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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
3
The document reviews silver coinage seigniorage from July 1, 1886, to June 30, 1887, including coin quantities, gold and silver bar production, and import/export values. It also covers postal revenue and expenditures for the year, and notes on arbitration treaty issues and administrative observations.
The jury failed to reach a verdict on the forgery charge against Atkinson, wife of the West Virginia governor. Seven jurors favored acquittal and five favored conviction, and the case was dismissed after deadlock.
A San Francisco letter dated Sept 20 describes a proposed Lincoln Territory formed by dividing Alaska. Boundaries extend to the Arctic Ocean and include key regions such as St Michael’s, Kodiak, Copper River, and the Yukon settlements. The note mentions the capital possibly near a Weare site, with land offices moved if chosen.
State Statistician Conner begins collecting and tabulating city and town tax duplicates for the first time. County treasurers collect part of corporate taxes, with 1895 totals around 19.57 million dollars plus local additions. The study aims to provide a complete picture of levies, rates, and county limits to aid taxpayers.
United States officials report no progress on bimetallism despite talks with cabinet members. Sir James Williams heads the Indian finance department and argues against reopening the mints, blaming bankers and the London Times for blocking Britain’s cooperation.
The London Daily Chronicle reports Premier Salisbury wishes to resign due to health unable to endure public life. A cabinet reconstruction is anticipated soon.
At a board meeting Thomas F. Clark was chosen acting vice president succeeding John Van Horne who resigned after sixteen years in the post. Van Horne has served Western Union for nearly forty years in various capacities.
Charles Anderson Dana, editor of the New York Sun, died at his Glencoe Long Island home at 1 20 PM after a prolonged illness. Born August 1819 in Hinsdale New Hampshire he rose with Horace Greeley to the New York Tribune and later led the Sun as chief editor since 1868, shaping its bold independent voice.
Chicago special: Florist Carl Noeble, in despondency over his father’s death in Germany, rigged a wire noose, mounted a barrel, attempted to drink carbolic acid, then slashed his throat with a razor and hanged himself when the barrel toppled. He died from the noose despite a good financial condition.
The Munchener Nachrich ten reports a German man sought to claim a 1000 kiss record from his partner over ten hours with half hour refreshments. Umpires watched as he reached 750 kisses in the third hour before his lips failed and he lost consciousness.
Joseph W. Oliver, veteran, was found guilty of attempted murder in the Federal Court here. The charge stems from a dynamite explosion at Col A J Smith's Federal Soldiers Home near the city on June 30, endangering the governor and his family. Oliver had previously threatened the governor. Federal law prescribes up to three years.
A Mamund dispatch states Jirga tribesmen surrendered Martini rifles and vowed peace while Ma mund troops pursue Umra Khan’s followers. The punitive expedition destroyed twenty six villages and killed many insurgents amid ongoing operations.
The Daily Mail Vienna correspondent recounts Dolezal’s hanging as a horrifying spectacle. The murderer writhed in a prolonged three minute struggle after being hoisted by the neck and drawn down by cords.
The Supreme Court announced that Justice Stephen J. Field of California did not retire and will remain on the bench. President McKinley expressed regret in a letter and indicated a successor will be nominated after Congress convenes in December.
A string of terse reports from across the country notes Ole Oleson slain in his miner’s hovel in an unidentified town, a boy dragged to death by a runaway horse near Hardinsburg, a mother accused of drowning her infant at Lebanon Junction Ky, and a naval rendezvous planned in San Francisco to speed sailors to war vessels. Deserters escape Georgia jail, a Kansas judge applies the eight hour law, Dutch Webber arrested in Detroit for Chicago post office robberies, church thefts in Monroe Mi, a Kentuckian drowns in a pond after a duck, and a Buffalo relative’s nephew dies from smoking.
Denver special reports ex senator H A W Tabor met W S Stratton in Colorado Springs to discuss redeveloping a Boulder County Eldorado prospect. Stratton offered $15000 as funding and received a letter of tribute with a witty repayment offer of a $5 check if ever able.
Oriental cables report Kuang Yang in Hunan captured by rebels. They killed the magistrate and his family, freed prisoners, and looted the city. The insurgents, estimated at 15 000, attack to overthrow the southern government as officials and mandarins are slain.
George Mortimer Pullman famed creator of sleeping cars died at his Chicago home from heart disease Tuesday morning. Born March 3, 1831 in Chautauqua County New York he began as a clerk and later built elevate blocks before designing the Pioneer sleeping car in 1855 and founding the Pullman system.
John Armstrong Chanler, Amelia Rives's ex husband and Astor descendant, is reported insane and under treatment at Bloomingdale. Friends deny insanity, say nerves and physical breakdown from overwork. Also notes Iowa Supreme Court ruling on non assignability of fraternal insurance orders. Democratic Cleveland candidates pledge to oppose any US Senate candidate who is a millionaire or monopolist.
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