10 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Des Moines Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
1
A lengthy transcript-like passage outlines intense debate on the Cuban conflict, U.S. intervention, and independence. It cites figures such as General Weyler and Col. Egbert McKinley era concerns, discusses constitutional questions, and weighs costs of war and sovereignty with scattered mentions of diplomacy and military plans.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a spring festival and park gathering with scattered names such as Vulleiath Mentste Bar ihetielt and Wh. Awa Fanner. The text lists officials Mayer Larva Wheritt and Grand Chisel Contieloe among attendees, with unclear dates and locations.
A translated fragment notes Tenet Tart Geben and Sehnert Torah linked to a historic towing dispute. The report mentions a supreme position and a liberation claim tied to the case, with unclear names and places.
The fragmentary text notes an event in Fresno with names and roles unclear. Mentions a committee or group and a parade or gathering with references to participants and a featuring lineup. Readable details are sparse and point to a local civic or community gathering.
In Malinver, Nebr, August 18, neighbors report a fatal shooting at a local confectioners shop after a quarrel over money. Jerome and Pope exchanged threats before Pope fired, killing Jerome. Police found four bullets in the street during patrols as witnesses described a chaotic scene.
A fragmented report details a large meeting or parade with military tone near Davenport. It mentions Major Gorwyal Carnanat arriving, a Grand opera gathering, and a parade of troops tomorrow. The piece notes many attendees, ranks, and local officials, with a focus on processions and ceremonial events.
Gustave A. Haukeng dies Sunday night after a brief illness at SheaMartial. He collapsed last Friday when stepping on a rusty watch. He lived at 1419 Virginia Street with his daughter Theresa Opell. He leaves one daughter and his wife is noted. The record mentions his career and final days with family.
Fragmented remarks from a London letter discuss Governor Shand and a possible move by a Senate candidate, with Democratic figures like Lovilein Von and Stone of Missouri weighing in. The piece notes reactions to union threats, a May 8 ticket nomination, and a looming conference amid mining disruptions and inquest outcomes.
A chaotic dispute pits operators against miners over arbitration to settle a labor divide. Calls for a mediating figure threaten to extend unrest to adjacent districts as officials struggle to fix the table and pace of production. The miners reject delayed talks, while operators urge timely action to prevent wider trouble.
A chaotic wartime scene unfolds as Sir Wilfrid Laurier meets the American ambassador to discuss recent hostilities. Negotiations progress slowly amid party strife and public pressure. The piece notes tense talks on the eve of a potential settlement, with officials stressing patience and the need to maintain stances while observers call for decisive action. A separate report recalls a mob incident in Cornk, detailing the lynching of a man’s daughter and the failed attempt to seize prisoners, followed by mayoral remarks to calm the crowd.
The sixth annual session of the National Association opened in Obtrak Mich with leaders from grower and dealer circles. President Clulah of St Louis welcomed attendees as Carson, Hopps, and Billenbeck spoke for industry groups. Reports showed continued growth, while other dispatches described a shooting incident near Port Douglas and a yellow fever update from Newport News.
Fragmented report from an apparent midwestern rail incident cites a stoppage settled after arrests. Names appear garbled, with references to authorities, a prisoner from Jersey City, and vague mentions of a trial or charges amid confusion.
An irregular fragment reports a meeting of independent distillers in Kentucky considering omitting produced whisky for one or more years. The text references Brenton and Louisy Me and mentions a conference with a distilling camp in Anrestea, but details are garbled and unclear.
A reading of the document suggests a proposal by the Kentucky Pistilleries and Warehouse Company in Brunei IL to cap production at 20,000,920 gallons. The text references a convention of national drafters and aims to lay groundwork for a meeting objective. The exact parties and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A chaotic report details multiple violent incidents including an attempted murder, a saloon assault, and a shooting spree. Names like Newcomb, Keating, Bennett, and Grimes surface amid a string of confrontations, with victims hospitalized and suspects in custody as authorities investigate.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports on a steamship Sutherland arriving with yellow fever cases aboard under Capt Percy Nibbs and mentions other ships and sailors, a dying captain, and authorities handling quarantines. It also references regimental movements, Formosa and Japan tensions, and assorted naval and public notices with multiple names and places.
Mireks of the Lowpany acquire option to 2408 acres of coal lands along Cedar Creek in Marion County near Buckeye. Santa Fe system financiers plan a railroad through Midwest towns from Omaha to Des Moines, surveying Ottumwa to Oskaloosa as engineers seek a viable route toward Council Bluffs.
The Argentine president Manuel Roca arrives in Rio de Janeiro for receptions. A Brazilian squadron greets the visiting party as celebrations and wine fetes are staged at the presidential palace with Brazilian cabinet members present. Reports note tensions over Western policy and possible Anglo-US commercial alignments in the region.
The Italian authorities report by Marquis Romano, secretary of the Legation, presents the case of five Italians shot in Louisiana. It asserts that the first lethal act came from Orffedge, with De Fatta acting in defense of his brother, and claims the other three were unaware of the killing. Extenuating circumstances are noted for the two men involved, while Romano condemns the killing of Lindges as particularly atrocious.
A fragmented interview highlights Kentucky's potential hearing on federal silver policy. The piece discusses silver’s impact on state political balance, citing a Democratic committee and national figures.
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