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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
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The advertisement asserts that the business operates openly and ethically. It urges customers to research first before purchasing shoes, emphasizing fair practices and alignment with consumer interests.
England waits with breathless interest for news of Mafeking relief as crowds gather around the war office past midnight. Dispatches from Lourenzo Marques hint Boer forces fell into a trap at a fort, with Sarel Eloff among the captured and 50 Boers killed. Canadian artillery has reached Bulawayo, and with Mafeking 490 miles from Bulawayo, Lord Kitchener is said to command the relief column awaiting Monday news.
The Standard reports pro Boer sources claim the first major stand by federals will form on a ridge near Johannesburg with strong trenches. If beaten back the force will retreat to Lydenburg to wage guerrilla war while part moves to Pretoria to resist a siege. The Times notes talk of moving the capital to Lydenburg and officials preparing to flee.
A settlement between the National Brickmakers' Alliance and the Clinois Brick company requires union labor in all yards and opens the market to all buyers. Clinois controls about 90 percent of Chicago area brick output.
Minneapolis eyes possible full stoppage as sawmills with 5 000 to 6 000 workers face days of idle output due to scant log supplies. A heavy rain within the next day or two could avert shutdowns while booms run dry.
Telegraphic briefs note the president signed a homes bill. Ree Lake navigation reports reduced traffic east of Chicago as Milwaukee plans three trolley lines serving 20 Chicago suburbs at 3.5 million dollars. Youth George W. Klehm, 19, dies in Marion Ohio from smoking related poisoning after smoking 75 cigarettes daily. Senator Pettus, chair of military affairs, reports favorably the army dental surgeon appointments bill.
An old advertisement proclaims Hood's Pills cure siliousness sour stomach constipation and all liver ills. It claims non irritating cathartic effects and offers price 2? cents or by mail from Hood Co Lowell Mass.
Washington May 18 The Post reports Congress must aid the administration in bringing C F W Neely the Cuban defaulter to justice A proposed two section bill would extend US extradition statutes to Cuba and its possessions and to the Philippines Guam Hawaii and Puerto Rico It aims to close loopholes and avoid habeas corpus delays Attorney General Griggs urges prompt passage while some international lawyers doubt current authority to extradite Neely.
Pekin correspondent reports the Boxer led anti foreign campaign has grown severe with a deadly outbreak near Pao Ting Fo in Pe Chi Li. Seventy five native Christians, including women and children, killed as many burned alive. Missionaries say the danger is the worst in years and government apathy worsens the crisis.
President McKinley signed the free homes bill at 3 23 p m in Washington with Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma and Representative Gamble of South Dakota attending and others present. The president said his opinions would be written at the foot of the bill before affixing his signature.
Mer Martinelli the papal delegate to the United States celebrated high mass at St Marys cathedral in Oregon. Rt Rev O Dea bishop of Nesqually delivered the sermon in the ceremony.
Mayor Van Wyck greeted Boer envoys Messrs. Wessela Wolmarans and Fischer at the city hall after a procession from the Manhattan Hotel. Alderman Kennedy read a welcome address as the delegates thanked New York for its support before departing amid cheers.
More than 1 000 veteran sailors and marines have filed to have restrictions removed from their names in anticipation of a bill extending the 1888 act on innocent desertions into law. Judge Advocate General Lemley for a decade pressed for this legislation, now passed both houses and awaits the president. The act would erase the stigma of desertion for those mustered out after the Civil War hardships at Philadelphia.
National League results include Brooklyn beating Cincinnati 4 2 and Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 8 4. American League scores show Cleveland 14 over Minneapolis 0 and Buffalo 6 over Milwaukee 3. A new tobacco firm named the International Tobacco company plans incorporation in New Jersey with 25 million dollars capital. Railroads approve half fare for the Republican Convention in Philadelphia with round trip pricing.
Governor Smith arrives in Butte and seeks Attorney General Nolan's help to file a senate protest against the Clark appointment. He argues the resignation date was altered and that fraud taints the process, potentially voiding the appointment and paving the way for a Smith successor, possibly Martin Maginnis.
The comptroller of the treasury ruled Admiral Dewey cannot buy fuel from the government under the 1878 act as extended to navy officers. The law assumes the army general rank and its fuel sales, which has no current equivalent for admiral, so no provision exists for him.
News from Victor B O dated May 18 notes the Hawaiian bill passing and making Hawaii a territory under President Samuel Dole. Honolulu welcomed the news May 8 with public celebrations planned and Marconi wireless telegraph connections prepared for inter island communication.
Humorous quip from Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the new husband of Princess Stephanie is shorter than she is. The joke highlights her height difference and the playful quip about looking down on him.
A Chicago humor item features the shoemaker praising women’s rights with a playful quip about lefts. The leather drummer asks if it’s his last joke, and the shoemaker replies with a pun about being all right.
The Chicago Record notes a domestic quarrel where Isabel tells Blanche a secret after Eleanor urges secrecy. Eleanor accuses Isabel of causing the breach by urging restraint. The row escalates from a private warning to a confrontation over trust.
A humorous quip on fate and marriage from a Chicago Times-Herald cartoon caption contrasts belief in a governing power with a man’s marital status. The line hints at social expectations influencing destiny.
A Chicago Record snippet quotes a remark about true greatness. It features a line about when a man becomes as great as a 10 year old nephew believes him to be.
A brief dialogue shows Jack being questioned about his lean appearance since working for Farmer Shrimper, with one reply that he is kept on the jump. The exchange appears in a Boston Courant style column.
The Chicago Record recalls vivid childhood recollections centered on the places where nourishment was provided. The piece highlights simple meals and the sense of care tied to early meals, reflecting on hunger and urban life.
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes Big Mead with a humorous remark about Bertie needing custom hats. He quips that Bertie has to have hats made to fit his large head.
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