17 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Connersville Daily News
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
1
A local advertisement touts a product called Bug fini b as a versatile pesticide for potatoes claiming it kills worms and bugs when sprinkled on vines at dawn. It invites customers to feel at home around the Alligator and promises a wide assortment of goods, including soda water, with a note about a new process that costs time but yields good results.
Almanac notes fair and warm conditions with sunrise and sunset times, indicating a mild day ahead for Indiana and Illinois. Temperatures rise, with a pleasant forecast and light winds guiding outdoor plans.
Congressman Bailey of Texas sails to Chicago to confer with city and northern state Democrats on house leadership. Chicago's three congressmen have not decided whether to back Bailey De Armond or Richardson. Also reported a collision between Lee and Taylor factions in Harlan County Kentucky. a man named Speeder was shot. A party heads to Packetts creek to urge quiet and return to work.
The steamship Campania sailed for Europe today carrying 1700 ounces of silver. A Rio Grande valley flood caused property losses estimated near 30000 dollars. President McKinley was invited to Cincinnati for a June 23 international gathering. Herman Dept a merchant of Dubuque died instantly after a bicycle collision with a streetcar. Local miners claim colored workers sent to replace strikers joined the union. Ohio attorney will seek to revoke a charter for violating steam trust law. Spain bought 7000 tons more wheat from the U S last March than any other nation. Roy Williams, a black man, was lynched after an alleged assault in Georgia.
A period advertisement touts Morrow’s Wideueselds and Kod-ne-solids for pain relief. It claims fast, safe effects for various aches, praising the product’s portability and recommending Chem use. The copy endorses Jota Morrow & ta chemists of Springfield Ohio and mentions retail at local drug stores.
The clash at San Fernando left 75 rebels dead and 30 prisoners. MacArthur’s forces, including the Iowa and Kansas regiments, repelled the attack with 14 wounded. Aguinaldo reportedly led the assault. Luna’s assassination is credibly claimed by a released Spaniard. Hostilities spread to Cebu as American reinforcements arrive and Osandaba retaliation continues.
A large haul of gold dust and nuggets arrived at White Horse from three Dawson City steamers. Over a ton was logged off by officials. remaining packages range 10 to 75 pounds carried by 400 plus passengers. Gold stored in Skagway hotels and merchants safes amid high demand. No. 17 Eldorado touted as Klondike’s richest claim with cleanup near 1.2 to 1.5 million. Steamer Humboldt, bound for Skagway, ran aground near Chatham point but expected to float on the next tide.
Bellamy Storer, newly appointed minister to Spain, was received by the queen regent in a formal audience. No speeches were given, two state carriages conveyed him between hotel De Rome and the palace, and Premier Silvera introduced him. The queen regent was amiable and inquired after President McKinley’s health.
Detroit reports the supreme lodge of Knights of Honor created past grand dictatorships for Maxwell L. Crow and Thomas Learned of California J W Hosman and Oliver P Koontz of Indiana Chauncey K Teachman of New Jersey The repeal of a health affidavit prerequisite for reinstatement is noted Martial Law recommendation follows a Clay county feud report from Colonel Williams to Governor Bradley
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the fee and salary law in Harmon v. Madison County, ruling against Moses D. Harmon who claimed unconstitutional provisions. The decision rejects arguments that compensation classifications unfairly favor earlier elected officials and that pay scales depend on population and service levels.
In Scottsburg Indiana Jamesa B McCoy sues A T Hert superintendent of the Indiana reformatory for 5000 damages alleging forced wearing of convict garb during her winter 1894 arrest and confinement Hert denies coercion and claims McCoy asked to wear stripes. The case draws attention as part of a broader district docket including a separate report of a large Northern Indiana association meeting and a rushville mill fire.
An old advertisement notes California Fig Syrup Co products, with distribution mentions in San Francisco and Louisville New York, and availability through all agents with price per bottle. The text emphasizes contact and sales channels without offering modern consumer details.
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