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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
4
A remark notes Texas has 108000 more bachelors than old maids, suggesting the state’s nickname and its geography as a teaching aid. The author predicts future geography classes will easily describe American productions with the idea that “almost everything” will cover the subject.
European nations may try to buy our expert marksman but the man behind the gun remains ours and unmatched.
Half the Havana restaurant menus are in English as occupying forces take control. The article notes the shift will be corrected after occupation, with bills of fare to be changed to bad French as a consequence.
Col Earl Hobson of Bowling Green Kentucky, a cousin of the naval hero, was promoted to colonel for his conspicuous coolness and courage at the battle of Pittsburg Landing when he was not quite 20 years old.
The remark envisions a future where no conflict occurs without American approval, a claim tied to Bright. The narrative adds a quirky aside about a European neighbor with a cat chasing operatic ambitions.
Prof. A. G. Webster of Clark University outlines an instrument suggesting there is no absolute silence. A number of married men say in interviews they knew it beforehand.
Residents of Ponce advocate pronouncing the town as one syllable Ponce to align with United States naming trends. Meanwhile some Americans adopt Pon-tha to signal Spanish heritage and perceived education.
Following a recent London railway accident caused by a truck falling before an engine officials have decided to implement the American cow-catcher. The device, described as purely American, would have cleared the obstruction and prevented the disaster as John Bull gradually accepts foreign ideas.
The president of Argentina proposes Hon. J Sterling Morton of Minnesota take a leading role to set up a national agriculture department, likening it to Horace Mann’s historic public school system work. The note suggests Argentina seeks progressive reforms from American experts.
The Christian World argues that a person may think better pray better and see further on a changed or restricted diet. It cautions against Pharisee like fuss and reviling others who choose differently. The piece labels the crank as harmless but a nuisance when on a mission.
General Manager Rawn of the Baltimore and Ohio South Western reports 37 957 people transported to Cincinnati for the 32nd Grand Army of the Republic encampment, Sept 3 to 12. The peak was Sept 5 with 8 322 travelers, and about 30 percent of all travel came via the Baltimore and Ohio South Western.
The U S consul at Aden reports the bicycle industry has no prospect there due to rough streets, hills, heat, and natives’ poverty, which prevents even a potential demand for bicycles of any description or make.
Gen Joe Wheeler is poised for a unanimous election to Congress as all parties Republicans, Populists, and Democrats unite behind him. The record reflects a rare, fully supported tribute to a public figure, similar to Washington, with opposition effectively nonexistent in the district.
The general order signals a hopeful step by the insurgent leader toward guaranteeing safety of life and property for Cuban citizens. He asserts protection for property, expresses goodwill toward the United States, and acknowledges that independence will come in time.
National briefs from Washington and regions across the East West and South summarize political developments economic updates and notable public notices in concise items. Local columns highlight community events and government actions affecting daily life.
Paris dispatches say Sagasta will ask the United States to pay 400 million dollars for the Philippines. American forces may begin moves into Cuba by October 15. Puerto Rico forms a new military department under Maj. John R. Brooke. Aguinaldo representatives Lopez and Agoncillo met President McKinley at the White House.
Instructions direct all U S diplomatic and consular officers to hoist the flag at half mast over their buildings for ten days in memory of the late Thomas Francis Bayard. Col John Hay is sworn in as secretary of state. Public debt statement shows September debt changes and treasury balance.
A week summary reports 195 business failures, stock percentages for the National League teams, a double tragedy in Pittsburgh as Bertha Beilstein kills her mother and herself, a fatal mine fire in Wilkes-Barre claiming five lives, a bank bonds heist in Philadelphia, a Manchester woolen mill debt assignment of 1 million, and the death of actress Caroline Miskel Hoyt in New York at age 25.
A roundup reports a well organized counterfeiting gang captured in El Paso Texas. Other items note Milwaukee real estate broker Charles Pitterkow losing 133000, martial law in Pana Illinois with militia patrols, strikers blocking a train at Tower Hill forcing workers to return to Indiana, a fire destroying Paddock Hodge grain elevators in Greentown Indiana, losses of 100000 and arrivals of Hawaiian commission members in San Francisco, Dr F A Todd 33 dies of hydrophobia in Chicago, Elizabeth Stephenson of Marinette chosen to christen a new war vessel named Wisconsin, John Baker an Illinois politician becomes blind, wildfires threaten Wisconsin South Dakota Colorado, Ipswich fire wiping out all but one block, rain and snow easing Colorado fires, and Robert Lesh shooting his wife and then himself in Indianapolis.
A mother poisoned her two children and cut her throat in Detroit. A blaze leveled eight blocks in Colorado Springs destroying the Antlers hotel. Losses reach 1 million dollars. In Tennessee a man named John Hollingworth and accomplices killed five men near Murfreesboro. Northern Wisconsin reports over 100 missing after fires, with many bodies too burned to identify.
A summary of international and domestic events reports prohibition in Canada by popular vote with Quebec the sole province opposing. Other items note a plot to assassinate the Romanian king, Crete withdrawal demands, Williams Kingsford’s Ottawa death, executions in Peking, European consensus on a conference against anarchists, fighting between Turks and Armenians at Alsheerb, and Japanese floods and a suicide of China's emperor.
Henry George refuses the gubernatorial nomination on the Chicago platform while Henry McDonald is named in his place. The war department orders more troops to Puerto Rico and Savannah set as embarkation point for Cuban and Puerto Rican service.
Minnesota fair closes with an $11000 cash balance. Four Gettysburg monuments to West Virginia soldiers dedicated. Lieut Col Brodie of the Rough Riders nominated for Congress by Arizona Republicans. Mr and Mrs A G Peters of San Francisco admitted to the bar after studying law. Rev Anson Dodge endows a $40000 Episcopal mission in Allahabad India. Prof J W Johnson of Oregon State University dies after crossing plains as a child. Rev J M Riddle installed at Second Baptist Columbus Ohio. former slave. Chinese emperor sends 1000 bags of rice to Havana for Cuba's hungry. Russell Sage sole surviving original director of New York Central and founder of Fifth Avenue Bank. W H Riehl of Cleveland arrested at Niagara Falls on way to self harm. warning from son. US Geological Survey reports 156113 net tons lead produced in six months of 1898. National Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans twenty fifth annual convention in St Paul November 11 16. Andrew Carnegie said to head syndicate to build colossal New York shipyard. over 100 million capital. Patrick Kelly Atlanta boiler maker took total abstinence oath then drank and speech deserted him.
Reports from Cumberland and nearby towns describe nine deaths and more than 100 missing as forest fires spread. Gov. Scofield and Gen. Boardman organize relief with 73 destitute in Turtle Lake and 52 in Cumberland. Col. Boyle appointed to collect and distribute aid from Milwaukee.
Paris reports the death of Mme Carnot widow of President Carnot who was assassinated by an Italian anarchist at Lyon on June 24 1894 and later died at the Chateau de Presle
Walter J. Yates shot and wounded his wife and her friend Mrs. E. J. Brown then fatally shot himself in Essex Iowa. Domestic troubles and dissipation cited as the motive for the tragedy reported from Omaha.
Manila note states the national assembly at Malolos voted a civil list of 75000 but Aguinaldo declined any pay until the army and soldiers were fully paid. The report clarifies the act occurred at a recent sitting with Aguinaldo's stance described.
A massive blaze ravaged Colorado Springs on Saturday, destroying much of the business district. Winds at 90 miles per hour fanned the flames, and dynamite was used to level the Antlers hotel to halt the fire. The disaster caused an estimated loss of 600 000 to 700 000 dollars with about 200 buildings burned in three hours. Colorado City Pueblo and Denver sent aid. the Pueblo department covered 40 miles in 40 minutes. A partial list of major losers included the Anders Newton Lumber Co Crissey & Davis El Paso Lumber Co Hassel Iron Works and McFarlane & Hillis.
Bertha Beilstein, a 20 year old from Allegheny, shot her mother Sunday and then shot herself four times. She said she was tired of life and did not want her mother to fret over her death, a motive friends call temporary insanity after her father Frederick Beilstein died suddenly in December.
Sun day 150 Pana ill miners joined the union home miners and masked men assaulted shacks housing negro scale miners. About 50 were driven out, one was shot after refusing to go. Police did nothing. A fire alarm, deputized citizens, and eventual quiet followed. Fears remain of a renewed outbreak and possible bloodshed as miners hide nearby.
Grand Rapids Michigan October 3 1904 The organization of the refrigerator manufacturing trust is under way with six million dollars capital. It would include all large U.S. concerns and 82 factories with valuable patents. The plan is to buy these concerns outright and bundle management.
Burlington Iowa reports the death of Hon. Lyman Cook a pioneer of Iowa and president of the First National Bank
Ashland Pa October 3: Michael Thompson a mentally challenged youth was chased by his mother when his brother Thomas seized a shotgun and shot him fatally. Thomas surrendered to authorities.
A notice reports the arrest of Dr Nancy Guilford in October in connection with an incident in California involving a person named Eondou. Further details on charges or outcomes are not provided in the readable text.
Savannah faced an 18 hour West Indian cyclone with 50 to 70 mph winds. Sea islands suffered heavy losses as eight miles inland became a lake and rice crops were wiped out. The schooner Gov Ames drifted but was secured. quaran tine wharves damaged and four ships driven ashore. Tybee reports no news.
Reports from Quebec say Canadian delegates may seek cession of Yakut Bay to Dixon's Entrance, including Skaguay and Taiga, to widen the boundary to the Pacific in exchange for British seal-fisheries rights. Officials say no final proposal has been accepted and no vital U S interests are at risk.
Pittsburgh reports a major coming strike by typographical unions seeking a nine hour day. The plan, backed by a strong treasury and broad labor support, targets book and job offices working over nine hours. Telegraphed orders will prompt an earnest showdown likely by October 10.
Samuel Green wood president of Coatesville National Bank was robbed of bonds and mortgages valued at 10000 when a valise similar to his was swapped. he found old newspapers at a broker’s office. Also notes a Cincinnati murder case and visiting Japanese bankers in San Francisco.
A returning Cuban war veteran plans to give a unique memento to a collector in the Washington Star tale. He carries a piece of armor plate from his uniform, proposing to paint a landscape on it and hang it in the parlor as a lasting reminder of the campaign and defense of liberty.
A brief note compares an Anglo American alliance to health benefits from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It claims the remedy enriches the blood builds muscles steadies nerves and increases appetite with a persuasive urging to try it.
Rich Uncle dismisses complaints about Miss Beauty who courts him for wealth expected from the uncle. The nephew reveals he has proposed and been accepted, insisting the engagement is genuine. The dialogue showcases family tension over money, love, and inheritance.
In a historical note, English law banned calico dresses in 1700 and imposed a five pound fine in 1721 on wearers, with sellers facing a hundred dollar penalty. The column extols modern freedom to buy calico and praises William Simpson & Sons as a trusted firm known for quality calico goods.
A man and a woman exchange pointed mockery about relationships. He steps outside to speak his mind, believing the harsh truth cannot be fairly said indoors, while the Chicago Post notes the scene as a revealing moment.
About one million acres in Northwest Florida are available for homestead entry with additional railroad land funds for sale at low rates. Lands lie near the Louisville and Nashville line. R J Wemyss, General Land Commissioner, Pensacola, will provide details. Excursions to view the lands run the first and third Tuesdays each month, at $2 over one fare for round trips. Write C P Atmore, General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Kentucky, for particulars.
The Chicago Evening News notes that a man’s associates matter but cites an exception in Uncle John whose business requires aldermen contacts, yet the speaker would still entrust him with all his money.
Hawaii and the Philippines advertise sending four cents in stamps for an illustrated booklet. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway promotes a direct route across the American Continent to New Trans Pacific possessions. It claims to offer reliable information suitable as a school textbook. Address Geo H Heafford, Genl Pass and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
A comic exchange in a Baldwin style cartoon features a reporter questioning substantiation of a claim. McLubberty pretends to understand while mispronouncing words. Little Ikey asks about wealth and a father’s fortune as Old Swindsleebaum hints at tax matters.
A compilation of dubious patent medicine pitches and quips from periodicals including Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets 25c and Piso's Cure, with quotes about popularity and fame. Witty maxims from Atchison Globe Town Topics and L A W Bulletin mix with sales pitches and price notes.
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