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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
2
Public notice shows ad rates for Lexington Virginia listings. EGAL ADVERTISEMENTS cost 100 dollars per title for insertion and 50 cents for each additional line thereafter.
In an interview published in the Milwaukee Daily News, William Jennings Bryan condemns the Republican platform as a deliberate fraud. He cites broken promises on international bimetallism, insincerity on the trust issue, and failure to state a Philippine policy. He notes the convention showed a strong military spirit yet avoided endorsing a 100,000 man standing army.
Foreign fleets attack Chinese forts at Taku signaling the dynastic collapse as the Boxers provoke a decisive intervention. Powers face a choice between quiet demands and decisive action after attacks on missionaries and property, risking intensified foreign involvement in China.
The piece notes tension at the Philadelphia convention with Roosevelt clashes and rough riding, Hanna and Platt's spats, and hints at McKinley politics while commenting on census work and imperial China policy amid a charged political atmosphere.
Ex senator Clark allies won nineteen counties while plan to direct Montana delegation to Kansas City faces party lines. Morgan lauds a path shaped by Jefferson and Jackson as McKinley uses cabinet help in Philadelphia. Reports contrast war claims in the Philippines and German editorials on McKinley’s administration.
In the July McClure's a sketch of Bryan by Kansas journalist William Allen White presents the first in a series of pen portraits of political celebrities. The piece provides a keen judgment of Bryan's political career and insight into the sources of his popular appeal.
Roanoke dispatch reports Mass Nellie Keister, a victim in the Cloverdale Botetourt county assault or accident mystery, has regained consciousness enough to speak and be moved to Blacksburg. Like companion Miss Tankenhaker, she recalls nothing of the events leading to her unconsciousness.
Professor M. Huglett, who vanished from Bedford City about two years ago while manager of Randolph-Mascon Academy, appears returning from San Francisco with a ten thousand dollar shortage covered by his father-in-law. The family says he has earned enough in the Golden Gate city to settle the debt.
The Philadelphia gathering saw Sen. Wolcott as temporary chair and Sen. Lodge as permanent chair. A contested Virginia seat favored Wise. a clash over the vice presidential nominee involved Hanna and Platt. McKinley’s ticket was named by Foraker with Roosevelt and Thurston seconding. Roosevelt won nearly all votes for VP. other platforms favored tariff reform, a canal, pensions, and anti monopolies while Cuba and the Philippines governance were discussed. An Associated Press report quotes Wise decrying Virginia GOP disarray and Hanna’s meddling amid calls for reform.
American relief efforts advance toward Pekin with General Chaffee to command Sixth Cavalry in China. Li Hung Chang directs a careful exit strategy as Russians and Anglo-Americans clash and Remey sails from Manila toward Toko.
A remedy for nasal catarrh should cleanse soothe protect and heal. Ely's Cream Balm is offered at 50 cents by druggists or mailed from Ely Brothers 56 Warren Street New York. The balm when placed in the nostrils covers the mucous membrane and quickly relieves.
William E. Sandidge is named to succeed his late father as clerk of the Amherst County Court, a hereditary appointment, following the death of his father.
Case testimonials claim Peruna and Manalin reversed Bright's Disease and kidney catarrh. Patients from Ontario Arkansas and Louisiana report rapid recovery, swelling relief, restored appetite, and long term health. The ad urges early Peruna use and warns against substitutes, offering a free catarrh book from The Peruna Drug Mfg Co in Columbus Ohio.
William Sandidge, clerke of Amherst County Court, died suddenly Saturday. Four American marines were killed and seven wounded near Tientsin, China. Wheat rose five cents in Baltimore, up to 89 cents a bushel. General MacArthur says Filipinos negotiating peace cannot have trial by jury or right to bear arms. Giligan's murder trial at Tale of Wight Courthouse ended with an 18 year sentence. Crop expert Scow reports Dakota and Minnesota wheat prospects at 76 million bushels, far below last year. Thirty five died in a Southern Railway wreck near McDonough Georgia when a passenger train hit a washout. no crew survived except perhaps some in the Pullman.
Advertising is essential for both small stores and large merchants as it boosts business and prestige. The message argues that business always favors advertisers over non advertisers, making advertising the key for all merchants.
Sir Charles Warren reports from Pretoria that the Cape Colony rebellion north of the Grange River is over. General Baden-Powell says pacification proceeds satisfactorily in Rustenberg. Transvaal officers at Machadorp vow to hold out. President Kruger may retire to Watervalander or Nelspruit.
Marquette on Lake Superior offers healthful location scenic allure and hay fever immunity with good hotels for summer outings via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. For a copy of The Lake Superior Country send 4 cents in stamps to Geo H Heatford General Passenger Agent Chicago Ill.
A wealthy donor, cured of hearing troubles by Dr Nicho son’s devices, gave 100000 dollars to The Nicholson Institute. The gift funds free access to the Far Drums for deaf people unable to pay. Correspondence addressed to 1241 Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue, New York.
A broad sale lists Oxford ties from J. R. Richardson Co and Pennent Stribling Shoe Co at 95 cents a pair, with factory costs cited. Also featured are No 2 to No 4 shoes, 3 and 4 dollar options, sample pairs on display, plus steep deals on Calf skin shoes. White goods including lawn, muslin, dimity, and lawn fabrics priced by yard, with Persian lawns and organdies highlighted. Local brands like Duttenhoffer Magruder Heywood Walker Crawford appear as preferred lines.
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