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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
2
The Republican argues for order and law, criticizes the Sioux Falls platform as written by crazy men, and questions Governor Smith’s re election bid. It urges Smith to speak plainly, resist local schemers, and warns that his stance will shape the state convention and future elections.
The article argues the three men convicted for attempting to blow the Welland Canal faced a severe sentence, viewing the act as an attack on Dominion and British interests, and praising Canada for pursuing and punishing the perpetrators.
The Insurance Herald summarizes why fire insurance remains profitable overall despite 1899 losses. It cites investment income, underwriting margins, and reinsurance as stabilizers, notes that competition keeps rates down, and explains why many firms still operate despite deficits.
The article notes government in the Philippines will continue under wartime style rule until Congress acts. It argues executive power rests with the President without decisive legislation and highlights a near party split in the Fifty-sixth Congress. The piece also cites the Anti-Trust law passing the House by one vote and emphasizes none of the session’s measures hinder progress.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers reelected chief P. M. Arthur by a large margin and rejected buying a central union headquarters. The Cleveland Leader notes the group’s wealth and caution, praising its conservative, risk-averse stance as stabilizing for industry and capitalists.
London reports debate whether Butler’s three day armistice was a real pause or a prelude to attack as Boers concentrate around Hatley near Pretoria. British command tensions, prisoner movements, and strategic shifts color the outlook amid reports of Buller and Roberts actions and looming political timing.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on June 7 Mrs Edward Schubert of Genoa Vernon county baked cakes laced with rat poison for barn use. She left them in the pantry and her brother Max Wolf ate the cakes and died within an hour. The sister is grief stricken.
A Northwestern railroad crew in Fairmont Minnesota on Tuesday night attacked freight cars, stealing goods. The riot left two dead and three wounded, with the injured described as dangerously hurt but expected to recover.
A severe early morning wind storm struck the village of Faulkner, seven miles northeast of Chetopa, Kansas, nearly demolishing the settlement. Local residents report extensive damage to homes and outbuildings as relief crews assess the scene.
A fierce storm destroyed the schoolhouse and a church, damaged North Bros hay and storage barn and several dwellings. Many farmhouses lost roofs or were blown off foundations and crops suffered extensive damage.
One month into the St Louis Transit Company strike, 3,325 workers push for union recognition and job restoration. The company would keep strikers replaced, while non union hires continue, limiting old workers to fewer than 1,000 positions. About 400 deputies guard company property as rumors spread.
A Birmingham Post report cites an official source in the colonies that President Kruger planned to seek refuge aboard the Dutch cruiser Frisland off Marques. It says instructions to the cruiser commander have been transmitted and notes rising government concern. The New York dispatch adds Kruger’s reply to a land offer to Burghers, thanking the sender but affirming their resolve to fight for independence.
Duluth reports Virginia the largest town on the Mesaba Iron Range was destroyed by fire for the second time. Eight blocks of the business district wiped out and the Moon Kerr Lumber complex consumed as flames spread through the day. Details are scarce but the fire’s progress threatened rest of town.
In Denver Colorado today the State Democratic convention met and nominated delegates to Kansas City. In Waterbury Connecticut the party adopted a platform backing W. J. Bryan for President and instructing delegates for Kansas City. In Parkersburg West Virginia Jas Miller was nominated for state auditor by the Democratic convention.
Milwaukee on June 7 reports the third day of the club women’s convention with six literary sessions and many receptions planned. A two hour debate on reorganization ended with 286 for and 431 against, the minority report defeated and the plan rejected.
The Central Telephone and Telegraph Company, formed by Cedar Rapids and Mason City capitalists, bought Greene and Western Northwestern Fitzgerald and Northfield systems giving about 1000 miles of toll lines in Northern Iowa and Minnesota with exchanges in Mason City Charles City Osage Northfield and more. A line to Shakopee is planned. Headquarters will be in Mason City and offices in Cedar Rapids. London King Oscar of Sweden and Norway left England today for Paris received cheering crowds.
J H Taylor won the open golf championship at London today. Thos D Cottrell a Chicago speculator shot himself in the head and will die. The funeral of Mrs John Sherman took place at Mansfield today with business houses closed as a mark of respect. Booker T Washington said he would not run for any political office in the proposed negro movement.
Washington notes show conferees on the naval appropriation bill still at odds with no immediate agreement. The Senate began private pension bills after a two hour session. The House adjourned at five, with Lentz blocking many measures as they wrapped up the day and approved most naval items 118 to 96.
Telegraphed report from Tien Tsin dated June 6 describes Chinese Boxers attacking near a railway village, with foreigners threatened and the line to Pekin at risk. Gen Nieh fears for safety, and railway traffic may require foreign control until the government stabilizes communications. Berlin reports German naval units to Tien Tsin to coordinate protection of Europeans with Pekin authorities.
Chicago June 7 stockholders of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway voted to acquire proprietary roads including the Winona and St Peter the Dakota Central and the Minnesota and Southern Dakota The year ending May 1 brought net income of 10 051 244 with a surplus of 1 594 309 after real estate construction and dividend allocations President Hughitt and other officers were re elected amid rumors of leadership changes but no official shifts occurred
Indianapolis June 7 The national executive committee of the Gold Standard Democratic party will meet in this city on July to organize forces for a campaign and to consider an independent ticket.
Manila June 7 Captain F. C. Crenshaw with forty men of the Twenty-eighth Infantry was lured into an ambush near Taal by a guide and was badly wounded.
A sequence of short biographical items notes Thomas Bailey Aldrich donating to a monument fund in Boston, Murat Halstead becoming journalism college president in Cincinnati, Tompkins planning a $40 000 textile school in Jackson Mississippi, and other remarks on energy, lineage, and public life.
Advice from the St. Louis Republic on poultry management. Keep quarters free of decaying vegetables and destroy nests of sitting hens when the chicks are a ga oid. Distinguish diarrhea from cholera, and provide convenient chick sheds during sudden showers. Do not breed birds below standard and use raw bone or crushed meat for lime. hens may forage by day and feed at night.
A fountain spraying wheat will highlight the Canadian display at Paris. By mid May the exposition grounds nearly finished. A Crewe locomotive to Paris for exhibition marks technical achievement. Boston contributes a detailed model of the city and surroundings within a 12 mile view. Paris attracts thousands with medieval to eighteenth century costumes.
The article notes weekly railway running costs of 530 million dollars worldwide. It reports the Canadian Pacific surveying a Ottawa to Arnprior route and a New Zealander's underground above ground traction system. It also mentions Russian expansion from southern European Russia to Turkestan with routes from Orenburg to Turkestan and from Alexandrovak toward the Transcaspian railroad along the Amu Daria.
Instructions on cutting meat for soup and checking fish freshness. Tea boiling tips suggest adding cold water to reset heat. Soapstone griddle must heat very hot before batter, bake quickly, and should not be greased. If cakes stick, the griddle isn’t hot enough.
The article notes cherry trees need leaf pruning at planting and beyond. It mentions a Paris hospital for trees along the Seine where weak boulevard trees are brought for recovery. It claims milkweed is misread and that young leaves of certain plants are edible in salad.
A Chicago Record report notes a burglar infiltrated homes prompting fear and questions about losses while locals mention sick children and possible mental effects. The piece frames the incident as a troubling urban episode with community concern.
Worilised declares no decadent germs in his writings. When asked for proof he cites boiling every drop of ink to ensure purity and discipline in his craft. The exchange highlights his extreme stance on literary hygiene.
Market brief notes steady government securities with papermoney and silver related items trading. Mentions mercantile paper and certificates with prices listed in a terse, OCR style. Includes references to Mexican dollars and cen aurey amid overall steadiness in rates.
Butter receipts 9939 packages Western creamery 16 1 percent cheese receipts 6019 packages market firm Fancy large white 9 9 percent small fancy large colored 944 9 percent eggs receipts 11438 packages market firm storage western at mark 1 13c sugar raw strong fair refining 41 16 centrifugal 6 test 4c refined firm crushed 600 powdered 6 70 granulated 5 60 molasses sugar 315 6c coffee firm No 7 Rio 7 Xc
New York wheat and corn futures show July at 74 1/4 cents and September at 64 1/2 cents. Minneapolis grain prices list No 1 Northern Wheat around 67 cents for July and 63 1/2 cents for September with No 2 grades also quoted.
Market notes show wheat cash No 1 hard sold at 69 1 2 cents per bushel with No 2 northern at 7 1 2 cents and No 8 northern at 7 1 2 cents. Futures include July at 69 1 2 cents and September at 7 1 4 cents.
Milwaukee market notes mix of grain prices with wheat and oats steady to dull. Chicago clearings total 21.7 million and balances near 1.96 million. Butter and eggs steady with dairy, creamery and dairy items ranging in mid to high single digits. Poultry prices hold firm for chickens and turkeys.
Market review shows June 7 cattle receipts and price ranges from good to prime steers and hogs. Texas fed steers listed around 450 to 520 while cows and heifers trade near 8.00 to 4.75. bulk sales near 5.95. Sheep and lambs noted with slower market and quantities given.
In early trading July wheat jumped amid Northwest drought fears and heavy rainless reports. Prices touched 69 cents with a crowded pit and strong corn and oats moves following wheat highs. Receipts and prices for cash grain and futures listed, with corn and oats muted but aligned with wheat.
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