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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
2
A column urges readers to support home papers by including local notices. It argues city papers neglect locality affairs like schools and lodges, while readers should value their home paper without letting it be crowded out by larger city editions.
A concise claim extols advertising as the sole successful perpetual motion in the world. It urges starting and guiding it with skill to gain velocity and turn the wheels of your business, not merely maintain initial motion.
In a June 11, 1900 report from Indianapolis, Sterling R. Holt criticizes the Indiana Democratic platform that endorses William Jennings Bryan and reaffirms the Chicago platform. He argues conservatives in the convention had things their own way and could have dropped objectionable features for a stronger ticket in Indiana. Holt is described as a leading Democrat of Indianapolis.
MacUlice Thompson, an ardent expansionist, says his observations in Boston lead him to believe the city’s stance on expansion has been greatly misrepresented. He asserts a firmer conviction on the policy than commonly portrayed.
Indiana delegates to the Republican National Convention will not nominate Senator Fairbanks for vice president. They express hope for stronger prospects in 1904.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a quick solution to blood purity and digestion, claiming cures for scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia nervousness and fatigue with Hood's Pills described as a non irritant cathartic.
River readings show mixed trends with several cities reporting falling levels. Cincinnati and Wheeling note decreasing flows while Frankfort and Louisville report rising or steady conditions. trade remains steady in Louisville as river traffic adjusts.
A stream of notices covers vessels and crews from Evansville to Louisville and Cincinnati. Captains Brashears Bryant Brewer Brennan Cropp and others are noted with departures arrivals and cargo changes. The Comets run excursion to Louisville with about 500 passengers while barge coal sank in Cullom's Rippie and the Eva Alma sails to Monterey and Kentucky River ports.
A nostalgic poem fragment values a hometown newspaper over city papers. It contrasts the beloved "old country paper" with urban rags, linking the print to memories of youth, blue skies, fields, bees, butterflies, birds, clover, and the scent of home.
New York June 9 1900 The Stock Market faces conflicting forces with China’s outbreak adding risk. Analysts note potential effects on European money markets and US interests in China while noting no immediate war involvement. Rail earnings remain strong, speculation tames, and easy money supports a cautious outlook with expectations of a steadier if not buoyant market until after elections.
Washington dispatches detail landings by various nations and ongoing contact with Pekin. Russian units are held in readiness to aid at Tianjin, with 4000 Russians and 20 guns already near Tianjin marching toward Pekin. Marines are deployed to guard missions as Boxers parade the streets amid standstill commerce.
The Democratic State Convention meets in Columbus to nominate a state ticket and select delegates at large for Kansas City. Notable delegates include Kilbourne Thomas Patrick Welty Haskell Hull Lentz Marriott Groesback Chapman among others. John R. McLean declines attendance. Secretaries of State candidates include Wm. Sell of Newark and Dr. Reemeliv of Cincinnati.
Gen Pio del Pilar, once the insurgents’ top commander, was captured at San Pedro Makati and sent to Manila. His troops, the elite unit armed with Mauser rifles and modern gear, included many deserters from Spanish forces. He reportedly met European university training and was viewed by Schurman as highly clever. Otis received signals in 1900 proposing bribes to halt or end the revolt and to topple Aguinaldo and other leaders.
Indiana Governor Mount assesses Kentucky events, resisting pressuring taints or fake regalia claims. He avoids endorsing a late governor’s enemies while keeping distance from entangling legal complications.
On Tuesday 25,000 pounds were delivered for Madison Woolen Mills in Rising Sun. 106 checks were drawn on the National Bank of Rising Sun totaling 5,163.06 dollars, averaging 24 cents per pound, contrasting with tariff effects noted in the Beitae Tariff bill.
In a Chicago Tribune piece, Margaret Randall joins a convent after a sunrise ceremony where she professes vows of poverty chastity and obedience. The narrative follows her farewell, the shock of friends, and her quiet return to work in the reforming convent where she oversees exquisite embroidery for a newborn layette.
Early returns show the Republican State ticket ahead by 5 100 to 7 000 with congressional candidates totaling 8 000 to 9 000. Report notes this as possibly the largest Republican majority in Oregon history, cited by the Philadelphia Press.
A civic sermon argues that qualities that make people strong Christians also shape responsible citizens. Church leaders urge practical acts of charity, honesty, and service to neighbors as pathways to community improvement.
Judge Williams of Milwaukee held that conductors cannot force passengers to move forward on crowded street cars. A standing passenger has as much right to his position as a seated rider, and forcing movement beyond the seat is not permitted. The decision stemmed from Alexander Schmidt’s $5,000 damages suit after he was ejected for refusing to move toward a hot stove seat.
A stormy campaign in Paris targets fast automobilism as daily fatalities mount. Novelist Hughes Leroux warned he would shoot any chauffeur endangering him after near misses, prompting prefects to ban road races and the city to deploy a bicycle police squad.
Frank J. Gould will build a spacious riding ring on Fifty-seventh street west of Fifth avenue New York. Plans were filed by York & Sawyer with the building department. The project includes rear stable alterations forming part of the ring with a gallery for observers and a tan park taking up the interior. Construction begins in fall and the ring should be ready by winter. Estimated cost is $20,000 with $1,000 for stable work.
A Kentucky attorney extols Mother's Friend as a premier liniment easing childbirth. He cites three children and notes the last baby appears healthier, attributing calm disposition and quick recovery to the product. He promises a free illustrated book for expectant mothers.
Readable pricing list for assorted grains produce groceries and meats including wheat corn oats timothy seeds clover seed red top orchard grass and bluegrass. Also lists fruits vegetables dairy and poultry items with per bushel per peck per pound and per quart prices.
Two forms of excursion tickets to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Lines for the Republican National Convention will be sold. One form travels directly, the other via Washington with the same fare and a stopover at the National Capital. Tickets on sale June 1 to 18 inclusive. ask Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agents for details.
Schedule announces excursions to Des Moines Iowa via Pennsylvania Lines from June 11 to 21 for the Annual Convention of the Music Teachers Association. Reduced fare tickets available from Pennsylvania Lines stations with return by Saturday June 23.
June 12 and 13 excursion tickets from Pennsylvania Lines Indiana stations to Bluffton are offered for the meeting of the Sunday School Association of Indiana. Return trip valid Saturday June 16. Tickets available at Indiana stations.
Nora Archibald Smith returns with Qur Nursery Tales To-day and Yesterday as the June Table Talk opening article. Vacation Mishaps offers accident guidance. Readers may request back numbers free or the June issue for ten cents from Table Talk Publishing Co., Philadelphia. June is described as the month of roses.
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