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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
7
A casual reader of war dispatches notes the close connection between forestry workers and wartime reporting in the Transvaal. The remark hints at broader tensions between industry and military news during the conflict era.
A bronze heroic statue titled Grief is erected over the grave of Oliver Ames in North Easton. Ames is noted as the thirty fifth Massachusetts governor under the constitution.
Miss Helen Gladstone notes that six Cambridge colleges were established by women for the benefit of men, highlighting a historic pattern of women founding institutions serving male scholars.
A bridge over the St Charries river in Boston was replaced after 113 years of service. The old structure cost $50,000 to build while the new bridge costs $1,500,000 to replace it.
The article notes the US season is finished while South American football continues, with Colombia players on the field at the time of writing. The piece contrasts American shutdowns with ongoing play in Colombia, highlighting the enduring football culture in the region.
The writer mocks Vancouver British Columbia police for claiming recent arrests of famed fugitives including Jascott the Chicago murderer and Aguinaldo, suggesting they will soon nab other notorious figures like Charley Ross or Billy Patterson’s assailant.
The longtime congressman from Philadelphia Alfred C Harmer holds the title Father of the House and administers the oath of office to the new speaker. He also selects his seat before others draw theirs.
In Wartford Connecticut A. E. Burr claims the longest continuous service as editor in the country. He bought into the Wartford Times sixty one years ago and gained editorial control two years later. He remains active at the paper and carries his duties with vigor despite age.
The Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia installed an American built crane in its creet ing shop. The crane spans 158 feet and lifts a locomotive weighing 19000 pounds to a height of 40 feet. It carries the monster 56 feet and sets it down in 32 minutes. The American machinist cannot be beaten.
The conflict marks the first war where bicycles serve regular troops with dieycle couriers delivering messages from Mafeking. General Buller allows base officers to use bicycles instead of horses and take an allowance in place of horse rations.
A gavel once owned by Henderson is described as rosewood bead from Montejo’s flagship with a native handle in Polk County Iowa. It features an eagle beak scroll inscribed E Pluribus Unum, a carved upper ring with doves and garland, and tower portraits of the ships Iowa and Des Moines. The Iowa arms and Henderson’s monogram appear on the head.
The Pacific trade growth offers Alaska agricultural gains. The short route to Japan and North China lies near the Aleutians, not Hawaii. Japan current warms western Aleutians more than the Alaska coast, potentially making the islands a key mid-ocean hub for trans-Pacific commerce.
On the day Congress opened, Mr. Turner from Kentucky and his mother separated in a quake crowd. She reached the gallery without a ticket by keeping her son's pocketful pass. The doorkeeper warned of ejection, but Mrs. Turner refused to leave claiming she came to see her son sworn in and stayed until the oath.
In Butte Montana J S Charlebois divine healer faced an attack by Malachy Dwyer who collapsed and died before striking him The coroner s physician weighs the death as Providence aided by a religious confrontation with the healer and notes the official cause remains undetermined.
The column reports on Pettigrew's stalled resolution on recognizing Filipino insurgents, holiday adjournments, Alaska government plans, pensions for veterans, and the currency bill. It notes foreign dispatches on Colenso reverse and Boer traps, Otis on insurrection in the Philippines, Buller and Methuen losses, and Manila dispatches including Maj. March and the Brooklyn arrival.
War department tables list 223235 men on muster rolls for the Spanish war. The nation marks the centennial of George Washington's death with an address by President Melvinley at Mount Vernon. Lieut Thomas M Brumby of Marietta Georgia, flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey in the Manila campaign, dies of typhoid fever at 44.
The Republican national convention dates were announced for Tuesday June 19 in Philadelphia. John P. Squire & Sons failed in Boston with liabilities of 5 600 060 and assets of 5 000 000 affecting the Cambridge mass failure of 2 000 600 and the Broadway National Bank closure in Boston. Eugene P Gillespie died at 47 in Greenville Pa and James Nelson Pideck, former New Jersey congressman, died at 63 in Whitehouse. Gen William F Rogers died in Buffalo at 79. Leonard Wood, newly appointed governor general of Cuba, sailed from New York to Havana.
The text lists political contests in Kentucky between William Goebel and J C W Beckham challenging the Republican incumbents for governor and lieutenant governor. It notes a San Francisco swimming record, US 1896 wheat production, a Nebraska Senate vacancy question, a murder in West Virginia, a double homicide in Tacoma, a congressman’s death, a San Francisco theater fire, a Pawnee County prosecutor’s death, lines burned at a Nebraska penitentiary, children burned in Kentucky, several deaths including former Ohio lieutenant governor Marquis, a Baltimore author’s death, a Kentucky home fire killing a family, a missing whaleback barge on Lake Superior, and a railway wreck near Lewiston Idaho with two engineers killed.
A blaze swept the Duluth Boot and Shoe Company factory causing about 150000 dollars in losses. Fire teams fought the flames but the building was gutted with extensive damage reported.
In the senate on the 18th Senators Tillman and Bacon introduced resolutions opposing U S retention of the Philippines. House action included a currency bill passage 190 to 150 with strong Republican and 11 Democrat support. A railway collision at Vincennes injures ten, one fatally. Generals Lawton and Grant operations update the Philippine and African campaigns.
Canada shows unprecedented prosperity. Miss TB A Mulroney of Philadelphia has earned over 50000 from Klondike shops. A New Jersey women’s society forms to curb cruelty to animals. New York women form classes for intelligent foreign travel. Mrs Louisa J Cabel of Lowell Missouri is a justice of the peace and runs a farm and express business. Lead and zinc found near Centaur St Louis County Missouri. Jennie June Croly turns 70. Famine relief reaches about 2250000 in India. Robert Cosman Jr ordained bishop of Maine diocese. Santiago Merhy jailed for 70000 Mexico Bank robbery nine years. Irving Shaw 14 Providence convicted of murder life term. Andrew Carnegie gives over 3000000 for libraries. Mrs Ezra Shoupe fights a big buck in Saltillo. Russian rivers surveyed to connect canals. Noah Webster association forms in Hartford to fund a library. Edward Bater librarian of the treasury dies.
London reports Buller crossed the Tugela after heavy fighting while Methuen’s communications were cut. Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener seen as likely to relieve the crisis. Volunteers rush to join rescinding officials and Kitchener designated chief of staff to Roberts. Tugela battle details note heavy losses, repeated crossings, and entrenched Boer positions at Colenso and Chieveley.
At a county board meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in St. Louis members discussed the Boer-British war and decided to raise funds through a 4 Movement to equip and transport troops to South Africa aiding the Boers and Free Staters in their fight for independence.
Wendrick the cashier of Citizens' bank in Sioux Center Iowa has returned and surrendered to local officers as the investigation into the bank's default continues in Sioux City on December 19.
J. J. Mark, a Marion area farmer, was severely attacked by hogs while feeding stock in his barn lot. The hogs buried tusks in his flesh before he could escape. he is not expected to survive.
Boston December 19. An advance of ten percent in wages went into effect in many cotton manufacturing cities and towns of New England. The increase affects a large portion of workers in mills and related industries.
On Monday two major failures shook markets as the Produce Exchange Trust Company with liabilities of 11.65 million and Henry Allen & Co. of the New York Stock Exchange collapsed. Trading volume hit 1.615 million shares amid steep declines and a call loan rate peaking at 186 percent.
In the Philippines Gen Lawton leads the Eleventh Cavalry under Col Lockett and infantry under Lieut Col Sargent toward San Mateo to confront Geronimo's 300 insurgents. Grants forces clear Zambeles. Don Francisco steamer found in Subig Bay, linked to Aguinaldo’s escape plans. Also reported are engagements in Zambeles and Panay suppression. Washington notes 11 of 15 Yorktown boat party members survive with four dead since last spring.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will begin pensioning aged employees on January 1 1900 retiring 950 eastern division workers. Afterward all officers and staff under 70 will retire and be pensioned on the first day after reaching that age. New hires will not exceed 35 years.
A Dallas dispatch reports in St Louis that in a crowded courtroom Hugh Wheat age 25 brother of Mary Wheat one of the doctor s alleged victims shot and mortally wounded Dr S M Jenkins who faced murder and abortion charges ending the trial.
Noted engineer Denaso of New York is reported in a brief dispatch dated December 19. The sparse OCR fragment mentions his name and city, with no further readable details about his work or situation.
The article lists the chairmen of House committees announced by Speaker Henderson including Elections Numbers 1 2 3 Ways and Means and many others with names and states. It also notes the more important committees and provides long lists of members from various states and parties.
A dispatch to Senor Pulido states Hernandez' force is completely destroyed and the revolution is crushed. Details are sparse, but the information suggests the disorder in Venezuela is ending and peace will be restored.
In Palmyra New York on December 19 Admiral Sampson was mustered into James A Garfield post 193 of the Grand Army of the Republic during a Monday night ceremony.
The Tennessee River Packet steamer State of Kansas burned to the water line at the foot of Main Street in New Madrid. Passengers escaped unharmed but the cargo was destroyed. Loss estimated at $500,000.
Kansas City December 19 Great Britain emerges as a big buyer of mules for use in the vaal region. The report notes substantial imports and growing demand from the European market.
An old advertisement claims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cures hard coughs and strengthens weak lungs. It warns against delaying treatment and urges readers to buy a bottle immediately to relieve coughing today.
A promotional notice extols the Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans as a mild winter retreat with first class accommodations and hunting and fishing, accessible by through cars from northern cities via the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Write for details to K Ridgely in Chicago.
The Southern Pacific Company offers top first and second class service to California, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico with Pullman Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers from major eastern cities. Conducted Tourist Excursions are available from Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, and more. For literature and details contact W. G. Neimyer in Chicago, W. H. Connor in Cincinnati, or W. J. Berg in Buffalo.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway runs solid trains from Chicago to Calumet through Hancock and Hancock and other Copper Country points with through care. Direct connections to Marquette Negaunee Ishpeming are available. East South and Southwest passengers find this route desirable. All coupon ticket agents sell via the Chicago Milwaukkee and St Paul Railway.
The Southern Pacific Company and its connections present the best service to California Arizona Texas and Mexico. Pullman place sleepers and tourist sleepers depart from Eastern points. Weekly personally conducted tours from St Paul Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ottumwa Marshalltown Sioux City Omaha Kansas City and more. Inquiries to W G Neimyer Western Agent at 238 Clark St Chicago.
A humorous exchange shows a customer asking for cracked eggs at half price and the clerk confirming a 50 percent reduction on cracked goods. The scene shifts to other quips about a cracked human skeleton and a dead bruise, illustrating dry humor in the era.
A Chicago Daily News aphorism asserts selfishness stands between some people and happiness, reflecting a moral takeaway rather than a news event.
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