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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
4
A humorous note asks if luck exists in finding a mule's shoe and a reply says yes if the shoe is not on the mule. The snippet contrasts modern child-raising fuss with the old Topsy approach, implying it once seemed worse but now appears milder by comparison.
A sign bearing vietato da sputare appears citywide in Rome as the mayor leads a campaign against indiscriminate expectoration. The effort emphasizes public health and clean streets.
In a Railway Age view, train travel is safer than staying indoors. It cites 562 lightning deaths last year versus 239 railroad passenger deaths to support its stance.
In a Norfolk Va trial before Judge Portlock, Attorney Marshall aimed a revolver at the judge to show the killer's method. The judge asked if it was loaded and Marshall fired, a bullet narrowly missing the head as it struck the wall.
The Falcon island, rising from a submarine volcano near Truga, surfaced for 13 years after its eruption and lay nine feet above the water at end of May. Now it is reported to be reappearing and could be a mountain again, posing a serious navigational threat as per the British cruiser Porpoise.
The Chicago evangelist who beat a youth for throwing stones is urged to reflect on his actions. The piece argues the father bears primary responsibility for the boy’s conduct, suggesting corrective measures against him rather than the youth, and calls attention to troubling home influences.
Premier Salis Dury notes that three presidents Lincoln Garfield Carnot and two monarchs Alexander II Humbert were killed by assassins in the past thirty years. He cites further attempts on William I of Germany Queen Victoria and President Loubet as others targeted by would be killers.
An aeronaut slain in a balloon fall is described as a martyr to popular fetish for danger. The piece argues the appeal of balloon ascents lies in the peril and spectacle, even though the public dislikes the deadly outcome.
A military commentary argues the bicycle has been surpassed by the automobile as the decisive force in warfare. It claims autos would overwhelm opponents and likens the vehicle to a modern war elephant, urging experts to study demonstrations in cities.
Snow is said to be eight feet deep in New South Wales. The Australian colony is enterprising and progressive and a good place to reside. But it has drawbacks as summer heat is frightful and winter temperatures are extreme. The piece suggests an impossible pipeline to equalize temperatures worldwide.
The deceased is Lucius E. Chittenden, registrar of the treasury under Lincoln, reputed as the sole bearer of the name of a mysterious benefactor. During the rebellion, Minister Adams in London learned of the Lairds arming two ironclads for the Confederacy and sought to halt them. The British government demanded $5,000,000 in gold to offset damages, which Adams could not raise. a nameless donor supplied the funds.
A broad roundup from Washington and the East West and South reports on political developments, economic signals, and notable events. Timely notes from the nation’s capital and major regions highlight policy shifts, regional concerns, and upcoming dates impacting vendors, communities, and governance.
Mrs. Stanford's new gift of 100 million dollars raises the university's total endowment to 103.5 million, making Leland Stanford Jr. University the wealthiest educational institution in the nation with Girard College as the sole exception.
The July postal receipts at 50 large post offices total $3,338,683, up $253,392 from July 1999. The agriculture secretary warns of lower crop conditions, forecasts dollar wheat, and advises feeding corn to stock. Bank-note circulation has risen by $70.6 million since March 14.
New York auction sale liquidated the Harper Brothers property for 1 100 000. Weekly exchange totals across leading houses reached 1 271 409 458 with a drop from 1 328 403 563 prior week.
A Rush of items: on Fairview farm Wahpeton N D lightning burned a barn killing 149 horses. in Wisconsin Fifth district Democrats nominated Charles H Weise for congress. George D Jackson declined the Michigan district nomination. Chicago records 47 deaths 131 prostrations and six insane from heat in a week as the nation swelters. Texas Democrats nominate J D Sayers for governor. Livery barn fire in Atlanta Illinois kills 20 horses. Cedar Rapids hosts Town Democrats state convention Aug 16. Pennsylvania road express robbed of 45000. messenger killed.rail collision at Janesville Wis kills two. Tallahassee hangings and census growth in Indianapolis and Hollywood. Seattle to host world’s fair in 1904. Keeler dies at San Francisco. St Joseph Mich wedding record 78 couples. Toledo Ohio husband suicide murder suicide. Reconstruction era governor Scott dies in Napoleon Ohio.
European governments map actions against archists while Admiral Watson notes slow but steady US progress in pacifying the Philippines. US troops report a small sickness rate of .04 percent. In Pretoria a Boer plot to kill British officers and capture Lord Roberts was uncovered and ringleaders jailed. Rome marks the funeral of King Humbert.
Reports cite massacres of Armenians and Christians in Yung Kung and Pao Ting. Germany to send 20 000 more troops to China. Li Hung Chang appointed to arrange peace terms. Washington officials deny leniency until demands are met. France loses a torpedo boat with 50 dead during Cape St Vincent maneuvers. Grasso surrenders near Tayug to American forces.
Gen Chaffee reports allies at Ho Si Wu thirty three miles from Peking on the tenth and approaching the capital. Other dispatches say Russians massacred Chinese at Aigun ending the Manchurian uprising. Chinese massacred 30 converts and ten missionaries in Pe Chee Le.
Washington outlines that no negotiations will occur until China fulfills U S demands for protection of ministers and restoration of order. The edict names Li Hung Chang envoy to negotiate with the powers for an immediate cessation of hostilities, with details released by Acting Secretary Adee.
An English military experiment with a bicycle corps as a defensive force is hailed as a success. Other notes include Germany's expected Paris Prize haul, Alaska railroad plans, Iceland Church history, a Topeka divorce, Massillon migration to Oklahoma, and various public health and civic items from Sequoia chief Augustine’s age to new Lake Michigan life stations and shipping carrier liability.
Celina Ohio August 13 the jury disagreed in the trial of Mrs Mollie Quigg indicted for first degree murder in the killing of John R Dilley a wealthy lumberman on the night of March 22 the jury was out 30 hours all indictments in the case are now likely to be nolled.
Official census returns show Indianapolis, Indiana, with a population of 168,915, up 63,479 in ten years, a 602 percent gain. In Pennsylvania, a tornado destroyed most of the Pittsburgh Reduction aluminium plant at New Kensington, causing losses estimated under 100,000 dollars.
A severe storm disaster in the southern region triggers emergency action as aid agencies mobilize resources. Local officials coordinate assessments and relief deliveries to affected communities amid continuing recovery efforts.
Charles Ferrell, a former Adams Express employee, confessed to killing Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the way safe on a Pennsylvania eastbound train. He planned the crime for money to fund his upcoming marriage, and he concealed the loot with his fiancée Miss Lillian Costlow as detectives closed in.
Cal Reighard, 55, shot his wife as she ran a candy store in Toledo, then killed himself at home. She, 28, died minutes later. The couple, prone to quarrels, left three young children and a stepchild from his prior marriage.
Berlin reports the death of Franz Betz the renowned Wagnerian singer occurred Saturday. The note follows a brief obituary announcing Betz's passing in the German capital.
General Chaffee’s forces march from Yangtsun to Ho-Si-Wu and close on Peking, signaling a rapid victory pace. The United States issues a pacific reply to China, demanding safe entry for a relief force to escort ministers back to Tientsin. Berlin reports Empress Dowager plans to move court if capital falls.
The ad asserts Pe-ru-na as a universal medicine for women noting it treats catarrh in any organ and any mucous inflammation. Also: Washington report states Maj. Russell B. Harrison’s pay dispute denied by the comptroller for 677 dollars covering Aug 1898 to Apr 1899 while provost marshal.
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad offers Homeseekers Excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of June July and August. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip to destinations across Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas. Tickets limit on going trip fifteen days from sale with stopovers in Homeseekers Territory. returning tickets valid twenty one days. A new wide vestibule line between Chicago and Waco and Fort Worth with daily departures at 1 50 P M offers through Pullman Sleeping Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars.
Sadie Lauk nine and Libby Lauk four drown on a raft in the Neosedah river Monday while playing. The accident occurred in four feet of water and relatives are notified. Also reported Ex-Diplomat Phillips Morgan former United States minister to Mexico dies in New York City after cancer battle. Morgan born in Rouge Louisiana was a prominent figure in local politics.
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