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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
4
The 1598 Poor's Manual notes an 1897 railroad mileage increase of 2094 miles bringing total in operation to 184603. Chances Denzy, former U S minister to China, arrives back in the United States after a 13 year tenure as minister.
Paris Siecle traces the ascent of the Du Paty de Clam family from Mercier Dupaty a Bordeaux judge to Dupaty da Clam who bought Clam a small vineyard his father a general and title changes to Count Du Paty de Clam and the colonel uses the marquis title now.
Walter Wrenn a noted India civil service coach has died after a long career shaped by a life marked with adversity. He contracted spinal disease following a school kick, left school without honors, earned only a pass degree, and spent years as a cripple yet built a remarkable professional record.
Ernestine Curnot a young Paris saleswoman acclaimed as the city’s most beautiful woman is at the center of a craze in the capital. She posed as the Muse of Poetry crowning Michaid’s bust and was fired by her shop for the ceremony. A subscription drive aims to fund her own store.
Two cyclists Michael and Linton covered distances in one hour without aid, averaging over one mile per two minutes. Linton rode two miles in three minutes and twenty two and two fifth seconds, beating Champion Taylore’s record by one and three fifth seconds.
Smallpox cases are rare in the German army due to a strong vaccination system. The army reports at most two half-dose cases annually. Regulations require at least ten punctures per arm and mandatory revaccination for every recruit. One death between 1874 and 1875 is blamed on unsuccessful re vaccination.
The New York Commercial Bulletin reports August fire losses in the United States and Canada at 7,795,500 dollars, behind March’s 7,645,200. February led the year with 12,629,309 dollars, and eight months total reach 74,960,550 dollars.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports that last winter’s Alaska gold yield was about 3 million dollars. Canadian operations produced royalties on 4 million dollars and estimate total mined worth five million dollars with royalties pending on part of this amount.
Andrew Carnegie informed the Pittsburgh Carnegie library commission he will personally assume responsibility for the safety of pictures sent to the annual art exhibition and urges that the money formerly used for insurance be diverted to a sinking fund. The present annual insurance cost for library art department pictures is about 3,500 dollars.
The Imperial Russian Horticultural Society will hold an international exposition in Saint Petersburg in May 1899. The United States is invited to participate by sending exhibits and commissioners to prepare the American section, with expositions from foreseen exhibitors exempt from customs inspection at the Russian frontier.
Tak American Indies Co formed with capital of 18 000 000 has already secured valuable properties in Cuba and Porto Rico. Offices to be secured in New York soon. Seven months of pre incorporation work secured desirable lands electric lighting water power and railway concessions in the two islands under American control.
A terse dispatch claims General Kitchener counted 10 809 Dervishes dead and 16 009 wounded on the field with estimates of a further 400 killed in action amid the confrontation, reflecting a harsh tally from the clash.
A roundup of national items spans the capital and regions with briefs on politics, economy, and notable events. Reports consider policy debates, public actions, and sudden developments affecting various states and communities.
The article notes Capt Evans being relieved as commander of the battleship Iowa with Capt Silas Terry taking over. It lists disbanding the eastern squadron, Commo dore J. C. Watson reassigned to Mare Island, and new battleships Ohio Maine and Missouri awarded to ships built by San Francisco and Newport News. Other items cover Spanish surrender terms, peace commissions, Cuban occupation, and notable deaths.
National business volume rises with July internal revenue receipts at 27.8 million dollars, a net increase of 8.3 million from July 1897. Mr Day resigns as secretary of state and Assistant Secretary Moore also steps down.
The seven days ended the 16th saw 174 U S business failures, 164 the prior week, and 204 a year earlier. A steamer collision off Martha's Vineyard sank the Alice Jordan with nine crew drowned. Baseball weekly league percentages list Boston and Baltimore atop the standings. Winnie Davis dies at 35 at Narragansett Pier. Three drownings occur in Middletown and a fire kills two in Stafford Springs. Findlay Douglas wins Morristown amateur golf title.
Reports of a Rio Grande wreck near Saparino Col where D M Riley engineer John Pittinger and Fireman Fred Proctor died. Denver convention nominated Henry R Wolcott for Colorado governor. Louisville killings by Nellie McGuffin. Chicago Tribune style note on Baltimore & Ohio control claim. Boiler blast near Evergreen Ala killed Bud Archer and family. Chicago & Northwestern train set a 493 mile nine hour 29 minute run. Earthquake shocks reported in several western towns and Bloomfield Neb Ta. James Eones nominated for Congress on the 140th ballot in Wisconsin.
In Columbus Ohio Brig Gen Joseph T Haskell dies at 60 after commanding the Seventeenth infantry at El Caney Cuba and being twice wounded. Fred Benfield fatally shoots Mrs Emma Jungenberg and her baby Emil in Chicago before suicide. Interstate Baseball League ends with Dayton as champion.
The bulletin lists grain stocks in the United States on the 19th including Wheat 10,188,000 bushels Corn 19,249,000 Oats 4,625,000 Rye 625,090 Barley 660,000. It reports Ward Wolfe killing his father and brother then himself near Churchville West Virginia. The yacht Emily sank near Newburyport Massachusetts leaving two drowned. A tornado in Seville Spain destroyed 5 houses, six people died and many injured. An electric streetcar derailed in Bradford England injuring 50. Yellow fever outbreaks are spreading in New Orleans and Mississippi towns. Lee Mills hanged in Heber Arkansas for murder near Clinton. Aguinaldo denies rumors of Filipino-American frictions. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in Boston. James Harlin died in a runaway near Scotch Ridge Ohio. wife and daughter fatally injured. Mrs Nellie Lahne and daughter drowned near Clinton Missouri. Twelve Great Lakes wrecks reported, losses ~350000 dollars. Secretary Alger may resign. Sir George Grey dies in London. A fire at Elmwood New York kills two and destroys seven buildings. Europeans travel to Naples to view Vesuvian eruption. Robinson Cherry Co. clothing house in Washington burned for a loss of 200000. Fifty five people poisoned by canned beef at a Plainwell church social.
Lieut John W Heard champion pistol shot of the U S Army. The National Household Economic association holds its sixth annual meeting in Omaha on October 13 and 14. Prof J W Johnson former president of Oregon State University died at Eugene. Jacob Billings aged 90 master of ceremonies at the fourteenth annual Billings family reunion at Bastion. North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota surplus farm products may sell for 145000000. New post offices Hobson Virginia Sigabe ark Dewey North Carolina Sampson Florida Manila Kentucky listed. Wesley John Gaines born a slave among the nine AME bishops of the Toombs family. Mark Twain declines to lecture at Newport Monmouthshire. A C Thompson appointed U S district judge for southern Ohio. Rev Dr Albert S Hont dies in Brooklyn of bronchitis at 72. Arkansas governor race returns show Jones leading Auten Arep Morgan with totals. Cog road owners atop Pike's Peak decide to proceed.
Miss Winnie Davis daughter of Mrs Jefferson Davis died at noon Sunday at the Rockingham hotel Narragansett Pier R I after a malarial gastritis illness. Born 1863 in Richmond Virginia she grew up at Beauvoir Mississippi and was known as Daughter of the Confederacy. Her engagement to Mr Wilkerson Syracuse was broken after her father’s death to protect the family name.
Naples September 19 gloom grows over residents as Vesuvius eruptions intensify lava flows in all directions. The Vedrino valley flow threatens settlements while the observatory has sunk from 610 to 27 meters above sea level. Seven new craters form around the central cone heightens fear of a repeat of 1872 event.
London dispatch reports Lucchenni, the Austrian emperor’s assassin, belonged to a European anarchist group that migrated to the United States two years ago seeking to kill crowned heads. Chiefs of the band are said to remain in New York.
Birmingham September 19 Gen Joseph Wheeler was unanimously renominated for congress in Alabama eighth district. The primary vote was large and there was no opposition cast in the district.
The Spanish steamer Gran Antila arrived in New York from Havana after sailing September 10 with eight cabin passengers and a small cargo, marking the first Spanish vessel to reach port since the war declaration on April 21.
Paris September 19 ministers Zurlinden and Tillaye resigned after the cabinet decided to appoint a special commission to review Dreyfus documents. Gen Chanoine was named successor to Tillaye. Senator Godin took the War portfolio. The cabinet met at the Elysee with President Faure presiding.
Washington Sept 19 Capt Allyn Capron First artillery died at his home near Fort Meyer Virginia Sunday He was a renowned regular army officer and artillery expert who fought at Santiago In the first day of the siege his son Captain Allyn K Capron of the Rough Riders was killed Disease from Cuba campaign led to his death He was born in Florida entered the military academy in 1863 and became a captain in 1888 Burial at Arlington is expected though plans are not finalized
Washington officials set garrison strengths for Cuba Manila Puerto Rico and Honolulu 50 000 20 000 12 000 and 3 000 respectively. Total 85 000 to be deployed with 2 000 to Honolulu 3 000 to Manila and ongoing movement beginning immediately though Cuba dispatch not until mid October.
Madrid reports the Spanish peace commissioners have been appointed led by Senor Montero Rios with General Cerero and Senors Abnarzuza Villarrutia and Garnica. The group faces internal party divisions and military influence as Spain seeks a national character in negotiations. The US peace team sails to Paris aboard the Britannica Campania, led by William R. Day with senators Frye Davis and Gray and Whitelaw Reid, each with accompanying family.
San Juan September 19 The military commission near completion with plans for Spanish troop evacuation and transfer of government property. Admiral Schley says the group could depart within a week if transports arrive and a military government may be set up within a month.
Three young men Patrick Kelly 26 William Kelly 24 and William Gorman 18 drowned when their boat capsized in the Connecticut River off Moramus during a squall on Sunday afternoon they had rowed from Moramus to attend St Johns church and were returning home with John Hines. Ex Governor F M Drake donated 24000 to Drake University in Des Moines to aid the Mary J Drake endowment and general fund bringing his cash gifts to about 150000 plus real estate value.
Tacoma Washington September 19 The social democracy of America has chosen a tract of land in western Washington and will establish its first colony within 30 days.
Milwaukee records show John Harvey Myers president of the Home Building and Loan association placed under arrest for allegedly embezzling $10,000 from the organization. The bank collapsed recently after auditors found a missing $100,000 in the books.
Washburn Wis Sept 19 Prof G G Williams former president of the State Teachers association and recently head of a major school body dies his long career noted by colleagues and educational leaders the obituary recalls his influence and leadership in education.
Rome reports the government proposes international action against anarchists in response to widespread agitation. Sept. 19 notes that the move seeks coordinated measures among powers to curb anarchist activities and suppress insurrectionary movements.
Assignee Himebaugh finished the inventory of the private banking house of Daniel F. Parson at Burr Oak Sturgis Michigan on Saturday. The filing notes deposits and liabilities as part of the orderly settlement for creditors and depositors.
Washington reports Gen Lawton says all but eight Spanish prisoners have been shipped from Santiago to Spain. Philadelphia notes Star Pointer at Belmont track broke 2:03% mile record, running 1:59% and half in 0:25.744, fastest half mile for a harness horse at Belmont.
A bridegroom at Niagara Falls discovers his missing trunk key lies in a hairpin used to open the trunk. The scene unfolds with a shocked bride and a 487 pound trunk porter tip. Other quips include jokes about drinks, umbrellas, and front versus back stoops in London humor.
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