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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
6
A Woolston England factory claims to produce artificial silk nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. A new treaty between Mexico and China promotes free entry and settlement of Chinese emigrants, with both nations encouraging Chinese settlement in Mexico.
The United States annually produces more than two thirds of the world corn. Hungary ranks second, yielding about one twentieth of the world’s annual corn crop.
The kopjes are described as sites of old mauve villages within stone-walled fortifications. They are natural strongholds and, when reinforced with barbed wire, resist rapid assaults.
After 35 years Uncle Sam finally secures a judgment against a former arms quartermaster who never gave up pursuing the case. The long fight ends in success for the government.
The United States produced about 13,500,600 tons of pig iron in 1899, ahead of Britain at under 10,000,000 tons and Germany at about 9,000,000. U S output rose 6,000,000 tons from 1896, when sales were difficult for the smaller quantity.
The note recalls 1883 when Roentgen, Paderewski, and Tesla were University of Strasburg faculty. Roentgen was a physics professor, Paderewski taught music, and Tesla taught electricity. They were obscure then, now among the world’s best known figures.
Miss May Howard a society coach sued Mrs Frances Augusta Skinner for services rendered and was awarded 5006 by a New York court. The article notes coaches as a fixed American institution with women pursuing social aims hiring them.
In Lynchburg Virginia and Augusta Georgia two men named Walter Clark share a father named Samuel and a mother named Walker. Both have a son named Samuel and a daughter named Elizabeth. Despite these overlaps the two Walter Clarks cannot prove any family connection.
The twentieth annual report of the government geologic survey shows mine product value rising from 2690.31 million to 820.72 million since 1880. Since 1905 the annual increase rate is 25 million every two years. All metals except one show gains with aluminum antimony zinc copper and lead peaking.
Four years after gold discoveries in the Riondike region, the White Pass and Yukon railway is likely to open next June enabling a full Taiya to Dawson trip by raft or boat. The pioneers have achieved much in a short time.
The era of rising meat costs is tied to 7,000,000 more meat eaters and an 11,609,000 drop in cattle since ten years ago. Bureau figures show hogs down 15,000,000 from 1890 while population rose from 62,500,000 to about 79,000,000. Sheep numbers similarly fell, and prices are unlikely to drop to former levels.
Steam railroad building has been more active the past year than for some time with 4 557 miles laid. Minnesota Arkansas and California follow town leading 552 miles. Only five of 50 states and territories remain unrepresented New Hampshire Rhode Island Delaware Nevada and the District of Columbia. This is a very good showing.
The Norwegian flag, free from Swedish symbols, is adopted after the storthing for the third time passes the law despite the king's veto. The constitution already included an emblem, but Norway has fought to define its national flag only, unconnected to the union with Sweden.
A compact weekly recap highlighting notable events from Washington and regions across the East West and South. The roundup surveys political developments economic updates and social happenings shaping national affairs in brief summaries.
The Fifty-Sixth Congress reports a Senate debate on the Philippines with Lodge urging full publicity and Pettigrew attacking the administration. Senator Stewart opposes the currency reform bill. Bills pass authorizing census director powers and raising Indianapolis building cost. Spooner proposes Philippine governance by president until further notice. House adjourns. no session on the 12th. Committees favor Nicaragua Canal bill. Adjournment to the 15th.
The secretary of the treasury replies to Congress about public moneys deposits, stating he has acted within the law in every respect. The widow of Ger Guy V Newry receives a pension of 20 monthly. Secretary Root moves to institute sweeping reforms in Cuba's judicial system. Samuel Howard, pilot and last survivor of the Monker crew, dies in Washington at 75. Senator Hanna says campaign issues focus on workers’ prosperity and retention of the Philippines.
US clearing houses weekly totals reach 1.869 billion dollars with a rise over the prior week. The period sees 274 business failures in the United States, while Kid McCoy gains a three round decision over Joe Choynski in New York. A series of deaths occur including Robert Brown hanged in Philadelphia and other fatal incidents in New York, Merrimac, and Kingston New York.
Central of the Lake Erie and Western passes to Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. Fires destroy nine Cassel Minnesota businesses. Cuba prosecutor Federico Mora removed. Burglars steal 15000 from McGinnis Teel bank. Showman Colt J H Wood dies in Hot Springs. Bishop Rademacher dies in Fort Wayne. Ann Arbor beats Chicago in debate. Illinois tax limit ruled unconstitutional. Officials robbed of 2000 in Glen Haven. Pastor Tall shoots and kills Mrs Isaacs in Hindman. National Building Trades Council reelects Edward Carroll. Pekin editor Irwin found dead. Drownings in Louisville. Washington floods heavy rains. Denver Post owners shot in Denver. Florida railroad auditor appointed for Philippines. Edinburg merchant Goss killed by burglars. Domestic tragedy in Knoxville. Iowa City block destroyed, 150000 loss.
The Illinois Republican convention has been rescheduled from April 10 to May 8. Havana customs receipts in December totaled 1 108 130 dollars.
A global update notes a Japan coast storm destroying 35 junks and 500 deaths, a Caucasus earthquake killing 1,000, Ladysmith losses in January 6 fighting, Gen Buller’s relief efforts near Ladysmith, W W Ogilvie's Montreal death, a Newfoundland steamer wreck with 70 lives lost, Tuzon operations near Manila with captured towns and prisoners, Lord Roberts’ unclear South Africa signal, Negallanes Cavite capture of 20 Filipinos including a colonel, and lack of definite battle news.
The Senate spent most of its time on Philippine resolutions with Senator Pettigrew attacking the administration and Senator Wolcott replying. In the House the urgent deficiency bill of 56,127,841 dollars was reported as new bills were introduced to curb food drug adulteration and to dismiss cadets for hazing.
A collection of brief notes covers San Francisco’s Chinese daily, Yeu culture in Berkeley SC, Cleveland hosting 25 conventions, Governor Steunenberg’s height, Vesuvius lava volume since 1895, a Philadelphia blue law fine, Admiral Schley’s Masonry, a Norwegian marital skill law, Capt. Sigsbee’s naval post and Washington home, the Southern Federation of Colored Women, Ohio senator Mayers’ 100 mile rail- free stance, Dickinson County corn aid for India, Rev Whitman leaving Columbian University for Philadelphia, Col Hope’s death at 83, and looming navy retirements of Gibson McNair Schley with 1901 plans.
A lekeding dispatch from Cape Town reports Gen Warren crossing the Tugela and positions north of the river, with official circles uncertain. London notes Buller’s forces, Boer reinforcements, and British plans for Ladysmith as rumors spread. Kruger is quoted urging burghers to fight in the name of the Lord with biblical verses cited to bolster resolve.
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases its thirteenth annual report urging Congress to amend the interstate commerce law to restore effective regulation. It highlights widespread demand from shippers and industries for a uniform freight classification and faster, practical legislation to curb rising rail charges and control carrier practices.
Gen Otis dispatch from Manila describes O'Neil's Twenty Fifth Infantry at Iba scotching mounted insurgents with 30 enemy casualties and no American losses. Cheatham's Thirty-seventh battles east of Santo Tomas with dead on the field, while Schwan frees about 200 Spanish prisoners en route to Manila. Anderson and Wheaton's forces clear areas in Cavite Batangas and Lipa region with multiple engagements and prisoners taken.
Henry C Payne of Wisconsin, on the national Republican subcommittee, notes a crowded field for the vice presidency as McKinley seeks renomination. He mentions Cornelius Bliss and Attorney General Griggs as possibles, while the West and East debate where the ticket may land and how New York’s quarrels could sway the choice.
Indianapolis hosts the United Mine Workers of America national convention with at least 15 states represented. Delegates are welcomed by John Blue of the Indianapolis Central Labor union. Speakers include Fred Smith H F Fisher and H J Scovinger, inviting Samuel Gompers to address the gathering. Gompers spoke at two oclock.
Washington January 16 details plan for an early census of floriculture by mail on special schedules. About 10 500 florists in the United States will receive prepaid stationery and envelopes to report 1599 business statistics. Also reports the death of Prof George P Perry in La Crosse Wisconsin from blood poisoning after a boil, aged about 50, a former district school principal.
The Franklin County grand jury returned indictments against John H. Whalen and Charles H. Ryan for unlawfully conspiring to bribe State Senator S. B. Harrel. Bench warrants issued. bonds set at $1000 each. Trials scheduled for Thursday the 25th.
New York January 16 Commissioner of Charities Keller dismissed 12 physicians from Metropolitan Hospital on Blackwell's Island after they hanged Superintendent George T. Stewart in effigy in the morgue using a cadaver for the display.
J Wood Smith of Sigourney files a $15,000 damage suit against the town for injuries received from a defective sidewalk. The case seeks compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Philadelphia district attorney began suit against the bondsmen of Deputy Coroner Samuel Salter and Capital Police Lieut. Joseph Rodgers and four other fugitives in the Seventh ward election frauds. They disappeared on arraignment day. Three of nine men indicted in the Twelfth division of the Fifth ward pleaded not guilty and were held for trial.
Peking reports the Japanese government offers to establish a Chinese military academy in Peking to educate Chinese officers under Japanese supervision. China is said to view the proposal favorably. Rates Increased for Transatlantic Travel to Europe.
Peoria asylum commissioners will join with Chicago officials in urging the governor to call a special session of the legislature. The move aims to address state welfare and asylum matters with coordinated support from major cities.
Cambridge Mass January 16 The Harvard university treasurer's statement to be issued shows gifts to the university from August 1 1898 to July 31 1899 totaling 1 544 529 Of this amount 1 383 460 goes to form new funds or increase existing ones and 161 265 was available for immediate use.
Azariah P. Crowell a Falmouth Massachusetts chemist filed for bankruptcy in Boston. He reports liabilities of 61726 with no assets.
Consul Skinner at Marseilles reports to the state department that the olive crop in Italy France and Spain is a virtual failure, likely only 30 percent of normal. The pest is a fly and locals appear to accept the loss as providential without countermeasures.
Boston obituary notes Halsey J Poardman former president of the Duluth and Winnipeg Railroad company died at age 65. His career spanned major railroad leadership with influence in northern lines.
Boston January 16 by order of the directors the pay of operatives at the Nonantum and Newton Worsted companies has been raised ten percent. An actual increase, not a restoration, affecting about 600 workers.
Vienna dispatch reports the Servian ministry resigns as King Alexander insists on granting amnesty to political prisoners convicted of treason against his father former King Milan. The resignation follows the dispute over clemency.
The rail line touts extensive tourist facilities for Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America. Double daily sleeping car services run from Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, and St. Louis to Jacksonville then to interior Florida, Miami, Tampa, and New Orleans for embarkation to Nassau Puerto Rico and Central America. Write J. K. Ridgely NWP A Chicago Tl.
In a clipped dialogue, characters tease about marriage and dressing, contrasting a character’s practical nature with a suitor named Sam and a witty remark from Dinah. The exchange highlights attitudes toward romance and appearances in a colloquial voice.
The ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute that does not stimulate and helps sleep. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers without caffeine, appealing to nervous persons, youth, and children. Sold in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
A pamphlet details the mining region of Northern Arkansas described as the richest zinc and lead district globally. Experts deem it undeveloped and offering investors a lifetime opportunity. Free mailing upon request to J. E. Lockwood in Kansas City Missouri.
Trains leave Chicago from Central Station Park Row and 12th Street Lake Front for St Paul Minneapolis Ashland Duluth and the Northwest. Nearest ticket agent can provide further information. Jas C Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis.
The John A Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin shipped twenty thousand bushels of seed potatoes to Alabama Florida Texas and other southern points. The firm is described as the world's largest grower of seed potatoes and farm seeds. The item closes with a quote from the Manayunk philosopher about youth and age.
The notice promotes Sunlight potatoes as fit to eat in 35 days and directs readers to John A Salter Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin for their catalog offering.
Editorial aphorism from the St. Louis Star notes that success favors the active and persistent, while patience serves as a strategic asset for slower paths to achievement. The quotation highlights work ethic over mere waiting.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam that claims to stop a cough at once. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a sample bottle free and offers large bottles at 25 and 50 tents. It ends with a sunup note about teething babies in the family.
An advertising note from Auto BMACHINE Works at 217 South Clinton Street Chicago Illinois promotes diverse machinery and emphasizes skilled labor and tools. A quoted Philadelphia Times line about a woman’s argumentative style appears as context.
A small 19th century style ad claims a daily bowel movement is necessary for health and describes gentle action on the liver and kidneys, curing headaches. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, the text then digresses with a quip about crime and sleepless nights, ending with an odd signed line.
The Queen and Crescent Railway operates only through Pullman cars to Florida and only through car service to Asheville, limiting the line to these connections.
An old ad promotes a cold cure urging readers to take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises a full refund by druggists if the remedy fails to cure. The statement notes a 25e price.
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