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Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1899

Page

6

Peace Conference Opens At The Hague In 1907

The Hague May 19 The peace conference called by the czar of Russia opened at Huis Ten Bosch. M De Beaufort delivered the inaugural address and delegates sent telegrams to the czar and Queen Wilhelmina praising the initiative. The session lasted 25 minutes with nine secretaries appointed and the assembly adjourned. Washington May 19 President McKinley sent congratulatory cables to Nicholas II on The Hague meeting.

The Hague Russia Huis Ten Bosch M. de Beaufort Netherlands M. de Staal Great Britain Wilhelmina A. P. C. van Karnebeck

Peace conference opens at The Hague with 16 nations present

Delegates from Austria Denmark England France Romania Spain Turkey Siam Canada Siam also list includes United States figures Andrew D White Seth Low Stanford Nowell Frederick W Hats Alfred T Mahan and William Crozier. The opening in the Orange room marks the start of deliberations as representatives gather in Holland on May 13.

Hague Washington the Hague Holland Austria Count de Watsenheim Count Okolicsanyi Avocolesna the Hingsue M. Morey Speecil Counse Couirt Kina Yang Ju St. Pepiles Denmark F. de Bille London de Schnack England Julian Pauncefote Kingt Wat Henry Howard Adi “A. Fischer Mag. Ren J. France— la Reeds Ptisque Baron Sie Constant Oitne View Actioil A Phan Itref Loinewant Mbu Faris Mrof Es Foren von Stougel Lax Vie Rote GoThe Bisnea Leroy St Praguy Bakomoia von Kaynebeek Ee Tiger Tpoortugas T. Ab. Asect Ado E. N. Rahusen Ch. Perstu Mirza Khan St Petersburg Roumania—Al Beldeman Vertins J. Papinini Hiusue Col C. Canada Siam—Phra E. Rolin Spain Duke of Tetuan de Villa Urruria Brussels Senor K Basquer The Beet M. SS. Roth A. Kazij E. Didier v—Turkhan F Pasha Alate Mourey Ber Abdullah Pasha Mohemmed Pasha United States Andrew D. White Berlin Seth Low Columbia Universit Stanford Nowell Frederick W. Hatls Alfred T. Mahan U.S. N William Crozier

Russell Sage Gives 50 To City Women’s Hospital

Russell Sage of New York contributes 50 to support the women's hospital as it plans a new 400000 building in the city, reflecting his long standing interest in the institution.

Rassell

Large Lumber District Fire Destroys Property in Chicago

A fierce Wednesday night blaze in Chicago's lumber district caused nearly 530000 dollars in damage. Firms affected include TL Gunderson & Son 255000, Rathbone Hair & Ridgeway 120000, John Gaugur & Co 50000, Pilsen Lumber 20000.

Bis Chicago TL. Gunderson & Son John Gaugur & Co Rathbone, Hair & Ridgeway Company Pilsen Lumber Company

Actor Dan Sully Files for Bankruptcy in New York

New York May 19 Dan Sully the actor and theatrical manager has filed a bankruptcy petition. Liabilities total 30718 dollars with assets of 25 dollars including copyrights of six plays valued at one dollar each.

New York Dan Sullry

Sir Julian Painvefote chairs arbitration section at Hague

The Daily Telegraph reports in The Hague that Sir Julian Painvefote has accepted the chair of the arbitration section. He and U S delegates plus minor powers demand a permanent court of arbitration as the conference’s major achievement. Dr Hate resigns in Boston after 43 years at South Congregational Church.

Julian “Accepta London Daily Telegraph Haguessays Julian Painvefote United States Hate Boston Edward Everett Hale South Congregational Church

Storms Do Extensive Damage Across Multiple Cities

A hailstorm and heavy rain damaged fruit trees and shattered glass in La Crosse Wisconsin. Detroit reported widespread property damage with no deaths, including a $40,000 loss in the southwestern part of the city. Toledo and northwest Ohio endured a severe storm with flooding and riverboat concerns, unroofed houses, and injuries near the France Stone quarry.

St. Paul Minn Pioneer Press la Crosse Wis Detroit Mich Hudson Caro Coldwater Marshall Brant Toledo Ohio Tiffin France Stone Lewis Leslie

Czar Considers End to Siberian Transportation Penalty

In St. Petersburg on May 20 the czar presided over a council meeting to discuss abolishing transportation to Siberia as prejudicial to national interests and hindering Siberian progress. A commission led by Justice Minister Privy Councillor N V Muravieff was ordered to study substituting another penalty for exile to the Siberian mines.

St. Petersburg Siberia N. V. Muravieff Siberian

Desperate Negro Holds Off Officers in Slidell Shooting

Humphrey Taylor, a Black suspect in the Rosenstein murder at Slidell Maryland, shot and killed Police Sergeant Fritz Tassau and wounded Officer Gow. He held a posse at bay from a house loft for about two hours as dozens of shots were fired until officers prepared to burn the premises.

Washington Humphrey Taylor Rosenstein Slidell Fritz Tassau Gow

Stronghold Captured at San Isidro Manila May 17

Gen Lawton's advance guard under Col Summers of the Oregon troops seized San Isidro the insurgent capital at 0:30 this Wednesday morning. An expedition under Maj Kebbe with Seventeenth Infantry Ninth Battalion and First Artillery moved from Calumpit toward Aravelh while cascoes carried supplies up the river. The flotilla of gunboats and the effort mark a decisive blow forcing insurgents back into the mountains and toward scarcer subsistence.

Manila Lawton Summers Oregon San Isidro Kebbe Calumpit Tio Grande Aravalh Inelad Trrant

Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Reelects Leaders in New Orleans

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen reelected Grand Master Morrissey and other officers in New Orleans on May 18. Editor Close was reappointed and Milwaukee chosen as the next meeting place. Resolutions urged against large standing armies and trains on Sundays, calling for a rest day for workers and sent to the President, Senate, and House.

New Orleans Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Morrissey Close Milwaukee United States Senate House of Representatives

Pana Coal Settlement Ends City Strife

A meeting of coal mine operators, the state arbitration board, and United Mine Workers officials produced a complete settlement. The agreement recognizes the union, orders all black workers to leave Pana, and stipulates that only union men will be employed.

Pana State Board of Arbitration United Mine Workers

Polar search voyage to northeast Greenland for Andree

The Stockholm report says Prof Nathorst leads a expedition leaving today to the northeast coast of Greenland to locate the missing Andree party. After surveying latitudes 73 to 75 north the party heads for Cape Bismarck to rendezvous with Capt Sverdrup's Fram expedition and aims to locate the explorers.

London The Daily Mail Sttockholm Nathorst Greenland Rof. Andree Cape Bismarck Otto Sverdrup Christiania Fram

Newport To Lose Capitol Status In June

Newport will cease to be one of Rhode Island’s capitals on June 2 after the May 30 gubernatorial inauguration for Gov. Elisha Dyer. The final Newport session will run three days, and in 1900 Providence will host the first inauguration of a Rhode Island governor.

Newport R.I Rhode Island Elisha Dyer Providence

Carmeezie's Generous Gift

London notices Andrew Carnegie has subscribed £1000 to the Gladstone memorial fund announced May 19.

Carmeezie London Andrew Carnegie Gladstone Memorial Fund

Propositions for Philippine Government Put Forward

Prof. Schurman presented to the Filipinos a plan for a governor general with an American president appointing judges and a mixed cabinet plus a people chosen advisory council. The aim is a liberal form of self government while avoiding bloodshed under peace and order. The Filipino side called the proposal liberal but division grew within their commission as armistice talks faltered.

Manila Schurman United States Philippine Commission Congress The Philippines Bresident United States Commission Gozaga Filipino Commission Filpino Commission Aguinaldo Otis Filipino Congress Hay Washington Hay Monday

Mob Kills Tom Linton in Camp Creek Night Attack

Fayetteville Ga May 23 A crowd of masked men attacked the home of Tom Linton a negra at Camp Creek six miles north of Fayetteville smashing the door with an ax and shooting him twice he died minutes later Whitecopper whipped several negroes that night and authorities fear the case may implicate prominent county citizens with possible self defense claimed by Linton as he fired first.

Fayetteville Tom Linton Camp Creek Here Linton

Lawton drives insurgents from Bulacan and advances

Washington transmits a Manila dispatch reporting General Lawton’s column pushing insurgents north into San Isidro and surrounding areas with heavy fighting and few American casualties. Robbe’s gunboat-supported move up the Rio Grande continues as Spanish prisoners note rebel demoralization and Aguinaldo’s faltering leadership.

Dewey Home Fund Urges Purchase of Washington Residence

The national Dewey home fund committee proposes buying a Washington home for Admiral Dewey with funds raised by public subscription. Members include Frank A. Vanderlip Charles N. Allen Henry C. Corbin Perry Heath and Ellis H. Roberts. The appeal calls on all Americans to contribute to the project.

Washington National Committee of the Dewey Home Fund Frank A. Vanderlip the Treasury Charles N. Allen Navy Henry C. Corbin Perry Heath Ellis H. Roberts United States Admiral Dewey

Tragedy at Haynes Mill Ends in Fatal Stabbings

Three women waylaid Mrs Covington at Haynes Mill near Tiptonville. Mrs Mattox was stabbed through the heart and died instantly. Mrs Edwards fatally stabbed in the back and lungs. The fatal quarrel arose from a dispute among the children of the women.

Union City Tenn Haynes Mill Tiptonville Mattox Edwards Brogdon

Cyclone Claims Four Lives in Manchester County

A cyclone traversed northern parts of the county Tuesday night leaving four dead and three fatally injured. Victims include Walter Sheppard and his 18 year old son, J B Jacobs, and George Lang. Mrs Sheppard and two young sons are among the fatally injured. Ten others are seriously hurt.

Manchester Walter Sheppard J. B. Jacobs George Lang

Presbyterian Assembly Debates Sabbath Observance

In Minneapolis on Friday the Presbyterian assembly spent most of its long afternoon in a fervent discussion over the Sabbath observance report from the special committee. The committee’s eight resolutions were adopted with minor changes and two additional resolutions were added.

Presbyterian Assembly Minneapolis Minn

Presbyterian assembly rejects reduced representation plans

Minneapolis May 23 Democracy asserted itself as the Presbyterian general assembly defeated two plans to reduce membership representation by a third and by more than half. A substitute motion discharged the committee and deferred the issue. The assembly also rejected increasing the number of ministers per presbytery.

Minneapolis Minn Presbyterian General Assembly John W. Dinsmore San Jose Senate Freedmen’s Board N.W. Hulbert Cleveland Presbyterian Church

Death of Mlle Rhea Travelled to Montmorenci France

Buffalo dispatch reports the death of Mlle Hortense Barbe Loret known as Rhea in Montmorenci France. The message notes her funeral service on May 12 1899 at three p m in the Montmorenci parish church and recounts her long career from Paris to Brussels St Petersburg London and America. She was born 1845 in Belgium and educated in Paris later performing with Louis James and Frederick Warde before health forced retirement.

Buffalo N. Y Mlle Tihea Montmorenci France Mile Hortenz- Barbe Loret Rhea Rue de Chesneaux Belgium Ursuline Convent Paris Comedie Francaise Alfred de Musset Fee Brussels Theater Francais Rouen St. Petersburg London America Adrienne Lecouvreur Camille Josephine Louis James Frederick Warde

Three Chicago men killed in Aetna Wonder plant explosion

Three Chicago employees of the Aetna Wonder company at Aetna Indiana were blown to atoms when a nitroglycerin tank exploded Sunday night. The victims were Frank Ebler 19 Sam Errick 24 and Charles Morris 27. A pipe from the engine burst igniting sawdust and leaves near the doorway to the nitroglycerin area. The building was destroyed and by Monday evening no bodies or any parts had been recovered.

Chicago Aetna Wonder Company Aetna Ind Frank Ebler Sam Errick Charles Morris

Judge Rules for Street Railways on Low-Fare Ordinance

Cleveland May 17 Judge Ricks of the United States circuit court decided in favor of the street railways in the legal battle over the low-fare ordinance. The ordinance required street car companies to carry passengers for four gears and for universal transfers.

Cleveland Ricks United States Circuit Court

Model Town to End in Five Years Under Court Decree

A circuit court decree orders Pullman Palace Car Company to dispose of 1200 residences in Pullman and 16 acres of vacant lots within five years. It also requires sale of 50 acres of streets, gas, water and sewer works, Hotel Florence, two churches, theater, Arcade, and market hall, and ends municipal functions within one year. The company must also dispose of the Pullman Iron & Steel Company within the same year.

Chicago Pullman's Palace Car Company Pullman Florence Pullman Iron & Steel Company

Beaver Dam turfman Addison Parker shoots self in head

Milwaukee May 20. A Journal special from Beaver Dam Wis reports Addison Parker 32 a well known turfman shot himself in the head Friday. Parker long associated with Robert Bonner of New York owner of Maud S.

Milwaukee Beaver Dam Wis Addison Parker Barker Robert Bonner New York Maud S

Shrine Robbery Hits Famous El Cobre Shrine

The shrine of Nuestra Senora Caridx at El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba was robbed of jewels valued at 325000. The head of the statue was broken off and removed. The town fears impact on its famed pilgrimage site attracting visitors from Cuba Mexico and Europe.

Santiago de Cuba Nuestra Senora Caridx el Cobre Cuba Mexico Europe

Indiana Odd Fellows home cornerstone laid at Greensburg

A large Greensburg crowd witnessed the laying of the cornerstone for Indiana's first fraternity home. The ceremony featured Greensburg Band music, prayers by Elder D R Van Buskirk, welcomes by Mayor A M Willoughby and Will Cumback, responses by Annie W La Follette, and a keynote by M A Chapman.

Greensburg Ind Indiana Oddfellows Indiana D. R. van Buskirk The Christian Church van Buskirk A. M. Willoughby Will Cumback Willoughby Annie W. la Follette Indianapolis Home Committee Rebecca Assembly Mary A. Wiley Fowler M. A. Chapman Anderson

Carpenters Strike for Two and Half Cent Wage Advance

Marion Indiana May 17 The union carpenters walked out Tuesday after contractors refused a 2.5 cent hourly raise. The move targets raising wages to 25 cents an hour, affecting over 100 ongoing building projects and several large blocks under construction.

Marion Ind

Landis Declines Gubernatorial Bid for renomination to congress

In Indianapolis on May 20 Congressman Landis announced he will seek renomination to Congress, ending speculation about a gubernatorial run and quieting several aspirants in the Tenth district. Also, Indiana Anti Saloon League plans to challenge the state license law in court within 10 days, arguing it licenses a business they deem demoralizing to society, with suits pending against saloon operators.

Indianapolis Ind Landis Congress Hamilton County Laponte Anti-Saloon League of Indiana League

Indiana Opinion Bars Premiums From Unauthorized Insurers

Indiana attorney general issues ruling that foreign insurance firms not authorized to operate in the state cannot collect premiums for policies written in Indiana until they meet state licensing requirements.

InDiaNapolis Ind

Painter Clarence Owens Dies After Touching Live Wire

Clarence Owens a former member of Company B 15th regiment was killed at the Union depot train sheds in Terre Haute Indiana after he touched a live electric wire while painting the sheds. He fell a long distance and died instantly Wednesday afternoon.

Terre Watte Ind Clarence Owens Union

Veteran civil War veteran dies after 27 years with bullet in ankle

Roxono Indiana May 18. Thomas J Evans of Greentown buried his bullet wound after 27 years of silence in his ankle. The injury began to pain him recently and caused his death with funeral held Tuesday.

Roxono Ind Thomas J. Evans Greentown

Flogging in Court Marks City Whippings

In Evansville Indiana on May 19 Hiram Boyd received a severe flogging in police court by order of Judge Winfrey after being arrested for dis orderly conduct. It is the fourth public whipping in the city in six months.

Evansville Ind Hiram Boyd Winfrey

German Publishers Organize in United States

Chicago May 19 German daily paper publishers in 46 papers in the United States formed the German American Newspaper Publishers association. John Schroers of the St Louis Weet liche Post was elected president.

Chicago United States John Schroers St. Louis Weetliche Post

Supreme Court Adjourns for Term

The United States Supreme Court adjourned Monday for the term. The court disposed of 519 cases and left 302 on the docket, with 313 at the close of the prior term. Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer expect to sail for Paris on the 31st to participate in the Venezuela boundary arbitration.

Supreme Court Washington United States Supreme Court Fuller Brewer Paris Venezuela

Once Famous Danseuse Carlotta Grissi Dies

Geneva dispatch reports the death of Carlotta Grissi the famed Italian danseuse once celebrated in Europe. Her career spanned decades and she performed in major capitals before retiring years ago.

Geneva Switzerland Mme Carlotta Grissi

Minnow stocking marks U S fish commission effort

Warsaw Indiana May 19 One million minnows of a rare species were released into Winona lake by J C Fox a special agent of the United States fish commission.

Warsaw Ind Winona Lake J. C. Fox United States Fish Commission

Nashville May Visit Evansville In 1918 Context

Evansville Indiana May 17 Secretary Longmonday telegraphed Governor Mount that the gunboat Nashville may come to Evansville if the captain deems it safe. The governor then telegraphed the captain urging entry in the name of the state.

Ixpiannaro Ind Longmonday Gov. Mount Nashville Evansville

Jaw Broken in Two Places In Sequoir Game

Sequoir Indiana May 17 John Weickie a local baseball player broke his jaw in two places during a game after contact with a runner's knee.

Sequoir Ind John Weickie

Gray murder trial closes early as opening for state given

Evidence in the Gray murder case ends earlier than expected in Biloomfield Indiana. Justice Seymour Riddle delivers the state’s opening argument describing Dr Gray as entering a home destroying happiness and stabbing the wife to death. Judge Rays limits speeches to ninety minutes and the trial will reach the jury Friday night.

Seymour Riddle Biloommfield Ind Gray Judge Rays W. L Slinkard

Indiana Prohibitionists Meet in Indianapolis Conference

The Indiana prohibitionists gathered in Indianapolis on May 18 for a statewide conference with district evangelists to plan county work and adopt a uniform financial system. A district evangelist attended from each congressional district. A 50 cent banquet is planned for Wednesday night.

IndraNapolis Ind Indiana

Buried His Money Heirs Dig Farm for Hidden Cash

In Enchurisitz Indiana on May 18, heirs of Geo W Patton search the family farm for about 1100 dollars he allegedly buried before dying. The wife refused the money and he hid it on the property, location unknown.

Enchurisitz Ind Geo. W. Patton

Brazil May Seek Paving Brick Plant Site

W. C. Dorsey of Terre Haute and Frank Kee gan, members of the State Turnpike and Paving Association, inspected clay and shale deposits around this city to consider locating a brick and tiling factory.

Brazil Brazil, Inc W. C. Dorsey Terre Haute State Turnpike and Paving Association Frank Keegan

Miners Unionization Nears in Southern Indiana District

Terre Haute Ind May 17 President Van Horn of the Indiana Miners association said miners will resume work across the southern Indiana district Tuesday. The last mine in the district will be unionized that day and the miners hail it as a splendid victory for the men.

Terre Havre Ind van Horn Indiana Miners’ Association Indiana

Fatal stabbing in Indiana mining town ends with lung removal

In Clix'ron Indiana on a Wednesday night Louis Gulletti and Falletti Italian miners quarreled over an old grudge. Gulletti stabbed Falletti in the side and cut off a six inch piece of lung. A doctor removed the piece and sewed the wound. The injury is fatal. Gulletti has not been arrested.

Clix'ron Ind Louis Gulletti Falletti Gulletti

Court action filed for divorce in Indiana case

Anna Murry sues Theodore Murry in Shelbyville Indiana alleging abandonment and a letter from the Indian Territory in which he says he would not give one squaw for all the women in Indiana.

Shelnyville Ind Anna Murry Theodore Murry Indian Territory Indiana

Winchester to Face Power and Water Action After May 11

Winchester Indiana voters will see power and light restored after May 11 when a citizens group completes a proposed light and water plant. The city council voted to end its contract with the Citizens' Co which had opposed the city by injunction.

Winchester Ind Citizens’ Co

Hessian Flies Hit Wheat Crop Across South Besp Ind

May 20 report from South Besp Ind shows Hessian flies on dozens of wheat stalks. One farmer fears his township yield may drop to about 25 percent.

South Besp Ind

Casket Trust Plans Fail In Ricusonn Indiana

A local casket company representative says all attempts to form a coffin trust failed and the option on the local plant has ten withdrawn.

Ricusonn Ind

Dying from Horse Bite After Hydrophobia Symptoms

Laporte Ind May 17 Clarence Mer of Starke county is dying as a result of a horse bite given no attention to the wound. Several weeks later Sunday symptoms resembling hydrophobia appeared.

Laporte Ind Clarence Mer Starke County

Drowning Fatality Near Broombelpt In May Incident

Otto Shepherd aged 20 slipped while drawing a bucket of water in Broombelpt Indiana on Monday and drowned before aid arrived. The accident occurred May 17 with no witnesses reported.

BroombeLtp Ind Otto Shepherd

Tragedy in Oakland as 14 year old killed by freight train

Effie Burkhart aged 14 was struck by an Evansville and Indianapolis freight engine in Oakland City Indiana on Tuesday morning. The force of the impact cut her body severely, mangled and split in two. The accident halted traffic as authorities investigated the scene.

Oakland City Ind Effie Burkhart Evansville Indianapolis

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