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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
The piece contrasts a claimed method to age fish by scales with a joke that scientists cannot determine a fish story’s age. It cites census figures showing about 1,000,000 married women employed in U S factories and comments on married men's situation.
A new sanitary Testament designed for oath administration uses white celluloid binding instead of leather, allowing easy washing and disinfection.
A Dominion Franchise Act clause prohibits displaying any sign of political faith after official nominations. The rule targets campaign rhetoric and limits public political expression during the heated campaign period.
A Missouri town plans portable schools to handle shifting population. The concept irks a local boy who prefers traditional schooling and resists having the school follow him.
One of the frequent uses of the telephone among French country subscribers is to wake them in the morning. Those who want an alarm call must inform the telephone administration the night before of the required hour.
Thanksgiving began in 1621 when Gov Bradford of Plymouth appointed a day for praise and prayer after harvest. The practice spread to other colonies and during the Revolution appeared in several middle states, later becoming a national holiday since 1865.
Engineers repairing the Galveston Mexico cable say hurricane damage may include a submarine eruption. Evidence lies in the twisted sheathing and reversed wires indicating the cable was bent and bound in the wrong direction by the storm.
A Tennessee editor admits his forecast was wildly off. He says his prediction was wrong by the vast span between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Yose waite was lost with minimal loss of life during the Guam typhoon. It remarks on one less ship, praising the former merchant steamer turned auxiliary cruiser. It warns Oriental waters are perilous for American vessels after the Charleston, Oregon, and Nosemite incidents.
A design proposes a two story street in crowded London with an elevated iron sidewalk above the common path. Light steel bridges would connect corners while stairways appear at intervals enabling second floor shop entrances and show windows. the plan, attributed to Charles Dickens, dates to 1864.
Britain and Ireland with a population of 40 000 600 cast 4 316 703 votes in the recent parliamentary election. Compared with about 15 000 000 in this country, the low total suggests apathy but the text argues conservative suffrage laws kept votes down and the ruling classes hesitate to trust common people with governance.
The census data show Bailey county with four residents Cochran 25 Andrews 37 Lynn 17 Dawson 86 and twenty five other counties under 500. Some lack streams or rail access others are sparsely populated by wildlife. Tom Green at 6 804 people spans about 45 000 square miles bigger than Ohio.
The reception of Mr. Krurer in France marks a striking page in history showing a lifetime spent trekking and fighting in South Africa contrasted with attention from one of the world’s greatest cultured nations. The event stirs business sentiment among the French, yet highlights the contrast with his past occupations and current status.
A Wyoming election saw John Thompson fail in a bid for representative after he allegedly made a false statement regarding the woman suffrage vote. The incident is described as a costly misstep for his campaign.
A brief digest highlights notable items across regions including political moves in Washington and stories from the East West and South. It previews forthcoming coverage and seeks to inform readers of key developments and dates to watch.
The Senate passed a Mississippi River bridge bill for Dubuque Iowa on the 6th while debate focused on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The House advanced the army reorganization bill with a ban on canteens, and other measures moved through executive sessions. Reports detail a busy week with foreign dispatches from Europe and Asia, including Boer War notes, Chinese reforms, and U S actions in the Philippines amid flooding in Mexico.
The postmaster general reports total receipts 102 354 579 dollars and expenditures 107 740 268 dollars for the fiscal year, deficit 5 358 688 dollars. Immigrant arrivals totaled 448 572, up 136 857 from the prior year. Mary L. McLean dies in Washington at 72. U.S. exports to Cuba Puerto Rico Philippines and Pacific islands estimated at 50 million dollars this year.
Harvard defeated Yale in a Cambridge Massachusetts debate marking a notable college contest. Other news note a New York Central vice president H J Hayden killed by a fall, the barge Charles Foster sinking near Erie with eight lives lost, and artist John McAuliffe killed by a fall in New York.
A NY packing firm paid 2145 dollars for a Chicago fat stock steer. A mob lynched Dan Long near Ivanhoe Virginia for criminal assault. The Ohio Federation of Labor split after a dispute at its convention. Alabama lawmakers moved toward a constitutional convention to curb black voting. Lake fatalities hit 110 this season. J J Axtell was knocked out in Pontiac Michigan by Wid O Hara. Johan Manning Irby, once US senator, died in Laurens District. Morgan Park academy victory fueled by arson. A desiccated skeleton linked to a 50 year old lake tragedy. Adna Adams Treat died in Denver at 103. Saxton block fire in Canton Quebec caused 300,000 loss. William N. Jackson died in Indianapolis at 91. About 2,000 AT&SF telegraph operators went on strike from Chicago to San Francisco. J W Coppinger former US consul to Toronto died in Alton aged 49. State Agricultural College at Ames burned main building. loss about 90,000.
Fragmentary foreign intelligence item notes an assault on the Nehico river area with Lauzon and Gen Funston mentioned and reported as having routed about 200 troops.
A crowded senate and house agenda from early 1900s session includes pensions for widows of Gen. Palmer and Gen. MacClernand, a penny postage bill, and 45 pension bills. Reports on Porto Rico’s resources, the Hay Pauncefote treaty, and the ship subsidy debate are noted. A West Point hazing incident is investigated, and the Philippines policy is urged.
Washington reports Gen. Chaffee used strong language protesting looting by foreign troops at Peking. Waldersee accepted apology after Chaffee’s pointed remarks, tone softened by breakfast meeting and official changes in command structure. London and Berlin note diplomatic replies and ongoing negotiations for China settlement.
Mrs Nancy Clark sister of Civil War governor Andrew G Curtin died when struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train Tuesday afternoon while attempting to cross the tracks at Torresdale Philadelphia.
A destructive freight wreck southwest of Wells Utah at Fenelon station near noon Tuesday killed two men and injured six as a helper engine crashed into a double header freight on the Enron Pacific road.
George S. Wagner a Philadelphia salesman killed himself by forcing a large pair of shears through his neck. The incident occurred on December 12 and details describe the drastic act as the method of death. Local authorities report the case as suicide with no additional parties involved.
Reports from Santa Fe system show the strike growing more effective as vacancies remain high Santa Fe officials announce a $250 reward for tampering with wires or instruments General Manager Mudge claims striking operators are easily replaced and the road can handle normal business The same period details incidents in St Louis Galveston and Denver with a nonunion operator shot at Sedalia station sustaining a gunshot wound to the arm.
Highs bank in Seville Oklahoma was robbed of 1600 by six masked men who bound Town Marshal Weaver. The robbers dynamited the vault and escaped on a handcar. A posse pursues them. a $3000 bundle remained unclaimed in the vault.
The temperance movement scored a major win as license votes showed little to no gains across 300 cities. In Boston, Democrat James A. Gallivan won the street commissioner post, while Democrats gained aldermen council members and a school committee seat, narrowing the license majority by about $5,000.
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the contempt proceedings against Standard Oil in Columbus on December 12. Six justices split, with a majority not sustaining the information, resulting in dismissal under court rules.
The Hague reports the Dutch government will not initiate arbitration between the Transvaal and Britain, insisting the initiative rests with the great powers. Separately a planned serenade for Mr Kruger was banned for fear of disturbances.
Gov J C W Beckham was inaugurated for the remainder of the Goebel Taylor term in Frankfort amid perfect weather and a large state audience. The event featured a cannon salute, a grand procession with state guard regiments and civic groups, and a formal oath by Chief Justice Hazelnge. The day also included a graveside tribute at the Goebel cemetery and a review of state troops.
Panay G Vouraky Vouraky son of Crete royalty and noted Orient languages expert, married in Denver to Effie Cook daughter of Fred Smith and granddaughter of Col McMartin. They became engaged a week earlier after meeting in Salt Lake City and will honeymoon in Crete.
Eau Claire Wisconsin December 12 Wisconsin State Grange Patrons of Husbandry met Tuesday Worthy Master Huxley of Neenah read his annual address outlining agricultural interests and desired legislation noting rising membership A resolution in support of the Great bill was adopted Resolutions favoring the Nicaragua route rural deliveries and popular election of United States senators were referred
A severe Heligo landslide near Christiania swallows thirty houses and leaves large parts of the island underwater for three days. Relief efforts are blocked and total losses remain undetermined.
Theo dore Wallert, charged with killing his wife and four stepchildren near Arlington last August, was sentenced by Judge Cadwell at Henderson to be hanged.
A discussion on men understanding women's feelings and the need for full information to treat a case properly. The text notes that certain trials sensibilities and organic disturbances are known only to women and cannot always be shared with a family physician.
Mrs G H Chappell of Grant Park Illinois credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her inflammation of the ovaries and womb. She praises Mrs Pinkham who offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts and has helped thousands of women in the United States.
Humorous quips about propriety and flirtation surface in a collection of silver age witticisms. Remarks on nervous illness kissing consent and engagement reveal attitudes toward women and society. The snippets mix jokes from Atchison Globe Somerville Journal Cleveland Leader and Life with sharp social commentary.
Chicago December 10 1900 a Catholic Forester conductor notable for Holy Name Court 26 Mr Rush survived Brights Disease after failing to eat until a druggist recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with his two month recovery and life change. Sold for 50 cents a box at all dealers.
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