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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
3
A garbled notice discusses binding the Atlantic to the Pacific via canals and muses on future costs. It includes stray references to Bitters for health issues and a so called electric battery with 30 volts powering an electrical organ in the skin, all amid disjointed ad like text.
At the Paris Exposition the De Laval Cream Separators received the Grand Prize from the International Jury, with other separators earning lesser awards. The report notes the De Laval superiority and cites international recognition.
The State and Navy departments publish notes to Germany Russia and China detailing Washington’s attitude toward the Chinese problem. The notes hint at a potential reduction of military force and affirm the United States will not cede rights while insisting on punishment for Chinese leaders.
A Li Hong Chang proclamation orders actions in Chi Li with soldiers to remove officials and deserting posts. British residents in Tsien urge Australasia’s leaders to back strong government action. The alert mentions clashes and officials under threat amid overseas concern.
A Washington dispatch summarizes General Chaffee’s cable from Pekin dated September 19 stating Wilson expedition returned with peaceful local conditions and no casualties. It notes Rockhill’s possible role and clarifies confusion over Rockhill’s identity and the British officer.
The Northwestern railway accident between Blae Mobile and State Center derrick work caused a derailment injuring Engineer Andrew O'Rourke aged 37 of Baraboo Wisconsin and carpenter William Winstrand 25 of Moinyona. They were burned on face neck and hands and taken to Getz hospital at Marshalltown for treatment.
A Roslboro Massachusetts elderly couple, both about 75 and well to do, were found murdered in bed with throats cut. Their son William Shepard, 42, long considered insane, is missing and suspected of the crime while deranged.
Severe Colorado River flood warnings issued from Austin and Goldthwaite in September warn towns along the river to evacuate as water rises to record levels. Governor Sayers wires alerts say the river is ten feet higher than ever before and climbing, prompting rapid action and relief mobilization.
German officials say Berlin remains committed to its stance on the Chinese settlement amid U S refusal seen as surprising. Navy moves include ships ordered to Asiatic waters and Manila while Pacific force adjustments follow potential U S policy shifts. Locomotive Firemen union reports higher pay for the grand master and continued beneficiary claims. St Johns ports face ongoing dangers from damaged vessels and gales.
The city saw a rash of self inflicted deaths with multiple cases in Central Park and on river fronts. Names include Magnus Swensin, George Huerick, John Magay, Interanes Catripbell, and others amid incidents involving poison, gas, and fire. A sidewalk collapse in Omaby injured several, while fires and accidents occurred in Germantown Neb and elsewhere. A transport ship Lawton arrives Seattle with 720 charity passengers. A thunderstorm kills Eva Lyons in Lyons Neb. Honolulu reports 24,500 voters registered for November elections.
At Chattanooga in 1902 the international convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen adjourned to meet in Chattanooga Tennessee, after a telegram from the city and its mayor urged the choice and surprised delegates.
A collage of late 19th century ads and notices mentions Cascarrets candy pills for bowel health, Allen’s Foot Ease, a McKinley public speech in Maryland, Oklahoma land hype, subscription offers, jewelers for diamonds, Dr H H Green’s Dropsy cures, Putnam faceless dyes, and other varied promotions. Contains pricing, addresses, and scattered product claims from multiple vendors.
A historic demonstration on the New York Centralful line shows engine No. 948 pulling a 1 142 car train totaling 1 882 000 pounds over 143 miles in three hours and minutes. The piece praises the roadbed and railroad crew from executives to trackmen guarding travelers’ lives.
The Chicaga Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers regular Homeseek Exur sion tickets to all points in South Dakota at one fare plus two for round trip. Valid September 18 to October 2, 1900, to visit the Corn Belt in Mitchell South Dakota. The exposition shows corn palace attractions and ample cheap land as investment prospects. Contact ticket agents or Gi Hestford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
A fragmentary 1890 medical note from a patient identified as a woman describes kidney troubles with symptoms including low muddy purple urine and discharge. The illegible text references botany terms and possible remedies, but clarity is limited by damaged OCR.
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