08 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
1
A political letter notes rising marriage rates in Connersville and predicts broad social changes within a year as marriages become fashionable and encourage local activity amid good business and public optimism.
News from Kingston Jamaica reports Mosquito coast Indians rebel against Nicaragua and invite Prince Clarence to lead, with British protection backing. Separate dispatch from Bluefields notes Nicaragua and Costa Rica mass troops near the border as Zelaya moves to back a silver monetary system with a 1 million sol loan, stirring merchant meetings for funding.
Senator Mason of the pure food commission, en route to Washington, outlines proposals: require true labeling of food products, ban deleterious substances based on scientific evidence, and prohibit importing foods banned in their country of origin. The statements advocate clear product marks and stricter import controls.
A crowded letter column fragment presents neighbor statements about a local case, praising and disputing witnesses. Names and places blur into a jumble, yet edges hint at a dispute over a person named Morrow and referenced local streets and stores.
Vancouver reports the steamer Empress of Japan arriving from Hong Kong and Yokohama with dispatches about 5000 rebels devastating Wi Chaw and Choa Chaw districts in China. Local authorities seek Canton viceroy aid as rioters incite natives in Kowloon.
A mixed early 20th century dispatch reports Yukon gold rush peril with many deaths on the Kabaonton trail and surrounding rivers. Parallel items cover boxing match plans for Vitlin Sullivan and pro-Dewey fundraising remarks in Washington along with Kansas republican delegation support for General Henderson.
The Manila Freedom article describes Major Anderson stating the Duke of Sutherland delivered fresh beef to Manila commissaries after eight months in cold storage. It lauds the Army's frozen meat program. Congressman Hull says 50,000 troops are needed in Manila to quell trouble and restore peace, with Alaska-bound lawmakers accompanying a boundary investigation trip.
June 8 Porto Rico reports Brigadier General Davis preparing radical cuts and dismissals of officials. Judge Advocate Sharpe drafts law for a United States provisional court over Americans and foreigners. Baron Erlanger to discuss railway concession with Washington. Major General Wood backs disbursement of a $3,000,000 gratuity. many soldiers sign to surrender arms amid anticipated peace.
Indianapolis report notes sun rise at 4 24 and sunset at 8 15 p m with moon set not specified. Indiana and Illinois forecast fair weather with showers in southern portion, likely fair tomorrow.
In Terre Haute on June 8 President Van Horn compelled miners to return to work and honor a March convention pledge forbidding local strikes. North of the city drivers demanded 2 1/4 cents extra per day, leaving over 200 miners jobless before the intervention restored order.
Advertises Syktroot Pies as a liquid laxative pleasant to the taste and easy on kidneys and liver. Claims to dispel colds headaches and fevers while aiding habitual constipation. Notes manufacture by California Fig Syrup Co with locations in San Francisco Louisville and New York and urges use to avoid imitations.
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