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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
A jumble of early 20th century concerns shows ice trust disputes and price hikes, populist protests in Kansas City, a New York bank dividend, and politicking over patronage. Reports from Congressman Bereing and a Luzon soldier reflect wartime costs, Philippine prices, and library holiday funding debates.
A Jewish Beth Din court in Great Britain presided by Very Rev Dr Adler asks participants to sign forms accepting its rulings as final. The article notes the decisions are not legally binding but reflect ancient practice used by Moses to settle Israelite disputes.
The New York department of highways purchased four sand sprinkling carts to treat park driveways and main streets. They will spread a fine sand layer to smooth rough spots and improve traction on icy or wet pavement.
Democratic papers once sided with Aguinaldo and Filipino rebels but sink lower by attacking the McKinney administration for rescuing Americans threatened with massacre in China. The piece condemns partisan bias as degraded and unsavory beyond belief.
Discussion at St Paul among nominees and party leaders centers on selecting a capable chair for the State committee. Captain Charles C. Whitney of Lyon County emerges as the favored candidate, praised for political experience and broad connections. Some say others could be equally able, but Whitney is considered the best choice.
The St Paul Pioneer Press presents an exhaustive crop review covering Northwest conditions. Wheat prospects stretch across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Manitoba with totals around 50 million bushels and fears of drought impact in Minnesota Dakota and southern Manitoba. The report notes variable yields and stresses centering on ripening wheat and drought conditions.
The report says wheat flax looks well in places but maturing fast. near the Minnesota river to South Dakota, about 85 percent crop loss. West to the Missouri river no grain will be harvested this year. North of Aberdeen grain worsens until total loss.
A speaker at the Republican Brute convention in St Paul argues the Spanish American War and Dewey’s Manila victory elevate the United States to equality with European powers in the East. The piece cites The New York Sun on Dewey’s risky voyage and claims America now has a 60,000 strong army, a powerful fleet, and Manila as a base, with the flag there to stay.
A new pure food law in Illinois begins the first of the month. It requires labels on adulterants and imposes fines of 25 to 200 dollars or 30 to 90 days in jail for violations. Enforcement aims to curb deceptive practices, though interstate shipments may limit effectiveness without a federal standard.
Congressman Sulzer urges a favorable statement after meeting with William Jennings Bryan. Julaer’s bid for vice presidency gains momentum as political chatter swirls around party factions and potential ticket dynamics.
Edward Goering former Boston worker fatally wounds himself in Paris after threatening to kill himself with a razor on the Avenue de La S Bourdonnais. He is pursued by gendarmes, fights them, and mutilates his throat, with surgeons predicting no recovery. He had suffered losses and drank absinthe.
New Metropolis: Pago Pago may outstrip Apia as Samoa’s capital as Germanizing reforms advance. Gov Solf seeks merchant views on currency and trade changes while British and American activity withdraws. The Abercrombie from Page will ferry mail and crew appears to shift to the new town.
In Stockholm on June 34 the trial of Philip Nordlund concluded with a death sentence after he killed seven men and wounded five others on the steamer Prince Carl on May 17. He fled by boat to Kobelng, was captured near Hsk Istyna, and confessed to planning the crimes and stealing 800 kroner from the captain. Nordlund showed no insanity and claimed revenge, while Carl denied insanity.
Rear Admiral John W. Philip commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard died at 3.16 o'clock from heart disease in New York.
Capt Wilder reports the Oregon ran aground fifty miles from Taku in dense fog with five and a half fathoms least depth. Iris and Seafire sent relief. a steamer may be chartered to lighten. Tide rises and current may free the ship if weather remains calm.
Poughkeepsie June 30 regatta committee readied intercollegiate races amid strong southerly wind delaying ebb tide. Scheduled events include University four without coxswains, freshman eight, and University eight with columns of Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Wisconsin Georgetown. Penn favored in betting. Princeton won pole and high jump at London meet.
President McKinley arrives in Canton at 10 30 am and visits his North Market street home. A large, nonpartisan reception by the 96 campaign committee greets him with cheers and a perch speech celebrating his renomination.
Fire broke out late this afternoon in the North German Lloyd Steamship Company docks in Hoboken. Three lighters were burning as the blaze intensified, described as a very serious conflagration by authorities. Firefighters rushed to contain the flames amid hazardous conditions and shifting winds. No injuries are reported at this time.
News confirms four sources report the Chinese ministers remain in Pekin despite a 24 hour deadline to depart. United States policy toward China remains unchanged while Allied forces seize the arsenal north of Tein Tsin and troop movements continue.
Governor Lind is urged to protect Rainy Lake settlers amid reports of a potential uprising. He declined to detail the message but is asked to deploy state troops if needed. Adjutant General Lambert and U S Marshal Grimsahw are involved. a meeting of officials will assess the threat.
The dispatch notes Admiral Kempff urging large reinforcements for the Pekin advance. It reports Maj. Waller with 440 Russians ambushed near Tien Tsin, casualties among U S troops, and evolving Allied positions including British and German units massing eight miles from Tien Tsin. The piece cites naval actions and shifts in Chinese fortitude amid Boxer resistance.
The steamer Bremen sank after colliding with the ship Orotara near Ushant in a dense fog. All crew members were saved. the Orotara, on voyage to South Africa with 1200 troops, returned to Southampton with the Bremen’s crew. The Orotara suffered bow damage.
Gen J Wheeler new commander of the department of the lakes was formally welcomed in Chicago today at a public reception. He arrived with his daughter and staff as the First Winola regiment escorted them to the First regiment armory where the mayor gave a welcome address and Wheeler spoke in response to the cheers.
Short sketches feature Senator Pettus of Selma Alabama and legal wit in a cotton case. Other bits show the Duke at the Vatican, Rufus Choate family wit and De Wolf Hopper nerve on a Broadway car. Major Dickinson recalls a Durbin Hanna lobby gag with reporters.
The Liberator Daniel O Connell showed steadfast piety in later years. During a monster meeting with his youngest son Dan present, he received enthusiastically cheered by the crowd. He urged constant prayer and kept his faith amid the scene of adulation.
The Duke of Cambridge and companions recount Rome stay with Vatican etiquette. The Cat preciously learned Latin phrases while Vatican staff prepared English speaking guards and English speaking liaisons for the Pope's audience.
A Philadelphia florist dealer offers love birds for sale at ten dollars a pair including a cage. He notes these white birds from China and Java are affectionate and press together on the perch, a popular gift for couples in summer.
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