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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1900

Page

2

The Indian Population Rises in Late Census Find

The American Indian, long deemed dying out, shows a late census figure near 300000, revealing renewed population presence after a decade of decline fears.

First U S Mail Carried From New York To Boston

The earliest U S mail ran monthly from New York to Boston. Today demand pushes for daily free home delivery to every household across the nation.

United States New York Boston

McKinley Wins 210 Votes in North Carolina Township

In Shelton Laurel township North Carolina a banner Republican area McKinley received 210 votes while Bryan garnered none reflecting a striking early preference.

North Carolina Shelton Laurel McKinley Bryan

Niagara Falls as a power generator paradigm across nations

The use of Niagara Falls as a generator of electrical power on a large scale led to successful experiments across the United States and Europe and spurred huge investments in water power schemes elsewhere.

Niagara Falls United States Europe

Kentucky girls win bet on election outcome

The Kentucky girls celebrate a win in a bet about an election. One girl secured a man as the prize and expresses herself with satisfaction at the winnings, noting she is single and of marriageable age and knows what to do with him.

Kentucky Louisiana pontine _dent Italy Congress Econate House

Victoria Cross Entitlements and Valor Explained

The Victoria Cross honors extraordinary bravery and courage as awarded by Queen Victoria. It is noted that about 180 men alive today are entitled to wear the medal, with the awarding act often described as transporting the recipient into another world.

Georgia Daughters of Revolution Names Listed

Georgia notes within its borders for known real daughters of the American revolution they being Mrs. Oliva T. Way Mrs. Martha Penn Rodgers Mrs. Oliver P. Berry and Mrs. Mary Bibb Hall each the daughter of a soldier who fought in the continental army during the revolutionary war.

Georgia Oliva T. Way Martha Penn Rodgers Oliver P. Berry Mary. Bibb Hall

Great Condor Wins Largest Flying Bird Prize

British and American ornithologists conclude after a year long discussion that the great condor of the Andes is the largest flying bird. The second prize goes to the harpy eagle of the Philippines.

Great Britain America Philippines

Dead Letter Office Receives Over One Million in Money Orders

A government report shows that in the past year 50 553 letters to the dead letter office contained money orders drafts and money totaling 1 136 645. The data underline the many awaiting a letter that never arrived and the financial losses involved.

Eyeball Deep in Egg Lore From 1900 Estimate

Fairly reliable statistics claim 23 billion hen eyes must be laid in the United States in 1900. Egg production towers above most minerals and even pig iron in value, and if stacked would form a column about 461,648 miles high, far surpassing the moon’s height overhead.

United States

Court rejects Weather Bureau forecasts in rice spoilage case

The United States court of appeals ruled that ordinary weather bureau predictions are not trustworthy and men are not bound to heed them. A ship master unloaded rice on an uncovered Charleston wharf, rain spoiled the cargo, and after litigation a lower court ruled against the sea captain. He appealed, and the higher court affirmed the decision.

United States Court of Appeals Weather Bureau Charleston Maritime Canal Company Nicaragua State Department United States Senate Great Britain Spain Sulus Sibutu Cagayan Sulu Phila Eee i Nes Ascri Sali Waltzeg Turkey

Treasury report notes counterfeit copper cent prevalence

The United States treasurer reports the copper one cent as the most counterfeited coin. In the year, 11,146 in counterfeit silver coins notes and certificates were detected and destroyed, 3,277 five cent pieces and 121,652 one cent pieces, with counterfeit minor coins rising. Only 13 counterfeit gold coins were presented in the past fiscal year.

United States Treasury France Paris Lafayette Germany Congress Tutuila United States Naval Station Pago-Pago England Senate Buffalo Mexico Treasury Department Gage Hoe Secretary of the Treasury Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory

Four Day Liner Yet to Beat Deutschland in Race for Records

Plans sketch a trans Atlantic liner capable of four day crossings. The proposed ship would be 930 feet long with 87 foot beam, 40000 ton displacement, 110000 horsepower and speed 30 knots. Rival firms push ahead though restraint may curb the record chase.

Turkish minister urges Damascus Mecca railroad bids

Ali Ferrouh Bey, the Turkish minister at Washington, announced the sultan will build a railway from Damascus to Mecca for pilgrim travel. Americans are asked to submit bids for locomotives and rolling stock. Once ignored, America is now seen as a key factor in world trade.

Ali-Ferrouh Bey Washington Damascus Mecca America

Mckinley outlines policy on China and Philippines

President McKinley presents a broad view of U S policy toward China and the Boxer rebellion, calls for reforms and international cooperation, and outlines aims for indemnity, trade equality, and open doors. He also covers the Philippines, Hawaii, Cuba, Porto Rico, and broader aims for peace, trade, and civil governance abroad.

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