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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
A garbled wording notes Dewey era gun crews pronouncing Cavite as Dennis with emphasis on the eight inch guns, reflecting a playful or altered pronunciation seen in historical references.
The passage notes that among ten soldier presidents whose terms span nearly forty years of the republic, William McKinley is the first to press the nation into war. It emphasizes his role as a military leader turned president initiating armed conflict.
A British expert informs Admiralty that Maine was blown up by a newly placed mine based on best obtainable evidence. He cannot determine how the plot was executed.
Capt. Gridley of the Olympia Capt. Coghlan of the Raleigh and Capt. Wildes of the Boston fought together at Manila. The three were classmates at the naval academy graduating in 1863. Gridley and Wildes roomed together.
No court of inquiry is needed to determine the Manila harbor disaster as several Spanish war vessels lie sunk. An admitted outside explosion is blamed, with the exploder pleading guilty.
The author laments how quickly the Niondike fades from prominence, noting it now only rarely appears in newspapers beyond the fifth page of a four page issue.
The Knoxville pension agency reports 37 000 invalids and 18 000 widows drawing pensions. The district covers all southern states except Kentucky and Maryland.
Turkey and Greece remain without telephone service among European nations. Sweden leads global per capita density with one line per 61 persons, while Switzerland trails with one line per 129 people.
The church authorities in Hian ford California have agreed with their pastor to fund a two year Klondike expedition. If he makes a rich strike, he will resign the church debt remains covered by the congregation who will support his family during his absence.
The article notes Maximo Gomez, commander in chief of Cuban insurgents, is an American woman. Representative Gibson claims to represent the Tennessee district where she was born, and mentions her former name Miss Pink Martin, daughter of Henry Marti of Nails creek, Past Wennessee county.
Chirles Emory Smith of Philadelphia joins a line of editors who rose to postmaster general. Amos Kendall left the editorial desk for Van Buren's cabinet, Montgomery Blair was Lincoln's postmaster general, and Thomas L. James started as a newspaper man.
The United States is shipping steel rails to Russia and Australia. American bidders won a contract to supply a large set of rails for Australia, beating England and Germany. Reports say Siberian railroad plans will use American steel.
The text notes yearly import of at least 200 million steel balls, mostly from Lichweinfurt Germany, home to the world’s largest factory. It reports the formation of two companies in Allentown Pennsylvania with capital secured to build large works to produce steel balls, aiming to meet last year’s import demand of around 209 million.
Congress lauds Commodore Dewey for Manila win and the Senate confirms his appointment as rear admiral. The piece notes that high naval honors bring rewards, including extended active status beyond usual retirement ages and years of service.
The daughter of Henry C. Ide ex chief justice for Samoa, Adelaide Ide, memories a childhood visit to Samoa where Robert Louis Stevenson befriended her. Born February 29 she lamented missing birthdays. Stevenson legally deeded her his own birthday for her.
The senate confirmed Commodore George Dewey as rear admiral on the 11th, and discussed the railway arbitration bill. The house adopted a constitutional amendment proposal for direct statewide senatorial elections, while considering immigration restrictions. Senate bills to remove disabilities from rebellion, pension measures, and the war revenue bill moved forward.
A Washington dispatch notes rescue of sunken Spanish guns at Manila and the sinking of a Spanish warship. It reports a Spanish spy, George Downing alias Henry Rawlings, hanged himself in a marine barracks cell. War orders call volunteers to camps and new mobilizations are planned. The piece also cites trade and naval figures with imports and exports in April and ten months to April showing shifts in domestic merchandise and bullion flows.
In the United States 250 business failures occurred in the week ending May 7, up from 240 the prior week. A hanging in Pittsburgh of Philip Hit, a colored man, for 1897 murder. New York saw two flat-building collapses injuring several. five lives lost. Baseball league standings list percentages for multiple clubs led by Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Snowstorms in Tennessee and Michigan destroy homes and stables. Executions occur in Cincinnati and New Orleans reshapes the constitution to limit Black voting. Prominent clergy and politicians die across the Midwest. Naval actions, holidays, banditry, and industrial fires accompany a broad roster of incidents from Topeka to Omaha.
Edward Wentz aged 36 his daughter Lulu four and Miss Lucy Plugrath drowned after a boat upset near Annapolis Maryland. A fire nearly wiped out the entire village of Chipley Florida with extensive destruction reported.
Dispatches report Admiral Dewey maintains the Manila blockade while a ship carries a cable. Havana advices say Bahia Honda bombardment occurred and the Spanish armada sails unknown west toward the north. Sampson’s fleet watches the Windward Passage as reconcentrados mostly starve in Cuba. Dewey believes Manila may fall soon and notes Calvo gunboat capture. Spain’s cabinet resigns amid Madrid bitterness over Chamberlain Anglo American alliance. In Cienfuegos Marines cut cables during a bombardment that left one American dead and seven wounded.
The senate began consideration of the war revenue measure on the 16th with an estimated revenue of 151,494,066 dollars. In the house the day focused on suspension of rules with emphasis on land allotment and opening Comanche Kiowa and Apache lands in Oklahoma.
Maj Henry T Stanton Kentucky poet dies at a bank fort. J C Fiekes of Steubenville builds a bicycle powered boat. Count Castellane wins in Paris elections. Walter C Sanger retires from racing. Charles Dewey and wife celebrate golden wedding in Montpelier. Alfred Nobel honored with Hamburg monument. James H Mead dies in New York at 63. Bishop Newman may retire for health. W H Canniff named president of Nickel Plate. Belgium violates neutrality over Ravenna port call. Police chiefs endorse U S war effort in Milwaukee. Frances Hodgson Burnett granted divorce and keeps maiden name Hodgson. McKinley pen used for Dewey tribute kept for return.
The United States tug Uncas returned to Key West from off Havana without the two American newspaper correspondents Charles Thrall and Hayden Jones who were said to be imprisoned in Fort Cabana s. The exchange attempt involved Spanish prisoners held in the United States and a negotiated conference near Morro Castle.
Kingston Jamaica May 17 reports say Spaniards in Cienfuegos celebrated a Manila victory with Te Deum and wine as blockading American ships loitered offshore. Rumors of defeat spread later though Spain claimed a Philippine victory. Notable evacuees include Albert Fowler and M Antoine Pouvret.
Mr Knight and others were assured Capt. Gen Vlanco would release two Spanish prisoners in exchange for two Americans. Knight could not land at Havana from an American boat. neutral ships were required. Uneas delivered the report, noting two Spanish captives at Fort McPherson would be sent down to complete the exchange.
New York reports Lieut. A. S. Rowan completed a report of his daring voyage to Gen. Garcia's camp. He sailed over 300 miles in an open boat twice dodging Spanish patrols and crossed the island with one guide amid about 40 000 Spanish soldiers. The information gathered is said to be invaluable to the army.
The Hawaiian government will not proclaim neutrality due to existing relations with the United States. A secret senate session yesterday indicated support for President Dole's stance and good faith considerations in the matter.
Small brush fires north of the Wisconsin line threaten Duluth Minnesota as flames from undergrowth reach Norway pine 10 miles south of Tower. The Alex McLaren mills and lumber assets at Chippewa Falls were saved. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars, insured for 30000. Fires burn along the Duluth Superior Western and St Paul Duluth routes with potential to drive into woods and villages if rain does not come.
London reports a private telegram from The Hague detailing a severe cyclone that wiped out parts of Rima, a seaport on Sumbawa in the Malay archipelago. Thousands of bodies litter the shores, while Ku ping on Timor escaped the storm’s full force.
The large flint mill of the Mining and Mill company in Liverpool Ohio burned on Monday. Estimated damage is about 100000 dollars with 19000 dollars covered by insurance. Fire officials assess the loss as extensive to the plant and machinery.
The passage notes that malaria deaths as immediate causes are small but physicians believe malaria causes fatal illnesses and nervous prostration. It states Hostetter's Stomach Bitters eradicates and prevents this malady and also cures biliousness constipation rheumatism and dyspepsia.
A playful exchange between Mabel and George centers on marriage and military service. George teases that joining the army might teach him about arms, while Mabel presses for commitment. The dialogue reflects romantic tensions and social expectations of the era.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, cites internal use claims and requests testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a family scene where Julia remarks on the scent of tar on her frock as the mother notes Mr. Ratlines, a naval reserve member, has bid her goodbye again in a brief domestic vignette.
Patent medicine advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful feet sweaty or hot feet and bunions. Claims instant relief and makes tight shoes feel easy. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with trial package offered. Address Allen S Olmsted Roy N. Address printed.
In a playful exchange, Mrs Hoon praises Puffington’s imposing presence while Ooh confirms Old Hoon’s assertion that Puffington is “a born colonel.” The banter, captured by Puck, highlights social theatrics and familiar nicknames.
Grain-O is promoted as a safe coffee substitute made from pure grains that won’t upset nerves or digestion. It is marketed as a healthy, affordable stand in for coffee with the taste and look of real coffee, encouraging readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
Columbus claims the honor of placing first war envelopes on sale with two color designs of the American eagle the American flag and Cuba Libre. News dealer L Collins placed them on sale yesterday and a large eastern lithograph firm produced the envelopes.
A Washington Democrat column argues that people admire positive traits in relatives and ignore negative ones, reflecting social biases about family reputation.
Remedy promotion notes Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar for cough relief and Pike's Toothache Drops claimed to cure toothache in one minute.
H P Jones of Kokomo Indiana reports rapid recovery after starting Hood's Sarsaparilla saying nerves fatigue and poor sleep improved after one bottle and full course completed he feels stronger than in years Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as America's Greatest Medicine with Hood Pills sold by druggists.
A Washington Star extract notes the oratorical prowess and polished syntax of a speaker whose long sentences dulled impact. His wife defends the talk as instructive and restful, while colleagues show cool enthusiasm as legislators keep feet on desks during the address.
An advertisement invites readers to apply for farm opportunities in the south with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offering monthly garden spots tours. Prospective buyers can contact P. Sid Jones in Birmingham or Dr. R. J. Crawford in Chicago. Mr. C. P. Atmore in Louisville handles inquiries and trip details.
A public lecturer recalls an awkward scene when a host, unaccustomed to speaking, introduced him as Prof Blank with a claim of a finer flow of language. The host then sat, surrendering the stage to the professor who faced an embarrassed, stunned audience.
The Pioneer Limited operates nightly between Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway boasting top safety and passenger comfort features. An illustrated pamphlet of route views will be mailed free for a two cent stamp to Geo H Heaford Chicago. An Easy Victory joke follows about loving my daughter as she ages from a Chicago Daily News item.
A Roxbury Gazette item mocks medical ads while a Philadelphia doctor promotes Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer claiming fits cure after first day’s use with a free two dollar trial bottle and treatise. Separate letters praise Piso’s Cure for Consumption from Mrs Frank Mobbs of New York.
A pamphlet discusses how female fatigue and pain affect sales workers and notes laws requiring rest areas. It advocates Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming it helps with menstrual pain and general female distress, citing a testimonial from Margaret Anderson.
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