Treaty Ratified by Senate in 53 to 18 Vote
The Hay-Pauncefote treaty was ratified by the United States Senate by fifty three to eighteen. It outlines free and open transit for vessels of commerce and belligerents, equal treatment, no blockade of the canal, and strict limits on military movement through waters near the canal. It also notes American ownership and likely private capital funding, with concerns about future implications and regional politics. The piece discusses broader diplomacy and past proposals, with speculation on individuals and local interests.
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United States Senate
Utatal
Howev
United States
Emmetsburg land owner faces multiple suits in town case
Wealthy Emmetsburg land owner J Consigny attacked Reardon and Zellers over a failed debt dispute. He entered their business, caused a disturbance, and lost about 200 in cash and 8500 in diamond rings, while forging two deeds and giving two 2000 notes. A Teplevin suit to recover the ring and a second suit for money are filed by attorney C S Cutlen.
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Dota J. Consigny
Emmetsburg
Town
C. 5
Ottawa
Eninnic Daily Journal
George J. Consigny, Jr
Tia Reardon & Zellers
la Salle County
Bharour
Mutual Insurance Remedy Called for in Beacon Editorial
Spirit Lake Beacon argues local insurance rates rose again with a six and one half percent increase on frame buildings and five percent on contents. It decries insurance combines as public burdens and urges mercantile mutuals and farmer mutuals to lower rates by shared risk, urging merchants to cooperate and support mutual insurance.
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Mutual Insurance
Spirit Lake Beacon
Mercantile Mutuals
Mutuals
Prescot
Mutsurance
Ual
British resolve grows to quell South African rebellion
English leaders plan more troops, martial law, and strict pacification in the Transvaal and Orange Free State as Boer successes alarm Britain. The week also features the sensational ransom of Edward Cudahy's fifteen year old son for 323000 in gold amid criticism of the payment. Grover Cleveland's call for party reorganization fails to energize Democrats, despite his previous efforts to bolster the party.
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Great Britain
South Afdlea
Pasir
Transvaal
Orange Free State
England
South Africa
Edward Cudahy
Owaha
Mr. Cudahy
Slame
Canada Divorce Record Sparks US Shame Debate
A fragmentary note argues Canada has only 271 divorces in the Dominion, calling the divorce record abominable. It frames Rome as the basis of the state and urges peace and unity to sustain the state after 32 years.
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Canada
United States
Rome
Ship subsidy support wanes among Americans
The text notes broad repudiation of the ship subsidy by nine-tenths of the American people, with some still hoping it might pass. It mentions the Porto Rican maritime measure as less popular, and suggests sentiment is driven by war and current concerns rather than new policy. It hints at political chatter about President Bryan sending Grover Cleveland a letter to a newspaper, with unclear specifics.
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Mir
Estherville Man Confesses to Wife Murder and Arson
Julio Freetgan of Estherville confessed to killing his wife by striking her with a shoe and using a chloroform handkerchief, then burning their home to cover the crime. He planned to rescue her after neighbors arrived but delayed, leading to his arrest. The victim, Mrs. Freeman, had lived in Emmet county twenty years and faced hardship before her death.
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Julio Freetgan
Estherville
Tiis
Efort
Thorsby
Alabama
Freeman
Chicago
Lee
Ferguson DeWitt Nuptials At West Bend Farm
Ferguson and DeWith unite in marriage Tuesday evening at the bride’s brother’s residence. The bride, youngest daughter of John DeWitt, is praised for home qualities, while Ferguson, a carpenter from Fern Valley, is described as industrious. The couple left on a welding trip after their ceremony amid well wishes.
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Chas. DeWitt
Fern Valley
Arthur Ferguson
Btn May DeWith
John DeWitt
West Bend Township
Sream
West Bend
Sie
Neon- Pitionia
Rodman
Journal
Local notes mix of obits and community life
Mrs. Judge Duffie dies in Omaha. Judge Duffie served as judge in this district from 1877 to 1885. Prof Telner and Miss Telner vacation plans, and several teachers travel for holidays. Des Moines libel suit against Estherville Republican, plaintiff Abrams. Christmas edition of Sheldon Mail praised. Ladies Aid Society officers named. Public health warning on diphtheria and home sanitation urged. Prize winners listed for a school dressing case and album drawing. Barn and lumber yard accident injures Shad bolt, arm broken. Palo Alto County bank deposits rise to 367373.48, noted as strong for Emmetsburg. Funeral obituary for Attorney T. J. Maguire in Dubuque, with detailed honors and memories.
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Judge Duffie
Omaha
Prof
Miss Telner
Algova
Miss Burgess
Elma
Miss Putnam
Prairie City
Estherville
Abrams
Des Moines
Sheldon Mail
Mail
Brethren of the Mail
Ladies Aig Society
The
Methodist Church
Mes. Hayman
Soper
Morling
McCormick
Miltham
Lane
Kendall
Sturtevant
Halsey
Coonan
Tris
McBride
Randall
Gibbs
Loar
Mix
Bolt
Palo Alto
Emmetsburg
Enmetsburg
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Reardon
Canoci
Daily Journal
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Ellers
Order of Hibernians
Emerald Isle
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Consigny
Wsmay
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Republican Party
Henergus
Flo
Jikebhoortt
John Preemai
Isvertain, AG
E. D. Jones
Rogers
Holmer & Edwards
Glenn
Phere
Farefeld Township
O. P. Doyle
St. Mars's Church
Parkers Toomey
Burke
Desgen
Dutuque High School
Daly
Dawa City
Tie Turd
Bute
GEO. W. Pitkin CO
Chicago, Il
U.S. A
Kriegers
W. T
Krieger
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