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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
2
An unsigned letter argues city papers pay little attention to locality and questions value of paid space. The writer compares readers seeking more local notices to a man buying oversized boots for same price and warns against letting outside pages crowd out home papers.
The piece argues advertising drives lasting business momentum by starting and guiding momentum with skill rather than sustaining it, emphasizing velocity and the turning of the wheels of commerce.
The Washington Post editorial contrasts the current U S Treasury surplus of nearly three hundred million with four years ago when wartime expenses and bond issues created a deficit. It notes this year’s surplus around sixty five million despite war costs and cites May customs revenue up about six and a half million versus May 1896.
The piece cites historical alcohol use with per capita figures for spirits and beer in the United States. It compares 1894 and earlier years under President Cleveland, noting 133 gallons per person for spirits in 1894, 1.10 to 1.15 gallons across 1893 and 1899, and beer at 15.18 gallons in 1894 versus 1496 gallons in a following year.
Rev. J. M. Demaree, Kentucky Democrat from Henry County, visits the city. He predicts Taylor’s election and says Republicans would win in November if not for the Goebel gang controlling the machine, estimating a 30,000 to 75,000 Republican majority challenge.
The Indiana Supreme Court will decide if a juror is entitled to two days pay for 24 hours of service day and night. The Circuit Court allowed the claim, the County Auditor refused to issue a warrant, and the case advanced to the state Supreme Court.
A historical note cites Indiana at 87 percent voter turnout in 1896 while South Carolina stood just above 58 percent. The piece frames Indiana as having the highest type of citizenship in the United States and South Carolina the lowest per cent voting.
On June 1 1896 per capita money in circulation stood at 26.71 dollars, up from 21.10 dollars on July 1 last year under the Democratic administration. The increase is 5.41 dollars per person, reflecting stronger monetary supply nationwide.
The piece contrasts Republican Attorney General efforts against trusts with New York City Democrats seeking to shield them. It notes ex Gov James A Campbell urging Democrats to drop 1896 issues and unite against urban machine influence, predicting the party will keep facing machine control.
The official Republican majority in Oregon shows 1810 for Supreme Judge and 38 for the judge position, with two Republican representatives to Congress totaling 11,761 votes. The figures reflect early returns and party lead in statewide race tallies.
Gen. Jax Wheeler finds it difficult to balance military service with maintaining his position in the Democratic party as political pressures rise.
A brief note reports that Harvey has used favorable times to acquire a farm, with references to rising platform support for business growth and regional economic signals.
Salt Lake City June 22 Ex Congressmen B H Roberts found guilty by a jury of unlawful cohabitation with two of his three wives. Roberts admitted the charges in his statement to the jury and expects the Supreme Court to reverse the verdict on technical grounds.
The War Department reports Capt. O. P. Lee of Indiana has been recovered. He died by accidental drowning while on duty in the Philippines. The notice notes the broader context of national export dependence and risks from relying on foreign shipping for 90 percent of foreign trade.
The text advertises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for feminist organ disorders and claims wide relief and fame. It notes Mrs Pinkham offers free counsel with an address in Lynn Massachusetts and invites women to write freely seeking practical honest advice.
Theodore Roosevelt, in Philadelphia, declines the vice presidential nomination, calling it an honor he did not seek and reaffirming his plan to remain Governor of New York. He signals uncertainty about future campaigns, notes a trip to Oklahoma City for a Rough Riders reunion, and mentions duties in Albany.
An ad claims Hood’s Sarsaparula cures bad blood including scrofula rheumatism and fatigue. Hood’s Pills are advertised to relieve sick headaches. Price listed as 25e.
Rear Admiral Schley, denying any bid for the Democratic Vice Presidency, writes to W A Croffut that he is an old sailor content to avoid political ventures. He says he has no ambitions or fitness for a new field and prefers not to embark on uncharted waters.
At Whakarewarewa New Zealand visitors find geysers hot springs boiling pools mud volcanoes and hot waterfalls offering a geothermal landscape with multiple natural features in a compact area.
Philadelphia forfeited the game in the eleventh inning while Brooklyn Rangers win 7 to 0. Kitson struggled as Philadelphia pressed for darkness. Other scores show Chicago beat Cincinnati 7 to 4, and Boston defeated New York 6 to 2 in separate games.
Mrs Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska credits Pe runa with curing long standing catarrh and restoring strength. Mrs Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio also recommends Peruna for women. Free health book by Dr Hartman offered.
American League results show Cleveland defeating Buffalo 10 to 9, Milwaukee beating Minneapolis 5 to 3, Detroit scoring six to beat Indianapolis 5 to 6, and Chicago edging Kansas City 3 to 0 with a Milwaukee win.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati river gauges show levels falling with warm news of boat departures and arrivals. Vessels like the Hattie Brown and Honanzi set sail for Cincinnati, Louisville, and Warsaw with coal shipments and canal rises affecting smaller crafts.
The ancient Boston elm on the common toppled in a severe gale last night. Police secured the site to deter looting as crowds gathered around the ruin. The elm, dating to colonial times, had long been a symbol of Boston and New England.
A June 22 meeting of revolutionary leaders including Senor Paterno Senor Buencamino Senor Fiores Gen Pio del Pilar Gen Garcia and Gen Macabulos prepared an amnesty plan and terms for peace with the Americans. Proposals cover property restitution civil government expulsion of friars and employment for generals in future navy and militia. Aguinaldo seen likely to accept.
War Department notes the government spent over 15 million dollars to transport men animals and supplies by sea to the Philippine Islands. It reports savings of more than 9 million dollars by owning its own transport ships.
Spencer County council approved an $800 appropriation to buy 16 acres around Nancy Hanks Lincoln's gravesite in Lincoln City. The park, heavily wooded and topped by a granite stone, will be managed by the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial association which plans a monument and fences to attract visitors.
Full pound packages of Caramel Cereal, the original and only genuine Battle Creek Sanitarium beverage, offered by C. T. Branham, Grocer. dlues-thur-sat.
The Raddatz submarine boat, built by an Oshkosh man, underwent a successful trial in Milwaukee Bay. Now battery powered, it withstood rough lake conditions as Clarence J. Allen and Mr. Raddatz joined Benjamin T. Leutarder and guests on a surface boat watching the sub. A several mile voyage from the Yacht Club house achieved about four miles per hour.
Arthur Sewall, Democratic vice presidential candidate four years ago, appeals for passage of the Ship Subsidy bill. He says America must restore its maritime power to the pre Civil War standing it never recovered from the setback.
The British dispatch reports about four thousand allied troops in sharp defensive fighting at Tien Tsin Tuesday and Wednesday with a possible Thursday reinforcement. Shanghai correspondent says eight hundred Americans participate, forming a supplementary force with Germans and British after the conflict began.
Steps have been taken for prompt removal of Neely the alleged embezzler of Cuban postal funds to Havana for trial within a day or two. He faces two indictments one for violation of Article 401 of the Spanish-Cubans laws and another under the Cuban Postal Code. Neely's lawyer will take the case to the Supreme.
The statement criticizes the Democratic party for lacking sympathy toward brown men in the South, implying a callous or hostile stance. It reflects contemporary racial politics and party alignment debates without detailing events or figures.
Rienmann Kentucky June 23 B H Sale a prominent Irvine Estell County resident fell from a third story Hotel Central window and was killed instantly. The cause of the accident is unknown.
Paderewski earned more for one Chicago concert than at any other venue, a figure praised by the Chicago Times-Herald. The paper notes the anti noise crusade's vigor may prevent similar sums in the future.
A St. Louis man killed himself over unpaid money and the Chicago Times Herald says the act shows this practice should not become common here. The paper argues the sultan should understand such fatal consequences are not acceptable.
The German art journal Kunet werk campaigns to repaint urban houses in the bright colors seen in old villages. It argues that vivid exteriors would revive city life and reflect regional heritage.
The year’s salmon catch in Canadian waters was valued at 3 159 308 dollars, down 2 520 863 dollars from the previous year’s returns.
A Battle Creek Sanitarium Health Food Co. advertises Granola as the purest health food and a builder of strength. Packets of 19 Granola sold for 12 cents a pound, distributed by O. T. Branham, a local grocer, with a brief promotional note attributing the claim to Solomon.
A string of absurd requests reach the U S Treasury from across the country as citizens claim mutilated, burned, or hid currency should be reimbursed. Incidents include a Indianapolis woman converting ten dollars to an unrecognizable mass, and a Wisconsin woman sending tinder said to be ninety dollars in greenbacks.
Notes on Charles P. Haughian founder of the chrome steel industry in the United States and on Senator Hoar who amuses himself with piano playing. Swiss minister J B Pioda gave a democracy lesson in Washington. Gibraltar postal head Miss Cresswell earns 2710 dollars or more yearly and Miss Edith Shore is medical officer. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman makes and gifts watches with erratic timing. Lord Salisbury jokes about London time versus Bannerman time.
Smithsonian to hold Mugheir Ur ruins deposits while Rep Shafroth pursues preservation of monuments in Utah Colorado Arizona and New Mexico. A M Stein of Punjab University secures permissions from India and China to explore Kho tan in Chinese Turkestan for scientific study. Palestine exploration fund notes life of Palestinian women linking ancient Canaanites to modern Fellah.
The data lists multiple presidential candidates from 1872 to 1896 with party affiliations and vote counts, showing Republican wins in 1872 1880 1888 and 1896 and Democratic wins in 1876 1884 1892. The note ends with a debt payment reminder.
The Century praises Nikola Tesla for a landmark article titled The Problem of Increasing Human Energy with Special Reference to Harnessing the Sun's Energy. It notes Tesla will present in photographic illustration his telautograph apparatus and views of high voltage, high frequency experiments for the June issue.
C R Pope heads a Texas watermelon outfit predicting at least 200 cars of melons from the southern state. Shipments will reach Deadwood South Dakota Cheyenne Wyoming and many Midwest cities. He expects demand to exceed supply and acreage to rise next year. Tomatoes onions and canteloupes have already shipped from South Texas and cabbage shipments exceed 63000 dollars.
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