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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
6
A foundling tale in Washington tells of Leroy Mason a Virginia Mason family ward raised by an old enslaved woman. After abandonment the boy learns his real mother will take him as her adopted son with her husband’s consent.
A white boy Leroy Mason nine years old cared for his dying nurse Lucy Mason a Black woman over eighty in an attic opposite the patent office. Police and guardians report, the boy begged for food for his mother while she lay ill. The boy stayed from school to tend her until lacked care or separation.
In the basements of the capitol, about 15 tubs service the House side during sessions. Representatives bathe at government expense with attendants, at any hour, avoiding hotel charges. Senate and House wings also house barber shops with government-provided supplies.
London dispatch reports Gen Warren's forces pressing the Boer positions west of Spion Kop near Three Tree hill. British brigades advance amid heavy fire, seizing key ground while Boers retreat to successive kopjes. Secrecy remains necessary as reports note ongoing engagement.
The McClellan monument committee reports about $10,000 raised toward a Washington statue. They will ask Congress for $50,000 to fund the pedestal, with cornerstone ceremonies tied to the Society of the Army of the Potomac reunion in Washington in 1901.
Richard D. Blackmore, noted novelist, died Sunday in London. He was born at Longworth in Berkshire in 1925. In Washington the navy bureau of ordnance requisitioned 1,200 army magazine rifles and 2,200,000 rounds of ammunition for the Marine Corps in the Philippines, with plans for 2,000 more army magazines for the navy.
Suakim January 22 Osman Digna chief general of the Khalifa Abdul lah and who was captured last Thursday in the Tokar hills was brought here on Sunday and imprisoned.
William Jennings Bryan reached Jersey City early Monday and stayed at the Hoffman house as he planned to address voters in New York. He declined to favor any single issue, affirming a broad platform including money trusts and imperialism, and noted plans to win back gold Democrats while keeping present supporters.
Washington reports Montagu White arrived from New York and will be the consular and diplomatic representative of the Transvaal republic once credentials are issued. The State Department reverses prior policy and will recognize him upon proper credentials, unlike earlier cases such as Gen. O'Beirne who was refused recognition.
Two children Harold Stancliff aged six and Frank Murphy aged five drowned Monday afternoon in the Fond du Lac river. Frank, son of Mr and Mrs J E Murphy of Chicago, was visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Clark of Fond du Lac.
Muscatine Iowa January 23 Sherwood Kerr former proprietor of the Commercial hotel and a widely known landlord in the west died Monday afternoon after a long illness of quick consumption.
Zanesville Ohio January 23 The Zanesville and Ohio River railroad running from Zanesville to Marietta along the Muskingum river has been sold after years in receivership to the Ohio and Little Kanawha Company. Organized by J Hope Sutor the receiver, the deal ends a lengthy financial saga.
Archbishop Keane reports the pope warmly approves the work of the Catholic university in Washington as efforts to increase its endowment proceed.
Count Boni de Castellane and Countess de Castellane arrived in New York aboard La Bretagne and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria. He denies gambling losses and warns of legal action against De Rodays, Le Figaro, and others while criticizing Parisian press slander and vowing to sue for damages. His wife appears calm beside him.
The US Supreme Court allowed Missouri to file its bill with summons returnable April 2 in a Missouri vs Illinois suit over the Chicago drainage canal. Missouri sought a temporary restraining order to halt canal operation during the case. Chief Justice Fuller noted the court cannot act without notice and a 60 day return. Chicago drainage board names ex-Congressman William M. Springer to lead legal matters for the sanitary district.
Reports to the naval construction board estimate repairs to the Olympia will cost about 500000 dollars. Work will be done at Beeston navy yard and take roughly one year.
Winona Minnesota January 23 The Mississippi River main channel opens with teams crossing on thawed ice last Thursday If it stays open the unprecedented early opening may foretell an ice famine next summer for the region and boats still await solid ice.
Washington January 23 The war department received a cablegram from General Otis stating that General Wheeler would sail from Manila on the transport Warren for the United States via Guam and Honolulu.
Two miners Kraft and Sweet plunged nearly 2000 feet in the Atlantic mine shaft at Houghton Michigan on Sunday afternoon when the engine hoist failed. They were horribly mangled and left large families.
Rochester N Y January 23 Theodore Bacon a leading Western New York lawyer and 1898 independent gubernatorial candidate against Theodore Roosevelt died Monday at age 65 Bacon was noted for his legal work and political role in the era of Roosevelt's early campaigns.
Indiana Republicans elected a new state committee with district choices led by George A. Cunningham in Evansville and Nat A. Hill in Bloomington. The full slate covers thirteen districts, with Charles S. Hernly expected to be elected chairman by acclamation at a Tuesday meeting, while secretary candidates spar for the post.
Robbers used five charges of nitroglycerin to blast a safe at the Commercial Bank in Silver Lake Indiana. They fled toward North Manchester on a handcar after a gunfight with a citizen posse. Clerk Win Price was severely wounded. Authorities pursued toward Columbia City.
Indianapolis businessman D. M. Parry, ex-president of the National arranging builders' association, announced immediate construction of a gasoline automobile plant costing about 500000 dollars. The facility will span 54 acres with 12 brick buildings and will operate independently of the trust.
Paul Robinson, recently arrived from Minneapolis, shot his wife in the shoulder at the office of Wmn. FE. Swartz where she worked as a stenographer. The wound is not fatal and Robinson was arrested after a quarrel led to the shooting. both are young.
Jeffersonville Indiana January 20 Charles E Smith a Sellersburg grocer thought he heard burglars He listened for an hour then got a revolver and investigated He returned to the bedroom where his wife lay trembling and collapsed dead The death is believed to be caused by fright and a weak heart The supposed burglars noise was rats
Indiana retail lumbermen elected officers with J. P. Stromp of Waldron as president and J. W. Pinnell of Indianapolis as vice president. Directors named were William Buddenbaum of Indianapolis, C. A. Hubbard of Martinsville, Barney Smith of South Bend, and R. H. McTloane of Vincennes.
In Hagerstown Indiana on January 20 Miss Belle Wetzell was badly burned when her clothing caught fire from an open grate as she slept while a young man was visiting. Doctors fear she will die from the injuries.
In Kokomo Indiana on January 20 Wm Hoag and Miss Emma Wallace wed at Franfort and started an overland wedding tour covering 300 miles with plans to visit towns along the route.
Ledford Ind Jan 20 trains run through the Owensburg tunnel after two weeks of work. The tunnel remains dangerous and liable to cave in again, with the company weighing plans to build around it.
Huntington Indiana January 20 police report the Akron bank safe in Fulton county was blown Thursday night six thousand dollars taken and two night watchmen killed by the robbers The crime ends in a deadly robbery with casualties.
Scottsburg Indiana January 20. Dr Hurty secretary of the state board of health reports numerous smallpox cases including five in the postmaster’s family. The health officer informed the government that the postmaster had the disease yet continued to work.
Mitchell and W C Pierce were elected president and secretary of the United Mine Workers by acclamation in Indianapolis Indiana. The vote reflected strong support for leadership and organized labor during the period.
Indianapolis January 20 The Barnhart appeal against the state raises a major question in the Indiana supreme court at Vincennes. Attorneys argue information prosecutions conflict with the 1787 ordinance creating the northwest territory and with common law trial by jury. If sustained, many trials could be void and about 159 convicts may be released. decision pending with state brief to be filed soon.
The state board of health reports 15 new smallpox cases in Clay County and nine in Vanderburgh County. Quarantine rules were not strictly observed. The U S Marine Hospital Service will disinfect outgoing mail at affected points by perforating bundles and bath disinfection, with a special officer from Louisville to Lesterville to supervise.
Physicians who treated smallpox patients in northeastern Allen County have not reported them to authorities. Dr. Carl Proegler, secretary of the county board of health, issued the order debarring those doctors from practicing in Allen County. The action affects many well known physicians along the western border of Ohio and nearby towns and is viewed as an innovation.
Indianapolis January 19 At the Democratic state committee meeting Parks M. Martin of Spencer was re elected chairman for two years. A minority opposed the re election but the majority supported him. It was also practically agreed Joseph L Riley of Indianapolis would be secretary.
The Bank of Ellettsville ten miles north of Bloomington was robbed between 1 and 2 am Friday. About $1500 was taken after robbers pried windows with crowbars and used nitroglycerin on the safe. The explosion shattered windows as locals awoke. the robbers reportedly fled on a handcar.
A fire destroyed the livery stable owned by McGuire Johnson and Co near the White Sulphur wells causing about 2500 dollars in losses. Live stock was saved though many vehicles were burned.
Indianapolis Jan 20 Prohibition movement heads call for a state convention in Indianapolis to convene in April 2025 under chairman H J Hall to coordinate party strategy and platform.
Mrs Mary Bragg Stevens aged seven fell with a lighted lamp at her home twelve miles east of Lebanon while alone and died within twenty minutes from the burns.
Noblesville Indiana January 18 Mrs King suffered severe burns after a coal lamp she carried exploded when she tripped and fell igniting her clothes and burning her face beyond recognition.
Evansville Indiana dispatch says a 26 year old woman was found dead in New Harmony Posey County after an apparent cut throat incident. Police are investigating the bread and housing context as details emerge.
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