29 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
1
A well known educator promotes unlimited individuality and nonpunishment. A tearful pupil returns home with a bloody mouth after Sammy Parker knocks out teeth. The teacher calls Sammy to her desk and says antisocial behavior, a rare response in this school.
A little girl on a tram car enchants passengers with tales of Santa bringing two dolls and hair that comes off like her mother’s, drawing smiles from riders while the mother’s smile fades.
The calm man adapts to others and earns reverence for his spiritual strength. Tranquility enhances success and influence as people rely on him and perceive his self control. Even ordinary business benefits as people prefer dealing with a steady, even demeanor.
A concise saying contrasts male pursuits of wealth with marksmanship, noting many chase fortune yet few excel with firearms.
Washington warns that insurgent moves toward Juarez and Agua Prieta risk American lives. If border fights cross, Taft orders U.S. troops to enter Mexico to protect citizens and property, signaling drastic policy amid growing violence in Chihuahua and Coahuila.
In Beirut Syria a strong anti Christian sentiment follows the Italian bombardment which killed 60 Innocent inhabitants and raises fear of a Christian massacre. Turks claim shelling aimed to spur intervention to end the Tripolitan conflict costing Italy millions. All American residents are reported safe as Italians face expulsion and the Dardanelles blockade is announced.
A congressional inquiry into the Massachusetts textile strike conditions in Lawrence is likely after complaints filed with Industrial Workers of the World. The clash between strike supporters and police and state troops lasted hours after 14 detained children were shipped to Philadelphia.
New York dispatch reports the Lusitania battered by a severe storm lasting eighteen hours. The vessel faced hurricane force winds with gusts near 150 miles per hour, battling the sea in a fierce, prolonged struggle at sea.
The blaze devastated Houston in what was described as the most destructive fire in the city's history. Wreckage stretched about eight and a half miles with areas from 200 yards to a half mile wide. Over 200 homes and stores burned, more than 1,000 people homeless, with no deaths. Industrial facilities, cotton compresses, lumber mills, and warehouses suffered major losses. Charities mobilized to aid displaced residents.
Iowa Federation of Labor protests Chancellor Mahon Pitney's Supreme Court nomination citing his rulings on master and servant cases to oppose Taft pick. The letter was delivered to Senator Kenyon of Iowa.
In Washington the House Republican majority united against the tariff revision bill for the first time since 1909. Theron Akin and Hanna voted for the measure while Berger opposed it. All Democratic members supported the bill.
A nine member federal commission would be appointed by the president to advise on new legislation aiding American industries. The body would serve without salary and could spend up to 25000 dollars as it studies measures for Congressional consideration.
The fragment notes the last of the crew of the Union ironclad Monitor in York Pennsylvania. It references Edward Berry and a seventy date or event, with limited readable details.
Rebel forces led by Emilio Campa encamp twelve miles south of Juarez with 700 rebels ready to attack unless the town surrenders. Reinforcements are expected from the south as Juarez braces for a potential assault while El Paso and the Imperial Valley monitor the situation. Capt. Mahlin Craig of the general staff is ordered to depart San Francisco for immediate investigation of conditions in the area.
Ten pounds of dynamite formed a powerful bomb discovered in Chicago in the basement of Guisepp Matalone's wholesale grocery at 832 Austin Avenue. A fuse and blasting cap were attached and had been concealed to threaten murder and major loss of life. Matalone has faced decades of anonymous death threats and extortion letters demanding large sums.
A Upland Indiana woman who had bought half-fare tickets for trips between Upland and Marion promised restitution to the railroad company. She said a revival meeting moved her to do right and cited Mrs. Culla J. Weyhinger of Upland as inspiration. Other items note a derailment near Lafayette injuring workers, the dedication date set for Anderson lodge, and various local notices and legal updates.
Washington senator Cummins of Iowa introduced a bill to greatly strengthen federal anti trust powers. The measure would authorize limiting the size of corporations and guarding against ruinous underselling to preserve competition among similarly sized firms.
Senator Gardner of Maine proposed a bill to place express companies under federal control and run them as part of the postal service. Estimated costs include real property 14,932,169 dollars equipment 1,381,405 dollars materials and supplies 138,210 dollars advances on contracts 5,836,663 dollars and franchises goodwill 10,877,369 dollars, totaling 39,165,819 dollars.
The letter from eight western state governors urges Colonel Roosevelt to declare for the Republican nomination. He replies that he will accept if tendered and will adhere to the decision until the convention, stressing the people’s direct primaries and the aim to let the public express their preference. Governors from West Virginia Nebraska New Hampshire Wyoming Michigan Kansas Missouri and others sign and press for clarity on his stance. The Kansas City Journal notes Roosevelt’s response and a travel anecdote about a cat with strong breath.
An agent seeks donations to aid poor Africans but faces a firm rebuff from a wary, swindled lady. She offers only moral support, not money, fearing exposure from prior deceptions.
Fragmentary dialogue questions belief in hypnotism while a couple plans privacy over a cook and a line about discreet heart talk appears. An aside promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels with sugar coated granules and no griping.
A reader in Peoria shares how Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped after two years of illness. The note claims doctors suggested surgery for a tumor but the remedy reportedly avoided the knife and brought relief.
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