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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
4
A Newark, New Jersey man reportedly faced domestic conflict as his wife insisted on keeping snakes as pets. The text suggests the dispute grew from differing expectations about household prerogatives.
The article notes that at least 37 percent of Gloucester fishermen die in their trade, arguing that after such perilous work a naval battle would seem safer to the Yankee sailor.
An eastern genius of the crank-adept order is founding in New York an angel-voice college. This is what the man who comes in easy at 1 30 a m sometimes hears on the stairs.
An elderly woman notes that sleigh riding for sport feels like sitting with feet in cold water and ringing one bell. She adds that she writes Miss before her name, perhaps indicating modesty or formality.
A Minnesota bandit claims gum chewing explains all his offenses and his records show he stays current with his alleged rationale.
A Frenchwoman conducted a 60 day experiment to measure chocolate as a sustaining food. She reportedly lost only 15 pounds during the period and claimed the diet showed chocolate can sustain health.
In the cathedral of Santiago de Cuba Abbe Bernardo expressed public thanks to God and the United States for the end of 490 years of cruelty extortion and misery in Cuba before a large congregation.
An improved snake bite serum from France is touted as an effective cure but Americans resist using foreign mixtures preferring home remedies.
The Smiths of Michigan will be represented by Henry C. of the Second district William Alden of the Fifth and Samuel W. of the Sixth all Republicans lawyers and young men.
A San Francisco resident, a devoted admirer of Dewey, gathered and mailed numerous newspaper clippings about nationwide preparations for a grand reception upon his return. Dewey replied, perhaps I had better stay here.
Berlin dispatch reports a rising crisis among Prussia’s youth with 60 suicides cited as alarming. Official figures show about 40 schoolchildren per year kill themselves, prompting a government wide inquiry.
The Armstrong shipyards in England produced a colossal ice crusher vessel intended to clear winter ice and maintain Baltic sea trade routes. Such icebreakers dwarf similar lake vessels and demonstrate progress in facilitating global commerce against winter obstruction.
American firms hold a practical monopoly in supplying the global market for typewriting machines. Foreign makers produce the machines but cannot compete with the American product, whose superiority is widely acknowledged. To fit universal use, special keyboards are now produced for languages including German French Greek and Russian.
An enterprising Greek merchant discovers American flour can be shipped to Constantinople cheaper than Russian grain. He places large orders with western millers. Improved freight services within a few years may open ready markets for American butter cheese hams and other agricultural and manufactured products in Turkey.
The article asserts the world’s staple crop is the potato, not wheat, with an annual global harvest over 4,000,000,000 bushels. It contrasts this with 2,500,000,000 bushels of wheat and 2,600,000,000 bushels of corn. Europe alone yields seven eighths of the world potato crop and about half again as much as wheat.
A reunion mood marks Gen. Lee's departing troops for Cuba with Jeff Davis legion escorts, Maine and Georgia regiments marching together, and Nellie Grant Sartoris seated by the Misses Lee. The display of reconciliation is now common, with all calling each other Yankees.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Alderman John F Donahue imposed punishment on a man who had beaten his wife. The alderman indicated that circumstances required decisive action and stressed a need to affirm justice.
Overview of congressional activity with a deficiency bill passing in the Senate, a joint resolution honoring Clara Barton, and house votes on pension funds and a bank incorporation. Discussions include extending revenue laws to Hawaii and proposals to admit Confederate veterans to soldiers homes.
Reports from Madrid Paris and Manila describe Spanish hungry soldiers in Madrid and Cuba. Admiral Dewey predicts Filipinos will accept American rule while U S peace commissioners farewells occur in New York. War department notes Cuba losses and customs duty duties at Cuban ports as treaty moves to Senate. Spain and U S peace teams converge in Madrid Paris and New York.
In Washington the national board of trade adopted resolutions backing a national trademark, government construction of the Nicaragua canal, and the gold standard. For the 11 months ending November 1898 US exports totaled $1,117,651,199, surplusing imports by $537,837,046, up $143,026,115 from 1897. Gold imports were $5,525,201 with exports $915,407. silver imports $2,268,635 and exports $4,023,079.
Calvin S. Brice railroad financier and ex senator of Ohio died at his New York home from pneumonia at age 83. The week saw total U S stock exchange clearings rise to 1 691 765 298 with 261 business failures, and two accidental deaths in Asbury Park and Brooklyn. New York faced a severe grip epidemic rivaling 1890.
Across Alabama the president spoke at the Tuskegee colored normal school then addressed a large assembly in the State Capitol at Montgomery. News from across the country reports a series of violent crimes and remarkable ages in small towns.
Mrs Ida Meyers and her married daughter are accused of theft totaling 3000 dollars and arson at a store. William Lowenstein, a wealthy farmer, killed his wife and shot himself at their home near Fasper Missouri. The president spoke at a Savannah banquet and received a cordial welcome. Secretary Long spoke fondly of the queen of Spain and urged sympathy for every mother in America. In San Francisco wireless telegraphy has been introduced by local scientists.
Foreign intelligence reports Crete will see a permanent British presence as occupation continues. Lord Curzon departs London to assume his post as viceroy of India with honors. Mr Mueller elected president of the Swiss confederation.
The United States Senate on the 19th agreed to the conference report on the urgent deficiency bill. Senator Platt of Connecticut opposed the West resolution asserting no power to acquire territory, arguing that territorial acquisition is inherent to sovereignty. The House passed a 350 000 dollar appropriation for the 1899 Philadelphia Exposition and adopted a holiday recess from December 21 to January 4. The day also carried news of Chinese rebels massacring a French priest and 100 converts, McKinley’s southern tour ending in Augusta, a powder explosion at Fort Adams injuring 30, and bids to raise the Maine in Havana harbor. Jonathan Norcross died at 91, Villa Verde arrived with Ramon Blanco in Spain, Japan backing U S expansion, Mason firm bankruptcy, Terre Haute fire losses near 1 million, Mrs Demetrius Callias Bey wed in Paris, AFL meeting in Kansas City pledging 1900 eight‑hour day push, and Heine jailed in Leipzig for a William’s Holy Land caricature.
Reports touch on Senator Davis forming an alliance among the United States Great Britain and Japan. Notables include Mme Schumann-Maink welcoming her eighth child in New York and Mrs Keeley celebrating her ninety third birthday. Ex Senator Edmunds named trustee at Jefferson Medical College. A mob in Grenada stoned Columbus statue over interpretations of America’s discovery.
The Macon crowds welcomed President McKinley with Bibb county Confederate Veterans presenting a gold lettered parchment and badges. Dr Roland Hall and Col Wiley spoke on unity and tribute as McKinley wore the Confederate Veterans badge. The visit included a military review and speeches by Speer Shafter Wheeler Bates and others before a rain soaked crowd.
In Augusta Georgia on December 20 a grand demonstration for President McKinley closed a remarkable presidential tour. Generals Wheeler and Shafter received ovations as Confederate veterans with flags joined the Stars and Stripes. The party then met at the Commercial club for a reception before continuing to Washington.
Commander I Mori, en route to San Francisco to command the Japanese cruiser Chitose, says U S expansion policy enjoys strong Japanese support for sentimental and commercial reasons. He places Admiral Dewey beside Ito and Nelson as a great naval leader and statesman. Mori notes Manila mission and predicts American firms will win many future warship contracts due to proximity and workmanship.
Chicago council debates extending streetcar line franchises. The ordinance is referred to the city hall committee by a 32 to 31 vote amid claims of procedural issues. Opponents see the move as a setback and expect little progress.
The Nation al Casket company of Pittsburgh received a U S government order for 4000 zinc lined coffins and 4000 rough boxes to transport soldiers killed in Cuba or dying there. The coffins, costing about 100 dollars each, are superior to municipal gear and will be stored for use at national cemeteries if no next of kin exist.
London report says the Russian government ordered ten new destroyers for the Pacific squadron to be completed within two years. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mail filed the dispatch.
The United States cruiser Resolute left League Island navy yard Monday bound for Havana carrying marines and supplies for the Cuban naval station. The voyage underscores U S naval support during tensions in Cuba.
Kansas City reports the American Federation of Labor endorses a 1900 campaign to adopt an eight hour day for granite workers. James Duncan cites constitutional changes and May 1, 1900 launch, with federation support and opposition from socialist delegates. English delegates warn Paris congress would be socialist dominated.
Dallas dispatch reports Col I G Randle a prominent Texas figure shot to death near city hall by H P Erwin of Forney. Erwin surrendered claiming justification after a conflict spanning years, noting Randle had threatened him. Randle had notable electric street railway ventures and had previously killed Ed Randall in 1892.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces a full restoration of the remaining five percent wage cut imposed in August 1893. On January 1, 1899 every employee will receive the 5 percent increase, completing compensation restored after five years. The move follows earlier partial restorations and applies to about 18,000 workers.
Henry B Mason and Henry E Mason, surviving partners of Mason Bros., filed in U S district court for involuntary bankruptcy. Liabilities exceed 400000 with assets around 700000, mainly encumbered real estate. Edward G Mason, a late partner, died Sunday. debts largely from real estate borrowings due at once.
Quincy reports the formation of a large combine called Otis Elevator consolidating business in New York Boston and Chicago with six or seven plants in other cities to be closed or moved. The Smith Hill factory in Quincy will join the Chicago house.
Advertorial claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters strengthens the stomach and digestive organs to improve assimilation of food, calms dyspepsia and torpid liver, and cures nervousness and fever and ague.
In a Tribune item a friend taunts a candidate about lightning rods. The candidate bluntly reframes campaign strategy, calling the lightning rod a failed gadget of the past and promising trolley poles up for the office.
A promotional note urges readers to try GRAIN-O as a coffee substitute. Claimed to be safe for children and adults, it mimics mocha in color and uses pure grains. Priced at 15 or 25 cents per package and sold by all grocers.
A brief, poetic line portrays a timid woman who believes in peace yet embodies a womanly resolve to answer the call to arms despite war’s alarms. It reflects a judge’s view on feminine patriotism and duty.
Holiday excursion tickets on the North Western line and Union Pacific routes within 200 miles of selling stations will be sold at greatly reduced rates on December 24 25 26 and 31 1898 and January 1 and 2 1899 and until January 4 1899. Apply to agents for full particulars.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation depicts a heated exchange about land development with a boast of growth and a jab at grafting, illustrating local progress and skepticism through a dialog about land ownership and town flourishing.
On November 1 and 15, December 6 and 20 the Chicago and North-Western Railway will sell home seekers excursion tickets to many points in the West and South at exceptionally low rates with favorable time limits. Tickets and full information available through agents.
In a playful item from Jewelers' Weekly the duo Mrs Matchmaker and Miss Matchmaker discuss Mr Slowman. The women note his lack of enthusiasm after diamonds were brought up suggesting a lighthearted commentary on romantic seriousness.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam to stop coughing, touting immediate relief and a free sample bottle from druggists. It promotes large bottles at 25 and 50 cents and warns that delays are dangerous.
A Life piece notes the death of Smith the iceman, once active in supplying ice to local oaseses, with a brief, somber line about him cutting no ice now.
An old Chicago Daily News ad touts Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movement benefits for health. It claims gentle action on the liver and kidneys and relief for headaches with prices listed at 25 and 50 cents.
A collage of health claims and proverbs promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for colds, Piso's Cure for Consumption, St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism and neuralgia, and other sayings. Quack lines urge readers to send for information and trust cures.
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