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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
6
The Indicator notes an Indiana man whose horse ate his pocketbook containing $65 may argue money in live stock is not always profitable. It mentions a New South Wales cure for rheumatism called the whale bath where a patient is placed inside a dead whale and often climbs out unaided.
James Eads How of St. Louis donates his fortune of 1,000,000 to the poor. He says his action was influenced by the rich young man episode from the tenth chapter of St. Mark's gospel and notes he is the grandson of engineer James B. Eads, famed for the Mississippi bridge.
A Chicago physician prescribes six five grain capsules of sand after every meal as a cure for dyspepsia appendicitis and general stomach troubles. The doctor says the grit aids the digestive apparatus, a habit unique to humans, suggesting this method as valid as any other.
A public test in Chicago showcased a cipher writing machine by inventor Frederick Sedgewick. The device translates text automatically and is praised as a marvel of mechanical perfection after review by army officials and business leaders.
Duncan N.ood, adoptee son of wealthy New Jersey citizen John Morris, who left him money on death, serves with Boers. Flood, West Point graduate, organized the secured immune regiments at Spanish War outbreak, serving in Cuba.
The Oklahoma governor, speaking from Washington, says the time is not ripe for statehood. He proposes delaying—recommending a merged Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state, a source of pride for both locals and the nation.
An English soldier enlisted with a small volume containing blank will forms. A soldier found dead on the battlefield supposedly scratched in his helmet to say Allie my wife with the end of a bullet. The war department deemed the will valid.
Masons from nearly every jurisdiction in the United States gathered in Mount Vernon for centennial memorial services. Washington was buried with masonic honors and the Alexandria society formed the main body of the funeral procession. The Alexandria hall mirrors its Washington era, and Washingtons apron remains on display.
Mrs. E. D Young widow of two Mormon prophets died in Salt Lake City. She married Joseph Smith at Nauvoo with Smith’s first wife’s consent and later married Brigham Young after the polygamy revelation. She remained a firm believer in polygamy’s divine origin.
Prof. Tieman, a noted chemist, died in Germany. He made two discoveries: a vanilla substitute nearly indistinguishable from true vanilla and a violet-scent odor used by composers to scent odorless violets. His vanilla extract is said to be an exact copy, detectable only by analysis, and even then not always.
A Philadelphia export exposition showcased a sheet iron tank filled with frozen distilled water that is delivered and placed into home refrigerators. The water remains fully frozen on delivery and melts slowly, reducing cost as the ice water helps keep the interior cool.
Willem L. Decker of Greenwich Conn bought a fine property with a $5,000 house on it. He intended to move the house and build a $25,000 home, but found the old structure could not be moved without cutting.
In the Fifty sixth Congress Senator Fairbanks proposes a $2000 annual pension for General Lawton's widow while Senator Hoar calls for immediate U S forces withdrawal from the Philippines. Butler seeks to elect federal judges by popular vote. House and adjournment notes mark end of session until January 3 with actions on Lawton widow pension and anti disfranchisement measures.
The post office will issue commemorative stamps for the Pan American exhibition in Buffalo next year. A Daniel Webster statue, donated by Stilson Hutchins, will be unveiled in Washington on January 18. Through the recess the House had 5,015 bills, 95 joint resolutions, 65 simple resolutions, totaling 5,176. The Senate total stood at 2,000.
At Binghamton John E Gard ner shot his wife and killed himself to secure a print photo. In Boston Daniel G Wing named temporary receiver of the Globe National Bank. The American Political League calls a Deston July 4 national convention to nominate president and vice president. Yellowware makers raise prices five percent. Carnegie Steel plans a 14.25 percent wage hike for 12 000 workers. U S exchanges total 222 4 8 2604 for week to 22 with 13 2 percent rise vs 1898. US business failures 220 in week to 22 vs 215 prior and 255 in 1908. Dwght L Moody dies in Northfield Mass at 62 after long overwork. Wives and children left behind. funds and recruits for Hoers aid in several cities.
West and Solth Cuba appoints Gen Leonard Wood as new military governor in Havana. Meagher elephant trainer killed by charging animal in Selisville. Mahala Bentley dies in Bloomington aged 101. Baton Rouge chooses W W Heard for governor at state convention. Forty eighth Infantry departs San Francisco for Manila aboard Grant transport. AFL holds Detroit session reelecting officers and plans Louisville meet. Kansas deposits rise by about 2 million in three months.
United States Minister Hunter reports to the state department that the attempted revolution faced significant opposition. The dispatch outlines strategic failures and warns of potential regional instability following the episode.
Manila reports Maj. Gen. Lawton's body moved to Paco cemetery and Otis plans to ship Lawton, Logan, and Ledyard to the U S. Meanwhile insurgents retreat after a heavy San Mateo fight with 30 Americans killed or wounded. In Britain and Canada war talks focus on Boers and Modder River defenses. A rock slide at Amalfi costs lives. the Duke of Westminster dies in London at 74.
Manila dispatches report Aguinaldo crossing toward the south with Igorroti bearers. 23 American prisoners freed at Banna. Penn gives 500000 dollar Christmas gift. Dewey marks 62nd birthday. Mine explosion in Brazwell kills 35 in Pa. Wingate becomes Soudan governor general. Fatal alcohol poisonings in Epworth and Palmyra. B&O buys Monongahela line for 6 million. Laura Marion foundered. three drowned. Irish societies give 5000 to 30ers. Yukon ice crushes three steamers with losses. Gomez to aid Wood in Cuba. Chaplain Pierce to Arlington funeral. Roberts to command British in South Africa. Ariosto wreck off Hatteras. 21 drowned. Otis aims for Luzon ports open to trade. Young named military governor of northwestern Luzon. 3060 Americans aiding Boers. California quake nearly wipes towns San Jacinto and Hemet. six Sabola deaths. Salvation Army feeds 25000 in NYC. Williams families suicide in Ohio. Holbert shoots wife then kills self in Jacksonville. Quincy fire kills 12 girls. Rock Creek destroyed. Hastings blaze. NP wreck at Bear Mouth kills four. Texas Maine remains arrive at Newport. Bushrod Underwood dies in Washington. London reports no South Africa news yet.
A 12 second quake struck the southern third of California at 426 AM causing extensive damage from San Jacinto to Los Angeles. Six Indians were reported killed in San Jacinto with major destruction and many injuries, losses around 100000 dollars and no insurance. Other towns suffered structural damage, tidal waves at San Diego and disturbances in Hemet and Ventura.
Maggie Drayer, 14, daughter of John Drayer, was shot and killed at the Taylor home in Topeka on Monday afternoon. While children played with popguns, Mrs. William Taylor claimed to have a weapon that would beat popguns and accidentally discharged an old musket. The full load struck Maggie in the breast, causing instant death. Mrs. Taylor is feared to have lost her reason.
Funeral services for the twelve girls who died in the St. Francis school fire were held Sunday in Quincy Illinois with about 10000 mourners attending. Eleven victims were buried together at St Boniface Cemetery and one at St Peter's Cemetery.
London reports horse sickness breaking out in Natal affecting British and Boer camps. Four hundred cavalry horses have been shot due to glanders, risking longer campaign. Descriptions recount Tugela river actions, Colenso bridge destruction, and Stormberg prisoners arriving in Pretoria. Churchill escape probe prompts house searches and claims of disguise.
The Salvation Army fed almost 25,000 people on Christmas Monday in New York. From Madison Square Garden headquarters they distributed over 3,000 baskets in the morning, each for a family of five, and served more than 5,000 with turkey dinners and entertainment in the evening.
Buffalo December 25 The Courier reports eastern and western capitalists bought Squaw Island on the Niagara River below Buffalo for 700000. The 175 acre site will host blast furnaces and malleable steel works with warehouses and docks, serving routes to Minneapolis and eastern points for export. Project cost near 10000000.
William Woodruff of Chicago, noted for mining interests in Colorado especially Ward, collapsed and died of heart disease in his room at the Oxford hotel in Denver on Monday night after staying there since December 13.
A fragmented calendar page lists months January through December 1900 with scattered date groupings and illegible annotations. The OCR shows numerous stray numbers and symbols, rendering most entries unreadable.
The Sun set Limited runs semi weekly from New Orleans to Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Sunset Route with direct northern connections. It offers luxury cars including a dining car with meals served a la carte and no extra fare for luxuries. Full route and rate details available from Southern Pacific Company representatives.
A nightly through Tourist Car from Chicago via Omaha to Colorado Utah Nevada and California departs at 10 35 p m every Friday with an attentive courier. Sleeping cars offer berths for two at 6 00, plus accessories for family and solo travelers, including care for children. For details ask a ticket agent or Geo Heafford in Chicago.
A Detroit man escorts his wife to San Francisco by train then leaves her with half of a torn five dollar bill for the porter. On return, he learns his wife kept half and that she later gave the porter half of a torn dollar. The tale hints at a possible new flimflam and questions the wife’s reasoning.
The passage forecasts great prosperity for the coming year and links national success to personal health. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach trouble, dyspepsia, indigestion, and biliousness, claiming it makes people strong and vigorous.
The Baltimore American reports a dramatic scene at the Goldbonds home where Percy Stonebroke slides down the steps as Arabella pleads. A shocked papa reveals he has been listening from the hall and asks what has happened to “the light of your life.”
The notice offers 100 dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states the firm F. J. Cheney & Co. is trustworthy after 15 years of business and lists wholesale druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin in Toledo Ohio. The cure is described to act on blood and mucous surfaces and costs 75 cents per bottle.
The Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and ideal hunting and fishing. Through cars from northern cities via Louisville and Nashville. Visitor accommodations are first class at moderate prices. Write J K Ridgely Chicago for folders and schedules.
A Mulhall farmer visits a hardware store where the manager suggests buying a bicycle for $35. The farmer replies he would rather spend the money on a cow and quips that milking a bicycle would be just as foolish.
Ad promotes GRAIN-O as a grain based coffee substitute for all ages. It claims rich mocha color, easy on delicate stomachs, and states pricing at 15 to 25 cents per package sold by grocers.
In a Pennsylvania classroom Willie misplaces the nativity, claiming Christ was born on the Lehigh Valley railway. The teacher corrects him noting Georgie knows Bethlehem, while Willie insists on Mauch Chunk, highlighting local place names.
The Florida Air Line offers double daily services from St. Louis to Jacksonville with connections to Louisville Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta and Macon. For information contact R A Campbell G F B A St. Louis Mo.
A Philadelphia Call excerpt notes an Irish cyclist bitten on the leg by a bull terrier. The letter complains the dog, owned by the town magistrate living nearby, roams unmuzzled yet sits in judgment on others.
An early 20th century advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam will stop coughing at once and offers a free sample bottle. It promotes large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents and urges immediate purchase to avoid danger from delay.
A brief chat references an awkward moment under the mistletoe. The exchange hints at hesitation and social tension, with a playful tone suggesting a discreet visit to settle a lighthearted matter.
An 19th or early 20th century remedy claims to keep health by daily bowel action, acting gently on the liver and kidneys, curing aches with doses priced at 25 and 50 cents.
A quotation from Chesterfield on personal reputation and integrity. The remark emphasizes that character becomes known through actions and cannot be simply claimed by words.
A short line note from the Atchison Globe states The Queen and Crescent is the shortest southbound route to New Orleans. It also includes a quip about women crying when cornered to gain time for a new excuse.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee from druggists if the remedy fails. The product is priced at 25 cents. The notice presents a bold claim and refund offer typical of early 20th century patent medicines.
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