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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
4
Telegraphed from San Francisco a farmer with a near fatal compound fracture of the vertebrae was treated by surgeons who sawn out spinal joints and suspended him by the neck using an extension device. The report notes an omission about whittled replacement joints, suggesting the tale may be fanciful.
A New York Sun observer at Saratoga reports a remarkable decrease in alcohol consumption at grand hotels across Sarotoga Saratoga Lake George and the White Mountains. Despite strong hotel patronage rooms and dining areas show dull bar business as wine Champagne and claret sales fall.
A discussion favored nonpartisan procedures for appointing Supreme Court judges and noted that appointed systems in several states allegedly sustain higher standards than elective ones. Critics doubt any reform can change the entrenched practice and public record.
An observer notes modern metal bridges replace wooden structures yet calls for keeping covered bridges as landmarks. They praise their charm and utility while lamenting the decision to board them up and urging authorities to remedy the situation for future preservation.
The author advocates a small cost solution, avoiding timber damage, with extensive lateral openings cut in the sides rather than transoms to provide light air and a view.
Compiled roster details historic Indiana leaders from territorial appointees to state governors with terms, including St. Clair Harrison Posey Jennings Hendricks Ray Noble Wallace Bigger Whitcomb etc up to early 1900s noting acting terms and irregular spellings.
The Riondike fever turns into a wide scale malaise with thousands pursuing northbound passage despite warnings. Provisions run out and prices soar while many are forced to steal for food, some executions reported. Ships refuse to carry passengers lacking funds, tramp steamers accept pay, and crews abandon responsibility leaving migrants near St Michael’s to charity. Treasury interference anticipated to curb such passages before winter.
The State Bank of Ambia in Benton county closed after cashier Bred McConnell absconded with most funds on Saturday night. McConnell and his wife fled toward Hoopeston IL. examiner MHlHkan now in charge, with about 0000 likely missing. Debtors grew uneasy Monday. clerk Blanche Moore held the combination to the vault but found no money. Governor Mount discussed insurance amid rumors of secrets in Mrs Harness’s house. Alice Litchen wed Frank Holmes in Anderson and will move to New Albany. Oil near New Albany: Major J W Kelso struck a petroleum vein and burned nearly a barrel of crude.
The piece surveys Indiana railways with mileage figures for main and side tracks, naming lines such as Pennsylvania and Lake Shore. It covers proposed local fire insurance growth, calls for home companies, and notes premiums versus losses. It also reports on attacks on Mrs. Harness, the Wagner glass plant sale, quarry finds, and various local incidents across counties.
Indiana operators who went to Canada are returning. Canadian wells produce about a half barrel daily on average. A deaf mute named Shipley was arrested at Pendleton for robbery after resisting four deputies. Several mailsacks were found in woods near Warsaw on Wednesday and turned over to the post office containing first class matter.
Observers at Windsor report Queen Victoria's growing weakness and lameness during arrival. She required help to board the landau from the train, signaling she is aging and frail. The report is from the New York Journal. Miss Kate Field is awarded the Academic Palm by the French Government. She is named Officier de l Instruction Publique.
Mrs. Fernando Yznaga of New York defeats Mrs. Tangtry in celebrated back and shoulder fashion. Gotham’s social women admire her silhouette and seek portraits and photographs in a backward posture, reflecting a vogue in refined costumes across society.
Passaic public school class of twenty young ladies cooked cabbage salad under a teacher. They ate the salads and found the dish challenging their appetites, laughing at the outcome. The tale, cited from the New York World, underlines the point of testing recipes on others first.
Miss Antoinette Humphreys of Mount Auburn Cincinnati is named colonel in the West Virginia militia by Governor McCorkle. At nineteen she is the only woman holding such a rank, a commission awarded after her charity performances for the Old Womens Home.
The article surveys 19th century style trends with buckles on stock boleros and mantles, sable boleros and heavy trims. It highlights black velvet collars with ermines, three buckles on stock, shorter coats, coarse crepon dresses, Eton coats, stately winter hats, gold band bracelets, and the value of well fitting gloves.
The article surveys fashion trends with collars stock and stock collars, jet trimming, monogram buckles, Juliet slippers, straight brims hats, fur bonnets, epaulets, moire and miroir velvet, chic pokea nets, satin brocade hats, restoration bows, and new furs. It notes Chrysanthemum patterns in tableware and hautes nouveautes like chrysanthemum collarettes and a photo holder from Chinese matting.
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