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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
Two pointed reports from Washington warn of growing discontent over McKinley’s Philippines policy and a troubled economy. Volunteers resigning amid war weariness, plant shutdowns spreading through iron and steel, and a looming Democratic victory in November are highlighted with calls for urgent reform and caution to GOP strategists.
Adolph Patterson argues labor suffers under McKinley era prosperity and trusts. He contends strikes, boycotts, and labor unrest stem from vast stock-based capital, not money, urging return of money-creation powers to the people and destruction of related financial aggressors.
A quirky note recounts Col J W Gates of American Steel and Wire misplacing a $1,000,000 deposit after leaving Wall Street, with ironic commentary on daily bread and the dangers of small neglects for newcomers at the expense of others.
The Cincinnati Enquirer critiques party managers and trust magnates predicting public acceptance of President McKinley. It notes concerns about headquarters in Canton and delegations, comparing McKinley’s 1896 bid to his 1900 campaign and arguing he now faces an embarrassing record to defend.
The piece argues the coming campaign will be aggressive from the Democratic side, framed around money, trusts, and imperialism. It criticizes Republican conventions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Indiana for endorsing McKinley and imperialist policy, while highlighting Bryan as the Democratic leader stressing the money issue. It discusses banking power, the currency question, and the public’s awareness of controlling money versus benefiting the people.
A critical editorial argues against desecration of the U S flag and mocks advocates as a society calling itself the American Bug Association. It notes repeated abuses abroad and questions constitutional reach while urging reverence for the flag and critique of McKinley era actions.
The Indiana Republican state convention avoids the Porto Rico issue and debates trust policy and imperialism. It condemns silver crime and criticizes Democrats as mere bystanders while considering constitutional amendments and bills against monopolies. The sincerity test remains whether they repeal duties on monopoly articles.
Early this week the political discourse crystallizes around weakening the jaide shoots of notional issues and reducing them to universal concerns. Republicans at state conventions push money trusts and imperialism as core themes while praising McKinley era policies. Democrats see these as campaign material that may backfire as key states tilt toward the Democrats. Predictions vary about Kentucky and other states, with indicators suggesting Democratic gains in Connecticut, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and more, while Republican footing weakens.
Opinions from various papers on McKinley’s path to the secretary of state and the administration’s push beyond the constitution toward treasury power. Critics warn of imperialism and trusts shaping policy as the 1900 campaign nears, while others discuss tariffs, ship subsidies, and party finance.
The article urges proper preparation of wool to maximize price, noting dirt tags and burrs cause discounts. It provides a folding and tying method, stresses avoiding over-compression, and argues good care could keep more wool for state growers. It cites data from 1898, about 704,020 sheep and 4,928,140 pounds of wool, with discounts totaling $10,772.56.
A compact cut from 1910s papers cites quips about manners and generosity. The Philadelphia Record jokes a mill can sharpen manners with a few, while the Chicago Daily News quips a half dollar today may earn a dollar tomorrow. The Chicago Democrat notes a French law on feeding infants under one year, framing a time capsule of social norms.
Ellis Touetion in Marinette county near Crivitz was sold by Zeck to the Polska industrial company. The 10 000 acre tract will be colonized by a Polish cooperative from Milwaukee Chicago and the oil country with houses saw mills and a general store included. Estimated price well over 160000. Oshkosh sash and blind plants will stay open this summer despite earlier threats. conditions remain unsettled but plants largely continue operations with varying volumes of business.
Captain Frank L French of Sparta Wisconsin and company J1 Thirty fourth infantry now in the Philippines has been promoted to major for gallant and meritorious service since landing in Tozon He was a Wisconsin national guard member for years and was the first Wisconsin man to qualify as a sharpshooter under army regulations.
Fires sweep the forest south of Frien ship, burning for miles and reaching within half a mile of the village. The blaze extends twenty miles in length, five to six miles wide, destroying pine and hardwood timber and causing thousands of dollars in losses to landowners.
Inspectors F J Cardey and Philip Stock of Milwaukee health department report a sausage factory in Miwagon where old and decrepit horses are killed and processed into sausage meat. The case will be referred to the state food and dairy commission for action.
The weekly crop report from Wisconsin notes warm dry conditions favoring farm work with seeding largely complete and early sown grain germinating well. Winter wheat and clover are being plowed while winter rye and pastures show rapid growth and favorable prospects. Chief Clerk G E Morley instructs fire wardens to exercise care to prevent forest fires and to request assistance from seven boards if needed. Miss Myra Griffith, a Milwaukee cloak model, fainted on Grand Avenue and was pulled off rails by an unknown man. her veil was torn by the wheel flange.
News notes multiple deaths and fires across Wisconsin towns. William Stone of Merivill died in Luton, and a Greenleaf timber yard fire caused $5 000 in damage with no insurance. A Green Day fire ruined timber and shingles, estimated at $22 000. Arthur Coelzer, 20, hanged himself amid home tensions near Portsmouth. Veronica Glysex died while attempting to light a bonfire in Manitowoc. Mrs Mason burned in a wood-fire near Sparta. A Junction hotel safe theft led to a tramp’s capture by Mrs Hathorn. Palmyra’s James Mun, once judge for a pea jug insurance company, noted for long service. Kintball Brothers store in Mingesville was burgled, safe opened but money secured. Frank Ostrander, Northwestern National Bank president, died at West Superior at age 83. Rural free delivery expanding from Cumberland to serve 685 families and 800 others. Dr John B Vivian, Civil War surgeon, died suddenly in Mineral Point at age 76.
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