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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
1
A protest at the Belgian parliament ends in violence as gendarmes and mounted troops disperse the crowd. Deputies and a Catholic Labor member are beaten, windows are trashed, and arrests are reported. Police maintain control with reinforcements arriving from the provinces.
Minnesota wholesale grocers reportedly formed a combined group led by Mr. Cooper of Grigas Cooper Co in St Paul to buy in bulk and cut costs. The plan aims to rival Chicago jobbers by reducing traveling sales staff and lowering expenses while boosting margins.
Newfoundland colonial government moves to ban the French from obtaining bait along the coast in response to French attitudes and provocation at the treaty shoreline. Legislature approves extra funds to enforce the bait ban as a French commodore awaits, with possible talks planned.
A damaged scene along the river shows eight synevions causing heavy property damage and threatening homes. Basements along the riverfront flood, residents evacuated temporarily, and a fleet of hoate-ja remains outside the harbor unable to enter while water deepens near Pinto Piss.
Johannesberg correspondent reports President Kruger remains set on arbitration as a settlement condition. Meanwhile the frontier conflict continues with provisions and war material being arranged, signaling ongoing tension at Gape Town on June 20.
A fragmented mosaic shows newspapers in Matanzas Santa Clara and Puerto Principe praising or criticizing governors and generals. General Bates Carpenter Wood Lee and Brooke receive varied treatment while political opinion in the provinces remains sharply divided.
Robert P. Porter called at the American liner St. Paul for Europe to complete economic investigations in Russia. Before sailing he issued a prepared statement outlining annexation as the sole remedy to the copper question in Cu bas.
Reports from Cape Town describe a June meeting of about 4000 loyalists backing Sir Alfred Milner after negotiations with President Kruger. The era sees Britain asserting influence while the Netherlands Railway company seeks control in the Orange Free State during potential conflict.
In a Santiago dispatch June 20 four teen new cases of yellow fever were reported, bringing total to 60 with 12 deaths. The Cuban and Porto Rican fiscal plans were deemed satisfactory with duties lowered two thirds, and the speaker argued Cuba must become a U S state to unlock capital and enterprise amid anti expansionist sentiment in the United States.
Iron Mountain Michigan reports a lease of the Chapin iron mine property for two years. Four million dollars paid for the lease. Stockholders in the company authorized the agreement.
Fragmented notes report Charles O. Dewtee named postmaster at Cleveland. Mentions coal industry and Ohio River railroad workers with a 10 percent increase. Scattered garbled references include Ollis Williams killed near Wak on Texas and other names and places.
The text describes Canadian commissions negotiating full province treaties with Britain and the United States, highlighting concessions and closer ties with British neighbors. It notes two commissions from British Guiana and Bermuda having accepted, with Ottawa officials in conference.
The Great Lakes Towing company is formed in Cleveland with a capital stock of 5 000 400, half preferred and half common. Incorporation papers will be filed in New Jersey next week by James H. Hoyt. The trust aims to unite tug and towing firms from Buffalo to Chicago and Duluth, with headquarters in Cleveland and W A Coltier as president.
The article surveys current fashion for evening wear and headpieces, detailing laces, pearls, diamonds, and turquoise accents. It describes turbaned tulle styles, diamond brooches, pink Banksia rose wreaths, and intricate necklines, emphasizing how accessories enhance individuality and elegance.
A detailed, old fashioned method for making rose potpourri. Gather fresh petals dry thoroughly, layer with coarse salt in a jar, repeat until full, rest until broth forms, mix daily for a week, then add spices and essential oils. Final perfumed mix with jasmine violet tuberose attar and musk to fix odor.
At Aberdeen the state Republican convention nominated three sitting supreme court judges Carson Fuller Haney with no opposition. Resolutions endorsed McKinley policy on Cuba and the Philippines, money questions, and paid tribute to volunteers in the Philippines. Congressman Pickler attended and backed Fuller. Carson, Haney, and Fuller received strong endorsements. Loucks was invited to speak after adjournment.
The Democratic state convention in Louisville adjourned after naming a full ticket: Lieutenant governor J. C. W. Breckham, secretary of state Beck Hill, attorney general R. G. Breckinridge, auditor Gus Coulter, treasurer S. W. Haeger, commissioner of agriculture I. B. Nall, and commissioner of public instruction H. V. McChesney. William Goebel dominated proceedings. In New London Connecticut, Columbia beat Defender in an eight mile race by eight minutes with rough seas and a two minute handicap.
Captain Joseph B. Coghlan of the U S S Navy spoke at the Winfield Chautauqua on The Battles of Manila. His lecture drew over eight thousand listeners who greeted him with evident enthusiasm.
A fire broke out in Verde Copper Company's reverberatory furnace during the night and is still burning fiercely. The reverberatory is the largest of its kind in the United States.
Secretary Long reiterated from Washington that the navy department plans no further steps in the Sampson Schley controversy, effectively closing the issue.
The United States transport Valencia has sailed for Manila carrying the headquarters band Troops B and M Fourth cavalry and Companies H and E Twenty-fifth Infantry. Ambassador Choate met with the Marquis of Salisbury at the foreign office to discuss the Alaskan boundary dispute. The world sheep population is about 550 million with one third to one half believed to be Merino.
Practical summer bathing attire trends describe materials such as brilliantine in black blue and white with white revers and braid trim. Mohair is favored for its water shedding and cling resistance while dark red serge and white braid outfits appeal to young women.
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