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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
5
The column bundles domestic and foreign items from a week, noting Senate debates on Yuan rights and Quay, appointments and appropriations in both houses, and various incidents. It cites Vice President McKinley’s Washington visit, grain stocks, strikes, drownings, railroad contracts, and weather forecasts, with multiple named people and places.
A volatile roundup reports labor riots in Chicago leaving casualties, a New York tenement fire killing three and injuring others, and a Chicago church destroyed by an incendiary fire. It notes strikes idling 150,000 workers, a large theater auction in New York, and various national incidents from coast to coast. Lorin F. Wolcott turns 100 in Sparta, and transport units return from Manila with troops.
The report notes Gen Joseph Wheeler resigning from Congress. It cites Texas prohibitionists hosting a Dallas convention. It lists Republican and Democrat nominations in Wisconsin Indiana Nebraska Michigan and Alabama. It also mentions Cuban and Chinese events, Boer War developments, and a powder magazine explosion at Kam Shaw with casualties.
Reports from London indicate most of Lord Roberts' army is on the move except one division and a brigade, while Mafeking endures bombardment and famine threats. In the Philippines a clash at Nueva Carceras leaves eight Filipinos dead. Bell proclaims burning towns harboring guerillas. Hull witnesses a fire crossing the river to Ottawa, causing extensive damage and 16,400 homeless, $20.9 million losses. Heat triggers yellow fever in Vera Cruz. The Boer forces press toward the Transvaal as Johannesburg arsenal explosion kills 23 and injures 200.
The Senate ratified a six month extension for Philippines residents to become citizens, while the House passed 91 private pension bills including $60 monthly to the widow of Gol Stotsenberg. Other items mention fires near Ottawa, Laurel Forge, and Coloma. deaths and trials in several states. McKinley and Roosevelt visits and the 78th birthday of Gen. Ulysses Grant marked nationwide.
A compilation of brief items notes Greece banning antiquities export, Louisville to host a large Mormon temple, nine thousand payroll officials in New York, census workers starting, Alaska gold output exceeding twenty million dollars, a railroad project costing nine million, US copper output leading the world, Major Armes sending thousands to South Africa, a map gift to President Loubet, a Nashville university bequest valued at a quarter million, Concord celebrating revolution anniversary, Alaska winter record cold, revision of Westminster confession discussed, western railroads eyeing vacant land for timekeeping measures, and a New York bankruptcy case amid broader government observations along with social notes including Mrs. Newey Washington’s 100th birthday plight.
London reports confirm relief of Col. Dalgety at Wepener. British forces under Gen Brabant routed Boer defenders, with 4,000 to 5,000 Boers retreating northeast along the Ladybrand road. Casualties for Col. Palgety’s force include 33 killed and 132 wounded as the siege ends and relief margins widen.
Connellsville Pa April 24 A man died by his own action at Frick Coke Company works diving into a coke oven. Onlookers saw him pause near the ovens before leaping into the white hot heat, leaving a charred mass as oven drawers rushed to the scene.
London April 27 reports a running clash as Boer forces retreat from the Orange Free State while Gen French and allied troops press. Crippled by shelling and rear-guard fighting, the Boers slip toward ridges, with scattered casualties. Commands under Cronje reported killed. French moves toward Thaba N’Chu as Rundle pursues.
A Rochester mother describes her three month old son suffering from boils and skin infection. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with a dramatic recovery, aided by Hood's Medicated Soap and Olive Ointment, noting improved skin and reduced discharge. She urges readers to request the full letter.
Advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces building up the system and offers 100 dollars for a guaranteed cure. Contains testimonials and endorsement by I J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by Drapers.
An illustrated dialogue hints at romance while promoting Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink. It claims to replace coffee with a healthful, non stimulant beverage that aids digestion and nerves, suitable for children and adults, sold by grocers with pricing noted.
An Atchison Globe item promotes Allen's Foot-Rase powder for feet with testimonials and mock dialogue. The ad pledges relief for corns bunions and swelling and notes availability from druggists and shoe stores. The clashing snippets include quips and a Philadelphia reference.
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