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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
1
An Estherville section notes Emmet County Republican figures Jenkins and Nichols listed among local party names with placeholders and incomplete details. The misspelled data suggests OCR corruption in a historical rural Iowa bulletin.
A Missouri man murders his wife and three children with a hammer then kills himself with a gun. The brutal crime is described in terse terms, with authorities confirming the suspect’s death and investigation underway.
In southeastern town May 26 the Moss family is found dead inside a tent: J F Moss dead from a gunshot and hammer wounds, his wife and three children killed in sleep. the infant head severed found outside as dogs dragged it. The father appears to have died by suicide. motives unknown. The family had recent ties to Butler and Nevada, Missouri.
Filipino commissioners left by special train under a flag of truce after the peace conference. President Gonzaga praised the courtesy shown, noted time spent with American commissioners, and questioned colonial ambitions despite liking the theoretical plan of government for the Philippines.
Los Angeles mining man Allen G Frazer arrived from the Santa Clara placer fields south of Ensenada with 5000 in gold bullion and confirms reports of vast wealth. He estimates twenty square miles opened, notes nuggets up to 4.5 inches long and 6 inches around, about 300 miners remain, earning 15 to 20 daily. Dry washing without water cited. Frazer shows a 2.5 ounce nugget assaying 982 fine.
A Kazan theological student burned out his eyes after three hours of prayer, claiming a divine command to do so. The report notes a history of religious mania in Russia, including a prior incident where twenty two people were walled up alive to fulfill providential dictates.
J Nevl Gresham of Jonesboro Tenn nephew of late Secretary of State Walter Q Gresham committed suicide by shooting himself in the heart at the Perkins Hotel in Portland after being arrested on a complaint from a La Grande banker for obtaining money under false pretenses. The arresting officer locked him in a room, and Gresham killed himself while alone.
Chicago evidence shows Lew M. Washburn of Buffalo Michigan, a baggage agent on the Michigan Central, arrested for rifling letters on the line between Chicago and western Michigan. Over eighteen months 200 to 500 letters weekly vanished, carrying substantial sums. Washburn confessed. Separate items report cigar stamp counterfeiting case in Philadelphia, and a New York fire involving a lodging victim aided by a Thompson alias.
In Carino Egypt two cages of plague were reported at Alexandria bringing the total to four cages. Officials urge vigilance as authorities monitor the outbreak and warn residents to take precautions against the disease.
In Burrato New York on May 24 sun shines over a city freed from five weeks of labor strife. Dock workers gained most demands after a peaceful strike. traffic resumes with grain and freight vessels returning. New agreements end disputes with no fringe benefits for the less qualified, signaling renewed business prospects and stability.
The royal family gathered at Windsor Castle on May 24 to mark Queen Victorias eightieth birthday the largest assembly since the jubilee. Four generations and many descendants attended with services in London monuments and church halls while ships and barracks displayed bunting amid nationwide celebrations and reviews across ports and provinces.
Report details violent acts against colored workers near Kincaid on May 24 and subsequent threats. A Laborers Band aims to drive black residents from the area, with youths among its supporters. Governor orders and Judge Harmond to direct Griffin Hithes to the factory.
Queen Wilhelmina received M. De Staal on May 24 and later presented her with the Russian Order of St. Catharine. At a conference reception both the Queen and the Queen Mother held separate courts as delegates were introduced alphabetically. The event lasted forty minutes with all delegates in court dress except two.
The coroner's jury in the Exeter train wreck investigation found negligence by Reading Company staff. Trainmaster Geo Bowers is censured for equipping the special train. Engineer Orrell and Conductor Magee for reckless running. Engineer Wilder Smith for passing the signal and backing up 236 feet. Train Dispatcher James Rourke for failing to notify the crew of express delay.
Twenty thousand people gathered May 24 to hear William J. Bryan. One hundred guns sounded at sunrise to honor the arrival of Mr and Mrs Bryan from Hannibal. A public reception followed at the Pittsfield House and then at Congressmen Williams home. Bryan spoke in the afternoon advocating an income tax free silver and denouncing trusts and imperialism.
A Kau-Lainy mission messenger reports arrival at Air in the Sahara after a suspected massacre. The mission fortified itself and repulsed Arabs who attacked, with ten tribal deaths and French casualties. The rear guard of fifty is said to have been attacked and suffered heavy losses.
In Malden Massachusetts a stand on the parade route for a town anniversary celebration collapsed injuring a large number. Representatives Harwell and Chase were among those badly hurt as legislators and friends watched.
In Mires Orry Mont residents report serious signs of a Cheyenne uprising. Armed Indians drove Mrs Lorain and her child from their home and burned hay stacks. Deputy Sheriff Smith and a posse have moved to Lame Deer to arrest the marauders.
At a military laboratory workmen filling shell detonated causing seven deaths and several serious injuries. The lab building was destroyed in the accident.
Paris reports the civil section chief submitted the court of causation revision findings to the full court president. The move advances the Dreyfus case, signaling a key procedural development in the lengthy controversy.
The Olympia with Dewey aboard arrived from Manila on Tuesday in Hong Kong. She was saluted by ships of all nationalities in a broad show of respect.
Details describe Capt Pfort of the Labuan hoisting a British ensign at Port Royalist Palawan and seeking protection from Sandakan. After reporting to Sir Charles Mitchell, orders came to Singapore to haul down the flag. The Archer then removed it, with Foreign Office asserting Palawan is American soil by conquest.
The executive board acted this week resulting in disqualification of Vermillion University athletes and awarding the cup to Yankton, reflecting the recent actions and rulings within the university sports scene.
Mary A Livermore noted lecturer and writer in Melrose Massachusetts is gravely ill and has ordered her manuscripts burned. She confirmed the burning saying she burned a bushel or more of accumulated work and did not deem it valuable to leave behind.
Intercollegiate Athletic Association executive board met in Mitchell to hear Sullivan of Yankton allege Vermillion runners Irelland Burkland brothers Johnson and Jordan violated rules by competing for cash prizes in last year’s fremen tournament. Vermillion team was disqualified, Yankton won the cup, Mitchell took second. Vermillion delegates left and State University threatened withdrawal from the association.
Israel Calkins, accused of giving Kos Metcalf candy doctored with belladonna at the Burlington and Missouri depot in Deadwood on May 20, was bound over to the county court for the fall term on $700 bonds after a preliminary hearing. He faces a grand larceny indictment for horse stealing and claims the candy came from Hot Springs. authorities suspect a motive to seek revenge or rob the depot safe. Metcalf is expected to recover.
Harvard University workers found the Jobin statue defaced Tuesday night with large chalked letters reading Med. Fae. A small student meeting will discuss identifying the perpetrators. The damage was not serious. only minor inscriptions were placed on the pedestal and easily removed.
A Daly Mail dispatch from Tien-Tien in the Peking area claims three German officers were massacr ed on May 76 at Kiao-Chau in Shantung by Chinese forces. The report suggests Germany may respond with force to compel penalties.
Judge Carland grants a writ of error for John Bad Eik, the Sioux Indian convicted of murder in Sioux Falls, postponing his June 1 execution to await the United States Supreme Court argument next October. In the interim he remains in jail. Also reported is the Retail Liquor Dealers' Association annual meeting at Watertown, electing officers John Breen, Edward Lamm, William Madden, FE. A. Countryman, J. F. Hickey, and sergeant Ed H. Hawley, plus an executive committee including Matt Goellen and others from Redfield, Huron, Castlewood, Elkton, and Watertown.
In Sistensville near Waco, a shooting in a gambling house in Smithfeld, Wetzel County, left several wounded. James West, distraught over a gambling loss, loaded a shotgun with birdshot and fired at the crowd, injuring eight and fatally none. Vest was shot three times but not seriously hurt.
Andrew J. Gathes, the second of thirty defendants in the Seminole burning cases, was found guilty of kidnapping in a United States court. He was a preacher who prayed for the souls of the boys as the Indians were burned, offering no aid to save them. Testimony noted a crowd of about LAO persons present.
Ispiasavoriss New York and Chicago promoters announce a plan to organize a nationwide trust uniting all major chair manufacturing firms. The proposed capitalization is stated at 50 to 60 million dollars, with the aim to acquire the larger chair producers outright.
Marie M Burroughs, who filed civil suits seeking about a million dollars for damages against the cities of Toledo and Fremont, has been indicted by the Grand Jury for perjury in connection with those suits.
Market quotations show Chicago cattle 3.00 to 5.75 hogs 4.00 to 4.00 sheep 3.00 to 5.70, wheat No 2 red T3ce to The, corn No 2 BZe to Bde. Indianapolis notes cattle 5.00 to 5.50 hogs 4.00, sheep 4 to 4.00, wheat No 2 red T0e to The, Cincinnati 2.50 to 5.50 cattle, hogs 4.00, Detroit cattle 2.50 to 8.75, hogs 4.00, Milwaukee wheat No 2 spring 73 to 74, oats 28 to 62, barley 40 to 42, Buffalo cattle 3.00 to 5.75 hogs 3.25 to 4.25, New York cattle 3.25 to 5.75 hogs 3.00 to 4.50 sheep 3.00 to 5.50.
The Supreme Court dismissed disbarment proceedings against M. Howard state’s attorney of Potter County after he filed an answer stating he is not now nor ever was admitted as an attorney in any court of the State or Territory. The court held that only an admitted attorney may hold the post, and the answer likely frees him from the office.
Excitement rises as Nugget Gulch nine miles southwest of Custer yields a striking gold discovery. Stampede from across the country follows as ground is staked for miles around. rock chunks from the vein assay from $1,000 to $1,550 per ton.
Elmer Tobias, regarded as insane, tried to force entry at Lew Styer’s farm near Huron. Styer fired, hitting Tobias in the head, killing him. Tobias died two days later without regaining consciousness. Styer is jailed.
The Salem school board approves a new eight room public school to cost about $10,000 and be built with pressed brick and stone. Construction will start once all preliminaries are arranged.
William Dee, an ex soldier held in the county jail at Stargas on a grand larceny charge, pried open the Yale lock of his cell with an iron hook taken from his bed and made his escape. Dee is about 21 years old.
Brown County records show spring bounty payments totaling 1765 dollars. A Carlisle Township girl, Treacey Kaller, brought in 161 tails and was awarded 81 dollars 51 cents.
About three weeks ago James Witherspoon of Yankton left his home and since then nothing has been heard of him. His friends are anxious and fear an accident may have occurred.
Auditor Gross has purchased a large brick building at St Lawrence and plans to move it to Miller, marking the first attempt in the state to transport a brick structure in place. Previously Miller sourced frame structures from St Lawrence.
Reports from multiple parts of the state estimate a Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Hot Springs will attract about 1.7 thousand attendees in June.
Col E P Farr reports the First South Dakota Regiment losses up to mid month. Fifty six dead, twenty two killed in action, others died of wounds disease or accident. Names include Jonas H Tien Harvey M Breed James W Chase Charles W De Jean Mortimer C Felker Oscar Ryan Matthew N Keogh Harry R Ryan and many more.
The Hague hosts a gathering of envoys to discuss disarmament and arbitration. Baron De Staal is chosen to preside as sessions begin in secret among representatives of major nations. The conference aims to curb armaments, refine laws of civilized warfare, and advance mediation.
The 111th annual assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States convened at Westminster Church, Minneapolis. Rev. Dr. R. F. Sample of Westminster Church, New York City, was elected moderator with 388 votes over Rev. Matthias Haines and Rev. Dr. R. S. Coyle. About 600 communicants attended morning services as 1,800 seats proved insufficient.
The G A R and South Dakota encampment will meet in Hot Springs in the second week of June with expected large attendance. Railways offer special rates from Missouri River points for side trips to Homestake Mine Deadwood mining towns Bald Mountain Harney's Peak and Wind Cave nearby. Col Arthur Ling, commandant of the Soldiers Home, notes veterans will visit facilities and enjoy trips to the bathes and rail routes.
Orney Guy and John Hutchins, horse traders traveling from Texas, are in custody over an assault on Henry Tintehins at Wartown. They admit the assault but deny robbery claims, with no evidence of robbery found on them or in their wagon.
South Dakota Odd Fellows plan to purchase the Hot Springs college buildings to house aged and disabled members. They have $70,000 on hand for the purpose as part of a larger effort. Separately, $151,000 is being paid to Rosebud Indians over an agreement allowing Lower Brule Indians access to the reservation. Each Indian receives $38 per capita, with payments staggered over three weeks due to a $40,000 per‑batch limit for the agent.
In the State against John Tunforss a prominent Alcester druggist the demurrer to the complaint was overruled then the state moved to dismiss the case and the defendant was discharged. The complaint was seriously defective.
The Interior Commissioner rules that stock may pasture on forest reserves if not injurious to forests. Sheep pasturing is prohibited except in Washington and Oregon forests. The policy emphasizes limited grazing with regional exception for two states.
J J Nelson former Brookings auditor was arrested in Eau Claire Wisconsin on embezzlement charges and says he is willing to stand trial and prove his innocence. His books are with an expert and weeks are needed to assess the office condition when he departed.
Charles Barber a 20 year old former Salvation Army officer who vanished from Sioux Falls and aroused suspicions of self harm has been found at Ellsworth Minnesota. He was discharged from the Salvation Army recently for frequenting gambling houses.
Warden Bowler at the State Penitentiary Sioux Falls appoints Elk Point resident H Murphy as deputy warden amid a heated contest with Democratic candidates Zack Sutley of Pierre and Frank Forde of Sioux Falls and Populist Hance Murphy of Elk Point noted as prominent.
The Missouri River Stockmen's Association elected J. C. Thomas as president John J. Hays as secretary and Jeff Carr as treasurer at its annual Fort Pierre gathering Thirty seven new members were admitted bringing total membership to over 300.
The seventh annual meeting of the Lincoln County Old Feast will be held in Canton on June 3. The association plans to lay the cornerstone of the new courthouse during the event.
The conference opened with upbeat remarks about a glorious day in the century and a pledge by Baron De Staal, Russia's ambassador, to preside. The assembly lauded the Tsar and agreed to send greetings to Nicholas I. Minutes later the meeting adjourned as moderators organized mine secretaries and prepared to reconvene.
Aguinaldo envoys push for an armistice, meeting Gen Otis after arriving from Malolos. The mission lacks power to negotiate, and Luna and Pilar resist surrender while tensions with American forces persist. Consul Wildman in Hong Kong halts arms for Filipinos amid conspiratorial links.
A movement to create an industrial negro colony on Long Island seeks to form a town in Suffolk County with no white residents allowed to own land for dwelling within its borders. Rufus L. Perry, a Brooklyn lawyer, leads the active management, while backers remain secret.
A fire in the Barbarossa’s hold after leaving port led to chaotic impacts in New York harbor. The ship’s bow struck an Erie float, puncturing it, then collided with La Bretagne at pier 41, breaking it from moorings and sending it into ice boats Richard J Foster and Le Roy, which sank with crews escaping by water or another boat. The Barbarossa began to sink but tarpaulins and pumping kept it afloat as workers unloaded cargo overnight.
Nicola Tesla outlines a plan to link Earth and Mars with a highly sensitive instrument detecting disturbances worldwide. He predicts the coming century will be the atmosphere era, with wireless power, sun energy use, and remote control becoming practical demonstrations soon.
A Missouri girl killed herself because her sweetheart went to war. Robert F Hayes a Boston clerk hanged himself with a necktie. A Stroudsburg Pennsylvania resident hanged himself on forked apple tree branches. An Arkansas boy cut his throat after his mother forbade swimming. A Connecticut woman fed poison to drink and a Connecticut husband sought to move.
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