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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
4
A group of electric fanmakers colludes to push up prices while prairie residents can expect delays as nature supplies the breeze. A Brooklyn con artist fled with 260 thousand in dividends and six hundred thousand of depositors funds, leaving shelves of desks and a second-hand carpet as assets.
A man who can only walk while asleep has been found. The odd condition would trouble professional tramps who might wake to discover themselves engaged in useful labor.
Most contracts for the crown prince of Japan’s forthcoming palace go to American firms. The American architect insists the earth quake proof design will be followed.
The latest prophylactic is a substance called a vac cine for typhoid fever. Its connection to cows is unclear, but it has been tested by the British army in Burmah with reportedly satisfactory results.
A bold female suspect challenged a long standing theft by the wagon load from farms. She disrupted a plan to loot barns and granaries, preventing a major loss in agricultural produce. Local authorities credit her timely intervention.
Garret A. Hobart was the sixth vice president to die in office. He joins George Clinton of New York who died in 1812, Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts in 1814, William King of Alabama in 1853, Henry Wilson of Massachusetts in 1875, and Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana in 1885 in that somber list.
Steven FE. Burch hired on Peter Green walt’s farm near Huron Kansas elopes with the farmer’s daughter. Burch proves to be a wealthy Missouri social figure and writes to his father-in-law that the search for a wife was long but well rewarded.
Frank D. Randall, a noted Kansas City civil engineer, claims to have discovered vast virgin copper deposits in the Colorado Grand Canyon. He describes immense gold outcroppings, garnet-streaked rock, coal and asbestos veins, marble, and onyx walls, with serpentine columns, suggesting extraordinary mineral wealth.
A veteran Philadelphia physician, with years of hospital work, asserts he has seen thousands die and never observed fear of death. He calls the deathbed fright a popular illusion and says the unknown instills fear only for partings with loved ones.
In June next it will be 560 years since Johann Gutenberg’s birth, the inventor of movable type printing. Although his exact birth date is unknown, it is commonly assumed to have occurred in June 1400 in Mayence on the Rhine. Next year the fifth century of his birth will be celebrated in Mayence with an international printing exhibition.
A 70 foot granite shaft will be erected in Erie Pennsylvania to honor Capt Gridley of the Olympia who died soon after Manila Bay. The monument will include a bust bronze tablets and inscribed words You may fire Gridley when you are ready Dewey. Gridley’s family reportedly faces poverty. some urge aiding the family before building the monument.
The report notes 57 Catton Mills built in the South in the past year with as many more expected in the next 12 months. The industrial boom is described as an extraordinary epoch in the region’s history with global effects, reshaping business, ambition, and ideals.
A New York man who lost his nose sues over a dental operator supplied false nose that does not fit. He demands a refund or a new, better fitting prosthesis, arguing the nose now plays a central role in real and mimic life.
Line Devereux Blake announces women may serve as enumerators and clerks in the 1900 census. The notice echoes prior practice from the earlier enumeration.
A sweeping digest from national capitals captures developments across the East, West, and South. Readers are briefed on policy moves, legislative maneuvering, and notable official statements shaping the national discourse.
Fifty sixth Congress moves bills in the senate for a Hawaii government and higher pension for Gen Palmer of Illinois. House bills seek branches of national banks in Cuba Puerto Rico the Philippines and abroad plus a Nicaragua canal and one cent postage. Death of Rep Greene Nebraska prompts adjournment. Senate not in session on the 8th. House schedules six days for a financial bill and considers a Pacific cable and merchant marine revival with home stead rights for Spanish American war veterans. Ainsular affairs committee ordered. Adjourned to the 11th.
A reform era summary notes Republican leadership backing Secretary of War Elihu Root as the running mate to McKinley in 1900. The document also records Brig ham T. Roberts’ address denying the House’s action to bar his seat from Utah, plus killings and a bicycle accident in Washington and a mint gold and silver coinage total for the year ending June 30.
In the United States 221 business failures occurred in the seven days ended Sth, vs 144 the prior week and 248 in 18958 for the same period. Maine at Orono students vote to abolish hazing, join no part in it. Niagara steamer reported to have foundered on Lake Erie with 16 crew. New England mills raise wages for 300000 workers by $10,000,000 yearly. Cixde and Ralph Hendricks and Albert Schilling drown skating at Gallitzin Pa. Nowell, Maine chief engineer, dies at 50 after Havana harbor blast. death in New York. Miller and Waller win six day bicycle race in New York, 2744 miles, new record.
A 65 year old man killed his wife then himself near Adel Iowa. A John Karl wife from St Elmo Alabama bore six sons. Earthquakes reported at Faulkton and Miller South Dakota. Rev D B Cheney attack suspect Corbett arrested Racine Wisconsin. Victims expected to recover. War rensburg Illinois editor G M Robinson died after 40 day fast. Maurice W Meyers aged 90 died in Cincinnati. Official results show Shaw Republican governor winner by 56 217 in Town. A train hit handcar near Ai ton Illinois four men killed. Kentucky board of elections declares Taylor and Republican ticket elected. Samuel Johnson colored 22 hanged in Hagerstown Maryland. Phoenix moves to seek statehood for Arizona. Fire destroys Augusta Georgia block loss 1 090 000. Explosion at Carbon Hill coal mine kills 32. Great Lakes navigation ends after prosperous decade. Cheyenne Wyoming Pacific Express office robbed of 20000. Granville Ohio Rev Daniel Shepardson founder dies at 16. In 1900 union reform party to nominate on single initiative referendum plank. Mary Meehan dies at Maple Park Illinois aged 100. Election commissioners declare William S Taylor governor of Kentucky.
The University of Chicago football team defeated Wisconsin to capture the Western championship for the 1900 season. The victory confirms Chicago as the top team in the region for that year.
Dispatches from London report five life savers drowned during a severe coastal storm. Reports also note Boer movements near Methuen and traps set for British forces as Otis cites inflammatory papers increasing difficulties amid the Philippine conflict.
In the senate resolutions were offered for sympathy with the Boers and for curbs on corporate interstate trade, plus a constitutional amendment to move presidential and congressional terms to the last Wednesday in April. House bills include postal savings banks and a cable to the Philippines. Debates on the currency bill featured Dolliver and DeArmond. A Mishawaka building collapse killed contractor Charles Schmidt and worker Oscar Nicholas. Gen Lawton’s forces occupy San Miguel. Filipinos retreat from Olongapo and Subig as Marines secure a naval station. Gen Young pursues Aguinaldo. Over ten inches of snow disrupts Wisconsin trains. New Mexico's governor cites 260,500 population and seeks statehood. Three boys die in Regina. U S exports total $644 million for 11 months ending November, down from 1898. AFL meets in Detroit as South Africa reports indicate 672 British prisoners taken at Stormberg and Cronje holds Modder River with 50 British soldiers captured. Transvaal ultimatum delivered two months prior. nine engagements reported, British losses 566 killed, 2,027 wounded, 1,977 missing.
The era’s brief items note Admiral Dewey attending mass in Washington and a New York Stock Exchange trade at 40 000, high for the exchange. The Pittsburgh Baseball Club buys key Louisville picks for about 25 000 cash. Sugar cane and beet crops total around 1 000 800 tons for 1599-1900, near last year. Mrs C A Burling dies in Rochester at 76. The German empress defends the Bible at court. Porto Nico ports report exports and imports with a 347 to 15 balance in May to July. William Cleggett of Rochester is killed by an elephant in Jacksonville after giving it tobacco. Missouri to Indian Territory wholesale meeting forms to oppose trusts. Miss Belle Flemming of Pauls Valley admitted to U S district bar at 17. Prof Virchow credits American and Japanese pupils for his fame. Ex Sheriff Weis of Dayton receives a commission from Kruger to be Boer brigadier general. Weir is Kruger’s friend who visited Africa. Osiris, a wealthy physician, is mentioned in fragmentary form.
Gen Gatacre leads 2000 across Molteno to Stormberg. Boers repulse assault with superior positions and machine guns. British withdraw after dawn attack. losses reported two killed, 26 wounded and 605 missing. Dispatches cite misguidance, poor ground, and failed cavalry scouting.
Eighty men entered tunnel No 7 at Carbon Hill Mining Saturday morning. Thirty two died, others trapped by falling timbers and black damp. Howell Meredith attempted rescue for his son Daniel. Howell is missing. Gov. Rogers to lead inquiry into ventilation and cause. coroner to select jury in Tacoma.
The nitro glycerin magazine of the Pennsylvania Torpedo company in Bolivar Hollow exploded Sunday. The blast was heard for 30 miles, blew the magazine to atoms, created a 15 by 30 foot earth cavity, and shattered nearby buildings. No deaths reported though damage spread to Bradford area and surrounding towns. An oil stove feeding itself likely sparked the blast.
Frankfort Kentucky December 11 9 45 am election certificates signed declaring William S Taylor governor elect of Kentucky The official vote shows Taylor 193714 Goebel 191331 Taylor plurality 2383 Goebel departs Covington with Blackburn and others amid reports of possible contest by Goebel and associates
Manila reports Gen Gregorio Del Pilar was killed December 3 by Maj March in a four hour engagement 15 miles northwest of Cervantes. Del Pilar, a famed young rebel leader, had pursued by American forces and escaped Spanish prisoners confirmed the clash.
Buffalo reports the Canadian steamer Niagara with 16 hands foundered eight miles east of Long Point, Lake Erie amid a 45 mile gale and heavy snow. Wreckage including deck parts and shingles marked Parry Sound was recovered as search efforts continue from Port Colborne and Buffalo.
The National Jewish home for consumptives in Denver Colorado was formally dedicated. Built by the Jewish order B Nai B Rith the facility accepts anyone suffering from consumption who cannot pay for care elsewhere and is admitted regardless of race or order membership.
John A. Sumner a landscape artist formerly of St Louis died suddenly Sunday in Middletown at age 74.
Chicago defeated Wisconsin 17 to 0 before 12 060 fans to claim the western football championship. The University of Chicago played a desperate, scientific game. the victory marked a premier performance on the western gridiron.
San Francisco reports ex-collector O M Welburn acquitted on embezzlement charges after three trials. He previously fled while indicted, enlisted as a private, and traveled via Cuba to the Philippines where he was recognized and arrested. Dr Max Lange dies in Leipzig. Lady Francis Cook plans New York home with 2 million for real estate. Hurricane-related failure noted in Ponce Porto Rico.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. swears the firm will pay 100 dollars for each incurable cataral case. Notary A. W. Gleason attests December 6, 1886. Advertisement notes Hall’s Catarrh Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and lists Toledo Ohio as the firm location.
A Detroit Free Press tale set at an Alabama cabin shows an old man sending his son Julius to fetch treacle in one jug while carrying a second jug to prevent dipping fingers. The traveler questions the plan, and the father explains the jug in each hand forces him to return the treacle home.
Winter in the South invites visitors to the Gulf Coast along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans. Mild climate pure air and plentiful hunting and fishing mark the region with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Through car service from Northern cities via L N permits easy Florida travel. Write J I Ridgely N W P A Chicago for folders.
A woman hands a check to a calm teller who notes she must endorse it. The note on the check, signed Abs. J. B. Blanks, claims the bank will pay, prompting a teller to faint into the vault.
Winter Tours offer long limit low rate round trip rail tickets to California Arizona Texas and Mexico. Information on routes purchasing one way and round trip fares via sleeping car First Class and Tourist services available from Western Agent W G Neimyer Chicago 238 Clark St Commercial Agent W H Connor Cincinnati Chamber Commerce Building and Buffalo Pass Office W J Berg 220 Ellicott Sq.
Aunt Jane sought study time while Willie asked questions. After a pause he plaintively asked if she could hear his thinking, quipping about a thinking machine at work.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam claiming it stops coughing instantly. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a free sample bottle and offers large bottles for 25 and 50 cents, warning that delays are dangerous.
Quote from Chicago Times Herald contrasts broad mindedness with agreeing with headstrong people when they are wrong. No additional context or details available.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas, aged 111, extols Peruna as best remedy for coughs colds catarrh and diarrhoea. He credits Hartman’s books for unifying these ailments as catarrh and says Peruna keeps him healthy and nearly aged. A free Peruna booklet is offered by the Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
A Sunday morning fire in Augusta Georgia began in a dry goods store and, burning for four hours, destroyed a solid block in the business district. Estimated damage reaches about 1 million dollars with no casualties reported.
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