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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
4
The Chinese government grants a concession to a German syndicate and Siemens & Halske of Berlin have the contract. A trolley road is also under construction at Seoul, the capital of Corea, by the American Trading Co.
A new science claims tongue shape reveals personality traits. A long tongue signals fondness for talk and frankness, a short tongue suggests dissimulation, a marrow tongue indicates concentrated ideas, and a short broad tongue shows talkativeness without truth telling.
The piece notes failed efforts to urge England's poor to buy rabbits as cheap food. It suggests Australia could supply London with rabbits, yet the poor reject the idea while the wealthy welcome rabbits as a dainty morsel at their tables.
Gex Frizave Gu Ler recounts three brothers near Fredericksburg Virginia Maj John M Lee Capt Daniel M Lee and Robert Lee called Mr Capt. Lees residence is on an estate named Highland Home Their elderly mother, 80, lives with them and is blind.
In Canada the desire to end a marriage leads to a Senate committee on divorce reviewing the case in detail. If the committee finds sufficient grounds, a report is issued and both houses concur in a bill granting the necessary divorce, including a veto where required.
The piece argues the United States could mobilize not only regulars and the militia but also German American citizens who served years in modern drilled forces. It asserts there are thousands of trained citizens ready to defend the nation on short notice.
The article notes Porta Rica having a generally agreeable climate with a mild healthful atmosphere. It mentions a daily temperature around a certain degree and a cooling north breeze during peak heat. tropical fluctuations are expected July to October.
The article notes Britain spans 11,000,000 square miles, one fifth of the globe, and one fifth of humanity at about 250,000,000 people. It claims dominance over Europe and multiple continents, with thousands of islands, promontories, and rivers.
In San Juan Porto Rico yellow fever endangers foreigners in crowded dirty streets while suburbs enjoy cleaner air. The article argues a permanent foreign colony would improve municipal hygiene and quickly stamp out yellow fever under strong U S naval influence.
The article discusses a weapon used by United States soldiers, the Brag Jorgensen life. It notes a caliber of 5u and a pencil-thick steel-cased bullet that can penetrate the thickest bone at close range. At longer ranges it allegedly causes a threatening lateral motion, likened to an explosive bullet.
It claims that within 600 yards a small caliber rifle will kill as many as it wounds, with increased range causing more wounded than killed. It notes a kill range of three quarters of a mile, smokeless powder, and ten shots for every old-time shot, predicting greater slaughter but improved surgery and healing skills.
The article notes financial troubles among defeated contestants and contestees for a house seat. Only Representative Sullivan of Mississippi reports a $2,249.25 bill in favor of Pinchback, tied to a forty three contest from over twenty two years ago. The House rules cap contest expenses and allow about £2,000 per party.
San Juan Puerto Rico boasts a population around 25 000 and a compact city layout. Stone houses with iron balconies vary in color, creating a lively streetscape. The Spanish aristocracy traces to colonial officers who held the island as a convict station. Casa Blanca stands as the oldest structure, the original white castle built by Ponce de León.
A weekly roundup covers Senate actions on staff appointments for regular army officers in the volunteer ranks, the war revenue bill debate, and a deficiency appropriation of 8,070,872. The House passes labor arbitration and a joint resolution on courting Confederate flags to states. a naval auxiliary force of 3,000 is organized. The Senate completes reading the war revenue bill. the House remains adjourned.
Gen Miles says no new volunteer calls at present. About 95 000 have been mustered into U S service. Navy officials withhold details but a battle may occur soon between Spain under Admiral Cervera and American ships led by Sampson and Schley. Oregon arrives from Cape Horn and joins Samp son’s squadron. Washington notes no differences with France.
Maria Louise Pool a noted author died in Rockland Mass. Rev Dr Silas C Swallow of Warrisb urg Pa nominated governor by prohibitionists. Danbury celebrates Eleazer Smith NH war of 1812 survivor at age 100. Edouard Bellamy author dies at 49 in Chicopee Falls Mass. Iron mine collapse near Meyersville Pa buries four men. Spark widow of Poughkeepsie fireman murders her two young children. Baseball league standings show city clubs with percentages for the week.
A sweeping cyclone caused 28 deaths across Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin with extensive property loss and livestock fatalities. Separate incidents report snowslides fires floods train wrecks and a levee break. Transports have left Tampa to invade Cuba.
From San Francisco the cruiser Charleston sailed for Manila with aid for Admiral Dewey and more vessels were preparing to follow. President McKinley ordered the double-turreted monitor Monterey to sail from San Francisco to join Admiral Dewey's fleet at Manila.
Dispatches confirm the Spanish squadron reached San tiago and another report says the fleet left Santiago with the squadrons of Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley in pursuit. Sagasta vows energetic European aid. Polo departs for Madrid after leaving Canada.
The 73d Congress saw bills to increase corps of engineers officers gradually and to fund volunteers from enrollment. House approval granted for officers serving as staff in volunteers, plus authorizing construction of five first class cruisers ten torpedo boats and 13 destroyers. Also reports of Sampson actions and Spanish fleet rumors.
William Wrapp tops Boston volunteers as first to carry a gun in the current war. Cincinnati chosen for the next national charities and correction congress meeting. John Magee, 29, president of Fair Brook railroad, youngest in the nation. Deweyville Kansas laid out, named for Manila hero. Red Cross California forms a temporary state organization uniting major cities. Ex Secretary Morton chairs a monetary congress for Omaha exposition. Yangtse River unrest signals rebellion amid industrial strain. Capt Michael Bauer Kentucky secret service man dies in Louisville. Mayor Van Wyck called petulant by New Yorkers. Vancouver reports critical Samoan island tensions with possible native war. Secretary Day notes French wheat duty removal per Gowdy in Paris. Capt M N Dyer to be honored with a sword in Baltimore’s Manila legacy. Stanton urges 18 additional paymasters for regular army. Capt Duval signs Army cracker contract with St Louis bakeries. 610000 pounds, 30 000 barrels flour printed Remember the Maine.
California bids farewell to its First regiment of volunteers as they march from the Presidio to the Pacific Mail dock in San Francisco. Crowds fill Market Street with cheers flags and tears as the City of Peking awaits. Preparations across state departments continue for the Manila expedition.
Key West reports a possible Spanish capture of the Mangrove and the fate of its crew remains unverified. Telegrams to Washington yield unsatisfactory replies while a big Spanish cruiser allegedly picked up an American steamer off the southern Cuban coast. London notes a troop movement from Cadiz and two Atlantic liners in port. Gibraltar observers describe Ceuta as a strong coastal fortress with impregnable potential.
The Peking Sydney and Australia will carry divisions of American volunteers and regulars. Totals include 59 officers and 1 044 men on the City of Peking, 4 officers and 670 men on the City of Sydney, and 37 officers and 646 men on the Australia. Second expedition plans await Gen. Merritt in the coming week.
Shanghai and Hong Kong report heightened concern over the United States Spain dispute. Chinese, British and American residents call it a holy war for humanity while Germans show sympathy with Spain after Prince Henry of Prussia visits.
Madrid reports ominous public mutterings as a bread famine spreads across the country. Officials warn a crisis may force a regime change unless European powers mediate the Hispano American conflict. London notes Jamaica’s 18 months of supplies, leaves withdrawn, and reports of possible French Canaries purchase for 30 million dollars.
Chicago reports the engagement of Laura Williams daughter of Norman Williams and granddaughter of the late Judge John Dean Caton to Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt the Philippine military governor. Williams noted for social prominence and London visits. Merritt left for the Pacific coast Monday night.
Paducah Kentucky May 24 Joe Mitchell an Illinois Central railroad brakeman who lived here was hanged by a mob at Rives Tennessee late Sunday night. The night before he had shoved a white boy tramp from a moving train causing the boy to lose both legs. The boy identified Mitchell as his attacker and the mob lynched him while he awaited transfer to Union City Tennessee.
Lieut Mey Jer and volunteers will plant submarine mines at the harbor entrance and have them in place by Wednesday. Regulations from Major Charles B. Davis in San Francisco govern harbor navigation in wartime, effective May 25.
A major blaze in Texarkana Arkansas on Monday destroyed the opera house M D Tilson's carriage works and the masonic and retail merchants buildings. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
A collection of wry aphorisms on marriage honesty pride and finance from a Chicago Evening News column. Observations target men women charity modesty and consumer folly with sharp humor and social commentary.
A famous novelist lectured, reading from his works before a refined town audience. Post event chatter revealed most attendees were mute, with one admitting they heard nothing. The writer noted the town’s attentiveness, yet claimed he spoke in a whisper.
Debate over French and German dishes joining American restaurant menus. The article notes critics claim earlier American cooking was coarse while others question improvement. It ends by recommending Hasteners Stomach Bitters for those with digestive issues.
In Chicago Evening News style dialogue, Wheeler hails a Dewey victory as glorious while Sprocketts plans to form a personal view after identifying the wheel make. The exchange hints at opinion division and curiosity over details.
Patent medicine ad claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures painful swollen and nervous feet and bunions reduces shoe discomfort and sweating. It touts instant relief and comfort for new shoes with a trial package offered free and 25 cent bottles available at druggists and shoestores. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A collage of humorous quips and advertised cures from early 20th century papers. Items include a chafing dish remark from Chicago Times Herald, a political jab from Detroit Free Press, a nerve restorer offer by Dr. Kline of Philadelphia with a free trial, a Washington Democrate quip on loafers, and a boast about engagement announcements from Atchison Globe.
A Chicago Chronicle report describes a man with yellow jaundice fleeing a mob on Blue Island Avenue who mistake him for a Spaniard due to his red necktie. He dodged bricks and pursued crowds, escaping to a street corner with his friend noting the near lynching and planning to change neckwear.
A theater manager offers a verbal engagement to an actor who asks for a contract. The manager dismisses a formal agreement and promises a trial. The actor notes that his last verbal contract yielded a verbal salary, provoking a rueful reflection. The piece closes with a wry aside about a young man’s silk socks and public exposure.
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