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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
6
Old advertising text claims kidney relief from Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. It describes testing urine for color changes and promises cures for back pain, urinary symptoms, and rheumatism. Includes offer for free sample by mail from Kilmer’s Swamp Root, Binghamton NY.
Aug 1 1900 Paterson New Jersey reports a meeting of anarchists led by Ernesta Crevelin who endorsed the assassination of King Humbert and praised Tsarist and Italian rulers. Crevelin, editor of Fl Questione Sosiale, declares a republic and vows action against monarchs. Other items note a wife of killer Gaetano Bressi and Gov Voorhees's inquiry into plots against kings.
London reports via Morison in the Times accusing the Chinese government of infamy and duplicity while offering a more hopeful view on the besieged flank. Morrison’s dispatch attributes safety of ministers to secrecy of ammunition and fear of Taientsin authorities, signaling possible war or halted diplomacy.
Washington August 2 Roger Wolcott has accepted the president's offer to be ambassador to Italy, filling the vacancy created by Demper's resignation. Draper's resignation takes effect later, allowing the new ambassador to delay arrival until fall and make a brief visit from Paris to the United States during the interim.
Monza reports King Victor Emmanuel III addressing Italians and pledging guardianship of liberty and the sacred legacy of his murdered parent. Washington notes a message of condolence to President McKinley and renewed friendship between nations. Approval granted for provisional plans in the District of Columbia. Local references to celebrations and events appear amid a garbled wire-service style draft.
Washington reports Gen. MacArthur preparing an extensive expedition to root out insurgents near Bulacan. A scouting foray around Tugunade Bay destroyed rebel barracks and stockpiles. weekly results show 41 rebels fled, 46 captured, and 60 rifles seized with officer losses. The Philippine Commission, led by Judge Taft, will assume legislative powers on September 1, with MacArthur as executive head until a civil governor is appointed.
Aug 6 Bloemfontein reports a train carrying United States Consul Stowe and the stars and stripes derailed and burned near Honigspruit south of Kroonstad by a Boer flying patrol. No prisoners were taken. Special from Pretoria cites De Wet breached near Keitzberg with British cordon and planned stand near Machadodorn. Boers low on ammunition and food, Gen Hamilton blocking reinforcements. Boers killed four after the derailment.
A sweeping blaze destroyed Sopp's Arm village and much of Convoy's business district. Milwaukee and Gilman report population and housing losses. other notes cover political arrests, hangings, and notable deaths, with crop forecasts and a zigzag of global events.
An advertisement-like fragment touts Sparagus Pills as a universal kidney remedy from Dr Hobbs and cites places like Chicago and Roca Hemedy Ca. The text is garbled but centers on a patent medicine claim for kidney health.
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