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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1900

Page

2

Kruger greeted amid cheering crowds in Marseilles

November 25 report from Marseilles describes Paul Kruger former president of the South African republic entering a hotel to cheers. He defends his people, condemns British conduct as savage, and pledges to fight for freedom as crowds cheer Vive Kruger and his supporters amid a long reception with officials and hundreds present.

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Devastating Colorado Springs Windstorm Strikes City

Nov 23 Colorado Springs reports a severe windstorm causing extensive property damage across the city. Buildings such as the central bank, High School, Transfer company, and Mining Exchange suffered major losses while windows shattered and streets blocked. Casualty reports vary, with one prominent figure injured and life loss later feared. Denver notes rail lines affected for nearly 100 miles. trains delayed and cars damaged, wind carrying sand and gravel unlike prior storms.

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Storm toll and ruin sweep several counties

Reports from Memphis and Arkansas detail deaths, injuries, and extensive property damage from a Tuesday storm. Seven killed in Williamson County and 24 total in that region, with Nolensville and Walnut Lake losses. In Mississippi, Ellis family fatalities rise from the town of Tunica, and a missing man near Corinth. Eastern Arkansas counties report multiple fatalities, destroyed homes, and widespread destitution. Ada Ella Shirkes and nine students injured near Vader but expected to recover.

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Death of Sir Arthur Sullivan Laments Across England

Sir Arthur Sullivan, famed English composer of Gilbert and Sullivan operas, died of heart failure at his London home after a period of illness. He collapsed while laughing and talking, having recently recovered from a chill in Switzerland. His career includes Pinafore Pirates of Penzance Iolanthe and many oratorios cantatas and hymns.

Toulon Sir Arthur Sullivan Arthur Sullivan Switzerland Arthur Seymour Sullivan London England W. 8 Cilbert Brettist United States Wikado Alo Hth Sioux City Trev G. M. Tourteliot Presbyterian Church Thu Grove

War Tax Bill to be Presented to Full Committee

Washington officials report Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee will present the revenue reduction bill to the full committee on December 1 at ten o’clock. Commissioner Wilson testified on the effects of removing certain schedules and revenue impacts. A subcommittee may draft the final measure as progress continues. Democrats are not expected to oppose the proposal vocally, with Republicans anticipating smooth passage.

Washington Ways and Means Committee Ten O'Vlock Wilson Internal Revenue Bureau House Gage

Plans for ten paper plants in Atlanta region

The Journal reports approval for building ten paper factories to convert tanseed into paper across grades. Robert Thomas, a New York expert, says a corporation with $3,000,000 capital backs the project, with construction starting in about 30 days. Plants will be spread across the cotton belt from Texas to North Carolina.

Died at the Axe of 101 in Philadelphia

Aged widow Mrs. Tamas Flournoy, wife of Gen Flournoy a War of 1812 officer, dies Wednesday night in her home in Philadelphia. Her father Maj. Trading Upwell of Philadelphia, a Revolutionary War veteran, is noted. Swords once worn in Independence Hall are mentioned.

Philadelphia Tamas Flournoy Gen. Flournoy Wis Trading Upwell Phiadelphia Independence Hall Morsney

Rural Free Delivery Expansion Urged in Postal Report

The annual postal report argues for broad rural free delivery expansion funded by appropriations. It notes rapid growth in routes, current carrier pay, and the goal to extend service across well settled rural communities. It discusses Porto Rico and Hawaii costs, proposed 18 million dollar next-year postmaster pay, and growing money order volume with fee adjustments.

Washington Noy M W. SM Johnson Bererat Postal Administration Congress United States Postal Service Hays Star Mall Porta Rico Hawaii Porto Ric Allies Porto Rico Ily Revelptas

A Prosperous Year for American Shipping Report

Washington reports the Commissioner of Navigation notes 1900’s first half shows U S documented tonnage over 5,000,000 gross tons with 99,988 vessels at 3,104,889 gross tons. The year promises stronger totals and a prosperous outlook for American shipping.

Washington Commissioner of Navigation Chamberlain United States

Hawaiian race declines while part Hawaiians rise study says

Washington reports by ex-President Sanford H. Dole governor of Hawaii show a steady decrease in pure Hawaiians and a rise in part Hawaiians over decades. Censuses reveal discouraging survival rates and rising real estate ownership among pure Hawaiians, with calls for legal reforms and new commissions to improve education, fisheries, and municipal governance.

Washington Sanford H. Dole Haweii Vaual Hawaii Jawatian Islands

Cost Several Lives In Denver And Cincinnati Tragedies

Two fatal wrecks on the Denver & Ste Grande railway Tuesday morning left brakeman Charles Shaw dead and engineer Pat Ryan among the injured. Near Helden another derailment killed a tramp and injured Rod Weaver. a bank in Newport, Kentucky, faced a closure after budget irregularities and a missing bookkeeper noted as Frank M. Brown.

Denver Cal Denver & Ste Grande Railway Gray’s Charles Shaw Shert Braeswell Pat Ryan J. D. Dow Louis Helden Rod. Weaver Cincinnati United States Bank Tucker German National Bank Newport Frank M. Brown Onether Brown Brassen Bunk

GROWS MORE ACTIVE IN PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN

Mawila Nov 19 reports rising rebel and American activity across northern and southern Luzon after the rains end. Major engagement near Manila pits Gen Grant with Macabebe and American scouts against 200 insurgents, yielding heavy losses and destruction of stores. American casualties include one officer and one private wounded and a Macabebe killed.

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Major Midwestern mills shut down signaling layoffs

Hig Milly Shut Down Winona mills in Minnesota and Empire Lumber, Laird Norton Co, halt work for season at once closing Tuesday evening. Together these three Mississippi River mills, between Minneapolis and Dubuque, plow 7,000 workers into unemployment until operations resume likely in April.

Hig Milly Winona Minn Laird, Norton & Co Ini Empire Lumber Company Winona Lumber Company Mississippi River Minneapolis Dubuque

TRAIN HELD UP NEAR LITTLE ROCK BY MASKED ROBBERS

In November near Gifford Station forty miles south of Little Rock Arkansas a Western railroad coach was halted by masked robbers. They placed ties and a red light on the track and blew open the express car with dynamite injuring messenger L D Avery of St Louis. About $300 in the safe contents was taken with no passenger losses. The robbers fled after exhausting their dynamite.

Little Rock Ark Iran St. Lois, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Gifford Station Sind L. D. Avery St. Louis

Independents in Control in Hawaii and Nation

Election returns show Robert Wilcox elected delegate to Congress for the Fifty-seventh term with a clear majority. The independent native party gains full legislative control, holding majorities in both houses and on joint ballot over Democrats and Republicans.

Honolulu San Francisco Islands Robert Wilcox Independent Native Party

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