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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
4
The Indiana report notes a new typewriter by Shand promising concise writing. It comments that progress slows as the mills of justice grind slowly, citing a 102 year old court case resolved in Washington's court of claims.
The official report shows 10,006 wolves killed in Wyoming over the past year, underscoring the west as still wild and woolly.
Charles A. Allen became governor of Porto Rico on May 1 matching the Manila Bay anniversary and his arrival coincided with the Mayflower voyage, linking historic events in a single narrative.
The article notes that about 520 million feet of logs were cut in Maine last season and roughly half will be diverted to pulp mills to produce paper. It highlights the shift of timber from lumber to paper production in the region.
A historical note explains that Egypt in the Pharaoh era had notable dentists and practiced artificial incubation of eggs. It cites that today ovens for incubation are still found in Egypt, indicating enduring techniques.
An 11 year old Pinois pupil Freda Poignee died after a rope jumping contest she entered to win the title champion rope jumper. She completed 230 jumps then grew dizzy and died after returning home. The incident is presented as a cautionary tale for parents.
A g paymaster reports soldiers in Pinay and Negros have deposited 2900 dollars of their six month pay. He says hundreds plan to stay after enlistment ends and invest in business, hoarding pay as capital.
A town man proposed to a young woman who accepted but later learned her hair was false. She sued for breach of promise, testified she wore a wig, and was shown to have won the young man's affections under false pretenses.
Governor Roosevelt of New York signs a law making it a misdemeanor to publish letters sent by a person who died by their own action without permission from the coroner. Letters may be published only if publication would aid the discovery of a crime. The ban is praised as preventing sensational personal crisis reporting.
The secretary of the subcultural department disputes reports that skunk farming yields great fortunes nationwide. He says he knows no one profiting from such ventures and dismisses the circulating tale as false.
A new era of development arises as large forested tracts in Cuba are cleared for farming and possible settlement. Initial estimates suggest an area around 458,008 square miles with future expansion under review. The project aims to convert varying terrains into productive land while preserving some natural features.
Fragmentary report recalls Gustavus ates returning to Meeches ter New York to plead gullin to an orated meat for forgery filed years earlier. The piece notes a turbulent road and a man’s downfall over 23 years, with hints of regret and a possible outcome.
Stillwell organizer of an Orient Short Line from Kansas City to Port Stillwell on the Pacific states announces a 450 mile shorter route to the Pacific coast. Trains reportedly to run within months, drastically cutting waterway distance to South American ports by about 2200 miles. Port Stillwell would be nearer South American ports than San Francisco.
The piece notes that Ottawa, though well built, was not fireproof and suffered widespread damage due to wind fanned flames. It argues European cities avoid such conflagrations by using different materials, claiming Ottawa could have saved 17 million dollars and spared its people hardship.
A New York couple in Linghamton recounts a joke where a wife pretended to ingest poison. The husband forced an emetic and antidote down her throat, believing she intended self harm. She grew ill for a week or two and later concluded there are many kinds of jokes.
News briefs from Washington and the East West and South cover varied topics. The page highlights trends, politics, and cultural notes with nationwide reach and regional flavor.
United States Senate passed the army appropriation bill and reported naval funds. In the House a free homes measure and sundry civil bills hovered. McKinley vetoed a Navajo settlement bill. Across the ocean, British forces pressed Boer lines as Mafeking's relief looms. in Rio, Brazil marked Brazil’s discovery centennial celebration. General Otis sailed from Manila. MacArthur to replace him with Insurgents surrendering. Garcia captured in Jaen New Ecija. Paris expo attacked by unknowns. Winburg seized by British forces along the Vet river.
President McKNinteux appoints Sanford Dyote of Hawaii as wav erner of Tawaii and Tenry Fe Cooper of Hawi as secretary. The committee on leaking and currenes reports a saving of 4.604.454 for the new ecurremey hiw. Until the claim is settled the United ota mutz Tah a bop eet.
Weekly U S exchange totals end of week of the 4th reach 45 002 847 shown against the prior period. Decreases in failures and notable mentions include references to Uniontown Virginia New York Boston and national figures tied to war secretary Clemont and other named items.
A mosaic of events includes a British steamer wreck, a murder charge in Missouri, a media founder's death in California, arctic expedition surgeon run over in Detroit, and various fires tornadoes and political shifts. Notable items feature Henry Doantel GOP renomination in one district and Champ Clark in Missouri, among others.
Admiral Dewey and his wife were greeted by about 2,000 people in Memphis Tennessee. In Marshalltown Iowa churches theaters schools and clubs closed due to smallpox. In Alaska miners lynched a comrade accused of murder to avoid guarding him as a prisoner.
Senator Teller urged the senate to extend sympathy to the Boers. A bill passed to survey the Hingis river. House bills included pensions for widows under 250 and raised national board funds. A ship name charge and a Camp on the St Joseph river were proposed. A hailstorm damaged Jerseyville, and fires and storms caused widespread losses across multiple states.
The dispatch notes varied items including prices for Cuban goods, postmaster appointments in Porto Rico, and global trade shifts. It mentions exports of American liquor down 40 percent, Rock Island Railway income gains, Kaiser era famine relief, and Cape Nine passengers headed for May sailings. Also cited are Miss Morgan at Beaux Arts Paris, New York druggist associations, a Rochester reception for Gen Otis, liquor license receipts totaling 4 859 515, McKinley’s favorite poem Psalm of Life, Laura Alderman and her 159 acre Pee orchard, Stanford home bequest to Bishop Mora, and Theodore Herzl regarding a Palestine charter.
London May 8 dispatches say Boers are retreating except on the Natal frontier and at Mafeking as Lord Roberts aims to reach Kroonstad with further marches. He plans to rest briefly to repair the railway and bring up supplies while mobile forces operate toward Winburg and Vet River.
A three story brick building at 1202 Grand Avenue in Kansas City collapses at 4 20 pm trapping seven people. Ground floor housed Jacob Goodman second hand store and upper floor Mary Sokn rooming house. Injured include John W Moore 70 seriously. Former Navy man. Wreckage total. adjacent construction cited as weakening the structure.
Washington May following is the cablegram from Secretary Hasy to Ambassador White in Berlin conveying President McKinley’s cordial congratulations to Emperor William on the Crown Prince Frederick William’s eighteenth birthday. The president wishes for the health of the emperor and imperial family and for peace and prosperity of the German empire.
In St Louis this Tuesday morning a mass meeting of 2600 transit employees voted to strike immediately with unanimous support. Meanwhile in New York gold shipments were forecast for the week at 3 to 5 million dollars, with at least one shipment likely to London.
London May report says the shah of Persia will be accompanied on his European tour by a beautiful Circassian wife who will travel in male attire to disguise her identity.
James Nettles, a color performer, was hanged in the jail yard of the Four Courts after two respites. He was convicted of the murder of Samuel W. Mann, a conductor on the suburban street car line, on July 4, 1898.
Michigan Central freight house near the union depot was burned to the ground Monday afternoon. Nineteen carloads of freight and five cars were destroyed in the blaze.
Delegates at the Methodist general conference discuss strict rules on amusements like dancing cards and theater. They expect minor discipline changes while solidly opposing such entertainments. The episcopacy committee begins work on tenure districting and residences as about 20 candidates seek bishop posts. Memorials on temperance criticize President McKinley for lax enforcement of the anti cantine policy.
A May cyclone wrecked the San Antonio Loan and Trust five story building causing about 70 000 in losses uninsured. Fort Sam Houston galleries and officers quarters were ruined with hundreds of trees down. Bridges and two other major buildings added to the 100 900 plus in city damage. No casualties reported. Wheat crops and fruit trees harmed in surrounding farms.
Judge Ricks of federal court rules Lung Hone a former Chinese merchant on Clark Street Chicago must leave the country. He fought the case claiming burden of proof lay with the government and that Lung was not a merchant when arrested while working in a laundry. The court holds the celestial unlawfully in this country.
New York May 3 At a board meeting Henry W Seligman and Frederick W Strauss resigned from the American Steel and Wire company board They said they retire because John W Gates did not retire from management as expected The resignations follow a public statement by the two directors. New York May 2 Judge Foster dismissed four indictments against Francis H Weeks Weeks a lawyer and executor misappropriated about 1 5 million from about 70 estates Five indictments were found Recorder Smyth sentenced him to ten years hard labor.
The board of trade shows April imports up by 3 264 900 pounds and exports up by 3 187 600 pounds. A severe hail storm in Toledo Ohio caused extensive damage to plate glass greenhouses fruit trees and vehicles with large losses expected.
Paul Robinson a noted dwarf died Monday aged 70 years in Beloit Wisconsin He was scarcely four feet tall yet a dignified respected and capable farmer and broker and was regarded wealthy by those who knew him
Telegrams from Gen. Young report Aguinaldo has rejoined the rebel general Tina in the north and that they are reassembling a sizable force in the mountains. He seeks reinforcements to resume fighting during the rains. Rebels have attacked Catarman and Jaro with heavy losses reported on both sides.
Samuel Gompers, president of the Federation of Labor, told the Lohemia Hall crowd that Judge Freedman's injunction against picketing and aiding the strike is illegal and unconstitutional. He urged striking cigarmakers to continue their fight, saying they can still contribute money and support the pickets. Gompers asserted the manufacturers rely on wealth and court influence to defeat the strike and vowed to defend the cause.
Memphis crowds greet Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey with receptions a floral parade and a grand ball at the Grand Opera House. The visitors, including Lt. Caldwell and Lt. Crawford, enjoy a morning breakfast at the Peabody and a day of festivities surpassing prior social events.
senior Alberti editor of Don Claridades was shot and killed at the theater in Gibara Santiago de Cuba province on Sunday night an unknown assassin. Alberti an active politician and critic of American election orders had received threats ridiculed in his paper Hidalgo who killed Capt Smith editor of Den Claridades earlier was linked to the port.
W G Sharp reports to Pleasant Valley Coal company treasurer on the Scafield mine disaster. Total killed 199, bodies recovered 195, injured 7. Of those inside the mine 103 escaped alive and uninjured. 105 widows and 270 orphans.
Richard Storrs Willis, noted author editor and teacher, died suddenly of heart disease in Detroit on Monday. He was 82 years old.
A British subject proclaims his status while signing a hotel register. A clerk warns that Boers may lurk, advising guests to seek cover if spotted. The remark appears in the Philadelphia North American and echoes other period quips in Ram's Horn.
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