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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1899

Page

5

Night Assault on Papal Gardens in Yeats Narrative

In a late chapter a party led by Ambroise enters the Papal gardens by moonlight to confront a figure named Michelotto. They keep swords ready, report no sign of Michelotto, and return after a tense vigil. De Leyva and De Briconnet show wary bravado while St Armande is spared a fatal encounter.

Corte de Leyva de Briconnet Vatican Cavaliere Pe Briconnet Jacopo Papal Gardens Mochelatta St. Armande Wes Michelotto Chevalier

Opal Ring Plot Deepens in Roman Intrigue

Cavaliere Donati aids Machiavelli in a cardinal's factional scheme. A planned seizure of Angela Castellani is revealed, and Donati agrees to a risky mission through Papal States to halt Bozardo and free Angiola while Rome debates loyalties and power.

The Dead Soldier Boy

Poem honors a fallen private who died from camp fever rather than battle. It laments the unglorified death and praises his sacrifice and patriotism, noting his body lies in a national tablet beneath a wreath of myrtle. Written by James Buckham and published in Zion's Herald.

James Buckham Zion’s Herald

Wolf's Uncle and the Deer Hunter Tales

A Canada Lynx tells her Kitten a cautionary tale about wolves and a deer. Two hunters shoot a buck near the summergrass shore, plan to leave it in a tree, and discuss how to retrieve it later as wolves lurk nearby.

Lake Superior

The Wolf and the Deer in the Back Woods

A lynx tells a Kitten and a Ritten the tale of a lone hunter saving a deer from a wolf pack. The deer falls, wolves close in, and a beartrap memory haunts the Kitten as the hunters finish the pursuit. Lessons learned include not boasting and choosing mercy over killing.

Wolf Chicago Daily Record

The Elephant’s Insight and a Witty Acrobat

An elephant and an acrobat discuss knowledge and deception. The elephant claims greater awareness than some people while the acrobat questions the idea, and the tale includes a playful image of nailing a trunk to the floor to appear heavy.

Whitecaps Attacked Britton at Newark Home

Joseph M. Britton was seized from his Newark home by whitecaps and severely whipped. A surrounding group restrained Mrs. Britton and guarded children as Britton was beaten with knucks, dragged outside, and kicked, leaving him unable to lie down. Citizens, some named as local residents, accuse him of illegal liquor sales and note an indictment for unlawful selling.

Bloomfield Ind Joseph M. Britton Newark

Molten Glass Spill Threatens Muncie Factory

The Muncie Flint Glass Co. No 2 plant in Uncie Indiana suffered millions in glass and fire damage when a bottom fell out of a large continuous tank pouring over 30 tons of molten glass into a pit. Workers had just left the area. the spill forced 300 employees to be off duty for weeks as two fire-clay blocks dropped from the tank.

UNCIE Ind Muncie Flint Glass Co No. 2

Promoters Abandon Hartford Glass Plant Project

Hartford Ind Aug 12 H B Smith a principal promoter of the American Window Glass Co said Friday the project has been abandoned after about 50000 had been spent in promotion. Inability of the manufactories to agree is given as the reason.

Hartford City Ind H. B. Smith American Window Glass Co

Irish-born Col Crawford Dies at 52 in Evansville

Col William Crawford native of Ireland died in a private sanitarium in Evansville at age 52. He served as a colonel in the British army and fought the Boers in South Africa about two decades ago. He was a descendant of Edmund Burne, the Irish statesman, and leaves a large estate.

Evansville Ind William Crawford Ireland South Africa Edmund Burne Crawford

Gallip estate seeks US Supreme Court appeal

In Indianapolis on Aug 10 the Gallip estate filed a petition to appeal a 60 000 tax judgment from the Indiana supreme court to the United States supreme court regarding sequestered property back taxes.

Inpianapolis Ind Gallip Indiana Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

Woman Burned When Coffee Pot Explodes Burns Eyes

Mrs. George Debaun of Henricks township suffered severe facial burns and lost sight in both eyes after gas formed in a coffee pot and forcefully splashed boiling coffee onto her face in Shelbyville Indiana on August 11.

Shelbyville Ind George Debaun Henricks Township

Loftus Wife Claims Medium Revealed Stolen Goods

Lawrencenuns Indiana August 12 Mrs John Loftus jailed on alleged theft and attempted murder says a medium told her where each stolen article is hidden and she reports the readings match her findings.

Lawrencenuns Ind John Loftus

Aged Couple Marries in Union City Home

Mrs. Catherine McClure aged 60 and Mr. George Arnett aged 62, a liveryman from Greenville Ohio, were wed Thursday evening at the bride’s home after meeting three times in Union City Indiana.

Union City Ind Catherine McClure George Arnett Greenville

Ex Senator Holler Sued for Marriage Betrayal Damages

Mrs Del la Fox aged 20 sues ex State Senator Chris Holler prominent Indiana grange for 25 000 damages claiming breach of promise of marriage. Plaintiff is unmarried.

Socta Della Fox Chris Holler Indiana Grange Fox

Oldest Man in Southern Indiana Aged 99

Corbuys Ind August 11 Jefferson Jeever of this county is probably the oldest man in southern Indiana. He is 99 years old and can walk several miles daily and hoe corn in summer.

Corbuys Ind Jefferson Jeever This County Indiana

Cloudburst Causes Heavy Damage in Indiana Counties

A cloudburst Wednesday morning caused great damage in Dubois and Warrick counties Evansville Indiana. The storm struck at daylight and flooded about five square miles of land with extensive destruction reported along the affected area.

Evansville Ind Dubois Warrick Counties

Man Remarries Believed-Dead Wife Then Vanishes

In Brazil Indiana on August 10 George Van Zandt wed Grace Wright of Cory Indiana believing his first wife dead. Separated from the former wife she returned and swore out a warrant for Van Zandt who has since disappeared.

Brazil Ind George van Zandt Grace Wright Cory van Zandt

Woman's Deeds In Pray Baldwin Family Tragedy

In Pray Indiana August 12 Clarabella wife of Enos Baldwin a special insurance agent poisoned her husband and two children with strychnine at dinner then killed herself with a revolver. The father son and daughter all fell unconscious the next hour physicians worked to save them but the motive given is mental illness and past sanitarium residence.

Napolis Ind Clarabella Enos Baldwin James Mary James Baldwin Baldwin Mrs. Baldwin

Feared Lynch Mob Moves Abductor to Kokomo Jail

Clyde Jones, accused of abducting Nellie Berger, was moved by Sheriff Dunn to Kokomo Jail for safety as a mob of at least 300 gathered near the girl's home. Gov. Mount ordered troops on standby but later rescinded the order.

Clyde Jones Nellie Berger Kokomo Dunn Bunker Hill Erie Jones Gov. Mount

Paroles Granted to Life Prisoners at Michigan City

Gov. Mount issued three life prisoner paroles after reviewing records of about one hundred men. Eight were recommended by the state board for pardon, pruned to four. Alex Fleetwood of Jackson County, convicted in 1874 for killing John Hines, secured the first pardon. his brother was also convicted and on his deathbed declared Alex innocent.

Signore Donati Saveili D'Amboise D’am- Voixe Cavalliere Tam Machiavell D' Amboise Cavaliere Donati Indianapolis Ind Mount Michigan City State Board Alex. Fleetwood Jackson County John Hines Fleetwood

New oil field near Win bush links Peru and Van Buren

In Wanasu Indiana a southern county oil field was drilled by Strauss Bros and John Neff nine miles from Win bush. The well came in on Thursday producing 25 barrels with operators expecting 100 barrels after shooting. Drill reached 95 feet and 37 feet in the sand. Many wells expected soon as connects Peru and Van Buren proofs.

Wanasu Ind Winbush Strauss Bros John Neff Trenton Peru van Buren

Night Watchman Killed by Burglar in Indiana

Night Watchman Cranston age 42 was shot and killed by burglars at a post office in Const antine county. Bloodhounds tracked one suspect to Thomas J Hamner’s residence. Hamner, formerly of Columbus, Ind, was arrested and lodged for safekeeping.

Enxnart Ind Cranston Constantine Thomas J. Hamner Clumbus Hamner

Spurious dollars seized at Indiana fair

In Farmoust Indiana on August 12 officers raided the refreshment tent on the fairgrounds and captured a mold for silver dollars and a full counterfeiting outfit. Charles Downs and Thomas Robinson were involved in a quarrel the previous Thursday and Downs implicated both men. They were bound over to the court.

Farmoust Ind Treet Fair Charles Downs Thomas Robinson Downs

Mishawaka Water Wheel Crash Kills Worker

In Mishawaka Indiana on August 11 Jacob Metz fell from an elevated position into a water wheel pit during installation at the Pico Company's plant. His skull was crushed in the accident.

Mishawaka. Ind Watte Mishawaka Pico Co Jacob Metz

Loganfront Racing Circuit Proposal Gathers Interest

Loganport Indiana August 11 The Logansport Driving club plans a racing circuit linking Logansport Lafayette and Dauville Illinois to feature early season speed events. The group aims to boost regional racing with a cross state series and potential track developments.

Loganfront Ind Logansport Driving Club Logansport Lafayette Dauville Ill

Union Steel Co. Acquires Republic Steel and Iron Co

A deal completed Wednesday sees Union Steel Co of Alexandria, Ind. take ownership of Republic Steel and Iron Co. The price was not disclosed but is believed to exceed 7000 dollars. The takeover was finalized in the steel industry transaction announced from the Steel Works Lod. district.

Alexandeia Ind Union Steel Co Republic Steel & Iron Co

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