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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
7
Montana senator Washington Clark faces an investigation into bribery charges linked to his senate election and denies using funds to corrupt legislators. The report mentions global political intrigue, shipping points for cotton, and evolving power shifts amid industry and aristocracy commentary.
Disjointed report mentions Poland revival ideas between Germany Austria and Italy, plus references to a 1913 era political exchange. Other items touch Harper & Brothers reorganization, a Kansas pioneer dairying leader, a Republican state convention in Columbus, and Cuban suffrage literacy rules. Names include Jeffries, Kip, and Baker University connections.
From London and other fronts comes word that Gen French has not yet arrived at Kimberley while British forces push a large Boer convoy toward Bloemfontein. Lord Rosebery decries a life and death crisis as Cronje and Cronje's forces maneuver, with reports of frantic movements around Ladysmith and Monte Christo.
A muted remembrance marked the second anniversary of the Maine disaster with a ceremony at the Church of Mercede. Gov. Get. Wood and military officers attended as memorial services were held by municipal authorities. Attendees included Havens and Web, among others.
London dispatch reports Gen Hart’s forces advancing at the Tageia and Colenso fronts as the enemy withdraws north of the Tageia. Kimberley and surrounding towns are described as free, with Boer positions retreating and transport lines being disrupted. Cecil Rhodes shown in good spirits amid ongoing operations as British troops consolidate gains.
Dispatches from Paardeberg describe British advances and regiments moving to Kimberley with Gen Meriaen reinforcing lines. The Queen appeals to old soldiers for service, designating Royal Reserve battalions, while casualties among officers at Kimberley relief are listed. Other items note public debates in London and a general miners strike in Illinois, with various political and military updates.
A Sunday morning blaze at St Joseph's church in Mercury Alabama destroyed the building as worshippers attended services. The fire caused about 60000 in loss with 25000 insured and no injuries reported among the congregation. The church will be rebuilt.
The article discusses the excitement and anxiety around a first child, noting fear of childbirth and praising the liniment "Mother's Friend" as a prepartum aid. It promotes a free booklet "Before Baby is Born" from The Prefield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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