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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
2
An ex reader asks if city papers cover local notices on schools lodges and matters at home. Critics argue some want more space while urging not to crowd the home paper, comparing it to oversized boots bought at the same price.
Orrick Indiana June 2 1900 free trade on sea decimated shipping leaving one third tonnage under our flag while commerce quadrupled since forty years ago Edward Franks former Duckworth Club leader seeks Young Men's Maine Club membership in Cincinnati and New York World reports Havana interview with Governor General Wood on Cuban postal irregularities being all that will be discovered
The Cubans will conduct their first election for Cuban officials on June 16 and will control the process entirely themselves.
Cuina reports over two million dollars in American flour imports and a strong rise in cotton goods. In the House, Democrats and Populists largely opposed a constitutional amendment to regulate trusts, criticizing Republicans for fattening them.
Shattuc and Bramwell of Cincinnati back Tar Dolliver as his growing campaign gains steam among party figures and local supporters.
River reports from Pirtissage Cincinnati Franxfort Wheeling Kristina Son Louisville and others note varying water heights and rising trends. Observers report cloudy skies and minor business activity as the rivers show increases or declines at multiple locks and falls along the canal system.
An ad asserts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures various female ailments and kidney troubles, though it cautions medicines advertised to cure everything cannot be specific. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn Massachusetts is noted.
On June 2 Pixin sees American and foreign guards numbering 349 arrive during the Dragon Festival. Crowds are engaged yet peaceful, and Chinese attitudes toward foreigners soften. Christian refugees continue to seek shelter, while Boxer leaders remain uncaptured and repression is minimal.
On June 1 incinerations gutted the Charter ed Han Building the Caldbeck MacGregor Company offices and the Equitable Assurance Society Building while the bank was saved. On June 2 four of ten foreign escapees from Pao Ting Fu were killed and four wounded as relief expedition proceeds.
Capt Ed Mason again commands the Juniata with the Hattie Brown Captain Ross and Clerk Vawter leaving Monday at 2 PM for Warsaw. Cincinnati down tonight for Louisville. Louisville boat up tonight for Cincinnati. Big Kanawha leaves Monday at 7 AM for Louisville. Duffy arrives with hull of old Bostona to be converted into a Vevay wharfboat. Joseph Phillips son of Captain Phillips stays with aunt Mrs Kirkup in Newport. Eva Alma sails Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 AM to Monterey Kentucky River King Stewart and Pratt. Buckeye State, at Flint Island, floated after most freight removed. pilot missed channel in storm.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven remedy with many recorded cures. It claims Hood's Pills ease indigestion and nausea, urging readers to believe in the products' effectiveness.
A sheriff’s posse is being formed in St Louis to quell strike rioters and will operate under military regulations.
The House yesterday rejected a joint resolution that would have empowered Congress to regulate trusts through a constitutional impeachment mechanism. The vote stops attempts to authorize broader federal action against trusts via impeachment-based authority.
The People's Congress in Graafreinet opens with Dutch clergymen and locals among attendees. A resolution backs that London interference caused the war and passes unanimously. A second resolution demands restoration of full independence for the republics and a voice for colonists in selecting the Cape governor, plus a delegation to Britain Canada and Australia to explain views.
Dr Curtis runs a mile in 2:28 with last half in 1:12 and eyes sub 2:20 this season at races. Nash loses a valuable horse to distemper and a home injury hinders Jackson the Atlanta buyer. Frank Moore names Lieut Garber a Mikagan colt in honor of Lieut Guilford S Garber.
James Lewis commends Pe-ru-na for catarrh relief saying it fulfills all claims and would recommend it to others. The ad notes catarrh causes mucus waste described as blood plasma with cells removed and promises to stop this waste by curing catarrh, offering a free catalog.
The National Ice Company, led by E. C. Pistner as president and treasurer, Henry Reynolds as manager, and Alex Hulsbach as solicitor, claims to have captured 250 saloons and broken the ice combines. It bids twenty cents per hundred, ten cents less than the old firm, and may pursue city and Federal building contracts.
Senator Fairbanks reports from the Senate Judiciary Committee on a Cuban extradition bill. He argues the United States must protect life and property in Cuba and notes no existing U S law permits arrest for Cuban offenses. The bill aims to establish a fair rendition and surrender process once appropriations delay pass.
In Charleston the Southern Cotton Spinners Association session declared itself in favor of the President's expansion policy. Senor Buencamino, once a Filipino leader, reconciled to American sovereignty, urged Agui paddle to surrender and end hostilities.
The piece extols advertising as a successful perpetual motion machine powered by skillful start and guidance rather than maintenance. It argues that initial momentum should grow, increasing velocity and driving the wheels of commerce forward.
A dense listing of church services across denominations with pastors and times. Grack Causon Bald ridge and Rev Henry Hitz lead morning sermons. Sunday School, Mass Meetings, Epworth League, Y M sermons, and midweek prayers are scheduled. Other churches include Presbyterian, Christian Church, Baptist, Lutherans, and Catholic masses with times, addresses, and leaders.
The notice warns about solanin in potatoes especially sprouted old tubers, noting risk but questioning century survival. It urges readers with stomach troubles to use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and cautions against substitutes. The Indiana paper blames Mark Hanna for eclipse day weather, saying an alibi won’t help him.
Granola described as a digestible cereal mix for editors financiers teachers and clerks. It is promoted as thoroughly cooked sterilized and delicious with pound packages priced at 12 cents. Sold by C T Branham grocer. dtues-thur-sat
Arthur Overstreet of Columbus, brother of Representative Overstreet, says Congress may adjourn next Wednesday. He notes talk of Fairbanks and Dolliver as vice presidential prospects and that Roosevelt remains a possible option.
Be quick nutritious meal Granola offers more nutriment per price. One pound equals three pounds beef and it is ready to serve with milk or cream. Sold by O T Branham Grocer in pound packages at 12c.
The Pennsylvania Lines will run an annual low rate seashore trip on Thursday August 9 with reduced fare tickets to Atlanta City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood New Jersey Rehoboth Del and Ocean City Md The Edison Indiana round trip is $15.00 to any of the ten resorts along the Atlantic Coast Contact W M Lindsey Madison Indiana for arrangements.
Public notices advertise low fare round trips to Camden Indiana for German Baptist Church Brethren meeting June 3 to 5 with return flexibility. Tickets valid from nearby stations May 31 to June 4 and from distant stations May 31 to June 4 with return to June 9. Extension possible to July 5 with deposit and fee. Also mentions June Outlook Magazine issue and contributors.
Word arrives that John W. Shaw was killed in the Philippines during a skirmish. A well known Danville native, he graduated from Danville Normal and the State University and enlisted last fall in Columbus, Ohio.
A Republican platform could fit any State In the Union while a Democratic platform might falter if it strays over the State line, underscoring cross border political contrasts.
The report lists varied grocery items with per unit pricing including apples cabbage butter lard and eggs among others. It also notes a political aside about a Kansas City convention denouncing trusts and a Tammany delegation seeking special dispensation for its ice combine.
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