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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
2
The notice proclaims the paper as the official paper of the county and mentions Second Class Mail Matter. It discusses astronomers seeking to reveal gun secrets and questions the name of an American consul who fled Pretoria during the Transvaal disturbances.
The Albany Evening Journal notes Charles Croker of New York blocks ex Senator Hill from influencing the Democratic race this year. Croker aims to keep Tammany aligned with Robert A. Van Wyck's mayoralty, protecting his interests regardless of the national presidential outcome.
Senator Morgan of Alabama, a Democrat, extols President McKinley for steadfast leadership on the Philippine Islands bill while criticizing anti expansionists. He commends the treaty of Paris as advantageous and praises the President’s self control and self abnegation against imperial temptations.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports two rival revolts destabilizing China. One, led by the Boxers, opposes Western influence and favors the Empress Dowager. The other, backed by Kang Yuwei reformers, challenges the Manchus as European powers press for action. Army weakness fuels the crisis as troops defect to rebels.
The article argues European powers disagree, with Russia as the sole great power within striking distance. Russia faced with a crisis says it is ready to act while other powers protest Beijing's indifference. Russia's Asiatic stance positions it to intervene if China falls to rebellion forces.
The Washington correspondent reports a hoax that duped European stamp collectors. A world renowned stamp collector left a will offering his collection to anyone producing a genuine example of a rare stamp, with the British Museum to receive the whole collection if no such person appeared in ten years. The deception aimed to spur interest in stamp dealing and the collection now rests in the British Museum.
Former pugilist known as Black Spider delivers sermon on A Good Minister in Boston. He urges spirituality, humanity, prayer and meditation, faithful parishioners, and Holy Spirit guidance. The piece contrasts his path with John L Sullivan’s alleged disdain for ex boxers entering the ministry.
Heavy rains force postponement of the Confederate Veterans parade and related events planned for today in Louisville. The Song of Veterans program is moved to tomorrow and many attractions are canceled or scaled back. Hindman elected commander in chief as 40 new camps push total to 180.
London June 1 Justice Matthews in the Queen's Bench division held that insurance companies must honor policies on gold requisitioned by the Transvaal before the war. Two claims each for £100,000 were decided in favor of mining companies, ruling no state of war existed at the time of seizure.
An epidemic of black cancer rash spreads in West Derby, a Newport suburb, with three deaths in a week. Residents became ill for two days before fatal symptoms emerged. fifty houses are quarantined and schools closed as authorities work to stop spread.
Philadelphia boys’ message to President Kruger reaches Pretoria as British forces close in. Messenger Jules Smith delivers the cable with sympathy from American youths. Kruger replies with thanks and a dignified farewell as the scene ends with a group photo.
San Francisco reports say Chinese Six Companies plead for daily food relief for indigent Chinatown residents amid quarantine. Chinese consulate rejects vaccine submission, while concerns of police protection and possible violence grow. Health officials cite census inoculation consent as feasible.
The Industrial Commission in Washington announced a schedule of hearings for June. Witnesses will address agriculture horticulture general labor conditions and compulsory arbitration across dates from June 6 to June 14 with representatives from Maryland West Virginia Virginia Washington Ohio New York New Jersey Michigan Florida and national associations attending.
A cloud burst in Dewey near Champaign Illinois caused heavy damage last night. Many homes were damaged and farm fields flooded as streets turned to rivers. Farmers face significant losses with young corn and oats uprooted by the torrents.
A dispatch from Cape Castle dated May 31 reports Captain Hall with a relief party believed to have entered Koomassie on May 26. Governor Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgens with the sick wounded and refugees was expected to arrive at Fumsu on May 30.
June L Gouverneur Fhemas backs a plan to settle defeated Boers in Colorado’s Platte Valley. The Union Pacific Land Company offers 4 million acres to be claimed under the Carry ignd act across Julesburg and Wyoming divisions with no gift charge. Transport to Colorado to be provided and repaid later after communities establish. Land agent C Want departs East to meet Boer envoys and detail the proposal.
A revised casualty list from the nitro glycerine blast at Kelly's gas well near Marietta Ohio shows five killed and five injured with three fatally wounded. The deceased are William Watson and T Daniels both of Marietta, Hazelton Spears and Herman Spears farmers, William Carpenter farmer, and one more unnamed victim.
Governor Poynter reports a Washington message that Boer envoys will pass through Lincoln on their return. A receiving commission forms to plan the welcome and to learn Mr Bryan's likely national policy stance if elected, but Bryan declines to discuss the anticipated visit and any conference.
New York June 1. Actress Della May Fox was committed by Justice McAdam in the Supreme Court to Wavecrest asylum at Astoria L I on the petition of her brother William H Fox and other evidence showing she is laboring under delusions.
A heavy chemical explosion at Eastman Kodak works near Rochester, New York, today wrecked part of the building. Foreman Tracey was instantly killed and several workers injured. The incident occurred just outside the city line.
Philadelphia June 1 a cable message received here reports the death of the founder of beer in America. He died at his residence in Isers-Lautern Rhein. Death was due to paralysis. Bagel, born in 1816, was the German lager pioneer in the United States.
A man who arrived about sixty years ago settled in the city and started a brewery. In 1886 he retired from business and went abroad, never returning to his homeland.
The Senate opened with petitions from California figures urging Congress to fund famine relief in India and to refer the proposal to appropriations. Debate touched on colonial aid, responses to Africa, and prior donations from several states.
The first chamber in The Hague rejected the government bill to insure workmen against accidents by 83 to 20 votes. It is said the ministry will resign.
The Duke of Portland's bay filly Laroche by St Luthor outpaced rivals to win the Oaks stakes of 4500 sovereigns at Epsom. Mer ry Gal finished second and Lady Schumperg, ridden by Tod Brown, took third among fourteen starters. The Walton plate saw Platitudes win 200 sovereigns for J B Platt, with Immatha and Maggie Mitchell placing.
Washington reports the comptroller of the treasury has ruled that special taxes for tobacco dealers and manufacturers are to be computed using total sales from the preceding fiscal year. It does not matter whether the business operated for the full year or only part of it.
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company advanced the wages of all conductors and motormen by about one cent per hour. About 600 employees are affected.
The international legislative committee of the Pan American Medical Congress announces the next triennial meeting will be held in Havana Cuba on December 26 27 28 and 29.
Back in Indianapolis June 1 W. S. Taylor and Charles Finley returned from Martinsville. No Kentucky officer has arrived to place Taylor under arrest as far as is known.
London reports on June 1 that Lord Roberts may reach Pretoria soon as British forces threaten the Transvaal capital. A rebel-elected claim of Kruger's death is unconfirmed while Gen. Rundle drives Boers to allow Lindley reoccupation eight miles east of Senekal.
Captain Roberts of the Thirty-fifth regiment and two companions, captured May 29 at San Miguel de Mayumo Luzon, remain in rebel hands. Rebels promise humane treatment under war laws. Roberts’s wife learned of the capture by note. Earlier, a lynching incident left three dead and four captured. one wounded man freed. Captain Abbott of the Forty-second encountered 250 Ladrones near Sanalion. one American died, Filipinos reported killed and four wounded.
The summoning of citizens to form a posse comitatus of 2500 deputy sheriffs continues. Professional men are being sworn in and organized into squads under a captain. Deputies drilled in riot shotgun use will patrol street car lines. Up to noon 325 sworn. Sheriff Pohlman appoints ex-Lieut. Col. J H Cavender to organize the posse.
Winnipeg residents faced disruption to a large June 1 celebration after Lieut. Col. Rutland advised the battalion would not take part. Mayor Wilson protested to the adjutant general in Ottawa claiming the order halted spontaneous national pride. Ottawa replied do not anticipate occupation of Pretoria. Citizens condemned Ottawa interference as unnecessary.
The June 1 1900 Treasury report lists total national bank note circulation at 300,488,889 with yearly rise of 58,442,335 and monthly gain of 15,210,563. Bond based circulation stands at 263,089,117 up 56,783,163 yearly and 17,021,055 monthly. Pawn money secured circulation is 37,309,772 up 1,641,162 yearly and down 1,811,392 this month. United States registered bonds securing circulation notes are 276,829,990 and securing public deposits 93,853,580.
Oak Park police raided the Hawthorne race track in Chicago on June 1 and confiscated all cards time sheets and paraphernalia used by bookmakers. No arrests reported.
Police with search warrants raided the betting ring at the track amid Oak Park authorities push against liquor yelling and gambling. Track officials offered no resistance during the operation.
Washington reports Adolph Kempff in command of Newark at Taku since a Wednesday cable. Marines travel by rail to Pekin to guard the American legation, with Conger noting no improved communications and Boxers active around the capital. Detachments of international forces, including 350 guards, arrive to stabilize Pekin.
Dr Mary L Burnham writes from Ellsworth Maine about the Boxer movement near Chinafu China in China province. She notes the Ta La Hui is quelled in the city but attacks and killings continue. She cites danger to missionaries the English consul Campbell and officials. She fears instability will persist even if peace comes only through partition and prolonged unrest.
Special agents in Chicago report a preliminary population census for Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North and South Dakota and Kansas. Minnesota shows growth with Duluth and the Twin Cities expanding. overall state population up 33 percent from 1 301 826 in 1890 to 1 735 768 in 1900. Figures for Duluth St Paul Minneapolis and Winona are given with high confidence they approach official returns.
A June census launch urges Winonians to cooperate with enumerators. Citizens are assured personal data stay private in totals, with penalties for nonresponse, and urged to answer fully to ensure accurate national statistics.
The Joly Beven Club traveled to Fountain City aboard the Robert Harris last evening. They danced at Ulrich's hall until the storm threatened. departure for home was delayed past midnight and Wingna was not read until morning.
Four men stormed the Savings Bank at Sheldahl near Des Moines, holding fifty citizens at gunpoint. They looted about $1,600 and caused extensive destruction to the bank, with a total loss estimated around $3,000. No trove of clues has been found.
In New York on June 1 a further conference among sugar interests including the National, Mollenhauers and New York or Doescher refineries was held. The preliminaries to incorporation are to be finalized and the new company may begin operations next week. Mollenhauer and Doescher refineries will resume full capacity. no reopening date is set for the National Refinery at Yonker s.
New York newsroom reports refined sugar prices rose ten points across all grades on June 1, reflecting broad market pressure and suggesting continued demand. Industry observers note the move highlights aggressive price dynamics in the sugar market.
Magdeburg prussia June 1 sugar refineries withdraw offers as the German sugar trust begins operations. No sales for twelve days. The trust will then fix prices for home trade.
June 1 market report shows nominal values for merchantile paper at 4 percent small coin and sigf4 cent, silver certificates, Goabice Bar aliver California, Mexican dollars at 47 1 2 cents, and government bonds around three percent.
Better receipts 8,044 packages. market barely steady. Western creamery 16% 117c factory 14 16c. Cheese receipts 5,864 packages. market steady. Fancy large white 9c small. Eggs receipts 18,593 packages. market quiet storage western at mark 124 13c. Sugar raw strong fair refining 41-16c centrifugal 96 test. Coffee steady No 7 Rio 8c.
Wheat futures closed with June at 72 cents, July at 424 cents, and September at 73.5 cents. The June option settled at 0.72, July at 4.24, and September at 0.425 dollars per bushel amid steady trading.
The Minneapolis grain market notes bid levels for closing delivery in July and September with No 1 hard at 65 1 2 cents, No 1 northern at 66 1 2 cents, No 3 northern at 63 1 2 cents, reflecting on track values.
Duluth market notes show hard and northern flour prices with slight declines and July September futures. Chicago clearings total 625,716,167 with balances 2,720,057. Sutter market reports steady creameries and eggs, dressed poultry steady, cattle receipts 1,500 with mixed prices, Texas fed steers 4.60 to 6.50, sheep weaker at 4.40 to 5.40, lambs 5.60 to 3.00.
Wheat opened higher at 67 40 a bushel with light Argentine shipments and Liverpool steadiness. reports of rain in the North West mixed, shorts covered to 58 67. Corn and oats traded steady to firm with ample receipts and light activity. hogs supported by a firm market. Cash grain quotes quoted for No 2 red, No 2 Y, and spring wheats. oats and rye prices listed with various basis figures.
Fragmentary notice lists commodities and prices including wheat oats and corn with July and September markers. Mentions Northwestern Company and FG Looax & Co. in a cryptic trade context.
The first local strawberries of the season were brought to the city yesterday by Mr. H. Bejk of Bluff Siding. Fickwick strawberries are expected tomorrow. The local berries are described as large and of excellent flavor this year.
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