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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
4
A letter from Miss Luta Evans of Parkersburg Iowa describes long lasting ailments including womb inflammation leucorrhea heart trouble and severe pain. She credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with her recovery and gratitude for the doctoring advice.
The OCR preserves a 1900 Republican issue listing publishers and local officials. Names include Robt L Cray, Rollie Timmons, Leet Robibon, and J. Jellyson, tied to townships such as Lincoln Tr, Elm, Unionville, Jackson, Wilson, and West Dist. The page shows subscription pricing and local offices, but many items are garbled.
Dr M agee describes the Corbett Jeffries bout at the Coney Island Athletic Club on May 11 with ringside notes. The piece mentions ring setup lights audience size about 7 600, fighters Jeffries Corbett, referee Charley White, and appearances by Kid McCoy Fitzsimmons and Sullivan. it details rounds 1 through 17 including blows and shifts in momentum.
A boxing match ends with Jeffries delivering a brutal left to Corbett jaw and knocking him down as the referee counts to ten. Corbett struggles upright, then collapses again, with White declaring Jeffries the winner after the round.
Kansas City permits a peaceful downtown parade for striking streetcar workers as talks stall. In St Louis police and strikers clash, Governor Stephens pushes 2500 emergency officers amid criticism from strikers leader Mahon. Arbitration settles suburban railway, but transit strike persists with damaged wires and blocked tracks.
United States District Judge Jupar Hoox in Kansas City issues an order restraining street car strikers from interfering with U S mails or traffic on street car lines. The order warns that defying federal authority risks serious consequences.
Memorial and decoration services planned by the Lemonville Post No 99 with a May 27 church service at M KE Church. Rev H M Ingram to preach, music led by Mrs Q R Hatfield, children to distribute flowers at graves, and a procession to the cemetery followed by a graveside program.
Mansfeld Post No. 181 G A R announces Decoration and Memorial services at S J John Elder with Elder 8 H Gunn to preach the Memorial sermon. Committees named for speaker, church decorations, grounds, cemeteries, and adjutant roles.
J B Harper Adjt. reports eight Civil War headstones placed at Unionville cemetery through Wade Post 54 of the G A R. He lists marked graves for six soldiers and notes two lacking stones for Capt Peter Thompson and R E Chandler. Government stones to be provided once records verified by the War Department.
A Macon editor boasted of no negroes in Schuyler County and a local leader claimed colored residents would be safe only if they kept away from chicken roasts. The Macon Citizen cited intolerance and noted secret disappearances, questioning progressive claims in Lancaster and Schuyler.
A Kansas City gathering of Missouri Republicans displays unity and drive to nominate strong candidates. Rumors favor Joseph Flory for governor, W. J. Porterfield for secretary of state, and E. F. Allen for lieutenant governor. Webster Davis may spark a vice presidential bid, while Bryan is forecast to sweep nationally.
A Globe summary asserts the Tuk Republicans campaign with a claimed record of achievements and future aims while portraying the Democrats as full of promises and weak on past policy.
A Kansas joker recalls a Boston banquet toast about Daniel Webster as a quip tied to the Populist nomination of William Jennings Bryan and Charles A. Towne. The remark likens Massachusetts greatest son to a New Hampshire figure in the context of the convention.
An ad urges readers to visit their druggist for Krause's Headache Capsules claiming they prevent pain even if the skull is cracked. The capsules are advertised as harmless with a guarantee and priced at 25 cents, sold by A. W. Lane.
The article notes Bryan loses Populist support at Sioux Falls and faces a split campaign from middle-of-the-roaders likely costing him votes. It adds strong speculation that Hor Edwin C. Stanard of St Louis is being seriously considered as a Republican vice presidential candidate, with implications Missouri could elect a Republican governor and tilt part of its electoral votes to the GOP if nominated.
The text asserts Io A. M. Dockery will win Missouri’s gubernatorial race this fall. It claims a Democratic majority will pass an election bill to create a county election board, predicting a Goebelized state with Republicans sidelined.
A Toledo notary notes the swearing of Krank J. Cheney as senior partner of F J Cheney Co promising a hundred dollars for any caramy cured by Hall's Catareu Cure. The Missouri Republican State Convention in Kansas City gathers 2025 delegates, framed as a large, reformist body opposing machine politics and praising Republican progress.
In the Allegheny mountains a distinct people seek education amid poverty. Washington College, founded 1780 near the Tennessee river, funds student living by work on a 100 acre farm. Endowment lacking, needs land purchases to expand and meet scholarships for needy students.
An exchange notes American churchyards as sites of mining fever and digs for ancestors. Critics see vandalism while defenders say the activity seeks to recover lineage and heritage.
Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York says a long running sore on his breast healed after using Banner Salve. He reports relief after half a box and vows to keep the product at home, praising its effectiveness.
The readable fragments show garbled phrases about a city and people but no clear event, date, or outcome. Entities are indiscernible, making a definitive summary impossible without original context.
In Philadelphia on May 13 a jury awarded Mrs Elizabeth G Reading 300 damages in her suit against Mrs Anna Gazzamudiec alleging affection of the plaintiff's husband. The court action stems from claimed interference and breach of conjugal ties.
On May 13 in Philadelphia four English iron and steel manufacturers arrived, heralded as an important mission for the British government. The visit signals potential industrial and trade discussions between the two nations.
May 11. Frati Abbatto was hanged in the Camden county jail for the murder of Genaro de teo. His countryman Gillow accompanied the town in the execution.
An ad urges readers to call and see for themselves about borrowing money. It hints at cheaper rates and bets on personal contact in North Southern Iowa, with unclear contact details.
A terse notice warns trespassers on a farm or rented land that any found on the property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The message includes garbled contact leads and no clear sender or location.
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my son T. J. Hunt nor protest or pay notes signed in my name. James Hon. April 80th, 1900.
Unionville officials warn residents west of town within city limits to clean up all kinds of filth along the road. Deadline is May 9, 1900. Addressed by Mayor H. L. Hartanky.
If you seek affordable credit with time privilege and annual interest, consult B H Bonfoey for detailed figures before submitting your application.
Weekly price list from S H Jackson Co. shows market rates for livestock poultry and farm goods in Unionvittz Missouri. Entries include hides corn timothy seed butter beeswax tallow rags feathers eggs and poultry with figures and units typical of early 20th century staple prices.
Trustee B H Bont announces sale of James T Smith and Nancy J Smiths real estate in Putnam County Missouri to satisfy a deed of trust dated March 28 1899. The property description covers the east half of the northeast quarter in a specified township and range. The sale will occur Thursday June 14 1900 at the courthouse in Unionville Missouri between 10 am and 5 pm to highest bidder for cash.
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