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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
4
An unclear note hints at a $200 motorcycle and a lego cycle in development before release. The text mentions a gasoline powered model and odd product pairings with wheelbarrow references, suggesting toy market speculation without concrete details.
A report suggests a fine vein of coal near Dawson City, Alaska. With coal selling at about $125 per ton, mining coal is favored as a more profitable venture than mining for gold.
The text notes Daniel Webster calling the experiment to reclaim lands west of the Missouri River useless and mentions about fifty post offices named in his honor existing in the territory.
Vanderbilt University in Nashville reports two grandsons of Qi Hung Chang as students. Ti and Yi Sung are about 21 years old and plan to study in the United States for four to five years.
The report states Brussels will hold a world’s fair in 1965 commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of Belgian independence. It notes a trend toward world’s fairs in the coming century and signals Europe’s prominent role in such exhibitions.
The piece lists dates and cities for party conventions including two factions of populists meeting in Cincinnati and Sioux Falls, Republicans in Philadelphia on June 19, Prohibitionists in Chicago on June 27, and Democrats in Kansas City on July 4.
Authorities intend to hold a Cuban municipal election in May. An educational test will qualify voters, but Cuban army veterans will be allowed to vote. If the results satisfy, power on the island may be transferred to Cuban hands.
The Shoshone chief Washakie has died at an old age, noted for never fighting whites. The piece laments that history will forget him while leaders such as Philip, Pontiac, and Sitting Bull will remain famous in future generations.
The world’s biggest period literature reading room opens in Washington with files for 648 daily newspapers. The library now receives over 509 dailies and expects the list to grow to the limit. Readers can access current editions from major cities nationwide.
Mrs. Mary A. Mott of Crooklyn New York applied for fetal permission to adopt Charles J Crane as her son. Crane is 26 years old and no precedent for adopting an adult exists, so legislative action may be needed. Crane was engaged to Mott's deceased daughter who died on her wedding eve. the mother wishes to leave her fortune of 250060 dollars to him.
Philadelphia reports the death of Representative Harmer who held his seat since 1871 earning the title father of the house. He follows in a line of Pennsylvanian lawmakers including Kel ley the pig iron celebrity and O'Neill as enduring congressmen.
The passage notes that women today still engage in arts like embroidery and doilies. It contrasts modern enjoyments with past eras such as crewel work and crazy quilts, suggesting a healthier, more varied approach to leisure for educated women.
The Roman Pontiff Leo MT recently marked his ninetieth birthday. He stands older than all prior popes, with a long-predicted decline in health, but insiders say his condition is currently as strong as at any time since his Vatican accession.
The list details a long tally of conflicts involving England during Queen Victoria’s rule. Wars cited include against Russia, Afghanistan, China, the Sikhs, the Kaffirs, India, Burmah, Ashanti, Abyssinia, Persia, the Zulus, Basutos, Egypt, Zanzibar, the Sudan, Matebele, and the Boers. The passage ends with a remark that the English are a peaceful animal.
Summary of Senate and House actions on tariffs and government, key seats changing hands, Hay Pauncefote treaty developments, veteran political notes, and international conflict reports. Includes Cuba Luzon force actions, Paris fire losses, and global emigration trends.
Obituary notes the death of Alfred C Harmer aged 75, prominent congressman from the Fifth Pennsylvania district, at his Germantown home. It also mentions a financial bill in congress affecting bank charters and government orders for ration shipments to Porto Rico, plus treasury cash balance on the 9th totaling $300,? million with reserve details.
Across the United States exchanges in the week ending the 9th totaled 1 604 726 589 dollars down from 1 715 196 307 the prior week. The text notes business failures and historic deaths including Edward Williams hanged in Trenton and Edward J Phelps Yale official in New Haven. It mentions Mount Olivet Baptist baptism and a grip epidemic in Boston.
Across Leac Leac and C and other cities 59 buildings burned for a loss of 500000. In Detroit the McDonalds welcomed two boys and two girls. Debs and doer katrreman named for president and vice president in Indianapolis. Alexander Carter killed his brother and then himself in Oakland. Hopkins hanged for wife murder in Beaumont. Coulton arrested in Frankfort over Goebel murder. Burton renominated in Cleveland. Sprague killed Mrs Gale and himself near Tacoma. Lincoln monument body removal in Springfield. Gilmore arrives in San Francisco from Manila. Redfield fire wipes out business district. A lynching follows a double murder near Jennings. Chicago child fatally wounds mother with rifle. Sheldor edits Capital in Topeka. Keeley estate leaves widow most of fortune. Goebel assassination ties reach Lexington arrests. Two parties split into armed factions. Wisconsin man John Thompson turns 105 in Racine. Tug crew recovers 12000 in gold from wreck Furor. 12 more Red Ash mine bodies found near Fire Creek. Wheat and corn on hand nationwide totals reported.
Foreign intelligence reports that further emigration of Japanese to Hawaii has been stopped by the Japanese government. The move would have increased migration flows and affected labor and demographic patterns in Hawaii and the Pacific region.
In a long floor speech Senator Rawlins of Utah spoke against holding the Philippines. The Senate passed eighty six private pension bills while the House approved an urgent deficiency bill. A counterfeit one dollar silver certificate was found in Cleveland. Major Ward and his company in Luzon were attacked by Filipinos, with eight Americans wounded.
Santa Clara county reports the largest tobacco crop on record general Winslow stresses agricultural prosperity for Cuba. Eggs sell at $120 a case and beef at $1.50 a pound. The US to establish a postal service to Nome City. Chicago ships 40000 quarters of English beef to England weekly. Sugar trust profits near 12 million annually despite stock fluctuations. New York druggists form a 150 firm association to challenge department stores. Panama Canal Co seeks sale of rights to US or an American syndicate. Massachusetts Daughters of Veterans back trailing arbutus as national flower. Proposals to equip 27 cities with pneumatic tube mail at 2.522 million. New York grand jury to probe gambling houses blamed for police protection payments. 23000 National Tube Trust workers get 10 percent wage rise from April 1. Willis River Valley association asks Congress for a federal commission on deep waterway. Massachusetts has 116 street railways over 1492 miles, up 25 miles last year. Mayor Van Wyck refuses future interview requests. 16 Yale alumni in Congress, five senators. Capt Silas W Terry named to command Washington navy yard. Philadelphia ship brings 1.0006 million worth of farm implements to Russia, largest US shipment of its kind to date.
In Frankfort Kentucky both major parties mobilize militia and flagged guards around the capitol as the legislature nears adjournment. Secretaries Powers and Capt Davis flee and are pursued while Beckham supporters form a state guard to back Gov Taylor amid threats of bloodshed.
British forces under General Kelly Kenny clash with Boers at Driefontein kopjes near Bloemfontein. Boers retreat at night after heavy losses and 40 prisoners fall to the British as several regiments and artillery engage. Reports include casualties totals and strategic moves toward Mafeking and Bloemfontein.
In St. Louis on March 12 an end to the threatened transit strike was declared after an agreement satisfying both sides was reached at seven o clock Saturday night. The executive committee and transit officials ratified the deal at a mass meeting. The men did not get all they asked but gained substantial recognition.
Brussels March 12 King Leopold promises to bring wireless telegraphy to the Belgian army after demonstrations by Signor Marconi.
A Cham berlain special reports Harry Beck, an old resident, drowned after breaking through the Missouri River ice while crossing. He fought for about an hour and a half before exhaustion. Also, in Great Barrington Massachusetts the paper mill of Charles Collander at Glendale burned Saturday night with losses around 65000.
Washington March 12 The president commuted the death sentence of Private George Murphy of Company C Twenty fourth infantry to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow soldier in the Philippines.
John B. Stout, a respected citizen of Indianapolis, was robbed by footpads on Senate Avenue Saturday night while returning home and died Sunday night. The crime prompted a police investigation and calls for heightened safety.
Sioux City March 12 Christ Bauer was murdered by his brother-in-law Ernest Meyers thirty miles east of here Saturday night. Both men were farmers. Bauer was killed while defending his mother after Meyers, drinking, started a quarrel.
New York on March 12 reports the death of Mrs. Gabriel la Bathestina Dwight Jona noted as a leading operatic performer. The obituary recalls her prominence and career in European and American stages.
Lincoln's remains were moved about 15 feet north from under the monument to a temporary receiving vault while work on the monument is finished. The body has been disturbed only once before in nearly 25 years during a theft scare. Oak Ridge visitors saw the casket, which has been changed from wood to iron to lead and finally stone sarcophagus, and the monument restoration is underway since 1864. Mrs Lincoln and Robert Lincoln's child lie nearby. The temporary vault is guarded day and night.
Washington reports Gen. Wheeler tendered his resignation on November 25 from Paniqui Luzon. The document traveled by mail, arrived at the White House, and was not promptly accepted by the president. He was ordered to report to the War Department in Washington, with mileage and expenses allowed.
Mrs John Gallagher 50 in Joliet Illinois on a March Saturday night in a fit of temporary insanity used a razor to cut her husband’s throat from ear to ear. He died before police arrived and the demented woman is jailed. Two young children slept nearby and were unharmed.
A Tatam Mexico dispatch reports four four day engagements between Yaquis and Mexican forces near Coconut Mexico. About 200 Yaquis were killed with possible higher losses, while Mexican casualties were around 25 wounded. All skirmishes lasted a few hours before the Indians withdrew.
The March report from the department of agriculture shows wheat remaining on March 1 at about 158.78 million bushels, 29 percent of last year's crop, compared with 195.00 million bushels, 29.3 percent, in 1898. Corn held totals about 773.70 million bushels, 37.2 percent of last year's crop, versus 00.50 million, 41.6 percent, in 1898.
In Panay Antique province insurgents resist Col. Houston's Nineteenth regiment. seven Americans killed, reinforcement from the Forty Fourth from Iloilo. One hundred fifty Tagalogs surrender at Capiz and move to Luzon. Also at Aparri six Americans killed in a Filipino ambush. In Redfield Iowa five Sundays ago a blaze destroyed Main street businesses, thirteen firms burned, losses about $20,000 with partial insurance.
Retired U S Army Captain Joseph W Gelray died Sunday at age 63 in Boston. His body will be taken to Arlington Cemetery in Washington for interment.
New York March 12 John Z Little the actor died in Brooklyn at 62. A native of Philadelphia he once managed a Chicago theater and toured the United States with his company producing Around the World in Ninety Days. Jackson to Return to Australia follows in San Francisco report March 12 Peter Jackson the world famous colored
The Overland Limited departs Chicago daily at 6 30 P M and reaches San Francisco on the third day with no car changes. It includes dining cars, buffet, smoking and library cars, and a barber. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 P M with through sleepers. Personally conducted excursions occur every Thursday. Tickets via Chicago and North Western RY through agents. pamphlet available from W B Kniskern Chicago.
A Yonkers Statesman note jokes about wage increases with a boss assigning tasks. Lane's Family Medicine advertises daily bowel movement support and liver and kidney health benefits. It markets oil stock prospects from Charles V. Hull with an address in Los Angeles California.
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