30 May 1900
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
1
London reports Lord Roberts advancing rapidly from Johannesburg toward Pretoria with a flotilla of troops and supplies. Boers fall back from Kilpriversberg while defenders in Pretoria brace for siege amid signs of collapsing Boer resistance.
Senate adds 5 000 000 for the Louisiana Purchase exposition to be held in St Louis in 1908 on condition the expo raises 1 000 000 more. Amendment offered by Mr Wockrell of Missouri passed without debate. Another move to reconsider the St Louis fair is pending while a Teller resolution on Boers is referred to foreign relations. Rain reports reach India with good rainfall in Mysore and scattered showers in Bombay and Rajpootana.
Fragmentary text references a broken stitch and a claim that "Hood's Sarsaparilla" cleanses the blood. Mentions a caveat about medicine and strange quotes about time, illness, and remedies. The readable phrases suggest an 19th or early 20th century ad style touting patent medicine.
In Havana May 60 Gen Wood declined a guard for Rathbone after Corydon Rich, a postal employee, confessed knowledge of frauds. Rich later told Wood he knew the details. Rathbone denies any prior discussion and Rich claims Rathbone’s involvement.
The committee met to decide a plan for investigating Cuban affairs under the senate resolution. It will first study Cuban official accounts in War Department files in the city, and some members favor postponing any Cuba visit for several months.
In Washington on May 80 the postmaster general says post office inspectors found 1,700 stamped envelopes sent by C. W. P. Neely to his business partner Mr. Rowan in Muncie Indiana. The envelopes valued about 85 dollars should have been used for the Cuban postal service.
Acting Director General of Posts Bristow heads a brief notice listing salaries for positions: chief official at $900, a gardener at $300, and a laborer at $240 per year. The fragmented text appears from a May 30 publication.
United States District Attorney Wishard filed a government suit to attach all property of Charles F. W. Neely found in Indiana. The action seeks to seize assets pending further legal proceedings.
A garbled ad-like block mentions taking Larative Bromo Quinine and Dr Bell's Ant-Fale for ailments. It cites W Grove's signature on boxes and discusses topics from college tuition averages to a running sore remedy, mixing varied product pitches and scattered facts.
The report notes Caterman in Samar district was attacked at midnight. Captain Cole and Selment fought in the Philippines and were buried after the action. A rebel major who surrendered at Liscum inspired others to surrender and influenced locals during ceremonies.
Telegraphic dispatches from Peking report Russia seeking gunboats and troops for landing while Boxers mass outside the capital. Imperial forces are outnumbered, rebels gain ground, and foreigners fear a massacre. Empress Dowager and Prince Ching reportedly back the anti foreign crusade as envoys rush to secure safety.
The Times argues for swift action to restore security for Chinese subjects, urging prompt measures by authorities. In Alabama news, Mrs Cadell was shot by Mrs Gardner in Blocton, with Gardner living with Cadell’s husband. A storm tragedy in Springfield reports two teens, George Osterbolt and Clyde Williams, killed by lightning while seeking shelter.
An early morning canal street crash in Pittsburgh left one man dead and five others seriously injured. Authorities say the piano vanized vehicle collided with a streetcar near Beth Fodn Gry, with rescue teams responding swiftly to the scene. Further details are awaited as investigators review the wreck.
The text describes naval appropriation actions with $4,000,000 for armor plant erection, no funding for navy ocean and lake surveys, and a dispute over a two year sea cruise for cadets. It notes conference reports on post office funds and pneumatic tubes, and that the bill advances to the president.
The wounded man in Jacob Wolf's south side jewelry store caseidentifies himself as George Wilson, claiming home in St Louis and recalling a past railroad accident near Indianapolis.
Cleveland May 30 The Leader reports events through the Republican national convention will justify the forecast that Senator Hanna will not chair the new national committee. Ill health and business duties force his retirement from the post.
The 42nd annual assembly of the United Presbyterian church, meeting at Sixth United Presbyterian Church in Chicago, adjourned today. Des Moines Indiana was chosen as the site for next year’s annual assembly.
In Barnes, this county, thieves stole 150 dollars worth of 1 and 2 cent stamps from the local post office. In North Vernon Indiana, the murder trial of Allen Suller for the death of James Tower proceeds in circuit court before Judge New with 125 witnesses subpoenaed and Tuller's plea of self defense expected to carry through the week.
In Indianapolis on May 80, the Indiana Supreme Court reversed Franklin county cases, affirming taxpayers may investigate county officer records when the board of commissioners refuses. The court ruled county officers are custodians of records, with a duty to keep them for public use.
Miss Mary Wakefuss faced a second quarantine after a smallpox scare at her boardinghouse. Her rescheduled wedding, set for this week, is halted as officers order a further 14 day quarantine while she remains isolated.
North Manchester Indiana hosts the annual Dunkard national meeting with a temporary city at Harter's grove ready. Railroads have built a station and will stop trains, grounds are piped for water and lit by electric lights. Up to 20,000 are expected to attend with favorable travel rates from distant states.
The body of James Donald aged 25 a bucket shop operator who arrived about a week ago was found yesterday in his Lynn hotel room. A bullet wound to the temple and a revolver beside the body explained the death as self inflicted. A note to his mother at College Corner Ohio asked her to try to forget her wayward son.
Bedford Indiana May 30 Hon Robert W Salera of Bloomington was renominated by the Democrats for Congress from the Second Indiana District. The nomination was by acclamation with no opposition to the incumbent.
In Verre Haute Indiana two young men faced a charge of burglary as police report details from May indicate their suspected role in an attempted break in. Local authorities pursue further case details and potential court action.
A missing individual reported to have been last seen at a farm residence near Turtler County has been captured by Detective Trail. The investigation confirms the person’s location and safe detention, ending the broadcasted search.
In Elwood Indiana on May 30 thieves entered the homes of Charles Fronsant and Thomas Masters and took $50 in cash while women were away calling neighbors.
Portland Indiana May 30 The Mary O'Donnell murder trial is under way in the circuit court with the defendant pleading self defense in the case over Frank Whetsell's death.
Brownsburg Indiana May 30 John Lee son of Martin Lee who lives nearby is in his 18th year and 4 feet 7 inches tall with a weight over 200 pounds.
May activity shows 258 wells drilled in Indiana with 8000 barrels daily output, down from 8230 in April. Fifty-one dry wells recorded in both months as statewide drilling continues. Democratic State Convention set for June 6 in Indianapolis at Tomlinson hall with 1527 delegates and 764 needed for a choice. Marion county to vote 103, Allen 50, Vanderburg 36, Ohio county 3, Union and Warren 5 each.
Northern Indiana Editorial association meets in Muncie starting June 14 with F. D. Halmbaugh as president. Streetcar Riots In St Louis Endangered By Explosion After Three Weeks Of Strife. At Fifteenth and Chambers Streets a dynamite blast woke residents. several wounded by bullets, no injuries reported from the blast. OUD kidney advice promotes Foleys Kidney Ours for kidney and bladder troubles.
May 30 report from San Francisco states ex-queen Liliuokalani sailed yesterday on the City of Peking bound for Honolulu. She is said to be in poor health and intends to return to die among her people. Walker's Tonic advertised as aid for brain, heart and nerve disorders.
In Chicago May 2031 McCoy defeats Ryan in a six round bout amid confusion over a draw call. Referee Hogan faces criticism for the decision as police clear the hall after a tense finish. Local crowd saw McCoy press the attack with sharp jabs while Ryan landed steady counters.
Mr J B Lilly of Han nibal Missouri recounts a near fatal struggle with typhoid fever and pneumonia. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief and recovery from lung trouble. Regular sizes available at C D Knoefel s Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
Chicago May 30 Health Inspector report details a plague risk as Chinese residents in Ghitege are ordered to quit unsanitary quarters. Buildings described as diseased and unfit for residence threaten public health if evacuees remain or spread infection.
A new cemetery for pet animals near Paris offers separate sections for dogs, cats and birds. Advertisements tout Feigys Henry ane Tan and Banner Save as remedies, with claims of curing throat, lung, and skin conditions and guaranteeing protection for wounds, sores and piles.
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