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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
6
A coastal notice stresses the continuing danger at resorts with emphasis on summer crowds and the risk posed by a specific female visitor. The remark contrasts with Spanish shell dangers and frames the issue as the era's top seaside threat.
Since 1887 fourteen United States senators have died in office and twelve after leaving. This marks the heaviest mortality in the Senate's records.
An Italian doctor reports that a pineapple contains a pepsin like substance and that a single pineapple can digest ten pounds of beef, suggesting a powerful meat tenderizer in the fruit.
In 1888 foreign demand for corn reached 25 000 000 bushels and by 1898 exceeded 200 000 000 bushels. The world is discovering the merits of one of nature s best productions.
Gen. Hernandez, the rebel leader captured in Venezuela, is famed across the country for bravery. He has sustained 18 battle wounds, has been captured 20 times, and spent a lengthy period in exile in Cuba.
The prize money distributed among sailors during the Civil War neared 12 million dollars. Officials say the war is off to a strong start and anticipate rapid additions to the prize fund if the new flying squadron operates against Spanish shores.
Ernest Terah Hooley, a London financier once riding immense wealth, has liabilities amounting to millions. At the height of his success he reportedly made 10,000,000 dollars in three days.
The new army list includes Fred D. Grant son of a famed commander as brigadier general Michael V. Sheridan brother of Little Phil as brigadier general and Rev. Thomas Sherman son of the march to the sea hero serving as army chaplain.
The record price peaked at 5.69 per bushel in 1812 due to crop failure in England and high cereal tariffs. In November 1866 wheat sold for 2.03 in Chicago, then a spring corner pushed it to 2.85 by May 1. By 1880s prices reached 2 again from another corner.
Former President Harrison spoke on the American navy praising its ships personnel and spirit. He called the force unequaled and argued the courage and daring of its men offer a world class spectacle of naval power.
Tailor, post master of Searon in County Down Ireland, has served 70 years in office and is now 116. He smoked from 14 to 114 but quit two years ago, saying habits harm health. He views such men as object lessons for youth and states to err is human but persisting is infamous.
The piece describes American soldiers facing unfamiliar jungle fighting as they pursue enemies hiding in brush at Guantanamo. It notes the challenge of spotting foes camouflaged as plantain patches and the oppressive heat that slows firing.
The world’s largest electric searchlight is being erected at Fort Monroe to guard the Chesapeake entrance. It yields a nine foot beam capable of illuminating objects 100 miles away, with clouds visible beyond that distance. The beacon, built in France, now uses American generating equipment and revolves six times per minute with an estimated intensity of 90 million candles.
A central New York woman offers her 31 month old twin boys as mascots for the Iowa and New York, admiral Sampson’s fleet, saying she knows these ships well and would be honored by cradies aboard American cruisers. The peculiar patriotism draws attention as a unique display.
A historical note describes rations of a soldier in Russia valued at two dollars and twenty five cents annually. Daily food consisted of two pounds of dry rye bread baked hard, then broken into strips and re-baked into small portions.
A detailed roundup from Washington and regions across the Union notes Pettigrew opposing Hawaiian annexation in the Senate. The House reports on sundry civil bill agreements, discusses bankruptcy, and defers sessions. Also reported are a canal bill, maritime appointments, a Navy secretary post, and a July 2 anticipated vote on annexation. Other items describe drownings in Michigan and Missouri, a Louisville mob incident, the Chicago American Derby results, a naval tragedy in St. Louis, Cheyenne train collision deaths, and tornado damage across several midwestern states.
Spanish agents authorized to assess war end desire nationwide as mass war loans sail through Massachusetts. Cuba dispatches describe sharp land fighting near Baiquiri and heavy bombardment driving Spaniards from hills. In Cuba Roosevelt's Rough Riders clash near Santiago with 1 000 cavalry and 2 600 infantry, with 13 Americans killed and 450 wounded.
Retired army officer Col. R. E. A. Crafton died in Washington at age 63. Yount de Cassina, Russia’s first ambassador, was formally presented to President McKinley.
Cornell edged Yale and Harvard by four miles in 24 45 on the Phames river. In Fulton a man killed his father in law and wounded others before dying by suicide. Potter oilcloth works burned in Philadelphia, a 500000 loss. Baseball league percentages listed for 13 clubs. Tom Linton of Wales set a 20 mile bicycle world record in 36 59 in New York.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin a woodworkers strike riot left James Morris dead and several injured as state militia restored order. Across South Dakota Populists Democrats and Silver Republicans nominated fusion ticket headed by Andrew Lee for governor. Fire destroyed Smead and Co iron foundry in Louisville Kentucky causing about 250000 dollars in losses. Fire. destroyed. the Great Western
Off Noumea New South Wales a Russian boat from Bay of Naples capsized with 14 sailors devoured by sharks. At Port Arthur a Chinese torpedo boat destroyer drove ashore with 130 drowned. Captain Sverdrup’s Arctic expedition sailed from Christiania Norway. Fire devastates Clifton House Niagara Falls Canadian side logs valued at $100000.
In late 1890s session reports senators Clay Roach and Caffery opposed Hawaiian annexation while the Senate and House debated District of Columbia affairs. Other items include rewards for bravery in the Spanish American War, expeditions to the Philippines, Cuban unrest, and preparations for Manila surrender.
Lightning kills thirty-five cattle on George Vail’s Gaylord Kansas farm. Admiral Pascuele de Cervera y Parte is listed with full titles. The Commercial Law League of America meets at Put-in-Bay July 26 to 29. Gov Leedy says Kansas volunteers will be recruited from the colored population. Harry Shultz, 25, dies after cycling 46 miles on a Little Kanawha steamer route Creston to Parkersburg. Capt John H Kauke gifts a $30,000 residence for a ladies dormitory at Wooster University after already donating $40,000 cash. Two McKinley relatives join the army as privates. Col Henry Flad dies while strolling in Highland Park. Ex Queen Natalie plans aid missions in the Spain US war zone. Prince Hohenlohe and other officials decorated on Emperor William II’s reign anniversary. Pensions bureau warns notaries about oath administration amid fraud concerns.
A dispatch from Alexandria reports Admiral Camara’s squadron at Port Said awaiting orders with Pelayo as flagship, Emperado Carlos Quintos, two armored cruisers, torpedo boats and four thousand troops aboard transportships. Madrid notes Camara aimed for the Philippines, while US threats to attack Spain’s coast have had limited effect.
A Friday night to Saturday storm rips through North Dakota Kansas Illinois and Wisconsin causing ruined crops, destroyed buildings, washed out railroad tracks and bridges, and several fatalities. The Belvidere and Algonquin areas report major losses with cattle killed and communities isolated by washed out rails.
Washington reports doubt that Camara's squadron will threaten Dewey as rumors hover of ironclads Pelayo and Carlos V returning to Spain. Officials suspect Madrid aims to shift peace talks by seizing a Philippine island while dismissing a sensational tale of Captain Erapas's death as a false report.
George Scott a 21 year old Black man was hanged by a mob in Russellville Kentucky about 1 AM Sunday after overpowering the jailer. He had been jailed for weeks on a charge of attempting to outrage Mrs. William Scroggins near Adairville. No resistance offered.
Thirty thousand spectators saw the American Derby at Washington Park. Pink Coat won, Warrenton was second, and Isabel finished third.
The secretary of war presented to the Senate a copy of a bill and proposed indemnification for expenses incurred by states in deploying troops.
A wide storm system lashed Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa causing two drownings multiple railroad washouts and extensive property damage. The Dodd brothers saved two men from drowning as floods ruined crops and several towns reported extensive destruction. In Marietta Ohio a cyclone struck killing and injuring several and a Great Western distillery in Peoria was destroyed by lightning with losses around 200000.
A tramp fatally shot John Prescott of East Somerville Massachusetts and later wounded Policeman John Robbins in Elkhart Indiana. The incident occurred June 27 as unknown tramps assaulted them and fled the scene.
Washington June 28 The administration decided to send an iron squadron to the Spanish coast and the Mediterranean with Commodore Watson in command of the eastern squadron. The fleet will coal at Newport News and may depart around July 4. The plan includes attacking from the new world and gathering full coastal intelligence before sails, with Canaries or Ceuta as possible targets.
Bangor republicans renominated Charles A. Boutelle by unanimous vote in the Fourth Maine district. Lewiston reports Nelson Dingley renominated. Paris notes M Henri Brisson forms two cabinets after failed attempts by Ribot, Sarrien and Destral to form a ministry succeeding M Meline.
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a husband and wife clashing over child education. He demands practical, businesslike lessons while she favors botanical and celestial pursuits for Loretta Isabel and Tom, aiming to prepare children to manage money and live within their means.
An old attorney recalls a strange case where a plaintiff sued for damages after a runaway horse. The jury awarded 8687 dollars, then the judge voided it as excessive. The foreman explained they averaged individual damages to reach a new total. The tale illustrates jury deliberation quirks.
Miss Hinkie criticizes Vinnie Garpickels as an admirable elocutionist but poor painter. Miss Pankle defends the artist though she dislikes the elocution. The clippings also quote provocative lines from the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Bulletin about drilling and public tasks.
Mrs Lucy Goodwin writes from folly West Virginia praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Sanative Wash and Liver Pills for four years of womb trouble nervous prostration and painful menstruation She says after three bottles she weighs 131 pounds up from 108 and can do housework again urging others to try the medicine.
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