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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
2
A political column lists a full party slate headed by William Jennings Bryan with running mates and state officials named, followed by editorial asides wondering if Hanna has assessed England and urging all young men to vote for Bryan to break trusts. It critiques Republican access to business for youths and ties voter action to campaign funding and trust destruction.
The piece notes English interest in the American political campaign and accuses Britain of pursuing aggressive or disloyal actions against U S liberty and commerce in 1776 1812 and 1860 and warns of a push toward imperial governance by external powers.
The proclamation for a Cuban constitutional convention is argued to bind Cuba to the United States, challenging independence. The piece accuses Republicans of cowardice, links McKinley to historic tyranny, and notes fear of assassination rhetoric amid party clashes over suffrage and governance.
Franx Burr running in the Indianapolis district challenged the present administration as unconstitutional during the Democratic representative convention in Monticello. The Chicago Times-Herald notes John M. Palmer remains a Democrat and will back McKinley. The piece remarks on growing anti free silver sentiment among Americans.
The piece questions President McKinley’s oath to enforce laws and cites a Philippines treaty as evidence of alleged contradictions. It contrasts his stance against forcible annexation with actions supporting annexation and Porto Rico trade measures, questioning trustworthiness and danger to the nation.
Monticello speaker Frank Burke cites a series of McKinley positions from 1894 to 1899, including free silver critique, gold standard, benevolent assimilation in the Philippines, Puerto Rico status, and tariff push, raising questions about political consistency and influence on the Republican platform.
Commentary accuses Rogstreet of stealing glory from the Twenty fourth Infantry, a colored regiment, for the San Juan victory. The Denver Post asserts the unit earned the credit, labeling the impropriety as a misrepresentation by a man posing as a gallant soldier.
Harpine Davis reports from South Africa that the English now confront a harder challenge in fighting the Boers than before Pretoria fell, with speculation that conquest may not be achieved.
Joan M. Pamer asserts Americans will not elect a flighty president again, noting a past misstep. She also comments on the ongoing complexity of the Chinese question and warns of a rising prospect of a general European war.
Miss Minnie McMillen of Edinburg visits Miss Flora Harges as guest. The Brotherhood of St Paul hosts a social at the M E church with refreshments. Walesboro Christian Church held a Saturday picnic drawing a large crowd and good time. Alvah Haislup of Indianapolis visited Gus Haislup yesterday.
James A Petree of Grammer filed against Frank Frazie in Columbus this morning over concealed weapon possession. Frazie worked on Petree’s farm and pursued Petree’s daughter, 16, causing threats and firing his revolver near the girl’s home. Sheriff Howe and Deputy Thompson went to Grammer to arrest Frazie as locals label him dangerous.
A string of non fatal injuries occurred cityward from Saturday night to Monday morning. Incidents include clashes between Hayden and Able families, two arrests at the county jail following a drunken disturbance, and a Newmister girl injured in a fishing camp scrap. Races are being planned with a fund raising about one thousand dollars. A festival in Shiloh netted about twenty five dollars.
Carolyn McNeal daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McNeal dies at Chestnut Street residence at age 3 months. Funeral from the residence Tuesday evening at 5 conducted by Rev Lamoreux at Section cemetery. Pearl Neligh dies Saturday night at Hope aged 27. She leaves a husband and two children. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3 at M church.
Want the Water Cure. W. Duncan, W. F. Kendall, B. M. Hutchine and Prof. Samuel Wertz travel to Nashville in Brown county to stay until Wednesday for the water cure at Hanna Sanatorium.
Pennsylvania Lines offers access to summer havens with easy rail travel. Agents provide rates train schedules through car services and trip planning assistance at no charge. Contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Passenger and Ticket Agent for vacation arrangements. W. H. Dowert Agent.
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