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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
4
The Mooresville guide notes Indiana public schools cost 2247204 dollars to operate from October 31 1896 to the corresponding date this year. The article states annual education costs are increasing yet funds are expected to remain available to support free education under the current system.
The article discusses temperance views on whisky taxation and revenue effects, plus a grim report from Cuba noting famine deaths, consular details, and harsh war consequences. It contrasts domestic tax policy with colonial suffering and calls attention to revenue and humanitarian issues.
A voice denounces Spain's Cuban upheaval while noting U S protest and the need for action. Indiana School Superintendent David M. Geeting outlines state school system growth, county management history, state book contracts, and progress in teacher effectiveness and public standards.
A collage of snippets from diverse sources includes Alaska weather claiming six feet of snow, a New Mexico judge named Koasis, and a Nashville report on Representative Games. It notes a William J. Bryan query to Br. Gaines about a statement reportedly urging Bryan to quit politics. a reader dismisses the item as untrue.
In the event described, Mr Wayoweuhd perishes on arrival of a detachment of turnpian men. He could not be carried, but efforts to aid were attempted. The incident involves limited surviving details and uncertain names.
Ten ringleaders arrested amid violent street clashes between Christian Secdats and Suche Democrats. Police report several officers injured. authorities impose strict measures to prevent future disorders.
In Ho Arriba County district court Epifamio Jaramillo Sandoval and Pb Salazar faced murder charges in the Peblo Charefa case. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Judge Laughlin urged jurors to be discharged and suggested crime prosecutions would be pointless in the county.
Rome Daily News correspondent reports powers weighing a naval demonstration in the Dardanelles or a blockade of Constantinople if the Ottoman sultan refuses to grant autonomy to allied subjects. Crete unrest and Turkish troop withdrawal are noted as context.
In a Topeka area house fire four shipmates and a mother and her daughter die under horrific circumstances. Mrs M A Trive of West Eleventh Street, aged fifty four, and her ten year old daughter Ethel perish while a son escapes with a broken leg. Mrs Trigg dies returning to save her child.
James Barker and Elmer Pruit, local residents, were burned to death in a morning house fire in Piethany Ma. Two companions attempted rescues but were nearly overcome. The fire reportedly started from a lantern near where the victims were playing cards.
London dispatch reports Mr. Gladstone in his usual health on Sunday morning after rumors of ill health circulated widely. He walked between the castle and village church and attended service, restoring public confidence.
Report from Montevideo claims Senor Cuestas, interim president after President Borda’s assassination, intends to seize power and dissolve the Legislature. Cuestas denies the charge and clarifies his provisional presidency.
London reports that the Right Honorable and Mort Reverend Frederick Temple Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of all England may resign the archbishopric after his seventy sixth birthday on November 3. The notice notes recent developments surrounding his position.
Reports claiming the Archbishop is in danger of total blindness are denied, clarifying there is no such condition at present. The denial counters sensational observations and emphasizes stability in vision.
The will of Henry George filed for probate Saturday leaves his Fort Hamilton home and his book copyrights to his widow. George’s political economy book, written over six years, is slated for publication in a few months.
A Cabinet discussion addressed the Aladrid cattle permit ting demonstrations honoring Captain General Weyler and the unrest of Carlists and Socialists. The Foreign Affairs Minister was told that Spain faces rising dissent and organized protests amid political tension.
Secretary Alger's report urges no new military force for Alaska amid an estimated 100000 people there next year. He backs reviving lieutenant general rank, more West Point cadets, and expanded military colleges. Proposals include additional reservations, Yukon patrol boat, higher pay, and revised transport and legal frameworks.
News reports a deadly family feud near Bayou La Campa eleven miles east of here. A fight between Arthur and Barnard and Laurence and Rheiward Cousin left all involved dead. Shotguns and pistols used. Coroner Pigott notified and en route to the scene.
A massive London fire Friday destroyed 160 warehouses and 300 firms with hundreds more burned out. Loss is estimated at 25 million dollars. The blaze spread across Aldersgate, Cripplegate, and surrounding avenues, fought by 200 engines for hours before control was declared.
The annual Indiana Grand Lodge meeting authorized borrowing 250000 to erect a new building after endorsing Rush and Son plans. Subordinate lodge taxes rise from 4 to 8 percent. expenses exceed income but increase expected to be temporary. A benevolent collection funded Oddefellows Home. Memorial service held for Reynolds. officers elected include Master Polvevis Port hInd., Deputy Grand Master Muncie, Grand Treasurer Wildreaca Indianapolis, and others.
J I McCoy of Wabash elected Grand Patriarch as Grant Encampment of Odd Fellows marks fiftieth reunion in Pellows Grand Lodge at Fort Wayne. Report shows 210 Encampments totaling about 9,800 members. receipts and expenditures tallied near 370 thousand dollars. officers elected include Grand High Priest Frank Mani of Decatur and Grand Treasurer A A Daily of Lebanon.
The report records Ohio governor results with Bushnell 429,816 and Chapman 461,715, plus other party tallies. It notes Senate as 11 Republicans 18 Democrats and one fusion Democrat in Cincinnati, with a 26 total, and House composition at 48 Republicans 11 Democrats and four fusion Republicans for a 109 total. It discusses joint-ballot majorities and Hanna claims on the Republican side.
Charles S. Brswell, a telegraph operator, was acquitted of murder in Cheyenne Wyoming after a June 15 incident at Fort D. A. Russell in which two soldiers were shot. The court found the shooting justified as self defense.
A dramatic exchange ends with a boastful vow to obtain an injunction within twenty four hours to stop a marriage. The scene features a proud suitor and a blushing maiden as he declares decisive legal action to prevent the match.
Louise Rybolt of Hartsville Indiana, once a bright student, fell ill from over study and fatigue. A neighbor advised Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and after ten boxes she recovered fully. Mrs Rybolt endorses the treatment and notes it works better than doctors medicine.
Promotional notice for train travel highlights Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain routes to major western and southern points. Describes Pullman cars, vestibuled service, and excursions with round trip fares, along with agent contact in Indianapolis. Ends with a remark about telephones in Germany versus France.
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