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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
6
A new women’s club in London will admit none under six feet in height, signaling a “rising” trend among tall women seeking social space. Organizers promise exclusive events and prominent membership in this height selective group.
A relief expedition sets out toward the north pole to locate Walter Wellman. Planning notes say a second relief expedition will depart roughly a year later to continue the search and support the ongoing effort.
Three Seminole women killed an elderly white woman in Indian Territory accusing her of witchcraft and bringing bad luck. The accusation and motive are described with the belief likely to be proven true.
The note observes that the greetings used to answer calls vary by language except for a shared element similar to Hello. It posits that the word used to answer telephone lines remains constant across languages, functioning as a universal contact term.
The article notes talk that the copper penny might be a disease carrier and should be removed. It recalls that in the past the cent was larger, roughly half a dollar in size, and objections were different. The disease carrier concern is described as possibly overextended.
Kansas Colorado and Nebraska unite to combat festive grasshoppers. Prof. Lawrence Brunner, Nebraska state entomologist, will oversee efforts likely involving disease inoculations to curb the pest by releasing infected insects.
In Mount Auburn Cemetery near Boston a white marble cross grave bears carved fort leaves and the inscription Fanny Fern. The tribute to Mrs Parton, once a prominent literary figure forty years ago, was erected by Robert Bonner.
Colorado governor tells a women’s convention that in the Bible Deborah judged Israel for four years amid dissension. He frames her rule as a forceful leadership example and notes the Bible’s account of a crest after her reign.
Prof Gif ford, head of the forestry department, returned to Ithaca from the Adirondacks reporting over a million new trees planted on the Cornell estate in the past year. He notes the work is a valuable service to the country and that improvements were made to land holdings.
State of Illinois secretary of state issues a license to a Polish religious social benevolent society in Chicago. Incorporators include Wladislaw Kowalski Jian Szczech and Frank Pawlowski. The society’s objects are stated in its name.
A 43 member Boston party who sailed to the Klondike via the Horn in 153 days faced a deadly storm near the Horn. They found little guild in Alaska, fell ill with scurvy, and lost their ship in Resurrection Bay. Now they return broke and warn others about starting as a large group.
The nationwide fund for a La Fayette monument in Paris shows all states represented. Illinois contributions reach 6461 dollars, Ohio 5499, while overall child gifts total 45.4 dollars and the broader effort expects 100000 dollars from souvenir coins.
Seven graves near Harper's Ferry were exhumed after 35 years and moved to North Elba New York to lie beside their leader John Brown. A large stone marks Brown's grave in a scenic spot, with a rock and iron fence to deter relic hunters and curious visitors in summer.
The Cyprus island, 148 miles by 38, has a long history of rule by Persians Egyptians Romans and Greeks. It was captured during the crusades by Richard I and later controlled by the Turks before English rule was reestablished in 1878. The passage hints at a 1887 transfer and notes a present population around ten thousand.
A compact snapshot of four weeks of national dispatches spanning Washington coverage and events from the East West and South. Major debates policy moves and regional notes shape the national story.
Pension disbursements total 158 million with a 1.8 million balance as pension rolls decline. Otis to stay in command in the Philippines. Lawton may succeed if relief requested. Otis reports insurgent letters and potential recognition, Garcia proposes Cuban militia, and calls for volunteers under Secretary Root. Olympia sails with Dewey. wrecks near Rockingham and Rottness claim 11 lives. Labori wounded in Rennes. Dreyfus trial Mercier testimony provokes jeers. Arctic whaling bleak. West Indiana hurricane toll rises to 2000. San Mateo captured by American forces. Dewey arrives at Leghorn. Pancnote sinks near Lowestoft.
Week ending figures show spot at 441102, up from 24.0 the prior year while US business failures numbered 16, down from 182 and 190 in prior periods. Obituary notes George N. Wheeler, former Chicago City Railway president, dies in Plattsburgh at age 58. West Point abolishes hazing under Col. Albert L. Mills. Cambria Steel cuts wages 70 to 80 percent in Johns town, likely prompting a strike. In Bremen Maine, three daughters of farmers drown while bathing.
A coast to coast roundup notes the yellow fever scare nearly over in Hampton Virginia. Other items report a fatal house fire near Grasser Virginia, drownings in Minneapolis, lynching in Tennessee, a jail homicide in Dallas and a murder in Michigan. Politically the Panama canal fever continues with a cigar industry consolidation and a proposed Wisconsin Michigan saw mill trust at $50 million capitalization.
A Bunedin New Zealand brig Enterprise with a 1S man crew disappeared at sea. Gen. Torres learned his nephew was killed by the Yaquis and offered to execute 40 prisoners in Montezuma Mexico who fell into his hands. A London dispatch notes Gen. Kitchener plans a visit, signaling ongoing campaigns.
Dreyfus counsel M. Labori survives a Rennes shooting as witnesses including Casimir-Perier and Gen Billot testify. A tropical storm replaces the West Indian hurricane, and Admiral Dewey sustains fever aboard the Olympia in Leghorn. Hong Kong reports 23 plague deaths and 25 new cases. Fire in Cass Lake, Minnesota destroys 15 buildings. The China steamer reaches San Francisco with J G Schurman aboard. Philippine enlistments total 13 010 with funds remaining. A New Orleans man, 35, is killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Eder. Wheeler shipyard in Bay City, now disassembled after American Shipbuilding purchase. Three killed crossing New York Central tracks at Canistota. An engagement near Quingua punishes Filipinos. one American dies.
London editor H Brown has made nine global journeys. Milburn J Prophenas claims a perpetual motion solution. Lloyd Tevis leaves $315000000 to his widow in California. Cincinnati society girls launch an anti kissing league. Benjamin L Richards becomes American Whist League president at six. David Henderson discharges bankruptcy in New York. A modern American sawmill is planned for China. Arch bishop Williams owns $7 million in church real estate in Boston. Cologne Gazette urges German investors to attend Philadelphia exposition. Captain Davis Dalton, famed lifeguard, drowned near Far Rockaway after saving 278 lives. Bamberger & Co sells 25,000 cases of leaf tobacco to American Tobacco for $1 million. Cash Mosby promotes a Chattanooga ex-slaves and ex-slaveholders reunion. US peace delegation offers to build a Hague peace chapel near the English church. offer welcomed. Pressed Steel Car orders 2,500 cars for Erie, Western New York and Pennsylvania railroads.
Rennes dispatch reports M. Labori survived an assassination attempt seen as part of a broader plot. A warning letter to police hinted at action against Gen. Mercier, prompting heightened protection for the general while other principals remained undefended. Labori had received two prior threatening letters, treated with contempt.
Reports link the Labori attack to a larger royalist and antiSemite conspiracy in France and Belgium. Police seized treasonous letters outlining meetings, troop calls, and an assault on the Elysee, with a plan to replace the war minister. Labori shows slight improvement. left leg may remain paralyzed. His wife aided him at the scene and court.
In Canastota New York on August 15 three men named Ainsworth and a boy named Hall were struck by westbound express No. 11 while crossing Central tracks. The high speed train threw them into the air and crushed them instantly.
Columbus Ohio August 15 authorities announced the republican campaign will open in Akron on September 23 with speakers Gov Roosevelt of New York and Judge Xash confirming their participation.
Canton reports five hundred soldiers surrounded by ten thousand robbers at Cotkon on the West river. A fierce battle ends in robbers’ victory as they hoist flags on commanding points and occupy nearby villages. Casualties run to 250 soldiers killed and 160 wounded.
Detroit reports Governor Pngree has appointed sixteen officials in a statewide fill. The stanza notes August fifteenth context and references Michigan leadership actions in governance and administration.
Toledo August 15 The S Brother hood company incorporated in Columbus plans the largest cooperative scheme in the country. Mayor Jones and J A Johnson are among incorporators. The plan would distribute stock in small amounts with cooperative life insurance protection and include extensive educational work. First colony to be built near Toledo on Lake Erie shores with significant local funding.
Forces from Quingua and Balinag clash with insurgents estimated around 500 between Bustos and Quingua. One American is killed in the engagement. Gen. Pio del Pilar is suspected to command the opposing force aiming to disrupt rail lines near Bocave and Bigan. A Twenty first Infantry battalion to guard the railroad and reconnoiter toward Norzagaray. Gen. Wheaton reports 500 enemies near Calulut and Angeles. Navy confirms escaped Spanish prisoners at Vigan with Gilmore and others treated.
The New York Journal reports 38 responses from Democratic leaders on Bryan versus anti Bryan or Bryan and silver. Thirty states name Bryan, seven doubt but lean Bryan, one lists Bryan as second choice. Pattison tops in Pennsylvania with a favorite son lead before Bryan.
Plattsburg New York August 15 President McKinley will refuse the invitation to attend Admiral Dewey's New York reception. He cites public business and a wish to avoid diverting honors from the victorious admiral. The decision came only on Monday after extensive inducements to attend.
The Cleveland business men anti boycott committee met and decided to hire lawyers to prosecute civil rights violators and detectives to catch dynamiters placing explosives under street cars. They pledged a $10,000 fund to cover crusade expenses.
The American Shipbuilding Company, which absorbed Wheeler's shipyard, will start dismantling the plant today. Machinery will be distributed to Trust plants at Wyandotte Michigan Lorain and Cleveland Ohio. The yard formerly employed 1 500 men and paid about 50 000 in wages every two weeks.
The Dreyfus court-martial halted after the shooting of M. Labori as Gen. Mercier and Casimir-Perier clashed over confessions and diplomatic notes. Dreyfus sought to explain alleged itinerary falsities while Casimir-Perier defended his conduct amid questions from Demange and Waldeck-Rousseau. In Ohio a Seren fire destroys much of the town center, $100,000 loss, no insurance.
The Enlistments column reports 13,010 men enlisted for ten regiments in the Philippine islands with 60 more needed. It notes 160 recruits will be sent to the Philippines for the Thirty sixth and Thirty seventh regiments.
Columbus Aug 15 Gov Bushnell declines to intervene in the case of Bruno Kirves a Dayton man under sentence to be electrocuted for killing his daughter Kirves is to be electrocuted Thursday night.
Ananias Fisher recounts his bashfulness at a social visit on Fillmore Street. He kept delaying departure, finally prompting the woman to sit on his hat and reveal the cause of his hesitation. He says the incident cured him of bashfulness. Burlington Hawkeye.
A wealthy American, disillusioned by European manners, learns from Paris friends that Venice has no livery stables and angles to rush there with bold plans. The joke crowns him as the self appointed pioneer of American enterprise, though no follow up tale exists.
A story from Detroit Free Press recounts Mark Twain and Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell planning a Hartford to Boston bicycle trip Their long ride proved too much for novices so they rode part way by train and then walked to the Boston arrival proving the feat could be done The tale is recounted with typical newspaper tone and wit
Letter from Mrs Della Renschker of Rensselaer Minnesota praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after two to four bottles relieved back pain bearing down pains and fatigue. She claims to feel better than three years and urges others to seek the medicine and counsel offered by Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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