Madison Dispatch Item From June Scene
An Associated Press brief from Madison Indiana dated June 8 1900 provides a concise regional update. The item notes local activity and civic details typical of early 20th century dispatches.
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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
4
Weather Forecast Telegraphed for June 9
Forecast until 8 p m tomorrow shows Indiana fair and cooler tonight and Saturday Ohio fair and cooler tonight with Saturday fair Kentucky to have local showers and cooler tonight United States weather bulletin Washington June 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Local notes and social items from Vevay Times and surrounding area
Emily Finn's burial is noted along with various short items: travel plans for Rev John Asher and wife to Medora Indiana, a note about Comets' Ex, John R Bartron on a business trip, sales pitches for meat and vegetables at local shops, Frank Crozier and daughter returning to Chicago, and multiple small notices about trains, excursions, and local social events. Mentions of a Tayabas Luzon death, pickups for Louisville trips, and various local residents visiting or returning from trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Finn
John Asher
Medora
Ind
Comets
John R. Bartron
Rykers Ridge
M. H. Baus
Frank Crozier
Mary
Chicago
Trustees Reorganize City School Board Names Set
The Board of City School Trustees met at Central School Building to reorganize. Albert E. Haigh becomes President, Charles Hillaboid Secretary, Frederick Glass Treasurer and Superintendent of Buildings. J Curtis Marshall’s renomination was declined by the City Council. Hillabold succeeds him. Lincoln V. Cravens, Republican nominee, would have made a strong trustee if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Trustees
Albert E. Haigh
Charles Hillaboid
Frederick Glass
J. Curtis Marshall
Charles Hillabold
Marshall
Lincoln V. Cravens
Republican Caucus
Hanover College
Cravens
Soldier Charlie Bloom Writes From Cebu Island Front
Charlie Bloom reports from Demaujug Cebu P I April 11 he enjoys but is sick of the army and hopes to be home in five or six months. He describes scouting a mountain detachment, capturing six insurgents including a high ranking island general, and notes heat and an impending rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demaujug
Cebu
P.I
Charles Bloom
Daniel W. Jones
West Street
Madison
New Shirt Waists At Butterick Patterns Store
Visitors are invited to inspect the latest shirt waist selections at the Butterick Patterns store. The dealer notes daily additions to the collection, highlighting freshness, attractive prices, and ease of choice due to wide assortments.
Complete Line of Misses and Childrens Ready-to-wear
Complete line offers dresses in percal es lawns and dimities for sizes 4 to 12 years. Garments described as neatly made and trimmed, offered at prices near the cost of materials.
Zeiser Sr. Departs for Martinsville Springs
Edward Zeiser Sr. leaves by morning train for Martinsville with daughter Mrs. Joseph Jaeger. Friends hope a few weeks of treatment at the springs will ease his inflammatory rheumatism after six months without walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Zeiser
Martinsville
Joseph Jaeger
Wheat Market Surges As July Futures Jump
The wheat pit at the hot time in Carcano on June 8 saw a frenzied rush with buyers chasing prices. July futures soared to 72 3/4 cents, closing 2 cents above yesterday and 4 1/2 cents higher than Wednesday, while corn slipped before wheat surged in an active session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Leiter
Summer fashions and notable local moves brandished in town
Mr W D Hixson and Hon Thomas McNutt depart for Indianapolis while Andrew Brodecker Isaac Brown and John Ward head to Brownstown Columbus and Chicago respectively. local firms Ireland Leading Furnisher and Madison Light and Railway Co report new lines and shipments. Capt Ralph Applewhite marries Myrtle Balles in Brownstown. Manila casualty list dated June 7 shows no Jefferson county names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hixson
Indianapolis
Duke
Ireland
Thomas McNutt
Andrew Brodecker
Brownstown
Isaac Brown
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Columbus
John Ward
Madison Light and Railway C.o
Chicago
Reland
William Faulconer
Louisville
Ralph Applewhite
159Th
Indiana Volunteers
Myrtle C. Balles
Manila
Jefferson County
It Was a Different Drink Says Editor Courier
Rosget H. Woon corrects a June report noting the seniors and juniors entertainment at their home. The ticket was not quenched with strawberry wine but with fresh orange lemon and strawberry juices served iced like lemonade. No wine has been in the house for ten years unless prescribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Rosget H. Woon
British forces advance in Griqualand as rebels surrender
General War ren leads a strong force including Canadian Artillery marching north through Griqualand. He encamped at Campbell yesterday with no opposition. Many rebel soldiers are surrendering their arms to the British commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretown
Crescent Bicycles Offer Shine in Local Shop
Edward J. Meyer promotes Crescent bicycles with durable wheels and accessories. The sale highlights prices from 25 to 35 dollars plus a 38 cent foot pump offer and discounts on bells lanterns cement tires tape and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Bicycles
Edward J. Meyer
June events and notices from Madison area
Community announcements include a Christian Endeavor convention scheduled for June 12 and 13 in Vevay, a June 8 sale by the Ladies' Society at Trinity Church, a reception for Rev Bodell at First Presbyterian, and Clendening Bros. claiming the largest strawberry shipment from Switzerland County. Obituary notes for Abner Edwards, pension updates for James Thompson and William Alexander, and local meetings at the County Board of Review and Commercial Club are listed along with arrivals, weddings, and temple services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society of
Trinity Church
J. F. Wells
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Madison District
Vevay
Ladies’ Society
Alling
Clendening Bros
Markland
Abner Edwards
Cincinnati
Robert Alexander
County Board of Review
Commissioners
Court House
Carrie Rein
Associated Charities
China Crisis Shifts as Boxers Advance Toward Tien Tsin
The cablegram from Tona Ku reports a battle near Tien Tain with many Boxers expected to reach Tien Tsin tomorrow. Secretary Hay and the Cabinet debate how far to back Conger, aiming to protect American lives and property without allying with European powers. Telegraph links between Pekin and Tatu are down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuineror
Navy Department
Tona Ku
Tien Tain
Tien Tsin
E Kemerr
Conger
Pekin
Hay
State Department
United States
WaAshincron
China
Pirates Attack Steam Launch Off Cape Suiman
A steam launch owned by Chinese merchants was attacked by pirates near Cape Suiman eight miles from Hong Kong while towing coal oil laden junks from Hong Kong to Canton. The pirates robbed the junks and fled west with the launch and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Canton
Cape Suiman
Three Girls Sentenced for Transit Car Assault
In St Louis on June 8 Judge Clark sentenced Annie Swez, Annie Krazek, and Mary Trinina to two years in Reform School for an assault on Pauline Henzel on May 30. They tore her clothes off after she rode a transit company car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Annie Swez
Annie Krazek
Mary Trinina
Pauline Henzel
Clark
River boat T. P. Leathers sinks near Bouger's Landing
The river boat T. P. Leathers sank yesterday afternoon at Bouger's Landing 200 miles above New Orleans. Valued at 37000 dollars, it was a total loss. Seven passengers and seventy crew were aboard. life boats saved all on shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
T. P. Leathers
Bouger's Landing
Post Office Robbery Strikes Money Order Dept
Date reported June 8 notes no crew present during the post office robbery yesterday. About $4,000 was taken from the money pile resting inside a window opening to the Money Order Department counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Catrans
Money Order Department
Yerkes Declares Candidacy After Taylor Declines Nomination
Daxville Kentucky June 7 Hon John W Yerkes announced after noon that Gov W S Taylor would decline renomination and that Yerkes is a candidate for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daxville
John W. Yerkes
W.S. Taylor
New York Beats St Louis as Seymour Signs to Pitch
New York scored 10 runs to St Louis 3 with strong batting and sharp fielding. Seymour pitched the winner, later joined by Jones and Young. Brooklyn beat Pittsburg 7 to 4 with Naps and Phillippi on the mound. Boston triumphed 13 to 4 over Chicago as Nichols dominated. Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 5 to 1, Scott pitching for the Reds. Other games: Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis 2. Kansas City 4 Buffalo 14. Detroit 1 Milwaukee 0. Cleveland 2 Chicago 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
New Yorks
Seymour
Elmer Smith
Cogan
Jones
Young
Brookturn
Wagner
Phillippi
Ritchey
Naps
Boston
Nichols
Chicago
Taylor
Scott
Reds
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Buffalo
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Selling Muslin Dodermear in Thorough Quality
June advertisement highlights muslin underwear described as thoroughly good and home made. It promotes corset covers 13c to 75c gowns 39c to 150c skirts 50c to 150c chemises 50c and 75c, emphasizing fine materials, dainty trims, and careful finish.
Market roundup across cities on June 8 shows mixed farm commodities
Chicago cattle receipts 1500 steady with steers 510 to 575, hogs 25000 higher close weak at 500 to 525, sheep 4000 slow at 85 to 85.5, lambs 500 to 86.65. Cincinnati hogs higher 450 to 525, cattle dull 325 to 315, sheep steady 300 to 450, lambs strong 475 to 725. Wheat up in Croinwall 75c, corn firm 42c, oats 24c, rye 6l, provisions firm. Eggs steady 10 to 11c, butter quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Speculation on Gold Democrats Delay Policy Ahead of Conventions
George Foster Peabody, chairman of the Gold Democratic National Committee, says the group will wait after the Philadelphia and Kansas City conventions before deciding its 1900 campaign stance. A meeting in Indianapolis will occur three weeks after Kansas City, then declarations from both conventions will guide any policy. Ex-Secretaries Olney Francis Morton in town decline talk of a third ticket. a Gold Democratic Convention may be held in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Foster Peabody
Gold Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Olney
Francis
J. Sterling Morton
National Branch Bank Madison Indiana Seeks Government Aid
The National Branch Bank of Madison Indiana lists capital 150000 and surplus 100000 with Rank L Powell as president and W H Powelt as vice president. Directors include Joan B Ross John Clementa Robert J Graham John T Schofield Chag C Cornett and F L Powell. Accounts of banks merchants corporations and individuals solicited for passes in Government Aid City Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Rank L. Powell
W. H. Powelt
Joan B. Ross
John Clementa
Robert J. Graham
John T. Schofield
Chag C. Cornett
W. H. Powell
F. L. Powell
M D Harding Bicycle Repair Shop Ad
Local repair shop on 214 West Street advertises bicycle services and parts for Waverly Monarch National Fowler and Manson brands and promotes the Chainless model with safety supplies available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Harding
Waverly
Monarch
National
Fowler and Manson
Chainless
Chinn Vows to Hang Taylor in Kentucky Dispute
Col. Jack Chinn proclaimed in New York that all Kentucky men needing hanging should be hanged and that Governor Taylor would be the prime target. He asserted the plan would proceed legally and insisted Taylor cannot escape. His remarks drew cheers from friends, including Kentuckians in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Chinn
Kentucky
Hoffman House
Col. Chinn
Taylor
Price McCormick firm may pay all obligations in full
New York June 8. Assignee Cur tis of Price McCormick and Company says a statement will take days but a preliminary showing indicates most claims are liquidated and the firm will pay all obligations in full with about 250000 surplus after assignee costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Curtis
Price, McCormick & Company
County Council Rejects Extra for Township Assessors
Greensburg Ind June 7 The County Council refused to appropriate 922 extra to pay township assessors for their labor in assessing the townships. Counsel has been employed and legal proceedings will test the council’s authority to allot less than the statutory amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
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Ed C. Becht
Louis
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Miss Henning
Carl Henning
Hanover
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R. R. White & CO
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V. K
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Vevay Times
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Hunter’s Bottom
Harrington & Wright
Opera Bouse
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Maggie Fehr
R. R. Waite & CO
S.S. Moffett & Son
Tis Marshall
Charlie Bloom
Forty-Fourth
Daniel
N. Hornef & Suna
Mr. Zeiser
N. Horuff & Sons
WAR Bulletin
Denzer
Wioitel
Madison Insurange Company
HB. Powell
A W. Zeubbard
The
Commercial Club
Marks’ Store
Pirates
Rowdy
A Marks&Son Co
Yerkes
Phila
Maitl
Frazer
Daily & Roth
Totepo
Stanton
F.w.walker
Ann E. Haigh
Enera
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May Hod
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