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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
4
The Louisville Post mocks Tesla's claim of signaling Mars with a line about Mars not signaling back. The piece suggests all planned donations would fill a barn rather than provide a home for Dewey.
A shipment of 77 carloads of American made harvesting machines to the Argentine republic signals growing demand in South America for the world’s best market.
A cry of distress from Boston reports Limnoria terebozus a wood eating conchiferous mollusk attacking wharf structures. The piece notes a persistent bug problem with a long antennae predating on Boston’s piers.
Greek divers report finding a large treasure in a Russian flagship sunk in Greek waters in 1770. Gold coins valued at 55000 dollars have been recovered, with divers noting extensive stores of silver and jewels washed from the wreck by storms over the century.
At the commencement exercises the annual address was delivered by Rev. E. P. Jones described as the velvet-lipped orator of the Delta. Musical exercises were directed by Prof. George F. Brown noted as the black Beethoven.
A columnist urges young women to return home and learn domestic arts, arguing that aprons and housework build character. The author states girls who avoid domestic roles lack proper training and are seen as mere bric a brac by many suitors.
A report from St. Petersburg states crops will total fail in seven to eight Russian provinces with about 11 million people. The looming disaster shatters hopes for famine relief from forthcoming harvests.
Officials estimate the import of French sardines on the Maine coast will exceed 2,000,000 boxes, up from about 900,000 last year. The Maine herring fishery will align more with sardines as a new canning process, used across the Atlantic, comes to the United States.
In the last five months new mills in the south total 11.5 million dollars in outlay with 54 existing mills adding 5.606 million. Additions will bring 1,100,666 new spindles to southern machinery while about 4,060,000 spindles are already operating in the region.
The Richmond locomotive works shipped 20 locomotives to Sweden for government railroads. Engines lack bells and cowcatchers as unnecessary in Swedish fencing heavy lines. All engineers’ levers and tools are placed on the left side of the cabs.
A Washington friend recounts Congressman Bland saying he might not outlive Dingley after learning of Dingley’s serious illness. The two men, despite political differences, were noted as close friends.
Medical science notes strawberries may arrest periods of obstinate volubility in both private and public life. The fruit is hailed as a possible relief agent though it currently sells for about ten cents a quart in markets.
A river south of Manila known as the Zapote was deemed impassable for an army unless fortified. Lut Unele Saim and his soldiers swam across after spotting armed insurgents, causing the insurgents to flee and ending the battle. The text blames Yankee ignorance of warfare rules for the danger.
Gen John Eaton head of Porto Rico public instruction reports flag reception by natives after La Fayette post sent banners. He visited every municipality, witnessed flag salutes and schoolchildren singing America in English. English instruction now reaches about 10 000 pupils.
The city of Alameda California forms a unique club the Divorced Men Club and notes that divorce mills nationwide produce many candidates for such groups. It adds that women may form a sister club as many divorced women exist as men.
A weekly roundup presents key developments from Washington and major events across the East West and South. The column highlights political moves policy shifts and notable incidents shaping the national landscape.
A Washington dispatch reports May internal revenue totals at 23,500,734 up 39,402,616 from May 1898, with McKinley to call 12,000 volunteers for the Philippines. Samoa peace leads to provisional government. six months show 1,181 miles of new U S railways. Georgetown grants honorary LL D to Schley Melville Wheeler.
At age 10 Henry P Plant who controlled west coast Florida hotel and railroad interests died at his New York home. Clearing house totals for the week ended the 23 reached 1 61 215 055 with a rise from the prior week. Abram Gould brother of Jay Gould died at Salem New York aged 56. Joshua Gray inventor of the rubber topped lead pencil died in Boston aged 75. Smedley Darlington former congressman from 1809 to 1803 died in Westchester at 72. Willis L Moore escaped drowning at Cape May. Laurel Delaware had 75 buildings destroyed including hotels and bank. many businesses and homes lost.
Various notices report Andrew Carnegie receiving a Doctor of Laws in Tiffin Ohio, multiple drownings and a murder suspect executed in Georgia, National Music Teachers Association elections in Cincinnati, rail wreck near Muscatine Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan political moves, deaths in Nebraska Indiana and Chicago, a cyclone near Darnley Nebraska, and celebrations planned in Porto Rico with Fourth of July preparations.
The steamer Apalache sank in the Chipola river near Wewahitchka Florida with three drowning victims including Mrs. S E Clark of Chicago and Mrs McKnight and her daughter of Jackson Tennessee plus a deck hand. In Hawaii the first Fourth of July under American sovereignty is to be celebrated memorably.
April receipts at all Philippine ports amount to 533 276 dollars. Twenty Mexicans leaving San Ignacio for mines perish from thirst. In Rossland British Columbia a dynamite blast kills Charles Lee Charles Post and Mike Griffith. Hamilton Ontario Benjamin Parrott hanged for killing his mother. The gold standard adopted in India. Manila reports a siege at San Fernando expected at once. Aguinaldo leads operations to recapture Manila amid surrounded forces. Fire devastates St. Raymond Ontario. A Russian survey party of ten is massacred in Kirin province China. Spain’s queen regent signs bill ceding Caroline islands to Germany.
Dispatch from Maj. Gen. Otis reports 30,000 effective soldiers sufficient to control the Philippines. American forces occupy most of the Tagal country while insurgents are scattered. Large rebel force about 4,000 in Tarlac. others total 2,000. Southeast Luzon natives seek peace under American protection. Transports Grant and Hooker reach Manila. Industry cuts loom as tin-plate works close and 5,000 workers lose jobs.
A survey notes President McKinley has earned the LL D degree from seven colleges. Various items report on German efforts to stamp out consumption, glass price hikes, Idaho land totals, Alaskan seasonal cleanup, Wall Street revenue stamps, stock seats, and a series of other brief notices.
Gov Roosevelt attends NM reunion of Rough Riders led at San Juan Hill. Thousands cheer as he arrives at Las Vegas and visits Wagon Mound and Springer. Officers elected, honorary members named, and next reunion site争 debated between Oklahoma City and Colorado Springs.
Russell W. Porter of this city will join the Diana expedition leaving Sydney July 26 to communicate with Lieut Peary on Greenland's western coast. Porter will take up supplies and return with a report on his work over the past year.
The Official Gazette from Madrid dated June 26 states the effective active army for the upcoming financial year is fixed at 108 000 men.
June 26 report shows thirty three yellow fever cases in Santiago de Cuba since the outbreak began, with five deaths. One fatality was in the Fifth Infantry. four others were civilians.
A Sunday morning fire in St Raymond destroyed about 40 buildings including a convent. The village, 35 miles from Quebec City, suffered estimated losses around 50000 dollars and extensive property damage.
Jewelry and wearing apparel valued at 50000, imported from Europe, were seized at the North River pier by customs officials. Mrs Phyllis E Dodge and two men, Wormser and Smith, were involved as trunks were opened revealing 10000 in dress goods and 40000 in jewelry. The matter threatens further developments at the upcoming examination.
Secretary Al ger arrives in Washington after three weeks away in New England and Michigan. He asserts he will not resign to pursue a Senate seat and reiterates support for President McKinley while noting no comment on possible troop changes in the Philippines. He claims no knowledge of a dispatch from Gen Otis about abandoning ground without reinforcements.
Detroit governor Pingree announced after a long conference with the attorney general that he would deny the requisitions for Mr and Mrs Charles Dulme who are charged with kidnapping their nephew Moses Fowler Chase.
Three men died when a boat capsized in the Yellowstone River at Greycliff Montana on Sunday. The victims are Reno Sherman of Centralia Illinois J W Dickerson of Centralia Illinois and W S Thompson of Kansas City Missouri.
Rome reports the Vatican party has gained a narrow majority in the Rome municipal elections for the first time since 1870. Churches glow with nightly illumination to celebrate the result as supporters parade through the streets.
In Cathay North Dakota on June 26 Rocky Mountain locusts are again seen in parts of the locality. Farmers fear crop damage could exceed last year due to late planting and growing crops.
Miss Lena Falk of Chicago drowned when a boat capsized near Put-In-Bay as she rowed with a male companion. The sea grew rough and the woman sank before help arrived. the man was rescued after difficulties.
Miss Belle Slavin, a bank stenographer, was found dead from a head wound in the National Bank of Commerce office in Wichita. Police now lean to murder after findings of three sealed letters, a stray pistol shot heard, and a revolver not hers.
Cleveland ends a lengthy street car strike after negotiations. The agreement reinstates about half the workers immediately with arbitration for grievances and a waiting list for others. Early violence included a nonunion conductor being struck. overall losses hit £100,900 for the Big Consolidated and £230,000 for the Little Consolidated.
Miles McDonald age 20 employed at F. M. Long Shop leaped from the center span of the Eads bridge on a wager and fell about 115 feet to the river. He landed on his shoulders and upper back and was saved by a prepositioned boat crew.
A Bee report from Bartley Nebraska describes a four o clock Sunday afternoon hailstorm and flood that destroyed corn and wheat across Bartley and surrounding territory. Thousands of dollars in property loss, with little hail insurance, loom large for farmers.
London June 26. The archbishop of Canterbury Frederick Temple unveiled a statue at Rugby in memory of Thomas Hughes QC author of Tom Brown's School Days and founder of Rugby Tennessee in the presence of a distinguished assembly.
The queen regent in Madrid signs the bill ceding the Caroline islands to Germany on June 26, formalizing the transfer under royal authority.
James Miller shot and killed George Gray at New Philadelphia Illinois six miles east of Bushnell. Both men worked on William Rich's farm and had recent fights over a card game. The fatal shooting occurred Saturday night.
Nellie Burrows whose home is Normal Illinois died by suicide in Fulton on Saturday. The self inflicted death marks the third such fatal act by immediate relatives in recent years.
A lawyer questions a witness about being in the galloon during an assault as the Boston Courier reports. The witness confirms presence and notes he followed others, unsure of the barkeeper’s name.
Through Big Four and Chesapeake & Ohio Railways one fare round trip tickets on sale July 11 12 13 good to return by July 31 extended to August 15. For full information contact C Tucker GNA 234 N Clark St Chicago.
A garbled line presents a comic clash with nonsensical names and a humorous demand, mentioning fortune, knocking at a door, and selling something in a punchy, dismissive tone.
Schedule notes an inexpensive church group trip from Richmond Virginia to Washington New York and Seashore Resorts during the B Y P U convention. Details list J C Tucker G N A Big Four Route Chicago as contact point.
A Washington Post forecast warns that in years to come western communities may react to auto theft with lynching. The remark highlights public anger over crime and calls for stronger law enforcement responses amid rising vehicle theft concerns.
An advertisement promises a fine battlefield map or a deck of scenic playing cards for thirty cents with stamps or cash. The offer is addressed to W. E. Conkyn of the N W P A C O Hy at 234 Clark Street in Chicago. The snippet includes light humor and unrelated jokes from other papers.
A Brooklyn woman describes severe headaches dizziness and stomach upset from white discharge and nervous restlessness a year ago. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports becoming a new woman and recommends it to friends and her daughter.
The article notes that over eighty thousand letters were received by Mrs Pinkham in 1897 and asserts this demonstrates her efficacy in assisting women who suffer. An emphasis on the widespread demand for her remedies and guidance is evident.
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