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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
The adjournment of Congress on Thursday was hailed with great joy throughout the land. Citizens, lawmakers, and observers mark the milestone as a relief after months of debate and gridlock.
Booker Washington asserts that reports alleging he organized a National Negro Party are a mistake and misrepresentation. He calls on reporters to withdraw the claim and clarifies his political stance and activities.
The Legislature met Tuesday to transact the business for which it assembled and adjourn immediately. Changes in the amendment will be weighed to determine if they stand or fail.
Turkey signals readiness for conflict with the United States as several U S battleships are ordered to Hampton Roads. No public reason is given for the mobilization.
Report warns that the Empress Dowager's government will not assist helpless Americans in China amid fears that Boxers may murder foreigners. The ominous note suggests a dangerous confrontation for international residents.
A historical critique claims Congress appropriated eight hundred seventy nine million seven hundred twenty nine thousand four hundred ninety six dollars with half of that amount extracted from the people and wasted, urging the plain people to awaken.
Lieutenat Governor Reynolds of Winston and Mr Price of Salisbury led a Republican meeting in the opera house Thursday night. Attendees say no votes were cast for no amendment. The speaker argues the amendment will pass by 20 000 to 25 000, and opposing candidates risk losing their jobs. He contends North Carolina will no longer tolerate the negro office holder as white citizens demand business growth and a political change across Edgecombe Craven New Hanover Halifax and other counties.
At Pilot Mountain on June 11 delegates from Stokes and Surry counties nominated Rev. Jas. D. Draughn of White Plains for State Senator. The nominating committee notified Draughn, who was not present, as harmony prevailed. Waddell and Carter addressed the gathering, with speeches supporting the party line and constitutional amendment.
Reports from Shanghai and Pekin describe the Boxer revolt spreading through Southwestern China with foreign legations at risk. British French and American actions intensify, with consular escorts sought and missionaries protected as clashes and railroad damage escalate.
W W Kitchin argues that African Americans wield vast influence in Republican committees and local offices across eastern North Carolina, noting county and city control in Wilmington and Craven and urging readers to examine the consequences of such domination. He cites Louisiana's constitutional change as a contrast to prove the issue.
O H P Belmont of New York City reportedly pledged 100000 dollars in generous support to the Democratic campaign fund after a conference at the Raleigh in Washington with Chairman Jones. Belmont suggested New York may lean toward Democrats, with imperialism and trusts as key issues shaping the race.
The ad profile promotes Hathaway medicines claimed to cure various ailments including varicocele and kidney issues. It asserts universal health benefits from their tonic and urges readers to mention the paper when writing for more details. The promotion lists a Carson address in Atlanta and emphasizes personal restoration through their remedies.
In Samar during the Philippine conflict a 31 man detachment of Company H Forty third volunteers held off about six hundred insurgents for four days at Catubig. Lieutenant J T Sweeney led a relief that ferried 13 survivors to safety after the Laoang steamer faced heavy fire. Corporal Carson earned high praise for guiding his men and protecting the wounded until relief arrived.
Colum Ohio June 11 The Democratic State Convention opens with talk of nominating Admiral Dewey and William Jennings Bryan for the national ticket in Kansas City. John R McLean praised as Ohio leader but unavailable due to Europe trip. Debate centers on endorsing Dewey at the Columbus meeting and how to align with the Kansas City slate.
Raleigh June 9 legislature will not adjourn sine die so long as the supreme court sits delays opinions slow since hearings ended in May court prolonged session seen as unprecedented in state history with extensive talk around town
The Christian Herald reporter who arrived May 14 in Bombay tours famine districts. He cites cholera and smallpox at relief stations, thousands dying daily, extreme heat, and corpses near patients. Vultures and dogs seen with human remains. Government efforts praised but native officials blamed as conditions worsen through monsoon. Admiral Dewey backs Bryan nomination for president. possibilities of Bryan for vice president.
A woman describes years of heavy menses pain and leucorrhea unhelped by medicines. After contacting Lydia E Pinkham she followed guidance, gained relief, and became pregnant, praising the Vegetable Compound and its prompt advice.
A testimonial from Bannuaur New Casta describes relief after seven years of illness following marriage. She cites four children four, two miscarriages, falling of womb, leucorrhea, back and leg pains, dyspepsia and nervous stomach tremors. The patient claims life improvement due to the medicine.
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