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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
2
On Memorial Day at Churchill Downs near Louisville a Civil War reenactment of the Perryville battle drew about a thousand Union veterans and as many Confederate veterans. They wore period uniforms and fired powder in a staged clash but afterward they fraternized as citizens of a united country, a contrast to past sectional tensions.
A St Paul recount reveals a shift from Democratic to Republican leads for comptroller and a state assembly seat. Indictments follow for election officers over sworn returns vs recount results, prompting calls to adopt fraud resistant voting machines already used in Eastern states to cut costs and speed results.
Rev S F Kerfoot lauded Gen Sheridan as a brilliant Union soldier whose duty driven leadership helped recover losses after Early’s Confederate breakthrough. The speech, delivered at a State Normal school graduation, challenged skeptics who doubt the famed Winchester ride and asserted Sheridan’s impact on Civil War outcomes.
The text questions why General Manninz spoke only after decades about Wright and Sheridan. It argues that, if Cedar Creek records unjustly harmed Wright, Manninz should have spoken while Wright and Sheridan were alive. It concludes that Sheridan’s famed ride endures in American memory.
Reports from Shanghai say the dowager empress ordered the Tsung Li Ya men to back the Boxers and avoid interfering with the movement while viceroys push to block European ships. AP dispatches describe Huang Tsun station burning, bridges damaged, and Chinese troops mutinying as Boxers patrol the area. Washington notes the U S State Department sees escalating Boxer activity near Pekin but vows no joint action that risks China’s territorial integrity.
In St Louis on June 5 a special car carrying Company H of a posse was struck by two explosions on Fifteenth Washington and Twenty second Houteau avenues. One blast caused minor injuries to two men while the second lifted the car and damaged the interior. About 3000 onlookers confronted deputies who fired to disperse them. no assailants were reported hurt. A telegram from fifty business leaders urged Governor Stephens to deploy troops to restore order. He delayed militia action awaiting clear necessity.
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 2 William Jennings Bryan wrote to Mr. Cummings saying he never advocated a constitutional amendment to destroy trusts. He accuses Republicans of opposing any anti trust measure while supporting currency control and a paper money trust.
Trempealeau county Democrats nominate C S Utter to oppose J J Eoch of La Crosse for Congress this Fall. Utter, a Democrat of the Williams Tilden stripe, is described as an orator who ran for county clerk last election and could unite rival financial wings of the party.
In Sterling Colorado two men robbed the King and Sourth sheep camp three miles northeast of town. They bound gagged the owners and two employees. After the robbers fled the victims freed themselves and pursued. They killed one robber wounded another and captured the third. James Lynch was wounded in the hip during the pursuit.
Milwaukee hosts the fifth biennial convention with 2000 attendees as Mrs. Lowe opens the session in strong terms. Delegates from Massachusetts and South states exchange greetings while debates about leadership and expansion to Cuba and the Philippines unfold. The treasury reports receipts of 6800 and expenditures of 2200 with a large membership total across 684 clubs and 155000 members.
Incomplete county results show Wolverton, Republican, ahead of Green Fusion for the Oregon Supreme Court by about 8000 votes. Early GOP gains also predicted for Congress in the first district Tongue and second district Hoody, with indications the legislature will lean Republican and Portland mayoral race showing Rowe leading. City Council balance not yet settled as returns come in.
Republicans and Democrats split the legislative ticket in Multnomah County, leaving the result in doubt until complete returns are in. The county generally favors Republicans by 250 to 2000, but a split among Republicans and a Democratic Populist alliance created the deficit, while Republicans win the rest of the county tickets.
The Democratic State convention opened in the Academy of Music with efforts to avoid friction. A resolution to refer all resolutions to a committee was adopted as the session began, and talks focused on endorsing the 1896 Chicago platform and Mr. Bryan. By 5 p.m. the convention refused to receive a resolution endorsing the Chicago platform, deeming it out of order.
The Missouri Democratic State convention gathers 1211 delegates and 1211 alternates in Shelley Park for a nominating fight. Governor hopeful A M Dockery appears set for acclamation with lieutenant governor race between R H Love and W S McClintock. The party debates the Chicago platform versus a trusts and imperialism focused plank as it drafts its resolutions.
The State Democratic convention meets in Laramie to elect six delegates and six alternates to the national convention. A congressional candidate and three presidential electors are to be nominated. Delegates from populous counties, including Cheyenne, are uninstructed but likely to back Bryan and the Chicago platform reaffirmation.
Delegates arrive in Parkersburg for the Democratic State convention with Judge John Holt of Huntington as the leading gubernatorial candidate and Judge Lewis N. Taverner of Parkersburg as a strong contender. John T. McGraw, the U S Senate candidate challenging Senator Elking, arrives and Holt and McGraw allies pool issues for governor and senator.
In Baltimore on June 5 the Maryland Democratic State convention chose a delegation to Kansas City and adopted an uninstructed platform endorsing William J. Bryan as Maryland’s choice. It condemns imperialism and a large standing army and urges unity on currency to resist radicalism. The at large delegation includes Gov. John Walter Smith, State Treasurer Murray Vandiver, ex-Congressman Joseph W. Miles, and Col. L. Victor Baughman.
London reports Lord Roberts declares Pretoria occupied after six miles spruit action. dispatch dated June 4 describes heavy Boer fire and British guns driving foes from the south bank. French and Hamilton columns maneuver north and west as Pretoria is secured with minimal reported casualties.
Washington June 6. A riotous House afternoon clash between Mr Lentz and Mr Hull followed a bitter attack on Gen Corbin. Hull claimed his son served in the army and cheered as he proclaimed gratitude for those who sacrificed. Lentz retorted about supporting his own son amid wild disorder.
In Washington the Senate debates trust reform and a Pettigrew claim that Cramp shipbuilders contributed 400000 to the 1892 Republican fund. Hanna and Carter deny any improper 1892 involvement, Carter warns Democrats, Pettigrew asserts the conversation occurred, and Foraker cites Garfield while Oregon voters answer similar charges.
The President sent nominations to the Senate including J R Russell for attorney general of Puerto Rico and Samuel C Bothwell as marshal of the Supreme Court for Puerto Rico. F Frear of Hawaii named chief justice of Hawaii and Clinton A Galbraith with Antonio Persy as associate justices. Postmasters listed in St Paul Fergus Falls Moorhead and Dubuque.
The June 5 report shows steady government bonds and varied commodity pricing. Butter receipts reach 21,165 packages with western creamery prices at 18 20c. eggs receipts 17,830 with western storage at 10 12c. sugar and coffee markets show steady to firm quotes across refined and raw varieties.
New York grain prices show Wheat July 72 cents and September by 72?c with Corn July 43 and September 44 cents. Minneapolis close June 6 lists Wheat No 1 northern July 64 to 65 percent, on track No 1 hard 66 percent, No 1 northern 66 percent, Nd 2 northern 69 percent.
Close Wheat cash No 1 hard 68 c No 1 northern 66c No 2 northern 65 4c No 8 northern 61c to arrive No 1 hard 68c No 1 northern 87c duly 67c September 67%
Cattle receipts and prices show market active with strong to prime steers noted. Texas fed steers and hogs see higher bids. hog receipts today 28 000 with tomorrow's expected 33 000. bulk sales range 85 to 125 for various classes. Sheep and lambs listed at 5.00 to 6.60 for the period.
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