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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
Teeter skin troubles like eczema are cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes at once, restores tissues to natural condition, and never fails to cure piles. All Druggists.
Senator Morgan of Alabama urges bold action on Cuba, supports belligerent rights if needed, and warns of war to protect Americans. The House considers the Loud bill changing second class mail rules amid heavy opposition, while Morgan's resolution on Cuban prisoners passes.
Washington reports indicate men are enlisting to join the Cuban insurgents against Spain. Violations of neutrality laws carry penalties up to $2,000 fine and three years in prison for serving against Spain, or up to $1,000 and three years for enlisting or hiring a recruiter. If trends continue, the Justice Department will issue strong new instructions to agents nationwide.
Representative Woodman of Illinois introduced a joint resolution directing the president to intervene in Cuban affairs. It condemns Spanish methods including the murder of Maceo, recognizes Cuban independence, and demands Spain withdraw all troops from Cuba.
Washington delegates of the American Bimetallic union met to devise ways to press for silver coinage at 16 to 1 and to resume the National Bimetallist publication. The main goal is to organize a broad convention of silver leaders to launch a comprehensive silver advocacy group.
Five Illinois representatives met General Craighill chief of engineers to complain about slow progress on the Hennepin canal. Craighill listened and said delays stem from the law governing the project, explaining the constraints to the lawmakers.
Washington December 16 the postmaster general ordered barring the mails against Chicago firms including Fidelity Grain and Stock Exchange Frank Wiggins Co Andrews Teevins Co Damian Hauser Co Mather Corn Co St Carol Co David VanWinkle William Boone Co H F Goodrich Co Richards Fremont Co J W Wrenn Co and W G Preston Co.
The senate approved the house amendment to the copyright bill and sent it to the president for signature. The measure designates piracy of a play as a misdemeanor and makes a circuit court injunction enforceable statewide.
Ex Representative G. Conn of Indiana sold the Washington Morning and Evening Times to Stilson Hutchins. Hutchins appointed John H. Oberly, former commissioner of Indian affairs, to run the paper.
Washington December 16 Allen of Nebraska introduced a senate bill to appropriate one million dollars for surveying the headwaters of principal rivers to locate sites for irrigation reservoirs.
Washington December 16 joint session of the house and senate committees on invalid pensions will hear a delegation from the Grand Army of the Republic on proposed pension legislation. The meeting is scheduled for Friday to discuss policy and reforms.
The comptroller of the currency has authorized the organization of the First National Bank of West Liberty Iowa with capital of 40000 dollars.
Georgetown South Carolina reports a presidential party enjoyed fine duck hunting off South Island with about ninety ducks bagged yesterday.
Frankfort Kentucky December 16. The court of appeals granted the attorneys thirty days for a rehearing yesterday.
An office at 111% East Washington street in Indianapolis, led by Dr. L B Wright and Dr. Costello, recruits for the Cuban insurgents. Wright, made a colonel, has about seventy recruits and plans to reach 200. Pay ranges from 20 to 27 dollars monthly, with three months ahead and travel costs deducted. Governor Matthews reports many veterans offering services and expects 75 percent of Grand Army men to respond if called. Militia companies are eager for action in Cuba.
Terre Haute report from Governor Matthews era notes teacher surplus and demand for higher quality candidates. Advocates $15,000 for a new building and $5,000 for an electric light plant at the state normal school to elevate standards and scholarship.
In Shelbyville Indiana a well dressed man, alias Charles Smith of Chicago, sought a ten year lease for a cement plant on John Williams's farm. He charmed Marietta locals during a religious revival and collected 2000 dollars in cash from supporters when delays arose, then vanished after stepping out during lease drawing.
Suit filed in Gibson county seeks a ruling on the legality of fusion between two political parties. The lower court found fusion illegal and the election board appealed. Facts have been submitted by agreement and briefs will be filed soon.
Indiaman in Moro Prison Richmond Indiana December 16 information that Charles Jackson of this city is in Moro prison Cuba was sent by T L Tine who just arrived in New Orleans from Havana The message does not state why he was imprisoned Jackson left Richmond on a tour with no definite destination and is believed to have joined the insurgents army in Cuba
Bourbon Indiana December 16. While Rev F S Spitz of Etna Green conducted services in the Methodist church at that place a second attempt to destroy his dwelling by fire was made. The first attempt was made a week ago. Kerosene was used each time but the fire was discovered before much damage occurred. No clues to the culprits.
Brookville reports the Bishop Furniture company, the town’s largest manufacturer, assigned to J. S. Martin. The Fowler trunk slat factory and saw and planing mills also filed assignment papers. In Evansville, a fire at the Western Union telegraph building caused damage to Fendrich Bros. yesterday.
A blaze on the top floor of a building damaged a cigar factory and caused a panic among female workers who escaped unharmed. The Western Union office suffered no significant damage. In Indiana, W. T. Durbin said M. E. Ingalls of Cincinnati is likely to be named secretary of war following a conference with Hanna.
Albany December 16 The state board of canvassers finished the canvass of New York votes in the recent election for president electors The totals show McKinley 819838 Bryan 551369 Palmer 19235 Socialist 17667 Prohibition 16052 blanks defection and scattering 122080 McKinley over Bryan 268469 and McKinley over all others 215455
The physicians of St Paul opened a subscription to raise funds for medicines and bandages to be sent to Cuban insurgent camps and towns via Tampa Florida.
The Bennett Blough case in Oregon Illinois ends with the defendant agreeing to pay all costs. The suit stemmed from Bennett singing the song O Promise Me to Miss Blough in a perceived improper manner.
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday show cloudy and threatening conditions in Indiana and Illinois before improving to fair. lighter northerly winds becoming variable and slightly warmer. Lower Michigan sees fair weather with a preceding snow in the eastern part and winds from north to east. Upper Michigan experiences fair, slightly warmer conditions with light southeast winds. Wisconsin largely fair with local snows in extreme north and light southeast winds. Iowa stays generally fair and warmer with easterly to southerly winds.
Money on call at 14% with mercantile paper 4 25 percent. Sterling at 487 1/2 for demand and 483 3/4 for sixty days. Chicago grain quotes show Wheat May at 134 1/4 to 134 1/2 cents, Corn at 23 1/2 to 25 1/4, Oats around 20 3/4. Live stock at Union Stock Yards reports mixed beef, veal, and lamb prices with receipts about 28 000 hogs and 8 600 cattle.
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