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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
Alaska declares it has been American soil for over three decades and presses to send a territorial delegate to Congress to represent its resources and interests.
Reports indicate the Florida orange crop may be ruined by the cold, a likely third such loss in ten years. Observers view this as a sign the region is not well suited to orange growing.
Three men who once reported for Albany papers Daniel Manning Daniel S. Lamont and Charles Emory Smith joined the cabinet less than 25 years after their newsroom days. They sat together covering New York legislature proceedings in their early careers.
William Colombe a private in the Fourth U S Cavalry stationed in the Philippines writes to the Carlisle Indian School superintendent. He states he shot and killed the Filipino sharpshooter who killed General Lawton.
The sale of an American art collection in New York shows nearly $400,000 paid in 12 months by Americans for American painters. The trend suggests patrons judge merit over artist origin, with buyers favoring American works over foreign artists.
A government geologist aboard a traveling ship reports passing over a water stretch where 50 million golden yellow snakes with black and green checkerboard patterns writhed. He also declines to provide any analysis of alcoholic beverages sold in the Philippines.
Renowned New York sculptor Ruckstuhl envisions a 600 foot stone monument crowning the Palisades. Resting on a cliff of equal height the summit would rise 200 feet above the Eiffel Tower, serving as a water tower and lighthouse for practical and ornamental use.
Official notice from St Petersburg states the first section of the Trans-Balkan division is complete and by midsummer through communication will run from St Petersburg to Vinadivostock a distance of 6 372 miles. The journey is estimated to take 42 days. Russia is a country of great distances.
The retirement of Susan B Anthony from the presidency of the National Woman Suffrage Association prompts recollections of her life. In 1872 she was arrested for attempting to vote and test the amendment, refusing to pay the resulting fine.
A German agrarian paper argues one inspector at Armour packing works working ten hours daily can inspect only one pig per minute for export and calls this careless. The writer notes Chicago stock yards contradicting the claim, as a living hog can pass through stages and become sausage in three minutes, making one minute inspection seem sufficient.
An Indiana town heard a bold eulogy of the American flag with the claim that it now floats from New York to the Philippines and from Havana to Cuba. A second speaker criticized a sewer as not large enough for the territory it must drain, calling it ample to hold all the water it could contain.
Secretary Wilson asks Congress for 15000 to establish an agricultural experiment station in Hawaii 10000 for the Philippines and 5000 for Porto Rico arguing small funds will greatly improve native knowledge and farming in these territories as extension of U S research work.
The Bar association of Chicago introduces an innovation in judicial customs by proposing that law shall rise as the judge enters the courtroom, signaling respect for the court. The text notes England’s tradition of strong moral standards in its judiciary and suggests a shift in American courtroom decorum.
A condensed roundup of notable national events from Washington and across the East, West, and South. Highlights include political developments, economic updates, and social occurrences shaping the union this week.
Fifty sixth congress notes show Foraker reading Washingtons farewell in the senate while Porto Rico tariff and sleeping car rate regulation dominate house business. The Hawaiian government bill and a Porto Rico governance proposal with San Juan capital are discussed.
The text notes the Philippine commission will include W H Taft D C Worcester L E Wright N C Ide and Benjamin I Wheeler. Gen John McNulta of Chicago dies suddenly in Washington at age 60. Across the United States Porto Rico and Cuba the 168th anniversary of Washington’s birth is observed. Bernard Moses of the University of California is named as the fifth member of the new Philippine commission.
Week ending the 23d saw $1,389,285,879 in exchange activity, down from $1,507,131,331. US failures totaled 201, with 20 Philadelphia firms burned and a death. McKinley policy condemned by anti imperialists in Philadelphia. Boxers star Joe Walcott defeated ChovnskI in New York. Sedgwick transported 460 troops plus 54 dead. Cauldwell killed wife then himself. New England coast hit by gales. Canandahua rail tragedy claimed Peter D Smith’s wife and four children. Gen Wiley barge foundered with Capt Harold and four children drowned.
The Indiana populists in a state convention at Indianapolis named a full state ticket led by A G Burkhart of Tipton for governor. Henry F E Howe died at Toledo aged 69. Irving Edgar and Edwin C Vance were killed by poisonous gas in a Decatur Illinois cereal mill tank. A new Vanderbilt line between Pittsburgh and Chicago is planned. Marriages in Chicago since July 1 1898 may be invalid due to missing revenue stamps. Jefferson Davis day made a Virginia holiday. A bridge failure near Terre Haute cost 200000 dollars with no lives lost. From Manila the transport Mancock landed 100 discharged soldiers and 506 dead bodies at San Francisco. Henrietta Snell, widow of Amos Snell, died in Chicago. Fort Lawton named near Seattle. Dr A R Wright of Buffalo died in Chicago. Rock Island railroad cars to be used for traveling schools. Indiana Democrats set June 6 state convention in Indianapolis. William S King died in Minneapolis aged 72. Platteville powder mill explosion killed three. Detroit fire damaged steel works at 100000 dollars with one firefighter dead.
The bimetallists plan a national convention in Kansas City Missouri on July 4. Edward Lorenz editor of German periodicals for the United Brethren church and a prominent minister for 40 years died in Dayton Ohio. Substitution of native for American troops in Cuba will begin on April 11.
Consul Wildman reports Filipino junta members planning to meet Aguinaldo in Japan and possible Aguinaldo escape to Formosa. London cites Cronje’s brave stand and alleged surrender rumors, while Paris convicts Habert and notes large warehouse fires with heavy losses. Molteno rout reported near Ladysmith. Killings include Montmorency. Globlers kloof Boer position strengthens as Roberts reports continued fighting. A deadly factory fire in Komejimura Japan claims 31 lives. Potam clashes yield about 300 Mexican casualties.
The Senate opened formal discussion on Senator Quay's right to his seat and resumed the Hawaiian government bill. An amendment removed the property voter qualification for legislators. Arizona statehood bill introduced by Senator Clark. In the House the Porto Rican tariff debate continued with a Republican plan to cut tariffs to 15 percent for two years. Notable incidents include Wilson Wakelin killing his wife and himself in Nebraska, the flour trust collapsing with $15 million liabilities, and four killed in a Scranton mine accident. Other items: Ferraro electrocuted for a 1893 Brooklyn murder. Perry Georgia bank robbed of $3,700. Indiana prohibitionists move their state convention to May 1. Rev. Anthony Robinson dies at 90. Armour estate valued at $1,000,000 to widow and two sons. H M Comer dies in Savannah. The London war office says Cronje surrendered to British forces amid Boer resistance near Bloemfontein. Buller advances toward Ladysmith. Milton Rathbun fasts 35 days in New York. Kentucky contest board awards election certificates to democratic contestants. republicans contest and demand possession, which is not granted.
A roundup of short notes covers steel farm wagons and power lines, a governor of Indiana among living ex-officeholders, diplomacy on northern Asia Minor, seeds distribution by legislators, railroads phasing out wooden cars, profitable turpentine rises in Florida, a New York atheist school case, Pennsylvania factory accident totals, cocaine sale law in Virginia, artificial marble making in Virginia, a Wilkes-Barre marriage, British naval budget, consumption mortality, and aging physicians.
London reports Gen Cronje capitulated at daylight and becomes a prisoner in Roberts camp. Dispatches describe Boer movements near Bloemfontein and Ladysmith, with estimates of 30,000 to 70,000 Boers in the field and Buller pressing toward Ladysmith. Steyn reportedly favors peace as Mafeking burghers express desire to defend farms.
Senator James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, in St. Louis argues the party opposes imperialism and supports expanding commerce. He says silver remains a key issue but depends on voter views, predicts Bryan as the next nominee, and comments on convention travel around July 4.
A Winnipeg dispatch reports Joseph Hansen, a boy from a farmer near Medicine Hat, NWT, frozen to death in a blizzard. The father and son were out to bring in horses, wandered all night, and the boy died after the father carried him home.
Albert Hoskins pleaded guilty in criminal court to holding up a street car conductor last September and was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary. He is a widower with two children. Two weeks earlier a jury sentenced a negro highwayman to 40 years.
The United States Milling company, a major flour mill trust with mills in Milwaukee Superior Minneapolis Duluth New York and New Jersey, collapses with under $1,000 cash and nearly $15 million in liabilities. Receivers James G Jenkins appoints Daniel Thomas Albert Loring and Charles L Kimball to take inventory and manage claims. Wisconsin creditors must file by January 1 1992.
Washington February 27 Republicans reach a two year limit and cut the duty from 25 to 15 percent promising president approval. Key holdouts McCall Littlefield Lorimer Crumpacker oppose though leaders expect votes from opposition to pass the measure as amended. Cannon Payne Henderson lead a heated caucus urging unity.
New York on February 27 reports government bonds rising a full point with fours of 1907 and 1925 and five per cent bonds reaching record highs amid expectations of heavy future demand under the refunding law. Banks borrowing to meet anticipated needs bolster the move. In Washington, the Supreme Court upholds Utah's criminal information process and eight member juries not conflicting with the federal constitution.
Perry Georgia February 27. The Perry loan and savings bank was entered by professional robbers Sunday night and $3700 stolen.
The court of claims ruled against Admiral Dewey on his prize money claim for the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila harbor. It awarded him 9750 dollars, rejecting the argument that the enemy force was superior.
Indianapolis Feb 27 A new date for the prohibition state convention was chosen Monday. The event will be held May 1 and 2, one week after the Republican state convention. The original dates April 23 and 24 were moved to avoid the conflict.
State supreme court denied the application of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter to bring his case into that court. There was no written opinion.
Ottumwa Iowa February 27 Rev Anthony Robinson the oldest of Iowa evangelists died Monday night aged 90 years His revivalist career was one of the most remarkable in the state and his passing ends a long spiritual journey in the region
Feb 27 report notes a trust organized this summer by United fish interests is cutting prices to gain control of the national fish market. The move, seen by some as an attempt to dominate supply and pricing across the industry, prompts concern among fishermen and distributors.
George Wooley Allen longtime editor of the Evening Telegraph Philadelphia died at his home in the city in the sixty second year of his life. He served the paper for more than 30 years and was a prominent figure in local journalism.
Antonio Fer raro was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison for the murder of Luciano Muchio in Brooklyn on April 4 1898.
Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst will withdraw from public reform efforts to focus on his duties as pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian Church in New York. The move comes as he shifts energy to parish responsibilities and related time demands.
Menominee Michigan February 27 Overcome by despondency former state senator Joseph Fleshiem shot himself through the brain in his barn and died instantly He recently failed in business authorities said the tragedy followed a period of financial strain and personal worry.
An English invention using wireless telegraph principles to steer any craft submerged or on top is perfected. It is expected to make torpedo boats nearly infallible in naval war, claimed alongside a dismissive note about a patent medicine’s cures.
A set of witty sayings on women and success with playful observations. The notes mock stereotypes about cooking, blues, resolutions, and social finesse, ending with a quip about birth and indolence mirroring aristocratic airs.
The charming title from Sam T Clover author and editor gains interest as readers plan trips to the Paris Exposition. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway has bought copies for distribution. Send six cents with address to Geo H Heafford Old Colony Building Chicago.
On opening day of the Fifty sixth congress a gaunt man entered the House center door and claimed to be a member. The doorkeeper stopped him initially but allowed passage after recognizing Cushman from Washington. The incident amuses staff as a lapse in security and triggers a moment of reflection.
New students enrolling at the Sprint Term beginning March 26 1900 may receive a thirty days trial free in Preparatory Normal College Commercial Shorthand and Typewriting Departments. Opportunity to test a practical college of the west. All expenses low. Address President J F Hirsch Charles City Iowa.
A brief Chicago Evening News item captures a domestic exchange about mailing a letter. The wife asks about the letter, the husband confirms mailing it, and they debate adding a postscript as the letter is produced.
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas opens March 1 1900 offering ideal climate pure water and fine accommodations for health and pleasure seekers. Through Sleepers via Frisco Line write for details to the Manager or Frisco Line representative.
The Catholic Standard and Times playfully asks what animal represents Great Britain. A child suggests lobster after a hint that starts with L, reflecting a lighthearted classroom wordplay from a period newspaper.
Salzer Seed Co announces dirt cheap prices for potatoes and farm seeds with millions of pounds of onion seed cabbage radish peas beans corn potatoes and more. Catalog and CC Fer notice urged from Lia Crosse Wisconsin.
A shopkeeper named Danger moved across the street and posted this notice: J Danger from over the way. A new occupant whose name is not given hung a second sign declaring This is a safe shop no Danger here.
Trains now leave Chicago from Central Station Park Row and 12th St Lake Front for St Paul Minneapolis Ashland Duluth and the Northwest Nearest ticket agent can give you further information Jas C Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis. Every private in the regiment bought a copy. Cleveland Plain Dealer quotation shows private circulation history of the regiment.
An Atchison Globe item promotes Lane's Family Medicine promising daily bowel movements for health and liver kidney healing. It touts cures for aches with prices 25 and 50 cents. The ad ends with a quip about friendship and secrets.
Public notice style snippet notes Laxative Bromo Ginning Tablets sold by druggists with 25 cent price and refund policy. It parodies medical claims by contrasting failures and successes and mixes humorous quotes from various papers about efficiency and urgency.
A vintage ad extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a medicinal aid to “keep you in good health” and links charity to health, featuring testimonial-like lines about blood health and vitality. The message promotes a tonic with claims of improving headaches and blood strength, attributed to C. A. Bettyare of Long Island City, NY.
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