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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
4
In Russia eleven laboratories produce diphtheria serum trusted by the public. Among 44,631 cases treated with the serum the death rate was 14 percent, compared with 31 percent in 6,507 cases not treated with it.
A new building item, the aluminium hut, is produced by a Pennsylvania firm for Klondike miners. When packed for carriage it weighs 110 pounds and consists of four sides and a thin sheet roof, giving the erected house a volume of 190 cubic feet.
In the 1894 Yalu engagement between China and Japan Commander Philo McGiffin of the Chinese vessel Chen Yuen had both eardrums ruptured by the blast of his own ships guns. Several crew members were similarly permanently injured.
Russia conducted six week trials with aluminium shoes on some Finland dragoons horses doubling as fore or hind footwear. The experiment showed aluminium shoes wear longer and protect the hoof better than iron fore shoes.
A historical passage portrays Russia as a vast farm covering a seventh of Earth's surface and a sixth of its area. It notes about six men manage it, a population split into 10 million of various classes, and 114 million citizens with a large, uneducated peasantry.
A white marble pyramid monument three meters high with a relief portrait stands before the Mayerling shooting box. The box, now a convent, hosts perpetual prayers for the late Crown Prince Rudolph's soul as commemorated by Empress Elizabeth.
A boy known for frequent fights at school and with his father is sent to Annapolis as a cadet. The father ordered the boy to turn fighting into a business, framing the discipline as a path to reform.
Grex Wryth, a former Cuban captain general, urges Spain to provide 50,000 soldiers so he can march on the United States. He promises to supply transports and 15,000 U S troops to demonstrate quick naval dominance, arguing Spain should seize the chance.
Differences of patriotic sentiment split the family of Vincente Wauria Martens, a wealthy New York City insurance man. The Spaniard joined Spanish forces in Cuba while his son Richard joined the Tist regiment in Florida to oppose him, creating a family rift across continents.
D Goodwin of McKinney Texas, a skilled watchmaker, built a tiny electric motor placed in a sea reef pin weighing 4 109 ounce. The front is polished gold and the commutator and segments are also gold. He wears the curiosity in his necktie as an attractive decoration discoverable only by close inspection.
Alfonso Niti the boy king of Spain amuses himself in the palace grounds drilling a company of toy gunuchs. In palace apartments there are hundreds of toy soldiers arranged in formation by veteran officers to enact sham battles against toy Americans. He also has models of ships afloat in a palace lake.
In Oregon special schools students learn simple household duties such as kindling a fire. The text notes that many children lack the skill and understanding required, leading to mismanagement, ill cooked food, fuel waste, and danger to life and property.
Jubilant readers urge collecting newspapers and magazines praising the Manila victory to send to Adm. Dewey and his fleet. The aim is to boost morale by distributing glowing articles to the sailors before the next expedition sails for Manila.
A weekly round up capturesLatest news from Washington and throughout the East West and South. Highlights include political developments economic trends and regional events shaping national affairs this period. The digest notes shifts in policy public statements and notable incidents across multiple states and sectors.
Reports from the Fifty Fifth Congress note the war revenue bill advancing in the Senate with bond provisions and silver seigniorage details. The House passed an urgency deficiency bill for army and navy emergency expenses. adjourned to the 6th. Also reported are political nominations, a death of Paul Grottkau, deadly train accident in Indiana, lynching in Arkansas, arson at Webster Manufacturing, and Bryan named colonel in Nebraska.
Reports indicate the American fleet renewed bombardment at Santiago while the Merrimac was sunk in the channel to block the harbor exit. Gen Fitzhugh Lee leads 10,000 troops toward Puerto Rico as 4,000 more advance to Santiago. Commander Gridley of the Olympia dies from war injuries. 24 Spanish POWs paroled at Key West await return to Spain.
The statement of the public debt indicates a rise of 19,341,108 dollars in May. Treasury cash stood at 821,070,369 dollars. Net debt after cash equals 1,037,773,760 dollars. May receipts were 30,074,518 dollars while expenditures reached 47,049,909 dollars. For 11 months, receipts exceed 1897 by over 60,000,000 dollars. June 1 circulating specie and notes totaled 1,248,898,256 dollars, up 180,164,261 dollars from last year.
Thomas W. Keene died in New Brighton New York from complications after an appendectomy aged 33. In Alfred Maine Louis Martels was fatally shot by Joseph Glendon husband of the woman involved and Glendon killed himself.
A hurricane swept through Brainerd Minnesota wrecking outbuildings uprooting trees demolishing store fronts and tearing off roofs. Illinois prohibitionists met in Peoria nominating William H. Boles and A E Turner for state posts while Congressmen were named in districts. Fire devastated Bicknell Indiana. Missouri Democrats renominated W E Benton and Edward Robb in separate districts.
A massive blaze in Peshawar destroyed about 4,000 houses causing damages estimated at 20 million dollars. The report also notes the death of Samuel Plimsall in London at age seven, and references an Anglo American banquet urging closer ties. A protocol between Russia and Japan recognizing Korea’s sovereignty is mentioned.
Reported actions include the Sundry Civil Appropriation conference, a war revenue bill stalemate in the House, and naval operations near Cuba. Dewey cites Spanish losses in Philippine battles. 20,000 troops reportedly landed near Santiago. 5,000 troops landed near Santiago de Cuba. earthquakes shake Kentucky towns. Oregon Republicans win control. various fires, hangings, poisonings, and political moves across several states.
Brief notices report Tow enlisting in the army at the Presidio in San Francisco, Kentucky property value and state tax totals, a New York infant renamed Walter Sampson Schley Dewey Cullen, Cleveland becoming Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers headquarters, the death of Madeline Vinton Dahlgren in Washington, Benjamin B. Comegys marked 50 years at Philadelphia National Bank, a 120 foot flag exhibited in New York, plans to raise it over Morro Castle, composition of the new French chamber of deputies, Italy’s peasants taxed and dispossessed, the death of Tobias Von Steenburgh known for praising Jenny Lind, Maine Governor Powers funding militia mobilization without an extra session, John F. Parkhurst’s sudden death in Cleveland, Julia Dent Grant named president of the Women’s National War Relief association.
Washington bulletin says insurgents under Dewey have won several engagements in Cavite, taken about 1,800 prisoners, and seized the Cavite arsenal awaiting occupation by U S troops. It notes talks with Sampson and Cervera on exchange terms for Hobson and prisoners.Officials show anxiety over Dewey’s condition.
A Quincy Hannibal excursion boat brought about 300 Black passengers to Clarksville Missouri. Curtis Young fought a colored woman Lena Bryan and City Marshal Melean was killed by a gunshot. A mob hanged Curtis and Sam Young from a tree after arrest and jail transfer.
The report indicates improved operations in Manila Bay with insurgents forced to conduct combat while the admiral rests awaiting troops. Monadnock at Mare Island ready to sail within ten days, Monterey to sail soon with Brutus convoy, and a second merchant ship to join for the 6,000 mile voyage.
Fragmentary report notes two other men feared to suffer the same fate as those previously involved.
During the June 7 celebration of the 1886 anniversary, a nationalist procession returning from ManorManstown clashed with several thousand Orangemen on Shank Hill road. Police were overpowered and several constables were injured, with one having a leg broken. Troops later restored order as the mob tore up streets and the crowd cheered.
The Monadnock with twin screws and 3000 horsepower can reach 12 knots enabling Admiral Dewey to counter any Cadiz fleet attack in Manila harbor. Spanish forces reportedly active in Cadiz last Friday were not of immediate concern as relations with the West Indies shift. Col. John Hay delivered a protest at the British foreign office alleging Canada as a base for Spanish operations and warning Britain against allowing neutrality breaches.
The first class armored Italian cruiser Carlo Alberto bound for Cuba has arrived in Gibraltar. In Oakland California a new dangerous counterfeit half dollar appears, made of lead with glass to imitate the ring and good color, but light weight and easy to detect when examined closely.
Caldwell Kan June 7 while fishing at Bluff Creek Judge J M Thomas of this city drowned. He was a pioneer and had held many important state positions.
The disturbances subsided but the mood remained tense with bitter Orange men versus police. Civilian injuries occurred and about a score of arrests were made in the unrest.
Washington reports that the transport Centennial may be unseaworthy and an inspection is ordered by Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn. If defects are confirmed, the War Department may cancel its charter. The Centennial was to join the Manila expedition as part of a second Philippines voyage.
Berlin June 7 J Goldschmidt United States consul general has been ill for three weeks and his condition has now taken a serious turn.
A major mining deal was completed in Prescott Arizona with the Gold Standard group selling the property in the Santa Maria district. Buyers named are J B Greenhut of Peoria Illinois Sumner R Clarke of Peoria and Chauncey D Clarke of Phoenix Arizona.
Fall River Massachusetts reports the Fall River iron works cotton mills with 2,700 workers restarting production Monday following a five week shutdown.
Reports from Manila detail heavy fighting as insurgents seize areas including Malabon and Tarlac while surrounding the city. Spanish casualties mount and defenses rise with moats and sandbags as Aguinaldo's forces gain momentum amid adverse weather and naval shifts.
The Thirty-fourth Michigan volunteer infantry departed for Dunn Loring Virginia where they will encamp adjacent to Camp Alger. The regiment comprises mainly hardy men from the northern peninsula and is well equipped.
Baron De Rothschild wins Grand Prix de Paris with Le Roi Soleil at Longchamps Sunday and donates his 200000 francs prize to the Paris poor.
An 19th century style advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollar compensation for any case not cured and promotes accompanying Hall's Family Pills, with address for F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio and druggist sales at 75 cents.
A fragment from the Chicago Evening News notes a joke about a family trait and the idea of a poet in the family. It mentions a doctor and a scarlet fever reference, hinting at hereditary humor.
Dr Hayes of Buffalo New York markets a treatment for asthma that avoids symptom drugs and instead uses natural alteratives and tonics to boost digestion and blood quality. He offers a thesis titled Asthma and Hay Fever Cured to Stay Cured with case reports free of charge.
A street remark attributed to a youth references Christopher Columbus as the discoverer of America with a pointed stereotype, drawing attention to ethnic shorthand in a New York Weekly piece.
The ad touts Grain-O as a universal coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims no nerve upset or digestion problems and presents Grain-O as a genuine scientific product that looks and tastes like the best coffee while offering health and strength benefits. Consumers are urged to ask their grocer for Grain-O.
Two letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One woman reports back pain weakness despondency and exhaustion improved after starting the remedy. The other describes tiredness headache backache loss of appetite and run down condition alleviated after using multiple Pinkham products.
Mrs. McLure E Herrel of Powell Station Tennessee writes she suffered three years with back weakness, womb falling, bearing down pains and headaches. After two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels like a new woman and recommends the medicine to other women.
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