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.
01 Dec 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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