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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
6
An excited exchange in Westville Indiana questions who bears responsibility for unhappy marriages. The discussion suggests human nature as a factor and calls for peace while noting potential future U S involvement in China could rise in trade and profit.
Proposals tax unmarried men and bar them from office while exceptions or delays raise questions. If a bachelor seeks marriage and a woman seeks exemption, the policy spotlights who bears the tax and how eligibility is applied.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports 120000 bushels of seed corn shipped to Egypt. The seed will be planted in the fertile Nile soil to boost agricultural yield.
George W. Bean Sr and his four sons of Somerville Massachusetts were all made master masons on the same evening at Putnam lodge. The five men earned the nickname the pot of Beans for this historic achievement in the masonic fraternity.
A brief statement in a Washington paper says the fires destroyed lumber that would keep all U S sawmills busy for two years exporting it to the market.
A Rumford Falls man who served as a boy in blue 25 years ago preserves hardtack from Union rations. He says the crusty ration remains in good shape and, should his teeth improve, he would someday eat it to recall old times.
The article warns of danger in granting more honors to Gen. Lord Roberts, noting he already holds the longest title list in Britain. It lists his official designations including Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford, P C, K P, G C B, G C I, G C L, LL D, and other honors.
Harriett Martineau reported in 1840 that seven professions were open to women teaching needlework keeping boarders factory work typesetting bookkeeping and household work. The passage notes how the new women have invaded many fields and that times have changed.
The text notes Russia could outclass Japan numerically and in resources, but Japan boasts a splendid navy while Russia lags in essential features. On the ocean Japan would hold the advantage, potentially hindering Russian transport or landing capabilities.
The Wheeling group collected worn rubber items including shoes tires bands hoses bulbs and more in an old rubber day drive. The items were sold to a junkman and the proceeds added to the day nursery treasury, with no one objecting to the contribution.
The speaker notes a woman created the Lady Bookkeepers union and questions why similar male unions such as the Amalgamated Association of Gentleman Clerks or Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen are not formed to show tradesmen and professionals keep pace with progress.
The statement that the prosperous day of the American novelist had come is now more true than before. In about 18 months total sales of four popular American novels on American subjects likely exceed a million, while English or foreign works have not reached 50,000. Times have changed.
Fashionable New York women have incorporated the Ladies Kennel Association to promote humane treatment by owners and to own breed and exhibit dogs. The charter aims to unite dog owners of the better class and hints at bright prospects for dog society.
Jerome writes from Spain noting Spaniards claim the bullring exists mainly for public benefit, while contrasting its purpose with observed practices and the ring’s controversial appeal. The piece highlights cultural framing and economic motives behind the bullfight tradition.
News round up from Washington and regions nationwide highlights notable events from the East West and South. Brief items summarize political updates social happenings and economic notes with concise emphasis on timely developments.
Summary of Senate debates on seating and treaties in Washington on the fifth and sixth, with House action on Hawaiian labor contracts and a territorial government bill for Hawaii. Reports on naval and agricultural appropriations, Bland tribute, and Masters of Philippine command changes. International avalanches in Echigo Japan, an anarchist incident in Brussels, Boer actions at Bloemfontein and De Wet’s dorp, and Manila insurgent clashes.
The Department of Justice argues in a Washington brief that the constitution does not apply to Porto Rico. Admiral Dewey champions a platform of the flag and free trade. The speaker claims to be a Democrat. A parcels post treaty is set between Venezuela and the United States. Treasury data show a record money in circulation at 2,021,274,256 dollars.
The leading clearing houses in the United States cleared 1.94 billion dollars in the week ended the 6th, up from 1.73 billion the prior week though below the 1899 level by 5.1 percent. US business failures totaled 182 in the week, down from 203 the previous week and 220 in 1899. Notable deaths include John Wright Dean at 70 in Pawtucket Rhode Island and painter Frederic Church at 74 in New York. Joseph Horne & Co. department store in Pittsburgh burned, losing about 2.0 million dollars.
Republicans renominate Sherman in New York and Bowersock in Kansas while Democrats nominate Cooney in Missouri. Fires destroy Spies Building in Me nomine and a Dewey post office injures the postmaster. Mine deaths in Welleston Q and a cloudburst near Austin Tex cause widespread damage. Executions, political adjournments, and court rulings accompany a year of turmoil across states.
A terse notice states the firm forbids employees to smoke cigarettes in and around its site in Robinson, Ryetown, addressing workplace conduct and possible repercussions for violation.
Senate approves Indian appropriation bill totaling 5 414 000 and considers Alaskan civil code. House reports favorably on revising the general pension act of 1890. War in the Philippines draws investigation while yellow fever closes ports.
London reports Britons face a protracted winter campaign as Lord Roberts awaits remounts and woolen khaki. Kitchener tasked with railway protection while plans focus on Mafeking relief and Kimberley defense amid ongoing troop movements and logistical delays. A 16 year old messenger plans to reach Pretoria with greetings to Kruger from thousands of schoolchildren.
Gen Corbin reports Otis has more men than needed and that requests from Generals Young and Bell for additional troops will likely be granted. He says reinforcements from Manila-area forces could be sent to bolster operations to restore peace in Luzon provinces.
Colorado congressmen urge soldiers home in Denver while Secretary Long backs medals and extra pay for naval gallantry. Porto Rican unions join U S labor bodies as Cuba shipments swell. Notable obituaries include John William Rey and a North Paterson minstrel. Egypt mummy linked to Exodus Pharaoh in France.
Washington April 10 Representative Levy of New York introduced a resolution noting 30 officers and men in the Philippines died by their own hand and more than 400 are confined in insane asylums. It calls for information from the secretary of war and authorizes an investigating committee if warranted.
A. O. Hyde former county poor superintendent in Machall Michigan was bound over for trial on three embezzlement counts. The total alleged theft equals 16000 dollars with 4000 dollars repaid. Hyde is 84 and served thirty years in office.
New York April 10 The Reverend Arthur C NeGiffert formally withdrew from the Presbyterian church. His resignation was contained in a letter to the presbytery of New York.
In Ithaca on April 10, Charles Ingersoll the defaulting county treasurer had bond forfeited for a $10,000 bond related default matter.
Washington reports Otis dispatch from Manila dated April 9 notes Gen Bates with Fortieth Infantry securing Surigao Cagayan and Mindanao Jolo areas. Troops occupied 11 Mindanao sites and 3 Jolo without resistance capturing 241 rifles and 97 pieces of artillery. Affairs described as quiet and satisfactory. Adjt Gen Corbin adds clarification on reinforcement requests from Generals Young and Bell.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey will travel in Baltimore and Ohio’s private car from Washington to Chicago on April 29 for a ball at the Auditorium marking Manila Bay’s anniversary. The party includes Lieut Caldwell and others. only Chicago hospitality is accepted with no separate entertainments. A 12 day Mississippi and Ohio valley tour follows, with brief stops in Jacksonville, St. Louis, Memphis, Louisville, Nashville, and Frankfort.
Reports from Dallas, Gonzales, Austin and surrounding areas show more than 50 deaths and extensive flood damage across southern and southwestern Texas. Rail lines crippled, bridges washed out, and farmlands inundated as rivers recede slowly.
A large Green Point blaze on April 10 destroyed several factories and damaged others. An estimated 1,200 to 1,500 workers were displaced and damages ranged from 500000 to 600000 dollars. Factories wiped out included Edward C. Smith box makers North Carolina Pine Lumber A J J McCollum coal dealers George W Diper wood and paint works Post McCord iron founders and patternmakers. Buildings of Brooklyn oil works and Church Co soda makers also suffered damage.
April 10 reports that plans for erecting a new Convention Hall in Kansas City have nearly been completed and readiness is advancing. The item notes local efforts and forthcoming details on the project.
The marine hospital service reports an epidemic of yellow fever in San Salvador. Surgeons at fruit ports have been notified and will update officials as the situation develops. Father and son drown in Michigan sink hole
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