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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
4
A broad roundup across Washington and regional bureaus highlights key developments in federal policy, regional politics, and major events. Officials report on legislation, budget priorities, and notable community impacts shaping the national landscape this week.
The Paris peace talks yield no American debt responsibility for Cuba while Spain and American commissioners negotiate. Gen Merriam notes need for barracks in Honolulu. Wood praised by Santiago merchants as Puerto Rico totals 80 post offices on the American system open. Harbor mines in Havana cleared. Bay State hospital ship returns with 115 sick. Maine wrecking bid considered. U S to assume Philippine debt and claim archipelago. Dewey notes coal in Luzon. Infanta Maria Teresa sails to Norfolk. Zelandia heads to Manila. Lawton reports satisfaction with Santiago affairs.
The adaptability of Puerto Ricans to American institutions is shown as San Juan hotelkeepers form a trust and raise prices by 100 percent.
A 20 year old Lafayette offered his fortune and life to aid American liberty. A $250,000 fund to erect an American monument to his memory in Paris is expected to be readily obtainable.
A playful look at technology freeing animals and boosting philanthropy. The text imagines the trolley liberating the camel in Africa, while steam and electric current are praised as powerful helpers in social progress.
Gen Denver, the origin of the Colorado city name, has witnessed its growth from a frontier village to a thriving western metropolis with a population around 170,000.
The Century company awarded its three prizes for best stories by 1897 college graduates to young women. The comment notes that during expansion era men focus on producing history rather than romance.
William Barclay Parsons, chief engineer for the American syndicate planning a 650 mile railway between Mong Kong and Han Now, has sailed to China to inspect routes and begin preliminary surveys for the project. The line will be built with American capital and expertise.
Ohio girl Sanda has captivated Europe as a hypnotic violinist. Reported to defy medical and musical explanation, her playing allegedly induces a lethargy that causes audiences to fall asleep during performances.
Observations at the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station show the toad eats few insects harmful to crops. The toad is an enemy of army worms cut worms and greenhouse pests and does much good in its modest role.
Switzerland, relative to its size, hosts more inns than any other nation and tourism is its main industry. About 1.7 thousand hosteleries operate largely on mountains or near glaciers with hotel receipts around 25.69 million dollars annually.
The five big express companies operating in Kansas City join forces to stop frequent Missouri train robberies. Six trains were robbed over the past year within a dozen miles of Kansas City. Proposals include armored cars with rifle and riot gun loops and revolving turrets atop guards’ cars.
A Havana report says Cuban authorities resist U S actions while Spaniards would have lengthened the war if they knew Shafter’s army true condition. The topics spark debate, but probabilities hover that both Cuba and Spain have had all the fighting they want for the next half century.
General Traffic Manager MacNicholl notes 50 000 visitors this season with 20 000 likely to return penniless. He estimates 30 million dollars spent by prospectors on outfits travel and living costs, with roughly equal value taken in gold dust.
Three recommendations on regular army size reach Congress in the coming session. General Miles urges about one soldier per 1000 population, about 73 000 now. Secretary Alger backs 75 000 and Chairman Hull plans a 100 000 bill. A large army to meet immediate needs is likely.
Hastings town council invited proposals for 2085 tons of water pipe in several sizes. The lowest British bid was 11610 dollars, while an American bid of 10359 dollars was accepted. The small contract underscores growing American competition in iron and steel trade.
The treasury department has practically completed the issue of the 200,000,000 of three per cent bonds authorized at the last session of Congress. An official sealing industry report shows a total catch of 27,885 skins, the lightest in years. The president issued a proclamation naming November 24 as Thanksgiving Day. Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger reports 33,795 mail routes at year end, total mileage 480,461, with 56,944,000 needed for next year’s expenses.
In Philadelphia the great peace jubilee concluded after the rededication of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776. The University of Pennsylvania football team defeated the University of Chicago 23 to 11. Col. George E. Waring, 67, head of the Cuban sanitary commission, died of yellow fever in New York. David Harpster, 82, famed Ohio wool grower, died at Harpster. 226 business failures in week ending 28, Oswego fire wipes out Tonkin River Engine Works for 105000 with night watchman Otto Snyder perishing.
Young Confederate volunteer W H Wilkins dies in Louisville at 52. Manuel Morris and Peter Autre hang for murder in Richmond Texas. Cordelia Botkin indicted for murder in Dover Del and to be tried in San Francisco. William Eliott shoots Miss Fannie Leshell and dies by suicide in Lenora Kansas. Earthquake shocks felt in Cleveland Ohio. Elmire Charpentier dies in New Orleans after 16 years in trance. Boiler explosion at Calumet and Hecla mills in Houghton Michigan kills John Gillies William Boyer and William Mallon. Daniel La Frenier fatally injured. Second National Bank in Springfield Delaware suspends operations. Tuskegee Alabama vast fire destroys much of business district. Col William Hyde dies in St Louis aged 62. former editor of the Republican now Republic.
In Atlanta Allen D. Candler was inaugurated as governor of Georgia. George Moore received a 99 year prison sentence in Fort Worth Texas for involvement in a Santa Fe rail holdup near there in July. The torpedo boat Farragut achieved over 30 knots on a San Francisco trial trip. In Knoxville John Kennedy aged 15 shot his sweetheart May Peck and killed himself. Jealousy was cited. Obituary noted C A Wall a long time newspaper man died in Worcester Massachusetts at 79 after ties to the Spy since 1837.
Foreign intelligence notes claim the British cabinet plans to proclaim protectorate over Egypt. Paris court of cassation opens to rule on Dreyfus case. Henry Henning, wanted in Louisville for bank robbery, is arrested in London Ottawa. Earthquake shakes London. France England friction risk dismissed by new arrangement. HS Nicholls of London jailed for 520000. Fire in Serinagar Kashmir destroys public buildings and residences. Five Muslims executed in Candia Crete for Sept 6 massacre of British troops.
The Trans-Mississippi exposition at Omaha ends its season with over 400000 dollars remaining to be divided among stockholders.
West Virginia reports no state debt with a 1 million dollar cash surplus at 3 percent interest. A San Francisco physician proposes inoculation to cure drunkards and immunize children from drink. Silas Packard, educator and founder of Packard Business College, dies in New York at 72. McMonroe Powell fined £1600 by Judge Murphy in St Louis for wire abandonment, the heaviest in the city. North Dakota divorce filings include 25 percent from New York state and many from New York City. Bright Side Educational corporation seeks incorporation to help friendless boys near Denver. U S and Japan arrange indirect money order exchange with Korea after January 7, 1599. Rev Edmund Dowse marks 60 years at Sherborn Massachusetts Pilgrim church pastorate. William C Hipp of Massillon Fire Brick Co. acquires options to leading brick plants for a future trust. Charles G Dawes orders universal semiannual bank examinations. At Shanty Hill near Malvern Carroll County O finds rock quartz ore with $23 gold and $430 silver per ton on Albert Wartman’s farm. Emory Smith orders Haxymian postage stamps to be harmonized.
Washington reports indicate the United States plans to govern the entire Philippines and may demand settlement of the 40 million dollar Philippine debt. Spain’s peace commissioners resist, with Madrid warnings that talks may collapse if cash terms are pushed. Cabinet meets on Sunday amid fears of a breakdown in Paris negotiations.
Isaac Stetson, a hermit living near Wahconah Falls outside Springfield, Mass, was found dead in the woods. An autopsy showed a single gunshot and instantaneous death. Police suspect robbery as the motive though the hut showed no sign of rifling.
Paris reports that Alfred Dreyfus must stay in Devil's Island custody pending a cassation court revision. The decision, seen as a setback by his wife and supporters, keeps alive speculation of innocence while allowing possible later pardon or annulment. The court gains wide access to documents and witnesses, promising a thorough inquiry. London notes the Paris verdict was nine to four in favor of the revision.
More than 600000 bushels of wheat and corn cleared the Philadelphia custom house on steamers bound for European ports. The Picton carried 116563 bushels to Ipswich and the Cairo 110000 to Sligo, with Strathisla loading 70000 to Rotterdam. Roxby shipped 144000 bushels to Antwerp and Aragonia took over 100000 to Liverpool along with a large general cargo. Since January 1 shipments total over 25000000 bushels.
Topeka reports farmers refuse to sell wheat at current prices. About 60 million bushels new crop plus 10 to 20 million of old wheat sit in granaries, elevator stock, delaying mills and reducing railroad shipments. Farmers are financially independent, having paid debts from earlier crops.
Privates Lants Peech and Ed Swadley of the Second Missouri were shot with buckshot on a farm near Camp Hamilton Friday night. Lants Lants sustained the only serious injury. the men said they were en route to visit young ladies when an unknown assailant fired upon them.
Springfield Oct 31 The injunctions by Chicago Virden Coal Co against Edward Cahill and 25 miners forbidding interference with mine operation were dismissed in circuit court by the complainant. It is seen as a prelude to arbitration between company and employees.
The transport Zealandia carried 590 men from the First and Second battalions of the First Tennessee regiment and departed Sunday afternoon from San Francisco for Manila.
Coey & Co., a pork packing firm in Keokuk Iowa, has shut its plant for the winter. The move follows poor business and slim profits. The firm, employing about 250 workers, hopes to join the packers trust in spring. if not they will remain closed.
Mason City Iowa October 31 Mrs Lottie Hughes was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of her husband the poisoning occurring April 19. She had a preliminary hearing in June but offered no evidence to prove her innocence. What her defense is none but her attorneys know.
Worcester Oct 31 C A Wall aged 79 longtime newspaper man dies at his Worcester home. He had been connected with the Spy since 1837.
Oct 31 report states a terrific hailstorm struck the Mentone district in France Sunday causing damage. The storm followed by continued after effects was noted in local dispatches.
Baltimore health commissioner C Hampson Jones announced the quarantine against southern ports has been extended to November 15. The restriction covers Atlantic ports south of Savannah and Gulf of Mexico points, extending 15 days later than usual.
Paris newspapers report a new French cabinet named with Lebret as justice minister Dupuy premier and interior minister de Freycinet as war minister Lockroy marine Delcasse foreign affairs Peytral finance Leygus public instruction Deloncle commerce Guillaine colonies Vigier agriculture Krantz public works. The Eclair notes talks on the Fashoda question may favor Britain and Egypt interests draw in Russia and Germany seeking a settlement under Franco-Russian momentum.
The Trans Mississippi and International Exposition ended at midnight with record crowds, 75,000 on Monday, and total attendance likely over 2.6 million. Financials show about 400,000 remains for stockholders, 1.5 million spent, 300,600 to concessions, 200,000 to exhibitors, and 80,000 from other sources.
Rose Laurer aged 22 of 40 Lake street and J F E Cleckner aged 32 of 264 Cass avenue tied themselves with bed sheet strips and jumped from the Cleveland Yacht club dock. Detected by lake shore detectives who rescued them after a long struggle and they were taken to hospital. Cleckner a contractor on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh road. They offered no reason beyond being tired of living.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Miller will retire November 22 and Commodore H L Howison, commandant of the Boston Navy Yard, will be promoted to fill the vacancy. Promotions for Sampson and Schley are delayed due to their own advancement. Dewey becomes senior after Bunce retires December 25, with possible admiral rank contingent on Congress. In Canada, insurers refuse new risks on married women unless they are main breadwinners, aiming to curb insurance murders.
Ore output in Cripple Creek district is valued at 1,458,130 dollars for October, the highest monthly total in the camp's history, reflecting peak mining activity and economic vigor.
Lampert Wilt the accused savings bank teller from Jungbunzlau Bohemia was arrested in St Louis on Monday after staying with his wife at the Rozier hotel. He is accused of embezzling about 50 000 dollars and a portion of the funds has reportedly been recovered. Command for Gen Lawton.
Dialogue snippet recalls Miss Charmian aged twenty two, described as a debutante in a Brooklyn scene.
A clergyman asks if separation is possible and cites heavenly marriage. She replies she found her husband via a newspaper advertisement. The exchange showcases humorous marital matchmaking from the Illustrated American.
A humorous exchange about dead languages and the notion of inhumanity appears in a Chicago Evening News item. The quip contrasts with a remark from the Atchison Globe about how people react to criticisms, noting that few follow good advice.
Mrs. E Woollisrr of Mills Nebraska credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life. Doctors said she had consumption and could not live. after starting the remedy her menses returned and she gained weight, reporting better health than in years.
A woman suffering from frequent menses and womb troubles credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. She reports severe weakness, insomnia, and poor appetite before using the product and says she would not trade it for doctors' medicine.
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