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Newspaper
Syracuse Register
Location
Syracuse, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
2
An oddly mixture of anecdotes notes a long running French spoliation claim, travel tips with flaxseed, and a tainted survey of California climate improving farming. It also mentions Brown University expanding with a women annex and asserts that the girls are here to stay.
A newly found suit of armor in Reims is said to indicate Joan of Arc stood five feet four inches tall. The article notes she was a legendary French heroine, but not exceptionally tall.
The text explains that ancient Egyptians believed the soul endured with the body and practiced embalming to preserve it as long as possible. It estimates about 400 million mummies exist in Egypt.
Periodic dividends tied to the national debt have been withheld in fractions of a penny. Over the last century these withholdings are said to have accumulated about 750000 dollars for the state.
A Kansas pair proposes a weapon that sprays a powerful jet of boiling water when activated to deter train robbers. They claim the device would push criminals away from their illegal trade and protect trains.
The 59th year of Queen Victoria’s reign concluded without a grand public demonstration due to the Empress’s health and expressed wishes. Planning for the 60th anniversary celebration is already being considered.
Japanese women are as industrious and skilled as men and play a key role in developing foreign trade. They work in large factories sprouting in Japanese cities and some earn what is regarded as high wages as designers and artists.
Reports from Alaska say two men found a solid ledge of gold quartz 600 feet wide and 3,000 feet long beside the Treadwell ledge. Ore may run enough to keep 500 stamps going 100 years day and night, a finding deemed important ahead of crop failures caused by the grasshopper pest.
Archbishop Faleogio, successor to Cardinal Satolli as papal delegate, speaks English fluently and has spent fifteen years on this continent. He once led the Beneventure college at Allegheny Pennsylvania, served as vicar general in Newfoundland, and then held high Franciscan executive offices in None.
A writer argues for standardizing spoon sizes to improve accuracy in prescribing and measuring medicines. The plan would ease medical accuracy but clash with wives who value an aesthetically diverse tea setting and the charm of odd sized spoons for a pretty tea table.
Oscar Plath of Chicago reportedly created a labor-saving fishing device. A rod triggers a spring to lift the fish from the water while the angler rests or attends other tasks. The invention, after enteching the fish at markets, is described as highly advantageous.
An Italian orange shipper arriving in New York with 20 000 boxes valued at 50 000 dollars says most oranges from Italy to the United States come in boxes made in the United States. Ships return boxes for future shipments and after use the boxes are broken for timber. Italy ships about 4 000 000 boxes of oranges per year to the United States.
The text notes wide uncertainty over property values after the St Louis tornado and cites estimates from the president of the board of assessors as unreliable amid the disaster. It describes the difficulty in assessing damage and refrains from definitive figures, framing the event as a significant calamity.
The article reports wheat stocks at 48 819 000 bushels corn 370 000 oats 8 396 000 rye 1 521 000 barley 997 000. It notes 785 miles of new rail in six months across 29 states on 52 lines, up about 20 percent from 1895. It also cites 217 business failures in the week ending the 26th, vs 276 prior week and 256 in 1895, with Reading clearinghouse exchanges at 600 553 852, down from 1 058 570 505 last week and 11 percent below 1895.
Obituary notes the death of Benjamin H. Bristow secretary of the treasury under Grant at his New York home. The report mentions other items including a Boston Sunday school convention tally, a Chicago reelection, coal mine suspensions near Wilkes Barre idling 6 000 workers, and a historic boat race at Poughkeepsie with Cornell winning in a four mile event.
Fire at Jeffery Furniture in Minneapolis caused $100600 in losses. Wisconsin cyclones destroyed buildings in Clayton Clear Lake Nes h koro and La Crosse killing four. Mrs Mary Paulsen struck dead by lightning in Sioux City Ia. Richardson home killed both residents in Newell. Colorado floods threaten thousands of acres of timber. Texas Democrats split over money question electing gold and silver delegates. Bank of Salt Lake failed for 250000. Ex Congressmen Walling dies in Circleville. Indiana Prohibitionists split nominating rival tickets. Crop conditions reported broadly favorable. Col Joseph King Cummings dies in Chicago at 76. Lyman Trumbull dies in Chicago at 62. Corbett Sharkey boxing draw in San Francisco. Texas cyclone from Wills Point to Waco causes extensive damage. Ohio Democrats endorse free silver and nominate delegates to Chicago. Indiana Democrats nominate Shively for governor and pick free silver delegates. James Manley dies near Metropolis Nebraska aged 103 years. Cloudburst damages Marshal Wetzel and surrounding counties.
The Falls River and Machine Company failed for 378000 dollars. Delegates to the Democratic convention split on currency with 578 for free silver and 328 for the gold standard. In Denver the Silver Party met and elected national delegates for St Louis meeting July 22. Mrs Bierner of Texas drowned herself with her three children. Destructive tornadoes leveled Creston Iowa fences and buildings and damaged crops. Sharkey and Corbett agree to a 10000 dollar side finish fight within six months. Atlantic Iowa tornado caused amphitheater and hall damage and crop losses. Cloudburst near Marietta Ohio caused widespread ruin and livestock losses. Multiple executions for murder carried out in Canyon City Colorado Washington DC Marshfield Oregon Elkton Maryland Mariana Arkansas. Kentucky Republicans nominate Langley for Congress. Warring Kentucky men Charles and Richard Golden kill each other. Point Pleasant West Virginia fire destroys Hoofs Opera House and more, 100000 dollar loss. Montana wool clip estimated at 15000000 pounds, higher than ever. Irene Williamson Leonard sentenced to 30 years for murder in Wichita Kansas. Two Harriman sisters drown in a cloudburst near Edwardsville Newfoundland. Carson and Weidler lumber mills destroyed in North Portland Oregon, 300000 dollar loss. Des Moines Iowa judge says state flag display law unconstitutional. Western crop outlook described as excellent. Peter McGivney dies at age 11 in St Louis, once a noted horseman.
Reports state 20 000 persons died in the Yesso island earthquake and tidal wave in Japan. Cuban insurgents Hernandez Roderiguez and Cabrera were shot outside the Cabana fortress in Cuba. Liberal victory in Canada gives Wilfrid Laurier a large French Canadian majority. Spain has spent 19 321 000 since March 1595 to suppress the Cuban rebellion. Oxford grants Thomas F Bayard the honorary D C L degree.
Drownings occur at Shawano Wisconsin when a yacht capsizes. Paterson New Jersey sees silk mill fire causing $100000 loss. Twin Shaft mine Pittston Pennsylvania sustains roof collapse with up to 100 feared dead. West Louisville Kentucky cyclone wrecks many buildings and kills a 16 year old Pearl Hicks. Cuban insurgents threaten Havana with dynamite to force Spain out. U S mineral products for 1895 valued at $611,795,290 up from 1894. Braddock wire works in Pennsylvania closes, 1000 job losses. Two boys drown in Indiana. Red Oak Iowa records stallion speed at 2.03%4. Ohio Democrat convention nominates Patrick McKeown for food and dairy commissioner. dies of cholera morbus in Cincinnati. Syndicate whee...
The poem depicts a restless boy reveling in fireworks and rockets by day and night. It contrasts loud bursts with a night that finally settles into quiet repose as the country town yawns to sleep.
In a prairie Fourth of July tale, Jason Moore returns from Texas to help save cattle herd at a flag-raising near Lone Prairie school. He confronts past jealousies with Harlan, rescues the leader, and earns forgiveness from Anna Leland as the silk flag is raised and America is celebrated.
A terse note reports a thief broke into a local shop described by a resident as a patriotic incident. The message mentions false hair merchandise and strong emotion about the break-in, with little detail on suspects or outcomes.
The Martini Henry rifle will be used for the final time at Bisley during the Queen's prize shooting. Total prizes exceed $50,000 despite reduced money values. Lieut Gen George Digby Barker, aged 64, new Bermuda governor, has a Persian campaign, Lucknow mutiny, and China command record. Auctioned items include 175 dollars for Seaforth Highlanders king's colors and a Busaco medal fetches 500 dollars. A surgeon suggests burying chloroform with the dead to ease fear of being buried alive.
A compilation of early American milestones including tobacco for export in 1616, umbrellas to America in 1773, public schools in Massachusetts by 1645, a Philadelphia steam engine in 1773, Philadelphia’s 1775 anti slavery society, New York’s 1700 public library, New York pen making in 1840, transatlantic submarine cable in 1857, Yale’s 1830 telescope, Michaux’s 1783 Lombardy poplar, and New York’s first theater in 1750.
The item lists several nearly centenarian and supercentenarian individuals including Mrs Arazima Fleming of Waterloo Iowa nearing 102, Mrs Emily Talcott of Hartford aged 105, her relative reaching 107, Charles Murphy of Coshocton about 105, Joseph Andrews of Marysville and Joseph King of Lansingburg both holding long lifespans, Aunt Mary Marks near Independence Texas at 119, and others such as Mrs Catherine Fisher of Steuben ville 100 and Grandma Clerihan of Jacksonville Ill 101.
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