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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
2
The Hatsuse battleship of 15000 tons is cited in rumors as having achieved some feat. Reports claim Japan and Russia are damming the Yalu river with Russian spelling noted. Hetty Green denies giving 550000 to charity as a dream. A wild New York rumor suggests Judge Parker may be ready for action.
A debate rises over excluding female voices from Catholic choirs and the practicality of maintaining all male choirs. The issue highlights tensions between tradition and inclusion within church music programs.
Lieut. Peary is reported as nervous with apprehension lest at the present rate the Russians will beat him to the Pole.
New York dressmakers vow battle against the so called tailor made girl. They face stiff opposition with many defenders backing the fashion trend.
A Manila correspondent notes baseball becomes all the rage in the Philippines signaling strong Americanization and growing local enthusiasm for the sport.
A physical culture teacher argues city life weakens the eyes and asks if constant vigilance by city dwellers contributes to the problem.
A Bible of Constantine the Great travels to the St Louis exposition where it will be shown to the public. The exhibit aims to attract attention as a Greek era artifact and a curiosity for local readers.
A zealous Japanese suitor wooing an American girl loses his wax ear and prospects. The anecdote notes that many suitors have lost their heads yet still win the girl, reflecting comic misfortune in romance.
A Macon Georgia fire engine was completely destroyed by fire last week. Firefighters saved parts of the hose line and the water main through quick action.
Pekin states China will not attack Russians. The claim suggests Beijing will not engage in hostilities and implies Russia can be handled with outside aid, making conflict unnecessary.
A sixteen foot blacksnake was found on the streets of Cincinnati. The discoverer is noted as a gentleman from across the river, adding a regional detail to the sighting.
A Chicago scientist asserts that sluring for several hours daily over six months will cure tuberculosis, suggesting the method only works in conjunction with retreat in a vast wilderness.
The mayor of Baltimore named MacLane elopes with widow Mrs Mary Van Bibber. She reportedly considers changing her name to Mary Maclanoe after the nuptials.
Peru loses territory and clashes with Brazil as the President dies. A bubonic plague outbreak hits Lima, raising regional tensions and prompting renewed calls to action from authorities.
A Denver man pleads he committed the crime while intoxicated. The court rejects the claim as insufficient. The defendant’s statement contrasts with common misconceptions about alcohol induced actions and accountability.
A steer killed at Pittsburg stock yards carried an undigested copy of Bryan's Compmner in its stomach. The discovery ties the animal to political exposé materials circulated with cattle from Nebraska herds.
An Arkansas Circuit Court Judge fined a persistent bill collector for contempt of court after he presented a bill while the court was in session. If the fine matched the bill total, one might call it poetic justice.
The piece notes a staggering total of 54,685,500 dollars in gold coined in a single location over a few months, amounting to about 110 tons of gold. It emphasizes the scale as beyond ordinary imagining.
A New Jersey preacher took his wife’s $1500 legacy and ran off with an eighteen year old church member. The piece contrasts Jersey preachers with others, describing them as brutal rather than merely annoying.
A Fairmount Indiana mastodon skeleton found in a farm creek bed is on display in a woodshed and four hundred visitors paid admission. The farm owner plans a legal challenge for possession, while tenants claim they aided exhumation. The case raises questions of property, ownership, and provenance.
South Dakota authorities order cowboys to leave guns whiskey and cards at home for a spring roundup, a measure aimed at curbing violence and preserving a famed aspect of Western life.
The St Louis fair plans to display what is billed as the world’s biggest wine cash, hoping to attract Kansas residents by keeping the fact that it is empty from general knowledge.
Prof Starr of Chicago argues Britain is on her last legs citing pictures of the British lion in a dramatic pose with front paws raised as a visual metaphor for a declining empire.
Visitors at the St Louis fair are warned by placards about green goodsmen, gold brick artists and lance steerers. hotel keepers show strong jealousy toward any non union competition.
A New Jersey judge divided a horse’s body and tail between two litigants, likening the ruling to a biblical Solomon precedent. The decision drew ridicule for mixing sacred wisdom with legal judgment.
A European countess marries her longtime coachman reflecting social shifts as American girls pursue broader matches. The union highlights class tensions and changing expectations in aristocratic Europe.
A Toronto man attempted a dangerous home experiment using a so called lung-testing device and suffered brain hemorrhage. Medical officials caution against improvised devices and extreme pressure methods.
The remark credits Senator Lodge with never having a piece of work rejected and positions him as the man to draft the platform. The comment underscores confidence in his writing ability and leadership.
Lincoln used wit to deflect requests for passes through federal lines. The Youth's Companion recalls his remark that he would issue passes to a quarter of a million men, yet none reached Richmond. The anecdote illustrates his humor amid Civil War demands.
A playful verse recounts a young Mrs Hubbard seeking brie for her pug but discovering the bear husband has eaten it all with his dinner. The whimsical tale hinges on the cupboard, the cheese, and the bear.
G H Kropp a 50 year old Minneapolis man died by poisoning in Brazil leaving a note I cannot climb the hill and wish to die The tale also covers a Lafayette divorce suit where Julia Dean allegedly fed her husband love philters and exercised control over him for two years leading to a divorce grant
Mrs. Charles Yates caused a disturbance in a Fort Wayne saloon claiming the keeper harmed her boy. She smashed fixtures before being ejected, authorities reported.
Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, pastor of a Tipton Methodist church, was seriously injured in a church basement gas explosion linked to an open jet. He may lose his sight as a result of the incident.
Newcastle residents decorated the town expecting a visit by Chinese Prince Pu Lun, but the event never occurred. The anticipated royal visit proved to be a hoax with no appearance by the supposed prince.
Mrs. Lizzie Butz of Evansville sues William Butz for divorce alleging lack of speech for six years. She seeks $15 000 as liminary alimony. Butz is described as a wealthy manufacturer.
Professor T. A. B. Laslie of Owensville public schools resigns after reports he whipped 31 pupils in March. Patrons urged trustees not to re employ him amid controversy over the incident.
Doc Pritchard fatally shot Dave and Steve Morgan after the brothers assaulted him following warnings about abuse to the Morgan family. Both men died from the gunfire in an incident tied to protecting a mother and her daughter.
Twelve year old George Conkright died after repeatedly warned by a company guard from a live Northwestern traction line east of Crawfordsville. The youth touched a live wire and was electrocuted in the incident.
Jessie Thompson aged two and Philip Thompson aged four living north of Tipton swallowed bits of a steel tack box. The girl died within minutes and her brother followed soon after in the same hospital or at home.
Hobart boy John Waldeck was bitten by a dog while playing two weeks ago. His mother Mrs. William Waldeck, terrified the dog was mad, developed dementia and later lost her mind during a visit in Wisconsin.
A rumor that a witness saw James Gillespie emerge from the Barbour home and fire the fatal shot is declared unfounded as the Rising Sun community settles after the lengthy murder trial.
Ethel M. Barber of South Bend and Ernest S. Edman of South Chicago were wed after a crossed egg note. Three years ago the bride wrote her name on an egg in her father’s packing plant. Edwin received the egg and their correspondence led to marriage.
Articles of incorporation for the Elwood Commercial Club were adopted and filed with the county recorder and secretary of state. The club is capitalized at 50690 dollars in shares of 5 dollars each, with 20000 dollars already subscribed.
The Petersburg celebration drew hundreds of spectators as excursions rolled in on all railroads. Thousands of country visitors watched the glass factory operate and attended the sale of town lots in West Petersburg. Nearly one hundred lots sold at fair prices.
An interurban line will run from Wabash to North Manchester using gasoline motors instead of electricity. It will cut expenses by eliminating poles wires power houses electricians and linemen. The project is eagerly awaited as the first of its kind in this region though similar experiments have succeeded elsewhere.
Doctors secure option on a High lands sand ridge for open air tuberculosis care. A thirty acre canvas city will host a tent colony to treat consumption in summer and winter, with promoters’ names kept secret as the company plans organization.
On July 22 the Indiana Allied Editorial Association will depart Chicago for a two week itinerary in Canada. Total cost covers Pullman travel meals and services set at 43 dollars. Canada offers prizes totaling 200 dollars for the best write up of the outing.
James Cragan 28 a mechanic attempted suicide at Kokomo city park by tying a rock to a rope and leaping into swollen Kokomo Creek. He was rescued and committed to the Indiana asylum in Indianapolis.
W S Montgomery of Greenfield president of the Indiana Republican Editorial Assertion sends a letter urging Indiana editors to attend St Louis for June 19 as Indiana press day at the Exposition. Many Indiana editors and their wives departed for St Louis this week.
Three elderly Kokomo residents died Sunday within an hour of each other after attending school in the county fifty years ago. John S. Hawkins Mrs. H. S. Miller and Mrs. A. L. Kelley died Sunday evening and were buried the next day, a remarkable coincidence for the town.
Rev A W Woodson, pastor of Hopwell Presbyterian near Franklin, was asked to resign after reportedly embracing and kissing several young girls in his congregation. The scandal prompted strong community reaction and swift action.
Ace Shepard of Fortville fell into a six foot deep vat of scalding water used for boiling logs in an Indianapolis factory. He kept his head above water until fellow workers rescued him, but sustained fatal injuries.
Burley Pintecost fell fifty feet from theater height and landed on his feet. He sustained only sprains and was otherwise unhurt.
In a Philadelphia Press report a home player coached vociferously by Bleacher draws skepticism about his move to second base while Dudley questions his singing during the game.
Richmond society girls form an Anti Kissing Club with fathers and brothers excluded. The text notes that Richmond fellows are heading to Connorsville as part of the scene.
A newspaper quote records Senator Depew explaining his approach to proposals and speeches. He says his method is to stick to the old story, mirroring his after-dinner oratory.
In a light exchange the teacher asks what the wealth of Ind consisted of and a student quips with book royalties. The remark references Ormus and Ind as literary flourishes, with a hidden copy of When Brightwood Was on Fire cited.
A congressman seeks help with a reply to constituents. An experienced editor advises using a excessively long explanation so readers assume it is comprehensive and grant the effort instead of actually reading it. The Washington Star quotes the exchange.
A brief humorous exchange recalls the saying about fools and angels from Yanké’s Statesman.
A New York Sun joke where a teacher asks Johnny how many cooks his mother would have if she hired two on Monday, three on Tuesday, and four on Wednesday. Johnny replies none, highlighting a pun on the phrase engaged cooks.
June quiet settles over Indianapolis as clubs close and politics loom. The Woman's Club withdraws from the Local Council of Women after a contentious reception for Prince Pu Lun, typhoid cases rise citywide, and a police court wage scale targets wife beaters. The Bungaloos threaten violence against African Americans, cocaine abuse concerns spur pharmacy law changes, and raiding of the Marion County Democratic Club shakes local Democrats.
A preliminary meeting at 26 Cortlandt Street, with Lewis Nixon’s office hosting Richard Painton, outlines a 600 foot vessel costing about 2 million dollars. The design features multiple electric propellers along the hull aimed at 40 knots to halve New York Southampton passage time.
The piece describes a turbine powered electric ship designed to replace heavy steam propulsion. Screws run from stem to stern to stabilize the vessel, reducing pitch and roll. The design eliminates a long shaft and cuts coal use from 3000 to 1500 tons per Southampton voyage, saving about 9000 dollars per trip.
A Coadjutor Bishop Greer recalls gently chiding a society woman about church attendance. She fears danger entering a church when a canon reads, a big gun preaches, or the bishop charges the clergy, a quip attributed to the New York Times.
An exchange from the New York Weekly shows a dialogue about ambition and class. A woman refuses a suitor who assumes wealth or title matters, declaring she cannot bear his sight and asserting no aristocratic motive fuels her decision.
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