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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
3
The New York and the battleship Texas reached port shortly after 3 PM Sunday and anchored near quarantine. Six large pouches of letters and newspapers were brought aboard as officers scanned the columns for South Africa news.
A wartime casualty list oddly includes Captain Yupman and Private Pickwick, names borrowed from Dickens. The pairing of the famous literary characters with soldiers is noted as unusual, drawing attention to the newspaper’s mix of fiction and report.
The piece notes several 4.7 inch guns seized from British warships at Durban used on land with crude wheels. Infantry and artillery pose deadly danger as General Roberts operates in the Orange Free State region. Bloemfontein, capital of the Orange Free State, hosts 2,700 residents and notable public buildings. President M T Steyn leads local resistance amid the Transvaal quarrel. White population around 90,000 with about 140,000 Black residents.
Montagu White, an Afrikaner of British descent, handles Transvaal interests in the United States. He previously represented the Transvaal in Washington for years and was a member of the Neewie? party tied to the triumphs of British relations, highlighting his long diplomatic role.
The Senate passed the Puerto Rican relief bill assigning 2 095 000 dollars for public education, works, and other government purposes on Puerto Rico. Amendments limited revenues before 1900 and debated trade and repayment plans but failed to advance. A Quay case deadline and cabinet clerks compensation were among measures passed or discussed. The Mint will widen stock and silver coinage under the new law, with treasury plans to add 20 million dollars to subsidiary coinage.
The Sheldon edition of the Topeka Capital closed Saturday afternoon with strong financial success. It failed to meet its creator Mr. Sheldon’s journalistic ideals for sensational news, though it stood as a morally strict edition.
A. J. Jones of this city died after a lamp exploded in his residence fatally burning him. The report notes a possibility of a national bank at Petty Texas and that the Texas and Pacific railroad will construct a handsome depot at Weatherford Texas.
Washington report notes the president signed the financial bill at 12:45 yesterday afternoon, marking congressional action on the measure. The event is recorded in official transcripts and sets the stage for subsequent implementation steps and policy effects.
In Washington on March 19 General Joe Wheeler arrived for a private interview with General Corbin. The visit focuses on military affairs and strategic discussions between the officers.
The Rev. Mr. Morrow causes a sensation at Toronto Eas by preaching in his shirtsleeves and emphatically arguing United Brethren doctrine. Boy shoots his father in McKinney Texas. John Keurius shot in the left leg by his 19-year old son with a .22 rifle. the incident is ruled accidental.
Mrs Allie Weaver dies in Columbus Ohio from burns suffered when a gas line exploded leaving six victims in the disaster. The mother of four children perished, finalizing the toll from the incident.
In McKinney Texas on March 20 a disturbance at Weston ended with Step Brown shot in the head by an 88 caliber pistol. Clyde Austin is in custody charged with the shooting.
Emerson pianos praised for durability and versatility with 70 000 satisfied buyers. Dealers claim more piano for less money in Emerson than any other make. Easy terms offered with small down payment and monthly installments.
Advertisement notes a one year subscription to Shiner Gazette and McCall’s Magazine for one dollar with a free pattern included. Mention implies Sob scribe now in promotional pitch. No additional details or dates provided.
Special arrangement offers Home and Farm free for one year with a paid, in advance subscription to our paper. Home and Farm is described as a leading agricultural journal of the south and southwest, run by farmers for farmers with departments for home children and dairy.
The Gazette advertises a stock of ready to fill blanks including Bill of Sale and Bill of Sale Cattle, Crop Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Deed and Warranty, Vendor's Lien, Quit Claim, Power of Attorney, Promissory Note with ten percent attorney’s clause, and related releases for sale.
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