
The War Department issued an order under the President to place Col. Richard H. Pratt on the retired list. Pratt, superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania for thirty years, tendered his resignation on Tuesday.
Senate judiciary committee completes review of the Littlefield anti trust bill and sends it back with major amendments. It widens the interstate commerce prohibition to curb monopolistic pricing and discrimination and imposes fines up to five thousand dollars or five years imprisonment for individuals and strict forfeiture for corporations. Damages are awarded to injured parties.
Dr George White Sloan head of Sloan Drug Company and president of Indianapolis school board died Sunday at his North Meridian street home after a stroke in October and a final stroke while asleep. He was a nationally renowned pharmacist whose tincture formulas were widely used by the United States Dispensatory.
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