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Newspaper
Waunakee News
Location
Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
3
MEL OI CAPTOR DETAINED IN MADISON AS PNEUMONIA SUSPECT HELD IN CARE. LOCAL SHERIFFS REPORT PROGRESS IN CASE INVOLVING ABDUCTION CLAIM. DETECTIVES GATHER WITNESSES AND CHECK RECORDS FOR LIKELY MOTIVE AND TIMELINE.
The obituary recalls Gen Henry Harnden a pioneer of Union actions in the Civil War born in Wilmington Mass March 4 1823. He died at home after several weeks illness leaving a sorrowing wife and children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday in the Congregational church with Rev E G Updike officiating.
A biographical sketch recounts General Harnden’s life from sea adventures in the 1830s to service in the Union Army. He rose from private to colonel, led cavalry operations including pursuit of Jeff Davis, held state offices, and died after a career marked by battlefield wounds and public service.
The House took up the Columbia appropriation bill totaling 6,608,378 with Rep Grout of Vermont explaining provisions. Debate covered an isthmian canal, open door policy, imperialism motives, and popular election of senators, with remarks by Dems Adams on canal, Cowherd on Philippines, Howard on open door, Rucker on constitutional amendment, and Boutelle replying.
Washington reports reveal Senator Gallinger rebutting a charge from Senator Penrose amid a three hour Porto Rican debate. The exchange drew astonished reactions as observers watched the pattern of obstruction and a vote call loomed. The House also passed the District of Columbia appropriation bill totaling 6,608,378 dollars and approved a Fort Hayes reservation transfer for an experiment station and normal school in Kansas.
After a two day Senate debate the Porto Rican relief appropriation bill passed. The measure provides 2 096 000 for public education works and other government uses in Porto Rico. An amendment by Senator Allen arguing the constitution extends to Porto Rico failed 26 to 17. The Senate scheduled the Quay case for two weeks from next Tuesday.
A lighthearted comic panel shows a wife asking why her daughter acts up and a husband suggesting her marriage to him against her parents’ wishes may be to blame. The caption from Puck amplifies the joke.
News from London on March 16 describes rapid south African campaign advances as Gen. Roberts nears Bloemfontein. Juxtaposed reports note Joubert's interception, reinforced defense lines, and public optimism backed by Delcasse’s speech and Kruger warnings. The piece also covers Gatacre crossing the Orange and Roberts entering Bloemfontein with minimal resistance. The war loan passes its third reading in the house of commons.
Chicago March 15 final steps completed to incorporate Armour packing interests with a capitalization of 20 million dollars. The business will remain under the same management as before, transitioning from a copartnership to a corporation without changes in leadership.
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