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Fragmentary Scribbles from New Albany Indiana scene mention an art event or institution with uncertain details and missing names. No clear dates, participants, or outcomes are available in readable form.
12 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary Scribbles from New Albany Indiana scene mention an art event or institution with uncertain details and missing names. No clear dates, participants, or outcomes are available in readable form.
Reports describe tense state of China with Russian, Japanese and French actions around Manchuria and South China. Ambiguities over tainted land ownership, forcible possession threats, and rising insurgent activity threaten regional stability as Cantonese resentment grows toward the dynasty.
Two men entered the Prudential Insurance branch in Long Island City on January 14 and, at gunpoint, forced cashier Harry Athing to surrender over 400 dollars. The robbers passed an open safe containing thousands as the weekly collection had just been made before escaping.
William Musson, a leading Iowa Odd Fellows figure and founder of the Iowa Odd Fellows Annuity Insurance, died suddenly of heart failure in Des Moines on January 12. His recent failed bid for re election as president followed long factional conflicts within the society. Bishop Whitaker travels to Cuba to assess church progress with Rev. Powers.
A quirky notice notes refunds for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets where the product failed to cure. W Grove’s signature appears on each box as part of the refund record.
London reports January 12 that during the Tadysmith attack on January 6 British casualties included 14 officers killed 84 wounded and over 800 NCOs and men killed or wounded. Boer losses are estimated from 2 000 to 8 000.
London reports a shortage of Lee Metford cartridges in British magazines with a plan to use 100 million Mark IV expanding bullets in reserve. War Office bans volunteers from taking bullets abroad and censors dispatches, raising charges of doctoring. Reports also discuss casualties, Methuen’s possible recall, and suspected German mail interference.
A Pietermaritzburg dispatch dated Jan 2 notes plentiful bread and meat in Ladysmith with no bully beef used yet. The Standard reports a five mile east Boer camp near Colenso, seen in Frere Camp patrols anticipating a British turning move. A Jan 13 note from Laurenza Marquez says traveler inspection to the Transvaal is revived, requiring consular declaration of no intent to fight for the Boers.
Cablegram to Surgeon General Wyman confirms one plague death in Rio Janeiro on Jan 11 with bacteriological confirmation. Cases had appeared in Santos weeks earlier and officials warn of possible spread via ships. Marine hospital service pledges prompt port prevention measures to stop disease entry.
Washington January 12 A spirited Senate debate on the Philippine question followed Pettigrews inquiry revocation and accusations of information suppression. Senators argued administration policy and potential motives tied to McKinley renomination before adjourning to resume the currency bill. The session ended after passage of a census director powers bill and a public building funding increase to 2500.
A state department statement recounts a Choate Salisbury interview about flour and provisions on British steamers Beatrice Mashona and the Dutch Maria, with no evidence of hostile destination. Also: Dewey receives the Dewey home donor volumes. treasury shows cash balance and gold reserve. Baker introduces a New Mexico bison preserve bill. Mrs. Martina Moorehouse dies in Maryville, widow of ex governor Moorehouse.
The Maryland general assembly elected Hon. Murray Vandiver treasurer of state. The update comes amid a series of political moves as Congress debates fiscal oversight.
Columbus Ohio January 12 The Columbus Hotel company was incorporated yesterday with capital stock of 9 800 000. The firm will operate the Chittender Neil and Great Southern hotels in the city.
Indiana’s wage law opinion allows the state to sue for wages due in its name, not only in relation to the recipient. Attorney General Taylor says consent of the payment recipient is unnecessary. He directs a Jennings county railroad contractor to pay all wages due immediately and weekly thereafter unless authorized by labor commissioners.
In Bloomfield Indiana Hon W L Slinkard a congress candidate traveled to Newark New Jersey to testify in the Raper swindle case. He invested 40 shares of $100 on a 10 year plan and later sought refunds after the promised 4 percent return proved unfound. He returned stock certificates but no money came back. Slinkard had advanced $805. A separate Evansville fire destroyed Taylor Angel's wholesale feed and grain warehouse on January 12 causing extensive losses to nearby firms and property valued at $21 000 fire cause unknown.
San Francisco dispatch reports General Henry W. Lawton to be aboard the transport Thomas, due in the city January 29, escorted by General Shafter and aide Lieutenant Eugene T. Wilson. Also aboard is Major Logan. In Goshen, ex-county treasurer William H. Holdeman is offered the Liben Free Press editorship. In Flora, William Baker, 18, suffered severe scalds after an incident on a Vandalia freight train. In Vincennes, Lieutenant Commander Greene, linked to Admiral Schley's report, is noted as the son of editor George H. Greene, Sr., with a widow in Wisconsin and a brother in the Philippines.
In Loganport Indiana bakers formed a bread trust fixing prices at five cents a loaf while outside grocers sold for two. The trust collapsed with members now selling at twenty one cents a loaf. In Butler Indiana Ed Showalter's home burned with contents, total loss nine thousand dollars, leaving him and his wife unconscious from fright.
Charles and Eliza Nestle known as Commodore Foote and Fairy Queen are defendants in a will dispute filed by other heirs in Fort Wayne on January 12. The father left $20,000 to Charles and Eliza plus another daughter, $7,000 to a third daughter, and $4,000 to each of two sons. The brothers Daniel and Oscar sue to break the will, claiming the testator suffered strokes and was of unsound mind and that undue influence was used.
Chicago officials announce transfer of Lockport drainage canal waterpower to the city for municipal use. About 25,000 horsepower expected, generating $100,000 annually at a rate of 81 per horse power. Power to be used solely for city pumping stations and lighting plants for 76 years pending final approval.
In Louisville on January 12 Mrs Mary Theobold aged 53 and her daughter Lucinda 28 were fatally burned when a lamp exploded in front of a stove. Lucinda died shortly after and Mrs Theobold perished while trying to save her. The widow of Edward Theobold formerly a bank cashier in Frankfort Ky.
Silver Democrats backing Goebel claim Colonel Bryan does not approve of the contests. They stated Bryan wrote Blackburn discouraging contests. National Committeeman Urey Woodson denied the reports, saying there is no foundation for the stories after discussing the Kentucky political situation with Bryan.
Four members of the Owaha board of education were arrested on warrants charging them with accepting a bribe. Named are A. M. Cowie G. G. Ivey George H. Hess and Frank A. Sears in a Venice blinds contract case. Evidence came from Charles Chiniquy of Bostwick Burgess Co.
C Unger of Champaign writes that a year long hacking cough and fear of consumption disappeared after using one bottle of Forry's Honey and Tar. He praises the remedy and urges readers to ask their druggist.
A Indiana reader praises Morrow's Kid-ne-oids claiming they cure kidney disorders. Mrs. Frank Hummelstein of Michigan City reports relief from backache nervousness and chronic headache after use. Tablets come in wooden boxes with two weeks supply priced at fifty cents. manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
In a Des Moines case Judge Shiras ruled that under the new bankruptcy law the homestead property of wives who are heads of families is exempt if deserted or divorced for cruelty. Temporary absence from the homestead does not nullify rights to the property.
Chicago January 12 Tribune prints a lengthy interview in which Governor Tanner savages Senator Shelby M. Cullom. Tanner insists he opposes Cullom’s return to the Senate and accuses him of betraying allies and breaking faith for personal gain. The exchange is marked by sharp, hostile rhetoric throughout.
In Columbus Ohio legislators show strong push for law regulating street railway franchises. Representative McHinzie introduces a bill requiring all original grants or extensions to be approved by a public vote before taking effect. City councils must act on renewals at least one year before original grant expires.
Mediter ranean district offerings enter market with the first auction sale in New York this week. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as the best for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed satisfaction. Doctors warn against unnecessary use for infants and children to prevent pneumonia or croup.
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