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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
3
A patient recounts strong health improvements after taking three or four bottles of cake with Dr Hartman’s medicine. The letter notes a six month old baby girl’s weight gain and the author’s own newfound strength, praising the remedy and its author from Columburg Ohio.
Washington reports the monthly statement of receipts and expenditures for June 1900. Total receipts reached 27,396,573 with a surplus of 4,814,528 for the month after expenses. Revenue and expenditures by source are listed, noting increases and decreases from May 1899 and fiscal year comparisons.
A garbled Philadelphia dispatch notes President Kra ger delivering a message with sympathy and sorrow over a looming untold fate affecting South Africa as nations face upheaval. The report hints at a dramatic geopolitical shift while avoiding sensational detail.
An American messenger delivers a sympathy message to President Kruger in Pretoria as tears are shed and the scene is described with reverent silence. Secretary Reitz translates the courier’s simple remarks about Philadelphia schoolboys and the long journey completed in safety. The moment ends with congratulations and a group photograph.
In Dewey near Champaign Illinois heavy damage followed a cloudburst from Thursday night into Friday. Sidewalks tore up, homes damaged, farms flooded, and corn and oats uprooted by rushing rainwater. Continuous showers began Sunday night, culminating in a final downpour that overwhelmed the village.
The Russian ambassador warned the sultan at Constantinople on June 2 that Armenian persecutions must stop and reparations be made. He stated that without this, Russian armed interference in the troubled province is certain, and the sultan and palace circles fear the consequences.
A Washita Oklahoma physician reports Mrs. Brewer freed from years of scrofula with Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It allegedly stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Available from Noah Martin Druggist for five cents with a guarantee.
A note urges caution as Belgian hares spread from the Pacific coast and Midwest toward the East. Experts warn rapid breeding could yield millions of rabbits harming farms, citing Australia’s long battle with overrun lands and costly eradication efforts.
A Manchester Iowa man recounts a near fatal struggle with lung disease and hemorrhages. He credits Kings New Discovery with curing chest and lung troubles after doctors warned death. Free trials available at Noah Martins Drug Store.
The report shows May 1 1900 debt at 1,122,608,811 with 729,584,179 in certificates and notes offset by cash. It lists breakdowns for bonds bearing interest, noninterest debt, and total including cash in reserve and national bank deposits. The monthly currency statement for May 31 1900 records national bank note circulation at 300,488,889 up 58,424,335 year over year and 15,210,563 for the month, with portions secured by bonds and lawful money and notes on deposit totaling 276,829,990 in United States registered bonds.
A new pest appears in Missouri Oklahoma and nearby wheat fields. The plant lice or green flies cluster on young shoots and buds of roses and wheat but Kansas State University entomologist Prof Hunter says there is little practical way to eradicate them and the wheat should resist with a good stand.
A glycerine blast on the Kelly farm near Marietta Ohio killed six and fatally wounded four others. Victims include William Watson oil operator James Speers farmer Thomas Daniels and two leading citizens Charles Elston and John Loffland. Washington reports 925000 Civil War survivors with 742467 on pension rolls and 24787 deaths last year.
Santiago de Cuba June 1. The United States transport Creek with a group of Porto Rican teachers bound for New York arrived yesterday.
An advertisement urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O, a new drink claimed to replace coffee. It asserts Grain-O can be consumed by children and adults, offering a rich brown appearance like Java and easy digestion.
Mayor Phelan asks the Chinese Six Companies to estimate daily food needs for indigent residents under quarantine as San Francisco considers support measures. An autopsy protocol and detention islands are discussed while Consul General Ho Yo disputes compulsory treatments and notes rising food prices. Deputy Collector denies misstatements about shipboard health issues.
An explosion of dynamite in the home of William Broehm at Forest Junction near Brilon on Thursday morning killed six members of the Broehm family. About twelve pounds of dynamite near the stove overheated and exploded, destroying the house and leaving no survivor to explain the accident.
Frankfort Ky June 1 A bench warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of W S Taylor former governor of Kentucky. An indictment naming Taylor as an accessory to the murder of William Goebel was returned and filed on April 1 and entered of record.
At St. Clay Michigan on June 1 Captain Annie Morrison, Frank Campbell, and William Medlar were killed by a lightning strike that struck the mast and surged into the cabin where they worked on a new boat. Morrison and Medlar died instantly while Campbell died about a half hour later after being badly shocked.
Manila reports describe insurgent clashes north of the Yagan valley with an officer knocked from his horse and rescued, while a horse and saddle were captured. Separately a note cites Andrew Carnegie’s wealth claim of about 200 million dollars as relayed by a friend of Henry W. Lacy MP.
Severe fires rage in the Cataline range near Tucson, spreading over roughly twenty miles in length and ten miles across. Relief attempts by federal forces sent to contain the blaze have been unable to control the advancing flames.
Fragmentary OCR ad touts a tonic claiming health benefits and cures for internal issues. The line shows price references $100 and £, with indecipherable branding and garbled claims. The readable text mentions water-related discomfort and a dubious remedy sample offered to readers.
The session spanning debates on naval and pensions bills notes major actions including approval of the Louisiana Purchase exposition appropriation and a reform to regulate trusts. A constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate trusts failed 14 to 1 and eulogies marked the close.
St Louis on June 1 reports Sheriff John H Pohlman enacting a 2500 man special police force under city board authorization to preserve public peace during the street railway workers strike. All male citizens 16 to 65 are taxable for service unless physically disabled or already in state militia. Authorities cite police inability to manage the unrest and a lack of volunteers.
In Fenton Missouri on May 31 Bessie Holoway a 12 year old girl living with her parents woke and confronted a burglar in the house She retrieved her father s Colt revolver from the mantle and ordered the intruder to run The surprised thief fled into the woods Memorial Day observances occurred in Manila with military ceremonies at forts and memorial services in Malate cemetery and local theaters
In a 20 mile motor paced event at Waltham Massachusetts Stafford and Meyers of Cambridge collided with a post. Meyers was killed and Stafford is not expected to live.
Gen Otis arrives in San Francisco aboard the transport Meade on a Wednesday. The Meade carries three cages of smallpox and is sent to quarantine. The vessel also brought the body of 41 percent of American soldiers.
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia recalls suffering severe illness described as aprsin of the apkie and notes a period of weak health before trying a remedy that led to a complete cure.
London reports say Boer forces attempted a bold eastward move to cut the railway north of Bloemfontein while Lord Roberts pressed toward Pretoria. Cavalry skirmishes occurred near Kenv and Senekal as four Boer columns operated near Lindley Heilbron and Kroonstad. British losses totaled 182 in a daylong engagement as Rundle drew the Boers from Lindley to Senekal.
London reports Lord Roberts sends news June 2 from Orange Grove that Johannesburg is quiet with residents surrendering arms and ponies. Boer guns left in the fort. Queenslanders captured Mas 2 Crusote with 11 wagons of ammunition. Commandant Botha and 100 prisoners taken near Johannesburg amid May 29 clashes at Kroonstad and Jandley with casualties.
Topeka Kansas farmers will begin harvest this week on what Secretary Coburn calls the largest wheat crop in state history. He cites 4,685,814 winter wheat acres and an average yield expected to exceed last year's 18 bushels per acre with 74,006,000 bushels produced in 1892 across 2,800,000 acres.
Washington June 4 Col D M Ransdell escrgeant at arms to the senate leads efforts to raise capital police efficiency and appearance. An organization uniform is issued. Secretary Long Col Ransdell and others attended the first inspection by Capt J B Megrew. The force presented a smart appearance and Ransdell warned better conduct will accompany improved dress.
Gajena June 4 reports treasure strike at the Combination Zine mining Co. property. Drifters at Sadie Bell shaft encountered 25 percent jack ore at a depth of 2 feet and continued for ten feet solid.
I have used Chamberlain's cough medicine for my family for coughs and colds and grippe. It has given satisfaction to me and is recommended for relief of grippe symptoms.
Disjointed reports describe a heated quarrel over a deceased father, a fatal accident near Nevada, and a suspected suicide in St Joseph. Other items note railroad construction progress west from Unidd A, a rich ore strike at the Southern Mining Co. in Garboge, and tributes at Polly Baskett’s 100th birthday in Callao.
A health notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples eczema tetter erysipelas salt rheum and other skin eruptions. It also claims effectiveness for cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and similar conditions. Sold with a guarantee by local druggists.
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