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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
4
The Houston Post critiques U S. officials over Cuban postal frauds, accusing the administration of concealing malfeasance to aid party interests. It argues the scandal reveals systemic greed and imperial aims, provoking Cuban distrust and Spain’s derision of U S. policy toward Cuba.
Pension Commissioner John Lindsey completed the last payments for the year after disbursing 268000 to indigents 195000 to invalids and 213240 to widows of Confederate soldiers. The indigent and invalid accounts exhausted their appropriation, leaving a balance after widow claims are settled. A claim must be filed by September 15 for state consideration.
About 55 000 inquisitive persons were sent to request ladies real ages and many impertinent questions. The United States census scope has expanded from simple counting to broad statistical data for historians and statesmen, though cost at 16 million dollars and value remain debated.
A Ways and Means member blames publishers for not taking concerted action against the paper trust, noting editors opposed the trust but lacking organized anti trust lobbying. The piece laments ongoing exactions and the absence of coordinated legislative effort.
Senator Tillman notes few Southerners are glad the Confederacy lost the Civil War. He argues the South remains loyal to the flag today as in the sixties, citing San Juan Hill and Santiago as proof of steadfast defense.
A column discusses Kruger leading Boers with the belief God would direct their bullets, then describes Spain and the British war turn. It cites Lord Roberts closing on Pretoria, and reflects on divine justice versus raw firepower, noting historical contrasts with military outcomes. It questions the fairness of divine guidance in war outcomes.
Commissioner Evans says Civil War veterans death rate stands at about 3.3 percent and will rise yearly. Current survivors total 925,000 with 742,467 on pension. In the year, 24,787 pensioned veterans died. Average age is about 59. The last War of 1812 survivor died last summer after 75 years. The Civil War pension list may endure forty to fifty years, perhaps longer with wives of veterans.
The Americus Times Recorder argues the World ignored ongoing slavery and polygamy in the Sulu Archipelago under the American flag and a US Sultan treaty. The piece frames this as a contradiction between proclaimed values and the actual conditions in Mindanao’s seas.
The Savannah News reports rumors from Paris about Boni Castellane and Countess Anna. It notes the Castellanes face debt and possible sale of their Paris mansion, with Pierpont Morgan said to be eyeing their art. Anna’s late father Jay Gould left an income but Boni allegedly spends over a million a year.
The Pennsylvania supreme court ruled a will by Dr Gerber invalid. He left about 200000 to his nonexistent great great grandchildren with a plan to revisit Earth at their age of 22. The court awarded the estate to the decedent's son.
Miss Elizabeth Smith of Derby Connecticut heiress with forty thousand dollars plans to marry a typewriter factory mechanic earning twelve dollars a week. The socialite found more appeal in the hammer and overalls than in her numerous suitors from high society.
John Brisben Walker writes to William J Bryan criticizing imperialism trusts and militarism as the campaign defining issue. He urges the Democratic party to unite for republican institutions and warns against a platform that could alienate voters essential to preserving government by the people.
The lines urge turning from sorrow to song, drowning sighs in melody. Mockingbirds’ thrumming voices are set against weeping, promoting a hopeful refrain.
The exchange features Wige saying he does not take life seriously and lacks worries, while Wagg suggests getting married as a remedy. The fragment shows a light humorous tone about life plans and commitments.
An advertisement touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as the true natural cure for female troubles. It claims to address irregular menses, leucorrhea, uterine prolapse, nervousness, headaches and backaches with herbs and vegetables. A one dollar bottle is urged for trial, with a free illustrated book offered by The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
Petitioners B H Wright Charles F Paxton W Mays and others seek twenty year incorporation for eighty thousand dollars capital to compress cotton and operate mills and machinery including oil and fertilizer from cotton seed. They request real estate authority branch offices and stock issuance with limited shareholder liability and rights to borrow or invest. Hammond Hammond attorneys.
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