Expansion talk and royal praise abound in a varied 1900s voice
The piece notes the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia next Tuesday June 19 and discusses global topics from a proposed Behring Straits railway to the Cuba extradition of Charles F W Neely. It highlights Oregon election results, U S expansion debates, Queen Victoria’s long reign and British influence, with mixed editorial commentary.
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Philadelphia
Charles F.W. Neely
Cuba
Gov. Roosevelt
New York
Congress
Neely
Boer War Woes and Political Shakeups Highlight Season
In South Africa the Boers resist and English forces suffer setbacks as a militia battalion falls and Kruger fortifies in an armored car. Back home Congress passed the gold standard law and expelled a representative amid corruption concerns, while other measures shaped a productive session.
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Kruger
England
Grave outlook as Boxer movement wreaks havoc in China
The article reports growing peril in China as Boxers attack missionaries and destroy mission property including American stations. Native Christians are massacred and railroad lines damaged to hinder relief. The Dowager Empress allegedly backs the Boxers, while foreign powers deploy about two thousand troops to restore order and rail links. Japan and Russia edge toward conflict.
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Europe
United States
Japan
Russia
Alquina News Roundup From The Courier
The cancer case of Mrs Newland treated by Dr Phanet was removed Tuesday, describing its size as 1 } inches thick and jar bottom in diameter. Mrs Newland recovers well. John Ross of Quakertown seeks cancer treatment, Dr reports 4 or 6 other patients. Corn growing well apples drop badly. Rev Leech preached to a crowded house. he hails from Alaska. Pocahontas tribe founded with 47 charter members. Alquina has 225 secret-order members. Strawberries plentiful at 6c per quart.
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Oliphanet
John Ross
Quakertown
Leech
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Alquina
Chat Roberts
Jesse P. Elliot
Fayette County toAccept Bids for Steel Bridge Across Simpson's Creek
Fayette County Indiana Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids until 2 PM Saturday June 23 1900 for a steel bridge across Simpson's Creek near Lyons Station. Plans and specs on file at Auditor's Office. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Attest H M Broddur Auditor.
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H.L. Horst
Comte
County Bills and Salaries List for Fayette County
The June meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners approved numerous claims and salaries. Items include assessors W T Sparks and C W Sparks, jail and asylum expenses, bridge work, county attorney Eliott, coroner inquest costs, Board of Health, and various uniformed officers and servants across Connersville and surrounding townships.
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Cs Lewis
Court House
Sevecee
William DeVor
Ain Bros
Frazee
M Sanders
Calvin Ochiltree
E Lewis
EJ Sehblichte
Aslum
Braun & Hewpleman
Philip Reeder
John W Ross & Co
Asylum
McKennan & Ashworth
Asylum AM Andrews
Win Burns
Geo
P. Pratt
Heeb Furniture Co
E Wallace
TL Smith & Son
Alice R Taylor
Luther T Robinson
Wilson Humphrey's Co
Fose Cai AD Tyrrell
Finley Gray
James Daniels
Leonard & Rieman
Cain Bros
Cain Hardware Co
Acasaty Oniaea x Mwa
Chas Kohlheier
Leopard & Rieman
W E Wallace
A Rieman
J M Sanders
Phil Joseph
A A Foote
Frank Fisher
Robert M Porter
Richard Tyner
A A . M Davia
Samuel Grreen
George Cain
John T Lair
Frank Bilby
Henry Stone
Dan Broomfie
Connerville
Montgomery
Jennings
Hez Grubb
Jackson
T J Custer
Columbia
Ea Stephen Kerr
Harrison
Stephen Kerr
Jesse Henry
Desee Henry
See A van Pelt
East
Archie Lockhart
John E Chitwood
Pow
Comneraville
Ee Elliott 2
Paxton
Fairview
Sda
N F Pierce
Har
Ey Cpa
R W Sipe
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