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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
3
A sprawling digest covers diverse items from the past week. War and politics mix with fires, murders, and accidents across multiple states and foreign locales. Notable mentions include diplomatic exchanges, naval pay figures, weather calamities, and local incidents drawing national attention.
A chaotic late 19th century wire describes a string of violent and tragic events including a murder and infant deaths amid a rash of fires. Other notes cover political shifts in Detroit street railways, a Cuban conflict reference, weather disasters, and a wave of notable deaths and appointments across the United States. The report also notes a national explosion and a severed earthquake tremor affecting California and Wisconsin areas.
A collage of brief items mentions Admiral Dewey’s cabin saved by admirers, two Wilhite sisters forming a Grant City law firm, M Waldeck-Rousseau named premier of Vrance, and Daniel Faiveett Tiemann aged 85 dying in New York. Also notes Senator West as sole Confederate Senate survivor, Congress Ketcham’s long service with no speeches, and Mrs Celestina Nigra’s 100th birthday dance. Descriptions of inventions, explorers, and academic orders fill the remainder, with scattered names and places.
The 18th International convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor opened in Detroit with 14,000 attendees. Rev Francis E Clark, president, sent a telegram of wishes. leaders outlined finances and the publishing department's work. Mayberry and local committee members welcomed guests as crowds gathered at the large tent.
Detroit July 7 delegates estimate 20 000 attending dawn sessions with 2000 courtest delegates. Secretary Willis Bace notes growth with 9 70 intermediate and 8 300 000 total members. Bishop Maude and others lead devotion as Francis Ek Clark delivers address urging young men to pledge money for evangelism and mission work.
A chaotic fragment from Chicago reports the murder of a first wife and a man named George Sutterhiny linked to the case. Details are garbled with references to Hoek yids and Velen wl Miehwel Rotlinger, and a Detroit sportsman quote appears amid unclear dialogue and scattered names.
Mr Gobbleby argues that civility yields benefits beyond dollars and cents. He notes that polite conduct can bring pleasure to others and personal satisfaction, making civility a worthwhile investment with expected returns in happiness and social goodwill.
A jumble of quips and comic snippets features a Wise Hen who laments not being appreciated for laying eggs. A wise rooster advises announcing achievements to gain influence, while surrounding jokes touch on publicity, lotteries, and ubiquitous misprints. The passage includes assorted ad lines and satirical blasts from various papers.
A testimonial letter describes long illness from female complaints, doctors' failure, and steadfast relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer, Mrs Dremainy L. G., reports improved health, renewed strength, and stronger bowels following the remedy.
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