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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
1
A dispatch to Mr. Bryan from Dan forth auto praises a Democratic triumph and announces Bevin as claiming Nebraska for the fusion ticket. The fragmented text references the Democratic State headquarters and a message of hearty congratulations amid the political coverage.
Report from Philadelphia notes the Republican state chairman says Barnett leads in the state with Pine ahead in Albany. opposition within the party concentrates on Barnett. Majorities: about two points in some areas, with other candidates running ahead of Barnett in parts of the state.
Slow returns from Baltimore city and Maryland state produce only thirteen city wards in by 2 a.m. as of Wednesday. City wards indicate Smith Democrat leads Governor by 7,341 with remaining wards estimated. Statewide expected margin 2.5 to 3 thousand in Smith favor.
Fragmented text reports on nominees and party claims amid a disputed state race. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR. The piece hints at a national Republican context and November timing but lacks coherent details.
The text shows a distorted report on Louisiana political activity, mentioning state tickets, party divisions, and voter interest. It references conservatives and populists, with unclear figures and likely close contest dynamics.
Report from Richmond shows both Legislature chambers leaning to Democratic control with strong turnout. Recounts note major contests between Democrats and Independents, including a fierce battle in the district of Senator Fale and a heated race in Shenandedah for the House where an independent candidate prevailed. Early returns claim seven Democrats elected.
Ellis H. Roberts reports a notable rise in gold and silver coin usage and strong government note circulation. Revenue from customs rose by 6.55 million and internal revenue by 102,536.52, with ordinary receipts at a record 151.96 million. Expenditures exceeded receipts by 89.11 million. cash and credits totaled 947,873.93 with funds unavailable.
The article reviews bonds due on January 10, 1896 and a payment of 15 970.00 leaving 79.0 of the loan outstanding. It lists June 30 1898 currency in circulation by category, changes through the year, and treasury paper holdings. It notes US notes treasury notes silver certificates and national bank notes and discusses gold backing and note issuance limits along with tax and customs receipts and currency policy.
Aguinaldo issues proclamation urging soldiers to earn independence by Congress. asks priests to abstain from politics and redeem the church from misdeeds, while predicting American Congress may decide imperial policy in December.
The New York Journal reports Mrs. Langtry and her husband Higo de Bathe have separated permanently. The quarrel, described as jealous rage, ends their marriage with vows never to meet again.
Reports from London and Capetown describe British troops near Ladysmith and rumors of 2000 Boers captured. Telegraph dispatches indicate Boer forces may be converging from Vryburg toward Pietermaritzburg, with British defense measures and cautious forecasts of the battle’s outcome.
Dispatches from November 7 describe British sorties near Ladysmith with General White attacking Boers at Tatham's farm and forcing a rout of the rovers. Mafeking reports show heavy bombardment up to October 25 with 209 shells in 36 hours and a failed Boer attempt to storm the town.
Governor James A. Mount issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day. The text urges observation in line with the national day, praising harvests, industry, education, unity, charity, and gratitude toward the Heavenly Father. Citizens are urged to help the needy and celebrate with thanks and praise.
Centerville reports a cure for insanity in Bart Neal, a Plano farmer, after a neck bone dislocation was reset by Dr Bernard. The case followed months of decline and attempted treatments, leading to a dramatic recovery after blood supply restoration to the brain. The physician claims many insanity cases may be helped by adjusting upper spinal bones.
Admiral Dewey, in a Washington interview, states the United States could not withdraw from the Philippines at any point since hostilities began. He predicts an early end to the war and believes the insurrection has collapsed.
The Union Traction Company selects a fireproof outside city site for a vast electrical station to serve 168 miles of rail and multiple towns. The plant, costing about 80 000 for the building and more than 5 60 000 for machinery, will supply power for railway and street systems and promote electricity for domestic and industrial use starting next spring.
John Harmouth a ward heeler died at the county hospital Saturday night. He asked that Hinkey Dink and the Bathhouse John be notified about his funeral. Alder men Mike Kenna and John Coughlin paid his funeral bill.
London cable G W Stevens for the Daily Mail reports the Boers fired with precision at Nicholson's Nek where British troops fell at first sight. After the engagement they showed kindness to the wounded and uninjured and spent the afternoon singing doleful hymns under the trees, lamenting their losses.
Indiana started its new fiscal year on November 1 with a treasury balance of 691 548 02. Official estimates show 2 500 000 needed to cover next year expenses. Receipts for the just ended year were 1 671 296 28 and total expenditures 6 979 745 26. Appropriations for new State institutions totaling 475 000 took effect Wednesday.
In a Friday night prize bout at Coney Island Club New York James J Jeffries defeated Tom Sharkey in the twenty fifth round. Both fighters endured severe punishment as the decisive blow ended the match.
A North Salem pair testifies to panther noises near Finley township five miles northwest of Scottsburg. Witnesses say a large feline cleared the road in a bound while a hunting party plans to pursue the beast at 50 per cent premium. Kokomo report notes court fracas in Greentown with revolvers drawn but no injuries.
Dearman L. Collins sues William H. Leisure for damages alleging he alienated the affections of a person in Shelbyville. The filing seeks monetary compensation and outlines the legal grounds for the claim.
Henry Swier of near Aurora destroyed a pie plant crop last spring when a tramp advised making wine from the herb. Swier pressed sixteen gallons and sold it to a patent medicine company for two dollars a gallon with a contract to supply next year.
Following a severn storm a shower of grasshoppers fell like rain, with no urge to move. Farmers fear widespread wheat destruction and believe only cold weather can stop the swarm.
Washington reports a ghost, Frankfort seeks a steel plant, and Black coal miners in Brazil demand a raise. Lafayette pleads for a new union depot while Fort Wayne floats water works bonds. Clinton county posts record corn harvest. Moses Martz dies at eighty seven in Arcadia. The Crescent debuts as a Democratic paper in Knox. Columbus eyes a shoe factory and North Manchester plans a fifteen mile sewer system. Porter county reports a cattle epidemic. A New Albany company plans shoddy goods production.
A suit for damages is filed by Miss Della Fleetwood against Chauncey C. Kinsley, son of the late Calvin Kinsley, a major landowner. The case follows a sensational claim of ruin. Also, J. D. McFerren, a grain merchant, returned to town and was arrested on a swindling charge over 600 bushels of wheat stored in his elevator, with bond posted.
After a weekend riot sparked by tensions between Tennessee emigrants and native residents, William Mackey, a Tennessean, was killed and William Ragan, a local druggist, is believed fatally shot. At least fifteen pistols were shown and twenty five shots fired amid escalating threats of further violence.
Union City chief of police receives message from Pryorsburg Kentucky to search for Luther Swishon aged seventeen and Pearl Ward aged thirteen. Swishon is married and the girl he allegedly eloped with is his sister in law.
Leroy Bass wooed and won Miss Lizzie Kluck despite her parents' opposition. They eloped, she descended an upper window by rope, met Bass at midnight, obtained a license at 1 10 a m, with Squire Fowee officiating, and traveled to St. Louis.
Several thousand acres near Loogootee are leased by foreign capitalists aiming to control the gas and oil field. Most leases offer one eighth royalty, some up to one sixth. One woman secured 600 acres for a one sixth royalty plus a $1,500 premium. The local gas and oil company holds leases on most prime land and its stock is selling.
Obituary notes Thomas Williams aged 73 of Salem, a Mexican War veteran, dies. Hartford City Telephone Co buys Montpelier exchange. Marion area braces for school transfer law changes. Knights of Khorassan in Marion recruit 40 new members. Standard Oil pays high rents for Adams county leases. A new mining company organized at Anderson plans Cripple Creek, Colorado operations. Arson destroys C J Kern’s Porter store with $1000 loss. Rev R E E Campbell of Corunna resigns to pursue temperance work. Most Miami County officers own farms and plan early retirements. Rev Augustus Schuelke called to Huntington German Lutheran Church. Thomas Leary, wanted burglar, arrested in Evansville after police fight. A family member’s shot at a rat injures Mrs J H Shaff in Logansport. Miss Carrie Buchanan, longtime Porter County missionary in Egypt, ordered home for health. Peter Carney to stand trial in Floyd Circuit for July murder of George Payton. Congressman Watson of Rushville pledges to back unseating Rep Roberts of Utah. Poker game in South Bend ends 35 cents ahead for advance man. Cass County coal beds likely beneath proven by Bingaman drill in Boone Twp. Lafayette dairyman damages rival’s milk wagon over jealousy. Mrs Lile J Hancock of Evansville killed crossing tracks by switch engine. Burt Scott of Benton injured by his own gun in Wisconsin. Mrs Hattie E Young of Vincennes divorces James A Young then quickly remarries Edgar Warren. James H Mundell trustee of Jackson Twp resigns due to ill health after surgery.
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