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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
2
A brief admonition urges readers to prefer local papers for city notices about schools lodges and local matters. It warns against letting distant city papers crowd out the home paper and argues for balanced reading to support local enterprise.
Fragmented, inspirational note on advertising as a key driver of progress. Advocates proactive strategy and skilled execution to transform ideas into momentum and results.
I N Pena of Selieville, a Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, opposed anti expansion planks and urged backing the Cuban war and Philippine soldiers. Elections are set for August and September in several states, with Roosevelt to campaign in Indiana. Since 1896 Democrats lost Kansas, Washington, South Dakota, Wyoming but gained Maryland. Wheat prices may influence Bryan this fall.
Judge W H Martin sustains the township reform law in the Pro f Driscoll vs Bean Blossom advisory board case. The decision upholds that trustees may contract for teachers and set salaries within lawful appropriations, rejecting any claim the reform statute nullifies township contracting. The ruling may be appealed to a higher court for determination.
New York June 28 Professor Edward Attinson of Boston declares earth most needs potash to restore soil nitrogen or life on the planet faces extinction. He speaks at the American Association for the Advancement of Science gathering warning of a barren soil future.
The Bessemer Steel Ship Company refuses ore carriage below $1.25 per ton and has placed forty-five large steamships on Commission. Vessel owners back Rockefeller and plan to push him for Lake Carriers' Association president. Next Wednesday the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City will ratify Bryan as the nominee.
Senator George Hoar backs President McKinley and the Republican party, defending the Philippine policy and attacking Bryan. He argues for liberty and prosperity under the Republican platform, cites Cuba and Massachusetts pledges, and warns against Bryan and Tammany Hall. The piece ends with a merchant ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
June dispatches report a large international force moving toward Pekin with Taku and Tien Tain commanders seeking relief. Viceroy reports peace terms for ministers. Chinese government may deny rebellion links. Japanese Cabinet debates whether to press suppression of rebels or protect foreigners.
Rivers across several states show varying levels with rising and falling trends. Notices list gauges in Pirresvac Cincinnati Carismasona Kierra Sue Wheeling Louisville and others with foot and depth readings. Steamers Hattie Brown Eva Alma Big Kanawha and Cincinnati routes are scheduled with departures and times for Louisville Cincinnati and Kentucky River likely impacting trade.
The Navy Department reports from Pekin on June 29 that the relief expedition has departed with 200 sick and wounded. Ministers and Lekin party are not aboard, and no others are aboard. Admiral Remry has arrived at Hong Kong en route to Taku.
United States Ambassador Choate praised American engineering prowess at the Mechanical Engineers banquet in London. He noted that orders from the White House and Foreign Office could deploy cruisers to Manila or India within a day to counter medieval barbarism. Rear Admiral Wilson affirmed the U S Navy’s standing in Chinese waters and anticipated cooperation from British sailors.
Dis satisfaction voiced by Ohio county farmers over the slow progress of the new county turnpike in Cass and Randolph townships. Workers demand higher wages and refuse to return until their pay demands are met.
A major fire at the East Manufacturing Company in Prittapone at about six this morning killed one man and injured eleven. Victims crushed or buried by falling walls include David Williams of Engine Company 14. Injured are Captain Robert Edwards Peter Tantlinger George Slager Timothy Murphy William Zipe Fireman Cavanaugh Fireman Ziegle r Captain McGuire Harry Hart George Prenton Hert Lenox.
Wallin held the Reds to four hits as the Bean-Eaters beat Cincinnati 7 to 2. Corcoran hit three of Cincinnati’s four bites. Phillips pitched well after one bad inning in Boston’s 7 to 2 win over Cincinnati. Leever allowed two hits as Philadelphia shut out Pittsburgh 3 to 0 with Fraser backstopping the win.
San Francisco June 29 The Transport Grant will carry 800 men of the Sixth Cavalry plus hospital corps 300 recruits and 200 marines to join General Chafee's forces in China. The Ninth Infantry and signal corps from Manila and marines in China will complete the six to eight thousand strong army.
A furor of curious notes on animals from the Soudan horses shod with camel skin to sharks entering the Mediterranean via the Suez canal. Zoologists compare lion and tiger limb strength. bats navigate without sight. ostriches shipped with stockings fed like lambs. and M Bateili reports heart resuscitation after a quarter hour.
A collage of light line quips from Chicago Daily News Rural Life Detroit Journal Atchison Globe Buffalo Express Somerville Journal. The jokes touch on neighbors wives barber sleep breakfast and public sympathy. The collection showcases humor traditions across papers and cities.
Practical tips on salad making. Savory potato salad from warm dressing. Salting a hot egg speeds foaming. Proposes white grapes asparagus tips and English walnuts with whipped cream dressing as a novel salad. Stresses nourishment for mental strength.
A fire destroyed Hess Brothers and Puddy Brothers slaughter houses in Chicago early today, causing about 70000 dollars in total losses. No injuries are reported. Fire crews battled the blaze through the morning as investigators began work at the scene.
Brooklyn to sail tomorrow for Ta ku via Nagasaki, with departure from Wasumaron on June 29. The voyage sets course toward China as part of its scheduled movement.
Margaret Bentley hears a doctor tell her she has consumption and will die by September. She keeps the secret from Tom while grappling with loneliness, then reveals the truth after he returns. A revelation follows about another patient Julia Larsen who died a week before. The couple faces an uncertain future and finds solace in love.
William J. Bryan aided in cutting wheat on his farm near Lixcouy Nebraska estimating about thirty bushels per acre. The work ended as a thunderstorm rolled in and he later attended a neighbor’s funeral. That night he was initiated into the Royal Arcanum. Bully Gee a Chinaman of Elkhart has received a bomb from the Boxers and plans to fire it on July 4.
The Falkland Islands town of Stanley runs a rare government supported school service with two traveling schoolmasters visiting families to teach children. The length of each visit varies with the children’s acuity, sometimes spanning days or weeks at one home.
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