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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
3
Reports describe a powerful British offensive in the northeast Transvaal area with Franç the Boers retreating from new fronts. Troops march three miles an hour amid cold nights while Boers destroy bridges and threaten Johannesburg mines. looming tension fuels fear and claims of cruelty.
The letter directs a rigorous investigation into postal irregularities in Cuba. Charles Emory Smith, Postmaster General, urges a complete audit of the system, accountability for guilty officials, and swift punishment. He assigns a senior officer to supervise, report to the department, and consider removals and reforms to improve administration and service.
Chicago May 24 The Methodist general conference resumed debate on pastorate time limit and admission of women to the general conference. The minority report on itinerancy was voted down and the majority report adopted by the conference.
The Louisiana Purchase Centennial bill gains traction in Washington as St Louis advocates push for a World’s Fair. Sentiment in Congress rises and supporters show more aggressiveness, though it is unclear if Speaker’s opposition can be overcome.
London observers note students and others marching toward Maj Gen Baden Powell’s mother’s house in large displays of flags. Stars and Stripes appear widely, alongside or interwoven with the Union Jack, reflecting a strong American presence in the celebrations.
Chicago dispatch notes W G Edens general superintendent of the free delivery system sails from Chicago for a series of offices in Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Montana. On Memorial Day he will address Nebraska letter carriers at the state convention in Omaha.
Washington on May 27 reports indicate the president will appoint Charles Leitchigan of Massachusetts to fill the vacancy on the industrial commission left by the resignation of M L D Ratchford. Leitchigan formerly served as general secretary treasurer of the Knights of Labor.
A fire at the bureau of engraving and printing yesterday caused about $1500 in damage, largely to outbuildings. The blaze will not interfere with the bureau's ongoing work.
Arthur Rehan brother of Ada Rehan and Mrs. Oliver Doud Byron died Saturday in Brooklyn aged 38. He had managed many of Augustin Daly s road companies.
Berlin May 28 report notes the German torpedo flotilla 2 moving slowly along its line and expected to reach Rotterdam, with the ships continuing toward their objective under cautious progress.
An 19th century style ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as instant relief for corns, blisters, sweating, callouses, and sore feet. It claims dramatic comfort, says it fits into new shoes, and offers mail order in New York with a $0.26 price and free sample.
A long session report notes Senate debate on post office funds and labor powers, with amendments on contracts for pneumatic tube service. It covers Alaska civil government progress, Indian and Cuban affairs investigations, and house actions on private pension bills and a Nicaragua canal question.
Frankfort May 85 Republican Auditor Sweeney moves to turn over state records and office possession to Democratic Auditor Coulter without court action. Other Republicans expected to join, leaving the state house soon officered by Democrats. Democratic leaders gather as state convention plans to nominate delegates to Kansas City. questions arise over a separate gubernatorial nomination convention.
Judge Adama in United States district court sentenced Arnold Tuchschmidt to five years at hard labor in the Missouri State Penitentiary for embezzling $2,042 from the office of the collector of internal revenue. The case concluded with a guilty verdict and the imposed penalty follows the May 25 proceedings.
Cleveland May 26 Herbert Noyes a broker shot on Euclid Avenue Thursday night died without regaining consciousness. Police initially thought footpad attack but now consider other possibilities. The case remains shrouded in mystery with no clear motive or suspect.
Berlin May 28 reports a large majority for the socialist candidate Herr Sudekcum in the Nuremberg Reichstag by election. The result completes the party’s return to the parliament after the previous vacancy.
An advertisement urges readers to ask their friends to try Grain-O the new beverage that replaces coffee. It claims Grain-O is safe for children and adults and promises a rich flavor with a wholesome aroma.
Reports from May 24 1899 describe Lord Roberts advancing toward Johannesburg with Me thuen moving along the Vaal river south bank and Hutton near Vredefort. Buller seeks to delay to cut rail links while predictions say the next pitched battles may occur south of the Vaal near Johannesburg or Laing's Nek.
Edward Carver shot and killed William Patterson in a political quarrel at the Republican primary in Florence. Carver, a sheriff candidate, fled to Kentucky. Two witnesses are not talking, and extradition between Kentucky and Indiana may be raised if he is captured.
Karl Duilman with unknown residence, and John Walan and John Nolin formerly of Dublin and now connected to Washington and Richmond, were convicted by Chancellor Boyd and a jury of attempting to wreck Lock 24 of the Welland canal with dynamite and sentenced to life imprisonment in Kingston penitentiary.
Louise Foster was killed on the Collins block in Syracuse by Ernest Hecht. Hecht poisoned her with chloroform and then attempted suicide, confessing the crime. A second explosion threat is noted in a Washington dispatch about the Cuban customs service.
Continued reports from McPherson Kansas on May 25 describe widespread Hessian fly damage to wheat. Farmers have plowed under many fields to prevent further loss next fall.
Washington May 24 The anti can teen bill was ordered favorably reported by the house committee of military affairs with an amendment excluding liquor from the capitol and other buildings.
Mrs Catherine Windstone widow of the late William Gigdatone has been ill for a month. her advanced age heightens concern. In Cape Town evacuation preparations, $705,000 in gold moved by rail from Pretoria to Laurence Marque, with State Secretary Rentz also aboard.
Florence Newman suffers muscular rheumatism and endorses a liniment sold by Noah Martin Druggist. The statement claims the product brings relief and is marketed as a daily remedy amid other similarly afflicted individuals.
Officials outline a touring plan as Boer peace commissioners prepare a national speaking itinerary. Wessels, English speaker, may address a pro Boer meeting in Bridgeport with Ohio Representative Lentz. Delegates delay formal statements, wary of misinterpretation amid pre Boer tour events.
The House committee voted to report the exposition bill for the 1903 St. Louis Fair without recommendation. A motion to postpone failed two to four, and a bid to report favorable lost on a four to four tie, leading to reporting without recommendation as the House acts.
At the Auditorium a crowd of 3,000 witnessed the laying on of hands as 12 bishops consecrated four new bishops of the Siethonist Episcopal church. David Hastings Moore received assignment to the shoghai district while John William Hamilton went to the San Francisco district Edwin Wallace Parker and Frank Wesley Warne were named missionary bishops to India and Malaya. Delegates and hundreds of friends filled the area to greet the new bishops.
James Fitzharris known as Skin the Goat and Joseph Mullett, released from prison in Ireland for the Phoenix Park murders of 1882, were ordered excluded and deported by the board of special inquiry at the immigration station under the law barring entry to anyone with a felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
Duonean K. Mejase, an emergency policeman, was fatally shot Wednesday on a Carvy avenue car platform after a guard issued a warning. Police have no suspect and 4 MacRae was sworn in Friday as extra police. He was cousin of Rev Jupe P. G. Robert formerly pastor of Holy Communion church in New Orleans.
A bold bank robbery in Richmond Virginia details the Penionsala bank at Williamsburgh being entered early yesterday. The safe was blown open and about two thousand dollars in money taken. No clew to the robbers is found.
A garbled OCR fragment touts a mysterious malady and claims an elixir from A. Ivy Lane will restore vitality by “draining” kidneys and liver. The passage misstates health effects and offers no clear evidence or reputable sourcing.
Springfield citizens join a Lake Park excursion to Nevada while Missouri officials discuss court cases and hangings planned for June. Reports cover rail fare changes for students, a new shoe factory at Hannibal, and a state I O O F home foundation near Liberty.
Ad repeats a product called Dr E Detchen s Anti Diuretic priced at 100 dollars, claiming it cures incontinence and stops the trouble at once. Listing notes Monroe & Howard druggists in Unionville Missouri as the seller.
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