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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
6
A brief exchange asserts the earth completes a revolution in 24 hours and adds that Santo Domingo serves as a close second. The remark stays concise and light, highlighting celestial rhythm and a named place.
A humor piece notes Cuba’s national hymn is so long its singing lasts half a day and it famously never gets an encore from any audience.
The piece claims house broom bristles harbor complete germ colonies and jokes that the only solution is to buy a new broom daily. The sarcastic tone mocks alarmist health crusaders while noting the lack of practical remedies.
An elderly man named Mace Jackson in Monroe City Mag celebrates his 127th birthday. He notably states he has not seen Washington, a remark that adds local intrigue to the long life anecdote.
A survey lists notable ministerial sons including Senator Hawley Richard Watson Gilder Henry James George Sancroft Oliver Wendell Holmes with Presidents Cleveland and Arthur Vice President Morton and a dozen other lawmakers.
Miss Mary Crocker of San Francisco has inherited 3 000 000 from her father’s estate. Although Europe is far and railroad fares are high, many titled foreigners are expected to travel there, even if some try to beat their way.
Evelyn R Baldwin of the United States weather bureau and Wellman expedition suggests electrical energy from auroras could be harnessed to heat and power like coal. She notes that this may be possible someday, but that phrase implies a long time.
A contemporary youth named after Admiral Dewey as a lighthouse inspector eclipses earlier babies named for the admiral. His parent notes the honor reflects military distinction and hopes it aids his path through life.
The island of Elba once known for Napoleon's confinement now bustles with rich iron ore deposits. Smelters and machine shops rise, and industry invigorates the area.
The passage decries slang forms like moteT and its variant mate in relation to habits about automobiles. It notes such abbreviations are fashionable and likely to spread nationwide, remarking they are objectionable and will be heard across the country.
The Omaha World-Herald argues that if every drinker joined a nontreating club and followed rules the consumption of intoxicants would drop by half or more. The policy would financially aid club members, assist many families, and provide clearer heads for business. It criticizes the treating habit as woefully abused and calls for sensible men to stop it.
A 1900s anecdote recalls Admiral Dewey cruising the Mediterranean 14 years earlier when a squall nearly cost a spar. Sailors bungled repairs and expected harsh language, but Dewey asked calmly for the reason the agricultural population on the main topsail yard failed to act.
The piece notes Americans prefer French brandy and that thousands of bottles labeled as French are actually American. It cites France producing about 1,000,000 gallons and exporting 3,000,000 gallons last year, with three times as much exported as produced.
The Brass Foundry of New Haven Conn profits from cheap copper coins in India by importing nearly 10 000 bags about 250 tons of old coins to melt. Scrap copper at 19 cents a pound and the higher value of coins, with silver, yield a financial edge for the foundry.
A roundup of national events and notable happenings from Washington and across the East West and South highlighting political developments and public affairs. The column surveys recent actions, statements and trends shaping the period.
Capt. O. M. Carter of the U S Army Engineers was convicted of malfeasance in office. He was discharged from the army and sentenced to five years in the military prison at Fort Leavenworth.
Gov Roosevelt welcomes Admiral Dewey to New York as Gen Miles and Farragut veterans attend. The naval parade on the Hudson, led by the Olympia, drew millions of spectators and included fireworks. September marks a record in national business volume for the month.
A long sweep of incidents across the nation reports five deaths from a natural gas explosion in Green Town Indiana, fires destroying grain warehouses, a livery stake and 25 horses in Bristol Tennessee, and a prize fight fatality in Grass Valley California. Additional items include hangings in Greenville Mississippi and Blakely Georgia, robberies in the Yukon, and major losses from fires in Cincinnati and Cairo.
A blaze swept Nebo Ii destroying 32 business houses and residences in the small town of 00 inhabitants. Firefighters battled the flames but the losses include shops and dwellings valued at a substantial sum in a tight-knit community.
Thirty lives were lost aboard the steamship Montoya on the Magdalena river in Central America. Venezuelan insurgent Castro reportedly set up a provisional government at Valencia. The Transvaal adheres to the 1884 London convention as Boer forces rush to frontier. Germany paid 25 million pesetas to Spain for the Caroline islands. The Edna, a Baltimore schooner, was wrecked off St. Pierre with seven dead. Boers mass near Utrecht and Volksrust threatening Laing's Nek as forces gather near Kimberley. The Philippines freed 14 American prisoners at Angeles. Aguinaldo's envoys renew proposals to Gen Otis. Mindanao insurgent Garcia offers to surrender arms and asks for a full U.S. garrison.
Admiral Dewey arrived in Washington and received the freedom of the District of Columbia. He was greeted by navy department friends, presented to the president and Mrs. McKinley, and reviewed a Pennsylvania Avenue parade.
Twenty years to build the statue of Victor Emmanuel unveiled at Terin. The Egyptian khedive earns ten times the US president’s salary. William Margrave serves as Fort Scott justice of the peace since 1854, oldest Kansas officeholder. Kipling honored as man of letters by an Ohio post office. Ex Secretary Sherman and wife head to Washington for winter. Chicago youth temperance group prefixes American to its title. Fred Moore captured in Chili after absconding from Boston bank. Mrs Langtry composing reminiscences to be published at Christmas. Pittsburgh hotel coalition proposed with 5 million capital. England fundraises to memorialize John Newbury of Mother Goose melodies. John Livingstone, explorer’s brother, dies in Tistowlent. Pennsylvania passenger business tops 1893 levels east of the state. Cherokee Indians tax nonpayers face removal from reservation. Prison Congress delegates named for Brussels international congress.
New York observers recount Admiral Dewey's final day of celebration including the city’s loving cup ceremony, a land parade along Broadway, and a Waldorf Astoria smoker. Dewey appeared fatigued yet welcomed by cheering crowds, with brief moments of contact with notable officials and sailors aboard the Olympia.
Manila reports show Aguinaldo seeking a peace envoy to negotiate with the United States but Gen. Otis rejects recognizing his government. Filipino envoys meet Otis and press for independence tied to peace, while Otis keeps correspondence with Aguinaldo as insurgent leader.
Chicago October 2. President McKinley plans to arrive in Chicago at four p m October 7 from Galesburg to lay the corner stone of the new federal building and participate in the autumn festival.
Pittsburgh October 2 The Post reports Senator Mark Hanna in an interview indicated all signs pointed to President McKinley seeking another term.
Key West reports 48 new yellow fever cases and two deaths on Sunday. In Constantinople, US flour is blocked by customs over wholesomeness concerns. US Minister Oscar S Strauss intervenes to secure admission. A fire in Nebo, Pittsfield County, destroys over 30 buildings after a Saturday night blaze.
Major General Joseph Wheeler praises Peruna as an excellent tonic and cure for catarrh. Senators McEnery Sullivan and Roach endorse the remedy, citing personal use and relief. A free book on catarrh is offered by The Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio.
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