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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
3
A lead crucifix two centuries old was found in Bucyrus by Rev Brashler during cellar diggings. He believes Jesuit Fathers from Quebec to New Orleans passed through Ohio about that era and will check Catholic records in Canada to confirm whether the item was lost or traded to a local Indian chief.
Louis and Walter Johnson, 20, twins, have suffered daily epileptic fits for years. They have never yet had an attack at the same time, with Louis affected during the day and Walter at night, while they care for each other during spasms.
Springfield report of Mrs. Wingate’s throat surgery reveals a pin lodged for 18 years. Chardon man Thomas Callahan killed between railroad cars. Toledo warehouse fire causes 40000 loss with 20000 insured. Massillon child fatally cooked in lard. Dayton woman committed to asylum due to Spiritualism. Findlay man Herbert McDonald dies after 60 foot oil derrick fall.
In Cheyenne Wyoming last night between 9 and 10 o clock the Pacific Express office was robbed of several thousand dollars. Authorities pursue clues but maintain secrecy and no leads have been found. In Galveston Texas William J Bryan refused to consider running for the Nebraska Senate seat saying he would not be a candidate.
The Republican House caucus unanimously nominated Gen Henderson for speaker. His brief thank you praised devotion to economy in spending and urged intelligent handling of a growing nation’s expanding needs. Critics warn he may yield to fellow members more easily than Reed.
The draft outlines a gold standard for the U S dollar with the present gold dollar as the unit and all interest bearing U S obligations and notes to be paid in gold. It creates a treasury division for issue and redemption and a gold reserve equal to 25 percent of notes plus treasury notes, with authority to sell three percent bonds to sustain parity.
A speechless moment follows Wille asking if others hear his thinking as Aunt Jane scolds him to be quiet. The exchange highlights a child’s frail curiosity and a gentle reminder to hush, set in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper tone.
A collage of quotes and adverts from the era features lines about broad mindedness and politeness, humorous exchanges, and medical patent remedies. It cites testimonials and slogans including cures for colds, coughs, and consumption, with names and places such as Louisa Lindaman Bethany Mo and dates from 1894.
Editorials from Chicago Tribune Baltimore American and others discuss the Republican caucus backing Reed rules, Gen Henderson’s leadership, and the push for a gold standard. They weigh House and Senate bills, gold reserves, and Secretary of the Treasury powers, warning against overreach as silver supporters brace for a summer fight.
Collections of excerpts from several papers discuss Democratic and Republican stance ahead of 1900. Washington Post notes anti smoking signs. Indianapolis Journal cites party duties in congress. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune mocks critics while Cincinnati notes Nebraska results boosting Republican hopes. Globe-Democrat highlights Bryan’s nomination risk and expansion debate shaping 1900 campaign.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas aged 111 recalls his long life and praises Dr. Hartman’s Peruna as the best remedy for coughs colds and catarrh. He says catarrh is the great enemy of old age and credits Peruna with maintaining his health and longevity. A free book on catarrh is offered by the Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus Ohio.
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