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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
Special correspondence rails at heavy federal spending and lax oversight amid a pending presidential election. It accuses Republicans of dodging trust accountability, highlights Ship Cuban defalcations and post office malfeasance, and cites grand Treasury bookkeeping as evidence of systemic graft and waste.
A Philadelphia Ledger analysis warns of a volatile midterm for Congress with Republicans ahead but facing uprisings among sound money Democrats and strong trust opposition. It notes regional shifts, potential fights over the trust plank, and fears of a colorless platform at Columbus.
A Detroit Free Press editorial echoes a critique of governance by offering bread and roads, asking what more people should demand when rulers feed them and supply schools and security. It recalls a warning once voiced to American forefathers about liberty and self-government.
In Columbus on June 16 two electric cars returning from Minerva park crashed in a rear-end collision at midnight injuring four people. Injured were William H. Devere with a dislocated hip, B. E. Morris with a badly torn hand, W. Powell with leg injuries, and John Herr with bruises and leg injuries. Crowbars were used to pry apart the vehicles to free Devere.
In New York on June 16 the United States circuit court jurors awarded Mrs Phyllis E Dodge the claim for 64000 dollars worth of jewels seized a year earlier on a charge of in vert to avoid duties The jury returned the verdict after about thirty minutes of deliberation Judge Brown instructed that if the jewels were shown as personal possessions in good faith they should be returned and if no intent to defraud existed Mrs Dodge should prevail
In Jefferson City on June 15 the Missouri Democratic State Convention elected 34 delegates to the national convention and instructed them to support William J. Bryan for president. The body endorsed the St. Louis World’s Fair platform, condemned trusts, and pledged to oppose corporate influence in politics, while electing delegates-at-large including ex-Gov. Stone and W. H. Phelps amid a four hour debate.
Washington June 15 The board of visitors at West Point unanimously recommends raising entrance standards to align with the year’s work. Rep Slaydon of Texas notes current exams are outdated and overly easy, causing a 33 percent drop out in year one and unfairly burdens cadets and the academy.
The Roderick Chu cleared from San Francisco for Hilo yesterday under the American flag becoming the first vessel to change its flag since Hawaii’s annexation. Owned by William Matsen, she has served on the Spreckles line for three years, carrying general merchandise to the islands and returning with sugar.
Washington reports the secretary of war will allow wives of regular officers and volunteer staff officers in the Philippines to travel on government transports if space permits, with permission from the quartermaster general. Wives of volunteers will not be allowed as their officers are soon due home at term end.
Westchester township June 15 John G Taylor spends 106000 in monuments to secure his will by memorials at Lafayette cemetery Brandywine battlefield site near where Gen Lafayette fell He unveils his fourth monument a white enameled brick shaft with a marble Christ statue carved in Carrara Italy The graves of his father mother sister wife and child rest there.
Washington reports indicate a probable call for U S troops in the Philippines to join a China relief effort for foreign missionaries. Cabinet shifts from limited marines to a larger contingent, with Gen MacArthur consulted for numbers and transport possible to Tien Tsin within a week if ordered. Local garrisons and outlying posts hold 57,000 troops, but Manila area has under 3,000 available for immediate deployment.
London reports from Shanghais Daily Express correspondent describe Pekin factions locking in as foreign legations become virtual prisoners. Imperial troops, 100000 strong, guard the walls while Tung defies requests to open gates. Ministers report no contact with relief column.
News from New Orleans reports President Iglesias sent a decree legalizing circulation of United States money and foreign gold coins in Costa Rica. The move boosted Costa Rican money by 110 points from 330 to 220 discount as Congress works on a national banking law aligned with the gold basis system.
Minneapolis report notes twenty additional congregations were admitted to membership in the general conference of the United Norwegian Church yesterday.
Maurice Tiehm of Hamilton born 1860s in this report, a naturalized citizen since 1892, has asked Secretary Hay to press Germany for the release of his son Albert from Dammuskirsch Alsace where he faces possible conscription. Albert, an American citizen, was visiting his birthplace when arrested.
Manila June 16 Maj Wheeler reports Gen Lacuna planned to attack Papaya in Neuvaceija province. Funston with staff Capt Koehler and Troop G Fourth Cavalry and part of Thirty-fourth Inf moved to Papaya found Lacuna's forces on a ridge two miles south. Americans charged under heavy fire, insurgents scattered, pursuit continued until dark. Twenty two insurgents killed. one American dead and one wounded.
Cable from Gen MacArthur reports Manila dispatch that Macabulos with eight officers and 124 enlisted men surrendered to Col E W Liscum at Parlac. It marks the final insurgent leadership in Tarlac and Pangasinan, with 124 rifles taken.
Washington June 16 Admiral Dewey, back from a western trip, was pressed by a press representative about a possible vice presidential nomination. He said he had not been offered the nomination and it would be presumptuous to say whether he would accept. He stated he has never contemplated being a candidate and would not accept the nomination. his position remains unchanged from three months ago.
The marriage of Themar Thurston Geer governor of Oregon and Miss Isabell Trullinger of Astoria occurred at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Henry Marcotte officiating. Relatives and officials attended. after the ceremony they departed by special car for Puget Sound and British Columbia for a week’s trip.
Frankfort Kentucky state offices formally turned over to Democratic officers on Thursday. Records moved from the Capitol hotel to the statehouse, marking the end of the dual government in Kentucky.
Memphis rainfall totals topped five inches within six hours ending at noon Thursday, marking the greatest rain event on record. The downpour drenched the entire region of west Tennessee and Mississippi, disrupting travel and flooding low-lying areas.
Lord Roberts dispatch reports Klerksdorp surrendered on June 9 to a Hammer expedition. Kitchener states Boers attacked a reconstruction train near Athenoster river, mounted Troops drove them off. One killed, 11 wounded including two officers. Cronje reportedly ready to surrender as Pretoria falls. Courthouse said to be full of arms.
Reports from London detail strategic gains for British forces at Klerksdorp, with its railway ties to Johannesburg and proximity to the Kroonstad Vierfontein line. Dispatches note Gen Cronje’s son surrender and capture of Mim Holloway, a former Boer adjutant who blew up a bridge. Contemporaneous notes discuss De Wet and Steyn as peace blockers, Baden-Powell’s promotion, and burgher reintegration figures.
The executive committee of the Bureau of American Republics decided that the second international congress of American republics will assemble in Mexico City next year between April and July. The Mexican government will be asked to fix the exact date and invite other republics to participate. Indications are no objections from nations are expected.
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