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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
1
A warrant was issued in Havana for the arrest of former Deputy Auditor W. H. Reeves who was jailed with bail set at 1500 dollars. Officials delay in imprisonment was to obtain more of his information about Neely's evolutions and related matters.
A Port Simon dispatch reports U S Minister Merry's San Jose postbox broken and letters stolen on May 24. A key Managua to Nicaragua Consul letter is among the missing items, sparking suspicions amid Nicaragua Costa Rica tensions. Costa Rican authorities deny responsibility and investigate. U S Representative Conan Sorsby heads to deliver an official report.
The French Consulate reports from Pao Ting Fu that thirty foreigners including six women and a child tried to flee to Tien Tain by boat when attacked by more than 700 Boxers. Many were wounded four killed, the rest unaccounted for. with little ammunition, they likely could not defend against the attackers.
The National Sugar Refining Company of New Jersey is formed in Jersey City as a merger of National Mollenbauer and Doscher. The new firm issues 10 million dollars each in common and preferred stock and will immediately start full capacity operation. An understanding exists with American Sugar Refining Company, with no rate war anticipated.
The Chicago India Relief Committee announced it sent 1000 pounds sterling to Lady Curzon wife of the Viceroy for famine districts. A letter from Lady Curzon formerly Mary Leiter of Chicago specially praised Governor Mount of Indiana for his assistance.
Gathering Manila reports Lieutenant Colonel Emerson H. Liscum of the Twenty fourth Infantry at Tarlac notes the local President’s forces have captured 31 of 33 Krag rifles stolen from the regiment on December 9. A captain and 30 rebels with rifles surrendered at Cuypo.
Requisition action for W. S. Taylor from Gov. Mount未 yet applied by Acting Sheriff Suter who plans to file soon. Gov. Beckham is out of the city.
Miss Helen M. Gould and four ladies arrived in Cincinnati on June 2 for a visit to Mammoth Cave Kentucky. She was invited to the Chamber of Commerce session but declined all requests for newspaper interviews.
New York on June 2 reports banks show a surplus reserve rise of 1,310,950 and loans up to 7,347,600. Specie increases by 3,518,900, legal tenders up 628,100, deposits and circulation rise, with total excess over 26 percent rule at 20,123,275.
Geo P Anderson aged 75 died at his Indianapolis home today after thirty years as Secretary of Crown Hill Cemetery and as the oldest Odd Fellow in Indiana.
In Washington on June 1 the House defeated a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate trusts after a two day debate. The tally was 154 ayes and 131 nays, missing two thirds by 38 votes. Five Democrats and one Silverite joined Republicans. two Republicans sided with Democrats. Populists voted solidly against. The article notes foreign trade this fiscal year may exceed two and a quarter billion dollars.
June 2 report says British victory in South Africa has created nationwide jubilation led by Lord Roberts and a mythical “Sir Galazad Bobs” figure. It notes concerns among few serious observers about a drawn out guerrilla war, Boer treks to Rhodesia, and Kruger’s possible escape into Portuguese territory.
The President sent nominees to the Senate including Col. Jacob H. Smith to brigadier general in the volunteers and Col. Luther Awe to brigadier general. Regular army promotions include Maj. C. H. Potter to lieutenant colonel and Capt. Henry A. Green to major. Judicial picks list Morris Estee, John C. Baird, and Daniel A. Ray for Hawaii posts.
June 2 Washincron report notes Senator Jones DNC chairman receives vigorous complaints from national committee members and other prominent Democrats about Kansas City hotel rates. Some urge a meeting to reconsider the decision to hold the Democratic Convention in that city.
Judge Gibbons upholds probate reversal and sustains the late Leonard Gould’s will. residuary legatees named receive $100,000 each: American Sunday School Union, American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago Foundlings Home, YMCA, and Illinois Manual Training School farm.
The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution to print 116000 sets of messages and papers of the President, sell 100000 sets at cost, and place 6000 sets for Senate and House. Mr. Morgan sought to make the Hepburn Nicaragua Canal bill a special order for December 10 at 2 PM. The General Deficiency bill passed, concluding the general appropriation bills.
In Souta Beno Indiana on June 2 a dispute over a haircut ended with Paul Hewitt killing James Anderson, a Black barber, with a butcher knife in Anderson's shop. Hewitt escaped.
Rosaville Indiana June 2 Democrats of the Sixth Congressional District nominate David W. McKee of Consereville for Congress by acclamation.
Louisville observers report a Confederate Veterans parade despite yesterday's union call off due to rain. Veterans and organized groups marched this morning, with General Gordon set to depart tonight. In Milwaukee, Crecesenia Armes and Nichols were found guilty of practicing medicine without a license, appealing the ruling. Boston notes record actor W H Hutchingson, 24, marrying Louisa Chamberlain, 78, for 3 million.
The United Confederate Veterans in Louisville Ky voted appreciation for Northern soldiers after an emotional scene. General Gordon led the vote confirming a friendly message from General Sickles and recalled Gettysburg, pledging reciprocity with the North amid loud cheers.
A dynamite blast targeted the St Louis Transit Company's three brick barns at Easton and Prairie Avenues as 150 workers and several police slept inside. It was the second such attempt in three days, with the explosive detonation only causing minor damage and officers displaced from their cots by the blast.
Lorenzo Margougs reports President Kruger still at Machadedorp between Pretoria and the Portuguese frontier. Boer commands totaling about 10 000 men hold positions and hills around Pretoria, with another large force at Bronkhorst Spruit forty miles from Pretoria on the Delagoa Bay railroad.
Baseball results from June show Brooklyn and St Louis in a tight battle while Boston gains on Cincinnati. Pitchers Young Kennedy and others held offenses, with St Louis and Brooklyn producing high scoring innings. Philadelphia and Chicago traded blows as Maul and Garvin struggled to halt the visitors. New York’s Chesbro faltered early before Waddell relieved him.
In the American League update Indianapolis remains the leader with a still-substantial 136 point margin. Cleveland trails with a 1 to 2 score line over Milwaukee and Chicago. Buffalo, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Detroit show various results, highlighting the tight race.
Washington reports a conference planned between Generals Otis Schwan and Secretary Root to decide on sending more troops to the Philippines. MacArthur has pressed for more cavalry and three regiments are slated, pending Root's views. The Times notes a Democratic prediction being challenged.
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