27 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
1
A long collage of quotes and observations discusses duty, courage, and loyalty in war times, contrasts olive growing in California with military conduct, and notes public figures like Theodore Roosevelt. It weighs civilian virtue, truth over time, and national honor against concrete social and economic topics.
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Judge Shiras ruling, granting Kenny Tod & Co. ownership of 1,060,000 in Sioux City & Northern stock and 2,340,000 in first mortgage bonds of the Sioux City ONeil & Western. Credits Commutation Company loses claim, may owe Tod & Co. about 2,000,000 including interest to redeem the assets.
The body of Charles Norman of Cedar Rapids was found at the Milwaukee railway bridge in Cedar Barros at 6 a.m. He lay head and shoulders over the edge toward the water. No signs of foul play or accident, though recent heavy drinking suggests he fell while attempting to cross the bridge.
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed William Fields conviction for receiving 196 dollars from Ben Hesser while he knew the Cedar Falls bank was insolvent. The May 15 1893 alleged crime tied to the Black Hawk county banker’s case has stretched through Buchanan and Hancock counties on venue changes. The court ruled the first indictment’s status as final adjudication remains valid.
At 2 o'clock a.m. two robbers dynamited the bank safe at Hellend's in Slater but escaped after failing to damage the safe. A man in an adjacent building awakened, fired twice at the robbers with unknown effect. The thieves took about $45 to $50 from a money drawer outside the safe.
Five footpads halted an Iowa Central freight north of New Sharon, boarding as the train slowed on the grade. Some crew lost cash from payday pay. Police were notified. suspects escaped. Other Iowa notes report bank deposits rising to 61,506,858, state and savings banks’ assets at 51,683,398 with liabilities 81,683,598. net asset increase 1,985,753.
J M Stitler sits in county jail on murder charges after failing to post $8 000 bond. He faces an October 31 police court hearing for the death of his wife Jennie Davis, who died October 16 while being taken to a hospital from a Chesterfield boarding place. She had told witnesses that morphine was bought and given to her by Stitler at the Northwestern hotel. a post mortem is expected within a week as coroner’s jury investigation continues.
Billy Walker, a Des Moines pugilist, died after being unconscious for 56 hours following a knockout by Andy Dupont in Omaha. A South Des Moines resident, he moved from Omaha four years ago and worked for the gas company for three years. He was about 30, leaves a wife and one child, who were with him in Omaha at his death.
Dusugue Oct 17 report from Cascade Dubuque county says Bartley and Thomas Murphy were tortured by masked robbers trying to learn the money hiding place. The victims endured severe burns from the feet, stabbing with sharp sticks, and assault around the house but refused to reveal the location. No suspects identified.
A genuine storm hits western Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas from Sunday to Tuesday, with Kansas City calling it the worst early blizzard in 25 years. Reports show heavy snow in neighboring states and 2 to 5 inch falls at Perry Eagle Grove Webster City and Atlantic.
Charles Budd of Des Moines won the Uell Meade handicap in Nashville on October 22 after a 32-entry field and a bird contest. Six tied after 35 birds were shot, two playoff birds were required, and Budd ran 35 straight birds to claim first money and a silver loving cup prize from the Southern Turf.
An unknown man about 40, five nine, 166 pounds, was found dead on a railroad track four miles south of Irvington. He was brought to Algona for burial preparations. His head was completely severed and scattered along the line. A paper in his pocket suggests he was German. Items recovered include a knife, two handkerchiefs, a razor, a towel, and $1.85 in cash.
Paris reports from Oct. 20 to 22 detail heavy French naval activity at Toulon with four ironclads and three cruisers loading ammunition. Officers on leave recalled and feverish yard work described, while Brest garrison officers receive confidential orders and Brest reserves moved toward active service. Postings mention General Kitchener and Fashoda, with Marchand’s Cairo dispatch detailing routes and occupancy but omitting Kitchener’s arrival.
Porto Rico formally in U S possession after General Brooke reports flag raised on public buildings and forts in San Juan and occupation complete. Other items note British and French positions on Fashoda and China, troop movements to Manila, and McKinley receiving LL D from the University of Chicago.
A Paris dispatch reports a crisis in the conference as Judge Day demands the surrender of the entire Philippines and Porto Rico with immediate U.S. occupation plans. Spain hints at debt-adjustment for Cuban bonds while the talks threaten no alternative but surrender of territories. Washington signals irritation at Spanish delays.
Madrid dispatch reports Admiral Dewey forbade rebel ships to fly their flag and American forces captured several rebel vessels in Manila Bay. Otis advices arrive from Manila with no confirmation of the Dewey battle. Chicago Peace Jubilee parade in New York reviewed by President McKinley and dignitaries. Dreyfus believed in Paris. Seven Mussulmans hanged in Crete for murder of British soldiers.
London reports 161 aboard the steamer Mohegan with 45 saved after the vessel struck rocks near the Lizard and foundered within minutes. Surviving passenger George Maule of New York describes a sudden crash and orderly evacuation as officers and crew acted heroically.
In October reports from Wanker and Warren Minnesota describe hostilities with Indians led by Chief Bog-Ah-Mah-Ge-Shig. Indians express desire to end fighting and surrender. several Pillager Indians turn themselves in at the agency, with more expected. Officials cite illness among some fighters and link to Krag-Jorgensen bullets. the old chief’s son signals readiness to surrender and family tensions rise.
Judge Hammond granted an injunction sought by the American Steel and Wire Company to protect non union workers taking places of strikers. The ruling affirms unobstructed access to the employer’s plant and approaches, balancing labor rights with the right to pursue work and maintain peaceful protest.
Captain William Bartlett, brother of Windward captain Peary, returns from Turnavick with reports suggesting explorer will not escape frozen seas before spring. Indications along the Labrador coast foreshadow an early and severe fall. ice formed rapidly near Bartletts vessel on the night of the 12th.
Yesterday's joint session of peace commissioners lasted two and a half hours as Spaniards presented a second series of written arguments to press the Americans to assume the Cuban debt. No verdict was reached and the meeting adjourned until Monday for further discussion of the Cuban question.
Four thousand people attended a ball at the Auditorium in Chicago to aid suffering Spanish American War soldiers and sailors. President McKinley and Generals Miles Chaffee and Shafter were warmly received. The event raised $25,000 for the relief effort.
The October Art Interchange presents two color plates Marly Winter and Summer Roses with LA Mediterranean Fisherman as frontispiece. Ridpath’s Universal Literature notes twenty five volumes on real and unreal worlds. Demorest’s Family Magazine praised. Patents Allowed in Des Moines include a thunder- and lightning- philosophy apparatus and a copper lightning rod machine. J T Yempster receives acetylene gas generator patent. Trade marks cases discuss the name Dewey. Printed patent drawings offered for ten cents. Des Moines Patent Office notices.
Jacksonville reports show war investigating commission scrutinizing camps near the city with testimony on supply delays and camp conditions. Officers including Col Mans and Col Wood defend logistics, while Dr Frye and others criticize hospital staff and requisition practices. The group also reviews Fernandina camp and notes nurses improvements, with witnesses praising camp site but flagging clothing and animal flies issues. Commission later travels to Atlanta to continue hearings.
Vor Starving Cubans New Yor Oct 20 In addition to army stores sent to U S soldiers in Santiago and Porto Rico the transport Berlin which sailed for Santiago yesterday carried 500000 rations for starving Cubans.
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