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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
6
Kazymierz Jasynoski and Maryanna Waszkiewicz were married in Chicago recently. The couple, described as two imported souls with a single thought, share a strikingly similar and alphabetically charged pair of names.
Dr Annie Langworthy of the Century Club of New York claims self confidence underpins longevity. She notes some people seem destined to live a thousand years without a wrinkle or worry.
William Richardson is named successor to Gen. Joseph Wheeler in the House of Representatives. Richardson was once sentenced to hang as a Confederate spy by Gen. Crittenden but was recaptured before the sentence could be carried out.
The tramp issue in the United States has grown serious with railroading. Authorities estimate 10,000 tramps are carried nightly and 310,000 more seek rides at stations, creating widespread concern.
The New York supreme court decides that in a poker game a lender cannot lawfully collect a loan used to cover gambling debts. The ruling leaves Hoyle to accept the decision as the final word on the matter.
John Sullivan declares one enemy the booze and vows to quit. John Bar-Teycorn, long trusted to topple stronger men, may caution Sullivan about a future clash.
Dr. Joseph Parker plans to follow Sheldon's example and run the London afternoon paper for a week. He argues that if every man who thinks he can run a paper better than the editor were given control, professional editors would enjoy a long vacation.
Descriptions of the girl who undertook the dangerous ride emphasize youth and prettiness, while noting the correspondents lack the nerve to claim she has any common sense.
Experts claim the new 32 inch naval gun is the most powerful. During trials it fired a 50 pound shell at about 2700 feet per second with a 45 degree range near 212 miles, signaling formidable warships with American gunners.
Spanish writer Juan Valera launches The Old Folks to protest the eccentricities of the young school. The publication upholds traditional art and language and requires contributors be at least 55 years old. The editor argues both the new man and the new woman have overstepped bounds.
A Chicago policeman's wife vents about unpaid domestic service as the law threatens prosecution for emartness. The piece notes a wife who keeps a modern domestic six years without salary or days off has won a questionable prize rather than safety.
Official reports indicate the Hes sian fly, deadly to wheat, has appeared in winter-wheat states west of the Rocky Mountains. Most regions report favorable growth and some farmers have fed stock on wheat. Last year the pest intensified. this season its pupal stage is abundant enough to raise concern.
War stories note Admiral Cervera from Madrid sent a message of sympathy to Hobson who lay dangerously ill in a New York hospital. Hobson had commanded efforts to block Santiago harbor guiding the Spanish fleet into a trap for the Americans. The message honors his bravery and praises his act while he is a prisoner.
A French proposal considers using swallows instead of pigeons to deliver dispatches. Advocates say swallows fly higher and faster, potentially reaching nearly 80 miles per hour while pigeons average over 50.
Summary of rapid political action across Washington with emphasis on the subsidy bill for merchant marine, Hay Pauncefote treaty revisions, census membership decisions, and legislative moves in both houses. It notes holiday recess, tax on deer, and new Hawaii member Wilcox as part of ongoing congressional activity.
Jonathan Norton of Lee Mass dies at 195. Fredonia NY loses its state normal school to fire, with six girls and one man killed. Paddy Ryan former heavyweight champ dies in Green Island NY. Clearing houses report 2.913 trillion in weekly exchanges. US business failures total 240 the week ending 14th. Fort Wayne road collision injures ii. George A Fuller calls death. National American baseball leagues at war. J C Gilman elected National Civil Service Reform League president. Major A C Rin ebl Lancaster PA commits suicide. Oswald Ottencorfer Staats Zeitung owner dies in New York at 74. Floyd McFarland and Warry Elkes win six day bicycle race in New York. Woman killed and 13 injured in PA railroad collision at Kittanning Point. John Addison Porter dies in Port Chester CT at 44. In Jersey Shore Pa a 10 year old lifts 300 pound dumb bells with hair strength.
A Burlington mail train wreck near Kirkwood Iowa killed one and injured five. Wisconsin canvassed votes totaling 425151 with McKinley leading and La Follette close. A Great Northern wreck near Brockton Montana killed three with many injured. Terry McGovern stopped Joe Gans in Chicago. Confederate general Michael J. Bulger died aged 100 in Alabama. J J Hill resigns Great Northern president post. An earthquake shook Joplin Missouri for about a minute. Shanesville bank robbers arrested in Bridgeport Ohio after a train chase. John W Hyden and John Mincey killed by a train near Philadelphia Tennessee. A tornado damaged San Francisco homes. Ex President Harrison urged Philippines and Porto Rico reach in policy at Ann Arbor Michigan. Florida to ship 1,250,000 boxes of oranges this year. Santiago Cuba earthquake caused houses to tumble with no deaths. Capsized boat on Lake Michigan drowned Mrs Shields, Mrs Davis, Lincoln Morden. Jim Henderson and Bud Rowland lynched in Rockport Indiana. Samuel Gompers reelected president of the American Federation at Louisville convention.
An Indian family named Warbonnet living at Cannonball North Dakota perishes after a casotine worg explosion, a reported test in a mysterious poisoning case tied to Forsythe Mines Oklahoma. The deaths include father mother and four children.
On January 1 the Thirty seventh infantry sails from Manila and the Eleventh cavalry sails January 15. Credible Chinese sources say Emperor Kwang Su will agree to the powers demands. British in the Transvaal suffer a blow as Gen Clement is defeated by Delarey. Taft commission at Manila adopts a liquor license law. Britain seeks modification of terms to China. Boers capture 120 British troops at Zastron. De Wet strikes at Orange Free State lines. Gneisenau lost in storm near Malaga with heavy loss. Private Henderson shoots Corporal Chase in Samar. Paris exposition finances show a 2 000 000 franc loss.
The Senate debated the Hay Pauncefote treaty in executive session with a vote anticipated on the 20th while the House passed measures to divide Kentucky and West Virginia into two judicial districts and add an Ohio district judge. Other items include a $152,000 deficiency bill and 102 private pension bills, a navy retirement for Charles A. Bonatelle, and the military academy appropriation of $699,151.
The U S government argues it may acquire and govern territory as legal. Mr Griggs cites the Dingley Act and uniform duties clauses to defend taxation of merchandise from ceded lands. He contends constitutional extension over acquired territory is not implied by the flag and rejects pro slavery extension ideas, citing several supreme court decisions.
London dispatches describe two Boer incursions into Cape Colony west of Aliwal North with one force advancing toward Philipstown and another toward Cradock. Gen MacDonald clashes 20 miles west of Burghersdorp as the invaders retreat to the Orange river amid a warm reception planned for them. The government also urges employers to keep posts for yeomanry and volunteers and thanks the forces for their sacrifices while noting resignations and reliefs for professionals burdened by war.
At 2 3 in the morning a safe was blown open at Citizens bank in Tape Indiana. Five explosions fired as robbers looted contents, with $18000 at least taken. A lookout outside dodged a shotgun blast from Post master Spaugh. Twenty volunteers scour the area for the culprits.
Detectives found the body of Channing Barnes alias John H Nelson alias Jack Nelson after a Chicago mail train robbery in New Orleans. Barnes, wounded in the back and left wrist, had cut his throat and died near the wreck site along with notes of dynamite and registered letters on his person. His brother Charles W Barnes and Richard Doyle were already convicted in a related American Express safe robbery in Kentucky.
London dispatch reports Dev Joseph Parker editor of the London Sun for a week critiques the prince of Wales and Lord Rosebery in Betting and Gambling Forecasts. He denounces princes and premiers indulging in gambling culture and calls for a premier of solid character over one with brilliant but corrupting habits.
The Alpha, famed for its Cape Nome voyage, wrecked on a reef near Union Bay Vancouver Island. Crew of 34 saved by a seaman who swam to a lighthouse with a line, while the captain owner purser two engineers and two seamen perished.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on December 19 the Natalie colliery strike ended with 1200 workers returning to work. The Shamokin Coal Company agreed to grant a ten percent increase and reinstate several discharged men. Non union workers were given two days to settle differences with union members or face discharge.
London December 19 The Peking Daily Mail reporter says Great Britain's proposed preamble changes largely gain approval from major powers. Russia and Japan reportedly agree leaving the United States as the only major power not yet defined. Germany backs the British proposal and a joint note to Chinese plenipotentiaries may be signed within three to four days. Indemnity Paid Washington December 19 U S Consul Gummery reports Morocco settled a $5000 indemnity claim for the murder of Marcus Eszagui a naturalized American. New Minister to Turkey Washington December 19 President nominates John C A Leishman currently minister to Switzerland to be U S minister to Turkey. Petition Road to Reinstate Men Wichita December 19 Santa Fe officials say petitions are flowing from small towns urging reinstatement of striking operators a Sedgwick minister presented such a petition Tuesday.
Eldora Kan dispatch reports Jessie Morrison admitted to bail of five thousand dollars. The action occurred in Wichita Kansas with the amount posted and awaiting further proceedings.
Earl Mosher, 17, confessed to attacking 72 year old Carl Grover. In Viroqua circuit court he pleaded guilty to assault to do great bodily harm and received a five year state prison sentence.
East Mayfield was shot in the head and killed instantly by William Sneed Monday night at Hornsby Bend about 15 miles from Austin Texas. Steed and Louis Mayfield, East’s brother, were quarrelling during the incident. The body of Captain Washed Ashore.
New York reports the stock exchange seat price hit a new peak at 50 500 with earlier lows of 13 500 in 1893 and a recent high of 47 500. The telegram notes the record growth in membership value amid market enthusiasm. In Tennessee a fatal boiler explosion at Turner Company saw mill in Celina Clay county killed two men F C Pedigs and A M Green with Pedigs fatally burned.
The passage argues wealth lies in iron and a healthy stomach. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to relieve clogged bowels improve appetite and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness liver and kidney disease.
Quoted snippet on Jell-O dessert ease and flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry asserts two reasons people meddle. It also mentions Potsam Faprizss Drege colors Silk Wool Cotton and notes purchases at grocers and druggists.
The article notes that dough for biscuits can be rolled and prepared by machinery in 3 hours 54 minutes versus 54 hours by hand. It also claims natural vegetable indigo production now equals the world’s output of other dyestuffs and cites an ancient tree on Cos in Asia Minor, with a German savant dating it at least 2,900 years old.
Minneapolis special report notes Laura J. Smith of Minnesota named State Organizer for the Independent Order of Good Templars and the American Anti-Drink League. The article details her battle with kidney disease, a seven week cure after using Dodd's Kidney Pills, and claims the pills’ availability at 50 cents a box.
Report notes grain coffee products linked to health issues in children, with parents citing adverse effects even when the product is used as directed. Experts warn about potential nutritional risks and urge careful consumption among youngsters.
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