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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
4
The wife of General Wood forms a society to curb cruelty to animals in Santiago where bullfights were once popular. A note on philanthropy recalls 1898 donations to public institutions totaling 11,176,000 dollars by 23 donors, with major sums over 100,000 dollars.
In a humorous European dispatch Twain critiques war policy noting the czar supports disarmament and he agrees there should be no difficulty for the rest of the world. The piece showcases Twain’s wit on international conflict.
A North Carolina editor floats a proposal to publish a ten column story about a load of groceries and to run farmer subscribers obituaries in exchange for six laying hens per column. The plan blends editorial space with barter involving local farmers and livestock.
The passage notes that four secretaries of the interior were chosen from St. Louis, naming Schurz under Hayes, Nobles, David R., Francis under Cleveland, and Ethan Allen Hitchcock under McKinley, underscoring regional influence in national appointments.
The state will execute convicted murderers by electric chair with no advance warning to the killer or press coverage. If errors occur, the public will not learn of them through newspapers.
A New York newspaper offered $1000 for the most correct prophecies for the year 1895 and a man won by predicting a successful war with Spain a Republican New York governor and an annexation bill for Hawaii.
The University of Pennsylvania plans a handsome memorial tower costing $60,000 to honor undergraduates and alumni who served in the Spanish-American War. The piece notes the army had unprecedented college graduate representation, linking education with military capacity.
A fresh Massachusetts general assembly member suggests restricting deliberations to state affairs and leaving national matters to others. The idea faces quick rejection, with supporters arguing the country is not ready for such self government limits.
The 1898 note states that about 2.5 billion two cent stamps were printed. If laid end to end the stamps would circle the world and still stretch beyond it by thousands of miles, illustrating Americans as a highly reading and writing people.
A United States senator urges a second commission to investigate war conduct claiming the first report may prove unsatisfactory. He insists on full disclosure regardless of cost. The speaker imagines Admiral Dewey near shore on May 1 seeking truth over convenience.
Noting a sailor who joined at the war’s start sought discharge, Secretary Long ordered papers prepared but insisted discharge for cause. The secretary finally declared, Make out his discharge because it rained yesterday, and the sailor was released.
J Sterling Mor eton of Nebraska led a protest against cutting Christmas trees. He argued the trees chosen for slaughter were the straightest and most symmetrical and that millions of trees are cut for market. He condemned the waste as jeopardizing the welfare of unborn humans.
The excerpt notes record trade and yields, highlighting a peanut crop claimed largest ever with 4,000,000 bushels. It mentions 3,625,037 bushels consumed in 1898 and references circus tents, Sumter County officials, and free points at board meetings as hints for office holders amid growing stock and interest in plums.
A fragment mentions efforts to raise a one dollar silver certificate and a five dollar denomination. The text references a Boston face and a bill variant, with unclear surrounding context. No clear event date or full identities are readable.
A roundup from Washington and regions east west and south highlights diverse items of public interest and timely developments across the country. Officials report policy moves, local impacts, and ongoing national stories shaping daily life.
Senate debates expansion and the peace treaty while a joint resolution funds a Havana monument for the Maine sailors. House routines include filibusters and pension bills. verses on military spending, nurses, and a Palmer pension measure pass or advance. Tragic crimes in Dover and Drew noted with killings.
A congressional caucus of Republican House members concludes it is futile to push finance legislation at this session. The president conveys thanks to General Gomez for aiding Cuba pacification. January mint coinage totals 19 705 590 dollars with gold 158 032 000 silver 1 642 000 and minor coins 31 590. Col James A Sexton dies in Washington at 55, former G A R commander in chief. Cabinet orders Otis to press victory over insurgents and crush Aguinaldo in the Philippines. Filipinos' Washington envoy Agoncillo reportedly fled to Canada. A 24 name senate petition urged not adopting the peace treaty unless Philippines and Porto Rico annexation is decided by their citizens.
Reports say a deadly blizzard in the Wyoming ranges killed thousands of cattle and sheep. Other items note 224 US business failures in the week to the 2d, steady overall stock exchange totals, a $500000 fire at Stewart Cracker in Philadelphia, a fatal wagon-train collision in Riverton Ta, a soap industry merger planning $50 million in capital, and the death of Alice Atherton at 37 in New York from pneumonia.
The Dale Alabama region was struck by a cyclone causing three deaths and twenty injuries. Other notes report hangings in Kentucky and Mobile, disease deaths in Illinois, Alabamas flag policy for schools, a centenarian death in Illinois, and a fatal lightning strike in Cambridge Maryland, plus a near town destruction by fire.
Foreign advices from Buda Pesth report a disastrous fire that destroyed 300 houses in Nagyprobroez and caused many deaths. Insurgent attacks on Manila were repulsed with 20 Americans killed and 175 wounded. Dewey's ships shelled Filipino ranks. Otis telegraphs that the city is quiet again.
The United States Senate ratified the peace treaty by 57 to 27, with one vote short of two thirds. In the House, the census bill and anti contract labor measures for Hawaii passed, along with a national military park creation for Vicksburg. Other items include a proposal to appoint Gen Wheeler and a constitutional amendment on treaty ratification.
A collection of short notes reports Dr Carl Peters begins a new African tour Queen Victoria plans a March trip to France for six weeks The Reichstag passes a third reading repealing the anti Jesuit law Joel Chandler Harris cited as the wealthiest US newspaper writer Five San Francisco youths aged 12 to 16 arrested for train wreck attempt A Wichita Kansas farmer Lewis A Trexlera dies as he signs a mortgage in Kansas City A physician from India Dr Hitt notes 532 leprosy cases in US with ten in Chicago Empress of Japan sails from Vancouver to Yokohama and Hong Kong with over a million beer bottles for the Philippines New treasury rule requires detailed declarations of purchases abroad for returning Americans Fred Hess Jr awarded 12500 damages from San Francisco Typographical Union Judge Ross a Vermont native funded Dartmouth by roadside teaching Dr James R Gocke Boston lineless surgeon blind since childhood Mrs John Krebs Junction City convicted of murder to ten years hard labor in Kansas penitentiary Parrot Mynah named Ting died in New York after many years as a pet Miss Emma Thursby the singer mentioned in market notes
United States Senate ratified the Paris peace treaty with Spain by 57 to 27 after a day of speeches from Senators Ross Money and Fairbanks. Highlights include McLaurin shifting to support the treaty citing Manila events. Jones of Nevada also defended ratification as patriotic. News was sent to General Otis in Manila.
Filipino representative Agoncillo and his secretary Martin arrived in Montreal to access news by cable after reporting Washington barred messages from Manila. He said the Philippines unrest sparked by American actions and Otis’s searches fed Filipino fever and the weekend clashes.
A westbound Fast Mail train No 1 and eastbound No 6 collided at Imlay Michigan as No 6 stood at the station. Fatalities include Fairbanks Reid Reich Stuart. Injuries include Engineer Mahan Burns Ripley White Stambaugh. The crash caused extensive damage and riders were affected.
A letter signed by notable figures including William Hornblower Carl Schurz Edward Sheppard and Henry Potter urges the U S Senate to withhold ratification of the Spain United States treaty until it guarantees independence or self government for the Philippines and Porto Rico and denies automatic annexation or citizenship without consent The argument traces constitutional concerns and compares past annexations to warn against extra territorial sovereignty and lasting territorial control by the United States
The body of Col. James A Sexton arrived from Washington, accompanied by Mrs. Sexton and their son William. Grand Army members met the cortege, with services planned at Memorial Hall in Graceland cemetery. The interment will be cremation in Chicago.
Neillsville Wisconsin February reports show John Shafer and John H Spengler operating a general merchandise business at Dorchester and running a private bank in connection. Deposits at the bank totaled about $15,000 and the assessment will not exceed the stated amount.
Limited readable text mentions RA Campbell and general passenger. The fragmentary lines suggest a transportation or passenger note but lack clear actions, dates, or places.
Fragmentary text suggests an item about a tornado event and an individual named Crimsonbeak with unclear roles. The readable words hint at verification or checking by a person described as a man and potential references to a state vehicle or unit.
An advertisement touts discounted mobile rail travel to Mobile, New Orleans and Gulf Coast points via a modern Pullman palace car service. It promises Seepage siGare Elegant, wide ventilation, Pintsch lighting, steam heating, and the finest equipment in the South, with agents listed in St. Louis Chicago Mobile and Ala.
Advertises Louisville & Nashville winter excursions to Gulf Coast Florida and other southern resorts with Florida Gulf Coast brochures. Reports Jacob Litt's Sporting Life opens at McVicker's Chicago Sunday February 19 and will run to spring, then The Club's Baby English farce may start there.
The Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs Arkansas advertises February travel to the Ozarks with a delightful climate and scenic views. It promotes unequaled medicinal waters and cheap excursion rates with through sleepers via the Frisco Line. Contact J. C. Plank Manager or Frisca Ticket Office at 101 N Broadway St. Louis Mo.
Land seekers may obtain excursion tickets to all points in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama on several days each month. Thousands of acres of land offered for sale along the Mobile and Ohio Railway. Address Alabama Land and Development Company Mobile Alabama or F L Harris 420 Olive Street St Louis Missouri Charles Rudolph 35 Marquette Building Chicago E E Posey G P A Mobile Alabama.
One fare for round trip to New Orleans Mobile and Birmingham for Mardi Gras with travel between February 6 and 28. Tickets valid Feb 6 to 13 inclusive for going and returning by Feb 28. Contact nearest C H and D RY ticket agent or D G Edwards P T M Cincinnati O for details.
Advertising notice states trains leave Chicago for St Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Duluth via Wisconsin Central Lines with sleeping dining and cafe parlor cars. Complete information available from nearest ticket agent or General Passenger Agent Milwaukee.
An Atchison Globe item promotes Kemp's Balsam claiming it stops coughing at once with a free sample bottle. It advertises large bottles for 2 56 cents and warns delays are dangerous. Another brief quip notes a man’s two moods when awakened versus oversleeping.
An ex congressman from Alabama reports a remedy that cured his long lasting catarrh. He describes his sufferings and credits the Peru-na drug with restoring national health. This testimonial reflects early 20th century patent medicine promotion.
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