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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
5
In Chicago Inter Ocean copy, a night-blooming cereus causes a social storm at a home as guests, papers, and plans are disrupted. Smith laments the botanic hoax while Brown notes the spectacle and a costly, fruitless bloom chase.
The excerpt recalls a father figure in Chicago’s trade world, described in blurred OCR but centered on a mustache moment, a vivid street scene, and a reporter’s card noting a dramatic exchange. It evokes mid century urban life with color and tension and ends with a newspaper masthead hint.
The Philadelphia Post recounts a scene where a Chinese woman is asked about women’s roles and polygamy during a festival discussion. She jokes that foreigners avoid multiple wives, implying social norms and gender expectations of the era.
A Spendthrift son, skilled at mimicry, calls his father's banker to obtain funds. He imitates his father’s voice to instruct the cashier to deny a request for 2109, then asks for 100 and settles for 50 after a refused advance. The ruse ends in a confrontation when the father arrives at the office.
Travelers may buy excursions via the Big Four Route to numerous states and regions including Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Manitoba New America Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oregon Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Washington. Selling dates August 1th September Sth and Ith, October 3d and Wth 1SdQ. For full rates routes tickets limits stop-overs call agents or write Warren J. Lynch Cincinnati.
A clerk telegraphed for a third week off saying he was very sick. The reply read that another man is holding his job, prompting perplexing comments from two papers. A separate quip notes Jonah as the first man to travel near the oil region.
Washington reports China protests to the United States over Gen Otis's order excluding Chinese from the Philippines. Wu Ting Fang asserts the move violates international law and treaties, harms longstanding ties, and jeopardizes Chinese business interests in the islands. The protest was delivered last Friday and reflects broader tensions as U S forces prepare transport to Manila.
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland on the Thursday hurricane list sixteen lives lost at sea. The schooner Angler sank in Placencia Bay with five men, Lily May driven ashore at Mistaken Point killing seven, and Daisy reporting one man overboard and three drowned after a boat capsized.
In Hong Kong on September 19, authorities report twenty deaths from bubonic plague last week and eighteen new cases. The update confirms a continuing outbreak and ongoing public health response.
Des Moines reports the death of A C Bon Durant a Polk county leader and founder of Bondu rant at age 67. Also former colonel and state senator Judge John Shane died at Vinton after a long illness.
Will Lester ten years old was killed while riding a horse on West Market street. The animal threw him and dragged him head downward for several blocks. He was dead when picked up.
Dispatches confirm reports of Boer forces placing artillery to command Laings Nek and spying in border towns. Detachments occupy positions above Buffalo River while plans for Kimberley relief and American mediation swirl amid global reactions.
Detroit hosts 2500 delegates as rain dampens opening reception at the opera house. Grand Sire Alfred S Pinkerton notes over 1.1 million members under Odd Fellowship. Michigan ranks third in growth. Black membership admission remains a debated issue with past resolutions rejected.
The article recounts how a snuffbox miniature saved Comte de Guiche, while Cromwell and Henry VIII early modern intrigue centered on painted likenesses. It notes Anne of Cleves’ portrait affecting Henry’s choice, and a Dutch keeper’s suicide over a missing painting after Charles I’s affection for a miniature.
Reports from Murphysboro and Carterville Illinois recount a violent Sunday riot at Carterville's Brush mine with five killed and several wounded. Troops under Lt. Louden moved in and guards were assigned as Governor Tanner ordered guards for the Marion jail.
John C. Hubinger of Keokuk Iowa, a leader among progressives, heads a starch business and plans to mass market Red Cross Starch at five cents per two ten cent packages with bonus color prints. He also runs railways electric plants and a 10,000 subscriber Mississippi Valley Telephone Co. hubinger values family and philanthropy while continuing diverse ventures.
Gen. R. A. Alger withdraws from the U S Senate race in a New York letter dated Sept 1899. He cites personal and business reasons and thanks supporters. Alger declines further comment on the withdrawal.
The National Municipal League executive committee accepts the Columbus Columbus Ohio invitation to hold the next meeting November 15 to 17. The municipal progress committee will present its final report at the gathering. London report says Labori and Mme Dreyfus stayed at Folkestone awaiting potential pardon.
James M. Nix on, once a well known traveling circus proprietor, died in New York at age 80.
Cleveland Ohio reports a long drought ending after several hours of rain. The dry spell since August 4 devastated pastures and streams while wells ran low and late crops suffered substantial damage.
J Sauve his wife and child were instantly killed when struck by a train while crossing the Canadian Pacific track in Lachute Canada on Monday night.
A dialogue from the Ohio State Journal notes a young attorney pressing for an attachment over Miss Goodcatch. He cites her ownership of 300 acres as sufficient grounds for an attachment, reflecting legal maneuvering over property stakes.
The Secret Service exposes a new counterfeiting ring and seizes a large batch of counterfeit notes. The era’s imitators target valued goods, but Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters remains unmatched for indigestion dyspepsia constipation nervousness and debility, urging consumers to buy from reliable druggists.
Dewey visits Chicago in October to see a Philippine battle recreation titled Manila Bay by Moonlight. The exhibit on Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court features dramatic scenes from the Battle of Manila with ships guns signals and night combat, open daily 9 am to 10 pm.
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