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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
4
The Indicator forecasts a great periodic star shower around November 12 or 13, 1899. Connecticut towns hold a majority of state population as urban growth continues. Electric railroads shrink rural and urban distances. Mexico marks 88 years since independence with nationwide celebration.
Molly Pitcher is included in the Albany capitol gallery of illustrious personages. She took her wounded husband’s place in a battery at Monmouth and carried water to the helpless after the fight. She embodies an American type found whenever needed.
In the death of Fanny Davenport at her home in Duxbury Massachusetts the American stage loses a striking figure. Davenport came from a family of players and began on stage at age ten, remaining there throughout life.
The Cleveland Press notes Belgium has shifted all railway clocks and timetables to a 24 hour format with midnight as 24. The paper questions popular acceptance, asking what a man arriving home at 23:25 would say to his wife about the time.
The Benjamin Franklin fund once donated in 1790 to aid worthy apprentices and public objects in Boston now totals about 506 000 dollars and is to be disposed by the city. Aims include building trade schools, aligning with Franklin's original intent, but opinion differs on its best use.
The founder of the Red Cross, about seven years old in this report, spent half his fortune on his work and lost the rest in business reverses. He faced want until pensioned by the Russian dowager empress and the Swiss federal council, while Stuttgart citizens also raised a generous subscription.
The Spanish armored cruiser Maria Teresa, once Cervera's flagship, steamed from Santiago to face an American fleet. Sunk by Yankee courage, she was saved by Yankee ingenuity and now enters under the American flag for a new and better career, inspiring national pride and naval interest.
A Connecticut clergyman issued a Sunday notice to church members about the Donkey club. The item states that members must line up outside the church after service, make remarks, and stare at passing women, with expulsion for any member seen escorting a woman into a church or sitting with her as a gentleman.
The American character is shown in the Cervera incident as a captive treated with notable consideration by opponents who would be expected to detest him. The old admiral realized upon landing home that he had truly been in a war and not merely abroad.
A New Jersey woman divorces her husband over his refusal to let pie appear on the family menu. The husband pleads self defense arguing he cannot afford pie, claiming pudding is pie without a lid. The judge remains unmoved as the brutal husband receives his just deserts.
Gen Wood reports the death rate in Santiago has fallen to about one fourth of its former level since the American occupation. He attributes the improvement to scientific sanitation efforts rather than climate, dismissing Cuba as a pest hole caused by officials’ negligence. The future looks bright.
Rev W H Milburn recalls his long tenure as chaplain of the US House. He notes serving from 1845 to 1855 and from 1885 onward, claiming to have known more presidents than any other man and calling himself the grandfather of Congress. He mentions John Sherman and Senator Morrill entering the House after his first 10 years of service.
Retired rear admiral Sicard served in the Civil War actions at Fort Jackson and Fort St Philip. He aided in destroying rebel flotilla and gun boats and helped capture the Chalmette batteries and New Orleans. A month before the Spanish American War, he remained noted for his Florida service.
A compact digest highlights events and developments from Washington and across the East West and South. It notes political moves, regional stories, and notable happenings shaping public life and policy.
Reports from Washington and Havana detail military moves in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Generals testify suggesting most war complaints are exaggerated while new army corps are organized and Camp Wikoff to become a major winter hospital.
Advices from Washington officials say the Minnesota uprising may be over and the Indian Affairs Commissioner W. Jones notes steady improvement in the nation’s wards in his annual report.
Weekly U S exchanges aggregate 1.466 billion dollars, up from 1.241 billion. 169 business failures, down from 195. Oakey Hall dies at 72, former New York mayor during the Tweed era. Sherman Hoar dies of typhoid fever in Concord. Fire in Northampton kills Michael Brennan, John Burns, and two others. Floods in Hoosic Valley cause 160000 dollars damage. Alfred C Williams hanged in Salem for murder. Baseball league leaders listed by percent. Corbett issues challenge to any man. Atlantic City fire turf losses total 200000 dollars. Trade unionists push more effective boycott opposition tactics.
Reports from Bear Island Minnesota describe Maj Wilkinson leading a brutal clash with Indians where 86 Indians and several soldiers died. Governor Clough sought permission to deploy volunteer regiments for frontier protection as fighting continued. In Shelbyville Indiana a ten year old girl Elsie Jackson was killed by a mob. At Liberty Missouri a mutual fire insurance company was assigned in session at Chicago the Rock River Methodist conference voted for equal lay representation by 200 to 6. In Canton Ohio George D Saxton brother of Mrs William McKinley was murdered and Mrs Anna George was arrested for the firing. Counterfeit hundred dollar silver certificates found in San Francisco. At Garrett Indiana Jesse Chaney killed his ex wife then shot himself. On his flagship Ad ler raised the US flag over Hawaii and returned to San Francisco.
Russia presses for universal peace while preparing for potential war. A fire near Hankow, China likely killed a thousand people and threatened to devastate the city. The sultan agrees to pull Turkish troops from Crete under international pressure. England issues a 24 hour ultimatum to Paris to remove Maj. Marchand from Fashoda in the Nile valley.
The funeral for George D Saxton, brother of Mrs McKinley, was held in Canton Ohio with the president and his wife in attendance. Other items note a Cuban evacuation update, naval retirements, and a failed Arctic search.
Kentucky court of appeals upholds the separate coach law as valid. Commodore McCann accuses Gen Blanco of ordering the Maine explosion. Texas district nominates blind man T P Gore for Congress. Queen Victoria and the empress of Chinarule dominate half the world. Missouri legislators A T Sober and A L Booze cited. Capt Goddard E D Diamond, 102, claims life as book agent in San Francisco. Dora Richardson wed Riley Brock at Keene Ky. Rear Admiral Phelps survives as sole member of first Naval Academy class. 47 graduates. Virginia United Confederate Veterans claim right to secede at will. Ignacio the Ute chief visits Denver. only one white man then. Lion kills a head-tamer during a Franklin Va circus. Miss E Bonomi earns M D from Genoa, first Italian university woman degree. Oregon and Town voyage to Manila via Magellan Strait longest warship voyage. Queen Liliuokalani to visit Washington mid November to seek redress for throne loss. Rockefeller faced a setback in remarks.
United States Navy reports 17 sailors killed and 67 wounded across battles in Manila Bay Santiago Guantanamo Cardenas and other engagements. Most wounded returned to duty with 54 restored, six invalided, and six under treatment. Even with heavy losses the tally is declared highly remarkable.
Three boys Emil Daniels Frank Daniels and Joe Junkle were burned to death in a barn near Green Bay Wisconsin on October 10 in a deadly blaze. Authorities investigated the cause and listed local residents among those affected.
The annual report by Commissioner William A. Jones notes steady progress in Indian education with 147 boarding and 147 day schools serving 23952 pupils. Attendance has risen over 21 years while 89 percent of alumni are in good physical condition. The report urges compulsory attendance and closer enrollment on reservations. Public coeducation with white students shows limited success, awaiting further testing.
Trades unionists in Chicago and other large cities push for a more effective method than the boycott. Local Federation of Labor leaders say the issue will be considered and a change urged at the AFL convention in December at Denver. Leaders claim the boycott loses strength yearly.
In a rural city incident a Junkie boy and four cousins slept in a barn. One boy woke from heat and escaped through a window saving his life, but others perished in the flames. Charred remains were recovered Saturday morning. Origin of the fire unknown. Three horses and substantial farm equipment and produce were lost.
Paris October 10 Secretary Ojeda head of the Spanish peace commission said Spain has accepted all propositions received from the American side so far though terms are still under discussion No Philippines proposal has yet been received and exchanges between the two sides have proceeded smoothly with no misunderstandings unveiled by the American proposals.
Dublin marked the death anniversary of Charles Stewart Parnell with a large procession to Glasnevin Cemetery. A floral car with a bust led wreaths laid on the grave in a simple, impressive ceremony attended by the lord mayor, corporation, delegates, and municipal leaders. New York’s Day featured perfect weather for the Empire State’s exhibit at the fair with Chauncey M. Depew among the delegation.
San Francisco on October 10 reports A G Widber former city and county treasurer found guilty of embezzling seventy six thousand two hundred forty two dollars from the public treasury. The case centers on misuse of municipal funds and a final verdict has been reached.
Officials say the union label is a more effective method to promote union made goods. They note boycott support is limited to specific trades and abides by public disfavor, predicting many boycotts will end next year as a more peaceful drive to market union produced items spreads nationwide.
Government issues special orders to garrisons near Paris to send 500 infantry each to the capital. Journal des Debats says these reenforcements may total 10,000 men. Troops to carry two days rations and 60 rounds per man. paper hopes the country is not near a revolution.
Des Moines Iowa October 10 The Republican campaign opened with large meetings at Emmetsburg and other points led by top speakers including Senator Allison who urged the gold standard while addressing national issues from a similar viewpoint.
Drummond Tobacco company plant in St. Louis sold to American Tobacco for 3.4575 million dollars in a six o clock Saturday evening cash deal.
The steamer Ganger from Montreal bound for Aberdeen ran aground at Ferral Newfoundland and is believed total loss. Halifax steamer Harlan and vessels from St Johns Newfoundland are removing cargo from the wreck. Ganger carried cattle and produce.
The Evening News of Tacoma Washington has been sold to Albert G C Johnson of Washington D C who takes charge Monday The paper will continue in Democratic politics.
A cable from Peking dated October 7 to Thurlow Weed Barnes in New York quotes H. E. Lowry, president of the American University in China, denying reports of the emperor's death by suicide or assassination. A brief note also mentions a victim of a cat bite.
In a Washington Star snippet a young man argues with a practical father about marriage. He rejects the notion of maintaining the daughter’s strict domestic regime, proposing she shares duties and enjoys Greek reads and matinees after marriage.
The article argues the United States may keep the Philippine islands if peace commissioners decide so as war costs run into millions. It notes the high wartime expense and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cheap remedy for digestion benefiting all classes.
A witty exchange between Maud and Marie about Ned’s marriage proposal. Maud wavers while Ned asks, and Marie suggests the promise is more of a threat. The playful dialogue showcases social expectations and wit in a lighthearted tone.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway publishes a booklet on the Hawaiian Islands covering topography climate resources railways schools and population. It includes a folding map and lists steamship lines. The North Western Line promotes service to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and other western points. Send four cents for the booklet to W B Kniskern Chicago.
Dear Editor: If you know of a solicitor or canvasser in your city or elsewhere especially a man who has solicited for subscriptions insurance nursery stock books or tailoring or a man who can sell goods you will confer a favor by telling him to correspond with us or if you will insert this notice in your paper and such parties will cut this notice out and mail to us we may be able to furnish them a good position in their own and adjoining counties Address AMERICAN WOOLEN Mills Co Chicago.
A brief illustration notes how reputation reflects company, with a Johnson quip about a jailer. The item appears as a captioned exchange from Illustrated American, reflecting a mid-20th century public figure perspective.
Hawaii and the Philippines receive four cents for an illustrated booklet issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The ad invites readers to obtain the pamphlet through Geo H Heafford, general passenger and ticket agent in Chicago. The piece echoes a Chicago Daily Record cartoon caption about cathedrals abroad.
Advertisement style note touts Grain-O as a non stimulating grain drink that nourishes and aids sleep, claiming it looks and tastes like coffee. It targets nervous people and children and urges readers to buy from grocers, with prices 15 and 25 cents. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease free sample and cites quotes from Brooklyn Life and Detroit Journal.
A Washington Democrat ad describes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowels aid health and gentle liver and kidney action. It lists prices at 25 and 50 cents and notes readers ask for opinions to hear their own views.
An 19th century advertisement promises Kemp's Balsam will stop a cough at once and offers free sample bottles from the druggist. Large bottles priced 25 and 50 cents. A brief humorous newspaper quote from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a judge and witness exchange about a defendant whistling to a dog.
An Atchison Globe item promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad notes the price as 25 cents and mentions various kinds of remedies people try.
A collage of 19th century medical advertisements claims St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for neuralgia and sore joints, Hall's Catarrh Cure for internal use, and Piso's Cure for consumption. The clippings feature testimonials, price notes, and generic health claims from various towns and readers.
Advertisement extols sarsaparilla as medicine to enrich the blood improve appetite aid digestion and strengthen vital organs. It claims to ward off malaria fevers and other illnesses that afflict a weak system. Remember.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine and claims Hood's Pills cure indigestion. The snippet emphasizes remedies and product lines without broader news context.
The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway markets its line as the great trunk route from Toledo to Cincinnati, Louisville, Memphis, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Asheville, Atlanta, Florida and Cuba. It highlights solid trains with sleeping, parlor and cafe dining cars, quick northbound schedules, and close connections at Cincinnati for southern states and Havana. D G Edwards, Passenger Traffic Manager, Cincinnati.
A Chicago Post item notes a woman declaring immunity after a man suggests disease can pass by kisses. Her fearless stance is acknowledged as his commentary circulates.
Government land in Northwest Florida offers homestead entry on about 1 000 000 acres with additional railroad lands for sale at low rates. Interested buyers may contact R J Wemyss in Pensacola or travel via Louisville and Nashville Railroad excursions on the first and third Tuesdays for about two dollars extra. C P Atmore in Louisville is the contact for further details. A humorous aside from Atchison Globe notes a fancy head rest in a woman’s parlor.
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