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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
A critical note on city papers filling local papers with school lodge and town notices. The piece argues readers should not let the city page crowd out genuine local matter and trade notices.
Fragmentary lines describe advertising as the only successful force driving progress, urging to start and guide momentum without stalling it, while simultaneously accelerating business by feeding on market activity. The text reads like a persuasive note on how ads propel velocity in commerce.
The piece cites H Clay Evans as McKinley’s pension chief amid Democratic criticisms. It notes higher widows allowances under Evans versus his predecessor, plus expansionist policy talk in the Philippines and U S growth. Also mentions Indiana geology data and a New York mayoral loan case and Lydia Pinkham testimonials.
London dispatch reports General Roberts' engagement with General Botha ends as Botha retires eastward. No mention of prisoner captures or losses. The notable point is Natal forces are now in touch with Roberts' troops, indicating closer coordination.
A dispatch from Chung King says riots in Yun-Na-Fu damaged the China Inland Mission and demolished Roman Catholic and Bible Christian Mission structures. All missionaries are reported safe. In Manila, Capt Crame uncovers buried victims including Carpio de Lossantos and a Chinese man, with natives and 26 others buried alive by insurgents in Pandanacan.
Gov Mount denies the extradition requisition for ex Governor W S Taylor. He cites concern for fair trials amid Kentucky Goebel murder inquiries and condemns use of a $100,000 reward as a lure to perjury. He urges justice, moderation, and timely trials before any surrender.
Relief rolls surpass six million as annual weather prospects show slight improvement for a fair monsoon. In Mosite Alabama on June 14 Episcopal Bishop Richard Hooker Wilmore of the Diocese of Alabama died this morning at age 84.
A Kentucky lawyer recalls a deputy marshal chase and a fatal gunfight that left him plagued by insomnia and visions of the dying man. The tale suggests that taking a life bleeds into the soul, a burden sheriffs have long carried.
Across multiple cities on June 14, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Beaton, Philadelphia, St Louis, Pittsburgh and New York played steady games with notable home runs and pitching outings. Nichols, Pratt, Sudhoff and others pitched as offense fluctuated from early rallies to late surges. The column also promotes Caramel Cereal Coffee and Granola with health claims and political parade mention.
Market listings show staples including oats corn and rye per bushel or ton, timothy seed and clover seed, potatoes cabbage butter and various beans. Grocery items include bacon, dried fruits, syrup, coffee and roasted teas, with prices per unit and bulk measures noted.
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