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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
4
The Montana senator announces plans to build a splendid summer residence in Hawaii, citing substantial investments there and a climate suited for a seasonal retreat. An English chloroform killing device fails in India due to heat preventing vapor concentration, a result shown when adding ice allowed the animals to be killed.
JOUBERT, an educated Pretoria Boer vrouw, stood out as a girl for musical accomplishments and owned one of the city’s first pianos. She and her friend Mrs. Kruger valued domestic life and boasted of always cooking her husband's Sunday dinner.
George Wrxpuam, under secretary of state for war in Great Britain, at 35 years old, has served in parliament for several years and earned a reputation as a strong debater. He joined the army at twenty and saw hard service in Africa, while also editing Plutarch and a volume of Shakespeare’s poems.
Climbers report finding butterflies on snow that are so fragile they break if mishandled. When moved to warmer areas these frozen insects recover and fly away. Six species have been found within a few hundred miles of the north pole.
New Orleans Confederate veterans plan to buy Jefferson Davis's Mississippi residence for a light work farm project for ex soldiers. They have learned Mrs. Davis may sell and relocate to New Orleans to invest in real estate and make the city her home.
Presipest KuuGER, twice married, chose wives from the Du Pressis clan, one of South Africa’s oldest families. His first marriage produced a child who died young, his second yielded 16 children, and his grandchildren total 104.
In London and Paris elegant weddings occurred at 4 pm and New York brides skipped bridesmaids. The note cites Miss Julia Dent Grant and Prince Cantacuzene as a bridesmaidless ceremony. It argues fashion shifts in bridesmaids and floral decorations mirror wedding gown trends.
Trott Tox Star Fronping, aged fifty nine and a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is shown as the rare congregationalist clergyman heading a British colony. He settled in Hobart in 1879, became minister of Hobart’s leading church, entered parliament three years later, and later served as colonial treasurer. He has represented Tasmania in two Australian federal conventions.
A Haltimoorean compared paper weight to food supplies for shoppers. He notes paper wrapping amounted to about 1 100 of total daily purchases, while wrapping for provisions weighed in at 1437 cents within a $1 40 list.
The queen of the Helgians grew up in her father’s Pesth castle in feudal surroundings. At night he personally locked the outer gate and the hall entrance. The great hall was split with daughters at work on crafts in the raised end and attendants at the lower end.
Cennis P. Huntington and allies claim absolute control of the combined Southern Pacific and Central Pacific systems. They state the reorganization plan unified the lines into one company and liquidated the $58 512 715 government debt without market disruption.
Paris authorities struggle to find a place for the guillotine after banning public executions in Square de la Roquette. Months of debate pit property interests against citizen opposition as aldermen seek a suitable location for those awaiting execution.
Sinclair, acclaimed by President Cleveland after eight years of service, is noted as a trusted buyer for McKinley. His government salary is 1800 dollars annually, fixed by law, with an office in the White House basement and residence on Liskerard Street.
A condensed review of four weeks of national events across Washington and regions nationwide. Highlights cover political developments, economic updates, and notable social changes shaping the country’s landscape. Major figures and institutional actions are sketched to inform readers.
The annual Third Assistant Postmaster General report shows a postal deficiency of 36 610 777 for the year, down 27 percent from last year, with total receipts over 95 million dollars. US banking reports note rising depositors, higher average balances, and lower interest rates. Indian affairs cite 181 000 population and 20 522 students in schools. Senator Thurston marries Lola Purman. Port Said sees a statue unveiled by the khedive. In the Philippines Col Swigert moves against insurgents near Pozorrubio as MacArthur advances toward Bayambong. Paris sees Loubet unveil a republican symbol statue. Ongoing Manila Dagupan line activity continues with MacArthur near Dagupan and Wheaton and Lawton nearby. Captain Haeuser captures 200 insurgents and stockpiled arms and subsistence. South Africa reports conflicting British and Boer movements. New Guinea civil war devastates 11 villages. Aguinaldo reportedly frees 500 Spanish prisoners.
In the week ending the 17th US business failures rose to 219 from 157 last week and 223 a year earlier. Rev. Dr. Richard S. Storrs retires after 52 years at Brooklyn’s Church of the Pilgrims due to ill health. Rear Admiral Schley assumes command of the South Atlantic squadron from the cruiser Chicago. Two bubonic plague cases appear aboard the J W Taylor during quarantine in New York from Brazil. George Harvey Chickering dies aged 70 in Milton Massachusetts, last of the Chickering piano makers. Seth Lovell, famed king of the Gypsies, dies in Philadelphia at 100.
A mob seized William Huff from Bloomfield jail and hanged him for the murder of Andrew Melton. Other notable items include Rev. Daniel Hill’s death in Richmond Indiana and Sen at or transport to Manila from San Francisco with troops.
Maj. Gen. Oris suspects Gen. Young has connected with Gen. Wheaton or at least communicated. About 3000 insurgents remain inside the American cordon. Aguinaldo’s government seeks to escape toward Bayombong while still in the low country. Meanwhile British forces in South Africa receive near daily troopship arrivals and over 7000 men move inland.
General MacArthur reports rapid northward movement from Tarlac and Dagupan indicating insurrection is breaking as weather hindered Otis army. Rumors linger on the war’s course and seasonal effects shaping campaign outcomes.
A Confederate monument at Chickamauga is planned with a cost of 65000 dollars. The report also notes Baltimore's large black population and other brief items including bequests, juror fines,教育 reforms, an influenza scare, charity grants, and local officials.
Gen. MacArthur advances near Dagupan with troops, while Zamboanga falls to U S forces and Major insurgent movements unfold in Mindanao. Wheeler declines Congress, urging a Philippines policy resolution to spare lives and funds. Patrick A Collins nominated for Boston mayor.
A deed transfers Admiral George Dewey’s gift house at 1747 Rhode Island Avenue to his wife Mrs Mildred Dewey via secretary John W Crawford. The fund raising committee and about 45000 citizens funded the home as a Dewey tribute. Dewey says he asks public understanding before judgment.
Democratic leaders concede Taylor leads on returns but seek to overturn Louisville votes due to alleged interference by Gov Bradley soldiers. Republicans dispute Louisville’s tallies and warn they will resist any removal. Early figures show Taylor ahead by about 2000, with 2489 contested and Goebel leading uncontested by 937.
The German emperor and empress arrived at Portsmouth and Windsor on November 21. They were greeted by British royals and officials, inspected troops, and attended a royal banquet with guests including United States ambassador Choate. British papers praise the visit while German papers call it a purely family affair with no political intent.
A Bogota dispatch reports a two day battle near Bucaramanga, capital of Santander, where government forces won. More than 1,000 rebels killed and 2,000 wounded among about 10,000 combatants. Generals Uribe and Gomez wounded. Villar killed. Pena Solano Pillemizar and Hernandez wounded on the government side.
Washington report says Speaker designate Henderson plans immediate passage of the caucus committee's financial reform bill and to reorganize committees along old lines. Republican members named for the rules committee are Henderson Dalzell and Babcock. The plan follows talks with the president and leading Republicans. Tragedy in Indian Territory follows as Deputy Marshals Ennis Everidge and John Kelly are killed near Antlers while pursuing two wanted men, Bishop and Frey, in a mortgage dispute.
Washington reports the Supreme Court adjourned for a two week Thanksgiving recess. In Chattanooga Tennessee thirty Mormon elders arrived from Utah to begin assignments in Ohio and the southern states under President Rich leading Mormon propaganda. Secretary Long denies any intention to resign from the cabinet.
Columbus Ohio November 21 canvass shows Judge Nash leading with 49023 margin from 908159 total votes. Governor candidates Nash 417119 McLean 368176 Ellis 7799 Hammel 5825 Bandlow 2439 Jones 106721. Caldwell leads Lt Governor race by 12720. analysis notes 40000 Jones voters did not back other state offices. Nonpartisans drew strength roughly evenly from both major parties.
A well dressed middle aged man jumped into the water at Prospect Point Niagara Falls on Monday afternoon. He walked into the falls and disappeared with bystanders nearby. No identity or motive is available for the death by self harm.
The Alton Limited, newly equipped day trains between Chicago and St. Louis, began daily service November 16, 1899. The consist includes seven Pullman cars with Empire decks and maroon interiors, standard Chicago & Alton locomotives, gas and electric lighting, ornate Gothic windows, and anti telescoping safety features. The fleet emphasizes careful wood choice, luxurious interiors, and meticulous construction for unmatched detailing.
The ad promotes the Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans as an ideal winter escape with mild climate clean air and hunting and fishing. Through cars from Northern cities on the Louisville and Nashville Railway are highlighted along with Florida connections and moderate prices for visitor accommodations.
Letter from readers praising Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Mrs E E Kuhn from Germano Ouro reports relief from womb trouble and exhaustion after eight bottles and care, able to work full days. Mrs M L Sutars of Guy Marsu Michigan says nervous symptoms, poor sleep and digestion improved, recommends the remedies widely.
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