08 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
1
A historical trade briefing notes declines in business failures for November, with liabilities shrinking and factory activity improving. It highlights steel, hotel, and various industries showing reduced distress, while exports and agricultural shipments show mixed movement, including wheat and corn trends versus last year.
On the fiftieth anniversary of his accession Emperor Francis Joseph issued a general army acknowledgment for loyalty and valor. Amnesty was granted to Hungarian political offenders and many decorations were awarded. Cannon boomed, bugles sounded, and garrison church services marked the holiday amid widespread rejoicing.
The steamship Marstoon Moore arrived with the British bark La Escocesa, bound from Iquique to New York, in tow. La Escocesa carried about 2.0 tons of nitrate of soda valued at $65,000. The prize was picked up off Cape Henlopen. Capt Evans died of brain fever September 22. After a heavy gale November 24 the ship was crippled. Salvage settlement to be decided by arbitration.
Savannah reports the Seventh Army Corps second division including the Go Piandred and sixty-first Indiana is ordered to move to Havana asap, thirteen transports required. Also titled tragedies and notices include Mrs. Markle’s fatal buggy accident near Princeton Maine, Princeton University hazing resolutions, dynamite at Augusta, Torpedo Boat Farragut surpassing speed, Clan Drummond disaster with 37 drowned, and Oliver Mining wage hike of 10 percent affecting about 2,000 workers in Ironwood and Bessemer with broader 190? wage changes anticipated.
The Reina Maria Chiiating left Havana Thursday night carrying 2,000 Spanish troops of the Pinar del Rio division. To complete the evacuation, about twenty more are said to be moved by Spain records.
Senators and representatives applaud Spain accepting US terms, forecasting an early treaty and large scale disbandment of volunteers. Army releases hinge on Congress funding occupation of captured islands, with volunteers to depart as regulars are discharged.
In Alton Illinois a Bedford county jury decided against a suit seeking desegregation of schools after a local order split white and colored children. Scott Bibbs, a colored man, sued the river and school board to admit his children to the all white Westonson school. The defense argued equal opportunity. the verdict centers on ongoing discrimination claims. The case proceeds to the supreme court.
Premier Count Thun Hohenstein condemned the Prussian expulsion of Austrians as severe but not a violation of international law. The foreign office protested, and Berlin pledged consideration. If hopes are unmet, the government will defend Austrian rights and may take retaliatory steps.
In New York a published interview cites Corbett saying he will fight Sharkey again for nothing if training costs are paid. Sharkey’s manager O Rourke issues a counter card. Corbett agrees to fight for free if funds cover his training. Sharkey will donate proceeds to the poor as a Christmas gift and the press forms a committee to distribute funds. Corbett must name a time no later than two weeks hence.
A rumor at army headquarters says 4 soldiers will be concentrated here before January 15 to embark for the Philippines. It is said that the Fourth Fifth Seventh Thirteenth and Twentieth Infantry have been assigned to duty on the islands and that some volunteers stationed there may be returned for mustering out.
Senor Sagusta showed emotion on learning Spanish commissioners in Paris agreed to sign the peace treaty on American terms. He said he adopted the best course for the counters and the anarchy, lifting a great weight from the minds of the people. The widow of Barnum is said to marry a French nobleman in Paris. the showman’s widow previously wed Demetrius Calas Bay. A robbery struck Express Company in Patterson, Colorado, with a package valued at $1 reportedly stolen by cowboys. A bomb was found in the Marseilles Bourse, its fuse lit, but it did not explode.
A plot to assassinate Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has been uncovered in Sofia with numerous arrests reported. The incident highlights security concerns surrounding the Bulgarian royal circle and ongoing political tensions in the region.
W H Graham was elected to Congress from the Twenty third district to fill the unexpired term of W A Stone who resigned after winning the governorship.
The Spanish steamer Villa Verte sailed with Marshal Blanco the former Cuban general aboard. The vessel departed on Wednesday, signaling Blanco’s departure from the area.
Gov. Tanner faces three counts alleging omission of duty and malfeasance in office. The indictment details focus on alleged failures in governance and official duties, with other items noted as additional points of interest in the case.
Virden riot case overviewed as grand jury returns ten indictments against fifty four people. Gov John R Tanner faces three counts for omitted duty and malfeasance in office. Fred B Lukins and deputies charged with manslaughter. other guards indicted for riot. Witnesses say intimidation by armed 1000 men disrupted lawful work and sheriff warned no state protection was offered. Judge Shirley set bond for Tanner at 500 dollars.
A special officer quickly halted a man lighting a fire in the Wanamaker’s basement as thousands of shoppers filled the store. The suspect, Michael Morgan, was seized as he struck a second match with wicker baskets burning nearby. He carried matches and turpentine and had no home.
Washington bids for all star route and screen mail wagon routes in Ohio Indiana Illinois Minnesota Michigan Missouri Wisconsin and Iowa were opened at the post office department recently. About 5 400 contracts to be let cover a four year period beginning July first. Bids were fewer than in past years mainly due to the war tax on each proposal.
The czar of Russia reaffirmed friendly Turkish sentiments and said Prince George will not go to Crete as a powers’ commissioner, safeguarding Turkey’s sovereignty. President McKinley hosted Tyresias at dinner as the U S Industrial Commission reconvened to review sub commission reports and staffing.
November receipts total 1928 dollars and a reported vast 1 287 100 for the month. First ten months yield 7 848 427 dollars. Gold output for Cripple Creek in November is estimated at 1 7 BOW) ounces.
Five miles southeast of here a Friday morning fire at Hiram Higg’s farm ... his wife Bizes and three small children perished as they slept. The tragedy struck Prenny, O. T. with officials investigating the blaze.
Government reports an important dispatch from the Philippines stating insurgent leader Aguinaldo demands 1,500,000 dollars for the release of imprisoned friars.
Savannah reports the transport Chester with the Fifteenth Infantry aboard ran ashore on Tuesday but was pulled free and resumed its voyage to Cuba.
Reports from Cape Cod warn of a severe storm with the steamer Portland sinking off Cape Cod and over ninety nine dead. Wreckage from at least twenty vessels and ports remain unheard from, with estimates of more than two hundred deaths based on crew missing notes and schooner sizes.
The steamer Ainsworth, traveling from Kaslo to Nelson, was wrecked Wednesday night five miles south of Balfour during a heavy gale. About six miles south of Pilot Bay the vessel took water after a squall, rolled to its side, and sank. Nine men perished including three passengers. The listed dead are Charles Campbell of Kuskanook, two Kuskanook Italians Perry and another, James McNeil fireman, John Guin steward, Joseph Davis deck hand, Harme cook, and second engineer Uukoown.
Chicago reports an effort to unite the American Sugar Refining Company Doseher Sugar plant the Arbuckle concern and all independent refineries and the Glucose Sugar Refining Company of Chicago. The plan would capitalize the organization at 160000000 with equal halves of preferred and common stock and claims broad support from independent refiners and minority stockholders in the glucose company.
New York financier WW Wavemeyer rejects reports of a deal to merge American Sugar Refining with Arbuckle and other independents along with Chicago Glucose Sugar. Gettysburg battlefield preservation case proceeds in U S court with suits to condemn five tracts in Cumberland Township Adams County totaling about 106 acres for a national park.
Friday Mrs Richard Hurley wife of a gardener murdered her two children Mary 12 and a 7 year old son by beating them over the head with crockery. There is little doubt the mother is insane.
Freight train wreck occurred on the Mobile and Ohio line about thirty miles south of Oroville. Fireman Regle and Engineer Goodin were scalded while Brakeman Hunt suffered serious injuries.
New York reports Fulda and Wuerra will depart this week for Havana. Each ship is expected to make two voyages to Spain carrying Spanish troops before January 14, with an estimated total of about 000 men aboard.
A prominent farmer from Ken tucky was murdered and robbed across the river in New Maprnip Mo by two Black men. One suspect was captured and lynched by a mob. the other remains at large as authorities and townsfolk pursue him.
The Oregon and Iowa have been ordered to depart Monte Video for Valparaiso where further orders await. Their next destination will be decided by unfolding events.
A dense listing of market quotes from multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Loredo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with prices for cattle hogs sheep lambs wheat corn oats and rye. Values range by city with No. 2 red wheat around 66-72 cents and hogs commonly 3.00 to 3.75 per cwt, butter eggs and various grains also cited.
William Green, 58, living with a farm family west of Des Moines, was found dead in a field after an overnight disappearance. He had resided in the area for years and was well regarded by locals. authorities noted no immediate cause and continued to investigate the death.
A suit begun in Chariton mayor court pits Sampler & Son against the city over a transient merchants license. The firm opened a branch store and refused to pay. the city fined $25, taxed $1 daily and license $10 daily. They plan to appeal.
In Dubuque a 12 year old son of G K Chamberlain fell from a heavily loaded stone wagon and was run over by its wheels. The driver did not notice the fall and the boy lingered for hours before dying.
A surplus of 125000 dollars in favor of the State institutions was discovered at Des Moines by John Herriott, treasurer of the State, left in the treasury from funds for the institutions due to enforcement of the board of control law for six months. New railroad for Des Moines. The Iowa Central will enter Des Moines next year. Arrangements to bring the Central trains to Des Moines over the Wabash from Pella. All passenger trains will use the union station under construction.
The crew of the auxiliary cruiser Resolute raised a fund and bought a gold watch for Osborne W. Deignan one of the Merrimac heroes. He was recently greeted with a salute of 200 kisses by the girls of his Stuart hometown.
Thomas Turner of Panora died from heart disease. R M Dunkin of Des Moines broke his leg getting off a streetcar. Cedar Rapids saw Star pickle works burned, loss 15000 with 7400 insured. Iowa City to restrict handbills distribution by ordinance. Rev Father McKeegan of Clinton died from hemorrhage. About 100 printers began in Des Moines on nine and a half hour days at 15 dollars weekly. Frederick Anderson of Rochester declined Des Moines Baptist College presidency. Sam Reed, 18, burglar caught at Beach's in Atlantic sentenced to four years. Bedford Bank capital 50000 approved. Thomas Kelly of Parkersburg shot. left cheek wound near brain, condition critical. Fort Dodge talks with eastern firm for 200-250 brass finishing jobs. Maj A R Anderson, Sidney native, died in South Dakota from infection after Grand Army event in Cincinnati. Hugh J Baxter died in Dubuque after past mining injury. Cy Beck Jr of Waverly shot foot reloading in Minnesota deer trip. Three Marshalltown crooks rounded up. one to answer mail sack theft. Rock Island suit motion for new trial heard in Des Moines. verdict contested. State Railway Commission to hear joint rate petition December 20. Nellie Evans of Des Moines fainted from chloroform but revived. Albert Brecknell of Grinnell fined 250 for bootlegging. sentence suspended. B A Whitney Co of West Union filed articles of incorporation with 1000 capital for real estate and loan business.
A roundup of Iowa items reports a new elevator erected at Riverton, diphtheria outbreak north of Rome county, Clinton streetcar vestibules, and corn quality improving for Iowa farmers. Also noted are land sales near Algona, a nearly $20,000 auditorium fund in Des Moines, multiple buildings under construction, and voter outcomes on a constitutional amendment in Tama County.
Spain accepts terms of the United States at Paris peace talks and yields the Philippines and Sulu to the United States for 20 million dollars. The deal, backed by American pressure, anticipates purchasing the Caroline group, while Cuba’s debt remains unsettled. Europe resents the move, especially Paris society, which warns of diplomatic trouble from American aggressions.
Reports in San Francisco describe a plague or cholera outbreak in Chinatown with a citywide quarantine. Authorities refuse to discuss details while health officials investigate suspicious deaths and rapid declines among Oriental residents. Over 20,000 Chinese residents live in the district, noted as especially filthy, raising concerns about disease spread.
Admiral Schley told a Brooklyn Club banquet that he alone commanded the American fleet at the Santiago battle. His speech claiming sole credit for the victory stirred commentary and attention among attendees.
The Navy Department issued Saturday a dispatch reporting renewed hostilities near Tien-Tsin against American missionaries. Marines were landed from the Boston to safeguard lives and restore order, as the Boston is the only U S warship present after the Petrel was sent to Shanghai.
The Seventy-first New York volunteers face turmoil as charges of cowardice and neglect against field and staff officers stir mutiny. Hundreds of rank and file who fought bravely on San Juan hill threaten resignation unless accused officers depart while officials deny the allegations amid daily developments.
Mrs. William Santele, wife of a farmer near Guthrie, Oklahoma, after a quarrel on Thursday morning, killed her 10 month old baby by throwing it into a deep well and then committed suicide by jumping headfirst into the same well. The Paris Academy of Medicine reports on 146 calopete tees cases of unclear relevance.
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