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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
7
The Oceanic, built in Belfast, measures 705.4 feet in length, surpassing the Great Eastern. It has a gross tonnage of 17,009, a 21 foot propeller diameter, and required 22 months to complete. Costing nearly £1,000,000, it will carry 1,499 passengers and a crew of 394.
Senator Wilson of Minnesota introduces a bill to amend the parole law allowing life prisoners with over 20 years served and a good record to be granted parole without geographic limits, potentially pardoning the Younger brothers who robbed Northfield Bank in 1876.
The countess of Castellane, Jay Gould’s daughter, has taken residence in the Bois de Boulogne palace under long construction. Stone matches the Arc de Triomphe, with Italian marble. The ballroom spans about a third of the space, promising to be a premier sight in Paris.
Reports describe newly found natural soap and mineral paint mines in British Columbia. The natural soap is cut in icelike blocks for shipment and cleans grease faster than ordinary soap. The paint is so pure it needs only roasting and grinding to be market ready.
The will of Baron Ferdinand Rothschild leaves Projive of Wales a 1 250 000 bequest. Alfred Rothschild, the baron’s cousin and already wealthy, receives a similar sum. It is suggested the money is for the prince to avoid gossip about his finances. English law imposes a one penny per cent legacy duty on this bequest.
The Princess stage presents a mechanically produced hypnotism using a revolving crystal globe. The globe, a French invention by mesmecists, compels actors to avert their eyes. The effect poses no risk to the audience as the globe is unfocused toward the up stage.
A traveler returning from the Ladrones describes a foul smelling odor called a frain and a highly tasty fruit known as the Haver. He notes a unique flower that opens at noon for five minutes then closes until the next day, a curious daily bloom.
Aasaso, recently treated at Maine General Hospital, lost his thumb from a minor accident. While sharpening a pencil he drew the knife toward himself and the blade slipped, causing a barely noticeable cut that worsened over days. Despite efforts to save it, doctors amputated the thumb after he traveled for surgery.
A French barrister with the biblical name Felix Frure signs as Felix Frure IV to distinguish himself as the fourth in direct descent to bear both baptismal name and patronymic. The numeral signals lineage, not dynastic claim, in a note clarifying the confusion over shared presidential names.
A Sing Sing New York man has invented an ice creeper with wire stretched across the shoe sole. Hooks grip the shoe edge and sharp bottom points provide traction on slippery surfaces. The device slips over the toe and is held by spring tension, acting on the sole rather than the heel.
Observers praise Tre Filipino for clean dress and two strides toward civilization. Men excel in wood brass and silver work. War knives, pottery, and feminine attire made from native fiber show picturesque, jaunty style. Fiber woven like silk and Filipino lace drawn work praised as exquisite and costly.
A. M. Jopier plans a 1909 Paris exhibit near the Eiffel Tower building a 100 meter high volcano 150 meter diameter 471 meter circumference costing 6 000 000 francs. Its exterior will be planted with trees and sod then interior panoramas from Dante’s Inferno to Paradise will be shown.
Readers get a roundup of notable events across Washington and regions nationwide. Highlights cover political developments, economic shifts, and social happenings shaping the week.
Senate approves naval personnel and a $50 monthly pension for Illinois man M Palmer. House passes sundry civil and naval academy cadet bills. A proposed $20 million payment to Spain for the Philippines and other canal and patent measures face debate. Eulogies for the late Representative Northway conclude the session.
Trade figures show seven months ended January exports at 572 405 while imports reach 925 and a prior year comparison of 240 010 550. A court of inquiry into Maj Gen Miles beef quality met in Washington. The administration plans to extend US jurisdiction over the Philippine islands. Postal receipts at the seven largest post offices rose to 644 528 in January from 441 000 in January of 1808. Speaker Reed reportedly plans to retire and practice law in New York.
Flames destroyed three Philadelphia business buildings causing 409000 dollars in losses. A house in Freneis Run Pennsylvania burned killing four children. Three Philadelphia firemen died in the ruins and a gas asphyxiation killed a mother and two children in a boarding house. Also reported are a New York publishers election, US business failures, and railway dispatches.
Summary of the provided clipping notes 30 people frozen to death in West Virginia during a recent cold snap. Other items include the death of Chicago city comptroller Robert A Waller from pneumonia age 45 and ex congressman Lewis Miller age 69 passing in New York Hospital. Havana port January receipts total 705183 dollars. Insurgents attack near Manila waterworks repulsed with 50 rebels killed. No Americans killed in Chicago. Robert Howard colored hanged for murder of Frank C Metcalf on November 9. Miss Lalie Potter aged 102 said oldest woman in Haois dies in Urbana. Wisconsin Chair Company Port Washington fire destroys multiple businesses loss over 400000 dollars. Charles Miller of Chicago wins six day bicycle race in San Francisco covering 2192 miles setting a new record.
In Chicago David Bradley president of the David Bradley Manufacturing Company and the oldest plowmaker in the country died suddenly at his home aged 83. Flames wiped out the business portion of Hunnewell Kaw. Martha Termain died at Crystal O T aged 108 years.
Madrid dispatch reports that all surviving captains of Spanish warships destroyed in battles off Santiago de Cuba and in Manila Bay by American fleets will be court-martialed.
In six hour Senate debate the post office appropriation bill was discussed and a favorable amendment report backed a cable to Hawaii and Manila. Iorace A. Taylor was confirmed as assistant secretary of the treasury. In the House a 29 million dollar Spain payment bill passed 213 to 31 and a Senate bill reimbursing state volunteers was approved.
The third annual convention of the National Good Citizenship league will be held in Cincinnati May 2 3 and 4. J Frank Wheaton the first colored man in Minnesota’s legislature. Dr Thomas J Buffington and Miss Fannie Conrad wed in New Orleans. Edison jr and Miss Marie Louise Touhey marry in New York. Mrs Phoebe Hearst spent not less than 2 000 000 on charity in two years. A coroner notes at least 60 London children suffocated yearly sleeping with parents. Spanish cabinet considers selling Caroline and Marianne islands. Filipinos deported to Caroli ne and Ladrone islands to influence their release. Whitney’s New York mansion to feature silk walls at 35 a yard and French made furniture costing 50 000.
Indiana Senate and House debate county and township reforms, harbor projects, and electric rail proposals. Bills advance and stall on salaries, elections, and public works with votes on primary law, tax limits, and gas inspection measures amid ongoing county government reform discussions.
John W. Tyler as administrator of Marion Tyler’s estate sues Sheriff Gobin for 5000 dollars in federal court alleging gross negligence before and after the mob removed Tyler from jail. The case cites a lynching of a man charged with shooting his wife and notes possible future witness disclosures. It’s claimed to be Indiana’s first such suit.
In WaAtentlooo Indiana on February 15 social circles reel over the sudden disappearance of Frank R Fisher a traveling salesman from Utica New York. He jilted fiancée Jennie Showalter on the eve of their wedding and sent a note claiming business in Sherwood Ohio. He later returned home offering no explanation and cancelled the ceremony.
In Talienwan a heavy fight leaves 300 Chinese dead, beginning over tax disputes. Admiral Beresford, passing through Detroit, says the battle undermines Chinese government and harms foreign trade, noting Russia’s strong hold in Manchuria and unlikely removal regardless of China’s fate.
A B&O S W freight with a passenger car attached wrecked one mile west of Ortisco Ind on Feb 15. Injured include Mrs Missouri Stewart Deputy Ind Mrs Campbell McCoy New Washington Ind and Henry S Ste gall Otisco. No serious injuries reported. Railway loss estimated at 15000.
Ex judge Stephen Neal of Boone county files for divorce from Laura Neal in Lebanon Indiana on February 15. Neal states his wife forged his signature on a check. The couple have two years old and Laura Neal is 62. both had three marriages previously.
Frank Nolting a Midway grocer in Compus Indiana swallowed his false teeth while asleep and was found unconscious by his wife. Three physicians worked for hours to remove the teeth from his trachea as he lay near death.
The J. S. Giles fruit jar works in Urana has been absorbed by Sage Glass Co. and no more fruit jars will be blown. A patent press for making jelly glasses is now in the factory. The fruit jar blowers are out of work.
In Indianapolis on February 11 the Indiana house of representatives defeated a two-cent law affecting railway passenger rates by 46 votes to 29. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table, finalizing the defeat.
Goshen Ind February 18 A longtime justice of the peace E G Cham berlain aged 17 died Friday He married over 1000 couples and held several county offices He also served 545 years as secretary of the local Masonic lodge, a record in the nation
Mrs Ann West of Newberry has a letter stating her son Zara Miler was shot through the heart and stabbed in the throat by a Porto Rico policeman. The murder occurred in a poolroom. Miller served in Troop D, 5th United States Cavalry.
Boone County commissioners approve constructing a new courthouse at an estimated cost of 250000 dollars. Bail and Taylor of Cincinnati are hired as architects.
RousnAville Indiana February 18 Mrs Leonidas H Carr age 60 wife of John Frazee secretary of the Peoples Natural Gas Co Raleigh aged 1 a farmer Mrs McIlIlwaine 65 Richland and Miss Elmina Smith 62 New Salem all die within a day from grip and related illnesses in this county.
William Herbst shot himself in the head Friday afternoon in New Albany Indiana. He had just recovered from an attack of the grip and will probably die.
Inpranarozis Ind February 17 the supreme court affirms the special verdict law for the Clarence Udell suit against Citizens' Street Railroad Co. Udell lost twice below in a damages case for the loss of a foot.
Rochester Indiana February 18 The steam laundry owned by B B Musson and Company was destroyed by a Friday morning blaze causing about 2500 dollars in losses.
In Manroy Indiana on February 17 a natural gas blast in the home of Charles A. Pumfer fatally injures both him and his wife. The five room cottage was completely destroyed.
Isham Sander was found dead at his New Albany residence on Wednesday. Death attributed to exposure to cold.
John Bowen, a farmer near Tellersburg, Indiana, was hauling logs when his team ran away. The devis hook caught him in the back and dragged him a quarter mile before stopping. He is expected to die.
Sarem Ind February 16. Livona Green Huff caught in a flour mill belt when scaffolding failed. he was hurled into the machinery and his body mangled beyond recognition.
William Nebrugge a Napoleon farmer was thrown from a sleigh when a procession of young horses became unmanageable en route to Greensburg. Nebrugge was reportedly injured in the mishap on February 16 in Dramisono Indiana.
RUSHVILLE Ind Feb 15 Judge Hinchmans old home at Ging station a well preserved old time mansion in the county was burned Tuesday. It was owned by Thomas A Coleman of this city. Loss 2500.
Jacob J. Beck aged 25 a yard conductor employed by the Pennsylvania Coal and Steel Rail line fell under an engine at the Richmond Inn on February 18. The incident involved heavy equipment and a fatal result is reported. Local authorities are investigating the accident.
In Philadelphia on February 20 a 35 year old woman Mrs Charles Fahrenkamp and her two children Florence and William aged 10 and 9 were found dead in their home at 1116 North Fifty second street. An unknown woman about 55 lay dead with gas detected in the scene. A next door neighbor forced entry after the piano played to late hours on Thursday. The husband was away on business.
A huge snowslide on Yellow mountain near Ophir Colorado buries the Caribou concentrating mill. Mill foreman J. C. Wardel is killed as the slide, about 100 feet deep and a quarter mile wide, destroys the mill. Miners abandon some properties and flock to Telluride as slides continue.
An express train from Calais collided with a stationary train at Foret near Brussels. Twenty people were killed outright and about fifty were injured. The crash occurred after the leading train failed to see signals due to a frog switch.
Allentown Pennsylvania February 20 A 40 horse boiler at the Kroll furniture works exploded Saturday afternoon badly wrecking the plant and killing Eugene Alexander aged 300 years Four men were injured
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and blood poisoning. It cites testimonials from Mrs. J.T. Williams of Carbondale Pa and Mrs. S. S. Wroren of Farmington Del claiming cures for scrofula and related skin conditions in children and adults.
Advert says Hood's Pills never disappoint and provide liver relief. Claims non irritating cure and unique cathartic properties. Mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as the tonic.
The Louisville Air Line launches a season long sleeping car service to Jacksonville in cooperation with the Southern Railway Queen & Crescent Route and Florida and Central Peninsular railroad. It passes through Louisville Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta Macon offering travel to Asheville and other year round Florida resort areas. R A Campbell General Passenger Agent St Louis invites correspondence and information.
A fragment from Jewelers' Weekly notes Miss De Flirt smiling as she receives her fifth engagement ring. Mr De Snap boasts she is the ninth woman he has celebrated with a ring. The overheard exchange hints at a recurring social spectacle.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad promotes winter trips to southern resorts. Readers can reach Gulf Coast cities, Florida, California, and the West Indies with unsurpassed facilities. Write C. P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent in Louisville for Florida or Gulf Coast folders.
Sporting Life opens an extended engagement at McVicker’s theater in Chicago February 19. It is a five act melodrama with sixteen scenes and a cast of two hundred. The performance is praised as a premier English life drama brought from across the pond.
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