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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
4
The piece cites William Johnson in the second district and notes Filipino federal amnesty, missing civil service planks in the Democratic Platform, and Republican pride in Kansas City resolutions. It praises Oregon’s rescue from peril near China and criticizes mob violence and factional splits, referencing McKinley, sound money, and Cleveland era politics.
The article notes Chicago pressing for higher population counts and threatens protests if Uncle Sam data misaligns with local estimates. Connersville Indiana pledges big gains, while East Connerville and Hawkins proposals hint at annexation for a supplementary census. A Union County law prompts a health report and a funding dispute with local papers leading to a lawsuit.
The Kansas City convention produced a flawed platform and delayed action. Disputes between Ex-Senator David B. Hill and Dick Croker delayed the platform committee while the party split over the 16 to 1 free silver plank. After long wrangling, Bryan and Stevenson were nominated, but most delegates likely expect broad repudiation in November.
Reports from Peking and Tianjin allege decisive Boxer and Chinese attacks on foreign legations while allied powers await reinforcements. German Minister stated killed. other ministers reportedly safe. Allied troops number about 10,000, facing near 100,000 attackers as they plan to advance once numbers rise to 50,000.
The United States has ordered two more regiments from the Philippines and others are being prepared for the journey. A counter movement among Chinese against Prince Tuan and the Boxers is led by Prince Ching who seeks to protect foreigners at Peking and has provisioned the besieged legations.
Chairman Hernley of the Republican State Committee designs a seven color campaign button. It depicts Luzon burying ground and factory scenes, titled Prosperity Patriotism with two quotations from Mr. Hornley and Senator Walcott. The button awaits release and public reaction.
Wilbur Gibbs ill with appendicitis under care of Dr. Smullen of Raleigh. Uncle Jesse Shortridge dies after a paralysis stroke. buried at Fairview cemetery. Bro Hawthorne preaches at the Christian Church. Fairview and Falmouth visitors enjoy Fourth of July at Flatrock with hunting and fishing. Glenwood band buys new uniforms for Rushville Street Fair. Road trip to Raleigh for a cake walk yields silence since. Chas Hawkine loses two hogs to heat. Corn outlook favorable. churches plan basket meetings in August with visiting speakers. Street Fair in Rushville draws crowds this week. Master Chas Buell returns to St Paul. Mrs Haley visits Liberty IN. Mrs Jesse Martin returns to Richmond. Wilbur Piper bears four cherry trees yielding seventy-five quart cans.
Old reliable Lake Erie and Western Railway offers a personally conducted Niagara Falls trip. Departs Connersville at 7 15 a m Friday August 2 1900. Roundtrip rate six dollars fifty cents. Also available Sandusky Put in Bay with side trips to Lewiston Toronto Thousand Islands. Tickets rates times and pamphlet via route ticket agents or C F Daly Indianapolis Indiana.
The C H and D rail line announces a popular excursion to Niagara Falls via Mid Central Canada. Tickets are on sale with a return limit of August 20. Rates from various points are listed, and the round trip includes transportation to the falls and back.
Pinkney Ferguson is seriously ill with typhoid fever. John Elliott of Everton works in the saw mill near Alquina. Mrs Carver repairs on Jefferson Street. Moore recalls a funny sight in the south about mosquitoes and a riveted boiler. Dr Smith of Everton will sell personal property on Thursday July 19. A Sunday School Institute will be held at Alquina. Rev Finley preached a splendid sermon at our church last Sunday.
Charlee Hudson and family of Rushville visit sister Mrs. Riley Grist. Several local residents join in Fourth of July events near Fairfield and Connersville. Elisha Myer finds two silver dollars while emptying ashes. Ice cream social hosts and a Sunday school institute planned for July 22 in the afternoon and evening.
Public sale of two horses two cows one calf three logs one buggy harness fly-net robe and household goods at the residence of Mrs. Dr Smith in Ever ton on Thursday July 19 starting at 10 o clock a m. J H Jewell auctioneer.
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