18 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
1
The Sultan requests a cross of Dodge's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid his many wives as the Philippine commissioners consider relief. Matthew's Pharmacy is named in the plea as the source for the remedy.
Bozeman dispatch reports Frank Rogers shot his wife Mrs Etta Davis in Belgrade last night then killed himself. The couple's hired girl heard no shots. Davis arrived from Butte to take his family home as deputies and boarders discovered the horrific scene.
Washington visitors told house and senate committees that a private firm could run a Pacific cable for twenty years at eight to ten million dollars, instead of building and owning the system. They claim to act for the country, but pack hotel bills and seek Uncle Sam’s money to secure corporate bonds.
A Washington branch meeting of the American auxiliary of the Cuban Providential Red Cross Society heard a letter from Mrs. Estes G Rathbone, president, describing urgent requests for aid in Havana and Santiago de Las Vegas. She notes 200 orphans on streets of the town of Las Vegas with limited mercy funds. Mrs. McKinley is among contributors.
The Senate’s week centers on the Philippines and expansion rather than the financial bill. Beveridge delivers a stirring pro expansion speech, while Hoar, anti expansion, counters with earnest but less polished oratory. Hoar warns that commercial gains tempt the nation.
Punctuality is required and courtesy to all is imperative. Pupils may enter at any time and visitors are not allowed in adult classes without percussion. Simple street dress suits class exercises. Mrs. Bubser may reject applicants or cancel tickets for bad character or misconduct. Slides on footwear emphasize thin soled slippers or pomps free from nails for adults and low heels for children.
The Senate debated Hale’s resolution on American flour seized by England and its release. Lodge blocked immediate consideration, and within three hours official news arrived in Washington that the flour had been released. The item underscores the value of patience in public life.
The paper admits publishers complain over rising printing paper costs tied to trusts and push to place wood pulp and printing paper on the free list. With an election year, Congress may act to aid publishers amid the lobbying push.
The House adopted a resolution directing the Roberts committee to investigate polygamy charges against two Utah postmasters after completing the Roberts case this week. The move signals a forthcoming inquiry into Utah postal officials.
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