30 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
1
The article explains salt production from spring and sea water by evaporation in shallow vessels, yielding rock salt as large crystals. It highlights famous mines in Poland and Austria, two miles by one mile by 1,000 feet deep, with multi level shafts and underground streets. The Poland mines have centuries of history and once supplied vast royal revenue.
Senator Mason sharply attacked the British government and the New Orleans vice consul after an interview in which the consul criticized Mason for supporting the Transvaal republic. Other senators defended Britain and discussed foreign policy amid domestic disputes over weather service pensions. Helen Gould adds to Berea College funds during Union Theology seminary alumni meeting.
London reports history pauses as Lord Roberts may delay a fourthnight before advancing into the Free State. Buller’s next move remains uncertain while 70,000 troops are prepared for invasion and 40,000 more for communications and rescue efforts at Ladysmith.
Mrs. Fred R. Neff of Kokomo Indiana testifies to relief from backache nervousness and kidney symptoms after using Morrow’s Kid-neolds Yellow Tablets. The ad claims two weeks’ treatment per box and urges purchase from drug stores with mailing options from John Morrow & Co. Chemists Springfeld Ohio or Geld.
Spencer Wilkinson writes in The Morning Post that facing the Boer War challenges is proper and suggests turning them into victory. He argues the initiative remains with the Boer commanders and outlines possible actions against Ladysmith, Buller, or Chieveley. He also defends England from aiding the Boers via censorship and urges strengthening military resources.
German newspapers criticize British actions in South Africa with claims of an untenable position around Ladysmith and a likely decisive Spionkop defeat. Other items note Dr Leyds travels, Delagoa Bay arbitration hints favoring Britain, and domestic U.S. events including McKinley’s 57th birthday and stalled Bamounan treaty talks.
A blast at Phillips Nimick Co. mill destroyed four large boilers injuring a dozen men. Fireman Simon Holland died at the Homeopathic hospital. Injured include Daniel Noonan Constantine Galla gher William Kirkpatrick Frank Stone Patrick Daly Jeremiah Collins Barney Easterbury W T Cook and Peter Bynes. Women and children rushed to the scene as rescuers worked amid rubble and scalding steam. The mill had halted for the Sunday break and the cause awaits a full investigation.
Washington reports Surgeon General Sternberg’s mortality study notes the Spanish-American mobilization occurred much faster than Civil War levels. In May the Union strength rose from 16,161 to 66,850 within a month, while the Spanish-American war force grew from 1,726 to 24,275 by month end. Also mentions a Cuban resolution and treasury balance figures.
In Anderson Indiana on January 80 Frank Munchhoff former president of the Indiana Undertakers Association is gravely ill from a brain blood clot. In Peru a gas main break halved city pressure and closed schools. Miss Rose Bryan 19 attempted suicide by hanging in St Croix Indiana citing mental strain. Daniel M. Ransdall of Indianapolis elected sergeant at arms of the US Senate to take office February 1.
Washington reports six named Americans Don Cusack Jack Eldridge George Lunt Charles Burns Lou Webster and Henry Williams shot near Guaymas for allegedly being found with Yaqui Indians. Consul Kindrick and the secretary of state seek confirmation and full particulars while Admiral Schley notes bubonic plague epidemic at Rosario and squadron movement to Montevideo.
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