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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
3
The report claims President Kruger again urged England to agree on terms of peace. It says Britain will likely offer generous terms but will demand unconditional surrender and the right to set the terms, arguing civilization cannot afford further losses. The war has cost many lives and great wealth, leaving little chance of concession.
The Judiciary Committee proposes a constitutional amendment granting Congress full power over trusts to dissolve or regulate them. Lawmakers respond to public belief that trusts are arbitrary and price increases outpace production costs. A rising reaction could yield substantial benefits if guided correctly.
A cautious report notes McDowell faces an imminent challenge described as a looming lightning event. The piece frames the situation with a formal invitation, suggesting readiness to engage despite the danger.
Jim Corhett may have a congressional hankering, but it seems general opinion he should drop it. John Bull cannot miss that Tom Paul when moving to surrender keeps pressing for terms more acceptable to England. Since the New York see trust formed, the song How'd you like to be the ice man is bound to resurface with a second wind.
Readers debate Senator Clark’s public persona as mixed views surface on his political identity and trustworthiness. Supporters praise his record while critics question consistency and leadership. The discussion reflects ongoing scrutiny of his stance and public image.
The text notes that Mafeking was relieved by Roberts on Saturday as promised and mocks British insistence that he will not reach Pretoria by April 1, 1900, according to his official schedule.
Fragmented edit notes claim Mrs. Dewey yielded while Neiman Dewey pursues the presidency. A Kentucky court fined $60 in a license case. The Standard Company allegedly won appeals through persuasive arguments, shaping higher court views.
A garbled report discusses Tammany Hall reacting to a Boer peace mission in New York. It suggests Tam many’s influence will push Washington to tread carefully when handling the representatives, noting political significance and cautious reception due to the event’s display and mobilization.
An Epziish newspaper editorial calls for Fepland to ostracize Richard Croker, boss of Tammany Hall, after Boer envoys received a hearty welcome. It predicts Croker will react with bitterness and hints at social expulsion from elite circles. The piece suggests Congress pass a condolence resolution and McKinley seek swift satisfaction.
Rumors place Admiral Dewey as a likely but fading favorite for the presidential nomination with the Democratic convention set in Kansas City on July 4. The claim has dwindled to a laughing stock, as Dewey gives few interviews and statements while insisting he remains in the race. His wife reportedly helped fuel the discourse by noting the strain of having a common admiral as a husband.
Friends of James J Corbett push him as a candidate in the 12th New York district. The former prizefighter is mocked as lacking statesmanship and the grasp of policy issues like free silver and free trade, and is urged to pursue a role closer to his ring career.
Hannibal Missouri citizen J E Lilly credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with curing a typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and lung weakness. He recovered after one bottle gave relief, with continued use restoring health. Available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, trial bottles free at Laubach Boyd’s drug store.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Burdoc Rue Lam Cornwell and Galt Le Os with unclear context. It hints at a local event or people but lacks complete details to identify date, place, or outcome.
Havana reports an auditor Reeves confessing to a $4500 payoff tied to C W Neeley, Havana postal agent, with stamps and paper fraud alleged. Officials, including General Wood, refuse details while Cuban papers demand an engineering department probe and extradition outcomes. Roosevelt extradition hearing set for Oyster Bay as Washington weighs evidence.
An early report from the Daily Express claims President Kruger sent a peace proposal to the British prime minister with undetermined terms. Riots follow jubilant news in London and Aberdeen as crowds attack property, while Lord Roberts advances in South Africa with Boer forces retreating and sporadic surrenders reported.
New York reports say business is not as strong as a year ago with reduced output in paper, cotton, wool, leather and some steel forms. Prices drop to reduce surpluses, while lead, wire and nails see declines. Mixed views call it spring dullness or the start of a reaction. Memphians Reichmann and Mrs Reichmann are found dead in Forest City, Ark, in a murder mystery with few clues. Washington notes Germany studies US tariff-driven prosperity and proposes a tariff revision aimed at boosting German trade, targeting US imports.
News from Tacoma reports a March mutiny aboard the brig Navarro sailing from Sorsogan in the Philippines to Manila with hemp. The boatswain led the crew in killing Captain Acosta, Mrs. Acosta, and the mate two days from Sorsogan. The vessel was missing for a month before word arrived. In Indianapolis, May 21, Indiana Republicans plan a 1904 push for Senator Fairbanks for president, claiming growing sentiment nationally and hope to rally support after Philadelphia announcement.
In Washington on May 18 the House approved a river and harbor bill allocating $400,000 for surveys and related work, marking progress on federal projects including Alaska.
A U S Supreme Court decision ends the Kentucky election fight. The Court sustains the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling that the Legislature held the final power to decide the governor's election. Ex-Governor Bradley and Beckham militia leaders agreed to keep soldiers off streets pending any ruling. Goebelites jubilant. Gov Taylor acquiesces.
A man allegedly killed his wife and two inmates of an orphan asylum in a jealous feud. The Chronicle reports a dramatic shooting match driven by passion and a brutal dispute, with authorities investigating the violent incidents and tracing the suspect.
Kansas City reports a bold hotel robbery at the Coates hotel where a lone bandit forced open a strong box, escaping on a horse with diamonds valued at 1200 plus gold currency and checks. In St Louis rioting erupts amid street railway strike actions, with injuries, arrests, and a grand jury weighing obstruction to mail delivery as officials debate tramway concessions.
London and empire-wide celebrations erupt after Pretoria reports Mafeking relieved. Crowds cheer in streets and at public buildings as bells ring and "God Save the Queen" resounds. Officials note Allied advances elsewhere, with Buller and Roberts moving toward Jo'burg and Kroonstad, while Kruger contemplates departure.
May 21 dispatches report Ahmed Pasha, Turkish rear admiral, says his mission in Galtan aims to expand naval power and shipbuilding, with no diplomacy ties. He cites Armenian tensions and missionary losses as reasons to strengthen Turkey’s navy, while denying full diplomatic links with Washington. Also noted: natives of Iawali reject party affiliations, seeking an independent stance amid local politics, as foreign observers discuss naval and political strategy.
Philadelphia May 17 George N Wiswell of Milwaukee sergeant at arms of the coming Republican national convention and J P Swards of New York first assistant have arrived and will remain until adjournment Wiswell will open his headquarters Friday and appoint his clerical force later he will select the 000 assistants needed to handle crowds expected at the convention
Report from Meridian Mississippi states a mob captured and lynched a Black man named Sam Hingel after an altercation with a local man. Residents prevented escalation as neighbors arrived and Eliza Adams screamed during the incident.
Washington reports May 19 details a house action to authorize payment to Confederate soldiers who surrendered at Appomattox for loss of horses and personal effects taken in violation of Lee's capitulation. The sum was made indefinite and the measure passed as a compliment to Cox retiring after 10 years. Senate debate covered pneumatic tubes in the post office bill and Panama Canal criticism.
A severe electrical and rain storm struck central Texas causing heavy damage to railroad and other property. Trains into Austin were forced to halt as tracks northward remained flooded or in bad condition with washouts reported between the city and Taylor. Trackmen surveyed the damage and reported it extensive.
Pretoria May 19 official announcement says after heavy bombardment the laagers and forts near Mafeking were abandoned and a British force from the south took possession. President Steyn urged cheer. Reports place 5,000 British troops surrounding Christiania with Landros and other officials captured.
From March 14 the date the act became law to May 12 nine hundred twenty nine applications sought authority to organize national banks with capital under fifty thousand dollars totaling five million nine hundred five thousand dollars. Six applications requested over fifty thousand dollars in capital totaling seven million two hundred five thousand dollars. Since March 14 nine banks organized with under fifty thousand dollars capital and twenty six banks organized with over fifty thousand dollars capital. Washington May 18.
Washington May 18 preliminary report outlines industry concerns on transportation. The document touches on rates, railway conduct, government ownership, and antitrust issues, signaling a broader inquiry into how policies may affect commerce and public interests.
May 18 reports from Muncie detail government claims of nearly two million dollars in bogus Cuban stamps printed and distributed to Cuban postmasters. Neeley Printing denies illicit stamp production, traces work to official contracts, and notes bail and extradition moves. Other items cover US actions on Cuban defalcations, Boer War dispatches, and international reactions.
Washington reports the secretary to the treasury released a statement from the commissioner general of immigration. It lists 2,230 laborers arriving in 1898 and 3,395 in 1899. For the ten months ending April 23, 1900, 7,181 arrived. The figures cover those who came directly to the United States from Japan and exclude those entering via Canada.
May 19 report from San Francisco notes warrants issued by the grand jury on perjury and subornation of perjury in a business or financial matter. Secretary J. Wood of the International Ty hHeets presents tabulated results. Bail has been fixed in the case, with financial reverses mentioned.
A May cloudburst and heavy hail near Mount Liberty Ohio killed lambs and poultry, damaged homes, shattered windows, and stripped vegetation including wheat and grass, leaving fields heavily damaged and floods in the area. In America, Queenstown on May 21, Joseph Muller and James Fitzharrig alias Skin the Goat, recently freed from life imprisonment in the Phoenix Park murders, were bailed by the ship Lucania and seek entry to the United States.
A fragment reports a drowning near Kingston Dam while attempting rapids navigation. The text mentions names and locations obliquely and appears garbled, but indicates a fatal incident tied to river activity near Kingston with unidentified individuals.
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