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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
4
The Indicator reports pianist Paderawski earned about $200000 from 96 concerts across the United States. The piece notes a past rumor claiming he was going bald.
The Philadelphia Bulletin editor comments on a common rite of passage when a girl brings a young man to a planned milestone, signaling a moment of social happiness and approval.
Yale reports total athletics expenses of 56,384.24 dollars for the previous year with exactly the same revenue figure, highlighting a balanced budget for the university sports programs.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania a prisoner receives active athletic training so he will be strong for his impending execution. The article questions the mindset behind crime and punishment.
General Arthur MacArthur takes supreme command in the Philippines succeeding Otis. He is eight years younger than his predecessor and regarded as one of the army’s best tacticians and a popular figure among officers.
Alaska reports that British Columbia capitalists will undertake the Chilkat pass mountain route to link Dyea with Lake Tennett. The proposed railroad will cost several millions and promises a new inland connection through the Chilkat region.
Beginning July 1 dealers who sell imitation butter and imitation cream or other food imitations must label them or face prosecution. The piece argues honesty for buyers, saying calling a spade a spade is better than dignifying it with no name.
Edward Clifford, hanged in Jersey City for murder, is linked to a spree that began after capturing train robber Oliver Perry who had a reward on him. The sequence led to further crime and eventual gallows.
Elizabeth Cogie Jr of Harrisburg Virginia after 44 years as a telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania Railroad retires from active duty and will receive a pension. She sent an answer to Governor Curtin’s 1861 call for troops and is 65 years old.
The term candidatus comes from Latin meaning white robed as Romans sought favor with a shining center of virtue. The text notes some sections used white attire to symbolize purity while other settings avoided dark clothing.
The veteran Methodist bishop, now superannuated, spent two years in retirement while continuing street preaching. His career spanned Australia, India, South Africa, Asia and many South Pacific islands, with extensive church work and preaching across diverse communities.
George Poster Robinson, who saved the fife of Secretary of State Seward, served as a guard in the sick chamber when Lewis Payne attempted to assassinate Seward. He was thanked by Congress and promoted from private to major, and he lives in Pomona, California.
The centennial birthday celebration occurred at an old Warrington farmhouse where Brown lived the first five years before moving to Ohio. Under the John Brown club’s auspices, the event featured displays and relics associated with his role in the Kansas era and his execution, along with anecdotes of his life.
The Celestial Globe, touted as the era’s greatest novelty, stands 150 feet wide atop four masonry supports at the Paris exposition. Its surface shows the zodiac and heavenly charts, with an elevator to a second globe 30 feet in diameter simulating Earth's rotation inside.
The text notes the Boxers murder foreigners and push out Americans and English, with the empress dowager backing anti reformers against Western influence. It says she has been warned that powers may invade if she does not curb the Boxers and their allies.
A compact roundup of notable events from Washington across the East West and South detailing political developments social happenings and economic notes. The column surveys key dates figures and movements shaping national affairs with concise summaries for readers seeking a broad snapshot.
The Senate and House debated the post office appropriation bill with a focus on the pneumatic tube system and information on Filipino casualties and captives. The House passed a river and harbor bill with 400 000 for surveys and emergency work and advanced the Alaskan code bill. The War Department reported Cuban revenue nearly equal to expenditures while Congress considered war claims and compensation for ex confederate horses taken under Lee's surrender. The Grant statue was accepted and unveiled in the Capitol rotunda.
Reported remarks say Mrs Power wants action to back the president despite health risks. A large Washington audience greeted envoys at a peace meeting for the Doers, while the president appointed William H. W. Ham of Montana as secretary of state for Derto Rica, underscoring shifting diplomatic roles.
Railroads agree on a one fare round trip for the Republican convention in Philadelphia. Clearing houses show weekly exchange totals up to 1,072,284 against prior week. National league standings and arrivals at the New York immigration office indicate a busy period with a high water mark of arrivals and notable entries in Atlantic City and other cities.
A mixed update covers the USA and abroad: peace talks and transport clashes. AP officers elected in Chicago. Kentucky delegates backing McKinley and Gav. Taylor. fires devastate Grand Meadow Minnesota and St. Marys Belmont North Carolina. shootings in St Louis and Pueblo. deaths in Alabama and Hood River. McKinley notes on Boer peace. floods of immigrants westward and labor reforms.
In St Louis riots strikers stoned a street car crew and police dispersed the disturbance. In Paulding Ohio Simon W Cramer accidentally shot and killed his wife while trying to kill a rat.
Pretoria reports Mafeking relieved after a 216 day siege with Boer retreat before British forces. London rejoices as Buller reaches Newcastle near Laings Nek and Boers withdraw from Natal. Total: 364 Filipinos killed in fights. 11 workers die in a Mexican rail wreck. Kruger cable to Salisbury hints at peace terms.
Washington May 22 The State Department refused to intervene for the Boer republics in the South African war. Secretary Hay met with delegates Fischer Wessels and Wootmarans, heard their case, then affirmed the President’s policy of strict neutrality and noninterference. He cited the Hague convention and U S tradition against entangling alliances while offering no further action.
Paderewski sails home with S7 sp S. Japanese population of San Francisco reaches about 21050. Actors fund to establish a shelter home in New York. International tobacco company with capital to fight trust. Staten Island residents seek severance from NYC due to taxes. Kansas City baker sues woman for slander over kneading bread with feet. State Department to collect data on colonists in Central and South America. Ohio bequests to state and subdivisions ex empty from collateralinheritance tax. John F. Gillon Weymouth oldest resident dies aged 87. Congress must raise army or cut force to 19 000 in the Philippines. Boston City Clerk selects 17 year old Annie G Riley as messenger first woman in post. All broad jumps by Capt Kraenzlein Penn 22 feet 14 inches. Inspector Murray links Wellans canal plot to Fenians originated in New York. Bergen Norway church built of paper waterproofed with lime milk and eggs 1000 seats. Assistant AG Boyd rules Express companies not liable as brokers for money orders and travelers checks.
Dr. A D B Lawrence of Eldorado Kansas arrives at the request of Charles Towne populist vice presidential nominee to finalize plans for the national convention of the silver republicans in Kansas City Missouri on May 22.
Fritz Meyer was executed in the Sing Sing electric chair at 6 05 am Monday for the murder of Policeman Frederick Smith in New York City on October 27 1897.
Victoria B C May 22 The Kinshin which left Yokohama May 7 brings news of a Chinese coast catastrophe where 140 lives were lost. The Chinese steamer was wrecked due to overcrowding of the vessel.
The May 22 London dispatch from the Daily Mail cites a Holy War declared in the extreme south of Algeria and Morocco. The correspondent attributes it likely to effects from French troop movements.
Washington May 22 The U S Supreme Court dismissed the writ of error in the Beckham Goebel Kentucky governor matter for lack of jurisdiction Chief Justice Fuller noting state branches must settle state office disputes The decision prompts further turmoil in Kentucky with Taylor fleeing Louisville and militia actions in Frankfort and Indianapolis observers foresee a heated November election Beckham serves as acting governor until the next vote.
On May 22 a mob attacked streetcar crews at Thirteenth and Herbert streets. Martin Zika, 18, was killed when shot by a car operator. Conductor Farley and Motorman Drake were arrested. Four others injured include Clarence Mullen and Minnie Krueger. Police and mob clashes drew rapid fire as crowds fled. Labor leaders’ meeting that night yielded little result.
Admiral A. Du Plessis de Richelieu, head of Siam's fleet for 26 years, traveled on the City of Pekin to San Francisco. He also serves as a lieutenant in the Danish Navy and will visit Copenhagen and the Paris exposition after his Pacific port call.
The czar has ratified all articles agreed upon at The Hague peace conference. In Greencastle Indiana on May 22 the family of historian John C. Ridpath has been summoned to New York where he remains ill with pneumonia. His condition worsens and recovery is doubtful.
Martin Maginnis, apppointed senator by Gov. Smith, left Sunday night for Washington with his commission in hand. The general opinion among informed circles is that neither he nor Clark has much chance.
General MacArthur cables from Manila describe a clash on May 14 at Agusan in Cagayan province. Enemy KIA 52, American losses 2 killed and 3 wounded. Also notes a solar eclipse viewing plan from Washington and the recovery of Philip K. Hay’s body in Princeton with burial arrangements underway.
Berlin reports a street car strike settled after mediation by the burgomaster. Workers accepted the directors offer for more frequent wage increases until the highest scale is reached.
A package labeled quinine was secretly sent to a bright woman who, curious, brought it to a druggist. He declared it arsenic, not quinine. A taste test on medicines may reveal fakes. For decades Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has claimed to cure indigestion constipation dyspepsia liver and kidney troubles and never failed. Try it if you feel weak and tired.
A man attempting suicide at sea fails to recall his past life in a single instant and resists the crowd’s laughter as he wades to shore. The Detroit Journal notes the scene while the Chicago Democrat adds a moral about misspent time.
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