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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
7
Fragmented text describes figures like Morley and Asquith, mentions Italian premier Pafiedini and interior minister Apperlins riottoon. A newly formed cabinet in Pilboa Spain is referenced together with debates over U S policy and scientific careers, though much of the passage is garbled.
Letter to a friend complains about McKinley forces and money in the campaign. It claims McKinley lacks courage and national standing while accusing rival nominees of reciprocity schemes and political manipulation.
The article describes a planned prank that escalated when a group of men used goen powder causing a fire that burned two women severely. A misused substance burned their faces while the responders tried to control the blaze. Both victims are reported to be recovering.
W A Sutherland ALT Bader and D S Alexander arrived in Indianapolis on March 5 as Governor Morton delegates to gauge support against the Mckinley boom in Indiana. They prepared an address arguing Morton as the most available candidate and urging Indiana Republicans not to back Mckinley at St Louis.
A Greencastle rim factory opens while a Wabash marble quarry is found. Gov. Matthews attends Terre Haute horse sale on March 5. Brazil area accident injures Jefferson Wright. Revivals and renunciations reported near Elycod and Wallonia. Indictment of Warrick, superintendent of Gis City schools, for whipping a pupil. Saw mill fires hit Indianapolis works. two story hall planned by Lestrncton Odd Fellows. Local arrests include a Bedford man over a dummy, and a Shaffer family shooting incident in Greensburg vicinity. Prison remodeling by convicts noted. county tramps to work on stone piles. Accidental shooting kills Milton Dobell in Greencastle. Oil gusher near Van Buren yields 1,200 barrels. Cement industry prospers with Clark county mills running. Senatorial race rumors place W.R. McKee in Indianapolis. Court incident involving James Wickham and contempt. New fruit variety by Hand Bros. in Argos. Hen lost and regains strength after hay stove fire. Grasshoppers reappear in Dearborn. Gold find excites Brov area. farmland wells tested. Marion inmate Henry Jones harms fingers to escape work. Marie Pease marries Frank Stanley after hair-cutting mystery. Judge Diven rules brewers cannot collect for liquor sold to retailers when aware of facts.
A Terre Haute Brewing Co sues Minnie Hartman over 3166 for beer while Hartmans run a saloon on a license tied to former occupants. An epidemic of divorces hits Kekomo with six petitions, including cases of aging couples and jealous husbands. A Hammond lawyer represents Indiana townsfolk seeking 815,000 for Wolf Lake and Wolf River improvements to allow ship entry. An Aurora man uncovers an ancient Indian arrowhead in a sapling, while Indianapolis schedules Sunday games at home per a Western League plan. William Williams of Warsaw, a former congressman, is ailing and purchasing property in Wabash amid delusions he will author a career book.
Chairman Gowdy issues official call to Indiana Republicans inviting delegates to meet in Indianapolis on May 7 1896 at 10 a.m. to adopt a platform nominate state officers and elect delegates to the National Republican Convention. Delegates apportioned by county votes and districts with detailed meeting times and committee appointments outlined.
The House debated the legislative appropriation bill over marshals and attorneys pay while Montana Republican Hartman launched a sharp attack on President Cleveland. He read from Cleveland's New York mission remarks, accusing the President of slander against Western states and urging a stronger missionary and schoolroom effort by the White House. The Cuban question and Senate actions followed with speeches on recognizing Cuban independence and other regulatory moves.
In Havana on March 8 Genera l Weyler issued a harsh proclamation to Cuban insurgents warning that any aid to rebels will be punished. The edict orders citizens to report rebel movements and urges cooperation with the Spanish government. It targets foreign ministers aiding China refugees and outlines a stringent policy on the Cuba question.
The Markets section lists price quotes for corn oats hay and poultry products from various regional shippers and traders. It includes cows hogs and hides with per unit prices and freight terms. Regional entities referenced include St. Louis and other distribution channels with standard market price reporting.
Inspector General reports at Marion Indiana National Soldiers' Home during the year 2160 inmates cared for, average 1209. Proposed improvements include bar racks 66 dollars, stable 15000, greenhouses 1, gas well 3900, boiler house 2500. Notes good order, new water works, and cleanliness noted. details on enrollments and treatments are included.
Frederick T Greenhaige former governor of Massachusetts died at Goston Alared 4, age. Born in Exoiish, he moved to the United States in childhood and graduated from Starvard University. He studied law, entered politics as Lowell city solicitor, mayor, and state legislator, was elected to Congress in 1888, and served three consecutive terms as governor.
Cuban patriots across thirty miles of the front flood with joy at U S Congress action. Many believe immediate arms and expeditions will follow, while educated leaders warn the recognition of belligerency won t bring quick gains. About 15 percent of soldiers foresee delays and disappointment.
Spanish unrest flares as Valencia mob stones the United States consulate and police disperse demonstrators. In Madrid on March 3, student groups armed with cudgels join a patriotic rally at Retiro Park before police intervene.
A Madrid cable reports renewed disturbances and demonstrations of anger toward the United States. The Spanish government closed universities nationwide as hostilities were driven by student actions. An American flag was burned in Madrid and a hostile demonstration occurred. John Markle of Markleville is believed to have gone insane due to religious excitement.
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