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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
3
A speaker claims years of toil and wakeful study led to a new remedy. The text presents a fairy tale tone about sun and rain, and asserts the remedy’s successful formulation after extensive experimentation and perseverance.
A Republican speaker from Indiana attacks anti imperialist sentiment and challenges the Declaration of Independence and the consent of the governed. The piece frames Hamiltonian governance as the belief that the people are unfit to govern, attributed to Mark Hanna, and links this to support for imperial policy.
At the New York Republican state convention in Saratoga on September 4, Theodore Roosevelt surrendered his bid for governor and his independence. He was made to present himself as endorsing Odell, Platt's candidate, who opposed the franchise tax and backed Ramapo water interests. The piece laments Roosevelt's perceived capitulation to Boss Platt.
Wellington states he seeks the best interests of the country and will oppose President McKinley. He emphasizes supporting the opponent who stands for free government according to the constitution.
A portrait of Mark Hanna troubled by campaign finances. He seeks funds from trust magnates who refuse to back a losing effort, leaving Hanna to retreat and ponder the precarious political situation.
A poet describes Elizabeth Jane’s snoring in a vivid, playful line. The narrator uses escalating images from a “bee in June” to “cracked bassoon” to paint a night time scene in intimate domestic detail.
A sales pitch urges readers to buy Cain's new book on current political issues at the office. The note invites interested individuals to obtain a copy from the location.
An old advertisement promises lifelong constipation relief with Cascarets Candy Cathartic priced at 10c or 25c. It guarantees refund if C C C fails to cure.
Advice from Forest and Stream warns against grabbing the muzzle when lifting a gun from a boat or paddle craft. It recommends handling the forestock or barrel with one hand, carrying on the neck and shoulder, and placing the gun in a safe spot before unloading to avoid accidental discharge.
Rene Bache notes in The Ladies' Home Journal that Madison revived formal ceremonies and lavish state banquets. Jackson disliked ceremony, gave guests a silver and a steel fork, smoked a long corncob pipe, and opened the White House to the public, causing damage to the east room carpet and gowns. He also distributed a gigantic farewell cheese to guests.
James Russell Lowell strolls in Cambridge under a full moon when a butcher on a fence laments a bully night for a slaughtering. Lowell answers with a rueful remark and quickly departs, leaving the moment as a moonlit, macabre quip.
A nearby community sees a food grinding device gain wide use in homes and even replace knives and forks for chopping food. An elderly woman notes Father and I considered false teeth but the machine, bought for $1.15, would save money versus $5 per person for new teeth.
Archias is slain after Spartans seize Thebes and place him in charge of the garrison. Pelopidas leads 11 conspirators to kill Archias, after a plot letter is hidden at the Spartan banquet and revealed before dawn.
A long haired visitor asks for a literary club. The editor replies with a pointed yes and reaches under his desk to confirm, signaling a local literary inquiry in the Catholic Standard and News.
Ancestors of Presidents Tyler Lincoln Hayes and Cleveland were among Major John Mason's nine percent pioneers who helped establish Norwich Connecticut.
Several young heirs across European royal houses hold military ranks before reaching childhood milestones. Their positions reflect traditional expectations of service and duty within royal lineage, often endorsed by regents or senior officers despite their youth.
Germany demands punishment of leaders over Von Ketteler murder before peace with China. Allies attack forts near Taku as Boxers face renewed military actions. Wilson leads American and British troops from Pekin toward Pei Ta Chu and an arsenal. Russia notes rebel massing in western China and Kiang Su. Empress dowager execution reportedly discussed by powers. France Russia and U S oppose Germany on China policy. England pivotal. Plus local crimes: lynching in Louisiana and tarred Dowie elders in Mansfield.
Captain David D. Mitchell and Lieutenant George A. Cooper along with ten men were killed in a fight with Filipinos near Manila. General MacArthur reports Mitchell’s last battle and lists twenty four Americans slain. The transport Thomas sails from San Francisco to Manila with 1648 enlisted men 17 cabin passengers and 1 300 000 dollars in treasure. Aguinaldo offers bounties for surrender and the transport Grant arrives from Manila with 68 prisoners aboard.
United Mine Workers refuse to arbitrate only some mines saying all differences must be considered. Investigations show eight railroads control prices in the anthracite district. A sheriff's posse fired on strikers' sympathizers at Shenandoah, killing two and wounding several as troops are sent. Operators and workers push actions to curb lawlessness. About 130,000 of 142,000 miners are idle.
Reports say an anonymous letter threatening harm to Lord Salisbury prompted guards for the statesman. In Glasgow five more bubonic plague cases are reported, four from the same family, with one death. France hosts a banquet for 22,000 mayors in Paris as global tension rises.
Senator Mason to trail Bryan with speeches in Bryan towns. Missouri Populists in Kansas City back Democratic state ticket. Senator Burrows leads Republican campaign opening in Lincoln. Montana Democrats unseat sixty five Daly delegates and back W A Clark for Senate. Texas Populists replace Kear with McMinn for governor. Judge N K Homan declines Texas Prohibition nomination. Hanna may stump in western states as Democrats plan a vigorous McKittl eyer campaign in his state.
In New York a man named C. Hayes, son of General Jack Hayes, shot himself dead at the Waldorf Astoria. Three men held up the First Na-
The comptroller declares 2 percent dividend to creditors of Northern National Bank Big Rapids and 10 percent for Union National Bank Denver. Hatch Foote NYSE fails for 2 million with two thirds secured. J P McDonald NY builds Ecuador railroad on 25 million contract. Moreland resigns Carnegie company post with Campbell as successor. Monon railroad earnings rise. Georger Co Buffalo files voluntary bankruptcy for 216,804 liabilities 76,697 assets. Montreal steamship freight up 10 percent due to coal costs. Sixty thousand iron and steel mill workers return after three months idle.
A series of deadly incidents across the United States includes ship collisions in Cardigan Bay and near Port Huron with multiple drownings and recoveries in Erie Chicago and Galveston. Fatalities include Captains Sanger Anderson Erickson and secretary Francis S Jones. A cyclone hits Morristown Minnesota and a bee sting kills athlete Daniel Steinman in Paterson New Jersey.
General John A Metlernand dies in Springfield Illinois at an advanced age. George McElroy longtime central Iowa resident dead in Elders. John K Lawrence Democratic Senate candidate for Marshall and Kosciusko counties dies at his Pierceton home. Marshal Martinez Campos, once Weyler’s predecessor in Cuba, dies in Zarauz Spain. Cornel Joseph H Wood Grand Army parade marshal dies aged 61 in Chicago. George De Vys, last survivor of the Kane relief expedition, dies in Worcester Massachusetts. Joel H Smith of Dowagiac Michigan dies on street aged unknown. Gustav Pessler German People’s party figure dies in Riedau Austria.
Spring Lake near Sea Girt suffered a major blaze that destroyed the summer resort at an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Five policemen were overcome by smoke and part of the damage included 200000 dollars in property losses at the Terminal Stores area in New York City. An oatmeal mill in Morris, Als., the Elderling mill, burned with a loss of 30000 dollars.
Proposals to shield Galveston from another flood call for a protective dike around the city. Reports also note travel by Lt. Hobson to Victoria from Japan and a turf racing rule in Chicago restricting dates from June 10 to October 2.
M G Lee builder of the Lee Broom factories at Davenport and Lincoln Neb was found sane after his children sought a guardian fearing the Brethren in Christ would seize his fortune. The court heard testimony about his baptism in icy river and beliefs on voting and kin as devils. Judge Wolfe ruled no incapacity shown to manage business affairs.
Grinnell Iowa September 25 A sweeping union victory ends a looming strike at Muchakinock coal mines The union wins a concession from Superintendent Buxton requiring colored miners to join the union The company avoids a mine-wide clash by agreeing to the demand
Dairyman A W Storer ties two alleged corn thieves Wayne McLaren and Fd Clossen with ropes and marches them to the Sioux City police station at daybreak. He carries an ancient revolver and fears it may fire. the men receive jail sentences.
Sioux City welcomed John G. Woolley and Henry B. Metcalf on Saturday night at Union station. They spoke in Cherokee Storm Lake and Marcus and spent Sunday in Worthington Minn before a week long tour through Minnesota North and South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Des Moines Iowa September 24 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convention increased the grand master salary to 5000 and re elected Frank P Sargent for a ninth term J J Hanrahan of Chicago and C A Wilson of Grand Rapids Michigan were re elected first and second vice grand master respectively Further beneficiary claims totaling 38000 were allowed.
Des Moines Iowa September 24 The W C T U in convention passes resolution denouncing war and army posts and opposes the local army post due to alleged evil influence on Yoting girls. The society pledges to mitigate evil if the post is located here.
Ottumwa Iowa Sept 24 Frank C Robinson a longtime mail carrier disappeared Saturday afternoon on his route. His body was found that night hanging in a linseed oil mill coset the death appears self inflicted though friends say he was well respected and motive remains unclear.
Senator Allison opened the Iowa state and national campaign in Clinton at Davis Opera House. Introduced by George M. Curtis, he received an ovation and spoke at length on financial and Philippine questions.
In Ames on September 22 a fall festival at Iowa State College attracted thousands from across Iowa thanks to low rates and perfect weather. Attendance matched the level of two years ago with an estimate near ten thousand.
Clarinda Iowa September 24 Levi B Harmon of this city was killed at 6 p m Saturday when he fell from an H S passenger train as it neared the station. His skull was crushed by the fall.
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