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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
2
The Westville INDICATOR editorial column discusses the Boxer uprising in China with humorous skepticism. It contrasts European meddling with Chinese traditions and references McKinley prosperity, trade, and wartime finance while critiquing Democratic candidates John Ross and Crumpacker in a clipped, opinionated tone.
A commentary contrasts Democratic and Republican arguments on monetary policy noting Bryan’s free coinage stance as outdated. It argues gold production and currency growth exceed past claims while mills opened bring prosperity and rising wages, and criticizes Democratic financial tinkering.
The piece recounts earlier Democratic claims that President Brown of Valparaiso normal school endorsed Bryan, and state chairman Parks Martin spread the news. Brown later denied joining the Bryan camp, drawing critique that papers echoed the initial report while ignoring the correction and misreading independence.
The passage recalls a string of Democratic criticisms of trusts under differing administrations. It questions tariff policy and anti trust provisions, cites McKinley era measures, and points to alleged Democratic attacks on sugar and whiskey trusts while highlighting party leaders and platform positions.
A bill amendment discussed would restore duties on sugar imported from Porto Rico to the original payers, earmarked to return over $600,000 to the sugar trusts. The proposal was debated amid political contention at Moravian Falls, North Carolina, by the Yellow Jacket delegate.
Gov Mount says if street fairs return with as much objection as before he will order police boards in cities to enforce the law strictly. The text quips about Hoosier Slide and pokes fun at local leaders while noting Posey County’s strong wheat output and high school fund.
The United States now has more warship tonnage under construction than ever in peace. Seventy vessels are building or authorized, including twelve battleships, six armored cruisers, nine protected cruisers, four monitors, sixteen destroyers, fifteen torpedo boats, seven submarine gunboats and one lake gun boat. The Navy is not expected to be neglected under a Republican administration.
Nickel Plate Road offers one cent a mile tickets for travel to the 34th annual G A R encampment in Chicago. Tickets valid Aug 25 to 29 with return by Aug 31 or deposit by Sept 20 on Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains. Contact agent or C A Asterlin Ft Wayne Ind.
The corner stone of the Swedish Lutheran church at Bais Leytown was laid on Sunday with Rev. O. H. Lindblad of Chicago officiating. Addresses were given by Rev. Houseman of Chesterton and Rev. Lonner.
The Valparaiso Star Vidette notes President Brown of the Normal school is considering a new publication to benefit the college and its community.
Ep Link announces a license request to Laporte County Indiana for one year to sell vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart. The plan includes pool billiard and card tables and dice boxes in a one story frame building on lot 23 Otis New Durham Township. The room measures 16 by 30 feet and is located on the described property. Dated July 19 1900.
An advertisement by Major promotes Major's Cement and related cements as superior through tested materials. It claims high costs for ingredients, warns against cheaper substitutes, and cites substantial advertising support and a long establishment since 1876. The piece also touts Major's Rubber and Leather Cements and mail delivery if a druggist cannot supply them.
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