20 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
1
Ward Jemison asserts Syrup of Pepsin outperforms other patent medicines with wide Indiana reach. He cites vast statewide store counts and potential sales, noting Monticello Illinois as production site and detailing last Saturday’s strong local sales amid poor weather.
At the Paris Illinois county convention factions backed by Cullom and Tanner clashed as delegates were chosen for the state convention. A deputy drew a revolver during disorder, and 192 delegates contested 58 seats amid confusion before Tanner delegates departed.
An advertisement touts Mor rows Kid ne ode and Liver lax as cure alls for kidney backache nervousness and sleeplessness. It cites Mrs N C Dawson of Connereville Indiana praising relief after using Morrow s products and claims the Yellow Tablets and Liverlax are sold for 50 and 25 cents respectively by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
Representative Richardson of Tennessee introduced two resolutions against the sugar trust. One would bar interstate sugar transport until profits do not exceed 4 percent over cost. the other frees sugar inputs from Porto Rico Cuba and Hawaii tariffs. The discourse tied constitutional limits to federal power over acquired territories and Puerto Rico tariff debates continued amid party friction.
Washington reveals a draft bill sent by the secretary of war to Senate and House military committees. It would promote one third by selection to reward gallantry and merit, place the president in charge of tenure for staff heads, and allow new department heads with Senate consent to boost efficiency.
A simple resolution of inquiry introduced in the House by Mr Hale of Maine triggered a broader constitutional debate in Washington. The measure prompteds discussion on constitutional issues and the potential implications for national governance.
London reports a cabinet briefing saying Gen Cronje is hopelessly surrounded. British commanders push a pursuit toward Bloemfontein with Kitchener and Kelly-Kenny in support while Mogul forces delay retreat. Casualties and captures are detailed from Rensburg and Rietfontein engagements as the war news rapidly evolves.
London dispatch reports a looming Tugela battle with 30 Wittehime killed at Calesberg and 86 wagons with provisions captured, but ammunition loss claimed. Describes Kimberley fighting where British columns pierced Boer lines and Gen French’s cavalry broke through, while Boers seized cattle wagons and men in retreat. Berlin papers call the war at a decisive stage with Boer lines broken at Gaieveley and British gains contrasted by Boer withdrawals and low casualties.
Freakfort Ky Feb 20 The impression the contest over the governorship will end only after further court action was reinforced by Democratic Senators ratifying a prior move that would bar Goebel from office The petition claims prior proceedings were void and the ratification has no legal effect The presiding officer Lieut Gov Marshall adjourned the session when the contested vote occurred and the tally should have used yeas and nays Talks to settle the split between Lieut Gov Marshall and Senator Carter over the senate chair resumed with no agreement reached yet
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