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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
2
A compendium of quips on thefts and politics from Townsend through 19th century gossipy items. Mentions a Vanderbilt theft, Quay desk, Cuba, Spain, Fiji, and Breckinridge, plus jokes on roads, pensions, and a dangerous counterfeiter known as Jim the Penman who evaded plates.
A La Porte report says New York and Cleveland capitalists back a plan to build interurban electric lines in northern Indiana. The routes would start in Lake County, touching South Bend Valparaiso Michigan City La Porte and Elkhart, with freight rail replaced by enhanced passenger electric service.
Count Von Kielmansegg, Austrian nobleman, and Nina Conte a premier Vienna danseuse married in New York after court opposition. They live quietly in elegant apartments with wealth from Austrian estates and bonds. The couple may seek reconciliation with the Austrian court or settle abroad. the bride plans to stay off the stage.
A newspaper excerpt recounts Oriental legends about Adam and Eve heights. Arabs claim Eve stood 200 feet tall and Adam 312 feet, with Eve’s tomb at Jiddan near Mecca measuring 206% by 17% feet, while June 3 marks the tomb’s open night amid legends of Abel’s death anniversary.
Chief Engineer William A. Allen of the Maine Central railroad died after the Lewiston Falls bridge incident. He was inspecting bridge work on the rear platform when the train neared the falls, his head struck an upright stanchion, and he was swept by rapids toward West Pitch, plunging and vanishing near jagged rocks. Allen led the Maine Central construction department.
Charles Rodman was slain February 28 near his barn prompting a $1,400 reward by state and county officials. Sheriff Miller Under Sheriff Bodley and Constable Raymond arrested William Mattox and Charles Clark, after Mrs Rodman confessed she hired them and paid Clark 50 dollars for the deed. Mattox a respected farmer and Clark, living with Mattox since September, face murder charges.
Victoria Morosini Schilling once daughter of a rich banker eloped at age 11 with a coachman then danced on the Casino stage before quitting show life and disappearing until recently she appeared living in Rutland Vermont convent wearing the sisters of St Joseph habit.
A London column speculates that promotion of Lord Wolseley to field marshal signals an early reshuffle. The duke of Cambridge may resign as commander in chief, to be replaced by Wolseley for five years, then Connaught. Roberts to succeed Wolseley in Dublin.
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying restorative that strengthens nerves toning the stomach and regulating the system. A testimonial claims the product cured grip and heart strain after a doctor offered little help enabling the woman to resume housework.
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