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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
4
The piece discusses New York's 1901 electoral context with six months of mayoral appointments, salary debates for top offices, and a note on Perry S Heath and Jel ly Mark Hanna. It also highlights Fort Wayne mayor Henry Berghoff enforcing alcohol and gambling laws for a cleaner city administration.
The London Telegraph warns America leads in industry and exports while Britain falls behind in coal iron and steel, prompting questions on infant industries. A P Kunz of the Elkhart Review urges fathers choosing colleges for sons to guide their associations, as peers shape future character and career.
Iris notes the Boer war has already cost Great Britain seven hundred thirty thousand pounds plus property destruction and value shrinkage. It claims thousands of lives lost outweigh financial losses, and critiques British advocates who say buying war bonds is profitable, calling such views callous and materialistic.
A fragmented OCR item hints at betting activity tied to a person named Eris. The readable bits suggest a wager or stake but lack clear context, dates, or participants beyond the lone reference to Eris. The text remains incomplete and uncertain.
The article notes rapid invention in electrical transit, claiming electric railroading has largely shed its experimental phase and little further improvement is expected. It also highlights Canpres’s Seashore Homes at Atlantic City N J for poor children and mothers, established 28 years ago to provide care during hot months, aiding over 17 000 children and 5000 mothers.
Senator J B Stoll of South Bend comments in the Times that Kent's defeat results from subordinating merit to organized pressure. He notes Kent, known as the gentleman in politics, would have been chosen if fitness trumped party considerations. Many Elkhart residents fail to value ability and merit and fear causing offense by honest convictions.
New England library managers unveiled a free access set of several hundred volumes titled The Standard Library. Visitors can browse freely with aim to steer youth away from trashy reads toward higher quality literature. A librarian stresses the long term gain as readers grow to treasure good books.
A remark notes that the wildest speculation on Wall Street was preceded by New York grand jury attention to speculative evils, hinting at a Tammany move to level the playing field. The piece frames the issue as a remarkable moment in the city’s financial and political landscape.
An Indianapolis Sentinel note describes Judge Foster urging the New York grand jury to probe Wall Street neighborhoods for predatory schemes. It highlights alluring ads, bogus mining outfits, and dishonest oil syndicates draining credulous buyers. It contrasts market fraud with broader risks and calls for action against promoters. Also mentions a short horn bull calf for sale near Leesburg.
All who served in the war with Spain or the Philippines are requested to gather at the Armory in Warsaw at 12:30 PM on Thursday May 30 to take part in Decoration Day services. L. E. Harrer and C. A. Smarr announce the call.
A rare bargain offers 80 acres including Leedy Springs six miles west of Warsaw on good terms. Described as one of the county’s most desirable eighties, the property is offered very cheaply.
The recorder lists several deaths across Indiana. Charles H. Selister, formerly of Inwood, Marshall County, died in Logansport at 41. Mrs. Silas Shobe, longtime Noble County resident, died in Ligonier. John Drelinger, 79, a former Goshen resident, died in Elkhart County. Mary D. Weed, 15, died of consumption. Israel Leininger, 68, longtime Concord Township resident, died at his Elkart County farm. W. J. B. Kenmore, 62, died in Knox after being struck by a Nickel Plate train.
Friday May 17 social events feature Miss Faun Miller hosting friends on South Lake street with songs games and dancing. Eastern Star held a large session in Masonic hall with Mrs Ewing of Orange as honored guest and many members present. Milford party joined the event. Senior class day exercises at the High School showcased music and remarks by Miss Felbaum and Mr. Easterday. Local court reports include Gerrard charged with assault and Dudley for public intoxication. Kosciusko County school enumeration shows 8 767 pupils, with declines in boys and total enrollment. color pupils total three.
Produce market notes show shoulder bacon and chickens available in Warsaw markets. Prices and quantities vary by stall, with signs indicating fresh daily arrivals. Local vendors encourage shoppers to compare weights and inquire about special cuts.
Lizzie Calvert aged 40 daughter of Mrs Sarah Calvert died Friday at 2 a m at Mount Aetna Huntington county while seeking cancer treatment The funeral was held Saturday at Mount Aetna where interment occurred Travelers Protective Association event offered round trip fares to Richmond Va from Four Route points May 31 to June 2 1901 Tickets valid for return to June 10 1901 Also advertised were reduced prices on select shoes and a Drew Selby Co line with premiums offer
Excursion tickets to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition via Pennsylvania Lines go on sale May 7. Tickets valid until September 30 with return by October 31 and a special return within fifteen days after sale may be obtained. Additional low fare excursions are planned May 7 11 21 and 28 with five day return windows. Stop-overs at Lakewood and Jamestown allowed. inquire at nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent for fares and maps.
Excursion tickets to Lincoln Nebraska via Pennsylvania Lines for the German Baptist Brethren annual conference valid May 23 to 27 with return until June 4. By depositing ticket and 50 cents at Lincoln joint agent, return limit may be extended to depart Lincoln after June 30. See ticket agents for details.
For sale a dozen good family milk cows. Seller is B. Whittenberger. Includes resh wording unclear but indicates cattle sale arranged by the listed contact.
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