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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
6
Early US mail runs shift to daily home delivery
The earliest mail route ran monthly from New York to Boston. Today demand pushes for daily free delivery to every household nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Boston
Republican Banner Township Votes In North Carolina
In Laurel township North Carolina McKinley received 210 votes while Bryan earned none as part of a presidential ballot count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Shelton
Laurel
McKinley
Bryan
Niagara Falls Power Boom Spreads Worldwide Investment
The use of Niagara Falls as a generator of electrical power on a large scale, followed by successful experiments across the United States and in Europe, has driven enormous investments in water power schemes elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
United States
Europe
Kentucky Girl Wins Bet On Election Outcome
A Kentucky girl wins a bet on the election result and expresses satisfaction with her winnings. She is single and of marriageable age, and contemplates her future after the win.
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Kentucky
Victoria Cross Bravery Medal Arare Honor
The Victoria Cross awarded by Queen Victoria honors extraordinary bravery and only about 180 men alive today are entitled to wear it. The act that earns a VC often transports the recipient to another world.
Georgia Counts Four Daughters of Revolutionary Soldiers
Georgia lists four living women as daughters of Continental Army veterans. They are Mrs. Oliva T Way, Mrs. Martha Penn Rodgers, Mrs. Oliver P Berry, and Mrs. Mary Bibb Hall, each tracing ancestry to a soldier who served in the revolutionary war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Oliva T. Way
Martha Penn Rodgers
Oliver P. Berry
Mary Bibb Hall
Britain and America Split on Largest Flying Bird Prize
Ornithologists from Great Britain and America conclude after a year long discussion that the American great condor of the Andes is the largest flying bird. The second prize honors the bharpy eagle of the Philippines for its size and prowess.
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Great Britain
America
Andes
Philippines
Government report on unclaimed mail money orders
A government report shows that last year 50 553 letters to the dead letter office contained money orders drafts checks and money totaling 1 136 645 dollars. The data highlight the ongoing issue of delayed or missing correspondence leaving multiple people waiting for their letters.
Egg Production Figures Stagger U S Output for 1900
Estimates indicate 13 billion eggs to be produced in the United States in 1900. If stacked, these eggs would form a column about 461645 miles high, a figure rivaling the moon's distance. The annual value of eggs surpasses nearly all minerals except coal and even exceeds pig iron.
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United States
Court Rules Weather Forecasts Not Binding on Seafarers
United States Court of Appeals ruled ordinary Weather Bureau predictions were not binding. A Charleston rice cargo spoiled on an uncovered wharf after rain forecast by the Weather Bureau. litigation followed and a lower court ruling against the sea captain was affirmed on appeal.
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United States Court of Appeals
Weather Bureau
Charleston
Treasury report flags copper cent as most counterfeited coin
The treasurer notes copper one cent pieces are most counterfeited. In the year 11,146 counterfeit silver coins notes and certificates were detected and destroyed, 3,277 five cent pieces and 121,652 one cent pieces, with counterfeit small coins rising. Gold counterfeits remain rare at 13 presented.
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United States
Treasury
Plans for a four day trans Atlantic liner race
Plans are drawn for a four day trans Atlantic liner rivaling the Deutschland. The proposed ship would be 930 feet long with 57 feet beam, displace 40 000 tons, 110 000 horsepower and run at 30 knots. Authors caution that rival companies may push limits unless restrained.
Turkish Minister Announces Damascus Mecca Railroad Bid
Ali Ferrouh Bey, the Turkish minister at Washington, announced that the sultan has ordered a new railroad from Damascus to Mecca to facilitate pilgrim travel. Americans have submitted bids for the locomotives and rolling stock.
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Ali Ferrouh Bey
Washington
Eultan
Damascus
Mecca
Mosaith
Happenings of a Week Briefly Told Across the Union
A compact roundup reports key events from Washington and regions nationwide. Highlights include political developments, economic notes, and notable happenings from the East West and South, presented in concise weekly briefs for broad readers.
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Washington
East
Treasury Reports Record Gold Reserves As Debts Drop
U S treasury data shows gold holdings at 474 million and a November public debt decline of 3.2 million. November coinage totals reach 16.5 million with gold dominant and national bank note circulation up 83 million on the year.
Abbot Trotter Sold. Big Week in US Clearing Houses
Weekly US clearing houses totaled 1 752 744 033 dollars in the week ending the 30th, down from 2 246 117 534 the prior week. US business failures numbered 154, vs 236 the previous week and 177 a year earlier. In New York the Abbot trotter sold for 26 500 dollars. a 15 member crusade against vice was announced. Louis Gilmore, football captain, died from injuries. two students began a walking world tour. and Goodman Manufacturing manager lost both legs in a Johnstown coalfield accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Champion Trotter
Lowell
Mass
Louis Gilmore
Max Billigheim
Max Eichtersheimer
HH. FE. Goodman
Goodman Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Johnstown
Iowa votes on constitutional convention defeated by 555
An official canvass in Iowa shows the vote on holding a constitutional convention was defeated by 555. The item lists other state and national happenings including deaths, crimes, and political changes across Illinois California and Missouri.
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Iowa
Illinois
Chicago
Preston Todd
Emma van Liew
Toledo
Alice Hammell
Spokane
Wash
California
McKinley
John W. Campbell
St. Louis
Manila
Meiley Heaton
Upton Moore
Charles Mohr
Bellefontaine
Northern Pacific Railroad
J. N. Poe
St. Paul
Senator Davis
Edward Wright
Davenport
James Coleman
D. C. Cook
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Cripple Creek
Col
Fulton
Joseph W. McClurg
Missouri
Lebanon
Nome
Arctic Ocean
Huntington
Col. Liscum
Tientsin
San Francisco
Emperor William urged to join arbitration drive
Kruger claims William of Germany favors arbitration with other powers. He cites a Pacific typhoon that wrecked Guam and the Philippines. The U S cruiser Yosemite was lost with five sailors dead and two towns and many natives killed.
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Kruger
William
Germany
Guam
Philippines
United States
Yosemite
Deaths and world events sweep across continents
Reports detail Oscar Wilde’s death in Paris from an ear abscess, while British and Boer tensions unfold in South Africa. Kruger visits Paris before heading to Berlin, and Mexican President Diaz begins a new six-year term. News from China, Manila, and Mexico presents a world in upheaval, with disasters and political changes unfolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilde
Paris
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
South Africa
London
Kruger
Berlin
Germany
China
State Department
Nanking
Peking
Manila
Vigan
Luzon
Green
Thirty-third Infantry
Diaz
Mexico
Cologne
Hague
St. Marie
Naples
Marseilles
Jimalco
Philippines
Congress in session as deaths prompt adjournment
The Fifty sixth congress opens in Washington with Senate present 61 and House 275 as deaths of Senators Gear and Davis prompt adjournment. Bills on reapportionment and army reorganization advance. A sympathy resolution for Mr. Kruger is adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Gear
Davis
House
Kruger
Santa Maria
Vigan
Luzon
United States
Root
Philippines
London
Northwestern Railway
Chicago
C. H. Riley
Cartwright
Wis
Shansi
R. T. Hall
Brooklyn Navy Yard
W. L. White
Michigan
Lansing
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky
Margaret King
Greensburg
Ind
Oscar L. Booz
West Point
Bristol
McKinley
Congress
Minor News Items Collected From Various Observations
The snippet notes tropical Africa coffee growth booming and Scilly Isles total area twenty five statues in Boston museum proved fake. Pennsylvania buys 100000 acres for forestry preserve. Finnish immigration may fall. Washington lab for road materials. Porto Rico contract laborers to land as citizens. Naked-eye stars about 6000, telescope shows 5 million. Oceanic funnels huge enough for two tram cars. Miss Antoinette Finck ends engagement with Baron von Stechow over living in America. St Pauls Schwenksville celebrates 150th anniversary. Kansas to hold 1904 interstate exposition marking admission as a territory. Rail survey Port Valdez to Bate City to link ocean to Yukon. New York public schools budgeted 17710078 with 408112 pupils. In China moral books bring 100 blows and banishment for readers as noted.
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Africa
Scilly Isles
Pittsburgh
Nantes
France
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Pennsylvania
Agricultural Department
Washington
Antoinette Finck
New York
Baron von Stechow
America
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Schwenksville
Kansas
Topeka
Port Valdez
Alaska
Bate City
Ocean
Yukon River
Greater New York
China
Kruger Snubbed as Kaiser Declines Reception
Berlin and London report Emperor William will not receive Paul Kruger during his planned visit, forcing the Boer statesman to skip Berlin and head to Holland. The move draws jubilation in Britain and dismay among Kruger's allies, with European papers weighing the Germany Britain alliance implications. Paris reacts with surprise and mixed sympathy for Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Kruger
William
Cologne
Holland
England
Europe
Great Britain
France
London
Paris
Kaiser
Echo de Paris
Bismarck
Flood Inundates Rome As Tiber Rises Unprecedentedly
The Tiber overflow floods the lower city of Rome after heavy rains. Three deaths reported and widespread damage to farms, railways, and landmarks including the Pantheon and Forum. Refugees crowd elevated areas while the Protestant cemetery near St Paul’s gate and San Spirito hospital section are submerged. Railroad traffic hindered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tibet
Pantheon
Forum
Hospital San Spirito
St. Paul's Gate
U S Mint Records November Coinage Totaling Over Twelve Million
The United States mint reported November coin production of 12,355,060 coins valued at 2,254,458.14 dollars. Of this total, 116,338.14 dollars were gold for Costa Rica, with the remainder mainly silver, nickel and copper. Silver coins valued at 1,906,000 dollars and base metals at 230,120 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Costa Rica
Public debt notes decline in November 1900
The monthly statement from Washington shows public debt totals at 1,101,174,875 dollars as of November 30 1900, minus cash in the treasury a decrease of 3,227,443 dollars for the month.
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Washington
Texas electors vote totals show Bryan ahead in 1900 election
The Texas general election results for presidential electors show Bryan receiving 267,432 votes, McKinley 121,173, Donnelly 21,160, and scattering 62,000. Bryan’s plurality stands at 146,258 though total votes are about 110,000 fewer than four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Bryan
McKinley
Donnelly
Scattering
Wisconsin Population Officially Revised Upward
The census announces Wisconsin population at 2,069,042, up from 1,686,880 in 1900, an increase of 382,162. Officials in Washington note the gain reflects growth across cities and rural areas as of December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Washington
Germany Yields in China Crisis Diplomacy Triumph
Washington reports Germany accedes to US suggestions on China and withdraws harsh demands. Italian ambassador Baron Fava also signals acceptance of US modifications, signaling broad support from Britain Russia France and Japan for a common approach to the Boxer outrages. Officials hope ministers at Peking uphold the US stance against excessive ultimatums. The Conger–German–French meeting at Peking aligns with Washington instructions.
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Washington
China
Hay
White
Berlin
United States
Baron Fava
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
France
Japan
Peking
Conger
Trains Collision Kills Eleven in Mexico Valley Crash
A severe Mexican Central Railway wreck near Tamanaca and Simon, 50 miles south of Jamilico, kills 11 and injures about 20. An American, Edward Rische of San Antonio, arrived at the scene 20 minutes after the crash. Engineers Ross and fireman Reeves and Harveson die. most victims are Mexican passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Mexican Central
Tamanaca
Simon
Jamilico
Edward Rische
Mexico
Ross
Reeves and
Harveson
Brilliant Midnight Mass to Welcome New Century
Archbishop Martinelli will join services at St Patrick's Church to consecrate the new century at midnight December 31. The pope granted permission for a solemn mass at midnight last year and again this year to dedicate the coming century. The event is expected to be unusually brilliant with many bishops likely to hold similar services nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Martinelli
St. Patrick’s Church
Supreme Court Justice Declines U S Senate Seat
Minneapolis December 3 Loren W Collins associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court has declined the United States senate appointment to succeed the late Cushman K Davis offered by Governor Lind and will not seek the seat when the legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Loren W.collins
State Supreme Court
United States
Cushman K. Davis
Lind
Collins
Two More Die In Thanksgiving Accident Toll Rises
San Francisco reports two more deaths among Thanksgiving accident victims, bringing total fatalities to 21. A St. Louis dispatch notes a Paducah Kentucky fire that destroyed 20 establishments, caused about 250000 dollars in losses, likely started by burglars at Kirk dry goods store.
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San Francisco
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Paducah
Fulton
Kirk Dry Goods
Horses Need Hair Renewer Says Egypt Farmer
Uncle Reuben of Egypt farm criticizes city fashion in Chicago Chronicle remarks about tailless horses and bald heads. He targets stylish riders and millionaires lacking hair and mustaches, calling for a hair renewer for prize animals and noting odd fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Egypt
Chicago ‘Chronicle
Deafness Cure Advertises Constitutional Remedies
Claiming local applications fail, an Ohio firm promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills as remedies for deafness caused by catarrh. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any deafness from catarrh that cannot be cured and invites readers to request circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Child nearly choked by safety pin shocks court
A bizarre incident described in court after a child almost suffocated by a safety pin. The judge remarks on the peculiar restraint causing the near tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Sowers
Jell O New Dessert Pleases Family
A nostalgic advertisement touts Jell O as the new dessert pleasing the family with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents. Try it today.
Art and Nature Description Echoes Landscape Imagery
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a conversation where Marie asks about the country and the reply compares the view to a landscape painted by an unnamed artist highlighting the region's beauty.
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Marie
Indianapolis Journal
Traveler brags of miles as suburban life mocked
A shopper boasts of traveling 18 720 miles last year and 468 000 miles by commuting to a country home, claiming vast journeys around the world. A shoe department veteran counters with his own years of travel, highlighting suburbia and the commuter life. The ribbon clerk fades, realizing the scale of the boast.
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New York Sun
Louiseville & Nashville Railroad Enhances Winter Service
The Louiseville and Nashville Railroad announces improved winter service with Pullman Vestibuled Sleeping Cars and refined day coaches from Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis and Chicago to Mobile New Orleans and Gulf Coast. Direct connections link to steamer lines for Cuba Porto Rico Nassau West Indies and Central America. Tourist and home seekers excursion tickets offered at low rates. Inquiries to C L Stone General Passenger Agent Louisville KY.
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Louiseville & Nashville Railroad Company
Cincinnati
Luisville
St. Louis
Chicago
Mobile
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Thomasville
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Tampa Palm Beach
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Nassau
West Indian
Central American
C. L. Stone
Louisville, Ky
Health item prompts daily bowel movement note
A short item notes a product used daily to aid digestion and kidney and liver function. It lists prices at 25 and 50 cents and references effects on headaches and overall health.
Noisy Advice on Privacy from Detroit Journal
A Detroit Journal editorial laughs at prying into neighbors affairs noting a clever yet subtle approach could reveal a safe combination without intrusion. The piece uses humor to caution readers about overstepping boundaries.
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Detroit Journal
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Art
Gover
Miles
Ea Mae
Do Solee
North America
Lane’sa Family Medicine
Gates
Castoria
Centaaur CA
Irray Gtabey
Dr. Greene
Nervara
John D. Smith
Thomson-Houstom Electric Co
Lynn
Alana
Ve Greene
Sage Faun
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