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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
8
In a tense scene at Harrison Manor, William Roland presses a rapid wedding plan as Maxwell schemes to seize control during a Union-backed ruse. A dinner interruption reveals a sudden wedding ceremony to be performed by Judge Thompson, altering fates amid danger and betrayal.
In a tense scene John Maxwell guides Willam through a risky jailbreak to rescue Florence. Sunstroke cases ease and a hospital report is filed as Maxwell advances a bold scheme to outwit Harrison and secure Florence’s future marriage amid urgent, escalating danger.
An old fisherman recounts drowning a cat in a grain sack with bricks, hoping the animal would sink. The cat supposedly survived, clawed its way to shore, and appeared on the veranda the next morning, prompting the question Can a cat swim. The tale ends with a confident yes.
A courtroom exchange mocks legal theatrics as the judge questions a prisoner’s reply to arrest threats. The complainant recounts being struck with a hammer, while a wry reflection on public spirit follows, noting that ill nature precludes loving many if one has not loved one.
The British house of commons approved the war budget by 213 to 32 after a late night session. The £18,000,000 appropriation faced Irish protests and amendments left unconsidered. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman condemned government assumptions, urged focus on immediate needs, and warned against an aggressive imperial policy.
The State Department orders an inquiry into former Consul Macrum's accusation that British censors opened official mail in Durban. Washington says it takes the grave charge seriously, yet expresses skepticism about the statement while pledging investigation.
E F Steinman, said to be Fred J Heinemann former Kirkwood Missouri postmaster, arrested at Sherman house by government officers on charge of embezzling two thousand dollars. Other items note new rolling mill in Cleveland Empire Rolling Mill Company incorporated in Columbus and federal officeholders not wanted as delegates to national convention. Sampson declines MIT presidency. Youths jailed for stealing a steam engine valued at 150 dollars. Iowa house defeats bill to establish new normal schools. Berlin reports Solz named first German governor of Samoa. Hanna and Daisy Gordon Maud likely to wed. Monson returns to Paris as ambassador. Ambassador White suffers relapse after grip. Franco American reciprocity treaty approved by Bordeaux chamber.
London reports War Office says General French reached Kimberley with artillery cavalry and mounted infantry. He says he dispersed the enemy from the southern side and will occupy their ground after capturing laager and depot supplies. Kimberley is cheerful and well. Roberts notes possible Magersfontein trench abandonment and Boer pursuit toward Bloemfontein.
Charles Macrum former U S consul to Pretoria explains why he left the post. He says the Pretoria situation forced him to report to Washington while the State Department kept the United States neutral and American volunteers aided the Boers. He also notes his mail was opened by British authorities and he found himself removed when he returned home.
Leading provisions of the senate financial bill outlined. Gold standard set at 25 dollars per ounce nine tenths fine with parity for U S money forms. Treasury to hold 150 million in gold for note redemption and may issue 3 percent bonds. Silver coins retire treasury notes as silver is coined. Gold certificates issued against treasury vault. notes not below $10 and silver certificates not above $10. Refunding debt allowed in 30 year bonds at 2 percent, paid in gold. Banks may issue notes equal to U S bonds on deposit. no issue beyond paid-in capital. Buller casualty list and Zulu defense strategy noted, with Boers seeking Basuto goodwill and safe conduct to Basutos.
Investigations into Pacific cable laying reveal that seaweed encrustation on cables resting on rock bottom can cause breakage. The passage compares this to digestive illness and promotes Hose teller's Stomach bitters as a cure for indigestion, liver and kidney troubles, claiming nature governs flesh and blood rather than stone tubes.
Readers praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for kidney and back pains and for curing catarrh and indigestion. An East Providence man reports relief after taking it. The piece also notes rising U.S. population and offers a cheap daily newspaper ad. It ends with a brief note on French doctors recommending pigs’ milk for infants.
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