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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
3
A condensed Washington roundup highlights Indiana figures securing federal favors amid railway interests. The item mentions Union Pacific sales implications and Cuban horror reports shaping policy concerns.
A report notes intestinal diseases tied to contracted food supplies causing a large share of city deaths. Dr Brunner highlights Havana linked pest areas and poor housing conditions near the municipality. The piece links health, policy debate, and Alaska representation to Congress.
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain’s government defending its Cuba policy and noting U S influence as it faces opposition from reform factions. The piece highlights tensions between Madrid and Washington over aid, reform efforts, and the anticipated impact on Cuba policy and global power dynamics.
A discussion examines whether current U S designs and forms for currency and government notes are viable. The article references debates on government procurements, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and potential changes to notes and related financial materials.
The Luetgert murder case ends without a verdict after 66 hours of deliberation. Nine jurors favored conviction and death, three favored acquittal, with Adolph Luetgert denying the charges as the court discharged the panel.
State government officials led by the governor have relocated to Birmingham due to widespread yellow fever quarantines in Montgomery. All state officers are transacting business from the new capital.
Miss Frances E. Willard was re elected president of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the Toronto convention.
Snow storms sweep western Nebraska and South Dakota disrupting rail movement. Dispatches report heavy snowfall in Valentine and the Black Hills with cold rain shutting thrashing. Omaha awaits the storm expected to intensify by nightfall with near record severity.
The War Department chief engineer summarized Indiana river works for the year. Costs for finishing the Jeffersonville Ohio chute at $150,608.80. total Indiana chute expenditures listed as $?. additional $550,000 needed for overall falls. Wabash work criticized for lack of system-wide improvement. $762,440 spent with little tangible progress. The White River improvement and navigation findings urged suspension until proper outlet is provided. Congress to receive House Document 475.
A former president condemns self serving candidacy and party subservience while calling for disinterested citizens to pursue good government. The piece contrasts political manipulation with noble civic duty as it discusses the public mind and electoral integrity. Mountain lions roam near the Illinois river and Indian Territory, preying on cattle.
The War Department received Lieutenant May’s report on the Indiana National Guard noting above average condition. He recommends four actions: equip batteries with new 32 inch breech loading rifles, encamp a battalion with regular troops for instruction, swap seven hundred Springfield model 183 rifles for newer models, and raise the annual state troop appropriation to 1.03.60.
Chicago officials announce a major investigation into fraud and abuse of power in the water office. The mayor and aldermen plan to appoint a water commission and revise oversight after years of mismanagement and losses to the city.
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