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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
1
The 2d statement of the condition lists a cash balance of 296,622,227 and reserve of 232,772,786. The monthly report dated February 1 shows debt after cash in treasury at 1,118,886,059, down 6,750,168 for the month. The mint reports February production totals: gold 13,401, silver 1,940,000, minor coins.
The total merchandise value imported into Havana during the calendar year 1899 was 48,920,774 pesos. Of this, 7,005,419 from the United States, 1,576,659 from Germany, 0 from Spain, and 10,274,541 from other countries.
The state department had secured Bent of other powers to the pro of the pending canal conven No prepositions in relation to diject matter of this convention had been laid before any oth ntry.
A press dispatch notes that Prince Poniatowski or another foal has gained possession of an island in the Philippine group. The act appears personal and does not impact Henry of the United States currently ruling the island.
The 28th Ohio House defeated Fauer's resolution proposing a constitutional change to grant voting rights to all citizens after January 1, 1901. The proposal required 382 votes to adopt and ended with 49 nays and 57 yeas, drawing more support than any prior legislature.
Authorities report population figures for colonies under the federation plan. New South AB 238, Victoria 20, Queensland in South Australia six, and Tus a five, totaling 62.
Before adjournment the committee on elections heard testimony and still had papers to be examined. Witnesses and documents remain under review as hearings proceed.
The 28th saw the German battleship Sacheon run aground near a lighthouse in fog while attempting to lighten the vessel by removing some guns. The battleship War beg and the coast defense iron Acgir aided Keen afloat but progress was limited.
The piece notes a rising anti foreign sentiment within the Chinese government, described as more pronounced than in forty years. It cites several officials who faced impeachment or removal for assisting foreigners or for any concessions to foreign interests, signaling a tense political climate.
George Newnes of London with Westminster Gazette and Rand Magazine aims to launch an English edition of the Topeka Kansas Capital. Charles Idon is named for editorship in a move described as an experimental paper venture by a progressive British publishing house.
Members of the Republican conference in Washington reading the compromise measure on a night of the 27th issue a united statement to Congress declaring the idea and theory of a free economy repugnant to them and asserting that Britain is entitled to receive absolute free commercial relations.
A sub committee of the House on Post Offices resumes the inquiry into charges about Dlygamous status of certain post appointees after closing earlier. Rep Lentz sought Rev Dr Cam Utah testimony as hearings restart amid strong opposition and public interest. Gen Cronje’s siege actions and surrounding forces are referenced with praise for the Indian contingent.
Monthly comparative statement shows the 1 States for February with total receipts of 7,692,793 and expenditures of 3. A surplus remains after costs.
In the Senate on the 26th and 27th, Quay’s seat, the Hawaiian government bill, and the Puerto Rican tariff bill dominated discussions with extensive speeches. The House split over tariff provisions, passing a revised Puerto Rican tariff amid clashes, while Hawaii’s government bill moved to a final vote. On the 28th, Hawaiian measures faced delays. expansion debates and impeachment fears surfaced. The week closed with the Puerto Rican tariff bill moving toward conference, and Democrats scoring a victory in Aldrich vs Robbins.
The Rodman Manufacturing Co doeskin makers at Wickford A L announced a ten percent wage increase for their 500 employees effective immediately. Government receipts over expenditures by 37,762,000 this past eight months. Manila says Alava rescued 500 Spanish prisoners and ten Americans. Columbus era.
London reports Lord Dundonald and 300 Imperial Light Horse entering Ladysmith on February 28. Gen White praised garrison morale and noted severe privations since January with 200 deaths from disease and 24 officers and 235 men killed or died of wounds during the siege.
The War Office released Gen Buller’s message from Ladysmith dated March 2 reporting the district fully cleared of Boer forces aside from a few wagons near Van Reenen's pass. The Boers last train left Modder Sprint yesterday after blowing a bridge. they moved north six days ago and left ammunition, herds, and camp belongings, retaining only two guns.
The Court Circular prints her majesty's dispatch to Gen Buller thanking God for news and congratulating all under him and to Sir George White praising safety after a long siege. Sir George replies with gratitude and notes the troops’ appreciation of the queen’s message restoring morale.
General Buller arrived in Ladysmith with his staff at 11 40 a m. today entering quietly as cavalry moved in during the morning. Gen White and his staff met him at once, and the two generals were received with immense enthusiasm amid cheering crowds.
President McKinley asks Congress to appropriate customs duties collected in Puerto Rico for immediate island relief and public education. Since October 1898 duties on Puerto Rican goods amount to 2,095,455.58 dollars under the Dingley act and will continue unless directed otherwise.
Within hours after the president urged immediate passage a bill to place all funds from Puerto Rican goods under his control for relief was sent to the senate. The house approved 162 to 107 with 13 Democrats 2 populists and 2 silver Republicans joining the GOP.
Washington March 2 Mr Petti grew S D secured Senate passage of a resolution asking the president to provide a count of Manila saloons since American occupation, their patrons and liquor types, plus pre-occupation saloons, and whether the commander in chief can suppress saloons and prohibit liquor sales to soldiers.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Root acting for the president has authorized drawing from the emergency war fund to provide 1,225,000 dollars to relieve the distress in Puerto Rico caused by the hurricane.
R G Dun and Co reports 222 business failures in the United States this week, up from 86 last year, and 28 in Canada, down from 47 a year ago. The notice lists trade downturns and regional impact, reflecting broader economic stress.
Washington dispatch from Manila via Admiral Watson details Lieut. Gibbons’ raid into southern Luzon and the capture of insurgents. Juraschka of the gunboat Mariveles was captured but unharmed. Hopp and Blandford of the Relief referenced. Commendation may lead to reward. Gibbons aided naval militia and is Michigan born. The Alava transported prisoners and rescued eight Americans and three Filipino officers.
Manila reports Col. Anderson with the Thirty-eighth Infantry ambushed insurgents near Batangas using their own tactics. 24 insurgents killed, 30 wounded, several captured. arms and ammunition seized. In Cuba, Gen. Wood’s associate Bandera joins with a statement on Cuba’s bright prospects and U.S. support. General Wilson urges development of land use, cattle work, and capital investment as keys to prosperity.
Detective John Morgan asserts he knows the Goebel assassination was carried out by men hired by gamblers to safeguard their bets. He says the killer resides in western Kentucky and names the accomplices, offering to arrest them for a $100,000 legislative reward.
A committee from N. LB. Forrest Camp visited Silverdale and Cold Point to count graves. They found about sixty at Silverdale and ten at Gold Point. The graves, sunken and overgrown, are believed to be Confederate dead from Gen Bragg era hospitals. The camp aims to raise funds to buy the land, enclose it with a fence, and maintain the graves.
Vancouver March 3 Miss Logan 21 daughter of the late Rev Robert Logan the first missionary to the South Sea islands sent out from Boston by the Congregational board has earned the title Heroine of the Caroline Group for her courage facing famine and tropical diseases and for her interference in a fight between two native chiefs during which she sustained a severe injury. She has since become an invalid and will return home.
At the Capitol counting room last night the Sheldon edition subscriptions surpassed 100000. An express wagon delivered more mail to the Capitol office for tomorrow, needing about a dozen extra clerks to open and assign addresses. Subscriptions hail from many regions worldwide as Postmaster Guthrie seeks more help in Washington.
In Princeton New Jersey March 3 Mr Cleveland rejected rumors of dangerous illness. Dr Wikoff said he is in his usual health apart from rheumatic gout. He plans to go to Florida as soon as he recovers from his indisposition.
Dahlonega will inaugurate a two day celebration for the new mill and chlorination plant set to begin May 3. President McKinley will be invited, with a plan to have him start the machinery by electricity if he cannot attend. The town notes its 1858 mint origin and early gold coinage until the Civil War.
Washington March 3 Siege Battery C Seventh artillery, stationed at Washington since organization, is ordered to Fort Riley Kansas to increase the efficiency of the siege battery.
Montgomery reports threaten race trouble near Letohatchie twenty five miles south. White men reportedly called Jim Cross, a black man, to the door and shot him. His wife, son, and daughter were then shot. A white man named Sam Powell was shot by a negro. the mob hanged the accused.
In Redding California three men remain trapped after a cave in at the Iron Mountain mine. Experienced miners say it will take several days longer to reach the bodies.
E H Murphy British vice consul at St Paul is sharply condemned for a speech to British born citizens calling Gov Lind a blatant politician for proclaiming Boer sympathies to gain votes. Parallels to the Lord Sackville West incident are noted and Lind urged to file a federal complaint.
Rev Charles A Jessup rector of St Luke s church in Atlanta one of the wealthiest in the south has resigned and left the city. An unhappy love affair and a broken engagement with a Baltimore divorcee led to his grief and departure. He planned a Europe honeymoon and a future as a leading southern rector but now stays in Asheville with friends as church members pity him.
Dr McGuire pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Holly Springs Mississippi, agreeing to a one year sentence. The case stems from a 1868 killing of Bailey, with trials in Tennessee producing a hung jury and then a guilty verdict. The jury was surprised by the death sentence and the supreme court granted a new trial, leading to a compromise sentence.
FP W Smith of Houston president of Meadowbrook Cotton Mills reports rapid progress at Barker project. Brickwork totals 400 000 with 1 890 000 more to be burned. An 80 by 200 foot structure plus a 59 by 100 foot addition completed, while a 104 by 300 foot main building remains to be commenced. Equipment includes 10 000 spindles with total plant cost about 200 900 dollars.
Wilbur Ellis, a Hampton county lumber manufacturer, was drowned after being deserted on an uninhabited island allegedly by a deceitful boatman who claimed it was Hilton Head Island. His companion E. 3 B. Stokes was rescued by an incidental fisherman after near freezing conditions.
Dan Rice, veteran showman, died recently at Long Branch at age 77. The death recalls the old ring song of forty years ago as the darkies sang. The text evokes a spectral image of Dan Rice approaching from east and west with six black horses, landing on the other side of Jordan.
The Tennessee pension fund will issue quarterly checks totaling 23 180 to 908 pensioners. Among them 17 receive 180 per year, 28 get 120, and 63 receive 100. There are 1 535 applications pending and the annual state appropriation is capped at 100 000.
Dr. E. J. Thompson owner of Klundred Oaks old home in Winchester Tenn sells the property to Albert D. Marks agent for New York parties. On June 1 Marks takes charge and begins converting the property into a Catholic school.
Dr Charles W Dabney president of the University of Tennessee has received notices of his appointment as a member of the committee of international awards at the Paris exposition. The appointment came from the French government.
Drewey M. Long, who came from Pickensville Alabama to Columbus Mississippi months ago to join a drug firm, accidentally shot himself and will probably die.
Mrs Roy, wife of a prosperous Rosebud farmer in Wilcox county Alabama, killed her six weeks old baby because it was cross-eyed. The incident is described as likely the act of a mentally unsettled person.
The Anderson South Carolina Yarn and Knitting Mills Co will begin work on a proposed new plant designed for 5 000 to 6 000 spindles to produce yarn.
A Georgia railroad man offers the opinion that no bale of cotton will be shipped from the state next year as mills will consume all available cotton.
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