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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
8
Burlington, a Boston suburb, marked its one hundredth anniversary with a community celebration. The town notes population growth of 39 percent over the last 96 years.
Mrs. Ella Knowles Haskell of Elena Montana recently retired from the office of assistant attorney-general. She was the first and only woman to hold that position.
The benevolent pawn shop in New York notes a six percent return last year and £900,000 loaned on 41,000 pledges, with nearly all being redeemed on time. Managers call the performance a complete success.
A fashion trend notes that people are addressing and stamping envelopes on their back folds. Directions written across folds prevent opening by unauthorized persons without the fact being noted.
Col Leonard recalls twelve New York troops mustered out praising ample provisions and clothing from Uncle Sam. He notes no losses in Cuba and asserts abundance of food money and gear during the campaign.
The American signal corps in Cuba completed an overland telegraph line linking Havana and Santiago. It runs at over three miles per day and the trunk telegraph now spans the island from east to west.
A speaker urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to craft a nationwide law punishing crimes that begin in one state and finish in another. The proposal suggests enabling arrest across state lines for crimes begun elsewhere.
A Swedish inventor claims a light based system can transmit motor power to steer a torpedo and return to the operator like a boomerang. He concedes the limited market may hinder profitability for such a returning torpedo device.
Admiral Dewey informs the navy department that three Spanish cruisers sunk at Manila Bay have been repaired and are nearly ready for service. One cruiser will be commissioned soon and crews sizes are specified. The admiral is noted as a capable restorer and destroyer.
A Honolulu paper prints a random sample of names from the UMawaii forests delinquent tax list. Names include Alapaki Gila Alapai An Kui Ah You C J Ah Fat Poa Saw Tong Bow Din Doi Ak Goo Ilokepa Een Kahaunaela Lukin Kahalohevlo Leihulu Keohokalole Kahaukumakalhini Not Atu and L so. The Ks column shows three times as many delinquents as any other letter.
The London Spectator calls Gen Wood's Santiago governance a revelation to colonial powers and urges imitation of his methods. It adds his latest recommendation for immediate establishment of public schools, criticizing Cuba's past denial of education to the poor.
Engineer Germain of the French Ministry of Posts and Telegraphs claims an adaptation of the telephone wire will amplify microphone vibrations so receivers need not touch the ear or mouth to the transmitter. The device enables two people to converse from yards apart. Official tests declare the invention a success.
The retired Justice Stephen J Field dies in Washington aged 83, marking the end of the Lincoln era in the Supreme Court. Field served 34 years, a tenure longer than Chief Justice Marshall, and was one of three Lincoln appointees noted for ambitious, though unrealized, presidential aspirations.
A French statistics report shows a surge in smoking among women over the past year with cigarettes and even pipes gaining female followers. Notable figures such as the duchess de Uzes and the marchioness Bouchefou are named as examples of public after-dinner smoking.
A compact roundup of notable events from Washington and across the East West and South. Highlights include political developments, industry updates, and regional happenings shaping national affairs.
A fire raced through Rutland Illinois wiping out the town business section. In a separate incident near Gainesville Alabama a young farmer named Andrew Mack shot his wife and then killed himself.
Troops under General Lawton advance twelve miles north of Santa Cruz and seize Paete and Longos after an hour of naval shelling against rebels. American losses tally five killed and two wounded. Madrid orders minor allied actions as Lawton shifts toward Cavite and possible Aguinaldo hideout. other reports cover Bolivian events, Canadian floods, and a Rome papal anniversary.
The nine month export total for domestic products reaches $547,725,291 with varied trade figures. Gen Joseph Wheeler eyed as Manila military governor. McKinley creates a Tahoe forestry reserve and public park. March gold and silver exports and imports shown with deficits and year over year changes. Consuls to Spain to resume duty after war. Cuban planters mortgage extensions for one year. Townsend named U S minister to Brussels, Storer going to Spain.
The election for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic was postponed until the next encampment. Amid a flurry of late 19th century economic reports, business failures rose in the United States and exchanges at leading clearing houses topped over two trillion dollars in weekly activity. Notable notes include a New York bill banning six day bicycle races signed by Gov Roosevelt and memorials for Eli Phayer and John H. Oberry, senior figures in Congress and public service, both passing away in 1590s-era accounts.
An 18 year old social figure Eva Penniston dies after a coughing fit in Anderson Indiana. Pomeroy Indiana faces near total destruction from fire. Cuban generals and American officers discuss insurgent troop actions in Havana and Kooke cooperation. Louisville Baptist church in Kentucky expels members tied to spirits trade. The Forty first Tiime assembly adjourns early after a short session. Western prospectors locate six gold mines in Holguin Cuba. Sheridan Wyoming flood devastates property and lives. Ottawa Kona hurricane damages homes. Isaac Becker dies in Illinois from gasoline stove explosion leaving three orphans. J J Lepper and son fatally burn in Nebraska prairie fire. National charities and corrections meet in Cincinnati May 17 to 23. Cascade mountains avalanche kills six. Cuban muster rolls show 45000 names with 6000 officers. San Quentin executes Manuel Chavez for murder Georgia Rodriguez. Yazoo City Mississippi hangees Sam Washington for murder of Coker. Ohio Republicans set state convention in Columbus June 1 2. William Zimmer marks 100th birthday in Clinton Iowa. Hateman Indian kills wife child and brother near Grat Oklahoma. Chippewa Falls Wisconsin boiler explosion kills three men and injures others.
Advices from Manila report the rebel seat of government has shifted to Tarlac after leaving Malolos and San Fernando. A 22 member committee of leading Filipinos met to discuss peace on a substantial basis. Nine Denver firemen were badly injured though property loss was small. General orders direct discharge of regulars in Cuba who enlisted for the Spanish war. In Bilbao riots 26 wounded. Thomas Temple of Rollin Michigan killed his wife and himself amid domestic trouble. A Marinette boom broke, 1,000,000 feet of logs swept away. Missouri river lowlands at Niobrara Nebraska submerged for first time since 1381. Correa died in Madrid. Coroner’s jury failed to assign blame for riot killings in Pana Illinois. Hrans Kalatka, Chicago musician, died aged 71. Weshington Springs prairie fire destroyed homes. Supreme Court strikes down Michigan railroad ticket rule. Cruiser Chicago sails from Brooklyn on 22 600 mile cruise under Rear Admiral Howison. Pennsylvania house committee recommends nine prosecutions for bribery. Hubert Lowrey dies at 83 in Kuron South Carolina. Gen Guy Henry says Americans should not be thrust into offices and colonial policy debated.
Argentina expects 1 500 0000 tons of maize for export. Mrs McKinley shows health improvement and is said to be better than in years. El Correo Espanola, Madrid Carlist organ, suppressed as property of a British subject. American Linseed Oil Co absorbs four Twin Cities mills in a SouGu Qu deal. Britain informs Germany the UK has no designs on Tonga. Gov Powers calls June 19 special election for Second district seat to fill Dingley. Yankee clipper Rence sails from Hong Kong to New York in 106 days averaging 165 miles daily. Laurin Martin of Lowell wins Birmingham England arts prize. Rev Dr Neese F Alsop elected general secretary of domestic and foreign missionary society. Charles Dial California baseball star dies in Grass Valley from brain fever after skull fracture from pitched ball. Only two full admirals afloat Dewey and Hopkins. French navy ranks: vice admiral highest. Parcel post treaty US China ratified and to go into effect.
The U.S. cruiser Raleigh returned from Manila to New York on a rainy day. escorted by two captured gunboats Alvarado and Sandoval and about 25 excursion vessels, the parade from Tompkinsville to Grant's Tomb drew Mayor Van Wyck and a large cheering public.
Washington reports only about seven percent of volunteers offered a $500 travel bonus will reenlist. General Otis disapproves most discharge requests, favoring sick or disabled soldiers. Lawton urges large garrisons and predicts vast troop needs to quell insurrection while Otis plans continued operations.
A man sought Mr B in a downtown Buffalo office and waited from four until six, claiming illness and noting no one would be present. The scene prompted Mr T to question whether the stranger was truthful about Mr B’s absence.
A man reportedly swallowed his false teeth and became driven mad. The era’s faithful remedies, including Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, are promoted for indigestion, constipation, kidney and liver troubles, malaria, fever, and nervous ailments, with druggists selling it nationwide.
A brief exchange recalls past intimacy as a man notes his arm has not grown longer since engagement ten years ago, while the woman presses for the gesture she recalls from their earlier relationship.
An old advertisement promotes Kemp's Balsam claiming it stops coughing immediately. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a free sample bottle and notes large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents with a warning to act without delay.
Fragmentary text presents quotations and fragmented dialogue from various items including Puck and Golden Days but lacks a coherent news event or report to summarize.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Huale's Honey of Thorehound and Pike's Toothache Drops as quick remedies.
Secretary Long orders Mare Island yard to obtain two metallic caskets and send them on the Badger to Apia to receive the remains of Lieut. Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan of the Philadelphia. The caskets will return to the United States for burial.
Old-Time Congressman from 1857 to 1861 and Kansas crusade organizer EH Thayer died at his Worcester home Saturday aged 79. The longtime representative in this district served during the buildup to the Civil War and was noted for his role in Kansas affairs.
Reverend James A Worden superintendent of Sabbath school and missionary work returns from Havana where a Presbyterian Sabbath school mission is established. In New Orleans an editor Clark is reported as out of danger.
Maryville Missouri reports Ida Ewing was acquitted after a trial stoked by a family dispute between sisters-in-law over their children. The defense argued self defense claiming Ida drew a revolver from a dress and shot Lizzie after Lizzie grabbed a pistol from under a pillow.
G A R Commander in Chief invites President McKinley to attend the national encampment to begin September 4 in Philadelphia. The president said he would attend if in Washington, with a possibility he will be in the west. Government actions include a six day races ban in Albany and a mining company sale order in Boston.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases and other ailments. It claims extensive testing by Dr. Nilmer, offers free sample and a health book, and notes the product is sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drugstores.
ATips circular touts stock investments but a reader replies that duck eggs offer far higher returns. The quip compares turning 15 cents into dollars through poultry profits versus a $100 stake growing to $4 775 in three years.
Two men admire a red plush tray displaying a scarspin intended to imitate a genuine gem. They conclude the fly-styled centerpiece is an enameled imitation and mock the jeweler's deception before the object vanishes from sight.
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