12 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1900
Page
1
New dress goods offer plaids and plains from 12c to 1.00 a yard. Early buying advised. Ready made skirts and waists in good assortments at low prices. Ladies fine shoes, fresh stock with no price advances.
A Washington dispatch reports new Chinese decrees signaling a defense oriented policy to resist foreign territorial gains. The Tsung-Li Yamen urges vigilance against Italy and France and calls officials to be ready to declare war if needed. Geo. Chang, commander at Testing Tao forts, was executed after surrendering Kiao-Cho bay to German forces.
London dispatch reports Lt Foetail amateur golf champion killed by wounds from General MacDonald reconnaissance at Koodolstberg during the Modder River campaign.
London reports from Durban a dispatch dated yesterday claims General Joubert leads 6000 men to outflank General Buller. Boers cross Tugela near Chieveley, Buller back at Frere Camp, Churchill predicts a desperate Ladysmith bid, and Kimberley siege actions continue with possible Rhodes involvement.
In Louisville on February 12 the Democratic party faces court actions over minor offices with a Cincinnati case and an injunction suit in Frankfort against Taylor. A $190,000 reward bill for Goebel's assassin is expected to pass as Democrats shift leadership to D. H. Smith in Washington. The Legislature convened and a concurrent resolution urged Taylor to withdraw militia and surrender offices to Beckham.
In Washington on February 12 the Senate discussed the financial bill with speeches by Wolcott Butler and Elkins and a proposal by Foster for a cable line to the Philippines. The House opened by passing 35 private pension bills and printing 15 000 copies of Philippine Commission reports while District of Columbia business was taken up.
Governor Roosevelt announces he will not accept any nomination for Vice President citing duty to New York and the work begun as governor. He notes Senator Platt supports his stance and resigns himself to remaining in state leadership.
War Office records field report from Slodder River dated February 11 quoting Gen Buller on the attempt to entrench after seizing Vaal Krantz. He notes grounding makes pivot impracticable and positions under heavy gun fire, delaying advance toward Ladysmith via Harding or Monger’s Drift. He stresses holding Vaal Krantz securely before further moves.
The newly issued ledgers show widespread flattening across front back and middle sheets. Officials urge inspection and reproduction to prevent data loss and maintain record integrity.
The London and New York papers assess the South African war, noting Lord Roberts shifted focus to Modder River while Cronje strengthens Kimberley defenses. Reports describe Natal alarms, Boer vigilance near Tugela and Zululand, with Churchill hints of Buller’s fourth attack and British leadership criticism, citing Yorktown parallels.
The fragment hints at the recurring challenge of choosing a baby name, contrasting ease of naming a neighbor’s child with the responsibility of naming one’s own. It reflects social commentary on naming trends and personal decision pressures.
In court at Cincinnati on February 12 attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendants argued jurisdiction in two Kentucky petitions to enjoin the State Board of Elections and Democratic contenders for statewide offices excluding governor and lieutenant governor. The first issue is whether the federal court has jurisdiction, with defendants contending Kentucky courts must decide.
Chicago cattle receipts reach 20 000 with hogs to 40 000, prices 400 to 505. Cincinnati grains firm with wheat at 7 3/4 cents and corn 3 3/4 cents. Eggs at 12 1/2 cents and butter steady. Prices vary by city with lambs, sheep and hogs showing strength or steadiness.
John Wanamaker noted that he advertises heavily in slow periods to capture customers who search for bargains, stressing careful pricing and attention to stock as core strategy. The quote underscores persistent marketing during quiet markets to drive sales.
Regular reports from Frankfort Kentucky describe a large Republican presence in the capital as both House and Senate convene at noon. Guards are largely removed from Capitol doors except near Governor Taylor’s private office, with the legislature signaling readiness to adjourn later as Louisville Democrats consider joining.
Washington February 12 a House committee approved a bill creating a new cabinet position to be titled secretary of mines and mining the measure moves toward a full House vote and establishes a national mining policy with cabinet level authority.
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