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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
1
Gen Rosecrans died at his Los Angeles home Friday morning after days of unconsciousness and gradual decline. Family at his bedside included his son Carl and daughter Anna as friends and relatives reflected on the veteran’s life and peaceful end.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor reports 3,000,000 members with rapid growth worldwide. The Nashville convention plans are discussed. progress is noted in the United States, Great Britain, and beyond. Paris, Switzerland, Germany, Guttenberg Sweden, India, Egypt, China, and Mexico show expanding activity. total series reach 52,717 with 4,164,020 members.
Anxiety over Spain United States relations has triggered a broad market slide. Treasury bonds fell.
A fierce gale described as the worst since 1874 sweeps San Francisco Bay sinking the harbor steamer Eureka and causing heavy damage to docks scows schooners derricks and rafts. The bay fronts suffer extensive destruction with moorings torn loose and ships driven against the north end wharves. Estimated total damage to shipping reaches about 200000.
In San Francisco a company plans within a year to deliver at least 10 000 horsepower by harnessing waters from the DOW TUNNing to Waste on the western Sierra Nevada slope across Alpine Amador and Calaveras counties. An electrical line will span San Francisco Bay at a height of 865 feet opposite San Leandro. Estimated total cost is 1 000 000 dollars.
John Reed known as the king of bunco men was found guilty of larceny of 1200 dollars from Selma J. Hardy of Framingham. Judge Bishop sentenced him to a term between four and five years in the state prison.
Several hundred extra mechanics are employed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The dispatch boat Dolphin has a swarm of painters and about 100 mechanics rushing work upon her. Yard orders say the Dolphin must be ready in two weeks. Much work is also underway on the cruisers Chicago and Atlanta.
A New York Telegraph correspondent claims a triple alliance among Great Britain the United States and Japan is imminent citing high authority. The report emphasizes the potential shift in global power dynamics and the urgency of diplomatic developments.
A London paper reports Japan warns Russia that if Port Arthur is retained Japan will keep Wei Hai Wei and the adjacent isles. The notice frames Japan’s stance as a response to ongoing tensions in East Asia.
Mike Leonard displayed remarkable gameness in an Olympic Athletic Club bout. Harry Lemmons of Niagara Falls, a colored boxer, knocked Leonard out in the twentieth round in one of the city’s hardest fought fights on record.
Advices from the Orient aboard the Empress of India report Manila in the Philippine Islands almost totally destroyed by fire. Property losses are pegged at five million dollars, with extensive damage across the city.
Chicago reports the Federation of American Railway Employes formed after a two year effort. Officers named include BE C Clark as chairman and P Morrissey as vice chairman, with W V Powell and E C Clark as secretary and chief organizer. The federation will assist locals in labor disputes and may call a strike if needed.
M Hanotaux received the United States ambassador Gen Horace Porter and Henry Vignaud with Thomas W Cridler and Col Hamburger to the 1900 exposition. They plan to meet expo managers and request expanded space for American exhibits with an assurance of partial consent.
Chicago public school grade teachers win higher pay after a 19 to 1 board vote. The order increases each teacher’s salary by 75 dollars this year plus 10 per year thereafter until a maximum of 1000 dollars is reached, with projections that all program and primary grade teachers will reach 1000 dollars per year within three years.
New York reports a donor, Joseph F. Loubat, adding 1 million dollars to fund a new library on Broadway in tribute to President Low's father. The board plans to place the library on an independent base, lasting beyond memory. Michigan crop notes: March wheat not injured, 5,165,000 bushels may reach market, 1.6 million acres sown. Apple and peach buds largely undamaged. livestock in excellent condition.
Torrka and The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Co owning all bonds petition Jade Willams for order to sell the Manhattan Alma and Burlington Railroad. Judge Hiram Dilson instructed to advertise and sell. Santa Fe operates the road. length noted as eiatts Chee wales in length. legislation of 1806 authorizing license collection declared unconstitutional. court found act general but not uniform and contrary to constitution prohibiting confiscation without hearing.
A parliamentary bye election in Stehney division Lower Hamlets London filled the Conservative death vacancy of Frank Wotton-Isaacson. The Liberal on radical candidate won the seat.
Nat Butler took top honors in two pro events at the Panama Pack Whursday bicycle meet in Jacksonville. He won the one minute open and the handicapped race as Lamberjack and Gardner Tour followed in the first event. Separately in San Francisco a hurricane wrecked ships near Sydney after Mona departed. Fifteen seafarers perished aboard Army and a schooner. In St Louis three children of Mr and Mrs Gomer died from severe burns after an explosion of kerosene while parents attended a funeral.
Hess Smith of Morley was jailed for drunken behavior after setting fire to a building in Moonenouse Mo. He suffered severe burns and died six hours later. Dr W O Rodgers, head physician of the Woodmen of the World, died Friday morning after a brief illness of rheumatism.
Gov. Pingree issues a proclamation summoning the Michigan legislature to meet March 22 to enact a uniform property tax at cash value. He argues current laws undercut constitutional intent by taxing railroads, express, telephone and telegraph firms far below their property value.
In 225 towns and four of eleven cities in New Hampshire voters turned out in fine weather. Returns show a general drift toward the Democracy with many long held Republican towns voting Democratic for the first time in years. Portsmouth backed the Republican mayoralty candidate by nearly 500 votes amid a local issues contest.
Dittmar Powder Company chief confirms 9000 pounds of dynamite sold to Weyler's agents in November 1896 with 15 miles of insulated copper wire sent to Cuba. Also notes Ex-President Cleveland to speak at Traquais Club in Chicago on April 23. Murder mystery in progress near Cottage Grove Avenue police, and other items: Massachusetts National Life receiver appointed, and Liverpool steamship expansion plans reported.
Dewurn: Jobin Howard Farnell, brother of the late Charles Stewart Parnell, is noted as nationalist and oof parti Ment for South Meath. Dailies report his youth and a strong connection to Irish affairs. Warships have been placed in commission, with a notable public ceremony and local coverage.
Market bulletin lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with ranges for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed across markets and grades. Strong entities include city names and commodity types conveying a snapshot of regional price levels.
Fred Vinecoats and Frank Jackman confessed before sentencing to planning and attempting to derail a B & Q passenger train at Murray last December. They drew a spike, removed others, and set a crawler on the rail to derail engine No 2, but the fast mail train arrived moments later and the obstructions were knocked aside. Frost and ice kept the rail in place until the train passed safely.
Alfred S Healy a 25 year old stenographer shot Libbie Brausch 15 then killed himself in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. Healy born and raised in the area had been boarding with the Brause family. The two were seen leaving church with the murdered girl mother and another young woman. After firing both shots they lay near the sidewalk as residents rushed to help. A letter found on Healy after his injury helped identify both individuals.
A Milwaukee damage case Deere Wells Co versus Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway faced jury disagreement. The suit seeks up to 140000 with indirect damages, alleging fire originated from a Milwaukee locomotive despite spark suppressors. Plaintiffs argue railroad liable. defense cites safety devices and no fault.
Dr John N Puffet died at Cherokee Sunday of Addison's disease. He came from Allen Nebraska and was linked with his brother Droreo I Puffet in operating the Cherokee Cancer Sanitarium. Roger Mullady, son of Peter Mullady of Wraing Creek, died from injuries after a baseball hit his abdomen, leading to intestinal tuberculosis.
Harry Hamilton died Monday afternoon at Mount Vernon after being struck by a Northwestern freight train while attempting to board it. His neck was broken.
Oscar Isaacson, 20, was lowered into a Fort Dodge construction well Monday to clear rock after a dynamite blast. He was overcome by gas and died.
A pioneer clothing merchant in Mason City named Himmetlrich has filed for failure with liabilities of 10 000 dollars and assets listed at 12 000 dollars. The filing places the case in the local bankruptcy records and indicates a net assets position.
John Cottingham of Table Mound, one of the oldest residents of Dubuque County, has died. The local community mourns the loss of a long time settler.
Lieutenant Calke, U S military instructor at Iowa Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant, was killed near Des Moines while attempting to board a freight train. He fell and was cut in two at the waist, leaving a wife and two children.
James McAllister a prominent farmer near Cascade was found dead in his chair with a pipe in his mouth. He had just returned from the funeral of a friend and sat up reading and smoking.
Secretary Kennedy of the state board of health was drawn to Graettinger to investigate a suspected leprosy case in a Norwegian family six miles west. A daughter is affected, with the mother having died in Norway. Doctors Burdick Baldwin and Davis concur on the diagnosis. The case stirs neighbor fear and local indignation as officials warn community exposure risks.
Fire discovered at 4 am on Laurens west side gutted the block except for two shops. Businesses listed include Moore & Stacy hardware, Youngren general merchandise, Shoe maker & Anderson hardware and furniture, Hakes Bros general merchandise, E H Southworth harness, post office, Adams restaurant, First National Bank, Johnson Bros general merchandise. Most buildings were partially insured. Despite a waterworks system the blaze burned for hours with unknown origin.
New Dubuque brewery project valued at 300000 dollars to rise on the site of the old Rhomberg distillery led by J H Rhomberg. Marshalltown racing final meeting slated for August six with strong plans. Webster City homicide after blood poisoning from an ax wound. Keota resident Hulzeberger found murdered. house ransacked for money. Cedar Rapids election returns show Democrats sweeping except treasurer and three aldermen, Iowa City basketball win by S U L against Wilton. Kendall Young library project advances in Webster City. northwest Iowa doctors hold session. Des Moines court inquiry on Maj Nfume and Capt Worthington adjourns for uniform issues.
In the Senate amendments to the bankruptcy bill were not concurred in and four conferees were named. The house considered Alaska homestead and railway right of way issues. West ridiculed homesteading Alaska. The Senate passed the Alaska homestead and railroad right of way bill. Debate on fisheries concessions and Domnion- U S fishery dispute heated. The House approved war claims and small claims payments. The session saw district and executive actions and annexation talk in executive session.
The latest figures show China owes creditors 105 525 000 dollars. Gen W B Taliaferro, commander of Virginia troops in John Brown's raid, is dead. Four hundred Elavana hospital patients died of starvation in two months. Mayor Good of Springfield Ohio was ousted by the Circuit Court for Garfield law violations. A granite monument in Up per Hartz Germany notes potato cultivation trials in 1847. A Paris paper hopes a European statesman will intervene to maintain peace between the US and Spain. World navies ranking lists Britain first and the US fifth. The Government assay office in Wall Street reports 52 ounces of gold and 860 ounces of silver refined.
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