15 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Cape Girardeau Democrat
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
1
Large scale flooding hits Texas coastal cities with Galveston reported ruined and thousands feared dead. Rescue efforts focus from Dallas as 50 000 rations and 10 tents ordered for Galveston with Red Cross preparing to assist.
McKinley backs the Republican platform in a park letter, endorsing gold standard and sound currency, praising the first battle for sound money, and urging a second victory. He links Chicago and Kansas City platforms, defends tariff and reciprocity, cites Alaska Hawaii governance, pensions, free homesteads, and banks of issue, and asserts fidelity to independence and anti imperialism in Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and China policy.
Frederick Brinkopf died in the city on September 11 aged 72 years 8 months and 12 days. An old resident honored by all who knew him he leaves a large family mostly grown boys to mourn the loss. The DEMOCRAT offers sincere sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
A London man strolling on a muddy day turns over mud with his umbrella attracting a crowd as street urchins eagerly search the area. The gentleman explains he is merely looking for a sovereign he never claimed to have lost, prompting puzzled reactions as he walks away.
A Washington Star writer notes cow bells remain made as a hundred years ago with the same clanking sound. They are crafted from copper or sheet iron coated with bronze or from a copper composition metal. Bells are cut from steel, not cast, folded into shape, and vary in size with eight bell scales used by some entertainers. Four factories in the United States produce most cow bells among other goods.
Advices from Pekin recount that Russian and Japanese search efforts failed to locate Boxers within twenty miles south of Pekin. Three hundred U S Cavalry defeated seventy Boxers who arrived with spears and swords at Hunting Park eleven miles from Pekin. Thirty Boxers were killed and many captured. enemy flags and weapons were seized.
A Manila report states letters by Gen. Sandico, a rebel leader, were captured at Nurva Ecija. The writer urges insurgents to surrender if President McKinley is reelected, but to keep up opposition until the U.S. election, hoping Bryan's victory would aid Filipino independence. He links Democratic success to Philippine independence.
The Louisville Courier Journal, now backing Bryan, branded him with harsh phrases from 1896 including boy orator dishonest dodger daring adventurer political fakir and not the material of a U S president. The item notes how Kentuckians were shown his measure.
Geo E Chappell permanent secretary of Cape Castle No 17 paid to the beneficiaries of Susie W Williams wife of John P Williams the sum of two thousand dollars the full amount of her certificate the third claim passed by the order here since the precursor date two years ago The local Castle numbers over 240 members and led the state in membership The total assessments paid by Mrs Williams from joining until death totaled 26000 dollars
An advertisement offers a free copy of Dr Humphreys Manual describing treatment and cures for ailments. Address is Humphreys Company P O Box 1810 New York.
Maine delivers a sweeping Republican victory in the presidential race, with a large plurality and broad statewide support. The legislature appears to tilt heavily Republican, returning William P Frye to the Senate and sending a strong delegation to Congress. The result follows national issues and marks the largest Maine majority since 1840, aside from a four year ago surge.
An old advertisement for Humphreys Medicine Co promotes Dr Humphrey's Specific 77 Inches as an almost infallible remedy for hay fever. It mentions drugstores and nationwide sales at 25 cents, with a New York company origin.
Review from Morning World notes a present duo in Geo L. Palmers company performing Ten Nights in a Barloom. The play, likened to Uncle Tom's Cabin, portrays unhappiness and tragedy from drinking with a plain moral. Cast highlights include Horace Herbert as Jove Morgan and Simon Slade by J Jackson. Mary Marge by Little Verna Marie. The company delivers balanced acting and high class specialties. Broadway Theater engagement set for Tuesday September 18 with tickets at the usual place.
Druggist refund if the product fails to cure. FE. W. Groves sign appears on each box. Price 25 cents.
On Tuesday September 18 a large crowd is expected for a grand school picnic at Kelo. Arrangements promise a Jollywood time with free tolls for attendees granted by Mr. Houck. Public speaking and refreshments will be available. promotional items claim fast cold relief from a tonic.
The State Depart reports that United States Minister Burek in Tokio says the Emperor and Empress of Japan dispatched a representative to visit the United State Marine Hospital in Yokohama to express sympathy to sick and wounded soldiers. The Empress's messenger also brought presents and delicacies for patients.
Jefferson City Missouri September Republican Judicial Convention names Sanford B. Ladd for Supreme Judge Wilson Cramer for Judge of the St Louis Court of Appeals and N T Gentry for Judge of the Kansas City Court of Appeals. Cramer backed by both Democrats and Republicans.
Missouri voters wake to state issues after 28 years of Democratic control. Governor and Legislature are criticized as corrupt and ineffective, while critics urge support for Josephorg and oppose the current admin. An ad seeks a manufacturing wholesale position with a guaranteed $900 yearly pay, requesting references.
A Washington Star snippet recalls a 10 year old girl's quip about a recent women's convention. Her mother retold the incident while noting the chair offered no remarks, and the floor had spoken enough. The exchange drew laughter from the husband and father. Also: men’s clothing ads and a Maine Republican plurality 33,000 reference. A brick house for sale at Merriwether street, 60x196 ft, with good condition and perfect title, inquiries to John M. Brown Egypt Mills.
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