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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
4
The issue notes Decoration Day next Wednesday and reports Admiral Dewey may rethink a Presidential bid. It mentions a halt to Greater Cincinnati plans, eclipse readings, a Fairbanks presidential boom, and Navy battleship ambitions with Georgia Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Great rejoicing spreads through the British Empire as Col Bua den Powell’s small force relieves a besieged South African town after 215 days. Gen Lord Roberts advances on Pretoria while Boer forces retreat. Kruger asks for armistice as two Boer republics near conquest and likely become British territories.
In Montana, W A Clark’s bid for Senate via a resigned seat faces new fraud charges as Governor returns and Lieutenant Governor’s scheme unravels. The Governor rejects the appointment, naming Martin Maginuis instead, while Congress weighs confirming Maginuis or delaying action to the next session.
The article discusses Secretary of War Root predicting a future clash over the Monroe Doctrine with Germany. It cites Senator Lodge and Admiral Dewey projecting conflict with Germany, notes commercial rivalry and naval buildup, and urges avoiding war while seeking preventive plans.
The piece notes hostility from Indiana Governor Mount toward Beckham of Kentucky and his refusals to honor criminal extraditions. It cites a recent case in Jeffersonville where Robinosa was arrested for stealing 10 000 cigars in Louisville, then released after crossing into Kentucky because Mount would not honor the Kentucky requisition.
Sunday morning the Red Men and visiting members decorated nine graves at the cemetery. A memorial service followed, then Rev. Neighbor of Indianapolis spoke at First Baptist Church on mutual aid, Christian manhood, and the Order’s motto Freedom Friendship and Charity, praising charity and Christian influence on institutions.
Mayor Tomas J. Craig urges Connersville residents to honor Memorial Day by decorating homes and businesses and suspending business during services to remember fallen patriots and decorate graves.
Wm. Walker, a shoemaker and ten year Connersville resident, died of heart failure at Barton House Tuesday after a Sunday illness. He weighed 373 pounds and was 38. His sister Mrs. James Waddle of Dunreith arrived to arrange the remains.
The notice promotes ice at 25 cents per 100 pounds from the Connersville Ice Co plant on South Eastern Avenue. It emphasizes ice as a practical necessity for both farmers and city residents and urges readers to arrange space for ice in summer plans.
Last Tuesday was the day to start taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion. If you didn't, ask Warp Jemison at their Drug Store for guidance. They are reliable and on the level. Dr Kay's Renovator is suggested for the liver.
Prof Houton states after ten years of travel that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach complaints and constipation. He notes it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches and irregular habits and says it does not injure the system. Free sample at McKennan Ashworth.
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