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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
3
A compact survey of fashionable summer frock trims features removable fittings in soft silk lace ribbons and chiffon. The May Ladies' Home Journal pictures and describes these simple elegant additions for the season.
Letters from women across states praise Dr. Hartman’s Peruna for catarrh and related pelvic organ issues. Patients claim cures or major relief when doctors failed. Mentions of a book Health and Beauty by Dr. Hartman, offered free upon request from Columbus, Ohio.
Blase Brooklyn May 22 four factories a planing mill a blacksmith shop and fourteen dwellings were destroyed by fire of unknown origin. The blaze started at Vella Bros planing mill on Freeman street. Lease estimated at 350 dollars. In Wisconsin May 22 peace conference of the World's United League met in Williams Bay. C O Boring proposed a Fourth of July program emphasizing peace and public meetings with orations and illuminations. The Hague peace work was discussed and Mrs Harbert urged declaring the year 1900 as a universal peace year.
The American liner Paris under Captain Watkins, en route from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, ran aground at The Manacles off the south coast of Cornwall England, after departing May 20 from Southampton.
Oil men from Standard Oil have spent weeks in Southern California examining oil districts and evaluating fields for potential development and investment opportunities.
W T Bell, a noted newspaper man, and his wife were found dead in a bed filled with illuminating gas. Letters show death by own action due to despondency from ill health. A concluding note explains the motive as self destruction.
A promotional note warns that pride leads to health neglect and disease. It urges taking Hood s Sarsaparilla to prevent a fall in vitality, implying strong remedies lie in this tonic rather than medical care.
Idaho reports show Ballard’s Landing busy on the Snake River with snow depths up to six feet in the Owyhees. Silver City sleighs remain in use as Seven Devils and Buffalo Hump districts see strong locating and development. Boise Chamber of Commerce opens in the mayor’s office. militia plans advance in Lewiston. Gov Steunenberg back at work after illness.
Summary of diverse notes from British Columbia including Greenwood by law, prize funds for May 24 sports, the drowning death of Charles Albert May near Vancouver, W F Fletcher’s inspection trip to Canyon Creek, Swiss guides for Rocky Mountain outings, Eva Langdon the Vancouver actress, Victoria's by law to borrow 210 000 dollars, Alonzo Wheadon seeking his brother in London, and a Home Club note on culture stressing home learning as a value.
May 22 reports that about 800 Section men of the Grand Trunk railway asked for a wage raise, was refused, and the strike now affects the road from Sarnia Ontario to Portland Maine. Rear Admiral Kautz is described as a smoker on par with General Grant.
James A. Clemmer was hanged in Norristown Pennsylvania for the murder of Mrs. Emma P Kaiser on October 23 1896.
A pamphlet warns that nervous mood in women signals disease and urges readers to consult Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Mass. The letter from Mrs. F. S. Bennett of Kansas describes relief after Pinkham’s remedy. The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a trusted women’s remedy used by over a million.
In Indianapolis Judge Baker ruled the heir of Marion Tyler, lynched at Scotsburg months earlier, may pursue damages against the county sheriff and his bondsmen. Separately, Gen. Kirkland, father of actress Odette Tyler, suffered paralysis in New York after an earlier incident. A General Wesley Merritt brought a parrot from the Pacific, a Spanish sailor’s former property, which now speaks mainly its foreign tongue.
In Paraguay a gentleman is enjoined by law to kiss every lady he is introduced to. Portland Wire and Iron Works promotes wire and iron fencing and office railing at 334 Alder. Experiments show blood circulation affected by music. Piso's Cure for Consumption praised by C L Baker of Philadelphia. Great Britain United States and France hold half of total world wealth.
Oregon Blood Purifier cited in appeals court opinion about Lillian Beck versus the supreme lodge K P of the world. Case involves widow of Frank A Beck. coroner ruled death by self action while temporarily insane. Court holds insurer must prove suicide intent. widow awarded $3,000.
The Archbishop of Canterbury guards a record containing the signatures of all royal brides and grooms married in England. Proposals arise to annex the entire Montreal island to include its 26 municipalities. An English dean from Ely advocates placing Shakespeare on the church calendar.
Stephen Crane will abandon newspaper work to focus on book production. Mark Twain's lawyers acquired the old frame house in Florida, Missouri, where he was born. England's coal reserves are estimated to last about 200 more years, North America's about 600. Five hundred spinning workers at the Fe Mille mine in Menominee, Michigan, struck for a 20 percent raise.
The Pacific Union Printer of San Francisco urges wage workers to join unions, push for rights, and abolish injustice. It advocates getting together, educating, and initiating action now to build a stronger, more equal world.
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