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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
3
The piece surveys Senate disorder with noisy decorum and plots against Reed, recounts Georgia politics between Hill and Brown, and notes seven territorial-era men who later became U.S. senators, including Kellogg and Thayer, with Lincoln-era anecdotes and cross-states ties.
An eight inch gun built at Otis works Cleveland using Gatling design withstood chamber pressures of about 37 000 psi. Six shots fired with powder charges from 132 to 142 pounds each, showing no strain. Test before the fortifications board led by Gen Miles.
In Hartford Indiana the jury found Albert Masser guilty of murder in the first degree in the Blackford circuit court. He received a life sentence for the February 10 murder of Mrs Louise Stoltz in Portland, with Sam Marshall acquitted in the Randolph county case. Masser showed little emotion until a kiss from an old acquaintance moved him to tears.
In Terre Haute Indiana Henry Nehf a druggist is reported missing and believed to have perished in Monday night fire. He was seen near the burning building and has not been located. Claud Herbert’s body has not been found though a fragment thought to belong to him was recovered. In Koxono Indiana Jessie Warwick 18 fell from a second story window at the Warwick block and injured her spine but may recover.
A burglar stole silverware and jewelry from Postmaster Lytle’s home in Valparaiso Indiana. A domestic cleaner found a diamond stud valued at 250 dollars rolled under a sideboard after being dropped by the burglar.
North Vernon Ind December 22 The libel suits brought by County Commissioners William A Cheever and John S Vancleave Republicans seeking 17000 against C P Butler editor of the Sun were dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
Stopped by Death Ixparanapolis Ind Dec 23 The plan to sell the water works plant to the city by a commission of disinterested appraisers halted Thursday night due to the sudden death of C H Payson of Massachusetts one of the stockholders who held an option expiring January 1
Newcastle Indiana December 21 Jacob E Stoner was caught in the engine room fly wheel at Jennings hoop factory and instantly killed His body was badly mangled Despondent man commits death by own action in Fr Wayne Indiana December 25 James Carman a Pennsylvania locomotive engineer died by his own hand in the soldiers club rooms after being discharged from his job
Washington December 23 The following fourth class postmasters were commissioned in Indiana Thursday Domestic Wells county H C Schott Box Jefferson county Elisha Rose Stout Delaware county LA Johnson
Thorntown Indiana December 23 The second annual poultry show of the Indiana Central Poultry Association is underway with a fine exhibition of poultry on display.
Goshen news reports J G Chamberlain elected secretary of a local lodge on December 22. He has served 53 years in that role, a record never matched by any living member of any lodge.
Eliza beth Thomas colored, oldest native born citizen of Vincennes, died Wednesday at age 95. She was born December 25, 1803, in Vincennes.
Terre Haute Indiana December 21 W H Koopman accused of securing merchandise from wholesalers and manufacturers in many cities through a fictitious Terre Haute Mill Supply Co under arrest. Value of goods stored and en route exceeds 15000 with most recoverable. Scheme exposed by M F Hoberg, Koopman’s brother in law.
Ixpia Napolis Ind Dec 20 The consolidation of the Chicago division of the P D E and the L D W has been consummated and both will be operated as one road M D Woodford of New York president of the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton and one of the owners will be chief executive officer J S Lazarus traffic manager of the I D W and George H Gravas general superintendent of the I D W will report direct to Mr Woodford and the jurisdiction of the other officers of the L D W will be extended to the other roads.
In Fr Wayne Indiana on Monday Mayor Henry P Scherer and August M Schmidt clerk of public works argued over pay dates. The mayor struck Schmidt with an umbrella and Schmidt threw an inkstand at the mayor. The mayor was splashed with ink but not hurt.
Washington issued patents to Samuel W. Crane of Lafayette for a window, Frederick A. W. Davis of Indianapolis for a column, Clarence E. Kelly and A. J. Haworth of Greentown for a tool to repair elastic tubing, Frank ONeill of Cicero for a machine to manufacture glassware, William Wilgus of Lafayette for a ditching machine, and Henry M. Williams of Fort Wayne for a combined rail joint and rail spread prevention device.
In Coxville Indiana on Wednesday Mrs. Joe Meehook wife of an Austrian miner was shot through the heart and killed. The suspected shooter is her husband who has disappeared. A boarder who slept in the same room says he did not hear the shot as the coroner and sheriff investigate the case.
In Muncie Indiana on December 20 the circuit court reopened the Lavina Black murder trial of Farmer John Bailey from two months earlier. Judge Leffler has 60 men subpoenaed to aid jury formation. The case draws strong public interest.
Judge McMaster issued a temporary injunction preventing Indianapolis from paying 300 to John A. Hill of Cincinnati for examining the water works plant. The order cites lack of funds as the board of public works had not money to cover the account.
Frederick Von Hartmann a 27 year old son of Baron Von Hartmann of Cologne Germany was sentenced to five years in the state prison by Judge Buck of Kalamazoo county for burglary.
Patrick Donohoe returns to Greenspine Indiana in December after an eight month trek to the Klondike. He arrived lighter by 30 pounds and empty handed with no gold. His warning to readers is blunt Dont go.
Madison Ind Dec 22 The Rose Textile Manufacturing Co received an order to make 20000 dollars worth of soldiers dark blue blouses for the government. This will give employment to 165 hands all winter.
A study suggests diphtheria and other illnesses stem from salt deficiency in the body. Russia records 44,631 diphtheria cases with 34 percent mortality under old treatments and 14.6 percent with serum. Other data note whale tail power, Missouri coal output, Oregon lumber value, and Texas coal production trends.
Col Knight of Havestock Winchester England supervises placing a 70 foot thermometer in a shaft to record underground Earth temperatures 70 feet below the surface. The device uses an arbitrary scale and aims to provide data on underground conditions unseen by smaller instruments. Previous large thermometer by Forbes reached 40 feet and is noted as a curiosity.
A City of Mexico letter notes bicycles are popular in major cities and widely imported from the United States. Mexican women rarely ride due to social constraints, while male wheelmen form clubs like the Mexican Club Cyclista. Cyclists enjoy tours near the capital, including a 22 mile climb to a monastery, with a novelty braking method using a drag sapling to control steep descents.
Trained nurses now offer hourly visiting services for operations dressings bandaging baths and other duties. Chicago and other cities pioneered the plan and it has spread locally. Rates cite four dollars for six hours four dollars for six hours and one dollar for each additional hour or fraction plus fifty cents for each extra. The arrangement improves access and convenience for patients unable to hire full-time nurses.
A fragment notes that naval matters are a source of great interest at the present time, indicating heightened attention to shipping and defense topics without providing specific events or figures.
The Cleveland Cycling Gazette describes shifts in long distance racing design from high rake and rear seating to straight front forks and forward rider positions. It notes 26-inch wheels, extended handlebars, and lower crank hangers as teams chase speed, with McDuffee’s new 22-inch frame machine highlighted as a leading example for the coming season.
The Boston Herald reports on bicycle baggage policy with L A W secretary arguing bicycles as chargeable baggage while many railroads already carry them free with tickets. Bassett notes 135 railways use bicycles as baggage, some by law, some voluntary, and lines like Pennsylvania and Long Island show differing stances on cyclist customers and handling concerns.
Eastern experts discuss the chainless bicycle and 30 inch wheels for next year. Many see the chainless wheel as here to stay while predicting uncertain demand and price impact. Some leading makers remain undecided and will rely on the chain wheel, with several listing the 30 inch wheel but few highlighting it as a feature.
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