07 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
1
An editorial rips big business influence over elections and prices, arguing trusts manipulate costs to sway the public. The piece claims Bartholomew County voters are swayed by money in politics and prices, condemning corruption in the political process.
The piece praises the Democratic party and Bartholomew County committee work. It notes Democrats as united, claims the ticket was strong, and forecasts gains with Trustees in several townships while Republicans deny county ticket wins. It promises further updates in the evening edition.
The document notes McKinley likely gaining votes and Nebraska support, with Bryan leading in Kentucky and Beckham ahead for governor. It portrays a grim view of trusts and imperialism, laments high prices and hard times, and declares democracy will live on despite defeat. The piece predicts a broader shift in 1902 as voters return to core principles.
The Goulds and partners including the Kansas City Southern and Missouri Pacific reportedly form a railroad syndicate to pool lines and push westward into the Texas territory. The aim is to reduce competition and secure a new freighting network reaching into central western states and possibly Wheeling & Lake Erie.
The Galveston deep water committee lauds Gov. Say ers and Texas for actions aiding hurricane relief and port needs. It endorses a special legislative session to secure substantial state and federal assistance beyond mere treasury allocations.
Paris municipal council adopted a motion expressing sympathy for the Boers and their defense of independence. It named welcoming Kruger upon arrival and an official reception at the Hotel Deville. A nationalist delegation in the chamber of deputies was set to meet Kruger at the station.
Wheeling West Virginia on November 6 hosts a Mother Hubbard parade the night before the presidential election. About 2,000 marchers line up in costumes for the suffrage candidate and observers exceed 30,000 as the crowd laughs at the odd outfits while protest by real suffragists adds public interest.
Dr. A J Stone reported the sight operation on Senator Davis's foot showed better than expected. The senator revived from the procedure in good shape and no amputation was needed as he progresses under care in St Paul Minnesota.
Port Townsend reports the steamship Charles Nelson arrived from Nome ten days after leaving. Novo storm four days before sailing swept Nome beach causing heavy damage to small shipping and new buildings, though no lives were lost.
Reports from Brussels say President Kruger is aboard the Dutch cruiser Gelderland on its voyage to Europe. The news reduces fears in Boer circles about his arrival and impact on the peace process.
In Pittsburgh on November 6 the journeyman plumbers returned to work after a strike that began October 1. The stoppage ended with a mutual concession and a compromise by both sides.
Durban dispatch cites Pietermaritzburg based Times of Natal saying the return of Lord Roberts to England could be postponed for several weeks delaying travel plans and British military timing.
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention meeting at the Marti theater with Gen. Wood and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee receiving a standing ovation. Senor Llorente chairs as president, delegates sworn to uphold Cuban sovereignty, and plans to adopt rules from the 1896 assembly before adjourning for copies.
Fragmentary OCR captures Hannibal urging his troops with quotes about moving beyond the Alps. A Carthaginian colonel on the general's staff heckles the sentiment, noting the tense clash of voices in a historical scene.
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