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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
6
The indicator notes a long Java Dutch war with mass conscription and rising male enlistment. It cites U S population of 62,622,250 in 1890 and treasury estimate of 77,816,000 as of July 1, along with presidential vote totals for 1888 1892 and 1896.
The bureau reports fiscal year activity with 554 arrests and 21S convictions. Missouri tops state counts with 78 cases. Counterfeit funds totaled $55000, and the unit seized 209 plates and 310 molds.
An inventor proposes a waterproof glue mixed with clean quartz sand spread over leather soles to create flexible quartz soles. The new soles are described as giving the foot a firm hold even on slippery surfaces.
The missing link has been found in Java where Dr. Dubois unearthed fossil remains. Prof. Haeckel plans to visit to investigate as Dubois believes the bones belong to a species between the highest ape and prehistoric man.
Prof Herman V Hilprecht of the University of Pennsylvania has cut up a 17000 tablet library from the Nippur temple. None date after 2280 B C. He estimates five years to unearth the temple’s remaining treasures.
Altman Col is described as the highest incorporated city in the country at 12 900 feet above sea level. A justice of the peace refused an appeal from a fined disorderly person noting that this highest court in the United States does not allow appeals, provoking astonishment in court.
A list of grand epithets describing Abdul Hamid as sultan of sultans and emperor of emperors. It calls him shadow of God on earth and king of kings with dominion over Constantinople Brousa Damascus and Damascus as paradise, noting his sovereignty and justice.
The sinking of the torpedo boat destroyer France by the Brennus recalls a 1893 English squadron collision that sent the battleships Camperdown and Victoria to the bottom with 356 sailors dead. Naval warfare drills are noted as costly as the real thing.
The government plans to return about 3600 Cape Nome hopefuls to penniless status. The text notes that wealthier individuals prosper in Alaska's gold regions, while the lesson proves hard to reap for most, illustrating enduring inequality in frontier prospects.
Aird Powers, a Kentuckian tied to the Goebel murder case, faced a sequence of dates and charges. He was nominated June 13 1899 arraigned July 13 1900 named among 13 conspirators defended by 13 lawyers with his sweetheart the thirteenth witness. Evidence notes 1300 soldiers ready to defend him he paid Culton 1500 for mountaineers expenses carried 1300 when fleeing and the evidence closed August 13.
Reformers call for dropping Dear Sir and Yours sincerely in business letters. They argue addressing names alone suffices and signatures prove respect. The proposal says to stop using terms like dear and obedient servant when not warranted.
Sing Sing penitentiary ends the old lock step march. Convicts now walk in double file with the left hand on the shoulder ahead, a change prisoners welcome as a mark of dignity and reform. Other prisons imitate the move.
Within the latest foreign dispatches from Washington the government plans rapid construction of six sub marine torpedo boats. An estimate from the twelfth census places the U S population at 76,000,000. August internal revenue receipts total $29,421,391, up $1,409,103 from the prior year. The president's Canton visit is delayed by Chinese affairs.
Week ending July 31 saw stock exchanges report 128,046,198 shares traded, down 21.8 from 1890. US business failures 175 in the week. Saratoga elected Edward Wetmore as ABA president. Deaths include Edward Washburn of Kansas City. Black hanged in Bellair for assault. New York bans prize fights. veteran camps elect Morris national commander. Frohm killed by farmers. World tour ends for Dr. Floe Clark. Vermont elects William Stickney governor by 30,000.
West and South report varied events including labor day celebrations and political campaigns. Notable items cover drownings in Wisconsin, hangings in Arkansas, a Chicago river tragedy, and poison charges in Missouri, with broader notes on elections, rail accidents, and international affairs.
In Utah the Republican Party renominates Heber M. Wells for governor. In Wisconsin at Waukesha Paul Cronin killed Mrs E Miller who refused marriage and then killed himself.
News reports state China may permit German Austrian and Italian residents in Peking as Americans withdraw. Li Hung Chang calls four aides to aid peace talks. Persia defeats Ali Mahomet Bey and imprisons him. Transvaal becomes part of British dominions per a proclamation. Chinese edict names Li Hung Chang and others as peace commissioners.
Mayor James G. Woodward of Atlanta was impeached for intoxication. The Feapack Smith reunion drew 2300 at Peapack New Jersey. Three men dying of thirst were found 69 miles from El Paso. Whitewood Northwest Territories suffered major tornado damage. Lehigh Valley Railroad stops newsboys on trains. Yellowstone fires extinguished. U S exports rose across globe in past fiscal year. Rev George B Cutting of New Haven claims hypnotism cures cigarettes. Bethel Baptist church at Fairview destroyed by lightning. Dr Francis S McCabe dies in Topeka at 77. Mrs Mary McGill killed by shock on news of son James death. Universities spent 304243 on athletics. Canada Develop ment Co contract for Alaska mail service. Steamship Ohio reaches Seattle with 332 passengers and 2 million in treasure. About a third of gold from Nome. Klondike supplied rest. Arthur T J Rice drowns at Brighton Beach likely from false teeth.
The national anti imperialism party met in Carnegie Hall New York on September 6 and nominated Donaldson Caffery of Louisiana for president and Archibald Murray Howe of Cambridge Massachusetts for vice president. The platform warns of perverted war aims and demagogic factions threatening the republic.
The document outlines a National Party platform opposing imperial or colonial claims tied to recent military actions, pledging to pursue renunciation of such pretensions, a single gold standard, merit-based public service, and removal of special privileges. It details convention proceedings in Indianapolis with speakers including John Jay Chapman and Archibald Murray Howe, and notes cross-ticket voting methods. It also reports the National Union Reform Party ticket results with Seth Ellis and Samuel T. Nicholson receiving 1,621 and 24 votes, respectively, across 30 states and territories.
Chicago observers report thousands marching in Labor Day events with families lining the streets. Notable figures including William J. Bryan and Gov Roosevelt spoke at Electric Park as workers heard calls for labor victories and unity.
R G Dun weekly trade review notes August commercial failures at 35 with liabilities of 7.93 million, manufacturing 174 at 2.95 million, trading 519 at 3.49 million, and other 92 thousand. Bank liabilities total 146 thousand. Weather aids corn, spring wheat harvest hindered by rains. Iron shows gradual gains. orders booked exceed current output. Western stores buy, bridge contracts rise. copper exports hold strong. weekly US failures 175 versus 14 last year.
Bath Maine September 6 Arthur Sewall dies at 6 30 a m at his summer home Smallpoint twelve miles from Bath after a stroke last Sunday He was 64 years old The Sewall family long notable shipbuilders with Arthur joining the firm after his early training births and family note incomplete in fragmentary obituary.
Hon Arthur Sewall built a large American sailing fleet and led Maine Central for nine years. He also presided over the Eastern railroad before its absorption by Boston and Maine. A longtime Maine delegate to the Democratic National Committee, he was chosen as the party's vice presidential candidate in 18. He is survived by two sons Harold M. Sewall stationed in Hawaii and William D. Sewall in Bath.
White River Junction Vermont September 6 Republicans of Vermont elect their state and congressional tickets by a plurality of at least 32230 and a majority over all of 31000 with remaining towns expected to align. The state senate is solidly re-
The monthly statement from the comptroller of the currency shows total national bank note circulation at 24,220,810 on August 31 1900 with yearly rise of 82,152,018 and monthly rise of 34,905,454. Bond secured circulation stands at 20,641,356 up 54,465,007 for the year and 34,193,922 for the month. Lawful money secured circulation is 35,582,450 down 2,315,989 year over year and up 14,532 in the month. U S bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes total 295,790,380 and to secure public deposits 4,040,280.
Returns from 259 towns in Vermont show William W. Stickney as governor elect with about 200 of 216 assembly seats GOP, Senter and Grout among Democrats. Early totals cite Stickney 15 842 and Grout 42 024 in separate districts with sizable majorities, overall lead roughly 761.
The Hamburg American Line steamer Deutschland lowered all trans Atlantic records after leaving Cherbourg August 26 at 9 30 p m. She arrived off Sanny Hook lightship Saturday morning about seven o clock, completing the voyage in roughly five days 14 hours 30 minutes, beating Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse’s fastest Cherbourg run by over three hours.
Waukesha report says Mrs. Miller a widow was shot on her doorstep by former lover Paul Cronin. Cronin then shot himself, dying of the wound.
Memphis Tenn Sept 6 The small Mississippi river steamer Ralph en gaged in the lower trade went to the bottom of the river early in the morning. All hands were saved after many narrow escapes. The loss is total. The vessel struck a hidden obstruction, resulting in the disaster. She was of 150 tons burden and valued at 20000 dollars.
Thirteen people died and over thirty were injured in a rear end collision between an excursion train and a milk train on the Bethlehem branch of the Philadelphia and Reading railway near Hatfield Pennsylvania. The wreck involved ten day coaches from a Bethlehem Allentown area excursion to Atlantic City. The cause is believed to be signal negligence or disregard.
Cape Town Sept 6 The siege of Ladybrand ended as relief forces approached after fierce fighting by a garrison of 150 British troops held against more than 2000 Boers who bombarded the town with cannon and rifles since September 2. The relief likely saved the garrison. Doweries Begin Damage Suits. Mansfield O Sept 6 The first damage suit against tickland county over riots tied to Zion elders meeting July 30 was filed for Clarence Frederick claiming 1000. Presented with Gold Watches. London Sept 6 Delegates Kemp and Hunter of the AFL were given gold watches at the Trades Union Congress in Huddersfield.
Crescens won a special trial against time in Hartford on Wednesday afternoon beating the world trotting stallion record with a 2 04 4 5 time. The previous mark of 2 05 3 was held by Directum.
Wheeling West Virginia September 6 Thomas Moore Jackson nephew of Stonewall Jackson who was nominated for congress by the democrats of the district has declined the honor.
Flooding in Santiago de Cuba reaches record levels not seen since 1877 with the city’s lower districts submerged five feet deep. Firemen and police assist residents as the disaster unfolds.
A blaze at Potosi Wisconsin destroyed the entire business section on September 4. The fire consumed the hotel post office two saloons and a barber shop leaving an estimated loss of 25000 dollars.
Muncie Indiana September 6 Washington township voters favored a $15000 subsidy for the extension northwest from Muncie through Washington township Chicagoward by a majority of 114.
Aaron Foster of Pittsburgh a dealer in oil well supplies filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court on Wednesday. Liabilities are listed at 172000 with assets of 45.
Washington reports show multiple powers sending lengthy, nonconclusive replies to Russia on Peking evacuation. Germany seeks a compromise mid ground to avoid impasse while China could reestablish government and peace commissioners. The United States favors flexible responses and may withdraw troops only if Russia withdraws its minister and troops.
Washington reports official 1900 census figures showing Canton Ohio 30 667 up 4 478 from 1890 Dayton Ohio 85 333 up 24 113 Salt Lake City Utah 53 531 up 8 688 Akron Ohio 42 728 up 15 127 Detroit elects American Veterinary Medical Association officers President Tait Butler Secretary S Stewart Treasurer W H Lowe and 25 new members chosen.
The steamship Umatilla docked in San Francisco with about 1.5 million dollars in gold dust and nuggets from the Klondike and Nome. The cargo, including Douglas Island treasure, signifies a major gold shipment to the city.
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