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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
1
The narrator recalls a visit to Master Hannibal Tingcomb at the House of Glens. He confronts the old steward about Delia Killigrew and securities, forcing a confession from Tingcomb after a violent confrontation. The scene ends with Tingcomb pledging to confess as the narrator departs, promising to seek Delia.
Britain discusses sending capable unmarried women to South Africa as domestic workers with plans for government assisted passage and chaperoned arrival. Aims include marriage to colonists and securing wives through a government supervised program with cost sharing and wage deductions.
Judge Penfield of the State Department reviews the Venezuelan dispute and finds no ground for alarm about a clash with Germany or Britain over Venezuelan claims. He cites German and British assurances, Monroe Doctrine limits, and US promises not to allow territorial gain while enforcing debt settlements.
In a small frame house Mississippian minstrel Daniel Decatur Emmett recalls his life and career born in Mount Vernon in 1815. He details early printing work, circus years, forming the Virginia Minstrels, performances at Chatham Theater New York and Boston, and his 1859 song that spread across the nation.
A Reading school teacher asked how many days are in a year and a student replied 365 days and one-fourth, adding the fourth is the Fourth of July. The quip reflects a playful take on the calendar tying a holiday to a leap day.
A light exchange at the club notes Rounder’s clever book Donts for Club Men. The quip shifts from etiquette to dues, with Philadel phia Press capturing the banter about membership costs.
The Venezuelan government now holds the full notes of Great Britain and Germany detailing reservations before arbitration. The United States, as intermediary, transmits the documents via Bowen at Caracas to complete the basis for a Hague hearing. Officials hope for harmonious action and an early settlement, with potential easing of the blockade to protect American shipping.
A Rome dispatch says under special agreements the allied blockade of the Venezuelan coast persists during the arbitration of the issues. Secretary Hay has not released governments' reservations and demands, insisting such details come from the governments themselves.
Marconi telegrams Premier Bond of Newfoundland praising success in wireless transmission between Cape Breton and England. Bond hopes Marconi will establish a wireless station in Newfoundland when the Anglo American Company charter expires in April 1904.
United States army transport Sherman hit a rock south of Luzon Friday night near San Bernardino and sustained plate damage. Twenty three inches of water in forward bilges was controlled by pumping as the ship moved to Manila under its own steam. Passengers remained orderly with life preservers as officers managed the situation. cargo intact and docking likely in Hong Kong.
Dec. 23 10,000 Shereefian troops commanded by a minister’s brother move to attack the pretender at Taza but are repulsed as his cavalry advances. Imperial forces flee to Fez where gates are shut and tensions rise. Fez’s European colony stays put amid reports of 2000 imperial casualties and desertions aiding the rebels.
Mary Hartwell Catherwood died Friday night at 4852 Washington Avenue Chicago after a year of declining health due to cancer. Funeral held Saturday. She is buried in Hoopeston Illinois, her former home. Born December 16 1847 in Licking County Ohio she graduated Granville Female College in 1868 and married James S Catherwood. survived by a daughter.
Kokomo Indiana report says Jacob Harness, an elderly man seized by night raiders and moved to a son's farm, is dying. Doctors attribute his condition to the shock and nervous prostration from the ordeal.
Crown Princess Luise of Saxony elopes with her French tutor, stunning court circles. Officials confirm the pair departed under discreet seals, sparking a political and royal backlash.
Crown Princess of Saxony leaves Salzburg with Crown Prince, fleeing the royal court. She is believed to be under surveillance as Dresden mobilizes, theories range from nervous breakdown to self-inflicted death. The winter court functions are canceled. police search of Saxony and surrounding areas continues.
The Crown Princess of Saxony using the alias Fraulein Von Oben is in Geneva with her brother Archduke Leopold Ferdinand and Professor Giron at a hotel. The archduke uses the name De Buriano. The group is keeping a quiet profile during their stay.
Berlin dispatch confirms the Crown Princess of Saxony is in Geneva with Professor Giron a 24 year old French language teacher met in Paris. He is described as a striking personality with large bright eyes and the princess is expected to give birth to a child in May.
The Crown Princess of Saxony through M Lachenell says she will pursue an immediate divorce and will not return to Salzburg for fear of being placed in an asylum. In letters to Princess Theresa of Bavaria she complains of harsh treatment at the Saxony court and says official statements are incorrect.
Report notes Crown Princess of Saxony has written confession of relations with M. Giron and intends to never return to the Saxon court. She is said to be heading to Mentone, France. The court weighs next steps and may seek an absolute divorce from Prince Frederick August, who married Princess Luise of Tuscany in 1891 and has five children.
In a dead end collision between two Chicago Peoria and St. Louis freight trains at Petersburg Wednesday night Fireman J. A. Wright of Springfield was killed with both legs severed. Both engineers were badly hurt and other crew members bruised. One train stood at the depot when the other crashed in beyond control. Property loss estimated at 50,900 dollars.
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