30 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
Federal Judge Shiras issued a lengthy ruling in Tama county involving Selah Puc Ka Chee, an Indian girl restrained by an agent who acted as her guardian. The decision supports the Indians at every point, censures the agent, and rebukes interfering white parties.
In Dubuque on December 29 the annual meeting of the Traveling and one Men’s association was held noting the largest numbers in various sectors including boots shoes and goods 51 cigars and wholesale groceries 27 tin ware 20 hardware 19 liquor dealers 4 breweries 4 lumber teak and spices 4 death benefits paid totaling 2 958 with officers listed including President Frank Coates and Treasurer Whatmore local race notes mention candidates Byrne and John Ett with O Blenness withdrawing and a Scandinavian stance recorded for Story.
Des Moines reports the State Teachers association elected officers including President W O Ridell of Des Moines and Vice Presidents G Miller of Boone and William Bell of Creston.
Burlington reports a morning blaze at the Biklen-Winter wholesale grocery causing an estimated loss of 150000 with 95000 insured. The known Iowa Illinois and Missouri firm faced extensive fire damage, leaving questions about recovery and coverage.
In Council Bluffs two major banks and several pawnbrokers were cheated by a man who used diamonds as collateral in small loans, then vanished with about 1000 dollars. Victims say his first appearance was in 1915 when he swindled around 4000 dollars from a single source.
New York reports letters from Dublin say Richard Croker aided funds for Avondale preservation leading to a proposal to place his bust in Dublin’s council chamber. Irish nationalists plan to fund a portrait for the council room walls as a token of gratitude.
Briefs by wire report the flagship of Admiral Schley arriving at Buenos Ayres and remaining there until orders. The Jefferson Broom manufactory burned in the afternoon causing $1000 loss and will be rebuilt. Three million dollars have been engaged in New York for shipment to Europe tomorrow. William Martin was hanged at Cairo Illinois for the murder of Joseph Landrum last October.
Chicago December 1929 report of Truman A Taylor of Alton filing for an injunction against the consolidation of Pullman Palace Car with Wagner Palace Car alleging anti trust violations. He claims the merger would cost $19 million in a bonus to remove competition, expands share count to 200000 at a face value of 20 million and par 29 million, while Wagner is valued at about 10 million. Taylor, a Pullman stockholder, challenges the merger at the December 3 stockholders meeting and seeks court restraint as the case moves to argument.
A December report notes a massive outflow of funds as about 150 million dollars will be paid out in interest and dividends this period, the largest in U.S. trade history. Investors shift from Europe to higher returns, gold exports seen as loan-like strength, with American mines contributing over 365 million in value and Alaska shipments adding up to 15 to 320 million.
Admiral Dewey delivered a cheerful New Year greeting from Washington on December 29 1899 praising the holiday season. He spoke of gratitude and spending Christmas quietly with family and friends and wished happiness prosperity for 1950 while noting gifts from admirers across cities. The Deweys noted visits from well wishers and a listed home connection to Cincinnati and Vermont.
In a Montana district court decision dated December 29, Judge Clan cy ruled for Heinze and partners in the Pennsylvania Mining suit, part of a broader set of actions with Amalgamated Copper firms. The ruling secures rights to follow ore bodies into the northern Pennsylvania claims, valued with surface and ore at roughly 31.9 million, while Heinze’s ground is appraised higher. Additional suits by Boston and Montana seek about $600,000 for ore taken by Heinze.
A historic advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated tonic born from necessity. It claims unrivaled curative power and cites testimonials like Mary A. Burke praising improved health and rosy cheeks. Also mentions Hood’s Pills as a non irritating liver remedy.
Archbishops retain authority to issue dispensations for mixed marriages. A Rome decree on indulgences does not curb bishops faculties, per Monsignore Martinelli in Washington. The ruling confirms papal authority remains in force for Catholic marriages during the jubileé year.
New York reports James Gresham of Brooklyn showcases a corkscrew propeller craft. A New York syndicate plans to invest 50,000 to build a seaworthy small boat at Newport News shipyards. If tests reach 50 miles per hour and scale up, capital may flow to a full mail boat crossing the Atlantic in under three days. The design features a cylindrical hull with a corkscrew flange and a revolving outer shell to steady the inner compartment.
New York December 29 The auction will disperse the estate of the late Judge Hilton. Nearly 200 paintings mainly by modern French artists valued over 500000 will be sold. Masters include Nissonnier Corot Daubigny Gerome Vibert Makari Munacsky Dougureau and Tissot. Silverware collection features early English French and American pieces second only to the Mor gan collection. Sevres porcelain includes a pair of vases bought for 15000, regarded as among the nation’s finest and most important ever offered at auction.
Caracas reports end of Hernandez revolt with the revolter fleeing toward the Colombian border. Government troops and Minister of War Vigen Palido return to Caracas. Hernandez leads 209 men toward safety.
Charlton T. Lewis, president of the New York Prison association, stated to the secretary of war that Cuba’s penal institutions reflect poorly on the government. He says a truthful description would provoke universal indignation and likely misdirected.
Dr. Thomas O Callaghan, a well known Jersey City citizen, died suddenly on Wednesday while making a professional call. He entered a sickroom, asked for a spoon, and collapsed unconscious. he died before aid could arrive.
Washington reports no official statement on the Montgomery cruise yet confirms the ship was in West Africa in early fall and returned to Buenos Aires by early November. Observers suggest the navy seeks a west coast coaling station and the voyage may aim to show American interest in the African colony founded by Americans.
London reports that US Navy cruiser Montgomery’s Liberia voyage appears tied to Washington’s overtures. A coaling station in Liberia seems unlikely due to port conditions. A possible joint US British request to France to define Liberia boundary is under consideration, awaiting US assent.
A very large German mail steamer, likely a Hamburg American liner, ran aground off Dungeness in a fierce East Bay gale. Heavy seas hoist lifeboals unable to reach. passengers feared endangered. Dover and Folkestone tugs dispatched but met with strong gale. schedules show no Hamburg American or North German Lloyd ships near the area.
At midnight in New York it was said Roland Reed’s condition remained practically unchanged from the prior day. In Ardmore Oklahoma Charles Chapman tried to drive through a swollen stream near the town. his wife and daughter were crowned. after hearing of the accident the mother of Chapman collapsed and died.
New York city council adopted resolutions of sympathy for the Boers at today’s meeting, after last Tuesday’s proposal, with only one member voting against. In Eau Claire Wisconsin ex Congressmen Michael Griffin head state tax commissioner died suddenly this evening of apoplexy. Griffin was a well known Republican figure in the state.
Jennie June Croley, known nationally as a witty writer and advocate for women’s advancement, will reach her birthday next Tuesday marking another year of public influence and literary activity.
Chicago markets report flour quiet with steady tone and dull wheat prices. No.2 red hovered around 674 to 6844 cents, May options opened near 693 to 69% cents, corn and oats showed narrow moves, receipts and shipments tallied alongside. Expert traders noted firm undertone due to light Northwestern movement and bearish weather expectations.
Chicago dispatch notes cattle receipts near 8000 and hogs around 26000 with mixed to higher bids. Beef prices range from 3.00 to 5.35 for Texans, stockers 3.00 to 4.75, hogs mostly two cents higher with heavy at 4.20 to 4.45, light at 4.05 to 4.97, sheep at 4.25 to 4.75 with lambs 4.00 to 5.83, market slow to steady.
A scanned local market list shows home grown potatoes and Minn and Ohio varieties at various prices, onions, beans, cabbage, beets, celery, oysters, flour and feed, butter and eggs, fuel coal wood and nuts, poultry and game, citrus and stone fruits with multiple per unit rates, box and crate prices, and regional names. Notable entries include Abe Spanish onions, Navy beans at 1.90 per bushel, cabbage at 2 cents per pound, and Messina lemons at 5.00 per box.
Wheat receipts 92 000 bushels exports 8 000 bushels spot firm 10 2 red 75 percent f o b afloat No 2 red 72 percent elevator options closed dull but steady at 5 cent net advance May 74 5 cent Corn receipts 96 000 bushels exports 65 000 bushels spot steady No 2 red 40 percent f o b afloat 39 5 percent elevator options closed steady at 4 cent advance May 3 cent Oats receipts 117 000 bushels exports 110 000 bushels spot bull No 2 29 cent No 2 white 31 cent track mixed western 29 30 44 cent Butter strong western creamery 22 28 cent Cheese firm large and small 11 13 cent Eggs steady western 23 cent Coffee options closed firm at net unchanged prices to 5 points advance total sales 17 599 bags January 5.95 6.00 Rio firmer Sugar raw firm held higher refined firm but quiet
New York on Dec 29 shows money on call firm at 6 13 percent with closing offer 26. Prime paper 6 percent. Exchange firm with demand at 1 874% 48714: 60 days less 2. Bar silver at 39%.
The New York stock market rose sharply as the realty settlement neared completion and money rates touched 1 percent. Investors digested Burlington and St Paul earnings showing lower surplus after charges, signaling higher materials costs for railroads. Grangers sold less while railroad issues fluctuated, but money pressure relief sparked exultation among security holders.
The memorial statue crafted by Onslow Ford for the late Prof Huxley is complete. It will move from the sculptor’s studio to the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London. The unveiling, likely early next year, will mark a grand scientific durbar with attendees from around the world.
In Boston on December 28 stockholders of the Boston and Albany voted 186625 to 35971 to lease the railroad to the New York Central after a bitter dispute. The lease term was reduced from 999 to 93 years and includes $5500000 in payment to B&A holders plus a guaranteed annual dividend of six percent, down from $14600000 previously proposed.
Word arrived aboard the Avrangi steamer that a bloody civil war rages among Kiriwani natives in New Guinea. The head chief has been defeated and 11 villages destroyed with heavy slaughter reported from Victoria.
An advertisement touts Cure’n Cold with a laxative Bromo Quinine formula sold by druggists. It promises a refund if it fails to cure and bears BE. W. Groves signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
The Ottoman legation in Washington states a recent porte decree declares arms unloaded at Turkish custom houses will be confiscated. The government will not pay the value of such arms to the assignees, and will not be held liable for their costs.
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