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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
6
Next to France the United States will have the largest space at the Paris exposition. A model American farm run with U S machinery and methods is to be established by a Chinese mandarin near Shanghai. A Pennsylvania girl left her bridegroom at the altar rather than marry him later after furniture was bought.
A wagon in Manhattan Kansas carried a painted claim on its cover stating it was not bound for Missouri not busted not going to wife's folks and just doing this to beat the railroads a humorous roadside joke reflecting transport speed.
San Francisco shows the least debt among listed cities at 133,917 dollars and 1 cent while Philadelphia tops the group with 56,872,795 dollars 22 cents. Per capita bonded debt reveals Poston highest at 97 dollars 25 cents and San Francisco lowest at 35 cents.
A woman who had her pocket picked found a glass fragment left by the thief, proving a diamond valued at 300 dollars. The report suggests future thefts may yield a deed for a house and lot.
In Tayville Long Island William Cornell aged 34 rose as a bachelor and by night became a great grandfather after marrying widow Overton aged 76. He has a daughter older than him and a granddaughter with a child.
At a Vienna dinner hosted by Mark Twain a famous lawyer speaker in pockets joked about a humorist being funny. The interruption by Twain added a pun about a lawyer keeping hands in his pockets.
A Courrier de Paris note claims Greeks aim to bar bachelors from the parliament. The rationale states a bachelor has no stake in the commonwealth and would only represent himself if allowed to be represented.
The report notes several Spanish battle ships and 15 to 20 steam launches being raised and repaired at Manila. It adds 25 to 30 Spanish gunboats in West Indian waters could be repaired for coast duty at low cost. Altogether the converted ships would provide a material navy boost.
A leading electrical headlight company announces it stands ready to guarantee railroad companies against logs from bend-on collisions at night when locomotives are fitted with their headlights. The claim frames a new safety guarantee tied to nighttime operations and improved locomotive illumination.
Paris city council imposes a law requiring drivers and conductors of auto mobile carriages to graduate from a regular training course before operating on city streets. A decade ago such a proposal would have been considered daft.
Treasury Bureau of Statistics reports nine month exports to Africa up 1,600,600 over the same period last year. Consular reports credit American goods for popularity, quality, and low prices, aiding favorable trade reception in Africa.
The steamer Senior arrives in New York after storage work at Santiago harbor. It brings four 5.5 inch guns from the Maria Teresa and Oquendo, ten guns from the Colon, 200 54 inch shells, 100 oi inch shells, the Colon’s safe, and tons of small articles for Uncle Sam's growing war trophy collection.
California enlarges its beet sugar business while the Midwest debates. Investment from 200000 in 1890 has risen to over ten million with sugar beet acres expanding from 2160 to 36000. Seven factories produced 56000 tons last year.
IL Vreeland of New York serves as President of the Metropolitan Traction in a dispute involving railway interests. Details remain sparse in this fragment but indicate a leadership role amid ongoing negotiations or litigation.
A broad roundup reports developments from Washington and regions across the country. Highlights include political moves, economic indicators, and notable events shaping national affairs.
Marshal Blanco and his party departed Havana for Spain aboard the Vil laverde. Merritt Wrecking Co. to float Reina Mercedes to Norfolk. Comal loads 1.5 million rations in New York for Cuba. Gen Wood allows Sunday closings in Santiago. Chester and Manitoba carry troops from Savannah. Michigan arrives from Ponce with 500 regulars. Manila dispatches say insurgents target Americans, not Spaniards. Supreme court installed in Santiago. Maria Teresa safe opened at Norfolk with 75000 in Spanish and American money. Paris foresees Carlist uprising after peace treaty.
The monthly statement of public debt shows debt rose by 16.5 million in November while the treasury held 926 million in cash. The San Francisco mint coined 4.52 million that month. Gen Miles prepared a bill for a 100000 strong standing army and War Secretary Alger reviews wartime operations and rail proposals. Dawes reports 35985 national banks and 5145 state banks with substantial capital. The U S export of manufactured goods exceeded imports in 1895.
Week ended figures show clearing houses in the United States aggregate 1.535 billion pounds under exchange activity. Business failures in the US reached 281, with Pittsburgh forming a Consolidated Tin Plate Co capitalized at 50 million dollars. Notable events include a Harlem man’s death by own action, major New York fires, a steamer explosion killing six, and a New York flour trust forming to control domestic and global supply.
A county ledger of brief items reports a mob lynching in Madrid Missouri a Denver merchant firm failing for 110000 a death of Barnes Compton a Maryland congressman Laurel official returns show Michigan Gov Pingree leading Wisconsin Gov Scofield and Minnesota Gov Lind results plus a winter storm sweeping Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts and Maryland with snow sleet and wind.
Official election returns show Charles S. Thomas fusion candidate led Colorado with a 43 384 vote majority. In Girard Illinois William Kent killed his brother Noble Kent over a property dispute. Fergus Falls Minnesota Link Thayer received a 20 year prison sentence for train robbery.
Germany negotiates with Spain to buy the Caroline islands. Paris bans US fruits and plants. The British schooner Village Belle lost. skipper four crew four passengers and three others drown. Salvador revolution ends. Austria marks 50th anniversary of Emperor Francis Joseph. Terencio Sierra elected president of Honduras, West Point graduate. Clan Drummond wrecked in Bay of Biscay. 37 lost. Pierre Luzon shoots and kills Mrs Richot then commits suicide in Montreal. Amnesties drive exiled Nicaragua natives home.
The fifty sixth congress closes its session in Washington after President’s message. resolutions honor Helen Gould for wartime aid. banks, a nitroglycerin plant explosion in Pinole causing deaths. Louisville store owners fail. Porto Rico general sails home. several ship losses and storms. Treasury estimates total 593 million. Detroit snowstorm. Frank Waller sets bicycle record. Paris peace talks advance eight treaty articles on amity commerce and navigation.
Court circles report Prince George of Greece engaged to Princess Victoria of Wales. Mrs Abbie L Marble sister in law of the late James G Blaine killed in a runaway at San Leandro California. Wellesley College trustees announce 330000 gift from the late Charles T Wilder of Wellesley. President invited to Detroit next summer for Sons of the American Revolution celebration. British plans to complete the Soudan railroad to Sakartoum 180 miles remaining. Forest Lake heir to 25000 left by James T Spaulding of Chicago. Rebels from Brazil defeated at frontier. peace in the country appears secure. Gen John J Dupuy ex Confederate dies in Memphis after battles in Tennessee army. Louisiana purchase centennial celebration planned for 1903. Turquoise King of the Jarillas murdered near El Paso New Mexico. Col Thomas H Sherley Kentucky whisky figure dies in Louisville. American Directory Publishers Association forms in Cleveland for mutual protection. American Bible Society directors meet in New York Rev William Ingraham Haven elected in Brookline.
The opening of the closing session of the Fifty-Fifth Congress draws a distinguished crowd to the Senate chamber in Washington Dec. 6. Vice President Hobart presides as the body receives the president’s message and the usual procedural steps proceed, with credentials for Senator Simon and the oath administered to him. The chamber fills with flowers and spectators while prayers and formalities mark the start of business.
Washington reports a crowded Capitol as Congress convenes for the Fifty-fifth session six months after declaring war on Spain. Members listen to the message read while measures are introduced including a proposal to honor Helen Gould and a resolution for a war conduct investigation.
A Senate session opened with printed copies of a message distributed to many senators who retreated to cloakrooms or committee rooms to read. Senator Mason read a telegram from Senator Pritchard noting he could not attend due to fitness. At 3 45 the Senate adjourned on motion by Senator Platt.
The opening session in Washington featured a grand gathering of dignitaries including foreign representatives and notable governors-elect. Major events included greetings for Reed and Wheeler, a quorum of 267 with three new members sworn in, and the president's war-focused message read to the House. The session set the stage for debates on war questions tied to the deficiency bill for army and navy and related legislation.
The American Savings Bank of Charleston was placed in the hands of receiver W. M. Conner by Judge J. H. Simonton at the request of Hanover National Bank of New York which holds notes totaling 22000 dollars. The bank had a capital of 150000 dollars and deposits of 100000 dollars. Hard times were cited as the cause of the failure.
Under foreclosure, State Fair Park near North Greenfield Milwaukee was sold to the state of Wisconsin. Assistant Attorney General C. E. Whelan bid for the state which held mortgages totaling 234 265 dollars. Ex state treasurer E C McFetridge had previously sold to the State Agricultural Society and later the state loaned more money on the property with two additional mortgages. The 125 acre property includes all buildings.
Jeffersonville Indiana December 6 Magistrate Eph Keigwin a famed local figure is near death at his home. Since 1877 he has officiated in marriage ceremonies for nearly 9000 couples and earned a reputation for adapting rites to elopers and parent demands.
Morning papers show a restrained view of President McKinley’s address with negotiations at Paris still unsettled. Satisfied by tone on Anglo American relations and coolness toward Russia, the press notes a cautious stance.
Frank Waller of Boston broke the six days cycle race record at Madison Square Garden. He completed 314 miles and 8 laps in 16 hours and 10 minutes without dismounting, surpassing last year’s 272 miles by Stephane.
London report notes Mr. Stead editor of the Review just returned and issuing an unqualified denial of all allegations. No specifics given, but the denial follows recent circulating claims. The piece emphasizes the editor’s firm stance and dismissal of the accusations.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine and a cure when others fail with a price of one dollar. Claims Hood's Pills are a popular laxative.</analysis>
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad announces low rate excursions to the South on December 6 and 20 from Chicago Dearborn Station. One way and round trip first class tickets sold with twenty one day validity. round trips allow stopovers on the going journey. Two daily through trains with sleeping cars and dining service. Inquiries to ticket agents or Charles Li. Stone, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
A minister notes time is precious and a businessman explains he wasted time by adhering to strict punctuality with others. The exchanged quip appears in the Chicago Evening News.
Stephen Little returns from a trip praising the St Paul Burlington and Chicago Great Western systems. He says service is unexcelled with superb trains and buffet cars. He notes earnings ahead of last year and a bright outlook, contrasting it with the outdated East.
A playful exchange in London Tit-Bits features a nervous old lady inquiring about danger at sea and a skipper assuring her there is no danger, highlighting the capricious humor of maritime anecdotes.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers improved through service with Pullman Vestibuled Sleeping Cars and elegant day coaches from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Chicago to Mobile New Orleans Gulf Coast Thomasville Pensacola Jacksonville Tampa Palm Beach and other Florida points. Perfect connections with steamer lines to Cuba Porto Rico Nassau and West Indian ports. Excursion tickets for tourists and home seekers at low rates. Write C. P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky, for details.
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