Emmet County Republicans Nominate Officials, Terms
Emmet County Republicans select ticket for local offices with terms and positions. Names and details appear in brief, non-partisan format as community notices outline candidates and affiliations.
16 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
1
Emmet County Republicans select ticket for local offices with terms and positions. Names and details appear in brief, non-partisan format as community notices outline candidates and affiliations.
The Weekly Review highlights slight price firmness in key staples with notes of improved wheat crops and steady wool markets. It also reports a strong U S military action in the Philippines and a decisive Allied advance, contrasting economic signals with ongoing commodity shifts and shipping activity.
President signed the treaty with Spanish and American representatives present by invitation. The ceremony lasted only a few minutes as Secretary Pay placed the document in the State Center for transmission to Madrid.
A disastrous fire in Webster Groves Missouri destroyed a story store, office and theater, plus a frame adjacent building belonging to Webster Meat and Grocers Co. Limited water access led to a long engine drive from St Louis. Fire largely controlled with extensive insurance coverage noted.
Negotiations between Sharkey and Pitz collapsed with no immediate prospect of a match. Efforts to arrange a date for the contest between Martin Julian and Vom OF Rorncke stalled after initial talks, as parties failed to agree.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at cadet life disruption at a West Point like institution. Mentions cadet departures and unclear references to leaders, tests, and social dynamics. Local wording resembles wartime or training era diary tone with oblique character names and places.
A chaotic political scene unfolds as protesters clash over Pan American funding and wartime measures. Key figures include Beigham and the Fifty sixth Congress with discussions on Cuba and Manila. Edwin Stanton's sister Pamphilia Wolcott dies in Ohio at 72.
Fragmentary text from a Mayagate style news page references violence against Christians, police, and legal proceedings. Numerous garbled names and phrases hinder clear facts, though themes include attacks, public interest, and law enforcement language.
A lengthy, variable historical notice reports on ratification festivities and a maritime voyage with the steamer Martello, plus a dense bundle of midwestern and eastern market data. It lists shipping goods, grain prices, and livestock quotes, including wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, potatoes, and cattle prices, from New York and Chicago.
A chaotic Drew County court scene erupted in a free for all as fifteen men drew revolvers during a dispute over a new county bridge. Charles Pall died from a gunshot to the heart and Bradfield from a shot to the abdomen. several others were badly injured. The melee involved supporters of Barster and Hertinim, with accusations of violence and political factionalism. The case touched on local governance, a Burlington-related lineage, and ensuing prosecutions.
Investigating committee submits a long report to President McKinley on army management and beef supplied to troops. The panel discredits Miles on some points, confirms tests found beef wholesome, and notes tropical conditions affected samples. The report covers transportation, storage, and war department practices with an average annual cost cited and a potential deficit of $150,000.
A shattered account describes rebels routed near Caloocan and Maria as American forces push to secure a decisive breakthrough. Brig. General Ohaus-led units claim victory after heavy resistance, with near-term plans for establishing fortified positions and pressing operations through the weekend.
Fragments describe submarine mines at a coastal site causing drifting objects and danger near a marine park. Reported actions mention efforts to pull hazards from the sea and evacuations amid lingering risk after a naval incident near Boston.
SaviturY Alaska two US Customs officers P M Trout and Hector MacLean were arrested at Log Cabin after crossing into British Columbia while transporting liquor. They were held 24 hours and released by Capt Cartwright who warned American officials crossing the summit boundary. Canadian officials reportedly ordered movement of US officers away from Log Cabin toward the Summit.
Fractured dispatches recount Aguinalde's refusal of a peace conference and the push for immediate unconditional surrender. Confused wording masks a debate over negotiation terms and potential capitulation, with reference to American arms and wartime demands amid unclear names.
Frigid wave shatters records from Medicine Hat to New Orleans with zero or near zero conditions across the West and Mississippi. Cities report freezing temperatures, agricultural damage looms from Texas to Illinois as rivers and rail lines suffer from ice and snow.
The passage appears as garbled text mixing references to Philippine insurgents, a peace treaty, and mentions of prices, manufacturers, and political figures. It alludes to a disrupted discourse on war, commerce, and governance with scattered names and events, but the exact facts and sequence are unclear.
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