14 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
1
The piece argues local papers should broaden beyond town events to include national and world topics. It defends editorials and opinions, counters claims that only city papers may discuss public questions, and stresses responsible debate over sensational content.
The Cubans are greatly pleased with the president’s message for its frank declarations of independence for the island. Congress’s war declaration against Spain supports the stance, and Gen. Leonard Wood’s possible promotion to Major General to govern Cuba causes friction but is seen as a necessary move to end American authority and establish a Cuban government.
The article reports the sudden abandonment of his post by Cinsul Macrum at Pretoria, with control handed to Atterbury. Rumors cite fear of siege or possession of sensitive secrets. The president names the 22 year old son of Secretary Hay to replace him.
The paper admits errors from last week in a Thanksgiving dinner report misnaming hosts Mr and Mrs H A Kear and in a Rev Taylor sermon misdating the Cape to Carto railroad project. The editor acknowledges his own oversight and asks readers to note the corrections.
Senator Mason of Illinois introduces a sympathy resolution for the Bee, adapted from the Republican Cuba plank. The move signals a call for consistency, though the speaker’s exact intent remains implied.
The text notes that circumstances alter cases and Congress may not pass the resolution. It recalls that in 1828 the American Congress discussed Greek sympathy, with Daniel Webster delivering a notable speech on the topic.
An abstract of J S Palmer's essay on the danger of introducing noxious animals and birds notes societies in cities like Cincinnati fund imports from Europe. It cites accidental imports by ships, rabbits in Australia, and the mongoose in Jamaica as examples of disturbing nature's balance and urges government expert sanction for such experiments.
Irene Feodossova, a Russian peasant poet, could recite over 20 000 verses before dying. Ignatius Donnelly plans a book titled The Cipher in the Plays and on the Tombstone. Grant Allen, a prolific writer, produced two books yearly and pursued natural history. George Wyndham, 35, is a war veteran and parliamentary figure who edited Plutarch and Shakespeare poetry. Bolton Stafford Bird becomes Tasmania's young Congregationalist premier, with a history in Hobart church leadership and colonial politics.
A collection of brief, humorous or pointed quotes from various newspapers. The lines poke at social manners, parenting, and gender roles with terse, often wry remark. The items reflect era tone and regional voices from Chicago Denver Atchison Washington IA sources.
The narrator recalls a Southern Christmas marked by fireworks and riotous displays. Black crowds fill the streets while dynamite and Roman candles ignite bursts through the night, turning festive joy into fear and violence. He notes a clash of culture, prayer and theft, and laments the loss of Christmas bells and tree.
Ohio Central Lines issued a unique calendar last year called The Military Oil. It drew widespread notice with nearly ten thousand requests to Moulton Houk, General Passenger Agent. For 1900 a six panel calendar shows dice styles from 1800 to 1880 and the Gol? girl of 1900, mailed for 10 two cent stamps. The Snyder Huse Co officers elected December 6 for 1900 include Foreman Ed Gibbs and Asst Foreman Samuel Sheets with several appointed crews.
The Big 4 announces low rate holiday excursion tickets for travel around Christmas and New Year. Returns valid through January 2, 1699, with select dates in December and January. This festive notice urges patrons to take part in the seasonal offer.
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