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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
3
A garbled clump of notices and ads discusses a cold remedy claim, artificial diamonds via high pressure, and a European coronation plan. References include Laxative Hromo Qatulae, Grove's signalerne, and a predicted German Emperor crowning with a weeklong festival. overall the text mixes product pitches with speculative science and royal events.
The Supreme Court rules that an insurer is not released from liability when the insured dies due to foul play. If the policy beneficiary has not proven clear entitlement, the court allows a case to proceed to determine who should receive benefits. The decision notes that in homicide cases the affected spouse or other legal beneficiaries may be eligible, depending on proper presentation of the claim.
A Hamburg political parade ended in disgrace as youths disrupted the event with hoots and whistles while a crowd attacked marchers. Police report says thirty warrants issued for participants amid vandalism and thrown objects.
Dick Liedd, who turned state's evidence, is identified as the Ebdon suspect in the Otumwa robbery case. Four of eight charged are convicted of complicity. The defendant claims he is not Kiteli. Captain Forsey and Pinkerton detectives oversee evidence gathering.
A locomotive spark started a fire at the Sioux City stockyards burning a large flag barn and destroying about twenty five cattle pens three hay barns and a horse shed. Fire crews saved horses and cattle as $18 000 in damage was reported. The Stock Yards Company will begin repairs immediately and the fire was believed to have started in the northward yards with wind driving the flames toward the rest of the facility.
Wright County farmer T. Hoveridge heard a break in early morning, grabbed the intruder by the collar, and held on until the thief fled. The burglar, named James Bally, weighed about 1½ pounds? and carried a hammer and tools. police reported the unknown man came from Austine area and owned a large horse and buggy.
John Brennan editor and lawyer died suddenly at his home in Stonx City Oct. Heart failure ended a long career as editor, public figure, and speaker. Born in Preliund, he lived most of his life in the United States, serving as reporter, justice of the peace, city attorney, and council member before his death.
Old sea tales describe hens kept in forward deck coops aboard ships, released at sea for fresh eggs while at port the birds are confined. Convicts and Siberia comparisons follow, noting life choices and social attitudes in harsh environments.
An old column recalls Hiail's Catarrh Cura with internal use priced at 75 cents, a comical misread by a milkman and a moral about truth. It also notes Piso's Cure for Consumption praised by N. W. Sasminel of Ocean Grove in 1900 and recounts Sir Evelyn Wood escaping a shot during the Zulu War at Buffalo Heights due to a misstep by a sentry.
A North country farmer known as "Whistler" Fitch from Mountain Bad, Conn, survives a bee swarm attack while whistling to soothe oxen. His mother saves him by opening an empty hive and beating a pan, drawing the swarm away as the bees enter the hive.
The oldest bank note likely in existence is preserved at the Asiatic Museum in St. Petersburg. Dated 1899 B C, it bears the Imperial Bank name, issue date and number, and signatures of a mandarin, with a list of forgery punishments. Printing from wooden plates is said to have begun in China around 160 A D.
Railroads in the United States spend over 10 million annually beyond government outlays. Interest on bonds and guaranteed stock add nearly 250 million, with dividends to stockholders from 90 to 160 million. The system handles about a billion dollars yearly and largely conducts cash business with little bank activity.
The United States hosts about 250 000 Indians across twenty five states and territories. The largest group lies in the Yukon Territory with 2000 people, followed by Arizona 35 000, South Dakota 1 000, Oklahoma 13 000, California 12 000, Wisconsin 1 400, New York 5 200, and North Carolina 2 800.
Fragmentary text discusses storage batteries for propulsion in ships and compares weight and power. Mentions a vessel needing ten thousand horsepower to cross the Atlantic and notes battery weight implications for the motive power system.
Local shop offers a range of handkerchiefs including Japanese silk and Brussels silk imports. Prices vary from a few dollars to around 38 per item, with domestic and European fabrics mixed in. Noted origins include Japan, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Great Britain with belts and patterns described.
The article notes discussions about land and trade as officials from Velatoy Texas and others weigh options. It mentions responses from local leaders and references a time frame tied to the current discussions and reports from Mae Geters Times Deora.
An unreadable OCR passage mentions a very sensitive girl and accompanying resark. The text includes garbled phrases about possible custody, permits, and commitments linked to a person named Malt tithe. The full meaning is unclear due to corrupted wording.
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