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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
4
President McKinley at a Boston banquet defends nonimperial aims in the Philippines and stresses a humane, self governing future. He argues Spain is out of the problem, asserts US guardianship, and calls for Congress to shape policy.
Ex-Consul O F Williams received an application from a Malolos insurgent congress member for a pass to Manila for a family of 12 seeking refuge. Other lines report only light action with a few shots at a railroad bridge near Caloocan and improving troop health.
In Chicago on February 17 Jude Gibbons ordered the release of Brokers Bennett D. Marks and William Nye. The court held the ticket scalpers act void and ruled that a purchased ticket becomes personal property and may be resold, overturning indictments returned nearly a year ago.
In Washington on Feb 17 a roof collapse at the Ebbitt house livery stable on Fourteenth and C Streets N W killed two Black men and injured five others. The failure occurred under the weight of heavy snow.
Washington February 21 the Miles court of inquiry opened with Gen Nelson A Miles as the first witness. He, in fatigue uniform, defended his statements on beef quality and rejected reports of fraud while detailing interviews with newspaper representatives and inquiries into chemical treatment of army meat.
The American Cereal company filed articles of incorporation with the New Jersey secretary of state. Authorized capital is $33,000,000. The firm may buy, sell, grind or otherwise manufacture oats grains and cereals and may buy, build and operate elevators mills and related structures.
Philadelphia February 21 Robert Fox a once well known theatrical manager dies of consumption at age 61 Substantial figures in stage circles mourn his passing and recall his years of work in theater management and production.
Delaware Water Gap Pa Feb 21 Postmaster Hauser shot and fatally wounded a burglar from a gang of three who entered the post office and attempted to blow the safe open. The wounded man gave no name or address and was taken to a hospital.
Easton Pa February 21 Professor Stephens was convicted Saturday of setting fire to Pardee hall Lafayette College and was sentenced by the judge to nine years imprisonment.
Washington readers learn that the War Department executed relief work in the Klondike under a congressional act. Captains Ray and Richardson detail that roads are essential to bring supplies and allow entrants, while warning that most mining ventures are speculative and doomed to disappointment for many workers.
Report from Manila dated February 21 describes heavy fighting near Macati as insurgents fire across the Pasig and American forces launch a two mile sweep from the First Washington infantry. Casualties include fifteen insurgents dead and four wounded, plus two American soldiers hurt by rifle explosions.
Emile Loubet won on the first ballot at Versailles with 483 votes to 279 for Meline. Rioting in Paris followed the election with clashes between supporters and opponents, 46 injured including 14 police, as protests swelled over the new president amid mixed assurances from French leaders.
Skaguay Alaska reports completion of a railroad along the canyon to the summit of White Pass nearly 4400 feet high. The first carload of freight arrived at the summit on Sunday and a courtesy exchange occurred with Canadian officials. Construction from the summit to Lake Bennett is described as easier and track laying is expected in a few weeks.
George B. MM Harvey purchased the North American Review from Lloyd 8 Bryce and David A. Monroe for 225000. He took possession on Monday and will assume editorial direction with the May issue. Harvey, 35, a Vermont native, has been a reporter for the Springfield Republic, Chicago Daily News, and leader at the New York World. He left the World in 1893.
Not on public business. Washington February 21. Authority states Robert P Porter’s overseas trip has no government link. On returning from Cuba he declined another government mission and said he would be abroad for a few weeks on private business.
New York February 21 Baptist ministers conference adopted a resolution protesting against the seating of B. H. Roberts as representative in congress from Utah.
Washington Feb 21 The German ambassador to the United States reports that an international veterinary congress will convene at Baden from August 9 to 14, 1899. The agenda includes treatment and prevention of animal diseases and related topics.
A special Bee dispatch from Perry Ta reports a man in Omaha Nebraska killed his wife. Details are incomplete with the fragmentary note indicating a homicide case under investigation.
Advices to the Bee from northern Nebraska correspondents report severe damage to the winter wheat crop due to a recent cold spell. Without snow cover the germ did not withstand the cold, leaving the crop largely a total failure in many areas and very light in others.
Vancouver report cites Australian expert M. Marks arriving from Dawson estimating Klondike production for the year at 19 million dollars. He breaks down the figure with Eldorado and Bonanza creeks at five million, Big and Little Bonanza and French creeks at five million, Dominion four million, and Hunker and Quartz creeks at five million.
London dated February 20 reports via the Daily Chronicle correspondence from Stockholm that King Oscar’s health has improved, with details indicating a positive trajectory and ongoing medical observation. The dispatch notes cautious optimism and official updates regarding the royal condition.
Manila Feb 20 The California volunteers abandoned Guadalupe church at five Sunday morning and retreated to San Pedro Macati as rebels held the surrounding districts. Gunboats bombarded trenches with little effect while insurgents, led by Gen Montenegro, pressed along the riverbanks. Washington reports Otis may soon launch a vigorous offensive to avert demoralization before the wet season.
Lord Charles Beresford addressed the Chicago Commercial Club at the Auditorium outlining a nonterritorial open door policy for the Orient. He urged equal advantages for all nations, led by England, America, Germany and Japan, to boost global trade through prosperity of each participant.
The west bound Burlington fast mail train arrived in Omaha on Saturday and beat prior records. It left Chicago Friday at 10 47 p m and, despite delays from eastern connections, posted a best time with several stretches over 100 miles per hour. The trip covered 502 miles in 9 hours 14 minutes total, 8 hours 44 minutes running time.
In Washington village, Rockland, Feb 20 Albert Heysler killed his wife Mrs Albert Heysler and his 16 year old stepdaughter by slashing their throats with a razor. He then attempted suicide but failed. Authorities attribute the crime to temporary insanity.
The fragment references a manufacturer noted in Chicago around February 20, with a mention of David Bradley and unclear context. The readable text is sparse and does not identify a clear event or outcome for a fuller summary.
Paris and Washington report the sudden death of Felix Faure sixth president of the French Republic from apoplexy after a three hour illness. He will lie in state at the Elysee three to six then public viewings, with Notre Dame and Pere Lachaise for obsequies and interment. Messages of condolence pour in from Europe and the United States as John Hay cables sympathies to Faure’s family. Faure's long career included Havre shipping, public duties, and leadership during wars and reform efforts.
St. Louis reports the greatest ice harvest in 25 years with hundreds of men using teams and wagons on the Mississippi and nearby lakes. Ice is 14 inches thick and crystal clear. Dealers expect prices to fall next summer to about 25 cents per hundred.
Milwaukee February 18. Senator John Harris of Elkhorn proposes a yearly tax of about 200000 on the Knickerbocker Ice company for the privilege of cutting ice from Wisconsin lakes and shipping it to Chicago. He introduced a bill to tax all ice cutters from the mean ton.
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