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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
An erratic Beav er Herald page reports on Beattle and McKinley era politics and social events. It notes Niagara Falls power expansion adding turbines and 50,000 kilowatts, while detailing rising beverage expenditures and agricultural shifts, alongside scattered religious notices and local figures in a fragmented, period-voice style.
Dispatches from Manila and Washington describe renewed fighting in the north with hundreds of insurgents killed or captured. Details include attacks on Batespeiti, losses around Lapefers Hall, and continued clashes near Lavine and other provinces. No American casualties are reported in some areas, while a large post office bill and military supply movements are noted in the U S capital.
A massive blaze swept Ottawa and Hull, destroying thousands of homes and businesses. An estimated 4,500 residences and numerous factories and churches were lost, with widespread damage to the Victoria and Chaudiere islands and near the Union Station. The estimated total damage runs into millions as emergency crews battle the flames.
A fire swept through a triple apartment building in New York last April causing 45 families to be displaced. The incident closed nearby shops and the Pacific West Terminal area and work is to begin soon on new development near the site.
Washington April 27 Kenster Mason introduced a measure demanding the withdrawal of United States troops from Cuba and handing over control to Cuban authorities. The proposal argues for ending foreign occupation and restoring Cuban governance amid calls to halt intervention and support the Cuban people.
A chaotic national scene unfolds as Durbin and allies push their ticket through contested primaries. Figures from Andersen to Lawrenceburg appear in fragmented reports detailing political maneuvering, public reactions, and calls for party unity amid unexpected tensions.
Oklahoma farmers faced variable conditions with frost and ice early in the week, harming early vegetables and fruit while corn and cotton planting continued. Across Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, and other nations crops showed mixed results with frost damage to first crops and general moisture improving grass and wheat.
Fashion notes highlight three quarter hone garments gaining favor with dressy men living outdoors. Advice covers negligee shirts with narrow curved cuffs and high band turndown collars, noting retailers adopting the style for business wear.
The page includes health cures and tonics for digestion and biliousness, travel notes about Northern Pacific routes, and notices from Allen & Olmsted and others. It also features a talking bird for sale, an odd gag about a cracker craving, and assorted drugstore promotions with quack-like claims. The scattered items reflect early 20th century newspaper miscellany.
Suffering women share testimonials about Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound easing menstrual pain and female trouble. Letters from Mrs Pinkham’s campaign describe relief from cramps, back pain, and irregular menses after use, with several named states and towns cited.
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