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Newspaper
Bowen Weekly Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
The Bowen Chronicle notes Anna Gould, countess of Castellane, paid 250000 for wardrobes while her sister Helen Gould gave 250000 to the YMCA, showing distinct approaches to philanthropy and wealth in Illinois.
The passage complains that Guam residents, seen as Americanizing slowly, avoid road and bridge labor. It claims farmers focus only on feeding their families and view clothing as a luxury, with infrastructure deemed unnecessary.
Mrs Francis Humphrey Gaffay of New York addressed the Mothers' congress in Des Moines Iowa. She urged women to use their influence wisely rather than seek radical upheaval in hopes of achieving lasting reform.
The writer defends Gov Gen Wood and his officers from public corruption claims tied to Cuba. The public is quick to blame those who loot after battles rather than the brave who fight. The message emphasizes wartime honor over postwar opportunists.
The conference finally approves women’s admission after a long and bitter struggle. The writer blames past delays on male stubbornness and egotism, and notes the decision as a just outcome.
The treasury bureau of statistics reports April exports of manufactured goods were the highest ever, just under 40 million dollars from that month. Exports for the fiscal year ending in June are expected to top 400 million, nearly triple the level from a decade ago.
The campaign in South Africa nears completion with Lord Roberts having annexed the Orange Free State and renamed it the Orange River Colony. After the fall of Pretoria, the Transvaal is expected to be added, erasing the two republics as independent states once the war ends.
St Louis police force of over one thousand officers was ordered to devote time to partisan primaries. During the voting, city services lacked police protection and the department did not consider events outside the polls.
The meeting at St Louis showcased high vitality in the Presbyterian General Assembly with vigorous debates and eloquence. While no decisions were hotly contested, the sessions reflected broad acceptance of results and unity in devotion to essential aims.
The text warns that if Congress blocks the St Louis World’s Fair bill this session Speaker Henderson may end the fair. Without action this session securing Missouri support for amendments and funds is unlikely. Amendments need approval in November. defeat blocks re-vote for two years and risks the movement’s death.
In the Senate on the 28th and 1st, debates touched secret US Britain understandings, the Louisiana Purchase exposition funding, naval armor plate policy, and the sundry civil appropriation. The House passed the Alaskan civil government bill and addressed pension and constitutional issues amid Decoration Day adjournments.
The senate passed the sundry civil appropriation bill including a $5,000,000 amendment for the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St. Louis in 1993. The May 1900 public debt stood at $1,122,608,231 with a monthly decrease after cash. receipts for May totaled $45,351,525, yielding a $4,814,524 monthly surplus. The currency report notes national bank note circulation at $300,455,009, up $5,10,503 for the month.
The Sherman departed San Francisco bound for Manila via Honolulu and Guam with commissary supplies and many passengers including soldiers and family members of officers. In Washington the Chilean congress opened with a peace pledge and a budget surplus noted, while St Louis swore in 2500 home guard to aid police and protect streetcar workers.
News from San Francisco notes the Chilean ship Hindoosten sailing February from the city to Valparaiso with cargo lume ber and crew saved. Census work begins with enumerator Henry Ror visiting the White House on the first day in full gear and blanks.
In the senate on the 2d the Cuton extradition bill the general deficiency and emergency river and harbor bills were passed. The session closed with eulogies for the late Representative Green of Nebraska. In the house the Littlefield anti trust bill passed 273 to 1. Louis Klopsch of New York returned to Bombay after reporting famine in India. Massey at Sweet Springs has forged currency. Berlin guild backs meat bill citing sausage needs. Philippine commissioners welcomed aboard USS Hancock at Manila. Postal clerks plan to fund the classification bill. Auteuil steeplechase passes quietly. Refugees from Paoting Fu reach Tianjin. nine missing.
Wharton Marker submitted his acceptance to the People’s Party national committee for the presidential nomination. Obituary notes Andrew Warren of Warren Railway Supply died in St Louis from a stroke. Reports of worms in Saline county Arkansas pine flats and anti Jewish agitation in Austria and Germany are recorded alongside local incidents including a Perry Oklahoma riot over slave rumors.
Illinois Stat News reports the deaths of T B Blackstone at 71 a former Chicago and Alton executive. Lydia F Dance 77 owner of 170 acres near Bloomington famed for cat care. Willis Johnson Sr 80 longtime Decatur cigar maker and grain shipper leaves a widow and seven children.
At Quincy a new national cemetery at Graceland was dedicated during Memorial Day services. A long procession of G A R posts, Women's Relief corps, and officials led by Col. C H Castle saluted the cemetery, with Gen S BR Hamilton accepting for veterans of John Z Blaney. W L Jewell delivered the dedicatory address. Flowers, music, and a benediction followed. A second procession to Woodland cemetery under Capt Henry L Whipple closed the day with GA R ceremonies and thousands in attendance. Capt William Somerville presided and W B Jewell spoke.
At the Tomb of Lincoln in Springfield Memorial Day exercises featured an oration by Former Gov Asa R Businell of Ohio. Maj FE Bartlett state commander of the Union Veterans' Union read Lincoln's Gettysburg oration. G A R Post Department Commander J B Inmen presided as parade followed by graveside flowers.
During Memorial exercises in Stryon the soldiers' monument shaft was struck by lightning. The eagle was projected half a block but landed on its pedestal unharmed. The medallion bearing the runes of 65 dead Ivron soldiers remained undamaged.
Mrs. John A. Logan returned from Europe and viewed a cast of the statue of Gen. Logan in Rome. She will stay in Washington until mid June then travel to Chicago to be with her daughter Mrs. Tucker, whose husband is ordered to Alaska.
Memorial Day was celebrated across the state and along the lines from Wisconsin to Cairo and Indiana to the Mississippi. Graves of Union veterans were decorated with flowers and prayers were offered for those who sleep in the southland.
During a violent storm lightning struck the Centenary church tower in Jacksonville causing extensive damage. It knocked a man from a passing street car but left him uninjured. West of the city, George Osterhelt and Carl Reach were working in a field and were found dead beneath a tree.
At the annual meeting of the American Southdown Breeders Association in Springfield, Jerome A. Leland of Springfield was elected president. John G. Springer of Springfield was chosen secretary and Harry H. Devereaux of Springfield was named treasurer.
A young girl named Manning drowned seven miles west of Mattoon while attempting to cross a swollen small branch after heavy rain. The incident occurred amid a flood warning channeling concern for local residents and travelers.
London reports detail mobile Boer columns north and east of Pretoria and Johannesburg. Lord Roberts holds positions near Pinged lines with multiple detachments fighting to control railways and supply routes while refugees describe chaos in Pretoria and preparations at Lourenco Marques for possible surrender.
London reports from Lord Roberts dated June 2 say Johannesburg is quiet with surrendering arms and ponies. Three Boer guns left guard fort as Queenslanders captured with wagons of ammunition. Commandant Botha and 160 prisoners taken amid fighting near Johannesburg and forces attacked near Kroonstad. Shops reopen and relief at occupation noted.
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