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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
6
The Indicator reports a pretty young woman elected mayor of a town in Idaho. The notice hints at political maneuvering by enterprising politicians to gain office through marriage. It also mentions a Havana archbishop warning against female voices in choirs and Swiss plans to enjoy American apples while Europe’s demand outpaces supply.
In Connecticut the statute lets towns decide license status by local ballot. Of 168 towns in the state, 5 are no license and 3 license.
A Bombay newspaper reports Mr. and Mrs. Thambynayagampillai visiting Vovishudyirruppu. The article notes Mr. Thambynayagampillai is the son of Judge G S Annanayagampillai and the son in law of Mr A Jambulingammudel.
The United States functions as a coaling station, with last year producing more coal within its borders than ever. About 200 million tons of bituminous coal and over 50 million tons of anthracite were mined domestically.
In Cuba there is one Protestant church a small Episcopal congregation in Havana of about 20 members supported by contributions from the American Church Missionary Society based in New York.
A correspondent recalls Cuban beauty eyes described as resting on and following the observer. The text then shifts to Victoria of Germany and the claim of golden servants' cross with German servant girls living 40 years in a family. American domestic service is noted as a 40 year tenure across representative families nationwide.
Secretary Long renames Morgan line steamers El Norte El Sud El Rio and El Sol to Yankee Dixie Prairie and Yosemite to reflect four main U S regions. California allows girls over 18 to marry without parental consent while several states Missouri Kentucky and others set different age rules. some ban self chosen marriages until age 21.
A girl presses for a summer trip, persuades her parents in February that she should go, confirms plans in March, and starts preparing in April. Though her family claimed they could not afford it, her persistence wins approval and purchases for clothes and travel are made.
The text notes Mark Twain briefly served two weeks with Jeff Thompson in the Confederate army in Missouri. It cites a private letter where Twain quips that they never won notable victories and could not keep the enemy still, and that they were usually on the move when fighting.
A letter argues against labeling women as old maids based on age. It asserts that age does not determine charm or worth, noting many women stay vibrant at 40 or 50. True charm depends on character, not years.
The report describes Mauna Loa near Tawau as an immense volatile feature that may collapse into a cave at any moment. It notes past eruptions with massive lava floods reaching Hilo in 1955 and long lava rivers in 1880 to 1881, plus earlier flows toward Niholo bay and periods of activity in 1835 1888 and 1892.
Reports from Taiva to Washington say many of the reindeer moved across the continent have died for lack of forage. The costly experiment, aided by impracticable enthusiasts, may yet save a portion of the remaining herd.
A rugged Alaska route to mineral wealth, the Chilkat trail, has suffered a deadly avalanche that may have buried about a hundred men. The passage is hailed as a legendary milestone on par with Thermopylae and the Trossachs, yet it warns prospectors of sudden wealth’s perils. The piece frames El Dorado as a perilous lure and calls the route a stern lesson in risk.
National summaries from Washington dispatches and regional briefs spanning the East West and South. Key updates cover politics economy and social affairs with emphasis on notable official actions and ongoing developments nationwide.
Senate actions on the naval and sundry civil bills, a joint resolution to curb coal exports, and restoration of Nellie Grant Sartoris to citizenship. House passes similar measures and notes on Walthall memorials. Carmack retained seat amid contested election. Army reorganization and war revenue bills advance. beer and tobacco taxes raised.
Postmaster-General Gary resigns due to ill health and Charles F. Smith editor of the Philadelphia Press is chosen as his successor. Edward C. Walthall dies in Washington at 67 from typhoid pneumonia. A Cuban ports blockade proclamation awaits Capt. Sampson's fleet news and proclaims a state of war. McKinley issues a volunteer call for 125,000 and mobilizes state militias. Public reaction runs high nationwide.
US business failures fell to 204 the week ended the 22nd from 254 prior and 2135 year earlier. Clearing houses reports week ending 22nd saw exchanges total 1 113 094 7386, up 10.4 from 3597. National league baseball team percentages for week ending 23rd listed multiple clubs with varied percentages. The Red Cross flag flew as the State of Texas steamed from New York to Key West carrying supplies for the Cuban reconcentrados.
News briefs report the Western league baseball season opening in Indianapolis. A mail car robbery on the Santa Fe near Oro Grande, Cal left Engineer Gifford and robber Paul Jones dead. Other items note Ohio centennial exposition in Toledo, Texas Ranger mobilization to the Mexican frontier, and multiple political nominations in Illinois. A Chicago jail homicide and several domestic tragedies are also listed along with prairie fires in South Dakota and a tornado killing a couple near Atlanta Texas.
Ohio legislators empower trial juries to decide if a first degree murder defendant should be executed or sentenced to life imprisonment. Illinois Democrats move their state convention from May 17 to July 12. In Murray Kentucky, Boone Spencer and his wife exchange self inflicted wounds in a jail cell, both dying within minutes.
In South Africa prominent Americans offer to raise 2,000 men and fund transport to a destination named by the American government. Bianco orders armistice end in Cuba. Gen Woodford reaches Paris amid a stoned train. Spain proclaims war with the United States. Morrocastre guns fire at the U S squadron. ten shots fired, none hit. France and Britain declare neutrality. Gen Gomez vows to be before Havana with 30,000 men by April 29. Sampson’s fleet watches Spanish steamers heading to Havana with coal and supplies. five captures reported.
The 1898 U S war with Spain is approved by Congress and a declaration is signed. The Navy auxiliary reserve bill passes and Chief Justice Creighton signs. Havana faces shortages and unrest while fires in Glasgow inflict heavy losses. Names include Roosevelt resigning, Day succeeding Sherman, and Moore to assist.
A military guard will be placed at the white house in a few days to protect the president. The gang of train robbers that held up the Santa Fe train near Oro Grand California are jailed. On the Yukon many points the river is 20 miles wide. George A. Fowler gave Kansas University a 15000 gift. Old glass bottles are ground up to replace sand in mortar. A writer says 500000 men now work with machinery that once required 16009000 persons. Myophone claims nerves may live hours after death. The US government bans telegram codes to Havana. Oldest Pennsylvania house damaged by fire. built in 1663, long a tavern and later a playhouse. Underground London has 3000 miles of sewers and 44000 miles of telegraph wires. Col William Ayres, once exchanged as a union prisoner, dies. Col John S Mosby seeks to raise volunteers in San Francisco. Glass bricks may replace marble for statues due to weather resistance. Litigation over a hearse at Bar Harbor ends with proceeds to pay costs.
Washington reports the U S Congress swiftly declares war on Spain with a unanimous house vote of 70 million represented. The senate adopts the same language after secret debate and the president signs the bill at 6 18 pm making war official. The episode marks a unified national resolve.
The president transmitted a message to Congress urging a joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Spain. He details the severance of diplomatic ties, U S deployments to Cuba, and calls for swift action to define the belligerent status and rights of the United States.
Trouble in Toronto reports Lieut Carrenza corroborating a story that he challenged Capt. Sigsbee of the Maine to a duel. He says he sent the challenge on the 20th and will brand Sigsbee a coward if no reply by the 25th.
A Red Cross society of 150 members is formed in Berkeley with all volunteers offering service to the government. In Seattle the Alaska Transportation company asks Navy Secretary Long for six Gatling guns to defend steamers carrying passengers and Klondike gold. The Evening Post reports a plague outbreak in Calcutta via its London correspondent.
Washington reports the cabinet loss as John Sherman resigns to retire after over four decades in public service. Secretary of State leaves at age nearly 75 with health concerns noted. William R Day emerges as probable successor. John B Moore named as assistant secretary of state. Canton dispatch confirms Day’s move to Canton and acceptance of the post.
In Lonoke County near Little Rock on Monday afternoon the Boole family suffered a bloody ambush as Eagles opened fire, killing W K Booie and his two sons Wilt and Charlie. Eagerly related, the Eagles and Booies have long political feuds and the incident raises fears of further retaliation.
A night blaze at Lake Laura in Eagle River Wisconsin consumes the summer resort owned by Peter Stein. Mrs Stein and her three children die in the fire with cause still unknown. Remaining cottages are also burned.
Newport KR April 26 news that the dynamite cruiser Vesuvus which sailed Monday morning is believed to have gone to Key West with extra projectiles aboard. Berlin April 26 reports Germany will not declare neutrality to preserve freedom of action and inter vene if necessary. San Francisco April 26 naval recruiting shows 40 daily applicants with 25 percent chosen and urgent demand for machinists seamen and ordinary seamen.
The Hamburg American Line steamer Moravia arriving from Hamburg is held at quarantine due to a steerage passenger contracting smallpox. Passengers will be vaccinated and the vessel disinfected before docking.
Bangkok April 26 United States Minister Barrett proposes a swap after American control of the Philippine islands. He suggests negotiating with Great Britain to exchange the Philippines for Britain’s West India colonies.
A frustrated woman confronts a postman about a missing letter to her sister in Buffalo. She blames government mismanagement and vows to complain to the president, while her husband hurries to mail the letter in a display of temper. The scene unfolds aboard a morning delivery round.
A humorous exchange unfolds when a Sunday school superintendent asks boys to respect their gray-haired fathers. One boy claims his father is bald, so he cannot raise his hand to pledge respect, provoking laughter and the superintendent’s retreat to lighter topics. The clipping also includes brief quips from multiple newspapers.
A brief promotion touts a product tagline promising enhanced appetite and energized blood flow through a blend described as natural and healthful. The copy emphasizes vitality and daily use with minimal clinical detail.
A Chicago Evening News quip frames money safety by advising against concentrating funds in a single bank while noting the risk of spread across many banks includes cashier losses. The dialogue between father and son highlights cautious wealth management.
A Washington Democrat article notes a woman licking the envelope to seal the letter and a man licking the stamp, illustrating a small domestic moment or civic routine.
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