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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
4
Five days before year’s end Admiral Dewey retires by age yet remains in prime. Two grandsons of President Polk, R. S. Polk of Danville Kentucky and James K. Polk of Ridgeway Pennsylvania, are among current congressmen contending for seats.
Observation notes the French leaving Fashoda and the English flag raised over the upper Nile. It declares that as long as John Bull remains a named force in history, the flag will endure.
The American copper joining shares rose from 100 million to 205 million in a single year. The year 18u8 saw a remarkable rise in U S mineral wealth with a strong display of mining potential and resource wealth.
The article notes that despite long experience and ingenuity, children still prefer traditional rag dolls over newer fashions. It highlights enduring affection for the old-fashioned toy among youths.
Baron Iveaga of England left 1,250,000 dollars to the Jenner Institute for bacteriology research. He died recently and likely suffered from grip, which he cited in his will.
The climate of Manila is described as healthful and agreeable, with soldiers and sailors after six months there in excellent condition and largely spared from tropical diseases.
A Siberian paper reports a 12 syndicate of French and Russian capitalists forming to build factories hotels and businesses and to create towns along the route of the vast trans-Siberian railroad which is said to become the longest and greatest railway in the world upon completion.
In Archangle, Russia, government forests cover 8,979,400 acres where the ringing of the axe has scarcely begun, suggesting timber scarcity may not trouble the world soon.
A pre election exchange shows Col. Roosevelt replying to a critic who suggested his defeat was inevitable The former president notes a spelling error correcting inevitable to include a V and signs Theolore Roosevelt in a witty aside reflecting his sharp humor and cautionary tone
The quotation set portrays John Adams praising Benjamin Franklin as a genius wit humorist and politician while denying him as a merchant philosopher or statesman. Franklin counters Adams calling him honest often wise yet occasionally out of his senses. The text notes their historic disagreements.
Cordelia Viau, in Montreal Quebec, was sentenced to death by hanging on March 10 for the murder of her husband. The defense claimed hypnotism influenced the act. The article notes rare executions for women and mentions seven colored women lynched in the South over the past year.
The war with Spain prompts a landmark action as 4,100 coffins are ordered to repatriate American soldiers buried in Cuba and Porto Rico. Officials praise the gratitude shown by the republics defending its soldiers.
The United States senate is likened to an old gentlemen’s club with many members well into their sixties and seventies. Only Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania is 35, while former Senator Morrill of Vermont lived to eighty nine.
The speaker notes United States reach in the Pacific with naval yards and stations at San Francisco Honolulu Guam Manila and a coaling station at Pango Pango Samoa. Rang the distance to Manila from San Francisco about seven thousand miles and Honolulu about two thousand from San Francisco, Guam about three thousand from Honolulu.
Lieut Hobson recounts the sinking of the Viscaya and the heroic death of a crewman who stood at the wheel as the ship burned. Hobson praises the sailor’s devotion to country, though Mobton contests the claim of unprecedented bravery.
The consul at Montevideo states the United States has entered a new phase of commercial expansion. He notes American coal reaching the River Plaza in active competition with Welsh imports.
A summary of congressional activity on treaty references, pensions debates, Alaska codification, and a critical anti expansion resolution. Foreign news covers Curzon in India, shipyard boiler blast in England, Ludlow's arms seizure in Havana, Spanish garrison sentences in Ponce, Manila trade boost, Aguinaldo proclamation, and evacuees leaving Havana.
Robert Porter, special commissioner, predicts a bright future for Cuba. Currency figures show year end circulation at 1,897,303,412 dollars, up 176,200,772 from last year. Paris peace treaty text released with 17 articles. President and Mrs McKinley hosted the first state dinner for cabinet members and guests. Cabinet meetings focused on Cuba administration.
Pittsburgh records report Silas Anderson hanged for murder of his wife on March 13. National totals show 1848 fire losses at 119.65 million, up from 1897. Clearing houses tally 1.1609 billion for week ending March 6, up 22.7 percent from 1898. New York sees bankruptcy petition filed by Albert B. Hilton with 2.54 million liabilities and no assets.
Reports describe a mob lynching near Banks Alabama of Marshal McGregor a colored man charged with barn burning. A transcontinental mail train set a record time from coast to coast arriving in San Francisco in 93 hours 30 minutes. Other items cite plant consolidations in Milwaukee with 20 000 capital a Knoxville army camp to be broken up and troops sent to Cuba. A windstorm destroys Mobile and Jackson telegraph lines and homes. Lima paper mill fire causes 125000 loss. Actress Florence Ritchie drowns in Denver. A Boiles Arkansas schoolhouse collapse kills three pupils injures others. Congressman Stockdale dies at 71 in Summit Mississippi Parsons dies in Cleveland. Incidents include gasoline stove accident in Detroit burning a woman and a two year old suffocated.
A railway wreck near Elk Valley Tennessee killed four people and left several injured, some fatally, as rescue operations proceeded through the night.
Reflections in the Senate include Senator Troar arguing against expansion citing illegality and constitutional limits. House actions report a 31 705 533 appropriation for diplomatic and consular service and defeat of a move to strike civil service commission funds. Notable events: bank burglary in Ashburnham Massachusetts. aging Minnesota couple dies minutes apart. Mount Vesuvius eruptions. deadly Lehigh Valley collision in New Jersey. murders near Glenwood West Virginia. William F E Stanley sworn in as Kansas governor. Union Pacific wreck near Sunol Nebraska. Chillicothe Ohio life sentence. Sing Sing execution. Shelbyville Indiana fire injuries. Utah legislature session. 1895 rail robberies. Bell ringer William Peak dies. McKinley White House dinner for Paris peace commissioners. Spanish forces in the Philippines report rising hostilities.
Richest prima donnas Adelina Patti and Sibyl Sanderson are noted. A 1901 San Francisco international exposition is planned. Yale University property is tax exempt per Connecticut court. Brazil and U S extradition treaty approved. Virginia Evans to debut in Washington season. Mrs. McKinley’s health improves. she has gained 20 pounds. Pensions granted to widows of Capt. Allyn Capron and his son. A Sicily protest against taxation leads to injuries. Seattle-Tsaiya post office steamboat route made permanent. Christ Monberger dies in Buffalo after 100 hours in hospital. Morrill memorial suggested for new Supreme Court building. Gov Roosevelt refuses clemency for wife abuser and habitual criminal. Death penalty states by law include Colorado.
Reading a New Jersey account of a Lehigh Valley collision near West Dunellen east of Lincoln. Two passenger trains moving opposite each other on one track collided killing eighteen and injuring about forty. A prior freight wreck at Bound Brook caused westbound trains to use the eastbound line, leading to the disaster.
The report blames train crews for a derailment or collision. Signal man Brennan at West Dunellen denied dispatch duties. Harry Butland, then operator at South Plainfield, said he gave the signal for the local to proceed and received no orders to stop. The track ahead was believed clear and the train was allowed onto the single track.
A Sunal Nebraska wreck on the Union Pacific near Sidney at 4 35 morning killed four people and injured eight. The eastbound No 2 collided with the westbound double header. engines and cars burned, four cars consumed by fire, two bodies badly charred. Investigators consider possible driver fatigue. crew are longtime railroad employees.
Major General Ludlow, Havana military governor, warned Cuban General Julio Sanguilly to avoid entering the city in uniform. Despite a written caution and a Mayia Rodriguez alert, Sanguilly is seen in public with a white duck suit, panama hat, and gold stars, flouting directives as he attends cafes with friends.
Manila reports barricaded streets and plans to burn the business district if bombardment begins. Col Potter arrives with dispatches and notes McKinley proclamation ridicule aboard ship. US gunboat activity and possible landings on Guiamaras island cited.
A Cayenne telegram to the court of cassation reports Dreyfus denying any confession of guilt to Captain Le Brun-Renaud at the Edole Militaire during his condemnation. He reiterates his claim of innocence and protests the charges.
An attorney for Baxter heirs arrives in Quincy to push claims to a vast urban land holding from the early 1930s. The parcel includes the post office, Dick Bros brewery, Empire theater, Turner ball, Collins plow works, a planing mill, two flour mills and several factories. Traxter's patent to the land is on record with no transfer noted.
La Crosse Wisconsin January 10 Henry A Salzer manager of the John A Salzer Seed company sent Charles City College a New Years gift of 3000 dollars in gold. Despite a busy schedule Mr Salzer devotes time and money to educational and benevolent enterprises.
Cleveland, January 10. The completion of the wire combine has raised the price by two dollars per ton for wire and wire nails. The market can hardly supply wire rods as the combine has absorbed all the local rod mills.
William Peak, famed bell ringer, died in Brooklyn aged 94. The Peak family, seven members strong, toured the United States before the Civil War, performing a popular form of bell ringing.
Special to the Tribune from Red Wing notes Mr and Mrs Wanamingo being mentioned in a Minneapolis dispatch dated January 10. The report references local figures and events connected to the region surrounding Wanamingo.
Pains and aches of rheumatism affect many. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to neutralize blood acids and cure rheumatism, urging immediate use and warning against unknown preparations. It touts a long record of cures and presents Hood's Pills as curing liver ills.
In a crowded wedding reception at Himbish Mimmikin, Burbank repeatedly reaches for an imagined strap as the throng sways. Lambert jokes about his friend’s habit, while bystanders steady him as the crowd teeters and groans rise.
A man returns home in anger after confusing the declaration of independence with the constitution. His wife offers the constitution, then a series of misidentifications leads to the revelation the Bible is the item needed in the house. Local crowd finds humor in the mix up.
Odious Bagley girl cited as reason a line disruption after an officer’s altercation setting a tense scene in Cleveland.
In the Journal a Belle man’s proposal is described as foolish while opponents taunt him about appearances. The piece notes public reaction and the phrase roots appearing deceptive invoked in debate.
A brisk exchange of phrases notes lese majeste as a royal insult in Latin and jokes about a man who marries his landlady to dodge board bills, cited in Cleveland Leader and Atchison Globe snippets.
Letters from Mrs Lizzit Beverly of Lowell Massachusetts and Mrs Amos Trombleau of Ellenburgh Center New York claim dramatic recovery from uterine ulcers and milk leg after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Both describe severe illness and eventual recovery and recommend the remedy to others.
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