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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
Proceedings from the National Convention recorded in Indianapolis show deliberations, resolutions, and committee reports. Delegates from multiple states debated policy platforms and organized future sessions.
Indianapolis Jan 19 The Mine Workers convention reviewed a report attacking the AFL’s stance in southwest disputes and at Pittsburg. A resolution proposed nationwide contract expirations to trigger a universal strike. A committee on credentials reported no further credentials accepted. Syfers hurt by a train incident, but expected to return to work within days.
Huntington Ind Jan 19 C L By tere a switchman in the Erie railroad yard was run over by a locomotive and lives. The incident highlights dangers in railroad yards and the urgent need for rheumatism relief.
Relatives of James Bailey in the Philippines report he was fatally wounded by a Filipino in Mavil. An old soldier friend, Gawble, killed by natives during a gambling dispute, Batley tried to help but was stabbed. he survived initial wounds and was hospitalized. The piece also notes teacher life licenses being reformed by the Indiana board and a cosmetic lip salve ad ending.
Dr C L Diven DD longtime Unity church pastor died from peritonitis after a week of illness. He was born in Kentucky educated in Missouri and Boston and died in Montana New York or Massachusetts before coming to this city.
War Office dispatch from Spearman's camp dated Jan 16 reports Buller telling troops there is no turning back as they aid comrades. Warren is 17 miles away across the Tagela with hopes to advance by evening. Roberts from Cape Town notes minimal movement except units shifted between Bushman's Hoek and Hoperburg.
British forces under Lord Dundonald and General Hart push from Frere toward Springfield and Mount Alice to relieve Ladysmith. The Fifth brigade takes Springfield. a bridge is blown seven miles above Potgieter’s drift while Boer activity shifts to the hills and Tugela heights. rumors of victory remain unconfirmed.
Senor Lanura former secretary of justice suggests a mixed reform commission of three American and three Cuban lwyora to curb abuses in Cuba. He cites witness tampering and oath sanctity issues, urges circuit courts to ease provincial legal travel and speed up cases, including upcoming customhouse fraud hearings next week.
Muncie Glass Company to build a factory on 18 acres at Columbia upriver edge of Cincinnati. They will hire 400 workers and use imported iron for rapid construction. Factory will produce liquor bottles for a large local trade.
United States Ambassador White says discussions with Conant Von Buelow maintained that the open door policy should be reciprocated in the Philippines though no formal pledge was sought. Ex-Consul McCram arrives Naples bearing a Kruger letter to McKinley seeking mediation between the Transvaal and Britain. Vincennes Capital newspaper formed with directors from Vincennes and surrounding towns.
In Santiago de Chili the court of first instance approved delivering Frederick T. Moore who is accused of embezzling 58000 dollars from the National Bank of Commerce in Boston to United States authorities. Dr Abraham H Witmer aged 55 died in Washington from heart failure. A Baltimore fire caused eighty thousand dollars damage to Burrows Co and clothing manufacturers.
Brief telegrams report Empress Frederick of Germany ill with kidney trouble. Other items note Russia to loan Corea 13 million, Corea’s unsuccessful Japan loan request, and death of S Graham Stone in Mobile. Additional notes cover Baltimore capitalists forming a 20 thousand dollar company and other business formations.
Henry K Carroll, U.S. special commissioner, reports on Porto Rico's civil, industrial, financial, and social state after the late war. He notes climate, population around 890,820 in 1897, religion, poverty in public charities, and roads as a major need. Coffee and cane dominate crops. cattle farming grows. wages 36-50 cents daily. women rarely in fields.
Washington reports a surge in pension applications tied to the Spanish war. Volunteers show a higher claim rate than regulars, based on San Juan casualties: 193 regulars killed, 1,097 wounded, 655 missing. 84 volunteers killed, 177 wounded, 45 missing. Regular army claims total 2,962. volunteers total 3,558.
The Supreme Court began formal cognizance of Missouri’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint against Illinois seeking an injunction against Chicago drainage cards. Attorney General Crow of Missouri indicated an announcement would be made Monday. Judge W M Springer appeared for Illinois and said he would respond if the court requested the defense.
Senator Welling ton of Maryland urged the Philippines issue in the Senate as he argued the United States should not acquire permanent possession of the archipelago. He proposed subduing the insurrection and then granting Filipinos the right to self government.
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a resolution urging the War Department to appoint more Roman Catholic chaplains to reflect the faith composition of soldiers and to extend similar access in the Navy. A second resolution seeks parallel action for navy chaplains. Also, Mr. De Armond of Missouri proposed a bill to repeal the bankruptcy act with a provision to close ongoing proceedings.
In Chicago on January 19 a foreign government halted a gallows operation at Cook County Jail. Switzerland disclosed that Frank Steiner, convicted of the July 11 murder of Frank Karus, a member of a wealthy Swiss family, seeks a new trial through diplomatic argument.
The postmortem on Charles F. Seeberger, shot by Conductor Jerome Swartley at Brunswick, shows he lived 60 hours with a bullet through the center of his heart. Doctors say such a wound would usually cause instant death, making the duration remarkable.
Private dispatch from Victoria reports the steamer Monmouthshire signaling illness aboard near Carmanah point on Vancouver Island. Supposed balonic plague aboard. unverified but causes concern for Portland travelers and trade routes.
King Oscar, delivering the throne speech in Stockholm, emphasizes his love of peace and notes he has appointed delegates to The Hague peace conference.
Tidal waves higher than in recent memory lash the coast near Santiago causing significant damage. An unrelated note praises Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as a top remedy for grip cough and bronchial issues, claiming broad availability.
An advertisement touts Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a scientific kidney remedy perfected after eighteen years of work. It claims gentler action on kidneys nerves and urinary organs and features user testimonial John Taylor of Michigan City Indiana who reports long back pain relief after using the tablets sold for fifty cents per box via J H Conner's Drug Store Springfield Ohio and mail order.
A grocer Charles E. Ganith of Alleged, Indiana, was frightened by a burglar during the night. He drew a revolver, walked outside, and collapsed dead. Other items note a murder trial, a senator’s eye injury, and a widow saved by Dr. King’s New Discovery.
Last year Maine shipbuilding yards launched vessels totaling more than 50,000 tons net register and valued around 3 million dollars. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted for infants to prevent pneumonia or croup with doctors’ bills cited and druggists urged to guarantee satisfaction. The note on French newspapers reports 2,685 titles with 142 dailies and 728 weeklies.
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