06 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1890
Page
1
A fragment notes a woman adopting the name Sfiss and clinging to Castoria during her years or state. It mentions motherhood and Castoria as a recurring element. The text reads as a personal anecdote without broader context or verifiable details.
An essay by Edwin A Start in New England Magazine extols the country newspaper editor. It argues the editor bears a community duty to honesty fairness and reliable reporting. The piece contrasts metropolitan dailies with country papers while stressing local trust and moral standards.
Costa Rican President Bernard Soto visits Chicago while Virginia's ex senator Riddleberger dies. News roundup covers Kentucky troops, Chicago flu deaths, Iowa legislative deadlock, Montana Supreme Court ruling, Colorado wind damage, Appleton mills sale, and Saint Paul builders eight hour talks.
The Liverpool and Birkenhead dock laborers strike gains momentum as workers widen action. Montreal Mayor invites Pan American Congress to visit. Dublin Municipal Council involvement noted.
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Blanche K Bruce of the District of Columbia for Recorder of Deeds. Bruce, born enslaved in Virginia in 1841, had a varied career as planter, sheriff, tax collector, and senator, later joining lectures in Indianapolis. Windom issued a second call on national bank depositors for a 10 percent surrender, with banks under $50,000 deposits required to close accounts.
The Congressional contest over where to hold the World’s Fair has so far favored New York. Supporters of New York argue the city’s prominence and resources will draw attendees and exhibitors, while opponents warn of regional ties and funding requirements.
Senators introduced a bill to erect a Lincoln monument on the Gettysburg battlefield and a census bill directed data collection on farm mortgages. Mitchell spoke for silver coinage while Vance argued against Butler emigration and urged restraint. House turmoil and Speaker Reed’s rulings dominated the session as Republicans pursued an election contest.
Dudley Murphy was shot in the back by Dr. Strawn on Monday. Strawn reloaded and fired again into Murphy who lay prostrate, then drew a revolver and fired three more shots as Murphy was riddled with bullets.
The Elwood fire burned business houses on Saturday causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars. Other items note industrial shifts toward British gold purchases and fires hitting the Kansas City Packing and Chase Refrigerator Company with substantial losses.
Professor Alfred Brown of Westchester Pennsylvania was convicted of practicing medicine without a diploma and using incantations and hoodoo methods. He was sentenced to three years in prison and a seventy dollar fine after a case brought by Mrs Annie Smith and her father John Burnit. He treated Mrs Smith with oil and strange rites including backward stair prayers and notched grapevine occult practices.
The island of Monte Cristo in the Mediterranean is purchased by Florentine Marquis Carlo Guigononi. He plans a grand chateau in the island’s finest area, a villa as an annex, and a hermitage in a secluded spot for private retreat.
An editorial on the subject will appear with three Open Letters from visitors to the valley. The January Century will take up the condition and discuss the topic with reader input.
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