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Newspaper

Emmet County Republican

Location

Estherville, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1898

Page

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Estherville Publisher Jenkins and Nichols Notice

Emmet County Estherville Iowa publisher Jenkins and Nichols listed as publishers in a Republic notice. The fragmentary OCR text provides no full action date or additional details.

The Week in Trade The Business World As Seen By Dun & Co

A Pennsylvania Railroad wreck near Jersey City claims eleven workers dead and four injured, prompting a Dun and Co assessment of immediate market impact and broader business implications.

DUN & CO

Dan and Co review notes iron demand and mixed signals

Dan and Co reports clearer conditions and improving business after the election. Clearing-house payments reach record levels as glass workers resume and coal output remains heavy. Woolen orders rise for next season, machinery idle, and iron products expect a record year amid strong plate orders and better bar demand. Failures for the week total 233 in the United States, down from 267 last year.

Tron Pittsburg Bessemer United States

Eleven Workmen Killed in Pennsylvanian Train Collision

A belated suburban train on the Pennsylvania Railroad between Jersey City and Harrison struck a gang of workmen early Saturday, killing eleven and wounding four with nine dead and six hurt among the nineteen workers. Passengers aided victims as bloodied scenes unfolded, and a relief train ferried the injured to Jersey City.

Jersey City Pennsylvania Road New York Pennsylvania Railroad Harrison

First pension granted for Cuban war veteran Gates

WaAshinaton and Commissioner Evans notified Secretary Alger Saturday that Jesse T. Gates of the Second United States Artillery has been awarded the first pension on account of the Cuban war. Gates will receive 15 dollars per month and a private pension bill may be introduced. Claims on Spanish war service are arriving rapidly with totals 1947 for war service and 178 for naval service, excluding Maine battleship victims.

WaAshinaton Evans Alger Jesse T. Gates United States Artillery Gates

Plan to Raise Reina Mercedes Cruiser Near Santiago

Lieut Linen Young reports practicable to raise the former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes sunk June 3 near the entrance to Santiago harbor. She rests with valves open. by plugging them she can be pumped dry and raised. The ship lies on the channel edge with about 11 feet overhang. a southwest gale could push her into the harbor entrance.

Santiago DE

Government Refuses Swiss Request on Cattle Imports

Washington declines to lift legal restrictions on importing Swiss cattle due to ongoing foot and mouth disease concerns. The decision halts the Swiss minister’s request and maintains current safeguards.

Washington

Bryan Granted Fifteen More Days Leave in Lincoln

Lincoln Nebraska Col. Wm J Bryan’s health lags behind his hopes and a senior physician counseled another fifteen days of leave. He may stay in Lincoln until December 4, extending recovery and away from duty requirements.

Lincoln, Neb Wm. J. Bryan Bigg Lincoln

Topeka Ordered From League Island for Havana

Navy orders from Washington directed the cruiser Topeka to depart from League Island to Havana. The report notes Saturday dispatches and confirms the move as part of ongoing fleet movements.

Philadelpina League Island Navy Yard Satualaya Washington Topeka Havana

German Captain Punished for Sabre Sainting Death

Neustadt Nachrichten reports Count Stolberg ordered the cashiering of a cavalry captain for fatally stabbing a sergeant named Schien in September. The sentence includes forty days imprisonment. The event occurred in Germany and reflects military discipline actions of the period.

Ltravusburg Germany Neusts ‘Nachrichten Stolberg- Ce Schien- Sante

Battle at Pana reopened in Illinois clashes

In Pana two daytime battles erupted between white union miners and Black workers. A White striker Wiley Pope exchanged fire with an unknown assailant near Alderman Craven's home. Pope retrieved a Winchester prompting a later street engagement as Blacks armed with Winchesters joined from the Spring side stockade. Soldiers patrolled districts overnight. locals petition Gov. Tanner to keep troops or send more.

Pana Ill Springside Wiley Pope Craven Pope Winchester Bloomington Jefferson Street Winsoon Butler Tanner

Havana Evacuation Dates Move Toward January Deadline

The evacuation commissioners reportedly reached agreement on evacuating Havana by January 1 with Spain seeking temporary residence afterward. About 25,000 Spanish troops may stay in Cuba to occupy barracks until departure to Spain. U.S. troops will move to Havana province within ten days, per Gen. Greene's report, while attention shifts to Cienfuegos occupation.

Havana Cuba Spain Washington United States Greene Cienfusgos

Spain Faces Potential Revolt and US Trade Friction

Spain prepares for possible Carlist unrest as military authorities are briefed to suppress any factious movement. Officials lament the Peace Commission’s failure to secure a key concession from the United States while critics say negotiations were too legalistic. A broad anti US sentiment rises across classes amid colonial tensions. Also noted is a planned billiard academy in Mexico City by Jacob Schaefer Eugene Carter and Billy Catton, backed by two Mexican capitalists, after a west tour.

Maparip United States Senores Montejo Ries Gernica Abarzuza Spain Jacob Schaefer Eugene Carter Billy Catton Mexico Schaefer Carter

Farmers National Congress to Meet in Fort Worth

Curcaco reports the next annual meeting of the farmers national congress will take place in Fort Worth Texas from December 6 to 14. Railroads offer a low rate and large attendance is expected. Each agricultural college experiment station national or state society promoting agricultural interests may send a delegate.

Farmers’ National Congress Fort Worth Texas

Rome Parliament Opens with Italy’s Peace and Navy Plans

King Slambert opened parliament praising cordial Italy relations with the powers. He stated the navy would be gradually increased and expressed support for the czar’s disarmament proposal, stressing Italy’s need for peace.

Rome Slambert Italy

Chicago Invests $1,000,000 Surplus in Government Bonds

The National Biscuit Company directs surplus profits of one million dollars from the last three quarters into United States government bonds. The issue of a dividend on common stock was not considered.

National Biscuit Company United States

Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Franchise Sale Law Unconstitutional

Jefferson City Mo. The state supreme court rules the law authorizing sale of public franchise to the highest bidder is unconstitutional, finding the provisions vague and indefinite.

Jefferson City State Supreme Court

Actress Sibyl Johnstone Dies in New York Home

The Times reports actress Sibyl Johnstone died at her New York home on November 1 and her cremation occurred. confirmation of the death was just made public. In a separate incident at Ermitita a fire involved American soldiers who performed heroically saving three nearby residents, though three people were burned.

New York the Times Sibyl Johnstone City Monica Ermitita Tome

Canadian Alien Labor Law Prosecutions Continue in 1897

Toronto Ontario reports the minister of justice has decided to continue prosecutions under the alien labor act for the year 1897. The decision maintains enforcement of the law amidst ongoing legal considerations and labor concerns in Canada.

Toronto Ont Mibiister of Justice

Banker’s Downfall and Bank President Suicide at Emporia

Emporia Kansas a bank closed by the comptroller of the treasury led to immediate tragedy. Charles S Cross bank president and noted Hereford breeder shot himself at Sunny Slope stock farm after the run on the First National Bank of Emporia. Speculation blamed the bank collapse for Cross downfall and losses fell on Lyon County and the city. Examiner Chas Jobes had been auditing the bank with Cross. no prior signs of mental distress were observed.

Emponta Kan First National Bank of Empona Treasury Charles S. Crosa Sunny Slope Cross Lyon County Emporia Chas. Jobes Sunny Slope Farm Evans

Greatest Corn Producing State This Year in Iowa

Government crop report by Director Sage shows Iowa's corn output at 268,672,000 bushels and per acre yield of 32 bushels, the highest among Western states, with oats wheat barley rye also listed. Grand jury in Clinton indicts W L H Wilbur for obtaining money under false pretenses after posing as California heir.

Sage Town Crop Service State Crop Service Cinton W. LH. Wilbur Lankt Christmas Wilbur Vera Stevena California Clinton Central State Bank of Des Moines

Boy Murderer Narrated as Whitely Gravel Pit Case

Mixete Indiana reports detail a murder in which a 10-year-old son of Thomas Oleand allegedly shot 5-year-old Andy Bodemiller. Initial story claimed a rabbit shot, later contradicted. Oleand and a colored barkeeper Sam Jackson are central suspects amid local fears of lynching.

Mixete Ind Fred Thomas Oleand Andy Bodemiller Dea Whitely Oleand Little Bodemiller Sam Jackson

Rioting Troops in Macon Assault Reeves Store

In Macon Georgia the Tenth regiment of colored refugees arrived from Lexington and attacked Reeves’ store with sidearms. They threatened to loot, formed a ring, and hindered help. Provost guards under Captain Bauler dispersed the crowd with bayonets, arresting thirty and marching them to the city jail.

Macon Lexington South Macon Reeves Bauler

Abandoned Armored Cruiser Matia Teresa Off Cat Island

The armored cruiser Matia Teresa lies wrecked off Cat Island after abandonment. The U S Navy orders Captain McCalla to decide on salvage, consult officers, inform British authorities, and report back to Norfolk once all efforts are exhausted. Nearby, royal powers rally support as Prince George of Greece prompts cheers and blessings upon protecting forces freeing Crete.

Wasuixeatron Matia Teresa Cat Island Capt. McCalla Teresa Norfolk Canea Prince George Greece Crete Vulkisheimie

Formidable ram battleship launched amid flags of two nations

Porismenil witnesses the Formidable launch, the largest warship at 15 000 tons, costing over 5 000 090 dollars with an estimated speed of 15 knots. The launch features entwined British and American flags. In Paris a police commissary informs writer Francis de Prossense he is to be expelled from the Legion of Honor, tied to his Dreyfus denunciations.

Porismenil Piousands Paris M. Francis de Prossense Dreyfus Legion of Honor M. de Prossense Davenport Woolen Mills Rocksland Arsenal Arsenal Rolla Bullard Fort Madison Holiday Creek Mason City Fort Dodge Angust Anderson Hugh Coyne Anderson Coyne

Jefferson Pneumonia Report In New York

Joseph Jefferson's illness has developed into pneumonia in New York. News notes his condition as a respiratory infection affecting the stage actor. The report records the health update and its public interest in the theater circle.

Jefferson New York Joseph Jefferson

Market Quotations From Cattle and Grain Prices Across Cities

Market listings show Chicago values for cattle and hogs, sheep and lambs, and various grains. Regional quotes include Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledon, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley butter and eggs.

Chicago Steyr Intec Choice Creamery Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York

Confession Letter From 1864 Robbery Emerges

A letter dated August 12 1889 from Indiana signed by A Disabled Veteran claims stealing $500 from Lieut. Col. W Clark in 1864 at Baton Rouge. It notes Col. Clark died in May and mentions a later county treasury robbery at Chariton with $1800 cash and $1200 papers taken. It also reports St Luke’s Church Dubuque’s 65th anniversary and a Tama man’s suicide linked to domestic trouble.

Clark Des Moines Indiana Rev. W. Clark Thirty-fourth Town Infantry Baton Rouge Col. Clark St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church Dubuque

Various Iowa city projects and incidents reported

Reports detail debts and purchases for Newton incubator factory and Des Moines library, water works contracts at Paris and Dubuque, road sales, and new church construction. Incidents include deaths from a fall in Hinton, typhoid in London, robberies in Dubuque, a fatal bridge accident in Mason City, and a man sentenced for larceny in Des Moines.

Dubuque Paris Motes Carling Hinton J. Owen Neon Ehe London Davenport Aaron Johnston Des Moines Peter Anderson Goldfield Cros. Shaw B. J. Norton Cresco Wapsie Emmetsburg Mises Ada Taylor Duluth Finley Hospital Leonard Jackett Clinton Disciples of Christ Stanhope Red Cross Camp McKinley Lawrence Hauer FE. G. Beard Company IF Kittleth Town Newton Wm. Myers Riverton Glenwood Congregational Church Society Street Preston Fred Hans

Crop rotation advice and new Philippine honey bee

The article argues soil suited rotation depends on soil quality and location, cites clover and corn cycles and benefits of wheat with clover. It reports on a Philippine honey bee variety larger than the American bee, its nest habits, flight to the United States, and possible needs for large hives and space.

Atlanta Journal Philippine Islands United States Mrr Frank Benton Department of Agriculture Philippines Mr. Benton Pacific

Farm animal care and bone usage in Rural Practice

The text outlines thorough grooming of horses and cattle including feeding, washing, foot care, and harness checks to prevent health problems and surfeit. It discusses keeping cows from jumping with a surcingle and halter setup, and promotes using bone meal and wood ash as soil and feed additives for phosphoric acid, potash, and heating value.

Mark Lane

Plaster and Home Mixes Boost Soils and Crops

A practical note on using wood ash and bone ash as a home made nitrogen source shows it rivals unleached wood ash and bone meal. Land plaster remains cheap where gypsum rock is abundant and improves light dry soils by attracting moisture, with prices ranging from 2 to 5 dollars per ton seasonally. Home tomato ripening advice suggests wrapping sound green fruit in wax paper and curing in a partial light cellar to yield late season tomatoes until Christmas.

Pruning Tips For Mountain Orchard Maintenance

There is a difference of opinion on the best pruning time but a sharp knife helps. Visit the orchard often and remove water sprouts and unwanted limbs that crowd neighbors. Keep trees headed low for easier fruit gathering and to lessen storm damage on low trees.

Diverse farming tips span livestock value to dairy science

The article discusses the market value of first class livestock and the profitability of dairy cows, noting milk yields and prices. It covers poultry garden rotation for soil fertility, spontaneous ripening in cream, and the use of a carbolic salve as a remedy for bovine bruises and sores, including preparation steps.

Cornell University Soreé Ian Beast

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Emmet Co Republic of Estherville Iowa Mercedes Lieut Lucien Young Bryan West Indies Billiard Academy Missouri Bursted Kansas Intuiion Chariton W. H. Wilbur Tita Culbertson Tama A. A. Swickard Beaman Oil Can G Company Newville Clifton House den Moines Lamont W. Hight Glidden James McKenna Correctionville Clarion Comptroller of Currency First National Bank of Buffalo Father Sheehy St. Patrick's Church Pierson Langworthy Co-operative Creamery Company Langworthy J. B. Guthrie Fifteenth Infantry Olmstead Masons Pacific Junction Ed Goldsberg Iowa Telephone Company Milas Nichols Keokuk George Binkert Volga City George Ahern Bit Paducah Appanoose County Fort Tiadge New Bradfield James Murphy Hamburg Saylor Coal Company Burlington Cascade Bartley Murphy Woolson Keosauqua John ‘Mason Fo Madison ‘Penitentiary John B. Langdon John Fein Ane Jess
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